Chapter 543, Soul Island
Chapter 543, Soul Island
Moonlight Divine Water!
Hua Changxi almost exhausted all her strength to suppress the rampant greed growing in her heart and the urge to immediately go forward and collect it.
The description of Moonlight Divine Water in the "Annotations on the Materia Medica" flashed through her mind—an unparalleled holy medicine for repairing and nourishing the primordial spirit!
For cultivators whose primordial spirit is damaged or weakened, a single drop can soothe the cracks in their soul and stabilize their foundation. It is also a life-saving trump card to prevent their soul from being scattered after failing to transcend tribulation.
Even those whose souls have been severely damaged and who have fallen into a deep sleep or even lost their memories can be awakened through this method.
Even more so, if one can temper the body with divine water for a long time, one can wash away impurities and resentment from the soul, making the primordial spirit crystal clear and greatly increasing comprehension.
Even if a soul plant or soul beast consumes it, it has a miraculous effect of accelerating its growth.
These legendary rare treasures, every single drop of which is enough to stir up a bloodbath in the outside world.
Of course, treasures are wonderful, but not everyone can afford them.
For cultivators who have not yet cultivated their primordial spirit, this Moonlight Divine Water is by no means a nourishing medicine, but a deadly poison that will burn through their intestines!
That vast and pure Yin energy was enough to instantly burst the soul of a cultivator who had not yet cultivated a primordial spirit, causing them to perish completely.
Hua Changxi realized that his current level was far from being able to withstand the Moonlight Divine Water, and the surging greed and impulse in his heart gradually subsided.
Moreover, she didn't even have a container to hold such divine water, so even if she wanted to take it, it would be in vain.
Aside from the inherent limitations of our own circumstances, the hidden crises from the outside world cannot be ignored.
The Moonlight Divine Water is so precious, yet apart from her and the Soul Turtle, there isn't a single ghost in this Soul River area, which is clearly very abnormal.
Hua Changxi looked up at the moon, which was so close to him, and pondered.
The immense pressure from that celestial body was something that ordinary cultivators could not withstand.
Now that she has reached the eighth level of Body Refinement, she already feels as heavy as a mountain just by standing on the outer edge of the Moonlit Waterfall. If she were to go any further in, the terrifying pressure would only increase exponentially.
If an ordinary cultivator were to arrive, their physical body and primordial spirit would likely be crushed by gravity.
Hua Changxi glanced at the Soul Turtle beneath her, whose complexion seemed relatively relaxed, and thought to herself: It's estimated that only a group like the Soul Turtle, with its thick skin and naturally strong defense, could barely move around under the Taiyin Star.
"Master, there's nothing interesting to see on the Moon Star. Let's go."
Although the Soul Turtle's defenses were formidable, it still felt quite uncomfortable under the oppressive force of the Taiyin Star for an extended period.
Hua Changxi didn't want to leave just like that. Even if she couldn't get the Moonlight Divine Water, it would be good to learn more about the Taiyin Star.
"Wait a little longer. By the way, little turtle, can you get any closer to Moonflower Waterfall?"
"No!" The Soul Turtle shook its head like a rattle: "If we go any further, the little turtle will get beaten up."
Hua Changxi's expression hardened: "Beaten? Who would beat you?"
"The area shrouded in moonlight is the territory of the Moon Mirage and the Taiyin Dragon. Any other creature that trespasses will die!"
Soul shrank back and lowered his voice, saying, "The Moon Mirage is extremely treacherous, skilled in invisibility and illusion, capable of keeping people forever lost in the moonlight illusion."
"The Taiyin Jiao is even more terrifying. It lies at the bottom of the river and can freeze a primordial spirit with a single breath of moonlight. Then, with a flick of its tail, it can shatter the primordial spirit to pieces!"
"They feed on the Moonlight Divine Water by nature and regard this river area as their territory. Father and Mother dare not provoke them easily unless they are so hungry for the Moonlight Divine Water that they will never set foot here."
Upon hearing this, Hua Changxi felt a chill run down her spine.
She should have realized that a place with such abundant moonlight would inevitably give birth to extremely terrifying soul beasts.
The Soul Turtle added, "Besides the Moon Mirage and the Taiyin Dragon, the section of the river ahead is also extremely dangerous."
"My father and mother specifically told me that I am still too young and my body is not strong enough to withstand the impact of the soul wave."
"If you're unlucky enough to run into a whirlpool in the river, you'll be crushed into dust in an instant, leaving not even a trace!"
Hua Changxi sensed the Soul Turtle's fear and decisively abandoned the idea of exploring further. Instead, she said, "Since we can't go deep into the Moonlight, let's wander around the outer perimeter."
As if granted a pardon, the Soul Turtle obediently changed direction and slowly swam along the edge of the moonlight curtain.
Worried that this might also attract the Moon Mirage and the Taiyin Dragon, just to be on the safe side, Hua Changxi took out the Soul Bamboo Leaf and began to play the Soul Ballad.
She now plays this tune as a farewell song. "Master, the tune you play is so beautiful!"
The Soul Turtle's previously tense face relaxed, and its swimming movements became much lighter.
Sensing the Soul Turtle's relaxation, Hua Changxi played with even greater focus.
However, after several songs, her brow suddenly furrowed slightly.
A faint, indistinct chorus drifted from ahead of the River of Souls, as if someone were playing a duet with her in the shadows.
"Little turtle, did you hear that sound?"
Hua Changxi put down the Soul Bamboo Leaf and stared warily ahead.
The Soul Turtle tilted its head and listened for a long time, then shook its head blankly: "Besides the tune my master played and the sound of the river, I didn't hear anything else."
Hua Changxi was filled with doubts. After a moment of contemplation, he finally succumbed to the mysterious pull and pointed to the direction from which the music was coming, saying in a deep voice, "Swim over there."
Seeing that Hua Changxi wanted to keep it away from the area shrouded in moonlight, the Soul Turtle was naturally eager to comply and immediately began to paddle vigorously.
But after swimming for a short while, Hua Changxi could no longer hear the melodious sounds.
The River of Souls is vast and boundless, surrounded by endless water. Without the guidance of music, it is impossible to discern directions.
Helpless, Hua Changxi began playing the Soul Ballad again, and soon, the ensemble music rang out once more.
But this time, the direction from which the music came had clearly shifted!
Hua Changxi felt a chill run down her spine and had no choice but to instruct the Soul Turtle to turn around again.
"keep going."
"To the left."
"To the right..."
And so, after wandering and stopping, circling in the mist and changing direction several times, the once raging and roaring Soul River suddenly calmed down.
Although the river section had calmed down, the surrounding mist of spirits was so thick that it could not be dispersed.
"Little turtle, besides the tune I played, you really didn't hear any other sounds?"
Hua Changxi looked at the section of the river ahead, shrouded in soul mist, and confirmed it once again.
"I didn't hear anything. Could it be that someone else is playing music too?" The Soul Turtle looked bewildered.
Only I can hear it?
Hua Changxi's heart skipped a beat, and her vigilance intensified: "Little Turtle, you know more about the Soul River. Do you think there might be any danger in the Soul Mist?"
This stumped the Soul Turtle: "I don't think so. My father and mother led me across this river, and we never encountered any danger."
Hua Changxi hesitated for a moment: "Okay, you swim over, but don't go too deep into the soul mist. We'll just look around from the outside."
The Soul Turtle did as instructed.
After swimming for a short distance, the Soul Turtle suddenly stretched its neck, its beady green eyes filled with surprise: "Huh? Master, look ahead!"
Hua Changxi had already seen it; on the river surface shrouded in soul mist ahead, a silver-white island suddenly rose up.
The island was small, surrounded by a faint, shimmering white soul light, appearing exceptionally tranquil and eerie amidst the surging soul river.
"There are actually islands in the River of Souls?" Hua Changxi was very surprised.
She originally thought the River of Souls was just a long river, but she didn't expect that there was also physical land in it.
"I've never seen it either!"
The Soul Turtle excitedly paddled its limbs: "That's strange. My father and mother took me here before, and we didn't find any islands."
"Master, should we go over and take a look?"
Hua Changxi's expression was solemn. At this moment, she was certain that the mysterious ensemble music was indeed coming from the island.
Are there living creatures on the island?
Moreover, the other party could even play soul-stirring melodies. (End of Chapter)
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