darknovel Chapter 126 Repairing the Earth's Veins, The Secret of the Fire Cloud Cave
Chapter 126 Repairing the Earth's Veins, The Secret of the Fire Cloud Cave
Chapter 126 Repairing the Earth's Veins, The Secret of the Fire Cloud Cave
The great war subsided, the energy turbulence gradually ceased, leaving behind only a devastated land and a shattered void.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun stood on the ruins at the eastern foot of Buzhou Mountain, their gazes sweeping over the area that had been ravaged by their battle with Qiankun Daoren.
In particular, the crisscrossing ravines, the collapsed mountains, and the spatial rifts that still retained the aura of chaotic laws all demonstrated the terror of the battle at the Primordial Chaos level that had just taken place.
"The earth's veins are damaged, and the spiritual energy is disordered. If this continues, it may damage the very foundation of Mount Buzhou and harm the primordial world."
Zhen Yuanzi frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.
As the Lord of the Earth, wielding the Book of Earth, it is his duty to maintain the stability of the primordial earth's veins and regulate the spiritual energy of mountains and rivers, which is also in line with his fundamental Dao. Allowing this place to remain in such a state of decay is not his wish.
"What you say is absolutely right, fellow Daoist." Hongyun nodded in agreement. Although he was carefree by nature, he knew what was important. Destruction is easy, but repair is difficult, especially when it involves the area surrounding Buzhou Mountain, a primordial pillar of heaven.
Zhen Yuanzi said no more, took a step forward, and the Xuanhuang Daoist aura flowed naturally around him. He raised his hands, and the ancient earth book "Classic of Mountains and Seas" reappeared above his head, exuding a gentle yet powerful will.
"Using the Earth Book as a guide, and the Earth element as a foundation, all rivers flow into the same source, and the network is reshaped!"
As he chanted in a deep, Daoist-infused voice, the Earth Book moved without wind, and the primordial landscape map of mountains and rivers that appeared on its pages shone brightly.
A vast, pure, and innate Earth essence, imbued with boundless vitality and the meaning of bearing, surged forth from the Earth Book like a warm torrent. It was not an attack, but rather like the gentle hand of a loving mother, softly caressing the broken earth below.
Nourished and guided by this pure essence of Wutu, the grotesque ravine seemed to come alive, with the soil and rocks on both sides slowly wriggling and closing in. The broken and disordered earth vein energy deep underground was forcibly sorted out and reconnected, re-establishing a mysterious link.
On the ruins of the collapsed mountains, new soil and rocks are being generated and accumulating at a visible speed. Although they are not as majestic as the original mountains, they are beginning to take shape and stabilize the terrain.
The chaotic spiritual energy in the air, caused by the energy shock, gradually calmed down under the soothing and calming influence of the Earth Book's Daoist rhyme. It became docile again, slowly merging into the repairing earth veins and nourishing this land that had survived the calamity.
Hongyun was not idle either. His body was surrounded by a radiant aura of the four elements, drawing upon the life force of heaven and earth.
The aura of Azure Dragon Wood descended, and specks of emerald light rained down, merging into the earth, stimulating tender grass shoots and spiritual plants, and accelerating the recovery of life.
The Xuanwu Xuanshui Qi transformed into sweet rain, nourishing the parched and cracked land;
He even mobilized a trace of the auspicious and peaceful essence of the Fire Cloud Cave's origin, which he had just mastered, and let it spread out, dispelling the remaining evil energy and chaotic traces of the Dao, so that the energy field of this area would return to peace.
The two Primordial Golden Immortals joined forces, one leading the reshaping of the earth's veins and the other assisting in the restoration of life and the purification of the aura, achieving extremely high efficiency.
In just a short while, the apocalyptic scene was greatly improved. Although it would take a long time for the earth to fully recover to its pre-war state, the earth veins had been connected and stabilized, the spiritual energy was no longer violent, and the wounds on the earth had been effectively contained and repaired. Given time, it will surely regain its vitality.
As the earth veins were being repaired, Hongyun assisted while simultaneously using his divine sense to deeply perceive the increasingly close connection with the Fire Cloud Cave. A look of surprise and disbelief gradually appeared on his face.
"Brother Dao!" Hongyun couldn't help but speak, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement, "The deeper my connection with this place, the more I realize the wonders of this Fiery Cloud Cave far exceed my imagination! It—it is not fixed in this void!"
"Oh?" Zhen Yuanzi heard this, and although he did not stop repairing the object, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Blessed lands and grotto-heavens are mostly formed by relying on the spiritual vein nodes or special spatial structures of the primordial main world. Although they can form their own world, their "coordinates" are usually relatively fixed, just like "fruits" growing on the primordial main body.
A movable cave is truly a rare sight.
Hongyun continued to explain: "After I initially refined its core, I felt a unique sense of detachment."
Upon closer examination, I discovered that although the Fire Cloud Cave is born from the spiritual veins of Mount Buzhou, its essence seems to lean more towards the omnipresent "fire clouds" and the "mysterious and yellow merit" energy itself!
It's more like a ship—well, a vessel that can sail in the primordial sea of fortune and laws!
"As long as I can provide enough magical power and Daoist guidance, it can slowly move and change its location in the primordial world!"
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi was even more shaken. A blessed land that can move!
This had already transcended the scope of an ordinary grotto-heaven. He instantly recalled the legends of later generations, where the Fiery Cloud Cave wasn't always fixed on Mount Buzhou, but rather elusive and difficult to find, only visible with a special connection or at a specific time. So that was the root of the problem!
This cave can move on its own, roaming freely throughout the primordial world! This undoubtedly greatly increases its secrecy and security, and also explains why it became the place where the Three Sovereigns retreated and suppressed their destiny in later generations, and was rarely disturbed.
"Such profound wonders!" Zhen Yuanzi exclaimed. "Fellow Daoist, obtaining this grotto-heaven is truly an immense stroke of luck. This grotto is movable, and in the future, whether used as a Daoist temple or to deal with calamities, it will have countless wondrous uses."
Hongyun was also beaming with joy, nodding repeatedly.
Once the earth's veins are basically repaired and the spiritual energy stabilizes, although traces of the battle still remain on the surface of the earth, they are no longer a major problem. The rest can be left to time.
Zhen Yuanzi withdrew the power of the Earth Book, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings, his brows furrowing slightly once more.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, this place is not suitable for lingering," Zhen Yuanzi said in a deep voice. "The battle between us and Fellow Daoist Qiankun just now caused too much commotion, and the energy fluctuations were enough to spread throughout a large part of the prehistoric world. At this moment, many powerful beings have probably already sensed it and their divine senses are directed towards this place."
"While we are not afraid, having just acquired the Fire Cloud Cave and having just experienced a great battle, we are not in perfect condition. It is not advisable for us to get entangled with too many forces at this moment and attract attention."
Hongyun deeply agreed. Although he enjoyed a carefree life, he also knew the principle that possessing a treasure could bring trouble.
A top-tier grotto-heaven like Fire Cloud Cave is enough to tempt any powerful being. If even a single Qiankun Daoist was so troublesome, attracting more covetous individuals would inevitably lead to endless trouble.
"Brother Dao, your consideration is thorough," Hongyun replied. "Shall we return to Longevity Mountain now?"
"Exactly." Zhen Yuanzi nodded. "Perfect, we can also test your ability to move through the Fire Cloud Cave."
With their plan settled, the two hesitated no longer. In a flash, they passed through the hidden entrance once more and entered the Fiery Cloud Cave.
Inside the grotto, all was peaceful, with fiery clouds swirling and ethereal hues rising and falling, and spiritual plants everywhere, a stark contrast to the devastation outside.
The red clouds arrived at the core of the cave, where a cluster of extremely dense, ever-changing fire clouds and primordial energy intertwined, forming the control hub of the cave.