Another month later, Mu Chen, who was in the underground prison, slowly opened his eyes that had been shut for a long time. The spiritual light in his pitch-black pupils was restrained, looking extremely abstruse, like the starry sky.
His eyes flickered for a long time before everything returned to normal.
Huff.
A white arrow of air was slowly spat out from Mu Chen's mouth. When the arrow of air flew out, it did not dissipate. Instead, it continued to condense in front of him. A few breaths later, the arrow of air gradually formed into a small-scale Spiritual Array.
Although this Spiritual Array was relatively simple, it was set up by Mu Chen in a single breath. From this point alone, it could be seen that Mu Chen's attainments in Spiritual Arrays had greatly increased.
In the past, he definitely did not have the ability to turn his breath into a Spiritual Array.
"But it's a pity that I'm still half a step away from reaching the High Rank Martial Scholar Realm."
Mu Chen looked at the white Spiritual Array before him and watched it gradually dissipate before he muttered to himself in regret. However, this regret only lasted for an instant before it dissipated.
That's because Mu Chen could sense that compared to two months ago, his attainments in Spiritual Arrays had increased. However, it wasn't as easy as he had imagined to break through to the High Rank Spiritual Array Scholar Realm.
But he had a premonition that as long as he comprehended the insights and experiences that his mother had left for him, it would only be a matter of time before he reached the High Rank Martial Scholar Realm.
Furthermore, although he had yet to make a breakthrough, Mu Chen knew that he already possessed the qualifications to attempt a High Rank Martial Scholar Realm Spiritual Array. It was just that the failure rate was slightly higher.
Overall, this secluded cultivation had greatly benefited Mu Chen. Not only did it allow him to break through to the High Rank Martial Scholar Realm, but he had also begun to understand the direction of the Martial Grandmaster Realm. This would allow him to avoid many unnecessary detours when he breaks through to the Martial Grandmaster Realm in the future.
Furthermore, among the insights and experiences that his mother had left him, there were two things that were the most practical. They were two scrolls of Spiritual Array Diagrams.
A high-rank Grandmaster Spirit Array, the Brilliant Flame Array.
The second scroll was even more terrifying, causing even Mu Chen's heart to tremble in fear. This was because the scroll was actually a grandmaster-level Spiritual Formation!
Great Sun World Burning Array!
Just hearing the name of this Spiritual Array caused Mu Chen to inwardly smack his lips. Soon after, he felt a little yearning. He really wanted to know just how destructive a Spiritual Array of this level would be once it was laid out.
After all, even a Heavenly Sovereign would be fearful of such a Spiritual Array.
But it was a pity that he could still comprehend the High Rank Scholar Grade Spiritual Array and had even started to attempt it. But when Mu Chen looked at the Spiritual Array of the Martial Ancestor Grade, his heart was shaken. Not to mention attempting it, he couldn't even peek at the layout of it.
Clearly, the current him was still too far away from a Spiritual Array of this level.
Thus, in the end, he obediently suppressed the Great Grandmaster level Spiritual Array in the depths of his mind and prepared to study it in the future when the time came. Right now, the most important thing was to thoroughly comprehend the "Brilliant Flame Array". When he was finally able to successfully set it up, it would be time for him to break through to the high rank Martial Scholar realm.
As many thoughts flashed in his heart, Mu Chen lowered his head and looked at the smooth black rock with a smile. "Mother, rest assured. The day I step into the Spiritual Array Ancestor Realm will be the day I come to the Ancient Buddha Clan to bring you home!"
At that time, he would even have the strength to confront the Heavenly Sovereign Realm that was once out of his reach.
Mu Chen's hand gently stroked the ground. Thereafter, he no longer lingered as he abruptly stood up and disappeared from where he stood.
In the bamboo pavilion on the Spiritual Jade Island, Luo Li and Ling Xi had unconcealable joy on their faces when they saw the sudden appearance of Mu Chen.
"How is it?" asked Ling Xi as she shot her beautiful eyes towards Mu Chen.
"I'm just a step away." Mu Chen smiled.
When Ling Xi heard his words, she wasn't disappointed. On the contrary, she nodded her head with a smile. She had immersed herself in the path of Spiritual Arrays for so many years, so she naturally knew how difficult it was to break through to the High Rank Spiritual Array Scholar Realm. Even if Mu Chen had received all the insights and experiences left behind by Aunt Jing, it wasn't something that could be digested and accepted in just two months.
Furthermore, judging from Mu Chen's appearance, he had also gained quite a bit. Furthermore, he seemed to be confident that he could make a breakthrough in the near future.
"We can't stay here any longer, let's leave as soon as possible." Mu Chen looked at Luo Li and Ling Xi.
This was, after all, the territory of the Ancient Buddha Clan. Although Gu Shihuang and Liang Xiesha had escaped, the Ancient Buddha Clan would definitely send out experts to reclaim this place if they knew about it. So if they stayed here for too long, they might fall into a disadvantageous position.
Although his strength had grown, Mu Chen wasn't arrogant. He knew that facing a colossus like the Ancient Buddha Clan, it would be foolish for him to face them head-on.
Luo Li exchanged a glance with Ling Xi before replying, "We intend to head to the Primordial Sacred Abyss."
"Primordial Sacred Abyss?" Mu Chen was stunned, since he wasn't familiar with this term.
Luo Li lightly smiled before she told Mu Chen everything about the Primordial Sacred Abyss, including the matter of her agreeing to Celestial Chi Yan to be the Holy Maiden of the Ancient Spirit Clan.
"You agreed to become the Holy Maiden of the Ancient Spirit Clan?"
Hearing Luo Li's words, Mu Chen couldn't help being startled. However, he wasn't bothered about those Peerless Divine Abilities and nervously asked.
He was also clear about how intense the competition would be if he wanted to become the Holy Maiden of the Ancient Spirit Clan.
Seeing that Mu Chen was the first to ask about her, Luo Li felt sweet in her heart before she smiled. "The Ancient Spirit Clan has a deep foundation, and it will be a great opportunity for me if I can become the Holy Maiden of the Ancient Spirit Clan."
Although she said that, Mu Chen understood her well. From a certain aspect, Luo Li was the same as him, they were both confident and independent. She had her own pride, and even if she had to rely on herself, she could still fight for the Heavenly Sovereign Realm without any external help.
Therefore, the bigger reason why she chose this point was probably because she wanted to be able to help him more in the future.
Thus, he could only look at Luo Li with a complicated gaze, while the latter gently held onto his hand with a smile. Evidently, she had already made up her mind.
However, Mu Chen wasn't a pretentious person. Since Luo Li had done all this for him, he would naturally remember it in his heart. Therefore, he didn't say anything else. In any case, if Luo Li had such thoughts, he would do his best to help her.
"But I never expected that the Primordial Sacred Abyss would have the Eight-Divisional Pagoda and Ancient Spirit Channeling Light, two Peerless Divine Abilities that have shaken the Great Thousand World …"
At this moment, Mu Chen shifted his attention to the two Peerless Divine Abilities and couldn't help smacking his lips. As someone who had cultivated the Three Pures, one of the 36 Peerless Divine Abilities, he naturally knew how terrifying those Peerless Divine Abilities were.
They could be considered as the top 36 Peerless Divine Abilities in the Great Thousand World.
Facing those Peerless Divine Abilities, not to mention him, even Heavenly Sovereigns would be tempted. Otherwise, the Ancient Buddha Clan and Ancient Spirit Clan wouldn't have spent so much effort to retrieve those Peerless Divine Abilities.
"If I can obtain the Eight-Divisional Pagoda, I might even be able to confront a Heavenly Sovereign when I reach the Perfected Earth Sovereign Realm."
Mu Chen's gaze flickered. The gap between the Perfected Earth Sovereign Realm and Heavenly Sovereign Realm was too huge, but the 36 Peerless Divine Abilities should be able to make up for it.
"Hehe, wishful thinking. The Young Masters of the Ancient Buddha Clan are all eyeing the Eight-Divisional Pagoda, and I'm afraid that it won't be easy for you to snatch it from their mouths." Celestial Chi Yan chuckled as he saw through Mu Chen's thoughts.
Although Mu Chen's talent was outstanding, he still lacked the support of the Ancient Buddha Clan's resources. Thus, there was still a gap between him and those Young Masters of the Ancient Buddha Clan, who were enjoying the resources that others would covet.
Facing Celestial Chi Yan's blow, Mu Chen faintly smiled. "I've never tried. Who knows who will be the one laughing in the end?"
Seeing Mu Chen's calm demeanor, Celestial Chi Yan was a little startled. He never expected that someone so young would have such a fearless mentality.
"You're actually pretty good. If you didn't possess the bloodline of the Ancient Buddha Clan, this old man would recommend you into the Ancient Spirit Clan." Celestial Chi Yan said as he stroked his beard.
To be able to cultivate to this level at such a young age, it was something that even the Young Masters of the Ancient Buddha Clan couldn't achieve.
"Haha, I really want to see the expressions of those stubborn old fellows in the Ancient Buddha Clan when you step into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm. Haha, those old fellows are always saying that my Ancient Spirit Clan doesn't follow the ancient teachings and harmed our noble bloodline. How pedantic!"
Seeing Celestial Chi Yan's gloating expression, Mu Chen was helpless as he cupped his fists. "Senior Chi Yan, I'll have to trouble you in this trip to the Primordial Sacred Abyss."
"This is something that I've promised Luo Li, so it's only natural. However, I can only send you guys in. As for whether you guys can obtain the Eight-Divisional Pagoda and Ancient Spirit Channeling Light, it will depend on your own fortune." Celestial Chi Yan waved his hand.
Nodding his head, Mu Chen asked, "Then, when will we move out?"
"There's no time like the present, let's do it now!"
Celestial Chi Yan was swift and decisive. He waved his hand and the crimson gourd on his waist expanded to a hundred feet in size. His figure flashed and appeared on the gourd.
When Mu Chen, Luo Li, Ling Xi, and Long Xiang saw this scene, they swiftly followed up and landed on the gourd.
"Let's go!"
Celestial Chi Yan burst into laughter as the crimson gourd trembled. The space before it instantly distorted and formed into a spatial vortex. The crimson gourd leaped and shuttled through space.
Sitting on the gourd, Mu Chen looked at the crimson gourd before looking into the distance with an indescribable flash in his eyes.
"The Young Master of the Ancient Buddha Clan?"
"No matter what, I will not give the Eight-Divisional Pagoda to you guys."
(To be continued.)