Chapter 1770 - 139: Taiyin Stone, Reunion with the Moon Palace Lady! (2)

He no longer hesitated, using his right thumb and forefinger to pinch the corner of the stone, applying a bit of force.

Crunch—

A small piece the size of a fingernail was snapped off by him, the fragment presenting a black savor in his hand.

He glanced at the fragment in his hand, then delivered it into his mouth.

Crunch—

Crunch—

His teeth clenched, and the Taiyin Stone fragments in his mouth were instantly crushed repeatedly.

Suddenly, an intense coldness exploded in his mouth.

Those fragments completely shattered by his teeth now quickly melted like ice crystals, transforming into a piercingly cold liquid that slid down his throat into his belly.

Boom!!!

In an instant, a vast and pure Taiyin Origin exploded within his abdomen.

The energy was pure, vast, far beyond his previous expectations.

This energy immediately swept through his limbs and bones, surging towards his Heavenly Spirit and merging into the depths of his Spirit Platform where his Primordial Spirit resided.

Buzz—

Within the Spirit Platform, the seated Primordial Spirit abruptly shuddered.

The extremely pure Taiyin Origin now surged into the depths of the Primordial Spirit like a tide, nourishing the deepest foundations of the Primordial Spirit.

The Primordial Spirit at this moment was like a drought-stricken land met by rain, frantically absorbing this vast Power of Taiyin.

In an instant, the dark mysterious light within the Primordial Spirit greatly intensified, contending with the bright white light, intertwining and circulating anew within the Primordial Spirit’s body.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes, his Heart Spirit immersed in introspection.

He could clearly sense that the balance within the depths of the Primordial Spirit that had not yet fully restored was now recovering at an unprecedented speed.

The Yin and Yang Qi within the Primordial Spirit resumed its circulation, layers of mysterious light bursting forth from within the Primordial Spirit, woven in black and white, repeatedly.

The balance of the Primordial Spirit at this moment was not like before.

Previously, his Yin-Yang balance relied on the Sect Master’s ability to turn words into laws, forcefully maintaining it by transforming Yang into Yin.

But now, the origin of the Taiyin Stone was integrated into the Primordial Spirit, filling the void of the Taiyin foundation, truly restoring balance between Yin and Yang.

Simultaneously, he also felt that his foundation had become deeper and more profound.

Previously, the Sun was strong while the Moon was weak, not because the Yin attribute foundation weakened, but because the Yang attribute foundation became too strong, leading to the imbalance.

At this moment, true balance was restored, where the strength of the Yin attribute foundation also caught up.

Thus achieving internal balance, the restoration of the foundation level.

He slowly opened his eyes, a touch of black and white light flickered in his pupils, then vanished.

Sigh—

He exhaled a long breath of impure energy, the white vapors mixed with tiny ice crystals scattered onto the wooden planks below, forming a thin layer of frost flower, soon blown away by the morning breeze.

He lowered his head to look at the remaining larger half of the Taiyin Stone in his palm, his gaze profound.

"It indeed worked."

He muttered softly to himself, with a hint of relief in his tone.

But soon, his brows furrowed slightly, as there was little ease in his heart.

For he knew this was not wholly resolving the hidden danger.

The Sun Scripture was already initiated, the imprint of the Great Sun Golden Crow’s legacy remained deep within his Primordial Spirit, constantly emitting intense Yang Qi like an ever-ongoing sun.

Even if he did not actively cultivate, that Great Sun would autonomously operate, continuously augmenting the Sun Origin within his Primordial Spirit.

Although the Taiyin Stone could replenish the deficiency, it was ultimately an external object.

The Yang within his body’s Primordial Spirit originated from the transmission of the Sun Scripture — a "living sourced water," ceaseless and inexhaustible.

While the Yin, relied upon the replenishment of external objects like the Taiyin Stone — "sourceless water," diminishing over time, challenging to grow autonomously.

It means as long as the Great Sun within his body continues to operate, the Sun Origin would keep expanding, eventually breaking the balance anew one day.

By then, without new Taiyin Origin replenishment, the crisis of imbalance would resurge.

"Unless I can find a Taiyin magic technique equivalent to the Sun Scripture, turning the Taiyin foundation into living sourced water as well," he murmured within his heart, gaze solemn.

But he also understood, such a level of legacy was attainable only through serendipitous encounters.

Shangyang Immortal Sect established its sect on the path of the sun, obtaining the Sun Scripture already was a tremendous fortune.

Seeking another equal Taiyin Scripture might be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Yet...

He glanced at the Taiyin Stone in his hand, a faint smile forming at his lips.

"With these Taiyin Stones, at least for a long time to come, I don’t have to worry about the issue of imbalance."

He roughly estimated that the volume of the Taiyin Stone in his hand, if consumed in small pieces like before, would be enough to sustain him for several months.

Moreover, with the Mysterious Yin Jade Marrow and Mysterious Netherworld Grass obtained from the Red Flame Cave Heaven, proper use could extend it to one or two years without issue.

"One or two years..."

His gaze slightly focused.

Such a long time would be enough for him to accomplish many things.

He raised his hand, carefully storing away the remaining Taiyin Stone, placing it solemnly into his bosom.

Then, he looked up into the distance, towards the rising red sun on the horizon.

The morning breeze blew across the lake, creating countless ripples, and the wind stirred his robes, making a flapping sound.

"To resolve the crisis of Yin-Yang imbalance, I must go see that person!" He thought to himself, looking in the direction of the Water Moon Sword Palace.

In the next moment.

His figure transformed into a black and white rainbow light, soaring into the sky.

In just an instant, he traversed the heavens, drawing a clear line across the sky above the Royal Capital.

...

Water Moon Sword Palace.

In only a brief moment.

A streak of black and white mysterious light pierced through the sky, and then a figure landed at the entrance of the palace.

Clang—

"Who goes there!!" The two women on guard noticed the disturbance ahead, their long swords already drawn.

"Greetings to the Dongling Marquis!"

"Greetings to the Dongling Marquis!!"

The next moment, once the two women of the Water Moon Sword Palace saw the face of the newcomer, they quickly sheathed their swords and saluted.

Jiang Ning nodded, his expression calm with a hint of seriousness, and he walked towards the hall in front of him.

Inside the hall in front lay the Divine Woman Statue.

As Jiang Ning entered the hall, the two women exchanged a glance.

"The Dongling Marquis’s visit this time seems different from the last..." whispered the younger woman on the right.

"Do not say too much, go notify the Palace Master," said the older woman on the left.

The younger woman on the right nodded silently, then turned and quickly went towards the palace where Xiao Emei was located.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning strode into the hall.

The Divine Woman Statue carved from White Jade appeared before his eyes once again.

Unlike before, this time he could clearly feel the pure and extreme Yin energy contained within the statue, more acutely than before. Perhaps due to the nourishment from the Taiyin Stone, his perception of the Taiyin Origin had deepened.

He could feel that inside the Divine Woman Statue ahead, there seemed to be a world, with familiar undulations that were the spiritual vibrations of the Inner Realm.

He stepped forward, eyes slightly closed.

In less than a breath’s time, his figure rippled like waves in front of the Divine Woman Statue, then disappeared without a trace.

The bright moon hung high in the sky, vast and clear.

Below was a vast, tranquil lake with firefly-like lights floating in the air.

Beside the lake stood a pavilion with a red roof and white pillars.

By the pavilion, stood a woman whose back was exceedingly beautiful.

The woman wore a simple white long dress, the hem sweeping the ground, covering her ankles. Her black hair, like satin, freely fell to her waist, and each strand seemed to shimmer with moonlight.

"You’ve come again!" With Jiang Ning’s arrival, a soft, orchid-like voice resounded, breaking the tranquility by the lake.

The woman then slowly turned around.

Revealing a flawless, perfect face without any blemish.

Her eyes like stars, brows like willow leaves, dainty like distant mountains, and skin like congealed cream.

At the sight of Jiang Ning, the woman’s pupils slightly moved, sending a ripple.

"The aura on you has become denser, but also more chaotic."

Jiang Ning gave a respectful salute: "Senior, you have discerning eyes. I have come this time seeking your guidance."

The woman’s gaze fell on Jiang Ning, carefully examining him, before gently parting her red lips: "You seem to have practiced the Sun Scripture of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, and have touched the Great Sun origin. The excess of Yang Qi has caused the turbulence in your aura, and though you have augmented your Taiyin Origin with external means to achieve balance, it is only a temporary measure. The Great Sun within your Primordial Spirit continues to revolve, Yang Qi grows daily, and if you cannot fundamentally replenish Taiyin, the imbalance crisis will inevitably descend again."

Jiang Ning was apprehensive, the Moon Palace woman indeed saw through him at a glance.

"What Senior says is very true," Jiang Ning admitted frankly. "I came for precisely this reason. May I ask Senior if there is a method to resolve this predicament?"