Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 378 - 338: The Great Era Begins, Entering Minutiae Third Realm

Chapter 378: Chapter 338: The Great Era Begins, Entering Minutiae Third Realm

Zhou Ping’an had now clearly understood.

Those who obtained the Nine Sons Subdue Demon Order and came to this Trial Illusion Realm were essentially the upcoming elites among all the major forces in this world.

Ordinary people would find it very difficult to obtain the Subduing Demon Order.

Even if they did, they would have an incredibly hard time getting through the "Five Desires Evil Art" trial.

If they encountered a demon-slaying master of Jianghu, they would die very quickly.

Therefore, to retain this Subduing Demon Order and delve deeper into the Illusory Realm,

two essential traits were indispensable.

On one hand, a person needed to be smart enough to hide and protect themselves well in the early stages of growth.

The other trait was to have an extremely strong innate talent for cultivation.

Only by cultivating the Five Desires Evil Art to near completion in a short period of time,

could one have the chance to activate the Subduing Demon Order.

Of course, for someone like Zhou Ping’an, a third trait was necessary.

That was to have a very strong combat ability, far surpassing one’s own realm, in order to snatch away the Subduing Demon Order from competitors and become a candidate for the trial.

Zhou Ping’an came to the Trial Illusion Realm because he had slain Li Yuankang, thus obtaining the opportunity.

But what about this fellow who was agile like a monkey?

How did he get here?

No need to ask.

The young master skilled in shield and spear technique, He Sifang, very likely died at his hand.

In other words, his method of arrival was essentially the same as Zhou Ping’an’s.

It was just unclear whether he defeated He Sifang in a direct confrontation or relied on external help.

Zhou Ping’an tended to lean towards the former.

Because no matter how slim and small this monkey-like silhouette Yuan Ping appeared, standing there, he somehow conveyed a vast and fierce intent that made him especially hard to ignore.

The dark looks on everyone’s faces were not simply because of the addition of this newly arrived powerhouse.

Rather, it was because he did not quite look like a person.

He seemed three parts human and seven parts monster.

"Brother Yuan must be from the north; you must be quite young, right?"

Chen Guang was very amiable in his speech and actions, stepping forward to probe.

His usual tactic when dealing with strangers had always been effective, but this time it was met with resistance.

Yuan Ping chuckled with a slightly sharp voice, "I’m not afraid to be laughed at by you, brother. Yuan Something indeed hails from the Land of the Demonic Barbarian, as you folks call it. Look at me, if I were to say otherwise, you would have to believe me anyway."

Although he said it jokingly,

this time, not only did Chen Guang’s face sour, but the genial girl in black, Fang Sheng, also found it hard to smile.

’Has it started already?’

Thinking of what her master had mentioned about the onset of a major upheaval, Fang Sheng couldn’t help but let out a silent sigh.

How many would die this time?

And who would have the last laugh?

The world might undergo a reshuffle once again.

Even those high-and-mighty sects removed from worldly affairs would no longer be able to maintain their detached stance.

Surviving this calamity would mean continuing to enjoy glory and even transcendence.

If not, they could potentially face the destruction of their sect, not to mention glory; just preserving their legacy would be considered lucky.

"Miss Fang, you haven’t mentioned why there’s only a thirty percent chance to complete the trial this time?"

Yuan Ping seemed not to care how the several people across from him perceived him.

His thirst for knowledge was extremely strong.

Instead, he bluntly continued to inquire.

"The reason I said thirty percent is because I included the assumption that all of us would cooperate fully and selflessly. If there is any obstruction from within, let alone thirty percent, I fear not even ten percent chance remains."

When it came to serious matters, Fang Sheng displayed an air of nobility.

Even Yuan Ping’s odd appearance was disregarded.

Everything would be fine.

As long as this hurdle was passed, any future difficulties could be faced later.

If this hurdle couldn’t be overcome, then any future benefits would be irrelevant.

"As for the reason, Brother Chen must know it too."

"That’s right, this is actually our last chance," Chen Guang also felt very frustrated and stole a glance at Zhou Ping’an.

If it hadn’t been for their failure to prevail last time, allowing Zhou Ping’an to have the last laugh instead, he wouldn’t be in such a difficult position.

"You two might not know this, but this time’s Trial Illusionary Realm of Shanhe Manor is actually my third time here."

Chen Guang let out a sigh and stopped hiding it, "The first time, Shanhe Manor’s Young Manor Master Xiao Ning had not even reached the Ninth Level Mortal Refinement and didn’t employ the Martial Intent Realm’s cultivation.

We made it to Lady Feng Jiu’s presence and were defeated by her Shimmering Light Sword Technique, but from that we saw hope in defeating the enemy."

And it was because he was confident about getting through completely on the second try,

Maximizing benefits,

that Chen Guang decided to team up with He Sifang to set a trap for Zhou Ping’an.

The problem escalated.

Xiao Ning was far stronger than the first time,

fighting with even more myriad strategies.

Not only him, but Zhou Ping’an, who didn’t seem like a newcomer at all, turned the tables on them instead.

And to whom could one complain?

It was all a series of traps and missteps.

He still didn’t know that Fang Sheng had made a wrong judgment and died at the hands of Lady Feng Jiu.

Otherwise, he would feel ten times worse.

"Coming in for the second time, Little Sister Fang and Brother Zhou are naturally aware, within Shanhe Manor, everyone’s strength has increased by a small realm. They’ve become much more difficult to deal with. Since we have entered this trial again, it can be assumed that last time everyone returned without success..."

Chen Guang said with a wry smile, "So now, this is the third time, and the Young Manor Master and Lady Feng Jiu inside must be even more formidable by one realm. It will be extremely difficult to deal with them."

It was obvious.

Last time, they were already a level weaker, and they weren’t able to succeed; their deaths were miserable and the loss was not small.

This time, facing the enhanced version of the enemy, how could they fight?

"After three times? Then there’s no more chance?"

Zhou Ping’an listened for a while and grasped the crux of the problem.

What Fang Sheng and Chen Guang had actually said was already clear enough.

Without committing to full cooperation, the opportunity would be lost.

"That’s right. It is said that if the same Illusory Realm is not passed after three attempts, that token will fly away on its own, selecting a new master. You won’t be able to enter here again,"

Chen Guang said blankly.

He still remembered how easily he had managed the previous Water Stronghold Illusionary Realm, and he had gained quite a lot of benefits, it was like picking up money.

It was purely thanks to the Intricate Skills gained in the Illusionary Realm that his combat power increased several fold. In the Sect...

"I have another question. Last time I realized that all of you possess the Intricate Talent, and you said that after passing the trial, there would be an improvement by one level. What exactly is the realm to which it improves, and what are the benefits?"

If it were just Chen Guang acting this way, showing such an ugly expression upon hearing that they might not pass the trial, as if he had lost something precious.

Then, as a disciple from the Penglai Immortal Sect, not only was Fang Sheng born into a prominent and righteous faction but she’s also a direct disciple of the Four Great Immortal Sects. This could be seen from her practice of "A Stone’s Throw, Worlds Away," a secret technique of her sect which speaks to her extraordinary status.

Such a disciple of an extraordinary status from the Immortal Sect.

Expressed great sorrow for not being able to pass the trial.

Using one’s nose to think, one could understand that the benefits within this were actually immense.

What exactly were they?

"We’re at this point now, I won’t hide it from you."

Fang Sheng shook her head, not even glancing at the clownish antics of Chen Guang signaling desperately, and stated grandly, "I just hope that after you hear it, you can abandon all of your petty thoughts and give your best effort."

Without waiting for Zhou Ping’an and Yuan Ping to reply, Fang Sheng addressed them, "According to some secret information I’ve obtained, once you pass the trial, the Heavenly Wisdom Divine Light is very peculiar, it can elevate any skill by one rank, saving countless years of hard work.

However, generally, everyone chooses to elevate their Intricate Talent because this talent is simply too overpowered."

Once Fang Sheng began explaining, she went into great detail, "The Intricate Talent, as you both have tried, allows martial techniques to increase in power by double or even several times.

The control over one’s own strength, as well as the mastery over one’s weapon, reaches an inconceivable level...

With the same Cultivation and the same martial techniques, those with the Intricate Realm talent can easily fight three or four opponents without it, as if increasing their combat power by an entire major realm.

Moreover, what’s most precious is that this talent is not only effective at the Ninth Level Mortal Refinement stage but is also extremely effective in the True Martial Realm and Divine Martial Realm."

"If one could forcibly train Martial Intent through accumulated spiritual practice... the talent of Intricate is purely based on enlightenment. If you have it, you have it; if you don’t, you don’t. Many cultivation prodigies might not even attain it in a lifetime. From this, you can see how precious the Intricate Talent is."

Regarding the preciousness of the "Intricate" talent spoken of by Fang Sheng,

Zhou Ping’an agreed a thousand percent.

He had originally thought that his control over strength and application of techniques had reached an almost magical level.

But after achieving Intricate, he discovered that what he took pride in before was essentially nothing.

When he suppressed his own power and sparred with Lin Huaiyu, he profoundly realized this.

The Third Miss’s Nine Turns Completion rank Wave Subduing Blade posed no threat in his eyes.

Even the Sword of Canghai’s three killer moves were easily breakable to him, as simple as eating and drinking.

Of course, he wasn’t foolish enough to casually damage the confidence of the Third Miss.

Just how strong was he? Only he knew.

Otherwise, on what basis could he catch the fatal blows from someone as renowned as the Yi Heavenly King, the Divine Archer?

And on what basis could he have buried Granny Yan, who was over a hundred years old, into the ground?

Keep in mind, faced with these two opponents, even with the Third Miss’s extraordinary talent, she wouldn’t be able to withstand a single move.

It was irrespective of the strength of the body...

Her combat awareness, power, speed, and reactive ability all fell short.

Once the opponent made a move, she couldn’t even see the person’s shadow; she would likely be laid out immediately.

If the Third Miss could comprehend Intricate, then facing a ninth level Third Realm Martial Intent expert, though still not winning, she could at least fend off a few moves, rather than be instantly defeated.

Seeing everyone nod, Fang Sheng added, "After being illuminated by the Heavenly Wisdom Divine Light, entering the Second Realm of Intricate, there is a term for it. Those who practice swordsmanship often call it [Sword Heart Clarity]; it can clarify inside and out, illuminating all directions. That is why we call this realm the Clarity Realm.

Some people confuse this talent with the [Heavy Light] technique, but the two are actually very different. The Insightful Clarity Realm is far stronger than the Heavy Light Secret Technique that can only imitate other people’s moves."

As for the functions of [Sword Heart Clarity], there are many theories in the Jianghu.

But regardless of which theory, they all typify the protagonist...

Before the enemy has even made a move, you already understand their techniques, can counter and break through countless moves, always finding a unique way to defeat stronger foes.

Such an Innate Secret Technique not only knows "oneself" but also "others."

He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.

When wisdom is clear, success naturally follows in all endeavors, becoming stronger as battles continue.

As long as you don’t face an opponent with an insurmountable gap, getting crushed in one move, it is truly hard to die; one often turns danger into safety and transforms adversity into prosperity.

"Is there a Third Realm?"

Zhou Ping’an felt very complicated.

The difference between having a legacy and lacking one was right here.

Fang Sheng casually mentioned some precious secrets, which he had neither heard of nor had a place to hear about.

He even doubted whether his own nominal masters knew these things—and if they did, whether they would even teach him.

She was a Bodhisattva of a woman.

With such thoughts in mind, Zhou Ping’an’s gaze towards Fang Sheng started to become somewhat unusual.

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