Chapter 9: Invisibility Spell (2)

At this very moment, for the two brothers, it is an unprecedented and inexpressible feeling

Yaoyang focused his gaze on the spot where Fangcai had just leaned against the string and asked, "Xiao Yi, are you here?"

Chi Bo Mo has been practicing the magical techniques of the Demon Gate and has sensed the location of the power of the "Golden Puppet Talisman" under his control, leaving no detail overlooked in clearly understanding the actions of the two brothers

Shen Gongbao suddenly recalled the events from several hundred years ago when he was punished with three generations of demonic fire calamities for committing a grave taboo, and he couldn't help but shiver all over. Struggling to steady his disturbed mind, he changed the subject and said: "Gongbao has always had one matter that remains unclear; may I ask if the esteemed one could enlighten me on this?"

Chibo paused slightly in his tone of praise and continued: "The power of the talisman lies in the ability to mobilize the dual energies of yin and yang through the wondrous and naturally formed mysterious forces, aligning with the principles of the four symbols, drawing upon the elemental substances of the five elements, and following the essential methods of gradual transformation and extraordinary insight. This process transforms the formless laws into tangible traces, resulting in the peculiar patterns on the talismans... The intricacies of this process are complex and cannot be comprehended by you at this moment"

Yaoyang originally had this thought as well, but after careful consideration and deliberation, he ultimately believed that Xiaoyi was completely correct, so he couldn't help but ask: "Chibo, did Xiaoyi answer incorrectly?"

With a sudden "Ouch!", Yaoyang was caught off guard and naturally cried out in pain, shouting, "How dare you be so arrogant in front of the boss! Just watch!" As he spoke, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he picked up the clothes that were lying on the ground, aiming in the direction of the attack and threw them over.

The figure of Chi Bo stood immovable like a mountain, one hand resting behind him, while the other arm extended with a bent wrist, the palm facing upward and fingers curled like hooks, performing an unknown and mysterious seal with astonishing speed. The rapid alternation of his five fingers conjured an inexplicable purple shadow, truly astonishing. In less than a moment, Chi Bo flicked his fingers into the void, and ten rings of light split into two, striking towards the spiritual symbols on the backs of the two brothers, vanishing in an instant.

After listening to his answer, Yi Xian kept staring at the brothers, his facial expression alternating between gloom and relaxation. This constant fluctuation made him feel uneasy and anxious, leading him to wonder if the damage to the "Essentials of Mysterious Methods" had caused him to misunderstand. Thus, he did not dare to speak up and ask.

Shen Gongbao approached the stone cliff slowly from a distance, then respectfully stood at the foot of the cliff, gazing at the silent Chi Bo for a long time. He interjected to remind, "Esteemed one, today is already the 14th day of the 7th month, and there are less than three hours until the lunar eclipse of the nine stars. Moreover, Fei Zhong has already sent someone to invite that fox demon. According to common reasoning, when faced with the high-grade 'spiritual essence blood fat' that enhances spirit and replenishes vitality, few would remain unmoved, and I believe she is no exception"

At this moment, the increasingly dark sky rolled over layers of thick, dark clouds, and a cold wind suddenly arose. From the depths of the overcast clouds, a brilliantly unusual flash of lightning suddenly cut through, illuminating a pale expanse of desolate void. Immediately following, a rumbling thunder echoed, and the world fell into a somber stillness. In just a moment, scattered raindrops began to fall gently.

Yao Yang gazed at the hazy figure of Chi Bo, who appeared and disappeared at will, feeling an overwhelming sense of envy. He imagined that one day he too could wield profound techniques with such freedom, and could not suppress the excitement bubbling within him. He was unable to resist the urge to murmur to Yi Xian, but in a habitual gesture of shoulder bumping, he ended up hitting nothing but air

The two brothers acted as instructed, turning their backs towards Chibo.

Chibo looked up, allowing the wind and rain to lash against his face, unable to conceal the immense excitement reflected in his expression. He laughed wildly at the sky, his laughter mingling with the howling cold winds and rain, while the chaotic heavens appeared even darker and more menacing.

Chi Bo pondered for a moment, gazing at the gradually darkening horizon, and asked, "What about those two young men?" Shen Gongbao replied, "They are practicing the art of concealment and evasion in the back garden."

The deity is aware! The Chibo merely nodded in acknowledgment without expressing a definitive opinion, and then fell silent.

Chibo stood at the edge of the cliff, allowing the biting mountain wind to howl against his face. The unusual gleam in his eagle-like eyes remained fixed on the city of Chaoge at the foot of the mountain, his expression extremely grave, and his complexion was as dark as the twilight sky at that moment.

The two brothers followed the instructions to invoke the original Dao foundation, coordinating the flow according to the meridians outlined in the incantation, concentrating all the mysterious energy onto the spiritual talisman on their backs, attempting to practice the method of converging spiritual talismans as described by Chi Bo.

Success and failure are indeed very important, but the most crucial thing is that we must not expose the news of the return of the Sacred Jade of Origin to the world, nor our every move!" Chi Bo glanced meaningfully at Shen Gongbao and continued to speak.

Leaning on the strings, Yiyuan and Yaoyang carefully contemplated these words, reflecting on the mysterious and supernatural scene just witnessed. They nodded as if gaining some understanding, yet felt a vague discomfort lodged in their throats, unable to articulate it.

Chi Bo stopped reciting after three repetitions, gazing at the two individuals who were engrossed in memorizing the incantation. He continued to explain: "The 'Dun' is one of the extraordinary techniques of the mysterious school, divided into two types: the Five Elements Escape Technique and the Qimen Escape Method. The former relies on the external forces of the Five Elements to obscure people's senses, which is a minor technique; the latter employs the foundation of the innate Dao to cast spells, riding clouds and mist, becoming invisible and ascending... All things in heaven and earth can be utilized by me, which is the great method of non-action"

Indeed, the talisman closely adhering to the vertebrae, under the stimulation of the mysterious energy, slowly emanated a cool and soothing force, which surged forth from the five different corners of the talisman, tightly enveloping their original mysterious energy, and instantly a gentle force, akin to water, spread throughout their entire body.

Upon hearing this, Chi Bo was taken aback, finally snapping out of his excited reverie: "No! I am merely astonished; your comprehension ability truly exceeds my expectations!"

Although the surface of the silk scarf appears uneven due to the golden thread texture, strangely, once it touches the skin, it naturally generates a kind of adhesive force, making it easy to stick on, which left the two brothers in awe.

Chi Bo paced back and forth at the edge of the cliff and said slowly, "You will now remove your clothing and apply the spiritual talismans to each other's spinal protrusions on the back. Then, I will cast a spell to assist you in merging the power of the talismans!"

It turned out that around the physical bodies of the two individuals, a three-inch mist-like illusion screen emerged, with delicate tremors rising and falling in accordance with the strength of their breaths...! ... What astonished them even more was that every time the mist-like illusion screen trembled and circled around their bodies, their physical forms began to gradually recede!

The essence of the profound path lies in the adept utilization of the dual energies and the five elements, harmonizing the yang to temper the yin, and transforming the yin into yang. By following the natural order of the five elements, one can retreat against them, thus rendering all things in heaven and earth at one's disposal. Chi Bo expounded eloquently, "The myriad transformations do not stray from their origin!" Those who have attained a high level of mastery in the mysterious arts retreat by transforming the five elements through the interplay of yin and yang; those of a lower realm assist the yin and yang with the five elements to retreat. Whether it is the art of retreating through the five elements or the peculiar methods of retreat, they are fundamentally different applications of the dual energies of yin and yang and the elemental principles of the five elements.

At the summit of Yangming Mountain, a solitary cliff stands tall, slanting towards the southern sky

Legends should not be taken at face value! In fact, since the great battle between gods and demons a thousand years ago, the Sacred Jade has been sealed by the gods within the Five-Colored Divine Stone, and has always been entrusted to Nuwa for safekeeping!" Chi Bo scoffed repeatedly, saying, "And that nine-tailed fox is precisely the most favored maidservant of Nuwa. For some unknown reason, it has come down to the mortal realm and taken the physical form of Su Hu's daughter, Daji, becoming what it is now, this ridiculous empress.

Yao Yang continuously tried to raise his hands and feet, then looked at his concealed self in the void, excitedly exclaiming: "Wow, this 'Concealment Talisman' really works!"

The two brothers could not comprehend such complex principles of the mysterious arts in a short time. Having just received praise from Chi Bo, they naturally did not want to show any signs of inadequacy, so they could only pretend to understand and nod in agreement.

"Yes!" The two brothers responded in unison, each removing their garments and assisting the other in placing the talisman on the vertebrae.

Yixian rubbed the painful area that was difficult to endure, and heard Yaoyang's triumphant and strange laughter in her ear. Unwilling to let it go, she cursed and threw away her clothes, estimating the empty space where Yaoyang was and pounced over.

Chi Bo waved his hand and said, "The time is almost up, let's take them to Shangling Mountain to prepare!" Shen Gongbao responded and turned to leave, his tall and slender figure instantly disappearing atop the solitary cliffs of the mountain.

The entire body was enveloped by the icy power of the spiritual talisman, giving rise to a unique sensation of clarity and vitality, especially with the ripple-like mysterious waves emanating from all around, allowing them to experience for the first time a captivating perception beyond their physical form. If the physical body can survive in the world by merging with the essence of the five elements, then what they are experiencing at this moment is truly a pure force of the five elements.

Leaning against the strings, he was deeply contemplating the principles of the escape technique that Chi Bo had mentioned. The cries of Yaoyang interrupted his train of thought, causing him to feel a surge of irritation. However, the mysterious situation of only hearing the voice without seeing the person sparked a sense of childlike wonder within him. He struck a loud knock towards the source of the sound and then, in an ungracious tone, reminded, "What are you shouting about? Since it's to prove this young master's existence, I have no choice but to be impolite!"

This is because the talisman was formed through the cultivation of the essence of heaven and earth, untouched by the mundane influences of the outside world, thus deeply understanding the principle of the unity of heaven, earth, and humanity. When it comes into contact with the human body, it naturally generates an attractive force. However, after a few uses, it will lose its spiritual responsiveness!" Chi Bo shook his head and explained with a light laugh, then sternly commanded: "You all turn your backs to the true self!"

Upon seeing his own clothes thrown at him, Yixian instinctively caught them in one hand, preparing to dodge the harassment from Yaoyang. However, he then heard a familiar sneer, and it suddenly dawned on him that catching the clothes was akin to revealing his presence. Yet, his reaction was still a bit slow, and he only felt two crisp sounds of "bang bang" above his head, realizing he had already fallen into the trap

Yao Yang and Yi Xian only felt a slight prickling pain in their backs when a tremendous force surged forth, catching them off guard and knocking them down to the ground. Before they could react, Chi Bo had already shouted from behind them: "Quickly get up and follow this master in reciting the 'Hidden Spirit Escape Spell'!"

They sensed the extraordinary changes within their own bodies, yet remained completely unaware that their external forms were also undergoing significant transformations, until the moment they inadvertently locked eyes with each other, at which point they were astonished to the point of nearly exclaiming aloud

Shen Gongbao hesitated for a long time before finally asking: "Has the esteemed one been watching over Chaoge for several hours now? Is there still some doubt regarding tonight's plan?"

Before Shen Gongbao could finish speaking, Chi Bo had already burst into laughter. His unrestrained laughter was unexpectedly filled with bitterness and hatred. Observing Shen Gongbao's astonished expression, he spoke with unmasked hatred, saying:

What virtue and ability does Wen Zhong possess? Although it is said that he has used the tricks of a petty person to become the head of the Jiu Li clan, he is ultimately not a member of the Chi surname family. How could he possibly know the supreme secret techniques passed down through our lineage? Fortunately, he has been away on military campaigns these days, which conveniently allows us to act!

Leaning against the strings, I felt an incredible change in my body. Reflecting on the series of mysterious transformations that had just occurred, I was filled with immense shock and curiosity, and could not help but murmur, "What on earth is happening?"

After gazing at the two brothers for a long time, Chi Bo pondered: "Since my demonic sect has been experiencing a decline in talent ever since the great calamity a thousand years ago, and the few remaining major clans are each acting independently without cooperation, how can we continue to contend with the Divine and Mysterious Sects in the long run? If we can successfully reclaim the 'Return to Origin Sacred Mirror' this time, and if you brothers can survive, I will certainly take you under my wing, impart to you the orthodox teachings of the demonic sect, and in due time, you will be able to stand on your own. In the future, you will assist me in conquering the realms of heaven and earth! As long as I can unlock the power of the Sacred Mirror to change the world, I will naturally become another legendary demonic emperor, following in the footsteps of the Xing Tian clan..."

It is unknown what method that妖狐 used to deceive Nuwa and steal the five-colored divine stone that sealed the sacred mirror. If it were not for her eagerness to break the restrictions of the divine stone, which triggered the magical energy of the sacred mirror to be sensed by the true body, it is likely that for several more thousand years, no one would have been able to discover the true whereabouts of the sacred mirror

Water, a transformation that is clear and flowing, softened to the utmost, gradually fills the body's meridians according to a specific solitary rhythm. The sensation of being embraced by this alienation is profoundly intense, and the rippling strength that emanates in circles radiates throughout the skin, extending to three inches beyond the body.

Truly, heaven has assisted me!

Shen Gongbao speculated about another terrifying possibility and asked in astonishment: "Since the esteemed one can sense the existence of the sacred jade, then it stands to reason that Sect Master Wen should also be aware of it..."

It must be noted that although the various clans of the Demon Sect are currently fragmented and disorganized like a pile of loose sand, they each adhere to their own duties and coexist peacefully. If they were to learn of the emergence of the Sacred Jade, it would undoubtedly provoke a tremendous uproar, leading to chaos within the Demon Sect and shock across the Three Realms, which would only benefit the two divine sects, Shen and Xuan. Furthermore, if we conceal this information and privately plan to steal the jade, should it come to the attention of the clan leaders, particularly my senior brother Wen Zhong, you should be more aware than I of the consequences!

Shen Gongbao suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly in agreement, while Su stood quietly beside him without saying a word

Seeing that the time was ripe, Chi Bo said in a deep voice: "Concentrate all the mysterious energy within your body to the location of the spirit talisman, and then, following the guidance of the incantation in your mouth, try to merge the true energy of the spirit talisman!"

Remember, removing the spiritual talisman will naturally restore itself. You should first adapt to it! After saying this, Chi Bo turned around, clasped his hands behind his back, and slowly disappeared into the mist among the mountains

The two brothers dared not be negligent, struggling to rise to their feet, they began to recite the incantation that echoed in their ears

Shen Gongbao asked with a puzzled expression: "The Return to Origin Sacred Mirror is a treasure of the Demon Sect, concealing the ultimate secrets of the three realms and six paths of heaven and earth. It is said to have been lost during the ancient war between gods and demons... Why has it, after a thousand years, finally ended up in the hands of the demoness Daji?"

Chibo stood motionless, his face devoid of any expression, and said: "Feel free to speak!"

After traversing a full thirty-six circuits, the bodies of the two individuals were completely engulfed in the swirling morning mist before the cliff, as if they had vanished into thin air

In an instant, a burst of laughter and playful scuffling echoed from the rocky cliff, and the morning mist that lingered in the mountains gradually dissipated amidst the joyful commotion. However, the sun did not rise as it usually did; the sky was overcast with dark clouds, casting a gloomy atmosphere.

Yao Yang and Yi Xian, upon hearing the profound words spoken by Chi Bo, felt an overwhelming joy in their hearts. They could not help but exchange delighted glances, and their recitation became increasingly diligent.