Chapter 3: Intrusion

These are all illusions

The external demons can only deceive the ears and eyes with illusions and external appearances, while the internal demons have almost completely controlled all of her senses

Thus, whenever a precious item is newly forged, it inevitably attracts countless malevolent spirits during its formation. Once the item is completed, however, these myriad malevolent spirits can only disperse.

Can such a person really become one of the leaders of the Six Sects

Thus, a vast amount of knowledge, layer upon layer, comes forth in a grand and magnificent manner, akin to a towering tsunami rising above the ocean, instantly submerging her

But how could Ji Yi be someone who repays resentment with virtue

In this endless array of imagery, she has completely become the protagonist of a series of tragic short films, suffering greatly under the assaults of Ji Yi

Suddenly, she felt an endless stream of wonders rushing towards her

Rushing wildly in the depths of her consciousness

Breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage is considered a true success in achieving "Transformation into Divinity," which will greatly extend one's lifespan

Let me go! The girl began to panic, deep down she still faintly knew that this was an illusion created by the shadow demon using her memories

In her memory, the young girl looked at the incompetent leader of a female sword cultivation sect with disdainful and contemptuous eyes

In the sky, there are large bird-like wooden armors made of steel soaring, while on the ground, strange objects resembling turtle shells are moving. Red and green lights flash everywhere, making the entire world resemble a grand stage filled with vibrant colors and revelry

Just like an impregnable treasure vault, it developed an unexpected flaw, which he then exploited to empty it completely

The various scenes that were once unimaginable struck the young girl, who had been cultivating herself since childhood. Her senses, controlled by dark forces, transformed everything into "reality." She began to scream and cry, and as she endured the torment time and again, her will gradually crumbled.

She attempted to suppress the "Three Thousand Worlds" that surged into her mind with her strong willpower

Even deep within her consciousness, where she constantly warned herself, in that moment, she was still stunned by the astonishing imagery

This is an illusion

Nevertheless, under the impact of that holy light, he felt quite uncomfortable

Although at that time, the young girl remained as cold and proud as ever, in this moment of recollection, she let out a soft laugh.

A shadow surged into her body, fueled by boundless imagery

The sun, moon, and stars traverse their unknowable paths, while the long and magnificent history unfolds like an extended scroll, in which she, cast within, is as insignificant as dust

If the human body is likened to computer hardware, when a vast amount of data floods in, it can instantly surpass its computational peak; even the best hardware will crash at that moment

Although the Lingwa Stone is a precious treasure, its holy light is unable to shatter his body of shadow and darkness

Ji Yi, filled with rage, seized the young girl and rebelled against that beam of light, charging deep into the depths of the pearl-like glow

Ji Yi retrieved a memory from her sea of consciousness

She was seized by the shadowy demon, pinned to the ground. She struggled, she resisted, yet every cell began to heat up, followed by a multitude of illusory sounds sweeping in.

After the magnificent and grand reality, the "Three Thousand Worlds" that follows has left the young girl unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood

In fact, treasures like this, once formed, cannot be invaded by external demons at all

The essence of the shadow demon is the manifestation of the malevolent energy of this world

With a bang! The treasured artifact that had been passed down within the sect for hundreds of years shattered before her eyes

At this moment, the Holy Light surged forth like a tidal wave, attempting to shatter his soul into pieces

"Get lost!" she exclaimed coldly, drawing her sword and striking at the young man.

Yet once this thought arises, myriad thoughts emerge in a flurry

Even so, as long as one's will is unwavering to the utmost, a cultivator can still remain undisturbed and continue to break through... Although the difficulty will increase by an unknown number of times.

The young girl gathered spiritual energy into the sea, infusing it with divine essence, and was on the verge of refining the divine essence into her innate primordial infant

The magic has taken residence in her heart

If one truly experiences the emptiness of all phenomena and a mind free of distractions, then what need is there to deliberately suppress it

Then, she saw the young man suddenly turn around, his figure becoming incredibly tall, approaching her with an angry and menacing demeanor

The myriad illusions generated by the dark demons were all shattered under her formless sword intent. One of her feet had nearly stepped into the Nascent Soul realm, and seeing the imminent success filled her with joy, causing her mind to relax slightly.

During the process of seclusion and breakthrough, the cultivator can perceive all things as void, with a resolute mind; however, they cannot prevent the formless and intangible shadow demons from eroding their senses.

The young girl sat on the Linwen seat, her face devoid of color, swaying unsteadily

In the next moment, Ji Yi infused all the bizarre and ever-changing worlds constructed from various online novels she had read in her previous life into her sea of consciousness

Are these truly illusions? In a world filled with the unknown, nothing is not real. The universe seems to unfold before her, opening up a brand new realm, where everything transforms into a colossal millstone, drawing her in and grinding her repeatedly

She felt as if she were immersed in a mysterious world filled with an air of intrigue

The feeling of that moment reverberated in the heart of the young girl... Amidst her disdain, there was also a sense of lofty arrogance and a playful manipulation of the boy, whose abilities were deemed insignificant

At this moment, even if Ji Yi were to let her go, she would still fail in her seclusion, and in the short term, a breakthrough would be hopeless

Ji Yi directly replicated the entire world's "reality"; how could it possibly be compared to the illusions that other shadowy demons merely imitate?

In the distance, upon hearing the commotion, the Celestial Wanderer hurriedly approached with a whisk in hand, only to find that the Spirit Nüwa Stone had rolled aside, its spiritual light extinguished and its colors dimmed.

The Xuánjī Sword Pavilion has truly fallen into a state that is laughable

A strong sense of crisis arose in her heart, and she attempted to resolve the demonic thoughts through her powerful will

In an instant, the young girl seemed to have fallen into a myriad of worlds that switched like a carousel, as if she were a butterfly trapped in a kaleidoscope. Everywhere she looked, there was a profusion of phenomena, ever-changing, and she had lost her sense of direction

Strange cubic shapes are rising and falling at the edges of those tall buildings

Ji Yi then took advantage of her connection with the treasure to intrude into the interior of the treasure.

This precious orb is the supreme treasure of the Chao Xuan Dynasty, the Lingwa Stone, which possesses the ability to dispel evil.

The magnificent treasure energy swirled within the Lingwa Stone. This treasure energy was originally ownerless, but as Ji Yi's soul entered it, it stirred up winds and clouds, and the chaotic treasure energy followed his will, howling like a tornado

It is essential to understand that during the process of breakthrough, one should strive for a state of no recognition and no self, a realm of emptiness, viewing the countless illusions created by the myriad of shadowy demons as nothingness

Thus, that entire vividly realistic "world" began to distort and deform, overlaying her own subconscious and various uncontrollable imaginations

At this moment, Gong Jinxiu has completely lost herself in this storm.

Only after entering the interior scene can one be considered to have barely reached the threshold of "Refining Qi into Spirit" and the "Transformation of Spirit"

Clang! The Lingwa Stone has unexpectedly cracked open a fissure.

The precious orb held in the girl's hands overflowed with radiance, surging into her body, striking against the dark demons within her.

The secrets of the operation of an entire unknown universe forcefully impact the girl's understanding. The delicate figure of the girl, sitting cross-legged, instantly becomes rigid

The girl's consciousness was being pulled by him, flowing into the Lingwa Stone. During her cultivation process, she resonated with the Lingwa Stone, achieving a unity of human and treasure.

The various cognitions that are unimaginable to the people of this world and transcend common sense were directly infused into the girl's sea of consciousness, while at the same time, the outer demons recklessly stirred her subconscious, distorting and grafting through various means

When you give birth to a heart of suppression, this heavy illusion becomes as real as it is within the heart.

The young girl warned herself that the shadowy demon did not possess any tangible means of attack. As long as she was not deceived by the illusions and remained true to her heart, these illusions were all insignificant.

Although she is steadfast and unyielding, how could a girl who has been smooth sailing since childhood, cherished by everyone like the moon surrounded by stars, ever experience such setbacks? In an instant, she couldn't help but feel a bit anxious

Ji Yi took advantage of the opportunity to invade by seizing the very consciousness of Gong Jinxiu

Ji Yi's soul body continued to grow ... This astonishing treasure energy was completely absorbed by him

A trace of dark energy surged at the girl's brow

A remarkable and vividly realistic wave surged forth, akin to a tsunami

However, this treasure is the supreme treasure of the Chao Xuan Sect, which has been passed down for a long time within the Chao Xuan Sect. Over the years, it has resonated with the essence of the Chao Xuan Sect's cultivation.

What has infiltrated her body is not an ordinary shadow demon

The three realms of凝元,气漩, and外景, although differing in levels, essentially all belong to "Qi Refinement"

However, the malice and resentment of that youth are so real that even the entire illusion seems to have merged with the invading shadowy demon into one entity

The young girl coughed up a mouthful of blood, her delicate body swaying.

In the girl's sea of consciousness, he was pressing down on the girl who was forced to lie on the ground along with the books. The girl had her hands bound and was crying and struggling.

However, Ji Yi is not an ordinary shadow demon; he hails from beyond the realm.

The shadow demon is neither dead nor immortal, yet it is not inherently resilient. He, however, is different; he has traversed the infinite darkness between two worlds, and the resilience of his soul is extraordinary

Her forehead glistened with a slight sheen of cold sweat, her eyes tightly shut, and her teeth clenched firmly.

Suddenly, a kick was aimed at the stone, and with a swish, the stone flew out and struck the boy's knee.

Moreover, the body of the shadow demon is formless and intangible, even less constrained, and its love and hatred will be further magnified

Ah—finally, she let out a scream, as if a long-calm lake had suddenly been breached, and everything was spiraling out of control

Strange buildings made of wrought iron and large transparent bodies stand tall in every direction, while densely packed crowds of people dressed in peculiar clothing move about on the crisscrossing streets

As the boy, whose figure grew larger with each step he took, approached, he struck her flying sword away with a palm and seized her hand

Although these "worlds" are all imagined, the first world truly exists, and the multitude of details is certainly not something that dark forces could fabricate

Yet her prized disciple, who was regarded as a once-in-a-century genius by the sect, lay on the ground convulsing uncontrollably, revealing a grotesque appearance that was unbearable to witness

Her vital energy has begun to show signs of disorder, and although countless spiritual powers have infused her soul, there remains a slight gap that prevents her from completing the final step of the breakthrough

If it is said that there were countless external demons before, they were all external. Now, Ji Yi has infiltrated her body and transformed into her internal demon

Ji Yi began to play short films for her, transforming the vast and intricate world of three thousand realms into an unbearable and endless series of short films. She became the tormented female protagonist in these films, while he took on the role of the male protagonist who relentlessly tormented her.