The conclusion provided by the Immortal Sect was certainly not the whole picture, but whether the Sect would also withhold a portion was uncertain. If the Sect didn’t withhold this part, they would at least be able to grasp the general idea. Exactly how it would unfold, however, no one could know. This applied not just to them, but also to Xiang Tianlin and the others. There was no other way but to wait. They were all just deeply curious about the actual situation of this matter.
Taichu Island.
Jiang Man ignored everything else. Sensing the changes in the Array, he searched for the Supreme Heart Hall. The moment he made contact with the Supreme Heart Hall, he had already begun to leave his mark. This was a complex and arduous process.
With his Primordial Spirit Cultivation, it was theoretically very difficult to establish a Licheng Immortal Dojo. But his was not an ordinary Primordial Spirit; it was a Primordial Spirit of Nine Stars Great Success, and even more so, an invincible state of the Primordial Spirit. His power and Heart Spirit had reached an unprecedented height. No matter what, the Bai Family Ancestor had died by his hands. Now, he possessed sufficient aura and state of mind. And he certainly did not lack power.
Jiang Man’s Heart Spirit resonated with the world through the Array. Spiritual Power surged from his body, seeping into the textures of the Supreme Heart Hall’s stone walls like fine silk threads. Slowly, however, he began to feel rejection. An invisible force pushed his Spiritual Power outward, and furthermore, his Heart Spirit could not remain within the world. This was a rejection of his Cultivation. Yet, he didn’t panic. Instead, he approached step by step, slowly leaving his mark. His power was also rapidly fading, and his Primordial Spirit Cultivation was being consumed much faster than expected.
Soon, his power was nearly depleted, but Jiang Man triggered the power of his Physical Body’s vortices. There were nine vortices in total, brought about by the Great Success of the Nine-star Series. The power of the vortices surged into his meridians, rushing toward his fingertips with a scorching aura to continue penetrating the stone walls. At the same time, it provided Heart Spirit Power to leave a mark in the world. Only when the power of the vortices was almost exhausted did Jiang Man successfully leave a mark on the Supreme Heart Hall, etching his name into the world. He had completed the initial step.
Only then did he open his eyes.
He let out a heavy breath. The robes on his back were drenched in sweat, clinging to his spine. He muttered, "This should do it."
Now, all he had to do was wait. His name had been left behind, and so had his origin. The world here would evolve the Dao accumulation of this place, transforming it into his Immortal Ascension Dojo. However, he was also glad that the Supreme Heart Hall didn’t resist. Otherwise, with his current Cultivation, he might not have successfully left a mark.
Watching the superfluous palaces around him beginning to vanish, Jiang Man understood that the power of Ting Fengyin was also about to dissipate. He had no need to linger here and had to leave as soon as possible. But as a qualified hiree, he naturally couldn’t just walk away. He needed to start looking for that Qiao Yu.
He would search the entire vicinity. If he could find her, he would send her back. If not, he would send a letter back. He wouldn’t accept the Spirit Stones for nothing. But if he truly couldn’t find her, there was nothing he could do. Having recovered sufficiently, Jiang Man stood up, patted his robes, and turned to leave. He set out to find her.
Meanwhile, Qiaoyue also appeared before the Supreme Heart Hall. Due to the influence, she had searched around and quickly pinpointed the location, but she hadn’t rushed over. She wanted to see if Jiang Man had found his way here. However, when she arrived, she didn’t see anyone.
This made her somewhat puzzled. "Did he not come? Or was he unable to find his way here?" If he hadn’t come, she couldn’t determine what Jiang Man’s purpose was. But that didn’t matter anymore. She would enter first and figure the rest out later. Without the slightest hesitation, she stepped into the Supreme Heart Hall.
The interior of the Supreme Heart Hall was vast and empty, its domed ceiling unfathomably high. Above, thirteen colors of light slowly circulated. Crimson, orange, gold, and jade green didn’t blend into one another, yet they intertwined—representing the ultimate extreme of emotions. The light cast down onto the stone floor, reflecting mottled patches of color that constantly shifted with the circulation.
Qiaoyue stood beneath the light, her expression calm, and took out some stones from her Storage Treasure. As the stones hit the ground, they automatically pieced themselves together, their jagged edges locking perfectly into place. Finally, the text on them floated out. One by one, quaint characters hovered in midair, slowly revolving around the great hall.
Beams of light cascaded down, gathering on Qiaoyue and enveloping her entirely. The mark of the Supreme Heart Hall began to condense between her brows. Luminous patterns spread across her skin and then retracted, ultimately solidifying into a tiny emblem.
A day later, the mark was fully formed. Only then did she open her eyes.
"I’ve finally gotten it back," she said, letting out a slow breath. Looking up at the circulating light on the dome of the Supreme Heart Hall, she sighed with emotion. "This Jiang Man really does have some skills. Without him, I truly wouldn’t have been able to enter this quickly. However, I still have to keep him here."
It would be too much of a pity to let such a talent go back. Besides, the people on the island wouldn’t let him leave either. She was absolutely certain of this. The curse and the emotional chains were both on him. As long as he entered the Array, everything would be out of his control. Afterward, she carefully sensed the Supreme Heart Hall to ensure there were no problems, confirming that no one had entered before her.
Looking at it this way, Jiang Man had simply been deceiving her. His true objective was never the Supreme Heart Hall. But no matter what, everything was already set in stone.
Stepping out of the Supreme Heart Hall, the mountain wind blew in her face, carrying traces of residual mist. She sent out her perception and realized he should still be on the mountain.
"Scurrying about everywhere?" Qiaoyue shook her head slightly. She then raised her hand, channeling power at her fingertips as faint black mist spilled from them. "Since I’ve finished my business, I won’t waste any more time."
As her words fell, her distinct power began to spread out.