Chapter 2555: Chapter 2553: Sky Soul Jade Obtained

At this time, Ethan Smith’s body could finally absorb the energy from the Saint’s Retribution Seal.

His body felt slightly numb, as if every cell was desperately absorbing this energy.

After quite some time, he finally stopped slowly.

At this moment, he looked towards the direction of Master Chenshuang, showing a look of gratitude.

Although he had not yet returned to his peak state, the Saint’s Retribution Seal had already released the shackles entwined on his body.

These shackles were the curse power invoked after using the Life and Death Brush, now released.

The life force that could not be replenished before could finally merge into his body and was no longer isolated.

“The Judge’s Pen, after all, is a Ghost Clan Treasure. Surviving after using it is already a miracle. Do not use this treasure unless you reach the sixth tier.”

Master Chenshuang softly said while sitting on the meditation cushion.

A Sky Soul Jade appeared from his hand, slowly floating into Ethan Smith’s hands.

“This is the reward I promised you before.”

“Thank you, Master Chenshuang.”

Ethan Smith cupped his fists in a salute, feeling somewhat moved.

Although he currently couldn’t fully sense the Saint’s aura, it was clear after coalescing the Retribution Seal.

Master Chenshuang’s aura had diminished significantly, indicating how much of his Origin was spent on the Retribution Seal.

Ethan Smith’s throat moved slightly, having many questions he wanted to ask.

However, seeing the old figure, he ultimately could not utter a single word.

“Before you leave, if interested, you can comprehend the Sword Intent in the sect. Your current strength is far from sufficient…”

A divine sense entered Ethan Smith’s Sea of Knowledge. After leaving the Great Hall, Ethan Smith hesitated for a moment and returned to the previous peak.

At this time, West Hill and the group were still waiting for him, even if he was about to leave, he had to say goodbye to them first.

“Master Chenshuang didn’t give you a hard time, did he?”

West Hill curiously asked.

“He gave me the Sky Soul Jade and relieved the aftereffects of using the Judge’s Pen.”

“Good, as long as it’s okay, we’re about to return to the sect. The upcoming days might not be peaceful…”

Renee Will said with a bitter smile, as if she had received some news.

“Ethan Smith, take care… We need to return to the sect to report, but we should be back soon.”

Caelan Russell and another cupped their fists as well.

“I feel like they seem to be hiding something from me, even Master Chenshuang, as if there are many secrets they are unwilling to share with me.”

Ethan Smith carefully recalled Master Chenshuang’s words, suddenly feeling as if he was giving his final instructions, a feeling that made Ethan feel uneasy.

“Quickly, give me the Sky Soul Jade!”

Suddenly a hurried voice interrupted Ethan Smith’s chaotic thoughts.

“Remember our promise.”

Ethan Smith merged the Sky Soul Jade into his body, and immediately it transformed into energy and settled into Yao Immortal Emperor’s hands.

Yao Immortal Emperor crushed the piece of Sky Soul Jade directly, and the aura contained within merged into one of his souls, visibly solidifying his soul to some extent.

“Rest assured… If you have any questions, just ask, now that this soul is solidified, I seem to remember much.”

Yao Immortal Emperor let out a hearty laugh; the Sky Soul Jade was truly rare.

Even during his peak, he hadn’t seen much of it. To obtain such a Divine Soul Treasure this time, it could allow this soul to survive a little longer.

Ethan Smith refocused his mind onto the Retribution Seal within his body, which seemed to form an energy circulation that allowed him to understand the Dao in a direct manner.

This balance encompassed the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels, making one feel a harmony and tranquility of body and mind.

His mind achieved a rare balance. The texts he had studied were not few, and the Taoist lineage accounted for part of it.

Ethan Smith carefully recalled the path of Taoist cultivation he had once browsed.

The Taoist school has always belonged to one branch of cultivation, accounting for a large number of cultivators.

And those who cultivated the supreme Dao technique have surpassed the limitations of cultivators, merging into the universe’s order and morality.

Regardless of realm and strength surpassing the shackles of the mundane world, possessed extraordinary wisdom and insight, able to comprehend the mysteries and truths of the universe.

And this was also the root cause of Ziyang’s demise; he saw too far, he saw that dark Path of Heaven.

The Dao he believed destroyed the Humans he protected.

Under such severe blows, his Dao heart was completely shattered, and in the Misty Forest, he was forever lost within it.

Ethan had a slight misunderstanding, in the Misty Forest.

The Human Clan’s Heavenly Path and the Demonic Heavenly Path united to completely kill Human Ziyang; was what he saw real?

Or was it because the Human Clan’s Heavenly Path’s Destiny Energy was declining, crushed by the power of the other three clans’ Heavenly Paths, thereby creating an illusion for Ziyang?

Ethan hesitated and threw his question to Yao Immortal Emperor.

“This is hard to say; with my current strength, let alone the Path of Heaven, even the Saints cannot fully discern it. The Journey of Heavenly Path’s Destiny Energy is ever-changing, and any possibility exists. However, looking at the current disadvantageous situation of the Human Clan, both possibilities are there. If it’s the former, then I would suggest you join the other three clans early, leaving a glimmer of hope.”

Yao Immortal Emperor laughed heartily, seemingly indifferent to the life and death of the Human Clan.

“You were once an Immortal Emperor of the Human Clan, why do you have no regards for its survival?”

“An Immortal Emperor has already transcended the Five Elements, emotions are merely a burden to us, and often emotions are an obstacle in cultivation. Just like this young boy, if when it comes to the Human Clan’s situation, his emotions shouldn’t be too involved, or he might not even be able to overcome this heart-knot and condense a God Pattern. Moreover, for me now, a single soul has lost most of the emotions; how to survive is what I am thinking.”

“If that’s the case, what is the difference from a mere walking dead.”

For a long time, Ethan murmured.

“Moreover, I’ll give you a piece of advice, leave here as soon as possible.”

Yao Immortal Emperor said with a sinister laugh.

“Why?”

Ethan frowned and asked.

“The cost of a question.”

“Forget it then…”

This piece of Sky Soul Jade, obtained with all his might, only allowed for ten questions; each answered question would be one less, so it needed to be used sparingly.

Suddenly, the entire Mysterious Sword Sect’s heaven and earth underwent a transformation as a layer of power suddenly soared into the sky.

In an instant, an endless light screen instantly condensed, like silver ripples spreading in the air. This Barrier was like a massive Round Shield, exuding a gentle yet resolute aura, encompassing the entire Mysterious Sword Sect mountain range, isolating it from the outside world.

When the Barrier formed, the world suddenly became silent, as if all things were held in awe, holding their breath.

Ancient Runes slowly appeared on the Barrier, flickering with mysterious light, like stars twinkling in the night sky.