As for the high-grade magical artifact he was wearing, it had already melted away. The whole thing took less than a breath.
Just then, a golden pagoda appeared directly above Lin Yang's head. This pagoda was the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda used a few days ago to suppress Zhongshan Jun.
Under the protection of the pagoda, Lin Yang finally felt a little better. He then took out some pills and began to consume them. At the same time, he carefully checked his condition.
"What on earth is going on? Could it be that there are some toxins in the air? But this poison is far too strong. In less than a breath, my robes were torn to shreds, and I almost died."
Looking at the exposed white bone on his right little finger, Lin Yang asked in confusion while taking pills. This time, he really almost died. If it weren't for the Linglong Pagoda automatically protecting its owner, Lin Yang might already be finished.
However, just as Lin Yang was resting, the pagoda's light dimmed at a visible speed. Clearly, even this fourth-tier pagoda wouldn't last much longer.
At the same time, perhaps due to a life-or-death crisis, or perhaps triggered by the surrounding scenery, another memory suddenly appeared. Accompanied by a severe headache, Lin Yang finally understood what these hazy, gray gases were.
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Chapter Twenty-Five: The Transmigrator's Intrusion into My Great Qing Dynasty
The primordial energy.
That's right, these seemingly ordinary grayish gases are the chaotic energy.
As a form of energy, the level of chaotic energy far surpasses that of acquired and innate spiritual energy. Moreover, in the vast universe, countless worlds are also filled with a large amount of chaotic energy.
Logically speaking, one needs at least sixth-tier strength to ignore the relatively thin chaotic energy. One needs at least fifth-tier cultivation and a sixth-tier magic weapon to temporarily resist the chaotic energy.
This is also the main reason why, throughout history, only sixth-tier powerhouses have been allowed to freely enter and exit the world and roam the stars. If one's strength is insufficient, forcing oneself to show off will only lead to ruin.
The problem is, this is the main world. At most, it's a grotto-heaven attached to the main world. But how could there be chaotic energy in an ordinary grotto-heaven?
Moreover, it's everywhere you look. No wonder it's all gray and hazy here; isn't that exactly what it looks like in a sea of stars?
Fortunately, the chaotic energy here is very low in concentration and quite thin. It's even lower than the concentration next to the embryonic membrane in the main world. Therefore, Lin Yang was able to hold on for a few minutes thanks to this fourth-tier pagoda.
Otherwise, if you simply throw him into the sea of stars, even with this fourth-tier pagoda, he'll only last a few breaths at most. After a few breaths, he'll be completely dissolved and digested by the chaotic energy.
However, despite this, Lin Yang's situation was also dire. The pagoda above his head had begun to flicker, and it was estimated that it was about to collapse. His entire body was covered in wounds and he was in great pain.
After all, throwing a living person into concentrated sulfuric acid for a bath, and then quickly pulling them out, would be an experience few could endure.
Lost in thought, Lin Yang pulled out the round stone sphere he had obtained from the Lu family's treasury. Looking at the dark, unremarkable sphere, Lin Yang couldn't help but say, "Sigh, it's all up to you. My divine eye tells me you're my only chance of survival. I hope you don't betray me."
Then, as soon as the small ball appeared, the surrounding chaotic energy was quickly drawn towards it. Startled, Lin Yang's hand trembled, and he dropped it directly to the ground.
Then, a miraculous scene unfolded. The chaotic energy was rapidly absorbed by the small sphere. And the sphere, seemingly unaffected, continued to devour the surrounding chaotic energy without any apparent consequence—a truly astonishing phenomenon.
After a while, the chaotic spiritual energy within a radius of several dozen feet was completely devoured. Then, the small ball shook, as if it had burped, and a fresh, pure innate spiritual energy was released.
Seeing this, Lin Yang's eyes lit up, and he immediately began refining it. After all, the chaotic energy was too advanced for Lin Yang's small body to absorb or digest.
On the contrary, this innate spiritual energy was of a high enough level, and also quite gentle. Even Lin Yang could slowly digest it, although he could only digest a small amount each time, just a trace.
one hour
Two hours
After an unknown number of hours, Lin Yang finally opened his eyes. At the same time, a dazzling divine light emanated from his eyes, instantly illuminating the space within several feet around him.
"Phew, is this what they call generating electricity in a virtual room?" Lin Yang asked curiously.
At this moment, not only had he made a breakthrough in martial arts, directly entering the third-tier Grandmaster realm, but his physical body had also broken through to the third-tier Bone Refinement realm. In short, he could be considered a true third-tier expert.
Unlike before, when breakthroughs were only in literary skills, the actual fighting wasn't very satisfying. Come to think of it, this kind of visceral, hand-to-hand combat is much more appealing.
However, at that moment, a notification sound came.
The chosen one has been detected to have the relevant permissions; therefore, a notification will be given three days in advance.
Scene Introduction: This world is quite special. Driven by the constant yearning of countless 'Han supremacists,' the course of history has finally undergone a dramatic transformation.
In 1847 AD, exactly two hundred years had passed since the fall of the Han Dynasty. For various reasons, the saying that no barbarian dynasty lasted a hundred years was officially refuted.
Ordinary people had long forgotten the distinction between Han and non-Han peoples, keeping their pig tails and living a hard life. The struggle to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming had long since turned from a passionate fight into just a slogan.
However, at this very moment, this year, the course of history has undergone a dramatic change.
In that year, Zhu Jishi, an overseas emperor, received a great fortune and returned from overseas. He called himself the master of the Hongmen Daming Mountain, occupied Hong Kong and Borneo, and claimed to be a descendant of the Ming Dynasty. He began to openly invite people of virtue and ambition to work together for a great cause.
In this year, there was a man named Wei Ze, who was orphaned and shared wives (these eight characters were the court's assessment). He was hailed as a saint in the world. Feeling sorry for the people's suffering, he vowed to overthrow the feudal and backward old world and establish a harmonious and happy humane paradise.
In that year, Chen Ming, a bandit from Lushan who privately amassed weapons and armor and openly proclaimed that he would not rebel if he wore Qing armor, and whose chrysanthemum-shaped whip was used for lightning strikes, killed officials and rebelled, raising the banner of overthrowing the Qing and restoring the Han.
In that year, Hong Xiuquan, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, after repeatedly failing the imperial examinations, inadvertently gleaned the secrets of the world from a Bible brought by a missionary and resolved to establish the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.
That year, countless people of noble character suddenly received great fortune (mainly through transmigrating to the future, and of course, various cheat codes), and vowed to smash the old world and build a new one...
Main quest: Supporting the Dragon Court.
In ancient times, Taoist cultivators would observe celestial phenomena at night, then leave the mountains to assist the true dragon emperor in establishing unparalleled achievements and receiving great rewards.
Now, your task is to find the true emperor among the hundreds of rebels and help him achieve his great cause.
(If you insist on supporting ordinary people, that's fine too, but you'll have to bear the consequences yourself.)
Special note: Supporting the imperial court is also an option.
Mission Reward: Upon success, you will receive a Real Person title, which grants you free access to this world, but there is a time limit.
Obtaining the title of Imperial Advisor allows one to remain in this world permanently.
(The so-called permanence means that one can stay in this place indefinitely between reincarnations, without any time limit.)