Chapter 1603: Chapter 57: Sensing, Curse Killing Deepens! (Part 2)

Let the heart regain tranquility.

Several breaths later, the heart returned to a serene calm.

He saw lines of karma intertwining upon himself.

He found among them the thick scarlet line exuding an ominous aura.

This karma line originated from his viscera, extending to an unknown direction.

That was the karma line concerning the curse intended to kill him.

His gaze fell upon this thick scarlet line, following its veins stretching far into the southern distance.

A moment of trance.

He saw that familiar cave once more.

The cave’s high dome hung overhead, with countless ethereal blue runes slowly writhing upon the rock walls like living creatures.

At the center of the cave was an altar crafted from black stone.

He saw the doll on the altar, and the maiden before the doll.

The maiden had a slightly pointed chin, a face like a sculpted blade, eyes resembling peach blossoms, skin like congealed snow, her entire being filled with meticulous beauty.

This beauty was breathtakingly stunning.

Even Jiang Ning couldn’t help but glance twice.

Then, he looked beneath the altar.

The old woman was nowhere to be seen, instead, a familiar figure appeared in his sight.

Xia Xuanyan.

He couldn’t help but give Xia Xuanyan a second glance.

In his heart, everything suddenly became clear.

In this moment, in this scene.

He thoroughly understood that Xia Xuanyan must have a role in the conspiracy to curse and kill him.

Recalling the events of the day, he also remarkably understood.

All of this was Xia Xuanyan’s scheme, trying to have him join the Xia family through marriage.

"Quite flattering that he holds me in such regard!" Jiang Ning remained calm, not angered.

Although Xia Xuanyan’s intentions were sinister, it inadvertently aided him.

Without Xia Xuanyan’s curse, his situation would have been far more perilous.

His strength would not have grown as rapidly as it has.

Reaching his current level would not have been possible without the resources accumulated by major sects in Guangning Prefecture.

If it weren’t for the curse, with everyone knowing his days were numbered, he wouldn’t have left the Royal Capital so peacefully.

Moreover, he understood that different stances yield different approaches.

From the perspective of the Xia family and Xuanhuang Great Cave Heaven, Xia Xuanyan’s actions were undoubtedly correct.

But it didn’t mean he didn’t hold grudges.

He gave Xia Xuanyan another glance, then his gaze fell on the composite figure of woman and maiden beside Xia Xuanyan.

Seeing a slim waist, skin as white as polished jade, the body resembling a young girl, yet bearing the face of a forty-something middle-aged woman, he felt a strong discord.

At this moment.

The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader felt moved, she looked up at the cave ceiling, then glanced around.

"Strange!!" she murmured.

"Sect Leader, what is it? Is something amiss?" Xia Xuanyan noticed the actions of the Heavenly Cry Sect Leader and asked.

"Nothing!" The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader shook her head, saying no more.

By now, Jiang Ning’s gaze had long retreated.

In that brief moment in the void meeting eyes with the Heavenly Cry Sect Leader, he instantly sensed a slight unease.

Although viewing through karma lines was often advantageous.

But he didn’t forget the incident with observing that elderly Martial Saint.

That Martial Saint evidently had sensed his presence.

The abnormal behavior of the Heavenly Cry Sect Leader made him feel uneasy, prompting him not to linger or continue watching excessively.

At the same time.

Xia Xuanyan noticed the Heavenly Cry Sect Leader’s reluctance to speak more, and didn’t inquire further.

A moment later.

"Sect Leader, I leave this matter to you! I hope to hear good news soon."

"Rest assured!" The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader replied calmly.

Then she escorted Xia Xuanyan out of Heavenly Cry Mountain.

"Mother!" When she reappeared before the Heavenly Cry Saintess, the Saintess spoke indifferently.

"Xi Yan, did you sense anything amiss?" The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader asked.

"No, Mother!" The Heavenly Cry Saintess shook her head, her expression still indifferent.

"I just felt someone was probing this place, do you think it could be an illusion?" The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader asked again.

"Mother wouldn’t have such illusions at this point!" The Heavenly Cry Saintess said.

"I believe so too!" The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader nodded.

Then she glanced at the doll on the altar, her expression somewhat amused.

"Xi Yan, do you think it could be him?"

"I don’t know!" The Heavenly Cry Saintess remained indifferent.

"I plan to go to the Royal Capital to see him." The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader stated.

"Mother, nowadays with that figure watching over the world, especially places like the Royal Capital." The Heavenly Cry Saintess reminded.

"I know!" The Heavenly Cry Sect Leader nodded, then looked at the girl identical to herself as if carved from the same mold: "So I will borrow your body, your form, to visit the Royal Capital, while I oversee this place."

"Everything I have comes from Mother, if Mother wishes to take it, then take it." The Heavenly Cry Saintess remained indifferent.

...

Moments later.

A fox-like face, peach blossom eyes, slim waist, dressed in a purple long dress, barefoot young girl walked out of Heavenly Cry Mountain towards the Royal Capital.

...

On the other side.

Backyard of the residence.

Jiang Ning slowly calmed the anomaly in his heart.

After the initial violent surge, the subsequent dripping stone-wearing power of the curse was still difficult to affect him now.

"Heroes of the world are indeed not to be underestimated!!" At this moment, he was utterly convinced that the woman with a drastically different appearance must have sensed something.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have shown such demeanor and actions.

In his mind, he recalled the time of the Martial Saint’s feedback.

A glance was all it took to reveal his sight’s arrival.

"The greatest danger in this world is surely the old monsters in Immortal Grotto Heaven!" He clutched his fist, feeling somewhat troubled.

He knew those standing alongside Xia Xuanyan must be those old monsters from Immortal Grotto Heaven.

"When soldiers come, fight them off; when floods come, block them with soil!"

"With my current strength, should we truly clash outside, I might not be afraid of her!"

He whispered to himself.

Clearly understanding the situation facing Immortal Grotto Heaven.

Within the grotto, the environment is suitable for survival, allowing Immortal Daoists to partly manifest their past divine might.

But outside, the world’s environmental limits apply.

Venturing outside causes one’s spiritual power to leak, making long-term stays impossible.

Even someone as strong as Xia Xuanyan, a Primordial Spirit Immortal who creates a small world, can slow this environmental siphoning.

However, the strength exhibited in the outside world is significantly reduced.

"To confidently face future crises, I need to enhance my own strength!" He murmured, then looked at the panel.

[Skill]: Vajra Immortal Body (Five times limit-breaking 47283/60000)

He glanced at the skill section on the panel, locking onto the experience value progression of the Vajra Immortal Body, then nodded subtly.

"Enough time tonight!"

"Once Source Energy Points are sufficient, the Vajra Immortal Body can break through again, and my body’s physique will undoubtedly be stronger." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

He then looked at the Divine Power section.

[Divine Power]: 147/8788

Noticing the changes in the Divine Power value, his eyes slightly condensed.

In the morning it was a cumulative 129 Divine Power, now by late night, the count had reached 147.

"Efficiency is higher than I imagined!" He felt a pleasant surprise.

At this current efficiency, he could accumulate over thirty Divine Power in a day.

Compared to half a month ago, efficiency had increased dramatically.

"Indeed, the more substantial the accumulation, the higher the efficiency!"

"Even at this rate, within a little over two years, I could enter Unity Realm Great Success."

"And this isn’t my limit, as my physique and body growth, and Essence Qi enhancement, efficiency can still improve."

Thinking of this, he felt invigorated.

For him, time’s accumulation was his greatest shortcoming.

The old monsters of the Unity Realm had long reached Unity Realm Great Success.

Regarding Divine Power accumulation, reaching profoundly unfathomable levels.

At this level, the longer they linger, the more immense the Divine Power accumulation becomes until reaching their upper limit.

In terms of efficiency, most First-Grade Martial Artists share similar efficiency.

Since reaching this level, everyone possesses top-tier talent and insight, far superior to ordinary martial artists.

At this level, the differences are not significant.

Therefore, creating sizable differences in this aspect isn’t easy.

He, however, was an exception, and he knew why this was.

Precisely for this reason, he didn’t dare to slacken.