flstandardbreds Chapter 185 Financial Impact
Chapter 185 Financial Impact
Ye Ling and Xuan He walked slowly up the steps together, each step appearing somewhat solemn.
When they finally arrived at the entrance of the palace, which was more than ten feet high, they looked up and saw three large golden ancient characters above them: "Xuqing Sect".
These three words seem to have been given life, exuding a breathtaking aura.
Their strokes are like swimming dragons, winding and twisting yet powerful, each stroke revealing an unparalleled sharpness.
Just looking at those three words from afar, Ye Ling's eyes began to sting, as if the sharpness between the lines was about to pierce her eyes and strike her mind.
She quickly lowered her head, no longer daring to stare, secretly marveling at the power of those three words.
Hyun Hyuk, on the other hand, stood quietly, gazing at the ancient characters, seemingly completely absorbed in them.
Xuanhe's gaze lingered on those three words for a long time, as if he were recalling some past events.
After a while, he came to his senses, glanced at Ye Ling, and then began to look around at his surroundings.
The two stared intently at the deep palace entrance, as if it were a passage to an unknown world. A mysterious aura permeated the entrance, as if protected by an array, obscuring the view inside.
Both of them had sect tokens, so they didn't need to worry about being rejected by the formation and went in without hesitation.
Upon entering the palace, Ye Ling was taken aback.
What appeared before her was a straight and wide avenue! This avenue seemed to have no end at all, giving people a feeling of endless extension.
What's even more amazing is that the road surface is not made of ordinary bricks and stones, but of milky white jade.
These jade stones are warm and smooth, emitting a faint luster, as if they contain endless spiritual energy.
Along both sides of the avenue stand various sculptures. These sculptures are all made of fine jade, and each one is lifelike, as if it has its own life.
They lined up along the avenue, like loyal guardians, silently protecting this mysterious road.
On both sides of the avenue is a wide open space, like two long ribbons stretching into the distance.
On either side of the open space, there is a lotus pond as calm as a mirror, with a thin layer of mist floating on the surface, dreamlike and ethereal, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden.
In the lotus pond, lotus flowers bloom, some pink, some white, some red, some purple, each one delicate and beautiful, emitting a faint fragrance, as if telling people about their beauty and purity.
A gentle breeze blows, and the lotus flowers sway softly, like fairies dancing gracefully.
In the pond, fish of various colors swim freely, sometimes darting among the lotus leaves, sometimes leaping out of the water, splashing up strings of crystal-clear water droplets.
Occasionally, a few playful fish will leap onto the emerald green lotus leaves, frolicking and playing on them, adding a touch of life and vitality to this tranquil scene.
Besides the spirit fish, there were also some spirit butterflies dancing gracefully in the lotus pond. Their wings shimmered with multicolored light, as dazzling as the stars in the night sky.
The butterflies flitted among the lotus flowers, echoing the spirit fish, creating a magnificent and beautiful scene.
In addition, some unknown insects were resting on the unopened lotus leaf corners.
They lay there quietly, as if admiring the beautiful scenery, or perhaps deep in thought.
At first glance, the beautiful scenery is incredibly relaxing and pleasant, as if all worries have vanished in this moment.
It's so captivating that people linger there, reluctant to leave.
The two had come from the outside and were well prepared, but when they actually stepped into this area, they were still shocked by the scene before them.
Ye Ling's eyes widened as she looked around. She felt that every brick, every tile, even every blade of grass and every tree exuded an unparalleled aura, as if they contained endless value and mystery.
The various spirit fish in the pond amazed Ye Ling even more. These fish were colorful and varied in shape, some small and exquisite, others enormous. They swam freely in the water, as if the entire pond was their world.
Moreover, some magical insects were flying in the air, their faint light like stars in the night sky, adding a touch of mystery to this tranquil place.
In comparison, Xuan He's knowledge was clearly much broader. When he saw these things, he was even more shocked than Ye Ling.
If his previous attraction to the Xuqing Sect stemmed from its cultivation techniques, secret manuals, and formidable strength, his current understanding of the sect has taken on a new dimension—the impact of its financial resources.
These precious spirit fish and insects, along with everything around them, demonstrate the profound heritage and wealth of the Xuqing Sect.
Xuanhe couldn't help but sigh. Such immense wealth shocked even someone who had lived for a thousand years. Perhaps only a sect like the Xuqing Sect could possess such power in this world.
Every brick and tile here is made of extremely rare Chu Lingyu jade!
As the name suggests, Chu Lingyu is a jade that can store spiritual energy, which is equivalent to an upgraded version of spirit stone. However, spirit stone only contains spiritual energy and has certain limitations.
But Chu Lingyu is different. It can not only absorb external spiritual energy and store it inside, but also continuously regenerate a certain amount of spiritual energy. Once it reaches a certain amount, it can release the spiritual energy inside, and so on in a continuous cycle.
The sheer number of spirit-storing jades forms a massive spiritual energy circulation site, where the spirit-storing jades continuously absorb, store, and regenerate spiritual energy before releasing it.
A few pieces might not have a significant effect, but when a large amount of Chu Lingyu is gathered together, the effect becomes different. This is equivalent to a huge spiritual energy production reservoir, constantly generating spiritual energy. As it accumulates, the spiritual energy here will become more and more concentrated!
Ye Ling frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly released her divine sense.
However, the moment her divine sense touched the surrounding walls, her expression changed slightly.
The wall was like a solid barrier; any divine sense that touched it was mercilessly bounced back, unable to penetrate even a fraction of it, let alone explore the interior of the palace.
A glint flashed in Ye Ling's eyes, and she couldn't help but think to herself: This Xuqing Sect is truly a place where dragons and tigers hide, and they can even easily take out treasures that can block divine sense.
She shook her head slightly and withdrew her divine sense.
Xuan He, standing to the side, naturally noticed Ye Ling's little actions, but he didn't say anything, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
Then, he kindly explained to her, "This place is full of restrictions, and divine sense cannot penetrate them to see what's going on inside the sect."
"It is said that these restrictions were set up to protect the Xuqing Sect from outsiders. Once an enemy invades, these restrictions can not only block divine sense detection, but also slow down the enemy's attack speed, giving the disciples of the sect a chance to survive."
"Even on the most critical day of annihilation, it can save some time, giving the disciples a chance to escape."
After listening, Ye Ling remained expressionless, but felt a slight disappointment in her heart.
It turned out that it wasn't the magic of the treasure, but the power of the restriction. However, she had to admit that the Xuqing Sect's idea was astonishingly advanced.
They not only have forward-thinking ideas, but also dare to put them into practice. Ye Ling thought to herself, impressed by the sheer power of the Xuqing Sect that was evident from the moment she stepped into the sect.
Ye Ling and Xuan He walked along the wide avenue and soon arrived in front of a magnificent hall.
Standing in front of the palace gate, Ye Ling looked up and saw the three large, elegant characters "Chengqian Palace" carved above the gate, their imposing presence inspiring awe.
As they approached the temple gate, the previously closed gate opened automatically in an instant.
Ye Ling was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly recovered and stepped into the main hall.
She secretly admired it: "Tsk tsk tsk, isn't this just like a modern electric door? It's really amazing! This sect is full of creativity. They can realize all kinds of strange ideas, and thus they have created many advanced techniques, formations and talismans."
Stepping into this jade-constructed hall is like entering a crystal-clear dream world.
The floor of the main hall is paved with a single, huge piece of jade, its surface as smooth as a mirror, reflecting a soft light.
The jade has a light bluish-green color, like tender leaves just beginning to bloom in spring, interspersed with strands of gold, like flowing streams, adding a touch of lively beauty to the entire space.
With each step you take, you can feel the warm, smooth texture of the jade, as if it can absorb all the fatigue from your feet.
The walls of the main hall are not simply flat surfaces, but are made up of countless pieces of jade of different sizes and shapes.
These jade stones are sometimes as red as fire, sometimes as white as ice and snow, and sometimes as blue as the deep sea. They intertwine to form a series of magnificent and colorful pictures.
The walls are carved with various fantastical patterns: there are dragons soaring through the clouds, their scales shimmering with a metallic luster against the backdrop of jade, as if they might burst out of the wall at any moment; there are phoenixes spreading their wings and flying high, their feathers as delicate as silk, each one lifelike; and there are mysterious runes, arranged in an ancient and complex script, emitting a faint spiritual light, seemingly containing endless power.
The dome of the main hall is even more breathtaking. It is made up of countless translucent jade pieces, each of which has been carefully polished, like a huge crystal dome.
Sunlight streamed through the dome, breaking down into a rainbow of colors that bathed every corner of the hall. At the center of the dome was carved a giant lotus flower, its petals crafted from pure white jade, while its heart was a luminous pearl radiating a soft glow.
The light from the luminous pearl intertwined with the sunlight, making the entire dome seem to tremble slightly, like a giant dream bubble that could burst at any moment yet is eternally indestructible.
As Ye Ling and Xuan He approached, a halo of light suddenly concentrated into two beams overhead. One larger beam shone in the center of the hall, while the smaller beam was on the right side!
Then the halo slowly concentrated into the shape of an unopened lotus flower. Ye Ling and Xuan He were puzzled and walked over!
As the footsteps drew closer, the image of the lotus became clearer and clearer, and it even began to show signs of blooming!
By the time Ye Ling and Xuan He got close, the lotus had fully bloomed, and a jade throne appeared inside!
Ye Ling naturally walked to the largest throne, examined it carefully, and then sat down.
The throne is carved from a single piece of jade, and its entire body is a light purple color, emitting a faint glow.
The armrests of the throne are carved with two winding jade dragons, their whiskers swaying slightly as if they are breathing.
The back of the throne is carved with a starry sky, with each star being a tiny luminous pearl, shimmering with a faint yet steadfast light.
The base of the throne is carved with misty mountains, as if it were the abode of a god, while the throne itself is like a divine position that reigns supreme between heaven and earth.
The seat where Xuanhe sat was naturally slightly inferior, but it was far better than those outside!
The two remained seated on their thrones, continuing to examine the grand hall.
Around the main hall, there are some objects made of jade.
There are tall candlesticks, on which burns an inextinguishable spiritual flame. The flames appear faintly blue against the backdrop of jade, as if they come from another world.
There is an exquisite incense burner, from which a faint fragrance permeates, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.
There are also various jade sculptures, some of which are mythical beasts guarding the main hall, and others are legendary immortals. They are all in different poses and are lifelike, as if they might come to life at any moment.
The entire hall is filled with a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, where the warmth and dynamism of jade blend perfectly, as if the hall itself is a huge work of art.
Ye Ling stared wide-eyed, looking around, not missing a single detail.
However, apart from the empty seats and the silence, there was nothing else particularly special about the surroundings.
"Is this the end? I went through so much trouble to find this place, only to end up with such a mundane result?"
Ye Ling muttered to herself, "And these seats seem to adjust automatically based on the number of people, so is their sudden appearance really just that simple?"
Just as Ye Ling was having doubts, suddenly, the lotus petals beneath the seat began to slowly close!
This sudden change startled Ye Ling, but she forced herself to remain calm and gripped the armrest of her seat tightly.
Sitting to the side, Xuan He seemed to have anticipated all of this. He turned to Ye Ling and gently comforted her, "Don't panic. This must have been arranged by them. Perhaps they left something important behind that they need to hand over to someone with the appropriate status. We just need to wait patiently and accept their arrangements."
Hearing Xuan He's words, Ye Ling breathed a slight sigh of relief. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. Just then, the lotus petals closed completely, tightly enveloping Ye Ling and Xuan He within.
The surroundings were suddenly plunged into darkness, with only the sound echoing in the air, as if it came from another world.