Chapter 61 The Secret Realm in Jiu Zhai (1/2)

The scenery in Jiu Zhaigou was dream-like, and people called it a fairytale land. Its charm was legendary and nearly on par with that of the Yuxu Pure Land. In Wang Bugui's eyes, it was also a paradise. Even nightfall could not conceal its beauty from one's eyes. The springs, waterfalls, rivers and beaches glittered under the moonlight and formed a multi colored basin.

”So, this is the legendary Jiu Zhaigou. It's really scenic. We're obviously in the human world, but I can feel that the natural aura here is stronger than that of other places. I believe that there are still secret realms here, for it to emanate such levels of aura in the era of late arts,” Wang Bugui said as he halted. He could not help but be awestruck.

This place was world famous for its scenic views of the waterways, and one had to see it personally to understand why. Along his journey, Wang Bugui walked through primitive jungles. The Rainbow Forest, one of the six wonders of Jiu Zhaigou, was situated here, and over 2000 types of undocumented plants grew here. It was a very captivating sight to behold. There was also the renowed Nuo Rilang Waterfall. Streams of water fell from it like countless dragons, forming layers. As one looked at it, one would marvel at its exquisiteness.

Next up was the Green River. The water was dark blue and clear, and one could see the bottom of the river clearly all year round. It would give off different colors and hues as the surrounding lighting and seasons changed. At this moment, the river of the lake was a purplish-green, and the sight from the river bank was reflected clearly in the water, causing the viewer to be confused where the top and bottom of the river were. It was extremely dream-like.

Wang Bugui and Puppet Chiou sat cross legged in the lake, and he used his powers of Tao to create a tower of ice. They sat suspended above the center of the lake and he took out his wine flask for a sip. It was strange to see someone drinking under the moonlight by himself. A life-like puppet sat on his shoulder, and it reclined against him without showing any expression. They sat like this, enjoying the wonderful scenery all by themselves.

Everytime they passed by a scenic spot, Wang Bugui would release Puppet Chiou to let her take in the sights. Even though he knew that her memory was still hazy, he did not want her to remain within the small pendant by herself. It was extraordinary, as its looks had transformed into exactly the same as that of Hanae Chiou once infused with her primordial spirit.

When Wang Bugui was with the puppet, there was no sign of any devilishness in him; he treated her very tenderly. Hanae Chiou could already open both of her eyes fully when Wang Bugui's level of cultivation reached the God of War level, and there was a little life in those hollow, azure eyes of hers now. Today, there were even signs that most of her consciousness would be awakened.

”We should move on to the next spot now,” Wang Bugui said softly to Puppet Chiou.

He carried her on his back and traversed the air until they arrived at a spot filled with ice crystals. It was an extremely beautiful waterfall that had frozed up, and it was also one of the six wonders of Jiu Zhaigou. The natural ice sculpture hung on the steep rock face, and it looked like an exquisite piece of precious jade or crystal. It gave off a variety of colors as light shone upon it, and one could observe different aspects of its structure from different angles. Everything here was encased in a dazzling layer of ice crystal, and from afar this entire area of the forest looked like it was carved out from ice.

The surface of this part of the lake also gave off an azure glow, as if it were a part of the sky. They passed through a forested area covered with hoarfrost and ice formations, until they arrived at the center of the lake. This was the place where his father had found the little pendant, and Wang Bugui could sense that the aura around here was still much more abundant than that in other areas of the world. He believed that the secret cave still existed, and it was also his reason of coming here.

There were 108 peaks and lakes in Jiu Zhaigou, and they spanned across the entire length of the canal; there was no other place like it on Earth. Wang Bugui unleashed his will, allowing it to envelop the entire area, as he tried to discover the location of the cave.

”That's strange. I can't find a trace of the cave anywhere, and there isn't even something that resembles a barrier,” muttered Wang Bugui as his will swept through the entire area in an instant. He did that for dozens of times, but still to no avail. He paused and thought about his fruitless search for a while before taking out the pendant and activating it with his blood prana power.

”Ding!”

The pendant gave out a clear sound, as well as a bright flash, as his blood prana power was infused into the artifact. A blue ray of light shot out pierced directly into the bottom of the lake, before another similar ray of light shot straight into the skies. Both lakes turned azure instantly, and the light they gave out illuminated the entire Jiu Zhaigou.

In the next instant, 106 rays of blue light emerged from both lakes, and they shot toward the other lakes in the region. Shortly after that, 108 blue rays of light appeared from the entire expanse of Jiu Zhaigou, corresponding to the 108 constellations. Upon seeing this, Wang Bugui immediately used his Taoist skills to block off Jiu Zhaigou from the world. From the outside, the entire region seemed to be quiet and enveloped in darkness.

In reality, Jiu Zhaigou was like a dreamscape now. 108 stars swooped down from the skies, reflecting the colors of the water back at it and vice versa. To prevent anyone from noticing this phenomenon, he used his powers to neuter the six senses of all ordinary folk within the Jiu Zhaigou region.

The divine lights formed into a huge gate between Cuihai and the frozen waterfall. It opened slowly, and an ancient aura was released from within. The pendant returned to Wang Bugui's hand, and he looked at it before turning his attention to the gate. He strode calmly toward it, and the gates shut themselves automatically the instant he stepped inside. It disappeared out of sight from the outside world, and the entire region reverted back to its original appearance.