Chapter 971, Sill Girl; Don’t Cry

Translator: Silavin

 

However, matters were not so simple.

 

Transport Arrays were bidirectional. The patterns must align for teleportation, and they require a massive energy supply.

 

Transport Arrays within cities consumed vast quantities of Spirit Seeds with each transmission.

 

Although Transport Arrays were inscribed on the soles, they were unidirectional.

 

Qin Yichen channelled Spiritual Energy into the sole, activating the Transport Array, only to discover it useless. He remained completely motionless.

 

“How can this be? This must work. Master Lu Ban could not possibly do something so futile.” He refused to believe Master Lu Ban would expend such tremendous effort merely to inscribe two useless Transport Arrays on the soles.

 

This was clearly impossible.

 

Therefore, the problem likely lay in Qin Yichen’s complete lack of understanding regarding the method of use.

 

He fell into contemplation, involuntarily recalling the scene of Master Lu Ban annihilating those from Foreign Races…

 

When Master Lu Ban killed them, his movements were elusive. Up and down, left and right. There was no traceable pattern whatsoever. His enemies could not even touch the hem of his garments.

 

At that time, Qin Yichen had merely taken note of Master Lu Ban’s Movement Technique. But reconsidering now, something seemed amiss.

 

Because Master Lu Ban was not a Martial Arts cultivator!

 

The various divine techniques he possessed were all founded upon Spiritual Energy.

 

Therefore, Master Lu Ban needed to forge the Myriad Dao Divine Armour to protect himself and enhance his capabilities.

 

“Could it be…” Suddenly, a bold hypothesis formed in Qin Yichen’s mind.

 

He began using Spiritual Energy to simulate the Transport Array at the sole.

 

The Array pattern proved extraordinarily complex, far more intricate than city Transport Arrays. Fortunately, with the Array already present for direct simulation, approximately ten-odd minutes later, Qin Yichen could barely simulate it with his Spiritual Energy.

 

“Let’s try it.” Qin Yichen activated the Array pattern at the sole while simultaneously using Spiritual Energy to inscribe an identical Array pattern a dozen metres away.

 

*Whoosh!* The instant that Array pattern took form, Qin Yichen’s figure mysteriously appeared at that point, a dozen metres away.

 

“So that’s how it works!” Immediately, wild joy flooded Qin Yichen’s heart. He finally understood how to use the Transport Array on the soles.

 

*Whoosh!*

*Whoosh!*

*Whoosh!*

 

Subsequently, Qin Yichen’s form mysteriously appeared and disappeared throughout the region.

 

However, his Array pattern inscription remained somewhat crude, the speed not particularly fast. Compared to Master Lu Ban, the difference was as vast as night and day. Nevertheless, with this Array present, it surpassed any Movement Technique!

 

Movement Techniques emphasised speed, elegance, and unpredictability.

 

With this Array, Qin Yichen could effortlessly achieve all three points.

 

Wherever his Spiritual Energy could extend, the next instant, he could appear there!

 

Now, having broken through to the Heaven Grade, fully extending his Spiritual Energy encompassed a hundred kilometre radius. He recalled that after transcending Mortality to become an Alchemy Saint, Spiritual Energy could extend beyond a thousand kilometres!

 

“Haha!” Qin Yichen couldn’t help but laugh aloud. With this Movement Technique, where could he not go!?

 

However, his elation proved short-lived. Intense pain transmitted from within his brain, causing his form to halt.

 

At this moment, Qin Yichen discovered with shock that his Spiritual Energy had nearly been completely depleted.

 

“This…” He found this somewhat unacceptable.

 

He possessed Heaven Grade Spiritual Energy, yet after merely dozens of teleportations, it was nearly exhausted!?

 

“So the Transport Array consumes so much Spiritual Energy for each transfer.” After contemplating briefly, Qin Yichen reached this conclusion.

 

It seemed this Transport Array could not be used at will… His Spiritual Energy could not sustain it.

 

“Time to leave!” Gathering his spirits, thoughts turning to Feng Qianxue’s predicament, Qin Yichen’s heart inevitably filled with worry. The excitement of obtaining the knee guards vanished entirely.

 

Immediately, he stamped his foot, surging towards the outside.

 

However, just as he was about to step beyond the black energy’s range, he discovered Chen Feng approaching his location.

 

“That’s… Qianxue?!” Subsequently, Qin Yichen’s gaze fell upon that enormous True Phoenix in the sky.

 

Within the True Phoenix, he saw Feng Qianxue bearing grief and fury.

 

Her current self differed completely from the delicate girl at his side. They were like two different people.

 

“Is it because of me…” A sweet sensation rose in Qin Yichen’s heart, somewhat moved. The next moment, his gaze fell upon Chen Feng, his eyes turning cold. “Since you’ve come before me of your own accord, then come closer!”

 

Under his control, black energy spread from the arm guards, forming a massive hand that grasped towards Chen Feng.

 

Watching Chen Feng’s terrified expression, the corner of Qin Yichen’s mouth curved into a cold arc. “I told you I would kill you!”

 

“No!” Chen Feng cried out in anguish. He never imagined Qin Yichen, who had fallen into this black energy, would still be alive!

 

“Die!” Qin Yichen struck, pressing upon the weapon Chen Feng had thrust into his heart, directly piercing through his heart.

 

Chen Feng’s pupils dilated, his throat producing choking sounds as he spat blood in great mouthfuls. Subsequently, his Yuan Energy collapsed, black energy engulfed him, and in an instant, corroded him completely.

 

Chen Feng… was dead!

 

Qin Yichen did not retrieve that damaged weapon, instead anxiously walking outside.

 

Because he discovered Feng Qianxue showed signs of throwing herself inside.

 

He absolutely did not want Feng Qianxue to get injured.

 

Therefore, he appeared before Feng Qianxue.

 

“Older Brother… Yichen…?”

 

Within Feng Qianxue’s tear-filled eyes shone a trace of disbelief as she gazed at that familiar, unharmed figure.

 

“Hehe.” Qin Yichen did not answer, instead opening both arms towards her.

 

“Older Brother Yichen!” The next moment, Feng Qianxue dove downward. Mid-flight, the True Phoenix dispersed as tears scattered along her path, throwing herself recklessly into the youth’s embrace.

 

Even if it were an illusion, she would embrace the illusion!

 

“Silly girl, don’t cry…” Qin Yichen held her tightly, tenderly wiping away her tears. For some unknown reason, his eyes also reddened slightly, his nose stinging.

 

The two stood there quietly, embracing.

 

*Whew…*

 

Witnessing this scene, Mu Yanfeng could not help but release a long breath. “That guy nearly frightened us to death!”

 

Fortunately, Qin Yichen was unharmed. Had something happened, he truly wouldn’t know how to explain to Yu Qianqiu upon returning.

 

Simultaneously, his understanding of Qin Yichen’s strength reached a new level.

 

Taking advantage of this moment, those two Radiance Sacred Land Peak Stage Martial Ancestors quietly withdrew.

 

Although Mu Yanfeng noticed, he possessed no means to stop them.

 

Here, the only one capable of obstruction seemed to be the rampaging Feng Qianxue!

 

Observing that delicate, bashful young lady embraced by Qin Yichen, he could only lament at the vast difference between her current and former states. The current bashful Feng Qianxue probably lacked the strength to obstruct those two.