C13 Swallowing the Pure Fragrance Flower!

After the storm, the Dark Void Abyss lay in ruins, a scene of desolation with broken trees and isolated branches strewn everywhere. It was the most catastrophic disaster the Dark Void Abyss had seen in a century, triggered by the maturation of the Pure Fragrance Flower. The emergence of such a wondrous item was bound to cause extraordinary phenomena, and the Pure Fragrance Flower was indeed that wondrous item, something no one had anticipated. Even more unexpected was the fact that the Dark Void Abyss possessed an extreme wind attribute, a secret kept within its depths.

Lin Xi was incredibly fortunate to have obtained the Pure Fragrance Flower.

Though the storm had subsided, the winds of the Dark Void Abyss continued to whisper. The gentle breeze caressed Lin Xi's hair, lending him an air of grace.

Perched atop the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle, Lin Xi navigated the expanse of the Dark Void Abyss with ease.

Their passage was unimpeded.

The Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle was among the mightiest Profound Beasts in the Dark Void Abyss. Despite its injuries, lesser Profound Beasts dared not challenge it, keeping their distance. While Lin Xi rode the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle, not a single Profound Beast dared to object, all yielding the right of way. In the Dark Void Abyss, the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle reigned supreme, its actions unquestioned by the other Profound Beasts.

With the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle by his side, Lin Xi's journey was fraught with excitement but free from peril.

In the time it takes an incense stick to burn, the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle delivered Lin Xi to a cliffside—aerie, a sanctuary that offered both respite and security. The sheer cliffs were insurmountable to ordinary Profound Beasts, and even Strong Rank Beasts hesitated to risk the wrath of the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle by encroaching upon its domain.

Dismounting from the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle, Lin Xi surveyed the nest. The Clear Qi was rich here, and a subtle spiritual energy pervaded the air. It was a nexus of spiritual energy within the Dark Void Abyss. Lin Xi couldn't help but admire the choice of location; truly, a Rank Five Profound Beast and a power within the Dark Void Abyss made its home like no other.

"Is this your home?" Lin Xi inquired, his tone indifferent, his face devoid of emotion. For a Profound Beast like the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle, its nest was its sanctuary.

The Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle gave a slow nod in affirmation.

"Move to another part of your nest. This area is now mine," Lin Xi declared, pointing to a smooth stone within the nest that radiated with spiritual energy. He sensed that this stone would be extremely beneficial to him.

Without sparing Lin Xi a glance, the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle strode deeper into its nest. It was acutely aware that the stone occupied a strategic position, offering a clear view of the nest's exterior and interior. From here, it could detect any disturbance immediately. Although the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle harbored some resentment towards Lin Xi, it had no choice but to comply with his demands, its life in his hands.

Seated upon the stone, Lin Xi was immediately enveloped by a rich spiritual energy that revitalized his spirit.

"The intelligence of the Rank Five Cloud Wing Eagle is not to be underestimated. I must remain vigilant," Lin Xi mused, a glint of sharpness fleeting across his eyes.

"My injuries are severe; I must heal quickly. The College's Profound Examination is drawing near." Lin Xi pondered, realizing the examination was only a few days away.

"Father, I hope all is well with you," Lin Xi murmured, gazing out of the nest into the night sky where a luminous moon was suspended, surrounded by twinkling stars.

"I trust Fatty Lu will follow my instructions. The Lin Mansion must remain undisturbed," Lin Xi's eyes gleamed with an edge of resolve.

"I am determined to uncover who is plotting against me," Lin Xi's gaze hardened with a frosty light.

"At this moment, the priority is to heal and advance my cultivation. Only by passing the Academy Examination and securing my place in the College will I have ample time to conduct a thorough investigation and unearth the truth."

Lin Xi retrieved the Pure Fragrance Flower from his Storage Ring, feeling a delicate breeze encircle him.

"My success hinges on the Pure Fragrance Flower," Lin Xi observed, his eyes revealing a steely resolve. He was acutely aware of the risks involved; a single misstep could be fatal. Yet, success would mark a transformation. Rather than leading a mediocre existence, Lin Xi preferred to embrace the risk for a chance at a more remarkable destiny.

Lin Xi brought the Pure Fragrance Flower to his lips, inhaled deeply, and with a sudden widening of his eyes, he swallowed the flower whole.

"Boom!" An intense explosion thundered in Lin Xi's mind, as if lightning had struck him directly.

At that moment, Lin Xi experienced an odd sensation. He found himself looking up unintentionally to see what appeared to be a meteor, yet it wasn't one. It might have been a magical object, or perhaps something akin to divine light.

Lin Xi was enveloped in a surreal and mystical feeling. Suddenly, he felt lightheaded as if the world was spinning around him. The entire world seemed to be shifting; the meteor vanished in a blink, and even the faint moonlight appeared to fade away. Everything around him became misty and enchanting.

Lin Xi's thoughts were hazy. He sensed a surge of Chaos Aura, and a Chaos Light darted near and far within his mind, mysteriously transforming. Initially, Lin Xi could make out the object clearly, but then, in an instant, it became indistinguishable, flickering between illusion and reality.

"Bang!" Concurrently, Lin Xi experienced a powerful roar within his mind, as if it were about to burst, bringing with it an agony like none he had ever known.

"Rumble!" Yet another thunderous sound echoed as the object transformed into a Chaos Bead, shimmering with a spectrum of colors and spinning ceaselessly in his mind. With each rotation, a faint Chaos Aura was released.

Each turn brought Lin Xi an excruciating sensation, the likes of which one might find in purgatory.

His body had long lost sensation, and his consciousness grew even more indistinct. Only Lin Xi's eyes shone with an extraordinary light as he gazed fixedly at the celestial body resembling a meteor.

As time slipped by, Lin Xi lost track of its passage. Eventually, a moonbeam bathed him in light, and he suddenly regained sensation in his body.

Listening to the rustling leaves outside the window, Lin Xi felt a surreal detachment. He realized his body felt foreign, covered in grime, and it dawned on him that a miraculous transformation had occurred. He detected a foul odor as a black substance was expelled from every pore.

Lin Xi experienced a peculiar sense of rebirth.

Without a moment to spare, Lin Xi promptly seated himself cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and allowed his Divine Sense to plunge into the depths of his sea of consciousness, slowly seeking enlightenment.

Lin Xi was certain that the excruciating pain he had previously endured was caused by the bead within his body. He was convinced that the bead possessed some magical property. It could be a sign from a meteor or some magical transformation. This bead was the only thing Lin Xi had, and he was determined to unravel its mysteries.

In his heart, Lin Xi felt a clarity as if he were seeing with his own eyes within his Purple Mansion Sea Consciousness. There, he saw a small, exquisitely crafted bead, shimmering with Chaos Aura, floating motionlessly. Yet, around the bead, strange streams of Chaos Aura revolved continuously in an unending cycle.

Lin Xi was dumbfounded, unsure of what to make of it. He stared at the bead in amazement; the little object was beyond his wildest imagination, and he struggled to accept its reality.

Could he possibly see it any clearer? Why was there always a sense of chaos? Lin Xi wondered. Suddenly, he noticed the small pagoda transforming before his eyes. An opening appeared before Qin Feng, and a white mist began to billow out. In an instant, Lin Xi's entire Purple Mansion Sea Consciousness was engulfed by the white mist, almost as if it had become tangible. Lin Xi inhaled gently, feeling an immense sense of comfort, and even his soul seemed to float weightlessly.

Glancing around, Lin Xi realized he had approached the opening. Inside the bead, three ancient characters danced hazily: Chaos Bead.

So it was indeed the Chaos Bead. It was only now that Lin Xi truly understood that the bead in his possession was the fabled Chaos Bead, and a sense of enlightenment welled up within him.

Lin Xi stepped inside to find it empty. Suddenly, the white mist swirled, and the chaos shifted, sending a flood of chaotic images into Lin Xi's mind. He felt as though he had entered into an ancient epoch, a time when chaos first began to clear, revealing the vast expanse of the starry heavens and the infinite chaos.

"Boom!" A loud roar echoed in Lin Xi's mind, making him feel as if his head might burst. Countless images and pieces of information swirled and tumbled into his consciousness, overwhelming him like an unstoppable avalanche. Lin Xi was taken aback, his mind reeling incessantly.

In that moment, Lin Xi saw a scroll emerge from the Chaos Bead, enveloping him in its hazy aura.

After what felt like an eternity, Lin Xi opened his eyes to find himself lying in bed, his mind now clear and imprinted with a new cultivation technique. Alongside this newfound knowledge, he understood the pathways of various meridians and the methods to channel energy through them.

"Chaos Celestial Scripture!" Lin Xi murmured, a sharp gleam of determination flashing in his eyes. With a focused thought, he clenched his fists.

Lin Xi realized he had stumbled upon a rare and auspicious opportunity. The enigmatic nature of the Chaos Celestial Scripture suggested it was no ordinary text; it was bound to be extraordinary. And the Chaos Bead—surely that was a magical artifact of some renown.

From the wealth of information he had absorbed, Lin Xi understood that the Chaos Bead was a prized possession of the Origin Celestial Sovereign, a deity of the highest order in Taoist mythology. Such a figure was beyond comparison, and the Chaos Bead, bearing the name of the Origin Celestial Sovereign, was undoubtedly a treasure of great power.

Lin Xi was eager to begin cultivating the Chaos Celestial Scripture immediately, but he managed to steady his excitement. Upon inspecting his body, he was taken aback by what he saw.

His skin was encased in a thick, black substance with a foul odor, layered several times over. Moreover, Lin Xi noticed a profound difference in his meridians—they had become significantly more robust, and it seemed as though his entire body had undergone a dramatic transformation.

"Body Transformation?" The ancient term surfaced in Lin Xi's mind. Had the obscure Chaos Aura suffused his entire body, altering it completely? A surge of elation washed over him. If the effects were truly this miraculous, perhaps he should linger within the Chaos Bead a bit longer.

Lin Xi also understood that without enduring the harshest of trials, one could not appreciate the sweet scent of plum blossoms. He recalled an ancient saying that to bestow great responsibilities upon a person, the heavens would first test their resolve, wear out their muscles and bones, starve their skin, and empty their body. Yet, through this ordeal, their actions would remain unconflicted. Thus, by facing challenges and exercising patience, one's capabilities would be enhanced beyond their previous limits.

These lessons were etched into his memory from his days of study on Earth. Even now, he could recite them effortlessly, as if the words were flowing directly from his heart.

"Yes, I need to clean up," Lin Xi said slowly.