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Chapter 58 Spirit Crystal Research and the New Alliance
Upon returning to the Alliance headquarters, Xuan Yuanche and Su Yao placed the Starry Spirit Crystal in a special spiritual energy sealing container and summoned the Alliance's top sages, rune masters, and cultivators to study it together.
The crowd surrounded the sealed container, using various detection spells and rune arrays to probe the spirit crystal. A wise man with white hair frowned and said, "The energy structure of this Starry Spirit Crystal is extremely complex. Its connection with the Heart of Chaos seems to be a kind of energy resonance and complementarity, but it also contains an unstable, mutated power. If it is not handled properly, the consequences would be unimaginable if it were to be used by the Shadow Cult."
Su Yao nodded in agreement: "Then let's try to analyze the source of this mutated power and see if we can find a way to purify or stabilize it." So, the cultivators began to work in groups. One group was responsible for maintaining the stability of the sealing container and preventing the energy of the spirit crystal from leaking out; the other group used the spiritual power tracking technique and rune analysis method to study the energy channels inside the spirit crystal in depth.
After many days of arduous research, they finally discovered that the mutated power within the Starry Spirit Crystal originated from an ancient dark curse in the Realm of Illusion. This curse was absorbed during the crystal's formation and became intertwined with the stellar power within it. To break the curse, they needed to find a treasure called "Tears of Holy Radiance," which contained powerful purifying energy and was said to exist only in the Heavenly Pool atop the Sacred Mountain of Light.
However, Mount Holy Light is an extremely sacred and dangerous place. Many divine beasts and spirits of the Light element reside on the mountain, guarding this holy land and forbidding outsiders from easily venturing in. Moreover, the mountain paths are rugged and treacherous, filled with various Light-based restrictions and traps.
Xuanyuan Che was well aware of the difficulty in obtaining the "Tears of Holy Radiance," but in order to completely eliminate the hidden dangers of the Starry Spirit Crystal, he decided to go personally. Su Yao originally wanted to go with him, but considering that the Alliance headquarters needed someone to guard it to prevent the Shadow Cult from taking the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, she stayed at the headquarters.
Xuanyuan Che embarked on his journey to the sacred Mount Light. Along the way, he traversed the dense Forest of Light, where the tall trees shimmered with golden light, and every now and then, spirits of light flitted among the branches, curiously observing him. Xuanyuan Che proceeded cautiously, careful not to disturb these spirits and cause unnecessary trouble.
When he reached the foot of the mountain, he encountered a gigantic Radiant Qilin. The Qilin radiated a dazzling golden light, its eyes fixed majestically on Xuan Yuanche, as if warning him not to approach. Xuan Yuanche stopped and respectfully said, "Qilin Divine Beast, I am an envoy of the Alliance. I have come to obtain the Tears of Holy Radiance to avert a crisis in the world, and I have no intention of offending you."
The Qilin seemed to understand his words, but still didn't move aside. It raised a paw and drew a rune of light on the ground, indicating that Xuanyuan Che could only ascend the mountain if he passed the test of the rune. Xuanyuan Che looked at the rune, a thought striking him. He used his understanding of runes and control over spiritual power to begin deciphering the rune. After some effort, he successfully deciphered the rune, and only then did the Qilin move aside, allowing him to ascend the mountain.
Continuing along the mountain path, Xuan Yuanche encountered various light-based restrictions and traps. Some were laser beams formed from the power of light, while others were automatically attacking light puppets. Relying on his strength and wisdom, Xuan Yuanche skillfully resolved each crisis time and again.
Finally, he arrived at the Heavenly Lake at the summit. A soft white light emanated from the lake, and the "Tear of Holy Radiance" floated in its center. However, guarding the lake were a flock of luminous swans, which circled it, forming a powerful defensive barrier.
Xuanyuan Che tried to communicate with the swans, but they seemed to ignore him. Left with no other option, he used his spiritual power to carefully attempt to break through the defensive barrier. In the process, he tried his best to avoid harming the swans, only using gentle force to temporarily disperse them.
After much effort, Xuanyuan Che successfully obtained the "Tear of Holy Radiance." He placed it in a special container and quickly descended the mountain to return to the Alliance headquarters.
Back at headquarters, Xuan Yuanche placed the "Tear of Holy Radiance" and the Starry Spirit Crystal together. With the help of others, he used the power of purification to begin removing the dark curse from the crystal. As the curse gradually dissipated, the Starry Spirit Crystal's energy became purer, and its resonance with the Heart of Chaos became more stable.
During Xuan Yuanche's trip to the Sacred Mountain of Light, Su Yao was not idle either. She realized that the alliance alone could not fully deal with the Shadow Cult's conspiracies and schemes, so she began to send envoys to contact other neutral forces and sects in the world, hoping to form a broader alliance.
After learning of the crisis facing the world, many neutral forces responded to Su Yao's call. They witnessed the efforts made by Xuan Yuanche and Su Yao to protect the world, and understood that if the Shadow Cult succeeded, the entire world would be plunged into darkness.
When Xuanyuan Che returned, a much larger alliance had already been initially formed. This alliance not only included the original cultivators from various countries, but also many reclusive masters, mysterious sects, and races with special abilities.
Xuanyuan Che looked at this new alliance, his heart filled with confidence. He knew that in the future battles against the Shadow Cult, they would no longer be alone. The purified Starry Spirit Crystals would become a new trump card in their fight against the Shadow Cult, and they would continue to forge ahead on the path of protecting world peace and balance, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead.