Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1989 - 1987: [The Bell-Striking Female Soul]

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The information left on this Ghost Light Ship, devoid of bronze lamps, seems to have given Ye Tianchen a different insight, as if he had found a way to leave this Blood Mist region. Yet, Ye Tianchen was still unsure, because he did not know if the Buddhist Sect old monk had succeeded or failed!

But!

When Ye Tianchen came back to his senses, speaking while returning to the Ghost Light Ship he and the Black and White Impermanence brothers built, he was astonished to find that the Black and White Impermanence brothers had vanished silently, which made Ye Tianchen incredibly shocked!

It’s important to note that atop this Blood Sea shrouded in Blood Mist, besides Ye Tianchen’s Ghost Light Ship, there were four unmanned Ghost Light Ships surrounding theirs. Apart from that, there was nothing here. During the disappearance of the Black and White Impermanence brothers, Ye Tianchen hadn’t heard a sound, so how could they have vanished silently?

"Did they find a way through this Blood Mist and leave me behind, or did they encounter something?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but think.

Ye Tianchen observed the surroundings for a long time and probed with his Divine Thought, but the results were the same, finding nothing—there was no trace of the Black and White Impermanence brothers, nor was there any other sensation from elsewhere. The Blood Sea was still calm, the Blood Mist enveloping it with a mysterious aura that sent chills down one’s spine!

An hour passed, and Ye Tianchen frowned. He didn’t board the remaining unmanned Ghost Light Ships to sense anything left behind by the people previously onboard, because he felt it was useless. If someone truly found an absolutely correct way through the Blood Sea and Mist, they wouldn’t have left behind these Ghost Light Ships. Since crossing the Blood Sea requires a method involving Ghost Light Ships, upon reaching the Medicine King Valley, trying to return would also necessitate Ghost Light Ships. These Ghost Light Ships became ownerless over the ages, still floating on the sea. It’s almost certain that those who attempted to cross the Blood Sea had failed!

Rustle!

While Ye Tianchen didn’t know what to do, the four unmanned Ghost Light Ships surrounding theirs began slowly drifting away, disappearing into the Blood Mist. Ye Tianchen was momentarily dazed, then he activated a surge of Martial Arts True Qi to propel his Ghost Light Ship forward slowly. After all, staying put and lingering there made Ye Tianchen feel uneasy. He needed to discover more clues to determine which method was truly correct for crossing the Blood Sea, and he couldn’t act recklessly!

Nine Corpse Mountains, a Blood Sea—truly terrifying entities, even for a person like Ye Tianchen who fears neither heaven nor earth, he dared not act rashly. Especially after boarding two unmanned ships and witnessing the attempts of supreme strong individuals wanting to cross the Blood Sea, exhausting every method but with no sign of success. Only feeling the outcome of body and spirit obliteration did Ye Tianchen truly realize how the Blood Sea should not be underestimated, nor treated lightly—one slight misstep and he would perish here!

Ye Tianchen glanced at the Little Demon Bat Beast on his shoulder, which was still unconscious, and didn’t wake it. After all, the Little Demon Bat Beast was timid and feared death, waking it wouldn’t be a good idea; better to let it regain consciousness on its own!

Sitting cross-legged on the Ghost Light Ship, Ye Tianchen gradually entered a mysterious state, akin to cultivation, seeing and hearing nothing, thinking about nothing. In his world, there was only him. A mighty force slowly rose from Ye Tianchen’s Dantian and then returned to calmness—continuously tempering Ye Tianchen’s body in this cycle. Ye Tianchen didn’t know how long he’d been drifting in the Blood Sea, nor did he know the direction of his Ghost Light Ship, just drifting, with his eyes closed, cultivating!

In Ye Tianchen’s mind, the only one among the four Ghost Light Ships who might have found the correct method to cross the Blood Sea was the Buddhist Sect old monk, because he had drifted in the Blood Sea for ten years. That mental realm, that attitude, that powerful strength deeply moved Ye Tianchen. It struck him that perhaps the Blood Sea’s creator aimed to test the hearts of martial artists to block their way to the depths of Medicine King Valley.

From the Buddhist Sect old monk’s approach to crossing the Blood Sea, Ye Tianchen felt the monk’s method might be correct, for any powerful Rune Array, when faced with an absolutely strong martial artist, could be broken by sheer force—this is a common knowledge in Martial Arts Cultivation. The most challenging part of cultivation is heart development; lacking steadfastness, calmness, or composure can become the greatest obstacles for martial artists. As Supreme Strong figures say, the greatest enemy of martial artists is themselves!

The creator of the Nine Corpse Mountains, Blood Sea must have anticipated that Medicine King Valley would attract many martial arts experts. To stop them, formidable barriers must be set. However, unexpected events arise—what if a Saint Realm expert arrived, could he stop them? Even the strongest Rune Array can be broken by a Saint Realm powerhouse, an Emperor Realm legendary figure; thus, how to best prevent such level individuals? It is by exploiting the weakness inherent to all beings in the Martial Arts World to lay such Rune Arrays.

From the Buddhist Sect old monk’s method of crossing the Blood Sea, Ye Tianchen firmly believed this was a way to challenge the heart of those seeking the Medicine King Valley’s depths, creating trials. It’s imaginable—how many have witnessed the real Corpse Mountain Blood Sea? The mere sight of Nine Corpse Mountains, a Blood Sea scene can unsettle many. Yet, some martial artists who barely reached this place, who barely found Medicine King Valley’s location would, despite knowing the difficulty, attempt to cross the Blood Sea adventurously. Because once inside Medicine King Valley, their fate as martial artists could undergo a transformative change—it’s a temptation hard to resist!

However, the builders of this Corpse Mountain Blood Sea anticipated this. When those who find this place attempt to cross the Blood Sea with a Ghost Light Ship, a powerful Blood Mist region will envelop them, trapping them. In such an eerie and terrifying situation, who can remain calm? Even if one can stay calm for one or two days, can they do so for one or two months? Any living being, once they lose their composure, is likely to make mistakes. In this scenario, if they act recklessly, death is almost certain!

But the elder monk of the Buddhist Sect is different. It seems he had anticipated this situation long ago. That’s why he didn’t use a bronze lamp to guide the way, because he knew that even if there was a bronze lamp hanging at the prow of the Ghost Light Ship, it would not provide any direction. Drifting amid the Blood Sea and Blood Mist may last a long, long time. If one cannot withstand the onslaught of solitude and a terrifying atmosphere, there is absolutely no way to successfully cross the Blood Sea; death is the only path!

What shocked Ye Tianchen the most was that this elder monk of the Buddhist Sect meditated for ten years. What incredible perseverance, what immense strength! It’s even terrifying. One can imagine being surrounded by nine Corpse Mountains, amidst the incredibly eerie Blood Sea, even if nothing strange happens, it’s enough to scare someone to death. To float in such a blood-filled sea for almost ten years, even among powerful martial artists, I’m afraid not many could achieve that!

"Although I don’t know if this elder monk succeeded, I think his method is the most correct. I must try it!" Ye Tianchen thought resolutely to himself.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

After about just five hours, Ye Tianchen heard a sound like a bell tolling, causing him to open his eyes. He didn’t know which direction the Ghost Light Ship had drifted towards. However, upon hearing the strange bell-like sound, Ye Tianchen opened his eyes. He wanted to see what he would encounter next!

When Ye Tianchen opened his eyes, he saw an unbelievable scene. Right on top of the Blood Sea, a structure resembling a temple appeared, with a bell on top. A long-haired woman dressed in white, with her back to Ye Tianchen, was striking the bell. Ye Tianchen was stunned. Could there really be someone on top of this Blood Sea? Is this... real?

Instinctively, Ye Tianchen had a feeling of wanting to investigate further. Just as he was about to activate his Martial Arts True Power and steer the Ghost Light Ship towards the temple above the Blood Sea, the Little Demon Bat Beast suddenly awoke. Seeing the scene, its mouth opened wide, ready to shout!

Whoa!

Whoa!

Suddenly, from beneath the Ghost Light Ship in the Blood Sea, two figures leapt out. It was Black and White Impermanence. They simultaneously covered the Little Demon Bat Beast’s mouth, preventing it from making a sound.

"You two..." Ye Tianchen was also startled. How did these two brothers, Black and White Impermanence, suddenly appear?

"Brother, don’t speak yet. Let’s leave here and by all means, don’t draw that female ghost’s attention. Otherwise, not even the gods can save us!" Hei Bai quickly said.

"That’s right. I didn’t expect there really to be such a female ghost here. Luckily, we two brothers are smart!" Wuchang said in a low voice.

Ye Tianchen furrowed his brows, subconsciously looking towards the female ghost striking the bell not far away...(To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)