Zhang Chen looked at Xie Lingyun, who had fainted, and thought of two ways to resolve the mystical serpent’s aura in her soul. The first way was to use the Yellow Spring Water to cleanse Xie Lingyun’s soul. The Yellow Spring Water naturally had the power to cleanse souls. To eliminate the serpent’s aura in her soul, it needed to be gradually refined with the Yellow Spring Water.
The second method was to use his own mouth to absorb the mysterious aura from Xie Lingyun’s soul. This was the simplest way, but the mysterious aura had already permeated her soul, and he feared he might not control the strength well. If he accidentally absorbed Xie Lingyun’s three souls and seven spirits, it would cause great trouble.
After thorough analysis, Zhang Chen decided to use the Yellow Spring Water to cleanse Xie Lingyun’s soul. He took out the Yellow Spring Water and utilized the Water Control Technique to guide it into her mouth and nose, continuously cleansing her soul.
As the Yellow Spring Water repeatedly washed over, the serpent’s aura gradually faded. Meanwhile, Xie Lingyun’s soul was becoming more refined under the cleansing of the Yellow Spring Water.
Normally, Xie Lingyun wouldn’t dare to use so much Yellow Spring Water or dare to recklessly cleanse her soul with it.
Yellow Spring Water is precious and can purify the soul and cleanse impurities, but it also has significant drawbacks. If used excessively, it can harm one’s own soul, causing memory loss at best, or turning the soul into a blank slate, losing self-awareness and becoming a blank soul ready for reincarnation.
Only Zhang Chen, mastering the Water Control Technique and having fine control over the Yellow Spring Water, had the courage to do this.
Zhang Chen cleansed Xie Lingyun’s soul for a day and night, finally eliminating the serpent’s aura. Then he saw Xie Lingyun slowly awaken from her coma, "What happened to me?"
"You were enchanted by the serpent and almost became its food. Fortunately, I was passing by and saved you," Zhang Chen said as Xie Lingyun awoke.
Upon hearing this, memories flooded Xie Lingyun’s mind, recalling her inexplicable killings, turning pale, "It was so dangerous; I almost got killed."
"What is this serpent you’re talking about?" Xie Lingyun asked, puzzled.
Zhang Chen explained how the serpent could bewilder people’s minds, control them to slaughter each other, and become its nourishment, emphasizing the serpent’s eggs, causing Xie Lingyun to be shocked, "According to you, those people didn’t eat exotic fruits but serpent’s eggs? Will they be possessed by the serpent and become its embodiment?"
"Exactly," Zhang Chen nodded affirmatively.
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyun gasped, secretly grateful she met Zhang Chen. Otherwise, she would have been doomed. Even if she hadn’t died by the swords of her guards, she would have met a dire fate after consuming the serpent’s egg, becoming the serpent’s host.
As Xie Lingyun marveled at the revelations, a sudden piercing pain came from her wound, "That was close, almost lost my life."
"Sister, what are your plans next?" Zhang Chen asked, looking at Xie Lingyun.
Enduring the pain, Xie Lingyun looked at Zhang Chen, wanting to accompany him, but realizing her injuries would burden him. She reluctantly said:
"This Spiritual World, though full of creation, is too dangerous. I should leave early and hire martial experts to explore."
Being of noble heritage, why should she risk herself?
She ventured here attracted by the Xin that could control the power of water and fire. Now that she knew the truth, there was no need to get involved.
Hiring martial experts to serve her, she could simply reap the benefits without risk. That was befitting of nobility.
The world never lacked daredevils willing to gamble their lives as stakes.
"The exit is not far. Sister, just go. Though you’re injured, it doesn’t hinder your movements. Rest assured; if there are treasures in this Spiritual World, I will remember you," Zhang Chen reassured Xie Lingyun.
"You’re staying here?" Xie Lingyun was surprised by Zhang Chen’s determination to continue exploring.
"There are things in the Spiritual World I must obtain," Zhang Chen replied.
The Mountain-moving Technique is the preliminary cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Profound Skill, which he must refine, and he lacked offensive means. This was the best opportunity to gain attacking techniques.
Mastering the Mountain-moving Technique would provide the means to protect himself before ascending to higher realms.
As for the miraculous creations within the Spiritual World, Zhang Chen wasn’t in a hurry to explore. His spiritual consciousness could enter this world anytime, treating it as his garden with plenty of opportunities to explore later.
With a few words of caution, Xie Lingyun limped away into the forest.
Though Xie Lingyun was physically injured, Zhang Chen had checked the surroundings for dangers, leaving no concern for her safety.
Watching Xie Lingyun’s departing figure, Zhang Chen summoned the Great Freedom Celestial Demon, "Which direction should we go?"
To reach the core of the First Heaven of the Spiritual World, it was crucial to confirm the direction, avoiding blindly wandering.