I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1497 - 887: Refining the Pillar (Part 3)

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Lu Qing journeys through the Immortal Palace's complex internal spaces with Old Cyan Dragon to find the Heaven-Reaching Jade Pillar. This pillar is the core of the Dao Artifact, containing ancient runes and immense power. Despite the overwhelming pressure, Lu Qing's strong Divine Soul allows him to approach and touch the pillar, entering a chaotic realm as he begins the refinement process.
Endless gray mist slowly swirled all around. In the heart of this swirling chaos, a colossal jade pillar emanated a brilliant white radiance. This jade pillar was a projection of the Heaven-Reaching Jade Pillar situated outside. Lu Qing discerned that he was within the internal space of the Jade Pillar, its very core. Without a moment's delay, his Divine Soul Power transformed into a beam of light, making a direct path towards the Jade Pillar. As he drew nearer, the oppressive force intensified. It was a soul-deep pressure, akin to a mountain descending upon his heart, threatening to suffocate him. This was the inherent resistance of a Dao Artifact, its natural aversion to unwanted intrusion. Yet, Lu Qing's Divine Soul proved exceptionally resilient. Having weathered countless trials of life and death, his willpower was as unyielding as solid rock. The mere opposition from a Dao Artifact was insufficient to break him. His Divine Soul Power pushed onward, relentlessly advancing. At long last, his Divine Soul made contact with the Jade Pillar. Instantly, a torrent of information surged into his mind, overwhelming him like a tidal wave. This influx contained knowledge pertaining to the Immortal Palace’s structure, the intricate setup of its restrictions, the mechanisms governing its arrays, and the profound secrets held within its runes. The scope of this information was vast and immensely deep. For typical cultivators, merely absorbing such data would shatter their Divine Soul, leading to immediate collapse. However, Lu Qing's Primordial Spirit far exceeded the ordinary. He composed his mind, proceeding with neither haste nor impatience, assimilating the information piece by piece, gradually gaining control of the Jade Pillar. Time drifted by, measured in slow increments. Outside, Old Cyan Dragon and the others observed Lu Qing with palpable anxiety, scarcely daring to draw a breath. They witnessed Lu Qing’s hand pressed firmly against the Jade Pillar, his stance unwavering. His physical form showed no indication of faltering. He remained motionless, like a perfectly sculpted statue. However, the luminescence surrounding the Jade Pillar fluctuated constantly. At times it shone brightly, at others it dimmed, and then it flickered with uncertainty. These shifts indicated the intense internal struggle Lu Qing was engaged in with the Jade Pillar’s core. Old Cyan Dragon’s nervousness manifested in the tight clenching of its dragon claws. The Black Bull’s eyes widened in apprehension, its entire being radiating tension. Though Ming Feng maintained her elegant composure, the deep concern visible in her phoenix eyes was unmistakable. Moments trickled by. Old Cyan Dragon and the rest maintained their vigil, unwilling to step away even for an instant. Finally, after a full day and night had elapsed, a profound transformation occurred within the Immortal Palace. It was an indescribable shift, as if the entire structure had awakened to life. The restrictions, the arrays, and the runes all ignited in unison, emitting a dazzling effulgence. Old Cyan Dragon perceived the change, pausing in stunned silence for a moment before trembling with elation. "Success! Ah Qing achieved it!" it cried out, its dragon eyes brimming with pure joy. The Black Bull practically leaped with excitement, its hooves flailing, "Really? Did he really succeed?" Ming Feng offered no words, but her phoenix eyes shone with undeniable delight. In that moment, Lu Qing found himself immersed in an extraordinary state. His consciousness had become one with the entirety of the Immortal Palace. He could perceive every aspect within its bounds. The layered dimensions, the myriad of restrictions, the numerous halls, and the beings that traversed them. Although, at present, only Old Cyan Dragon and its companions occupied the Immortal Palace. He sensed the Immortal Palace anchoring itself firmly in the void, its extensive network of roots extending outward, continuously drawing in energy from the Endless Void to sustain its existence. This energy flowed endlessly, perpetually. Such was the might of a Dao Artifact. When a mystical treasure ascends to the level of a Dao Artifact, it possesses the capability to draw sustenance directly from the deepest reaches of the void, operating autonomously even without direct guidance. It can even mend itself and evolve. A wave of deep emotion washed over Lu Qing. Suddenly, he recalled the fragment of broken jade residing within the World Origin Space of his homeworld. That very broken jade similarly possessed the ability to absorb energy from the void. Furthermore, its intrinsic quality was far superior to that of the Immortal Palace. After all, it was a shard from the Bright Ruyi, a treasure belonging to a Great Power of Mysterious Transformation. The Bright Ruyi, existing beyond the realm of Dao Artifacts. Even when fractured into a mere piece of broken jade, it retained the capacity to absorb void energy for self-restoration, even giving rise to a Life Realm. In comparison, while the Immortal Palace was undeniably potent, it could not rival that piece of broken jade. However, the Immortal Palace possessed its own distinct advantages. It was a complete Dao Artifact, fully operational in both offensive and defensive capabilities. Conversely, the broken jade was merely a fragment, capable only of passive energy absorption and unable to actively wield its power. Thoughts crisscrossed Lu Qing’s mind as he silently weighed the merits of both. Then, he opened his eyes. Before him stood the expectant gazes of Old Cyan Dragon and the others."Ah Qing!" Old Cyan Dragon inquired with great excitement, "Did you achieve success? Have you refined it?" Lu Qing offered a gentle smile and gave a nod. "It was successful." Upon hearing this, Old Cyan Dragon and the others erupted in jubilation. The Black Bull quivered with sheer delight, its bovine maw opening in a cheer: "Wonderful! We can finally leave!" Ming Feng, while maintaining a more composed demeanor, also displayed profound happiness within her phoenix-like eyes. Lu Qing observed their reactions, a sense of solace warming his heart. Without the slightest hesitation, with a mere flicker of his intention. In the ensuing moment, an unseen ripple emanated from him, swiftly encompassing the entirety of the Immortal Palace. Old Cyan Dragon and the others experienced a sensation of lightness pervading their forms, as though a burden that had confined them for an immeasurable duration had vanished. This was the very restraint that the Immortal Palace had previously imposed upon them. "Ah Qing..." Old Cyan Dragon was overcome with emotion, rendering him speechless. Lu Qing let out a subtle, knowing smile. "Seniors, you have now regained your freedom."