Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2097: Taichi Domain
Previously on Invincible Little School Doctor...
Within the Yin Yang Marsh, time ceased to have meaning for Ye Haochuan as he diligently collected and pieced together the scattered gray fragments. After what felt like an eternity, he finally managed to assemble them into a coherent form.
It then dawned on him that this assembled object was, in fact, a segment of the legendary Taichi Yin Yang Fish. A jolt of understanding coursed through Ye Haochuan, amplifying his excitement.
Without hesitation, he left the assembled Yang Fish behind and ventured into the stark white expanse, the domain of the Yin Fish.
Following another stretch of indeterminate time, the Yin Fish was finally completed. As the last piece clicked into place, the two fractured Yin Yang Fish began to vibrate. In a flash, they soared outward, merging with their counterparts on the other side of the boundary to form a single, complete Taichi Puzzle.
This Taichi Diagram, a sight unseen in the Immortal Realm, was a familiar symbol from his past life in Huaxia. Ye Haochuan surmised that this particular Taichi was unique to the Hua Clan.
The instant the Taichi Puzzle fused, the surrounding world of pure black and white dissolved, replaced by a sudden, striking clarity.
Beyond the confines of the Yin Yang Marsh, Cody and a contingent of winged angels were keenly observing the events unfolding within.
These angels, a mix of stark black and pristine white wings, appeared incongruous yet maintained an atmosphere devoid of any discord.
The very moment the chaotic murk of the Yin Yang Marsh gave way to clarity, Cody let out a sharp gasp of astonishment.
"Could it truly be that brat? How is this even possible? He's merely at the Early Stage of Immortal Transformation!"
Cody struggled to comprehend how someone at such a low cultivation level could not only survive a place where even True Immortal Realm experts met their end but also instigate such profound changes within the Yin Yang Marsh.
Unbeknownst to him, Ye Haochuan's unique Mutated Heavenly Eye possessed an affinity that countered the marsh's oppressive environment. Coupled with sheer luck in evading two formidable demon beasts, he had stumbled upon this extraordinary encounter.
Alternatively, it could be said that this very entity was awaiting Ye Haochuan's arrival, an event destined for him to resolve with effortless grace.
"A Yellow Skin? Could it be a surviving remnant of the Hua Clan?" another observer marveled aloud.
"But how is that conceivable? Weren't they all declared eradicated? How could such potent remnants still exist?"
"The prophecy of the Divine Ancestor holds true; it appears our Heavenly Emissary Clan must..."
Cody, overhearing the escalating speculation, interjected with forceful irritation, "This is hardly the time for such grand pronouncements. He's only at the Early Stage of Immortal Transformation, and we have him surrounded. If we eliminate him now, what significant impact could he possibly have?"
His words resonated instantly, and all eyes turned toward Ye Haochuan, their gazes burning with lethal intent.
Ye Haochuan, upon perceiving the imposing group outside, felt a surge of exasperation and a desire to curse his lineage.
"Damn it, I hardly provoked any of your ancestors aggressively, why has such a massive crowd suddenly appeared?"
He counted at least ten angels present, the majority of whom sported four wings. The most formidable among them boasted six wings, indicating they were at the Peak of Immortal Transformation.
Facing such a formidable assembly, Ye Haochuan knew that even ten of him wouldn't stand a chance of escaping alive.
He remained unaware that had it not been for the usual discretion of the Holy See's eight-winged angels, their presence might have been revealed here.
"Damn, if only I hadn't bothered assembling this thing! I gained absolutely nothing worthwhile and only managed to expose my location to the enemy!" Ye Haochuan lamented his decision.
He was certain that if the black and white expanse of the marsh had persisted, these individuals would not have dared to intrude.
As if sensing Ye Haochuan's despair, the completed Taichi Puzzle suddenly vibrated and abruptly phased into his forehead.
In that instant, Ye Haochuan experienced a wave of intense dizziness, as if a heavy object had struck his head.
Immediately after, the Manual of Returning to the Origin of Wondrous Flowers inexplicably activated. It channeled Spiritual Energy from his Dantian, directing it towards his Divine Platform, which helped Ye Haochuan regain a measure of lucidity.
He then realized that the Taichi Puzzle had penetrated his Niwan Palace, spinning relentlessly within.
The Spiritual Energy flowing from the Manual of Returning to the Origin of Wondrous Flowers cascaded onto the puzzle, intensifying its fervor and accelerating its spin.
At this juncture, Ye Haochuan felt the Spiritual Energy coursing through the Taichi Puzzle, undergoing a transformation into Flower Energy.
"Hmm? Aren't Spiritual Energy and Flower Energy fundamentally distinct? Since when could Flower Energy be derived from Spiritual Energy?" Ye Haochuan exclaimed in utter astonishment.
Ever since he first encountered Flower Energy, it had existed independently of Spiritual Energy, neither yielding to the other.
During the cultivation phase within the Immortal Transformation Realm, the process involved a gradual replacement of Spiritual Energy with Flower Energy, a notoriously arduous undertaking.
If Flower Energy could be generated directly from Spiritual Energy, the entire process would be far more straightforward!
A sudden realization dawned upon Ye Haochuan; with this ability, his cultivation speed would accelerate dramatically.
"Kid, meet your end!"
Just as Ye Haochuan was basking in his delight, the angels descending from above could no longer restrain themselves and charged downwards en masse.
"This thing is indeed marvelous, but one must be alive to savor its benefits!" Ye Haochuan's elation was instantly dampened as he recognized the renewed danger, feeling a pang of despair.
Yet, this was hardly the moment to succumb to hopelessness.
He clenched his jaw fiercely and summoned the Halberd of Heaven and Earth, steeling himself for the fight.
At this precise instant, the Taichi Puzzle within him quivered once more. An indescribable sensation surged through Ye Haochuan's entire body, infusing him with immense strength.
Ha~
Ye Haochuan let out a powerful roar, and this newfound strength erupted outwards.
He witnessed a Yin Yang Diagram materialize and expand beneath his feet, growing to a diameter of approximately ten meters before finally ceasing its expansion.
Within this zone, he felt an astonishing sense of control over everything, even perceiving the subtle sprouting of a tiny seed somewhere nearby.
"Could this be... a domain?" Cody, the first angel to break through the ranks, exclaimed in astonishment.
"Impossible! Isn't a domain a power exclusive to peak experts of the True Immortal Realm?" The other angels were equally taken aback.
"No, we must eliminate this brat swiftly. Allowing him to mature would undoubtedly lead to endless calamities!" declared the six-winged angel with grim resolve.
Acting upon his command, over a dozen angels attacked with even greater ferocity.
As they stepped within the confines of the Taichi shadow, their bodies suddenly felt heavy, and their movements became noticeably sluggish.
Ye Haochuan perceived this effect most acutely; within this domain, the angels' combat power was diminished by at least thirty percent.
Ye Haochuan had previously experienced a semblance of domain-like power during his mastery of the Long Family Technique.
That technique granted him unparalleled advantage in close-quarters combat, making him feel as though victory was assured once an enemy was within a meter of him.
However, that sensation was distinct from his current experience. Not only was the range significantly different, but the feeling of control back then was nowhere near as tangible and precise as it was now.
It appears that even if I wished for death, Heaven itself does not intend for me to perish easily, Ye Haochuan mused inwardly with a touch of smugness.
"Come then, let me test the true might of this newly acquired power!"