Young Song: The Hidden Sword God, Han Yi and Her Child Arrive at the Door.

Deep within Penglai Immortal Island lies a secret realm that even most of the island's disciples have never set foot in.

This place is shrouded in mist all year round. The mist is not ordinary mountain water vapor, but spiritual mist formed by the liquefaction of extremely rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The mist has a dreamy milky white color, and occasionally it reflects a rainbow of colors under the sunlight, like the most mysterious blank space in a fairyland painting.

Walking along a bluestone path almost completely covered by wild grass, you are flanked by ancient trees that have stood for thousands of years. Their intertwined branches and leaves block out the sun, with only a few scattered spots of light filtering through the layers of leaves to create dappled light and shadow on the ground.

The air was filled with an indescribable fragrance, a unique aroma produced by the mixture of spiritual herbs, fruits, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. With each breath, one felt as if every pore on the body was opening up, as if even the internal organs were being cleansed by this fragrance.

After passing through this ancient forest, a bright and open view suddenly appeared before us.

This is a valley with a radius of no more than a hundred feet, surrounded by steep cliffs. The cliffs are covered with unknown vines with tiny pale purple flowers.

The bottom of the valley is flat and smooth, covered with fine white sand and gravel that makes a soft rustling sound when stepped on.

In the very center of the valley, a pool of water lies quietly.

The pool water had a strange emerald green color, and its surface was completely still, as calm as a huge piece of jade.

But beneath this seemingly calm surface lies a vast vitality that could drive any martial artist mad.

This is the most precious place on Penglai Immortal Island—the Marrow Cleansing Pool!

Legend has it that this pool of water was formed from a drop of primordial dew left behind when this world was first created.

If an ordinary person can soak in it, they can be cleansed of their marrow and bones, transformed, and their foundation rebuilt!

now.

In the center of this marrow-cleansing pool, a young man sat cross-legged, his upper body bare.

Desolate.

His eyes were tightly closed, his brows were slightly furrowed, and his expression showed some pain.

The emerald green pool water was continuously seeping into his body through his pores, transforming into powerful yet vibrant currents of heat that were frantically washing over his already somewhat withered meridians.

"hiss--"

Xiao Se gasped.

This feeling is like someone is taking a dull knife and scraping away the poison from his veins bit by bit!

Although his once-abolished hidden meridians have been largely restored under the nurturing of Su Changqing's Enlightenment Tea and Mental Calculation Method, some minor flaws still remain at the broken points.

These flaws may not be noticeable under normal circumstances, but they can become fatal weaknesses when breaking through to a higher level!

Now, what the water in the Marrow Cleansing Pool is doing is forcibly tearing apart these flaws, and then using that immense vitality to stitch them back together and repair them, making his meridians wider and stronger than before!

"Hold on!"

"This is an essential step in rebuilding my foundation! Only by getting through this can I truly return to my peak, and perhaps even go further!"

Xiao Se screamed wildly in his heart.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to focus on the "digital maze" in his mind.

This set of mental arithmetic methods from "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art," modified by Su Changqing, played a significant role at this time.

It's like a super processor, precisely breaking down the chaotic and violent energy flow within Xiao Se's body into countless tiny data models. Then, through calculations, it guides this energy to repair the areas most in need of repair.

In this tug-of-war between extreme pain and extreme calm.

The aura within Xiao Se's body began to undergo a dramatic transformation.

The restrained and profound true energy that originally belonged to the Free and Unfettered Heavenly Realm began to slowly boil and sublimate. Faintly, a trace of extremely weak yet supreme aura was being conceived and born deep within his dantian.

That is……

The seed of a mystical journey!

By the pool.

Mo Yi, dressed in a blue robe, stood with his hands behind his back, quietly gazing at the desolate scene in the pond.

As the owner of this island, he knew better than anyone the domineering nature of the Marrow Cleansing Pool. If an ordinary person dared to enter, let alone cleanse their marrow, they probably wouldn't even last the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before being overwhelmed by the immense vitality.

But this young man named Xiao Se not only survived, but it seems that he is even using this opportunity to break through to a higher level!

"What a terrifying mentality."

Mo Yi couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "The power within him, though not yet fully formed, already shows signs of divine travel. Given time, he will surely achieve great things."

"and……"

Mo Yi's eyes flickered. "The cultivation method he practices is quite strange. It doesn't seem to be any known internal energy cultivation method in the Central Plains martial arts world. Instead, it's more like... a technique for deducing celestial secrets?"

"That's mental arithmetic."

A lazy voice suddenly rang out behind Mo Yi.

Mo Yi was startled.

Even with his peak perception, he couldn't sense when this person appeared!

He turned around abruptly.

Suddenly, Su Changqing appeared behind him, holding a blade of grass he had picked from somewhere, which he was idly chewing on.

"Mr. Su."

Mo Yi quickly bowed, his attitude even more respectful than before. Having witnessed Su Changqing's unfathomable methods, this once high and mighty immortal from the East Sea had completely corrected his position.

"No need, no need."

Su Changqing waved his hand, walked to the edge of the pool, and glanced at Xiao Se, who was still struggling to hold on.

"This kid's foundation is even weaker than I thought. The person who crippled his martial arts back then was quite ruthless; they wanted to extinguish all his hopes."

"However, destruction precedes construction. Although the water in this Marrow Cleansing Pool is domineering, it can thoroughly clean up his mess. When he comes out, not only will his hidden meridians be fully restored, but even his Imperial Dragon Qi will be able to condense into a physical form."

As Su Changqing spoke, he turned to look at Mo Yi.

"Brother Mo, this place is quite nice. It's full of spiritual energy and has a tranquil environment, much better than that smoky and chaotic Tianqi City."

"If you like it, sir, then Penglai Island is yours. Mo Yi is willing to pack up and leave at any time," Mo Yi said tactfully.

He now understood that this man was someone not to be trifled with. If he wanted to, he could take over an entire island, or even fill in the whole sea, and probably no one would dare say a word against it.

"Forget it, I don't have time to be an island owner."

Su Changqing spat out the foxtail grass in his mouth. "I hate trouble the most. I'd rather spend that time playing games with my daughter."

Upon hearing the mention of Xiao Nuomi, a complex emotion flashed in Mo Yi's eyes.

"Sir, your daughter... is a person with great fortune."

"How so?" Su Changqing raised an eyebrow.

"Judging from your daughter's destiny, it seems she doesn't fall into this category."

Mo Yi hesitated for a moment before speaking her suspicions, "Moreover, there seems to be an extremely terrifying power hidden within her. That power even makes me feel uneasy."

"You're quite accurate in your judgment."

Su Changqing smiled and did not deny it.

Little Nuomi was conceived by him using the "Creation Qi" of the system, combined with his own and Li Hanyi's bloodline; she was truly "born divine"!

It would be strange if it didn't have something special about it.

"However, that power is still sealed by me. When she grows up and has the ability to control it, it will naturally be released."

Su Changqing looked at Mo Yi, "As for you, Little Brother Mo, when are you planning to resolve your own little mess?"

Mo Yi was startled.

He knew what Su Changqing was talking about.

That was his only obsession, which led him to live a lonely life on this island for a hundred years and even fall into the demonic path!

Save my sister!

"Sir...can you really save my sister?"

Mo Yi's voice trembled, and her usually calm eyes were now filled with an undisguised longing and despair.

He tried countless methods.

He even considered using a wicked, fate-altering technique to sacrifice all the living beings on the island in exchange for his sister's resurrection.

But these failures over the past century have almost driven him mad!

"There are several types of rescues."

Su Changqing found a clean rock to sit on and said slowly, "If she had just died and her soul hadn't completely dissipated, I could easily bring her back. But how many years has your sister been dead? Her bones must be ashes by now, right?"

Mo Yi's eyes dimmed instantly.

Yes.

A century has passed.

The world changes.

Even their souls have probably already vanished into the world, so how can they be saved?

"but……"

Su Changqing changed the subject, his tone revealing an inexplicable confidence, "There is nothing in this world that I, Su Changqing, cannot do. As long as your sister's true spirit is still alive, I have a way to bring her back to life."

"A true spirit?!"

Mo Yi suddenly raised her head, as if grasping at a straw, "What you mean, sir..."

"Don't get excited."

Su Changqing pressed his hand down, "To reunite the true spirit, one needs immense fortune and vitality. The water in this Marrow Cleansing Pool is somewhat useful, but far from enough. Moreover..."

He looked Mo Yi up and down, his eyes showing some disdain.

"Look at you now, neither human nor ghost. Even if your sister came back to life, she would be scared to death by you. Look at you, your eyes are sunken, your forehead is dark, and you exude a demonic aura. If you went out like this, people would think you were some old zombie that crawled out of an ancient tomb."

Mo Yi blushed.

In his efforts to revive his sister over the years, he did indeed go astray and practiced some forbidden techniques, which caused a huge change in his appearance and temperament.

"Sir, you are right. Mo Yi knows she was wrong."

"To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."

Su Changqing stood up, patted Mo Yi on the shoulder, and said, "First, you need to dispel this demonic energy and calm your mind. When you can eat my braised pork and drink Xiao Se's Forget-Me-Not Wine like a normal person, then we can talk about saving your sister."

"Remember, clinging to things too tightly will only harm yourself and others. Letting go is the only way to be reborn."

Only by letting go can we be reborn.

These six words struck Mo Yi's heart like a resounding bell.

He stood there blankly, his mind replaying the events of the past century.

Those crazy obsessions, that madness of doing anything to revive his sister, all seem so ridiculous and pathetic at this moment.

"I see."

Mo Yi closed her eyes, and two lines of clear tears slid down her cheeks.

When he opened his eyes again, most of the demonic energy in them had dissipated, replaced by a long-lost clarity and tranquility.

"Thank you for your guidance, sir!"

Mo Yi bowed deeply to Su Changqing.

This bow is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and submission.

Su Changqing waved his hand and said nothing more.

He turned to look at the young man undergoing a painful transformation in the marrow cleansing pool.

"Xiao Se, it's about time you came out."

As Su Changqing finished speaking.

"boom!"

The once calm surface of the Marrow Cleansing Pool suddenly began to churn violently!

A terrifying suction force erupted from Xiao Se's body, and the dense spiritual mist around him seemed to be summoned by something, rushing madly towards him!

"roar--!!!"

A deafening dragon roar emanated from Xiao Se's body!

This sound was not a manifestation of internal energy, but a real dragon roar filled with imperial majesty!

Followed by.

Before Mo Yi's shocked eyes, a golden five-clawed dragon phantom rose into the air from behind Xiao Se!

The golden dragon was tens of feet long, its entire body radiating dazzling golden light, every scale clearly visible. It hovered in mid-air, its majestic dragon eyes surveying everything below!

"Imperial Dragon Qi?!"

Mo Yi exclaimed in surprise.

He had lived for a hundred years and had seen countless geniuses, but this was the first time he had ever seen a method that could materialize the imperial dragon energy and condense it into a true dragon phantom!

Moreover, this aura...

"A near-divine journey?!"

Mo Yi felt the oppressive aura emanating from Xiao Se, and her heart was filled with turmoil.

This young man was only at the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm before he went in.

How long has it been?

Half a day!

He actually crossed that insurmountable chasm that countless people spend their entire lives trying to cross, and reached the realm of half-step divine travel?!

This is simply unbelievable!

"Splash—"

Water splashed everywhere.

Xiao Se slowly stood up from the Marrow Cleansing Pool.

His muscles became even more defined, and every inch of his skin radiated a faint jade-like sheen. His already handsome face now possessed an indescribable air of majesty and dominance.

He opened his eyes.

His left eye was as deep as an abyss, while his right eye shone with golden light!

Hidden veins, reshaped!

The soul is complete!

That once-renowned genius of Tianqi, Prince Yong'an Xiao Chuhe, finally...

It's a complete comeback!

Feeling the seemingly endless surging power within his body, Xiao Se took a deep breath, then leaped and landed on the shore.

He ignored Mo Yi's shocked gaze, walked straight to Su Changqing, knelt on one knee, and performed the most solemn salute.

"Xiao Se kowtows in gratitude for your life-saving grace, sir!"

His voice was calm, but every word was filled with gratitude and loyalty.

Get up.

Su Changqing accepted the bow without hesitation, and then casually tossed over a set of clean clothes.

"Although you've made a breakthrough, don't be too complacent. You're only at the half-step Divine Realm; you're still no match for true masters."

As Su Changqing spoke, a meaningful glint flashed in his eyes.

"However, it's enough to deal with the old, weak, sick, and disabled in Tianqi City."

"Go on, dry yourself off. Then... get ready to come back to Apocalypse with me."

"Go and take back everything you've lost, one by one, with your own hands!"