Spiritual Sphere

"Father, sect master!" Zhao Xiaohui, and The masters of the halls were stunned to see the sect master agree to enter. The sect master has always been a protector and defender of Zhao Yongzheng within the sect. To suddenly agree so easily was something that no one expected. 

"Enough!" The sect master raised his hand to silence them. "I have made my decision. Zhao Yongchen wants to go, I don't see anything stopping us from giving him something he wants like this at a time like this."

The masters of the halls looked at each other anxiously, unsure of the wisdom of the decision, but did not dare to oppose it. The sect master had unshakable determination in his eyes, and everyone knew that his decision would not be easily changed. 

"Yongchen," The sect master, said in a calm but powerful voice, "My approval does not mean that you are free to do what you like during the campaign. If you die, at least return your body in one piece."

"I understand." Zhao Yongchen bowed deeply before the sect master, a light smile creeping into his lips and eyes glistening with enthusiastic sparkle. 

"He'll be under your care, master of the formation hall" Sect master said, turning towards Qing Shan.

Qing Shan nodded her head with a light frown on her face. She was fully aware that this responsibility was greater than any previous task, even more complex than the harvest of the invisible spirits realm. He meant that she was tasked with protecting a disabled who could not cultivate, in a realm full of risks in every corner. This burden would be heavy on her, as he was the prolific son of the sect master for whom the heavens themselves would fight.

"Now leave, there are some things I must discuss with the masters of the halls. Zhao Xiaohui, keep moving forward like this and you will reach high status in the future, and perhaps one day you will take my place." The sect master smiled warmly at his daughter, feeling her growing power.

"Disciple Zhao Xiaohui thanks the sect master for his praise" Zhao Xiaohui bowed deeply, clasping her hands in front of her.

Zhao Yongchen and Zhao Xiaohui together left the sect master's palace.

"Sect master, are you sure of this decision?!" Master of the divine revelation sword hall, Shen Bolin, said, marveling at the decision of the sect master. 

"Don't worry, let's leave this conversation for now. There is something more important. Have you heard of the marriage of the son of the earth spirit sect to the daughter of the bamboo spirit sect?"

The earth spirit sect was the second most powerful sect after the eternal spirit sect, with three cultivators of refinement of existence. The bamboo spirit sect has two cultivators of refinement of existence. If this alliance is made, it will be the greatest threat to the eternal spirit sect. They might not care about that before. But with Lin Shan's death and severe injuries, they can't tolerate this.

The earth spirit sect possesses the most powerful defensive technique of the six Spirits sects, the seven-layer technique discovered by its founding ancestor within the invisible spirits realm. This technique made the sect one of the most powerful in the spirits zone, with three cultivating in refinement of existence.

The bamboo spirit sect was founded by their ancestor, who discovered the spiritual bamboo also within the invisible spirits realm. He planted it within the sect, and thanks to his medicinal spiritual energy and rich soil, the sect possessed the most powerful medicinal herbs. These herbs could be turned into breakthrough pills or used to treat deadly wounds, making the bamboo spirit sect variety unmatched in this regard.

"Yes, I've heard of it. These bastards from the earth spirit sect do not miss any opportunity to hostile us" said the master of the divine eye hall, Zhao Changming, with a gloomy voice. 

"Tsk, they will make good use of this opportunity to clamp down on us within the invisible spirits realm" added the master of the divine revelation sword, Shen Bolin, while his forehead was wrinkled.

The sect master sighed deeply before continuing, "We have to be careful and vigilant. Their alliance will give them great power, but it will be daydreaming if they really believe they can do something for us within the invisible spirits realm"

The master of phoenix hall, Deng Xiaowan, raised his hand in agreement, "I agree with that. They're well aware of that too, but it's okay to make our disciples more secure inside the invisible spirits realm."

"Mn" The sect master nodded, then looked at the master of the formation hall and said, "Qing Shan, let you take what you see fit into the invisible spirits realm"

Qing Shan bowed respectfully, saying in a determined voice, "At your command, the master of the sect." She was a little frowning, not only because of Zhao Yongzheng's disabled presence, but because she knew that caution should be doubled by the threat of the second most powerful sect in the spirits zone.

......

Meanwhile, Zhao Yongzheng was walking with his big sister, Zhao Xiaohui, until they stopped in front of a high-rise building consisting of several floors. The building was one of the most important landmarks within the sect, the techniques building. It hugs the sky, and its architectural design reflects the strength and grandeur embodied in every brick and pillar.

The building consists of a huge facade decorated with complex carvings showing the community's history. The large doors are decorated with protective spells to protect the precious stock inside. As they approached, Zhao Yongzheng sensed a tremendous spiritual energy flowing out of the building even as he could not cultivate.

The techniques building consists of several roles, each intended for a specific type of disciples: The first floor is intended for disciples from the outer halls, containing basic techniques and spellings that help them develop their first skills. The second floor is for disciples in the inner halls, where they can access advanced techniques and spiritual weapons that enhance their capabilities. The third floor features rare techniques and powerful spells dedicated to elite disciples and teachers. The fourth floor is a space reserved for the hall masters and the sect master, containing the sect's secrets and strongest technique, and the most guarded and complex.

The design of the inner building was spectacular, decorated with vast spiral ladders lit by torches that glow with spiritual energy, giving an atmosphere of charm and mystery. The walls were decorated with garrison symbols and incantations, filling the place with a halo of holiness and security. 

"Well, we're here. There are some spells that I want to reread again," Zhao Yongzheng said, smiling at his big sister as a sign to say goodbye.

Since Zhao Yongzheng was born, he has frequented this place to study spells. Although he could not fully understand it due to his inability to cultivate, he hoped one day to understand what the spell that saved him was.

"Don't overwhelm yourself too much," said Zhao Xiaohui with usual anxiety, getting used to these frequent visits to her brother, then saying goodbye to him and heading to the divine eye hall to continue her training.

As he entered the technology building, Zhao Yongzheng felt a slight pressure touching his soul, but continued to advance towards the second floor. He knew that the third floor was full of complex spells that even some powerful inner disciples didn't understand, let alone someone like him who could not cultivate.

Zhao Yongzheng smiled when he saw the Secretary-General and the second-floor guard, old Deng Shaoxing, who became half his teacher here. Deng Shaoxing had a curly face and white hair, reflecting many years of experience and wisdom; however, his eyes gleamed with exuberance and enthusiasm for everything new.

"Welcome, Zhao Yongchen," Deng Shaoxing said gently as he returned the smile.

The second floor was reserved for disciples entering the halls, and housed many books, spells, and techniques appropriate to their levels. The walls were covered with wooden shelves containing ancient books, and the floor of the room was decorated with luxurious carpets, reflecting the richness of the sect. 

Zhao Yongzheng took a look around it, sensing the familiar and calm atmosphere. Ready to begin his usual study, he heads towards a shelf, trying to understand a new spell or perhaps unravel one of the secrets of spells he has read before.

took a book he had read earlier and sat in his usual chair. As soon as he was seated, Deng Shaoxing bent his back over his chair and closed his eyes as usual. 

closed his eyes deeply and entered into a state of meditation. Suddenly, he found himself in another realm within his mind, a vast, dark but vibrant realm. There was mysterious energy flowing around every corner, making him feel something unusual lurking in the middle of this darkness.

In the midst of this vast realm, something mysterious slowly begins to appear. It was not a building, not a technique, not even a talisman, but a radiant spiritual sphere that glowed with warm light. The closer the ball got to clarity, Zhao Yongzheng could feel its energy frequencies reverberating deep in his soul, as if interacting with his presence.

The spiritual sphere began to manifest itself more clearly, filling the surrounding darkness with bright light. Inside the ball was a complex pattern of symbols and spells that magically intertwined with each other. These symbols radiated with an ancient and profound aura, as if they held the secrets of the universe in them.

Zhao Yongzheng slowly approached the spiritual sphere until it was completely in front of him, face to face with this mysterious object. If anyone else had seen Zhao Yongzheng at this moment, they would have been completely shocked. His features changed unusually, with a grin on his lips and a strange glow on his eyes that did not resemble the charm of habit. 

His face stood clearly between the surrounding darkness, where gentle breathings of the light of the spiritual sphere were breathed, causing his features to shine with a quiet but powerful light. Ancient symbols sat on his face, as if they played a role in explaining what he saw.

His malicious smile was reinforced by the glossy pearl teeth that appeared when he bent his head slightly. These bright teeth reflected the bright light emitted by the spiritual ball, adding a touch of mystery and gravity to its face. There was no sign of anxiety or fear in his expression, but rather a view of exploration and malicious curiosity.

As the spiritual sphere glowed increasingly, colors danced on its face, consistent with the magical symbols that shone within it. it seemed as if he was getting direct signals from the ball, and each symbol represents a new step in his understanding of this mysterious object. 

At the moment, Zhao Yongzheng seemed to possess a deep secret, as if the spiritual sphere in front of him was a key to more puzzles and abilities yet to be discovered. It was an unusual sight.

"Hahh, time is near, that damned heaven will soon send its tribulation, I can feel it coming very close." Zhao Yongzheng laughed maliciously, as his laugh was separated from nature, as if it were a dark echo reverberating through the surrounding space. His tones were full of subterfuge and cynicism, as if they were a profound understanding of the future that others could not help feeling.

His wicked smile brought out his shining fangs, while the bright light from the spiritual sphere added a demonic touch to his face. Even at that moment, there was no sign of fear or hesitation; on the contrary, it seemed as if he was enjoying approaching the moment of decisiveness, as if he were witnessing a display worthy of meditation on his dark magic.