Chapter 79 The Spirit containing Gourd

Jiang Li slowly opened his eyes. The world around him was hazy, as if he were standing in an endless abyss.

The originally blurred vision gradually became clear, yet everything seemed extremely distant.

He tried hard to focus his attention and looked at the worried face in front of him - Shangguan Hao.

"Young Master, are you alright?" Shangguan Hao's voice was low and urgent, with undisguised anxiety in his eyes.

Jiang Li slightly moved his fingers, trying to respond. However, a sharp pain spread from his chest, accompanied by intense soul - power fluctuations that made it almost impossible for him to make a sound.

It was as if a huge boulder was pressing on his chest, almost suffocating him and making it difficult for him to breathe.

"Don't push yourself, Young Master. Rest first." Shangguan Hao's voice was firm with no room for doubt. He gently helped Jiang Li sit up, trying to relieve his pain."I will protect you."

Jiang Li didn't say anything. He just closed his eyes tightly and began to forcefully sense the changes within his body.

The damage to his soul was extremely severe. Every beat of his soul was accompanied by great pain, as if being burned by a fierce fire.

That tearing feeling almost made him lose consciousness, but he still persevered. It was precisely this tenacity that had allowed him to come this far.

Suddenly, a cold breath came from within his body. It was the power of the Snow Soul, which originated from the white jade of the Yin - Yang Jade.

At this moment, Moyuan around his neck showed no reaction, still as silent as stagnant water.

The cold air quickly penetrated deep into his soul, bringing some relief and alleviating the depletion of his soul power caused by excessive consumption.

However, this cold air clashed violently with the intense vitality in his body. It was like a collision between ice and fire, and an indescribable pain swept over him.

Jiang Li took a deep breath, enduring the pain that almost drove him to the verge of collapse. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart,"Snow Soul, can your cold power help me get through this?"

He began to sink his spirit into a meditative state, circulating the Ren Yuan True Scripture, trying to balance the deep - seated cold air and the intense vitality in his body.

As the true qi circulated, Jiang Li could feel that his meridians were becoming clearer.

The spiritual energy and vitality intertwined and converged like two rivers, gradually forming a delicate balance.

The cold air of the Snow Soul was suppressed by him, and the true qi in his body was also guided invisibly, gradually becoming smoother.

The cracks in his soul were healing bit by bit. This process was slow and difficult, but Jiang Li knew that as long as he persevered, he could be reborn from the ashes.

At this moment, he was no longer simply relying on strength and skills to repair his body and soul, but engaged in a deep - level game with the energy within his body.

This was not only a restoration of the body but also a breakthrough of the spirit and will.

The cold air of the Snow Soul was still spreading within his body, yet a new tacit understanding was gradually taking shape between it and Jiang Li's true qi.

He began to sense the changes in his soul. Although the intertwined feeling of cold and heat was painful, the clearly enhanced aura made him involuntarily let out a groan.

"The power of the heaven - earth qi movement in the Ren Yuan True Scripture is indeed formidable," Jiang Li marveled inwardly. He could feel the power of his body gradually recovering, and the circulation of his true qi becoming increasingly smooth.

Every strand of true qi passing through the meridians seemed to carry the power of heaven and earth, mending his soul.

Time seemed to slow down remarkably at this moment. Every minute and every second was testing Jiang Li's will.

Finally, after several painful struggles, Jiang Li opened his eyes.

Although his soul had not fully recovered, the powerful vitality within his body surged once again.

Jiang Li sat up, feeling this powerful force, and took a deep breath.

Sensing that his cultivation level had been significantly improved, it was as if all the pain had passed.

"Hehe, I actually have to thank Cheng Yankun," Jiang Li murmured to himself, a faint, barely - noticeable smile flashing in his eyes."He sent me a precious weapon."

The others had all woken up and were guarding the perimeter. Only Ye Xiaoke was keeping watch beside him.

When Ye Xiaoke saw Jiang Li wake up, she immediately threw herself into his arms and sobbed,"I'm sorry, Big Brother Jiang. Xiaoke is useless. I let you get hurt." Her voice was tinged with remorse and guilt.

Jiang Li was both amused and touched. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair, softly consoling her,"Don't cry. See, I'm fine. It's all over."

As soon as he finished speaking, the other team members came over one after another to inquire about Jiang Li's injuries.

Jiang Li smiled and waved his hand."It's nothing serious. Everyone, don't worry too much."

Shangguan Hao was still standing vigilantly on the outer edge of the team, ready to deal with any unexpected situations at any time.

Jiang Li looked at him, knowing that although Shangguan Hao didn't say anything, in this unfamiliar environment, they still couldn't let their guard down.

"Shangguan Hao, don't be too tense," Jiang Li said in a calm tone."Let's take a short rest. We can't stop on our journey. We'll set off again soon."

Shangguan Hao still didn't relax his vigilance. He stared at the distant horizon, and after a moment of silence, he nodded."Alright, Young Master. We'll set off once we're ready."

Jiang Li took a deep breath, feeling the abundant vitality within his body. Although he was still a bit tired, it was enough to support him to continue on his journey.

Thinking about the gains from this encounter, he gently took out the gourd from his storage ring.

The gourd seemed ordinary on the outside. Its black lacquered surface was engraved with intricate runes, exuding a sense of oppression.

Jiang Li picked up the gourd gently, his gaze slightly focused as he recalled the intense battle with Cheng Yankun.

Although he had defeated Cheng Yankun, who had fled with severe injuries, this gourd was the only thing he managed to snatch.

He couldn't help but wonder how to use this thing. He hadn't even heard of its name, but it didn't seem like an ordinary magic tool.

Just as Jiang Li was deep in thought, Shangguan Hao noticed the gourd in his hand, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

"Is this... the Yunling Gourd?" Shangguan Hao murmured in a low voice, with a hint of disbelief.

Jiang Li nodded, his expression thoughtful."So, you recognize this treasure?"

Shangguan Hao took a deep breath and said in a solemn tone,"This is one of the nine top - tier treasures in the world - the Yunling Gourd. The other eight are the Starry Wheel Disk, the Yin - Yang Twin Jades, the Sky - Burning Flame Cauldron, the Kongling Imperial Seal, the Primordial Spirit Pearl, the Void - Riding Immortal Boat, the Nine - Turn Soul - Returning Mirror, and the Purple - Gold Soul - Calming Bell.

According to legends, the Yunling Gourd can absorb the spiritual energy between heaven and earth and store the spirits of all things. It is not only a treasury of cultivation resources but also a powerful offensive magic weapon. Its power is so great that it can devour spiritual power, weaken the enemy's momentum, and continuously provide spiritual power to the holder. It is a divine object that countless cultivators dream of obtaining."

Jiang Li nodded slightly, understanding dawning on him."No wonder Cheng Yankun could continuously output spiritual power. It turns out this treasure conceals huge energy behind it. The Yin - Yang Twin Jades should be my Snow Soul and Moyuan. Now I'm carrying two supreme treasures.

However, I don't know what level the Mo Li Sword is. I always thought it was just an ordinary long sword that was a bit sharper. Unexpectedly, after all this time, it can still cut through iron like mud, and there isn't a single scratch on the sword body."

A complex look flashed across Shangguan Hao's eyes, and then he continued,"Although the Yunling Gourd is powerful, it also has limitations. The spiritual energy it can absorb is limited, and long - term use will deplete the spiritual energy within it. Moreover, if you look at the bottom of the gourd, there is a seven - star logo. It means there are seven small gourds. Each time you gather one, a star will light up. Only when you gather all seven can its full power be unleashed. Finding even one is considered an incredibly great stroke of luck."

Jiang Li turned the gourd upside down. Sure enough, there was a pattern of seven stars in a row at the bottom. Now, two stars were lit, which meant that two small gourds had already been collected.

Jiang Li nodded, pondering in his heart. This treasure could undoubtedly greatly enhance the combat power of his team.

He said softly,"Since we've obtained it, we should make good use of it. This gourd can provide powerful support for our battles."

Shangguan Hao was silent for a moment, then gave Jiang Li a deep look."Since you've decided, Young Master, we'll use this as a boost. But be extremely careful when using it, lest it attract the attention of those with ill intentions."

Jiang Li nodded."I'll be careful."

At this moment, the atmosphere around them relaxed slightly. Everyone stood up one after another and started preparing to move on. Jiang Li stretched and looked into the distance.

"Let's go. The destination is still to the northwest. There's a city nearby where we can take a rest."

"Yes."