Chapter 81

In his previous life, Su Yi had never unlocked the nine seals of the Nine Prisons Sword.

The only gain was that before his reincarnation, he obtained a force of enlightenment from the Nine Prisons Sword, which led to the creation of the *He Huazizai Sutra*, a divine soul cultivation method.

He was certain that the profundity of the *He Huazizai Sutra* was no less than the supreme inheritance of the Great Wasteland Buddhist path, the *Amitabha Illuminating All Heavens Sutra*, or the supreme Daoist scripture, the *Cave Heaven Mystic Light Divine Court Sutra*!

In fact, it might even surpass them!

This confidence came from the Sword Master of the Profound Balance.

It was a judgment made based on his 108,000 years of experience and his unparalleled Daoist cultivation in the Great Wasteland.

However, what made Su Yi hesitate was that the *He Huazizai Sutra* was incomplete, and it could only be cultivated up to the "Emperor" level of the Profound Dao path.

The Profound Dao path is divided into three major realms: Profound Illumination, Profound Depth, and Profound Union.

With the means of his previous life, Su Yi had only managed to deduce and compile the *He Huazizai Sutra* up to the Profound Illumination level.

It wasn't that he lacked wisdom, but the force of enlightenment he obtained from the Nine Prisons Sword's seals was only enough to achieve this much.

"Since I could gain enlightenment from the Nine Prisons Sword in my previous life, why can't I do it again in this life?"

After a long while, the hesitation in Su Yi's eyes gradually turned into a determined look.

"I will cultivate the *He Huazizai Sutra*!"

He Huazizai, meaning "transforming all," is the core of this Daoist scripture, which allows the cultivation of the soul using all the forces of heaven and earth.

As the soul grows stronger, it can evolve into everything in the world, transforming myriad phenomena and various worlds.

Here, "he" refers to heaven and the Dao.

Those who cultivate this Daoist scripture have a soul like "he," drawing on the power of heaven and the Dao to refine themselves and evolve the various mysteries and essences of heaven and the Dao, which is indescribably wondrous.

When cultivated to the Emperor level, one can manifest the traces of myriad paths and heavens within the soul, thereby performing various miraculous soul techniques.

This is what is meant by transforming myriad phenomena and transforming various heavens.

"He Huazizai can naturally draw on all the forces in the world to refine the soul!"

"In a place like the Azure Continent, where the spiritual energy is depleted and scarce, cultivating the *He Huazizai Sutra* is undoubtedly the most suitable."

After making his decision, Su Yi no longer hesitated and began to focus on how to cultivate this soul secret technique.

Although the spiritual energy on the Azure Continent is scarce and thin, there are many other forces that can be utilized.

For example, malevolent qi and yin qi.

Cultivating the *He Huazizai Sutra* can make full use of these forces.

To put it bluntly, the power of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky, and the qi of the mortal world, can all be utilized by this secret technique!

This is the essence of the word "zizai" (freedom).

Unrestrained by the constraints of heaven and earth, not bound by the myriad paths of the world, everything can be used for one's own benefit!

"If I use the Nine Prisons Sword to refine my soul, will it also have a similar wondrous effect?"

Suddenly, Su Yi's heart stirred.

The Nine Prisons Sword has always been suspended in his soul. If he could utilize it, he wouldn't need to go to the trouble of gathering other forces in the world to refine his soul.

Moreover, the original profundity of the *He Huazizai Sutra* came from a force of enlightenment from the nine seals of the Nine Prisons Sword, so they share a common origin.

Thinking of this, Su Yi decided to give it a try.

Even if he encountered danger, he could stop in time.

*Huff*

Exhaling a long breath, Su Yi cleared his mind.

Once all杂念 were gone, he quietly began to practice the soul-refining method of the *He Huazizai Sutra*.

Observing the world with the soul, the world appears.

Observing mountains and seas, mountains and seas appear.

Observing the Nine Prisons Sword...

Quietly, Su Yi visualized the form, aura, and essence of the Nine Prisons Sword, gradually sketching a picture in his mind.

In the picture, it was as if an invisible brush first outlined the mysterious and dark contours of the Nine Prisons Sword...

Gradually, it sketched the nine divine chains entwined around the Nine Prisons Sword.

Every detail of the shape, position, and color of each divine chain was vividly presented.

But at this point, it was only "similar in form."

Next, Su Yi began to try to visualize the aura of the Nine Prisons Sword.

Only by visualizing the essence of the sword could he truly utilize its power to refine his soul.

However, even though Su Yi was extremely cautious, unexpected changes still occurred the moment he began to visualize.

*Boom!*

The nine divine chains on the Nine Prisons Sword violently trembled, emitting nine completely different sealing forces, erupting like a mountain collapse and a sea surge.

Each of these auras was terrifying, with the power to destroy everything, some as fierce as fire, some as cold as snow, some as wild as wind, and some as heavy as mountains...

Now, with the nine sealing auras erupting together, it was as if nine deities had awakened within his soul, and the auras they released could easily tear apart Su Yi's soul!

However—

Before these nine sealing forces could erupt, a clear hum sounded, and the Nine Prisons Sword shook, releasing a vast and ancient aura that forcefully suppressed the nine sealing forces.

Instantly, the nine divine chains returned to silence, just as they were before.

The Nine Prisons Sword also came to a stop.

It seemed that the terrifying scene just now was merely an illusion.

But Su Yi was already drenched in cold sweat.

In his previous life, he had studied the Nine Prisons Sword for countless years, and such an incredible thing had never happened.

He never expected that this time, just by visualizing, he would trigger such a change!

"The nine divine chains' sealing forces seem to strongly resist my perception of their auras, but the Nine Prisons Sword itself helped me greatly..."

After calming down, Su Yi keenly noticed the abnormality.

Logically, the nine divine chains were meant to seal the Nine Prisons Sword, but it seemed different from what he had always speculated.

Instead, the existence of the Nine Prisons Sword suppressed the nine divine chains!

"If so, the secrets hidden in the nine divine chains must be extraordinary."

Su Yi pondered.

After a long while, he shook his head and didn't think about it further.

With his current Daoist cultivation, he was far from being able to fathom the mysteries of the nine divine chains.

He held his breath and focused, and began to visualize again.

In his mind, he gradually sketched the form of the Nine Prisons Sword sealed by the nine divine chains.

Then, without hesitation, he began to visualize the aura and essence of the Nine Prisons Sword again.

The familiar scene reappeared: the nine divine chains trembled, emitting terrifying auras, but before they could erupt, they were suppressed by the Nine Prisons Sword.

This time, Su Yi did not interrupt his cultivation and continued to visualize.

After an unknown amount of time...

A subtle and profound aura was captured by Su Yi's soul and visualized onto the form of the Nine Prisons Sword he had sketched.

Instantly, Su Yi felt his soul tremble, and he perceived numerous wondrous power currents, boiling and surging.

There were ten such surging forces.

One came from the Nine Prisons Sword itself, vast and ancient, profound and unfathomable.

Although he could sense its existence, he could not perceive its aura and essence.

The other nine came from the sealing forces of the nine divine chains.

The sealing force of the first divine chain was like the wind, wild and unrestrained, arrogant and unruly, and overwhelmingly powerful.

The second was like boiling fire, capable of burning everything.

The third was as cold as snow...

These auras each had their own terrifying power and might, like deities standing on different paths!

Unfortunately, like the aura of the Nine Prisons Sword, they could be sensed but not perceived, let alone visualized and sketched.

Only the sealing aura of the ninth divine chain was sensed by Su Yi!

The subtle aura he had captured earlier came from the sealing force of the ninth divine chain.

"The *He Huazizai Sutra* I am cultivating now comes from a force of enlightenment from the ninth divine chain."

"Perhaps it is because of this that my soul resonates with the sealing force of this divine chain when I perceive it..."

A sense of enlightenment arose in Su Yi's heart.

With his rich cultivation experience, he immediately determined that the *He Huazizai Sutra* was like a key, capable of unlocking the seal of the ninth divine chain!

What excited Su Yi even more was that this discovery undoubtedly proved that in the future, he could use the power of the ninth seal to refine his soul!

Thus, he wouldn't need to go to the trouble of seeking other forces to refine his soul.

"As my soul realm gradually improves, I should resonate more deeply with the ninth sealing force, and at that time, the secrets hidden in the ninth seal will naturally be revealed!"

Thinking of this, Su Yi's heart became enlightened and he was extremely excited.

In his previous life, he had studied for countless years without finding a way to uncover the secrets of the Nine Prisons Sword.

Now, he saw a glimmer of hope, a path to explore step by step!

How could he not be happy?

But soon, the corners of Su Yi's mouth twitched slightly.

In his excitement, everything he had visualized had dissipated and disappeared...

However, Su Yi was already very satisfied.

Tonight's attempt was undoubtedly a great success, a rare and valuable experience.

After all, if he hadn't decided to refine his soul with the *He Huazizai Sutra*, he wouldn't have discovered these mysteries.

...

The next morning.

The sky was clear, and the breeze was gentle.

Su Yi, dressed in a blue robe, with his black hair tied in a Daoist bun with a wooden pin, walked out of his room, holding a bamboo staff in his right hand.

Without any lingering, he walked out of the courtyard.

*Click!*

The moment he locked the courtyard gate, it was as if a chapter of his past life had come to an end.

A new journey had begun.

"Son-in-law, take care on your journey!"

Seeing Su Yi's figure, the manager of the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall, Hu Quan, the physician Wu Guangbin, and others stopped their work and all came over, bidding Su Yi farewell with a hint of reluctance in their expressions.

Over time, they had all been impressed by Su Yi's demeanor.

Moreover, Su Yi was always kind and never harsh on them, earning the respect of everyone in the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall.

Therefore, when they learned yesterday afternoon that Su Yi was going on a long journey and might not return to Guangling City for a long time, they were all saddened.

"Everyone, go back to work."

Su Yi smiled and waved, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, he walked out of the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall.

Beside the street, a carriage was already waiting.

The driver was none other than the commander of the imperial guards, Nie Beihu!

He smiled and clasped his hands, saying, "Mr. Su, Lord Fu and the others are waiting by the Dachang River outside the city gates. This time, I will send you off. Please get in the carriage, Mr. Su."