30: Chapter 30: The Restriction Draws the Earth's Veins, Shang Ting Delivers the Breaking Yuan Needle

Chen Yaojia’s heart, which had been tense due to her injuries and nervousness, quietly relaxed a lot after seeing that "Li Shiwen" was unharmed and even in the mood to joke.

Seeing that although she was chiding him, there was no real anger in her eyes, but rather a hint of joy at reuniting after a disaster, Li Siwen (Li Shiwen) also felt a warmth in his heart.

He let go of her hand, his tone becoming serious and concerned: "Alright, no more joking. Sister Yaojia, how is your injury? Why didn't you rest properly instead of running to such a dangerous place?"

As he spoke, he naturally supported her to sit on a relatively flat rock nearby, his movements gentle, fearing he might aggravate her wound.

Feeling his attentiveness, Chen Yaojia felt a sweetness in her heart and sighed, saying, "Wasn't I worried about you? You hadn't returned for so long, and with the heavy activity of Yao Beasts outside, how could I stay at ease?"

She briefly explained how she had followed the traces all the way there. Although she spoke of it lightheartedly, the dangers involved could well be imagined.

Hearing this, a flash of guilt and emotion crossed Li Siwen's eyes: "I'm sorry, Sister Yaojia, for making you worry."

He took out the healing Medicinal Pill given by Tang Jingjing, "Adjust your breathing first to stabilize your injuries."

After Chen Yaojia took the Medicinal Pill and her breathing stabilized slightly, she looked around and asked with a grave expression, "Siwen, how did you find this place?"

"This place... actually isn't some big secret in the Xuanjian Sect; many Inner Sect Elders and even True Disciples know of its existence."

"Oh?" Li Siwen was somewhat surprised. "Many people know?"

"Yes!" Chen Yaojia nodded, pointing at the surrounding Restriction barrier. "It's said to have been discovered a long time ago, but look at these Restrictions; no one can break them at all."

"The Sect Seniors studied it and concluded that... the energy source of this Restriction isn't some Origin Stone Formation, but is directly connected to the Earth Veins, drawing the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi of the entire Back Mountain Range as support!"

Her tone held a trace of helplessness: "As long as the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi of this mountain doesn't dissipate, it's almost impossible to forcibly break this Restriction from the outside."

"Unless... someone refines or blows up the entire mountain, but the cost and commotion of that would far exceed the possible value of this Restriction."

"So over time, everyone just treated it as a sturdy ruin and stopped eyeing it. How did you discover this place?"

Li Siwen finally understood; no wonder Shang Ting was so excited. The design concept of this Restriction itself far exceeded the current era. He briefly explained how he had been chased by Yao Beasts and accidentally fell into this place.

Just then—

[Ding! Saintess of Kunlun - Shang Ting has sent an urgent message!]

Li Siwen's mind moved, and he immediately received it.

[Saintess of Kunlun - Shang Ting]: "Sister Shiwen! I have lived up to the mission! My Revered Master and I joined forces to deduce it, and we have preliminarily found a way to break this 'Spirit Source Forbidden Seal'!"

Her tone carried excitement and a hint of exhaustion; clearly, this deduction had consumed a great deal of energy.

[Saintess of Kunlun - Shang Ting]: "This Restriction was indeed unsolvable in its prime, but with the passage of time, it has long lost its divine charm, and many stagnations and flaws have appeared in its operation."

"You only need to find several key nodes of its 'Lingyuan Circulation' and inversely inject pure Origin Qi or newborn Yuan Power to interfere with its balance, and you can briefly open a gap!"

"Theoretically, a cultivation level of Kaiyuan Realm Early Stage Yuan Power is enough if operated correctly!"

[Saintess of Kunlun - Shang Ting]: "But your current Realm is insufficient, and you cannot produce Yuan Power yourself. However, don't worry, I asked Revered Master to specially create a po yuan needle!"

"This needle can highly condense and guide the Origin Qi within Origin Stones, simulating some characteristics of Yuan Power, which is enough to complete this Restriction breaking."

"You just need to find a node where the rune flow is relatively slow, pierce this needle in with all your strength, and continuously pour in a large amount of Origin Qi at the same time!"

[Ding! Shang Ting sent you an exclusive Red Envelope [po yuan needle]*1, please check!]

[Ding! Shang Ting's Excitement +80]

[Ding! Shang Ting's Anticipation +65]

[Holy Maiden of Yaochi - Mo Rui]: "Wow! Sister Shiwen can go in for an adventure now! Hurry up, hurry up, I want to know what good things are inside!"

[Saintess of Tianxuan - quadratically Su Qingxue]: "Be careful. If you encounter danger, you can call for help in the group at any time."

Li Siwen was overjoyed. Shang Ting was truly worthy of being a Holy Land Saintess; she had even moved her Revered Master to take action. Her efficiency was so high that she had even prepared the solution and the tool!

He immediately extracted that po yuan needle; it was about three inches long and dark silver in color.

The tip of the needle flickered with a tiny but heart-palpitating cold light, and the body of the needle was covered with dense miniature Rune Formations. One look and it was clear it was no ordinary item.

[Jiuji - Li Shiwen]: "Thank you, Sister Shang Ting and all the sisters! Thank you, Senior! If I get any good things, I'll tell you then!"

Exiting the group chat, Li Siwen looked at Chen Yaojia, who was looking at him curiously, and a confident smile appeared on his face: "Sister Yaojia, perhaps... we have a way to go in and take a look."

"What way?" Chen Yaojia's beautiful eyes widened, full of disbelief. "Even the Sect Elders are helpless against this Restriction, what way could you have?"

Li Siwen shook the po yuan needle in his hand and smiled. "Confronting the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi head-on is naturally like a mantis trying to stop a carriage, but what if we find the flaws in its operation and use a small force to move a large weight? I happen to know a bit of a 'clever' method."

He didn't elaborate on the existence of Shang Ting and the chat group, but vaguely attributed it to a "secret technique and small tool obtained by chance."

Looking at the strange silver needle in his hand and then at the mysterious and confident smile on his face, Chen Yaojia was even more shocked.

She found that she understood this "Sister Shiwen" less and less.

His strength had improved at an unbelievable speed; how long had it been from the Early Stage of Pulse Forging to the Aperture Opening Realm?

Calm and decisive in the face of crisis, fighting a Second-Order Demonic Beast alone, leading away the beast swarm, and now he even had a "clever" way to deal with an ancient Restriction that even the Sect Seniors were helpless against?

And this female attire that seemed to be innate... it didn't seem to be a simple transformation, but could actually completely change his appearance and physical characteristics as if born with them. Could this be some extremely profound Shapeshifting Divine Ability or a special Physique?

Before, she only thought it was stunning, but thinking carefully now, it seemed he could always show some extraordinary traits right when she needed them?

For example, that amazing Comprehension Ability; was he studying the Restriction just now?

And that temperament that makes people unconsciously believe in him...

[Deep curiosity from Chen Yaojia +70]

[Desire to investigate from Chen Yaojia +65]

"You... just how many secrets are you hiding?" Chen Yaojia couldn't help but mutter, looking at Li Siwen with a complex gaze.

Li Siwen smiled faintly and deliberately leaned in a bit closer, whispering, "I have many secrets. If Sister Yaojia wants to understand them deeply... there's still a long time ahead."

Chen Yaojia's cheeks heated up, and she gave a light huff, but didn't ask further. Her heart rate just inexplicably quickened by a few beats.

"Alright, back to business." Li Siwen restrained his smile and turned his gaze toward the flickering light barrier of the Restriction.

"We need to find a node where the rune flow is relatively slow and weak. Sister Yaojia, you are experienced; help me find it together."

As he spoke, he took out the High Grade Origin Stone again and began to carefully urge the Origin Qi to activate the Restriction runes, closely observing the patterns of their flow.

Suppressing the myriad thoughts in her heart, Chen Yaojia also concentrated. Relying on her keen perception as a Refining Viscera Perfection/Half-step Kaiyuan, she assisted him in finding that key "flaw."

The two stood side by side, their focused expressions looking exceptionally harmonious under the flickering light and shadows of the runes.