484: Enlightenment through the Refining Spirit Technique, Connection of Minds

The source of the Guardian Spiritual Vein is located deep within the core of the Newborn Realm, directly opposite the Life-Silence Spring's eye. Within the earth veins here, black and white spiritual light shuttles like swimming Dragons. The air is filled with pure Guardian intent, and the Dao charm of the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art flows slowly within the Spiritual Vein like an invisible scripture, awaiting those destined to comprehend it.

The Seven of Lu Chen stood side by side at the source of the Spiritual Vein, surrounded by the spiritual light emanating from it. They could clearly feel that the Guardian intent within the Spiritual Vein was continuously washing over their Dao Hearts, causing the dormant Power of Silent Vigilance to become increasingly compatible with their Dao Hearts. Lu Chen closed his eyes, his Divine Sense sinking deep into the Spiritual Vein, and instantly grasped the core Profound Truth of the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art—this art was not a Cultivation Technique for improving Cultivation, but rather a method to strengthen a Cultivator's Guardian intent, allowing the intentions of different Cultivators to connect through the myriad realms spirit net, forming an “Intent Resonance,” thereby unleashing power far exceeding that of an individual.

"So that's it. The true meaning of guardianship lies not only in individual perseverance but also in collective unity." Lu Chen opened his eyes, a flash of complete enlightenment in them. "The Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art uses Guardian intent as a bridge and the myriad realms spirit net as a pulse, tightly connecting the hearts of Cultivators across the myriad realms. This is the most powerful Power of Silent Vigilance."

Yu Lan and the others also gained enlightenment, and the Guardian intent in their respective Dao Hearts became purer. The Hongmeng Purple Qi around Zhu Rongyan merged with her Guardian intent, transforming into a purple-gold light shield, emitting immense pressure. Behind Green Bud's Spirit Plant Myriad Laws Body, countless tiny intent runes appeared on the leaves of the Reincarnation Spirit Plant, echoing the Dao charm of the Spiritual Vein. The Power of Reincarnation of Fairy Zixia integrated Guardian intent, adding a touch of compassion and steadfastness to the guiding Power of Reincarnation.

"I'll try the power of this Intent Resonance!" Ling Xu's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he volunteered. He quickly walked to the edge of the Spiritual Vein, rapidly formed hand seals, activated his own Guardian intent, and simultaneously mobilized the energy of the myriad realms spirit net to begin setting up the "Life-Silence Joint Defense Formation."

In the past, setting up this Formation required several Patrol Envoys to cooperate, taking half an hour to complete. But now, Ling Xu operated the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art, transmitting his Formation-setting intent through the spirit net. In an instant, countless Cultivators in the Twelve Realms and the Newborn Realm felt this intent. Those Patrol Envoys and Sect Disciples who were Cultivating responded one after another, transmitting their Guardian intent through the spirit net.

Before Ling Xu, countless black and white intent light spots gathered in the Void Realm, like scattered stars, rapidly condensing into the outline of a Formation. The Formation-setting process that previously required half an hour now only took the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and the “Life-Silence Joint Defense Formation” was already complete. On the Formation, black and white runes flickered, containing the Guardian intent of Cultivators from the myriad realms, and the power it emitted had increased by more than a hundredfold compared to before.

"What a powerful Formation!" Li Dao couldn't help but praise, "The power of this Formation is probably enough to withstand an attack from a half-step Grandmist Realm expert!"

Ling Xu smiled slightly, raised his hand, and the Formation blasted towards a Silent Stone Mountain not far away. As the Formation landed, the Silent Stone Mountain instantly shattered, turning into dust filling the sky, yet the Formation's light showed no signs of diminishing, clearly still having residual power. "This is the power of Intent Resonance," Ling Xu exclaimed, "Gathering the intentions of Cultivators from the myriad realms can unleash world-destroying power."

On the other side, Green Bud also began to try using the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art. She closed her eyes, sinking her Guardian intent into the Spiritual Vein, connecting with the network of the myriad realms spirit net. Then, her intent traveled along the spirit net to the reincarnation silent grass planted throughout the Twelve Realms.

Far away in the War Soul Cave of the Xuanhuang Realm, a reincarnation silent grass suddenly erupted with emerald spiritual light, its leaves rapidly swaying, releasing purifying power that instantly purified the residual yin fiend qi in the cave. In Qinglan Valley of the Lingxu Realm, patches of reincarnation silent grass responded simultaneously, black and white sap dripping from their leaves, nourishing the surrounding land and revitalizing withered plants. In the border areas of the Newborn Realm, where a small amount of unpurified Power of Annihilation aftershocks remained, the reincarnation silent grass grew wildly under Green Bud's guidance, its roots delving deep into the ground, absorbing all those aftershocks and transforming them into balanced power.

"It worked!" Green Bud opened her eyes, a joyful smile on her face. "I can remotely control the reincarnation silent grass of the myriad realms through intent to purify the Power of Annihilation!"

Seeing this, everyone's faces were filled with joy. This meant that in the future, no matter which corner of the myriad realms experienced energy imbalance or Power of Annihilation aftershocks, the reincarnation silent grass could respond immediately through Intent Resonance, without the need for Cultivators to go there personally, greatly improving the efficiency of guardianship.

Just then, an urgent intent was transmitted through the myriad realms spirit net, coming from the junior Patrol Envoy at the edge of the Newborn Realm. "Dao Venerable Lu Chen! Seniors! A large number of Savage Beastss have appeared at the edge of the Newborn Realm! They are violent and combative, and are destroying the spirit net nodes!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became solemn. Savage Beastss were creatures born from the overflowing energy of the Newborn Realm, inherently violent. Although there had been sporadic appearances before, they had never formed such a large scale. The gathering of a large number of Savage Beastss clearly indicated an anomaly.

"Let's go take a look!" Lu Shou volunteered. He was the eldest son of Lu Chen and Yu Lan, inheriting his parents' composure and Jishou Realm Cultivation. He was now a core junior among the Patrol Envoys. Accompanying him to battle were several other young Patrol Envoys, all of whom were Jishou Realm Cultivators, full of vigor.

Lu Chen nodded and instructed, "Remember, you must use the Intent Resonance of the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art to cooperate with each other. Do not act recklessly."

"Please rest assured, Senior!" Lu Shou and the others responded in unison, then transformed into streaks of light, rushing towards the edge of the Newborn Realm.

At the edge of the Newborn Realm, yellow sand filled the sky, and dozens of Savage Beastss were frantically slamming into the nodes of the myriad realms spirit net. These Savage Beastss were massive, covered in hard scales, and the single horn on their heads glowed with violent spiritual light. Each impact caused the spirit net nodes to tremble violently, and their runes to dim.

"Attack!" Lu Shou commanded, charging forward first. He activated the Power of Silent Vigilance, condensing a black and white longsword in his hand, and slashed towards a Savage Beasts.

The other young Patrol Envoys also took action, some setting up Formations, some activating Spirit Plants, and some performing Body Refining techniques, engaging in fierce battle with the Savage Beastss. Initially, they fought individually, and although they could barely withstand the Savage Beastss' attacks, they found it difficult to repel them.

"Use Intent Resonance!" Lu Shou suddenly remembered Lu Chen's instructions, and quickly transmitted his combat intent to his companions through the spirit net.

Upon hearing this, the other Patrol Envoys reacted, activating the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art and connecting their intentions with Lu Shou's. In an instant, an invisible bond of intent formed between them. Their Cultivation levels echoed each other, and their Power of Silent Vigilance merged, erupting with even greater power.

Lu Shou's longsword instantly integrated the Formation power and Spirit Plant power of his companions, its sword light surged, and one slash split open the scales of that Savage Beasts. The Patrol Envoy who had set up the Formation, with the help of his companions' Body Refining power, found the Formation's defense becoming even more solid, firmly blocking the Savage Beastss' attacks. The Patrol Envoy who activated Spirit Plants, with the augmentation of his companions' intent, caused the Spirit Plants to grow wildly, entangling the limbs of several Savage Beastss, rendering them immobile.

With the augmentation of Intent Resonance, the young Patrol Envoys' coordination became increasingly seamless, and the originally violent Savage Beastss gradually fell into a disadvantage. After half an hour of fierce battle, all the Savage Beastss were repelled, and the spirit net nodes were repaired in time.

"Great! We succeeded!" A young Patrol Envoy exclaimed excitedly.

Lu Shou looked at his companions beside him, a relieved smile on his face: "This is the power of Intent Resonance, and it is also the Legacy left to us by our Seniors. As long as we work together, we can protect the myriad realms."

This scene was transmitted to the eyes of The Seven of Lu Chen through the myriad realms spirit net.

Lu Chen looked at the figures of the young Patrol Envoys fighting side by side on the screen, his eyes full of relief. He softly said: "Guardianship doesn't require face-to-face presence; minds connected means standing side by side. This is the true meaning of the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art, and it is our confidence in protecting the myriad realms."

Yu Lan and the others nodded, deeply moved.

Just then, a golden light shot out from the source of the Guardian Spiritual Vein, transforming into an ancient Jade Slip that slowly landed in Lu Chen's hand. On the Jade Slip, the five gilded characters “Intent Resonance Art” shone brightly, detailing the complete Cultivation method of the Myriad Realms Spirit Refining Art, the techniques for using Intent Resonance, and how to strengthen powers in different fields such as Formations, Spirit Plants, and Body Refining through resonance.

Lu Chen gripped the Jade Slip, his gaze sweeping over the Cultivators echoing each other in the myriad realms spirit net, his heart filled with hope. "Intent Resonance, myriad realms united. From now on, the Cultivators of the myriad realms will truly become one family, and no difficulty will be able to stop our steps of guardianship."

As the Intent Resonance Art spread, Cultivators throughout the myriad realms began to Cultivate it. For a time, within the myriad realms spirit net, countless intentions connected with each other, forming an invisible net of intent. This net intertwined with the myriad realms spirit net, making the connections between the myriad realms even tighter, and the belief in guardianship even firmer.

And at the center of these countless intentions, an invisible force was quietly gathering. Lu Chen could vaguely sense that when this force condensed to its extreme, a completely new existence would be born, a creature formed by the aggregation of all Guardian's beliefs—the Myriad Realms Guardian Spirit.

This day might not be far off.