novelaction Chapter 196 Inner Demons
Chapter 196 Inner Demons
Chapter 196 196 Inner Demons
Having successfully used the Spirit Abyss Vine to turn the tide of battle, Ye Pianran became curious about this strange weapon she had unexpectedly acquired. In order to use it more skillfully, despite being exhausted, she took the initiative to ask to spar with Ye Lingyue a few more times.
Knowing the strangeness of the Spirit Abyss Vine, Ye Lingyue dared not underestimate Ye Pianran this time. She deliberately used her lightness skill to attack Ye Pianran, intending to avoid the ground.
Ye Pianran had no experience in fighting and never expected Ye Lingyue to attack her from the air. She suffered a crushing defeat in the following rounds.
Ye Lingyue's fingers successfully pressed on the vital point on her neck once again, and she said, "Miss, you are too kind."
Ye Pianran's forehead was covered in sweat, and her clothes were soaked with sweat. She looked at Ye Lingyue, who stood in front of her, looking clean, refreshed, and at ease. She hadn't even reached the place Chunyu Yang had mentioned yet, but she already felt immense pressure.
Can she really defeat these martial arts masters using the Spirit Abyss Vine?
Noticing her discouragement, Chunyu Yang said, "Alright, let's stop here for today. Being too eager for quick results will only lead to failure. We'll continue tomorrow."
"Yes," Ye Lingyue said, then immediately took out a silk handkerchief from her body and stepped forward to wipe the sweat from Ye Pianran's face. "Miss, the prince is right. Martial arts training should be done slowly. If you are too eager for quick results, it is easy to develop inner demons."
"Inner demons?" Ye Pianran asked in confusion.
"Everyone has many thoughts they don't want others to know, whether it's for love, money, or power. The inner demon is the maximum stimulation of a person's greed, anger, and ignorance, making that person controlled by desire. At best, it can lead to madness; at worst, it can cause them to vomit blood and die."
"It's that serious!" Ye Pianran was shocked and dared not think any further.
"Actually..." Ye Lingyue looked up at Ye Pianran, hesitating and stammering, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.
Ye Pianran said, "Actually, just say what you want to say."
Ye Lingyue: "Actually, after I was scratched by those vines, I felt like I suddenly went to a strange place, where I encountered my inner demons."
"After I was scratched by that grass, I also went to a strange place and saw many strange things!" Chunyu Jingxuan finally found a topic he could join the conversation and immediately stepped forward to say.
"Oh?" Ye Pianran was somewhat surprised. "What did you see?"
Jingxuan rested his chin on his hand and pondered for a while before saying, "I heard the cries of a child and a woman."
“Black~” Ye Yankang added, sucking his finger.
“Yes, Kang Kang should have gone in too, but all he saw was complete darkness,” Jingxuan added.
Ye Pianran's heart suddenly stirred, and she looked down at the Lingyuan Vine that was affectionately rubbing against her.
She knew that the sap of the Spirit Abyss Vine could induce illusions, but she hadn't thought carefully about what those illusions contained—whether they were terrifying, or captivating and unforgettable; whether they were good or bad.
Ye Pianran unconsciously raised her eyelids and looked in Chunyu Yang's direction. Her gaze fell on his handsome, sculpted face, and she suddenly came to her senses, looking at him expectantly.
Chunyu Yang knew exactly what she was thinking, and helplessly reached out his hand to her.
Ye Pianran picked up the Spirit Abyss Vine and said to it, "Spirit Abyss, go attack him."
The Lingyuan Vine had already developed a very close bond with Ye Pianran through countless battles. Upon hearing this, it turned around without saying a word and wrapped itself around Chunyu Yang's wrist, using its sharp leaves and the hidden thorns on the vine to send sap into Chunyu Yang's body.
Cold, really cold.
After being scratched by the Spirit Abyss Vine, this was Chunyu Yang's first feeling. Before he could finish his amazement, he found himself no longer in the forest, but in a place he would never want to remember or set foot in again.
The scene before my eyes was a sea of blood, with corpses strewn everywhere. The blood, still wet, dripped down the 1,008 white jade steps, forming a waterfall of blood.
This is the Wanku Gate, the Wanku Gate that has killed countless people.
He could still smell the strong stench of blood. A cold wind was howling. The closest corpse to him was his subordinate. It seemed to be trying to warn him that something was wrong. It had fallen facing him, its eyes wide with terror as it died.
Chunyu Yang clenched his fists, trying hard to suppress the anger and grief that welled up in his chest.
Suddenly, with a "snap," a black Gu worm with red patterns crawled out of the man's eyeball, splattering brain matter mixed with blood.
The scene was so bizarre and cruel that even Chunyu Yang, who was used to seeing life and death, felt his stomach churn.
"Ugh! Disgusting! The Wan Ku Sect are truly inhuman! I won't rest until these villains are completely wiped out today—"
A familiar voice suddenly rang out behind him. Chunyu Yang was startled and immediately turned around, but the scene in front of him vanished like fragments, and he was transformed back into the Xiling Mountain forest bathed in the night.
Raising his head to meet Ye Pianran's eyes, Chunyu Yang's frantic heartbeat calmed down a little, and he let out a long breath.
Seeing his extremely pale face, Ye Pianran cautiously asked, "What did the Third Prince just see?"
Chunyu Yang gently pressed his fingers against the Lingyuan Vine and sighed, "Inner demons."
Ye Pianran was stunned. Chunyu Yang also had inner demons? Judging from his expression, it must be his most painful memory.
"What were you thinking when you had the Spirit Abyss Vine attack me just now?" Chunyu Yang suddenly asked.
Ye Pianran came back to her senses and said, "I was wondering if someone like the Third Prince has anything he fears."
As expected. Chunyu Yang returned the Lingyuan Vine to Ye Pianran and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the Lingyuan Vine can create corresponding illusions for the opponent according to your ideas. However, the illusions only last for a short time and can only confuse the enemy. If they encounter someone with a strong will, they can break the illusion in the next moment."
"I see." Ye Pianran understood.
“However, perhaps as your inner strength increases, the duration of the illusion should also increase,” Chunyu Yang said. “The Spirit Abyss Vine is not very aggressive; the illusion is the key to victory. You must cultivate diligently.”
"Of course, I will definitely try my best," Ye Pianran said firmly.
As the sun gradually rose and the sky turned to twilight, Chunyu Yang and Ye Pianran led Jingxuan and Ye Yankang down the mountain after finishing their morning exercise and headed towards the city.
Chunyu Yang remained in low spirits throughout the journey, his brows furrowed, looking preoccupied. Ye Pianran knew that his appearance was due to the illusion, and felt a pang of guilt.
And so they returned to the capital. After entering the city gates, Chunyu Yang personally escorted Ye Pianran back to the Marquis's residence.
When they parted, Ye Pianran looked at Chunyu Yang, hesitant to speak, her apology and concern evident in her words.
Chunyu Yang sighed deeply, pulled her into his arms, held her tightly, and whispered:
"Don't overthink it. I don't blame you. It's just that I feel upset thinking about the past. Go back and get some rest. Starting tomorrow, I will personally come to the Marquis's residence to pick you up and take you out of the city."
Ye Pianran paused for a moment, then replied, "Okay."
Chunyu Yang kissed her forehead, then released her hands, mounted his horse, and rode away with Jingxuan in a dashing manner.
"Ahem." Ye Lingyue coughed twice, interrupting Ye Pianran's reluctant gaze, and teased, "Before Madam gets up, we should go back to our room, Miss."
Tsk tsk, has the Third Prince finally settled on a match? He's been waiting so long, it's amazing how patient he is. From the moment he sent his senior brother back to their sect to invite her to the Prince's residence, she knew this marriage was definitely not going to happen.
Humming a little tune, Ye Lingyue, holding Ye Yankang's hand, stepped into the back gate of the Marquis of Anshi's mansion with Ye Pianran.
After practicing for so many days, the benefits were immediately apparent. The three of them, master and servants, swaggered around the Marquis's mansion, their steps silent and their breathing steady and calm. No one could detect that they were passing by their door.
They walked through the backyard and the Imperial Garden, and just as Lanxin Courtyard was in front of them, the sound of birds flapping their wings suddenly came from the air. Because of 666, Ye Pianran was particularly sensitive to this sound. She reflexively looked up and saw a gray pigeon fall from the sky and crash into her arms.