Chapter 196: The Nine Yin Divine Body!

As night fell, the stars shone brightly in the sky, and a ray of pure moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a faint glow in the slightly dim room.

Beside an exquisite table, a man and a woman spoke softly to each other, occasionally punctuated by light, charming laughter.

Gazing at the girl before him, who looked exceptionally captivating under the moonlight, Yang Tian licked his dry lips, a flicker of heat stirring in his heart, but he quickly suppressed it.

Though he had feelings for the girl, Yang Tian bore a blood feud and did not want to indulge in romantic entanglements, fearing he would lose his drive. With someone in his heart, he now had concerns and dared not risk his life.

As Yang Tian's words trailed off, the atmosphere in the room grew intimate. In the quiet house, candlelight flickered.

At that moment, Yang Tian's mind wandered, recalling Yang Xiao's earlier words about marrying her, which had left his heart unsettled even now.

At the same time, he felt puzzled. Given Yang Xiao's discernment, why was he so eager?

Yun'er smoothed her hair and said, "Brother Yang, I found a jade slip at home some time ago. Its energy fluctuations are very similar to those of the Earth-Shaking Seal, but I can't open it. See if you can."

As she spoke, Yun'er pulled out a crimson-gold jade slip, and energy ripples instantly filled the room. The aura within the jade slip was vast, a crimson-gold color, yet the entire slip gave off an eerie feeling.

"Eh?" Yang Tian exclaimed softly, his gaze fixed on the jade slip in Yun'er's hand. The fluctuations it emitted were indeed very similar to those of his Earth-Shaking Seal.

"The Earth-Shaking Seal is incomplete. Could this be the second form?" He licked his lips. The might of the Earth-Shaking Seal already rivaled that of Star-ranked martial skills. Though he couldn't yet unleash its full power, it was far stronger than some peak Xuan-ranked skills.

Sniffing, Yun'er said somewhat oddly, "This jade slip has been in our family for decades, and no one has ever opened it. Brother Yang, maybe you can."

Taking the jade slip from Yun'er, Yang Tian channeled his soul force into it, but in an instant, the soul force was repelled, with no effect.

"What's going on?" After trying for a while, Yang Tian scratched his head. A layer of energy blocked the probing of his soul force, making it impossible to read the memories inside.

"Brother Yang, my father studied this jade slip for a long time but couldn't read its contents. His soul force had no effect at all." Twirling a strand of hair around her finger, Yun'er couldn't help but giggle at Yang Tian's astonished expression.

"Indeed, it's impossible. This jade slip has some kind of seal on it." Yang Tian nodded in agreement.

"Maybe we need to find a breakthrough from the Earth-Shaking Seal." After a pause, Yun'er glanced at the sky outside, hesitated for a moment, bit her red lip, bid farewell, and turned to leave.

"Earth-Shaking Seal..." Watching Yun'er's retreating figure, Yang Tian sighed, murmured to himself, and then his form appeared in the Ancestral Dragon Ring.

"Uncle Xiao, how do I open this jade slip?" Yang Tian handed the crimson-gold jade slip to Yang Xiao.

Taking the jade slip, Yang Xiao didn't look at it but smiled directly, his gaze on Yang Tian. "That little girl is quite good. You should seize the opportunity. I can see she's quite fond of you. Don't miss your chance."

"Uh..." Yang Tian's mouth twitched involuntarily. Seeing Yang Xiao's serious expression, he was covered in black lines.

It wasn't that he was unwilling, but he simply didn't have the time. With too many concerns in his heart, he feared he would let such a good girl down.

Seeing Yang Tian's expression, Yang Xiao shook his head slightly and couldn't help but say, "You're still not happy? That little girl is a Nine Yin Divine Body! ... A Nine Yin Divine Body!!"

"Nine Yin Divine Body!" Yang Tian thought for a moment, then his mouth gradually fell open, his face slowly turning blank, and his throat involuntarily moved. The Nine Yin Divine Body was one of the supreme divine bodies in the cultivation world!

This physique was unquestionably a supreme divine body! If activated, not only would one's strength skyrocket, but the power of the divine body was incredibly formidable, far surpassing the physiques of some terrifying ancient clans. This physique was most suitable for dual cultivation techniques and was the dream physique of every man.

Recovering from his shock, Yang Tian fixed his gaze on Yang Xiao. "Uncle Xiao, is it true or false? Can others recognize this physique?"

Yun'er possessing such a physique was both a blessing and a curse. If discovered by a strong practitioner on the continent, even the Thundercloud Sect wouldn't be able to protect her; she would likely be taken away.

"Hard to say. Someone placed a seal on her body. Without the Nine Yin Divine Art to break the seal, this physique will remain sealed unless her strength surpasses that of the caster, allowing her to unlock the Nine Yin Divine Body." Yang Xiao shook his head and said calmly.

"Sealed by someone... Could it be her master?" Yang Tian scratched his head, thought for a moment, then murmured to himself. If their sect knew about Yun'er's physique, she wouldn't have been able to slip out so easily and go to the Martial Arts Mountain.

"This girl... who knows if it's fortune or misfortune..." Yang Tian sighed, a look of helplessness in his eyes. This physique was extremely rare, and the Nine Yin Divine Body was a sacred vessel for dual cultivation.

"Don't worry too much. I've only heard of this physique once in ancient times, let alone now. Few people can recognize it, and even some old monsters probably can't." Seeing Yang Tian's worried expression, Yang Xiao said teasingly.

Hearing this, Yang Tian spread his hands, his helplessness deepening. He understood Yang Xiao's thoughts—combining with such a physique would lead to rapid advancement in cultivation.

"Uncle Xiao, is there a way to reinforce this seal a bit?"

Yang Xiao pondered for a moment, glanced at Yang Tian's hopeful expression, and then said teasingly, "Ah, forget it, I'll make an exception this once. If someone finds out, I'm afraid someone will be heartbroken."

"This..." Yang Tian spread his hands, his face full of helplessness.

At that moment, Yang Xiao's gaze fell on the jade slip. After probing with his soul force for a while, he smiled slightly. "The preservation method of this jade slip is quite peculiar. Try using the Earth-Shaking Seal to open it."

Snapping back from his thoughts, Yang Tian focused on the jade slip and nodded directly. "I hope it works."

The dormant blood energy in his body surged out, and his fingers formed seals, sending strands of strange light into the void.

As a crimson seal appeared in the void, the crimson-gold jade slip suddenly shook, and the energy within it burst forth, causing ripples in the void.

"It's working!" Joy surged on Yang Tian's face as he frantically channeled his energy into the Earth-Shaking Seal. As the energy of the crimson seal intensified, the jade slip seemed on the verge of bursting.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Tian pushed his palm forward, and the crimson seal slammed into the jade slip.

At the moment of impact, the power within the seal erupted. Just as Yang Tian observed, a beam of crimson-gold light shot toward his forehead.

Yang Tian hesitated for a moment, then stood still. He trusted Yun'er completely; he would never believe she would harm him.

As the crimson-gold light struck his forehead, his entire mind flashed with a crimson-gold color. A swelling pain surged in his head, and he felt as if he were melting.

Just as Yang Tian was in agony, countless dense crimson-gold characters flooded into his sea of consciousness. The tearing pain twisted his face into a grimace. The splitting headache made him want to smash his head against a stone.

The pain lasted about thirty breaths before gradually subsiding. The swelling in his head faded, his body twitched a few times, and hot sweat broke out on his face.

"What the hell is this?" Rubbing his forehead, Yang Tian winced. The memory transmitted just now had nearly torn his head apart.