Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 343: Finding a way to help Xu Tian

Xu Tian frowned, lost in memories. A trace of pain and confusion flashed in his eyes, as if he had returned to that terrible moment. "I don't know what happened. After absorbing Sun An's cultivation, it seemed like a powerful force directly devoured my consciousness. At that time, I knew nothing. I just felt that my body was out of control, as if possessed by a demon." His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of fear. "Later, it was because of your Star Blade, Lin Feng, that suppressed my cultivation that I was able to regain some of my sanity. But that power was too strong, and soon my consciousness was devoured again."

Lin Feng and Chen Xin'er exchanged glances after hearing his words. A glint of thought flashed in their eyes, their minds rapidly analyzing various possibilities. Suddenly, Lin Feng's eyes flickered with surprise, as if a thought occurred to him. "Could it be the Nine Yang Swallowing Clouds Technique you're practicing?" he asked, a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

Xu Tian frowned and thought seriously. "That shouldn't be the case. I've been practicing the Nine Yang Swallowing Clouds Technique for so long, and this has never happened before. But... after absorbing Sun An's cultivation, I lost my mind. What's going on?" His eyes were filled with confusion. He tried to search his memories and knowledge for the answer, but found nothing.

As Xu Tian pondered this, the dark purple patch on his chest began to change. As if it had life, the patch slowly began to develop purple lines. Like vines, these lines snaked along his skin, growing slowly but with a terrifying speed.

This change immediately caught the attention of Lin Feng, Chen Xiner, and Chen Yu. Their eyes were filled with shock, and Chen Xiner couldn't help but exclaim, "Xu Tian, ​​look at your own chest!" Her voice was filled with a hint of fear, and her finger trembled as she pointed at Xu Tian.

Xu Tian was startled when he heard Chen Xiner's voice. He lowered his head and looked at his chest. When he saw the purple lines spreading across his body, his eyes suddenly filled with panic. His face turned as pale as paper, his lips trembled slightly, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. "What...what's going on?" he said in horror, trying to stop the lines from spreading with his hands, but to no avail.

At this moment, Lin Feng seemed to have discovered a crucial clue. His eyes suddenly became sharp, and he shouted, "Xu Tian, ​​stop using your power!" His voice was like a resounding bell, echoing in the cave with an unquestionable majesty.

Xu Tian, ​​despite being filled with doubts upon hearing Lin Feng's words, subconsciously stopped practicing his Qi. Miraculously, the spreading purple lines stopped growing after he stopped practicing, and instead paused. However, they didn't seem to fade either, remaining prominently imprinted on Xu Tian's skin like a time bomb poised to explode at any moment.

At this point, Lin Feng understood the reason. A solemn look flashed across his eyes, and he slowly said, "I understand. As long as you use your Qi, that dark purple patch will spread outward, producing these purple lines. Once these lines spread throughout your body, you will lose your mind. This means you will most likely not be able to continue using your Qi, or you will fall into madness." His voice was heavy, as he knew this news was a huge blow to Xu Tian.

Xu Tian felt a wave of despair when he heard Lin Feng's words. He knew that for a cultivator, being unable to use their energy was like losing everything. His eyes were filled with helplessness and despair, and his body trembled slightly. "Why... why is this happening?" he muttered to himself, tears glistening in his eyes.

His emotions began to grow agitated, and this excitement caused the purple lines on his chest to ripple again. Although the spread was relatively slow, the lines were still slowly spreading throughout his body.

Lin Feng was shocked when he saw this. He hurried forward and pressed Xu Tian's shoulders, his eyes filled with anxiety. "Xu Tian, ​​don't get excited! Calm down!" he shouted, trying to calm Xu Tian down.

Chen Xiner and Chen Yu also came over, their eyes full of worry. Chen Xiner held Xu Tian's hand and said softly, "Brother Xu Tian, ​​you must stay calm. We will definitely find a way to solve this problem." Her voice was gentle and firm, and her eyes gleamed with encouragement.

Chen Yu patted Xu Tian on the back and said, "Yes, Xu Tian, ​​we are brothers. We will not let you face this difficulty alone." There was determination in his eyes. He wanted to use his strength to give Xu Tian some comfort.

With everyone's comfort, Xu Tian's emotions gradually stabilized. The purple lines stopped spreading, and the cave returned to peace. However, everyone knew that this was only a temporary calm. Xu Tian's problem weighed on their hearts like a mountain. They had to find a solution quickly, otherwise Xu Tian would be trapped in this terrible curse forever.

Lin Feng frowned, lost in thought. He paced back and forth in the cave, the Star Blade swirling rhythmically in his hand. His eyes were focused and deep, as if everything around him had disappeared. Various possible solutions kept flashing through his mind.

Chen Xiner sat beside Xu Tian, ​​silently accompanying him. Her eyes were filled with worry and tenderness, and she gently stroked Xu Tian's hand, trying to give him some warmth. Chen Yu stood at the entrance of the cave, vigilantly observing the movements outside. He knew that in this dangerous time, they could not let down their guard against the surrounding environment.

After a moment, Lin Feng paused. He looked at Xu Tian, ​​a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Xu Tian, ​​let's not panic. I remember seeing a similar situation in an ancient book. Perhaps we can find a solution." His voice, though tinged with uncertainty, offered a glimmer of hope.

Xu Tian raised his head, a glint in his eyes. "Really? Lin Feng, think about it, what does the ancient book say?" His voice was filled with anticipation, as if he had grasped at a last straw.

Chen Xiner looked at Xu Tian and said gently, "Xu Tian, ​​don't worry too much. We will definitely find a solution, you have to believe us." Her voice was like a clear spring in the mountains, gurgling in Xu Tian's heart, trying to ease his inner fear and despair.

Chen Yu also nodded and said firmly: "Yes, Xu Tian, ​​we have been through so much together, and we will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to let you practice normally like before." His eyes revealed his trust in his friend, which was a kind of determination after going through ups and downs.