Soul searching technique?
Chai Hongyu's words almost made everyone freeze in place for an instant, especially Chen Cang. At this time, his face turned pale like the white snow in the deserted state that had not melted for thousands of years.
The so-called soul-searching technique is a technique that can detect other people's memories.
However, this highly functional technique is not actually very sophisticated. On the contrary, the seals, spells and spiritual power circuits of the soul-searching technique are quite simple and can be learned basically in one go.
However, almost no one will specifically learn this method, and there are even fewer people who are proficient in this technique.
The reason is simple - the conditions for the activation of this technique are too harsh.
If you want to use the soul-searching technique to spy on other people's memories, the other party must have no thoughts of resistance and be willing to be soul-searched. Otherwise, even if there is even a trace of resistance, the technique will be ineffective instantly.
Moreover, soul searching is an extremely painful process, and the torture suffered by the person being soul searched during this process far exceeds any kind of torture.
Therefore, even if the other party is willing, the soul-searching technique is extremely difficult to succeed. After all, if there is no strong willpower to resist the pain of soul-searching, the soul will definitely resist instinctively, which will lead to the failure of soul-searching.
What's more, the soul-searching technique also comes with a huge risk of death. If you are not careful, the soul that is touched will dissipate instantly.
The soul is the foundation of a person. If the soul is destroyed, it will be a question whether he can enter the six realms of reincarnation after death.
Therefore, although the soul-searching technique is simple and powerful, it is completely useless.
Only those monks who are interested in soul-based magic will delve into this method.
When they heard that Chai Hongyu was going to use the soul-searching technique and was willing to risk losing his soul to reveal his memories just to prove Lu Chen's innocence, everyone was immediately shocked to the point of numbness.
How could Chai Hongyu do this for Lu Chen?
Let alone confidants, no matter how loyal a courtier or even a Taoist companion, it is impossible for him to sacrifice himself to this extent, right?
In her heart, how important is Lu Chen?
As the person involved, Lu Chen was looking intently at the fiery red figure half-kneeling on the ground not far away, begging the empress for her life. His usually calm eyes suddenly shrank at this time.
He naturally knew that Chai Hongyu, who had only had a close relationship with him, would never have any special feelings for him. The reason why she was so determined was purely because of everything he had done for the people of Yuzhou.
He took a deep breath and said softly: "Miss Chai, you and I met by chance, why do you have to do this..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Chai Hongyu glanced over with her beautiful eyes.
"This world can be without me, Chai Hongyu, but it can't be without you, Governor Lu. Your talent for helping the world and your benevolence and righteousness are the greatest hope for the suffering people of Daxia. As long as you are in a high position, you will surely bless the world." , Therefore, if my sacrifice can save your future, I feel that this must be the most worthwhile deal in the world."
"Even if my body dies and my soul disappears, I will have no regrets or regrets!"
Hearing these words, Lu Chen felt as if someone had hit him hard in the heart, his breathing suddenly stagnated, and an obvious expression of emotion gradually appeared on his face.
Then, before he could speak again, Chai Hongyu suddenly turned her head and said to the empress in a solemn voice:
"Your Majesty, please grant me your permission."
The moment the words fell, everyone immediately looked at the empress.
But Lu Chen suddenly bowed heavily to the empress and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I would like to borrow the sword of Ji Dao to use."
Hearing this, Qian Yiqian and others suddenly turned pale, and doubts gradually appeared in their eyes.
The sword of the extreme?
Is that the Emperor's Blade inscribed with many powerful ancient secrets? What does this guy want with the sword of the extreme?
The empress frowned.
"Lu Qing, what do you want to do?"
Lu Chen said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Miss Chai, a person of such high righteousness, should not end up with a broken soul. I remember that in the Jidao Sword, there is a Jidao secret method that can quickly heal the soul. If you really want to deal with it, Miss Chai uses the soul-searching technique to prove Wei Chen’s innocence, and Wei Chen hopes to preserve Miss Chai’s soul as much as possible.”
After hearing this, everyone suddenly understood, but the looks they looked at Lu Chen were a little strange.
There was no trace of surprise on the empress's face. She had obviously expected that Lu Chen would say this.
"The art of Yuanling?"
Lu Chen nodded.
"Exactly."
However, this time, the empress did not respond to Lu Chen's requests as she did before. Instead, she gently shook her head.
"Lu Qing, you need to have enough strength to activate the secret method of the extreme way. It is still too reluctant for you now. Forcing it to activate is detrimental to the foundation. I don't want to see you covered in blood again."
After saying that, without waiting for Lu Chen's response, the empress stood up slowly.
"So, this time, I will take action myself."
The moment she finished speaking, she suddenly raised her hand.
The next second, with a burst of space distortion, the Jidao Sword bathed in golden light appeared out of thin air in her hand.
Upon hearing this, Qian Yiqian and others simultaneously objected.
"Your Majesty, no matter what, Chai Hongyu is the most powerful general under Yu Jiuyuan. He is a rebel. He may look for opportunities to harm your Majesty at any time. How can your Majesty, who has a body of thousands of gold, put himself in danger? Although there are imprisoned souls. As long as the chains are there, it is impossible for Chai Hongyu to break free, but His Majesty is the supreme king in the world and the Lord of Central Continent, how can he use magic for a rebel?"
After finishing her words, Gu Simiao suddenly stood up before the empress could respond.
"Your Majesty, let the minister come."
As a strong person in the Guiyi Realm, Gu Simiao's spiritual power is far beyond that of ordinary monks. With her almost ceiling-level cultivation, it stands to reason that the ultimate secret method is not a problem at all.
The empress didn't even look at the courtiers who were admonishing her. She focused on Gu Simiao and said calmly:
"Gu Aiqing is interested, but now only I and Lu Qing can use the Ji Dao sword. No one except me and Lu Qing can activate the Ji Dao secret method in the sword blade."
Gu Simiao: "."
Others wanted to persuade her, but the empress held the sword of the extreme in her hand and walked down the jade steps.
"My decision has been made. You don't need to persuade me any more. If anyone makes any noise again, he will be punished for obstructing the Holy Judgment!"
As soon as these words came out, Tai Chi Hall gradually became quiet.
Learn from the past and learn from those behind.
Zheng Zhong had just been dragged away not long ago. It was still unknown whether he was directly beaten to death with a royal stick. Even if he did not die, he would still have to shed his skin. They did not want to follow Zheng Zhong's footsteps and be inexplicably charged with such a crime.
In the end, only a dozen censors and Ji Shizhong still persisted, but they only had the right to give advice. If the powerful empress did not listen to their advice, they had absolutely nothing to do.
After calming down the obstructive ministers, the empress walked slowly to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen opened his mouth and wanted to say something more, but the empress did not give him a chance to refuse and said directly to him:
"Lu Qing, if I remember correctly, the soul-searching technique can use itself as a medium to outline all the memories related to the caster in the target soul, and present them in the image transmission technique. This way It consumes quite a lot of spiritual energy. If you activate the Yuanling Art at the same time, you will definitely not be able to sustain it for long, and you will not be able to see many memories, let alone prove your innocence. In this way, Miss Chai's good intentions will be completely wasted. ”
Hearing this, Lu Chen glanced at Chai Hongyu subconsciously, and finally put away his subconscious thoughts and nodded.
"In this case, Your Majesty will be at your service."
The empress smiled and said nothing.
Seeing that Lu Chen and the empress looked like monarchs and ministers, Chai Hongyu also smiled, and her smile was filled with pure joy.
And, relief.
Then the empress asked people to go to the spiritual library to get some high-grade spiritual stones, charms, and soul-moistening grass and other valuable heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and arranged various top-level magic circles in the Taiji Palace to maximize the soul-searching skills. Risks are minimized.
However, no matter how well-prepared she is, the pain Chai Hongyu will endure during the soul search will not diminish at all.
After all, all they can do is treat and allow the soul to recover quickly, not anesthetize.
How far it can be read, whether it can read out the irrefutable evidence of Lu Chen's innocence from the complex memory, and make the anti-mainland faction completely give up, the key still depends on Chai Hongyu's willpower.
The people in Ziji City were very efficient in doing things. After the empress gave the order, it didn't take long for many palace officials to bring in the materials, and the array masters quickly set up the arrangements.
Soon, everything is ready.
Seeing the formation starting to operate not far away, Chai Hongyu stood up and walked over without hesitation.
"Miss Chai."
Lu Chen suddenly called out softly.
Chai Hongyu stopped immediately and turned around to look at Lu Chen.
"What's wrong? Is there anything you want to tell me? Governor Lu."
"I am no longer the governor of the Sui and Yu states."
Lu Chen corrected himself subconsciously.
Chai Hongyu shook her head.
"I did not say that you are the governor of two states, my lord."
As she spoke, she raised her head slightly, looked into Lu Chen's clear eyes, smiled softly, and said:
"I call you the governor because, in my mind, you are the only governor of Central Continent who can bless millions of miles."
Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but be slightly startled. These words, which clearly conveyed indescribable reverence, made his heart feel heavy. He wanted to say something, but nothing came out.
There are thousands of words in my belly, but they are stuck in my throat.
The empress on the side heard this, especially when she heard the word "Governor of Central Continent", she narrowed her eyes inexplicably, and a deep smile flashed in her eyes.
Governor of the world...?
"Governor Lu, if you have nothing else to say to me."
In a daze, Chai Hongyu lowered her eyes inexplicably.
"Then I'll go over first."
Lu Chen came to his senses in an instant, then shook his head to get rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind, and then said softly: "Miss Chai, you can take the initiative to surrender to the court and come here specifically to prove your innocence for me. I am very grateful." But please do what you can, Miss Chai. You don’t owe me anything, and you don’t have to spend everything for me.”
After a pause, he continued:
"Don't talk about who is important and who is insignificant, and exchanging light for heavy is worth it. No one in this world is unimportant. People who don't value themselves are not worthy of being valued."
What Lu Chen said at this time had only pure intention and no other purpose at all.
Hearing this, Chai Hongyu couldn't help but bite her lower lip gently.
After a while, she nodded slightly.
"Well, I can save it."
After saying that, she turned around again and walked forward briskly, with no trace of confusion in her moving eyes.
Everything is so natural.
Seeing her back walking towards the center of the newly arranged formation, Lu Chen sighed inexplicably.
"Let's go."
Along with a scent of fragrance, the empress's voice slowly sounded in her ears.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lu Chen responded, followed behind the empress, and at the same time quickly constructed the seals and spiritual circuits of the soul-searching technique.
Despite the fact that he rarely casts spells himself, his strength is actually not bad, at least far superior to that of most of his fellow cultivators. When he is needed to cast spells, he is completely capable.
The Taiji Hall is very large and can accommodate ten or twenty thousand people.
Civil and military officials from all over the dynasty who had nothing to do with spellcasting gathered a hundred meters away from the formation, looking nervously, seriously, or expectantly at the formation that was emitting bursts of blue light not far away.
Only Gu Simiao, the Shenwu General, stood beside the empress, acting as a super guard with the powerful power of a Guiyi Realm expert.
Not long after, Chai Hongyu walked to the center of the formation.
Then she slowly closed her eyes, relaxed her whole body, and allowed the inscriptions floating around her to gather towards her.
The next second, her whole body slowly rose up in the flow of spiritual power that surged out from the formation's eye, and finally floated quietly in mid-air.
"The art of Yuanling!"
The empress suddenly shouted softly, and at the same time raised the sword of the extreme in her hand high.
Whoosh!
With a crisp sound, the Jidao Sword suddenly glowed, and then a beam of blue brilliance flew out of the Jidao Sword and fell on Chai Hongyu in an instant.
"Hmm."
That brilliance instantly merged into Chai Hongyu's body and merged with the soul in her body.
The sudden influx of power made Chai Hongyu groan subconsciously.
Compared with Lu Chen, who was bleeding almost every time when he used the secret technique of the Jida, the empress, the real master of the Jida sword, was in a much better condition when she used it. Not only did her pretty little face not show the slightest hint of ferocity. Color, but seems a bit at ease.
Now that the empress has taken action, Lu Chen will naturally not hesitate any longer.
He first took a deep breath, then clasped his hands together suddenly, and at the same time his eyes suddenly condensed. The spiritual power in his body surged crazily, and the extremely functional but useless spell was instantly activated——
The art of soul searching!
Wow!
Along with the rapid evaporation of spiritual power, a strange and incomparable energy quickly surged out of Lu Chen's body, flying along the magic circle at his feet towards Chai Hongyu not far away.
The moment the two came into contact, the shadow formation behind Chai Hongyu moved instantly, and a curtain of light suddenly appeared.
At the same time that the picture appeared in the light screen, Lu Chen suddenly felt like the world was spinning, and his whole consciousness was rapidly shifting in the endless darkness.
When he regained consciousness and his vision became clear, everything in front of him completely changed.
The splendid and spotless Tai Chi Palace disappeared completely, and the attired beasts all over the court disappeared. Instead, there was an endless red land shrouded in yellow sand, and people who were so thin that their bones could be seen, dressed in tattered, moldy and black clothes. The victims were clothed in sackcloth and even had no clothes.
Hungry…
Extreme hunger suddenly hit me without warning, and my stomach felt like it was being burned, making me extremely uncomfortable.
At the same time, my body continued to feel waves of indescribable powerlessness. Under extreme hunger, not only could I lose my energy at all, but my mind was also dizzy.
Lu Chen instinctively wanted to move, but found that although he was conscious, had five senses, and could think, he had no control over this body at this time.
What a wonderful feeling.
Soon, he came back to his senses completely.
"Is this the effect of the soul-searching technique?"
Since very few people can perform the soul-searching technique, and even if it is successfully performed, the duration is quite limited. Therefore, there is very little information about the soul-searching technique. Even Lu Chen, who is well-read, only knows a little bit about it.
This naturally includes the effect of being able to immersively experience the other person's life when performing the Soul Searching Technique.
After a while, he slowly gathered his thoughts and carefully felt everything Chai Hongyu had experienced.
At this moment, a rustling sound suddenly sounded in his ears.
After about a few breaths, an extremely weak human voice sounded.
"Lao Chai, how are you preparing over there?"
"Um…"
The responder's voice was a bit choppy, and he didn't know whether he was too weak or hesitating for something.
"My mother-in-law was pushed away by me. Let's start now...oh, no, we can start in half an hour..."
"Hey! Look at your mother-in-law, let me tell you, my tiger is in front of the yellow disaster (not a typo, the yellow disaster is a kind of spiritual disaster), but there is a famous fat boy in our village, if it weren't for us We have a good relationship, and I won’t trade with that little girl of yours who doesn’t have a lot of meat.”
Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but be startled.
The next second, his mind suddenly trembled, and a term that occasionally appeared in history books in his previous life suddenly appeared in his mind. He only understood the meaning but had no specific concept -
Yi Zi eats each other!
At this thought, a strong fear suddenly rose from the depths of my heart.
Even if he knows that this is just the world in Chai Hongyu's memory, it will not affect reality. Even if his current body, which is probably Chai Hongyu's, is eaten by someone, he will still return to the real world unscathed.
But the instinctive fear was still spreading uncontrollably to every corner of his heart.
Is this the life Chai Hongyu once had?
It is hard to imagine that Chai Hongyu, who has Suzaku bloodline in her body and has awakened such powerful fiery red spiritual power, would have such a miserable past.
Time flows very fast in the world of memory. Not long after, Lu Chen saw with his own eyes what happened fifteen years ago through Chai Hongyu's perspective. Millions of people in Tianxuan Province died tragically due to the inaction of the imperial court. Among the yellow sand that blocks out the sky and the sun is the [Huangtianmang Ruins] which was also the biggest stain in Emperor Yuanzhi’s life.
This is the most important turning point in Chai Hongyu's life.
Not long after, Lu Chen saw, in the endless yellow sand, a thin woman who suddenly went crazy and rushed towards this side with all her strength.
(End of chapter)
