CHAPTER 2024: CHAPTER 2024: THE VIGILANT TAI CHI DIAGRAM

At this moment, Su Yang felt a feeling that was beyond words.

He originally thought that knowing the three crystal skulls and the people inside the Feather Spirit Palace was shocking enough.

But now he realized that what truly shook him was himself.

The illusion of Devouring the World knew these people inside the Feather Spirit Palace!?

Su Yang finally determined that this illusion originally had a physical form. It might be some ancient powerful being turned into this for some reason. Practicing Devouring the World accidentally summoned it out.

Moreover, as it stands, the stronger he becomes, the faster the illusion materializes.

Su Yang didn’t know what exactly this illusion was or its attitude toward him, nor could he ascertain if it was good or evil. However, it seemed now that they were inseparable.

Cultivating Devouring the World to this extent, even if Su Yang didn’t use it, the illusion would still absorb enough spiritual energy as his power increased to gradually materialize.

Su Yang couldn’t stop this process; he could only pray in his heart, hoping the illusion wasn’t a demon.

Reflecting for a while, a thought suddenly arose in Su Yang’s mind.

Since the things in these small palaces fear him, could he enter and take a look?

Su Yang recalled the situation in the World Melting Furnace. After entering its valley, the fierce beasts wanted to attack him. However, after summoning the illusion of Devouring the World, those beasts quickly retreated, allowing him to roam inside the valley freely.

Could these small palaces be the same?

Su Yang looked at the Tai Chi Diagram above, which was an incredibly powerful magic artifact.

If he could walk freely in these small palaces, could he take this Tai Chi Diagram? With such a magic artifact, the power of the Human World could increase greatly!

Thinking of this, Su Yang’s heart moved, and he waved to the others: "Please wait a moment, I’ll go in and take a look."

"Huh?" Everyone was stunned. Didn’t you just say it was dangerous inside? Why are you suddenly going in now?

"Su Yang, it’s dangerous inside!" Qi Zhishan quickly exclaimed: "What are you going in for?"

"It’s fine!" Su Yang chuckled: "I know what I’m doing; it won’t be dangerous."

The crowd recalled how the black energy was frightened off by Su Yang moments ago and refrained from commenting further. If anyone could enter these small palaces without danger, it would probably be Su Yang.

Taking a deep breath, Su Yang walked slowly toward the small palace.

To be safe, as he moved forward, Su Yang summoned the illusion of Devouring the World.

Having witnessed the black energy earlier, Su Yang knew that if he didn’t summon the illusion and got attacked by the black energy inside, he might not even have the chance to summon it; it would be a pointless death.

Step by step, when about twenty to thirty meters from the small palace, the palace began to tremble.

The feeling was strange, as if many people inside were frightened and running around, causing the palace to shake slightly.

Su Yang frowned slightly. What was this?

Hesitating for a moment, Su Yang took another step forward, moving about five more meters.

At this point, even the Tai Chi Diagram atop the small palace started trembling.

The Tai Chi Diagram, which initially pressed over the small palace, emitted Qing Guang and slowly floated up, as if warily guarding against Su Yang.

The broken Tai Chi Diagram flashed with Qing Guang, and from the cracks, blood slowly seeped out.

The Tai Chi Diagram seemed like a living being, with blood flowing from it; truly unexpected.

Su Yang took another step forward, causing the Tai Chi Diagram to rise higher, its light intensifying, even starting to rotate slowly.

It felt like a frightened puppy, baring its teeth, growling softly, trying to scare him away.

Su Yang had no idea what this situation was. He was just approaching the small palace, hasn’t even entered, yet elicited such a strong reaction?

Taking a few more steps forward, the small palace’s trembling intensified, and the Tai Chi Diagram’s light grew stronger. The formidable power made those in the distance turn pale, an unfathomable power!

Su Yang moved forward again, trying to approach the small palace.

With each step forward, the palace’s tremors grew more intense, and the Tai Chi Diagram reacted more fiercely.

Eventually, when Su Yang was less than ten meters from the small palace, the Great City Lord called out: "Big brother, stop moving forward, or the house might collapse. Who knows how much of that black energy is inside; if it all comes out, it would be disastrous!"

Su Yang’s expression changed with concern, stopping immediately. He had to admit, the Great City Lord’s words truly reminded him.

As the Great City Lord said, if he continued, the pressure might cause the small palace to collapse. If it did, the black energy inside would burst out.

This black energy was terrifying, not something ordinary power could eliminate. If it escaped the Feather Spirit Palace, who knows what the world would become!

With a sigh, Su Yang gave up. He withdrew the illusion of Devouring the World and slowly retreated, no longer advancing.

As the illusion vanished, the small palace and the Tai Chi Diagram seemed to finally relax. The palace ceased shaking, and the Tai Chi Diagram landed back on top, still suppressing this place.

Su Yang glanced at the small palace, then at the Tai Chi Diagram, filled with deep confusion.

Logically, the things in the small palace and the Tai Chi Diagram should oppose each other. But why, when he moved forward, did both the palace’s contents and the Tai Chi Diagram defend against him?

Could it be that this illusion was their common enemy? Did this illusion have so many foes?

Scratching his head, Su Yang ultimately abandoned the idea of entering the small palace.

Given his current condition, entering posed no real danger. But forcing his way in could result in terrifying consequences, and Su Yang didn’t wish to stir up so much trouble.