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Chapter 1944 (11943): "Three Flowers Gather at the Top"

Chapter 1944, Part 1.1943: "Three Flowers Gather at the Top"

Only the top players in the shelter can break free from the constraints of the storyline.

In fact, Wu Chen didn't need to be there in person. With the Primordial Golden Core embedded in the hilt of the Dugu Nine Swords, Wu Chen could remotely cast "All-Dimensional Vision".

As mentioned earlier, the guardian skill "Omega Virgo," which illuminates the entire star field, can be simply understood as a "God's-eye view" or "full field of vision" used for map exploration. It is an enhanced version of the Omega constellation's "Time-Space Patch." It not only provides a full-dimensional observation perspective but also allows searching for all the memory fragments (sanctuary cards) of the Broken Guardians scattered throughout the Broken City. Combined with "Manipulating Spirits," "Mind Control," and "Crimson Dragon Slash," it can easily capture specific targets.

In other words, any fragment that Wu Chen can see can be captured by him remotely. This applies regardless of whether the fragment is scattered within the Broken City or in the outer realms, regardless of the distance or the fragmentation of spacetime. Similarly, from the perspective of the female warrior at the 0326 Star Base, "being seen by him means being captured by him remotely."

This is the profound meaning of "eyeliner".

Eyeliner, originally meaning the line of an eyelash, is used metaphorically to refer to someone who gathers information, transmits data, or acts as a guide while remaining anonymous. In this context, it refers to the "line connecting the lines of sight." Simply put: the line connecting the eyes.

Similarly, by using the perspective of the female warriors at the 0326 Star Base, Wu Chen can activate the "Crimson Dragon Break," which defies the law of causality, and reset Cheng Lingsu's personal branch storyline with a single click.

Of course, risk is always positively correlated with return.

Before performing the spell remotely, Wu Chen needed to thoroughly understand the plot.

So, through Princess's strategist Li Huixin, Wu Chen asked the crucial question: "May I ask, shopkeeper, is the 'Heavenly Silkworm Divine Skill' manual in the treasure pavilion?"

"What a coincidence." Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, answered every question: "It was sold a few days ago."

Now it all makes sense. It must be that Ren Yingying and Lan Fenghuang bought the "Heavenly Silkworm Divine Skill," then went to the Bodhi Cave on Mount Wuyue, transformed into silkworm spirits, absorbed the Bodhi Patriarch's power to perform the Heavenly Silkworm Transformation, or even the Heavenly Silkworm Transformation again.

According to the rules of the martial arts world, Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, would not easily reveal the list of customers, so Wu Chen tacitly did not ask further: "Has anyone in Beibao purchased any secret manuals recently?"

"Yes." Seeing that Princess's strategist Li Huixin was hinting at something, she guessed that it must be related to saving Cheng Lingsu, the successor of the Medicine King. Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, immediately understood: "In addition, Yang Shishi (Yu An'an), a dancer from Beibao, bought the 'Three Flowers Gathering at the Top' divine skill."

In "The Eagle Shooting Heroes: East Meets West", Zhou Botong (played by Carina Lau in drag) falls in love with his senior brother Wang Chongyang. After Wang Chongyang is killed by a flying boot, he embarks on a path of revenge. He even uses the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top Divine Skill to turn back time, which causes him to lose his mind and mistake the Third Princess (Brigitte Lin) for his beloved senior brother, thus creating a scene that is both funny and heartbreaking.

Yang Shishi, the dancer from Beibao, is from "Swordsman II: Invincible East". She was originally Dongfang Bubai's beloved concubine. She was ordered to spend a night with Linghu Chong and then committed suicide.

It is said that Dongfang Bubai and Linghu Chong fell in love. Dongfang Bubai's concubine, Yang Shishi, stayed with Linghu Chong for the night in her place. At Blackwood Cliff, the two fought with swords drawn. As they fell, Linghu Chong questioned, "Was it you that night?" Dongfang Bubai refused Linghu Chong's help, leaving behind the words, "I won't tell you. I want you to regret it for the rest of your life." Such a tragic love story, filled with both love and hate, is truly heartbreaking.

"The Three Flowers Gather at the Top." In a flash, Wu Chen seemed to have a sudden realization.

"The princess seems to have something on her mind?" But in the eyes of Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, it was the princess's strategist, Li Huixin, who seemed to be deep in thought.

"To be honest, shopkeeper, the 'Three Flowers Gathering at the Top' technique can reverse time. It's a heaven-defying, life-saving skill." Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, revealed the secret in one sentence: "Furthermore, I have never heard of Yang Shishi, the dancer from Beibao. I suspect that this divine skill was purchased by someone else."

"The princess's concern about someone else seeking to practice the 'Three Flowers Gathering at the Top' divine skill is something else entirely," Du Shiniang, the manager of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, immediately realized. "Indeed," Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, whispered, "Manager, do you know who the Lord of North Fortress is?"

"How could I possibly know such secrets?" Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, spoke with profound meaning.

Their eyes met, and they understood each other perfectly. The scorpion demon lurking in the shadows must have left some clues that Du Shiniang, the manager of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, had secretly discovered. However, the matter was of great importance, and she feared that others might overhear. Therefore, she feigned ignorance. Having pointed out the danger, the rest was self-evident.

Since she already knew the truth, Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, then revealed the secrets of the Demon Hunting Sect: "To be honest, shopkeeper, the Dugu Nine Swords wielded by our sect's Right Protector can refine a hundred demons by removing the male and keeping the female. Mortals can also enter the furnace. However..."

"How is it?" Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, hurriedly asked.

"However, the Nine Heavens Spiritual Fire within the furnace is beyond the resistance of ordinary mortals," said Princess's strategist, Li Huixin. "Listen to what the shopkeeper said: neither 'Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom' nor 'Heavenly Snow Lotus' could bring Cheng Lingsu back to life. However, the medicinal effects of both herbs are concentrated in the five internal organs and eight extraordinary meridians. Encountering the Nine Heavens Spiritual Fire is like pouring oil on a fire, causing the spiritual energy to burst forth. The physical body cannot withstand it, and the only way is to 'dissolve the corpse and become an immortal.'"

“One must never become a ghost immortal.” Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, also knew the gravity of the situation: “This is a matter of choice. Without achieving complete success, it is difficult to make any progress.”

The implication is that once one abandons the physical body and achieves immortality through the process of corpse liberation, it becomes extremely difficult to advance further. This is precisely why ghost immortals are ranked at the bottom of the five ranks of Great Luo Immortals.

“If you don’t want to ‘dissolve your body and become an immortal,’ the only way is to refine the Five Elements Inner Elixir and become a human immortal.” Princess’s strategist Li Huixin added, “However, Cheng Lingsu’s meridians are blocked and her life force is cut off. Her dantian and qi sea are completely depleted. If she wants to rebuild her dantian, she needs to borrow external things.”

"Princess, please speak frankly, what do you need to borrow?" Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, pressed.

"We need to borrow one of each of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth." Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, took out one of the five elements and said, "To be honest, shopkeeper, our sect has quite a few of these five elements' inner pills. They should be able to help Cheng Lingsu come back to life and become a mortal immortal."

"Besides the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, one of each, what else is needed?" Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, understood the implied meaning.

"We still need a divine weapon to refine into a magic treasure," Princess's strategist Li Huixin added. "Ideally, it should be from the same school."

"A divine weapon of the Medicine King Sect." Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, shook her head and said, "Master Wuchen, the 'Poisonous Hand Medicine King,' does not have any weapons. The Medicine King Sect is skilled in using poison, not weapons."

“Seven-Heart Begonia.” Princess’s strategist, Li Huixin, then stated clearly: “Only one Seven-Heart Begonia is needed to refine it into a magical treasure.”

The Seven-Heart Begonia is the most potent poison in the world, as described in "The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain." This poisonous plant is extremely difficult to cultivate; it cannot be watered but must be irrigated with wine. Only Cheng Lingsu, a disciple of the Medicine King, successfully cultivated it.

"To be honest, I do have this item," replied Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge.

"Truly, Heaven is on my side!" Princess's strategist, Li Huixin, smiled with captivating beauty. "With everything ready, please, shopkeeper, bring it here immediately."

"Alright." Du Shiniang, the manager of Baibaoge, chanted an incantation and pointed. A drawer on Baibaoge flew out on its own and landed in front of everyone.

Upon opening it, one finds the Seven-Heart Begonia, a rare and deadly poison.