Martial Master

In the Qian Kun Creation Jade Plate, Qin Chen's soul power was gradually weakening at a slow pace, becoming increasingly feeble and dim.

When Qin Chen first entered the Qian Kun Creation Jade Plate, he could still hold on, but after he completely lost consciousness, everything changed; his soul power quickly diminished.

No one knew such a change would occur. Everyone thought Qin Chen's injuries would naturally heal, but now, after more than half a month, not only had Qin Chen not awakened, but he also lay in the Qian Kun Creation Jade Plate without a trace of breath.

Lao Yuan, Gu Zunren, and Mo Yuanbai stood by. Over the past half month, their injuries had long since healed, and even after experiencing such battles, their cultivation had slightly improved. Yet, there was no joy on their faces, only fear and tension.

Because they could barely sense Qin Chen's soul power anymore.

"It's impossible! The master can't just die like this; he's so strong, he was fine before. How could it have come to this?" Gu Zunren trembled as he spoke. He stood right next to Qin Chen, and even at this close distance, he could only feel a trace of an extremely weak aura. This aura had diminished to the extreme; even with Gu Zunren's soul under Qin Chen's control, leaving a soul imprint, he could only barely sense a hint.

It was this hint of soul power that allowed Qin Chen to hold on until now.

"Why has my master become like this?" Mo Yuanbai couldn't understand.

Before, when Qin Chen killed Pu Caijun, he was fine and didn't have any major issues. He even had the strength to clean the battlefield and bring everyone into the Qian Kun Creation Jade Plate.

According to reason, Qin Chen should have been able to heal if he just rested a bit.

But who knew that the situation would worsen to such an extent? At this moment, Qin Chen bore no injuries; all wounds had quietly healed under the regenerative power of the Undying Sacred Body. Yet, his soul aura was inexplicably growing weaker, to the point where it was almost imperceptible.

"I have investigated," Lao Yuan shook his head and sighed, "Qin Chen's physical injuries have completely healed, but something is wrong with his soul. It's like a flame in the cold wind, ready to extinguish at any moment. If it weren't for his firm will, he would have likely died long ago. I suspect this is a soul mutation."

"Soul mutation?" Mo Yuanbai was taken aback.

Lao Yuan nodded slightly, "Otherwise, it’s impossible to explain his current state. Previously, he might have triggered the power of that strange weapon, combined with the soul attack from Pu Caijun, causing his soul to undergo some kind of change. Initially, he didn't notice anything, but after the battle truly ended, his soul underwent mutation, leading to the rapid weakening of his soul power, almost resulting in his fall. If it weren't for the fact that Qin Chen had previously absorbed the power of the purple crystal, he would have died long ago."

"Purple crystal?" Gu Zunren was puzzled.

"Yes, that was absorbed in the ancestral land of the Ji family. The purple crystal should be a special treasure from the heavenly realm that has a tremendous nourishing effect on the soul. Qin Chen once absorbed some, perhaps that's why he has been able to hold on until now," Lao Yuan sighed.

"But Qin Chen's situation this time is very critical," Lao Yuan continued, "I don't know the specifics, but his soul could extinguish at any moment. If it really extinguishes, then it's over."

"What should we do?" Mo Yuanbai panicked.

"I have no way at the moment," Lao Yuan smiled bitterly, "To save Qin Chen, simple treasures are useless. We can only go to Tianlei City to find the big black cat and them; perhaps there are some methods. Furthermore, Ji Ruoyue is a descendant of the Ji family; she has obtained the complete purple crystal inheritance, and perhaps she can awaken Qin Chen."

"Then let's go to Tianlei City," Mo Yuanbai immediately said.

"But how do we get there?" Lao Yuan smiled bitterly.

Mo Yuanbai and Gu Zunren were both stunned. Yes, they were now in the Qian Kun Creation Jade Plate, and Qin Chen was in a coma. They couldn't leave the Qian Kun Creation Jade Plate, so naturally, they couldn't take it to Tianlei City.