Chapter 1775: Magic Eye Blinks

Lu Ye reasoned that since the core of Mount Cunkong had split off from the complete mountain, it should retain some of its original characteristics, perhaps appearing as a meteorite or something similar. Therefore, he would investigate anything unusual he came across.

One day, as he was searching, a voice suddenly reached his ears: "Young friend, do not go any deeper."

Lu Ye looked in the direction of the voice and saw a figure sitting cross-legged on a large meteorite, watching him. The voice he heard was undoubtedly this person's warning.

It was an old man with white hair and beard. He hadn't activated his spiritual power, so Lu Ye couldn't discern his cultivation level. However, to be able to penetrate this deep despite the suppressive environment of the wonder, he had to be a Moon Gazer.

The old man sat on the meteorite, surrounded by array flags, as if he had set up a grand formation. He was very old, but his eyes were remarkably bright, leaving a profound impression on Lu Ye with just a glance.

Lu Ye had been inside the Blood Illusion Demonic Eye for about ten days, but this was the first cultivator he had interacted with. He couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

The old man smiled faintly, appearing enigmatic. "If you trust me, find a good place to stay, preferably by setting up some formations. If not, please depart swiftly, young friend, to avoid any misunderstandings."

Lu Ye instantly made a guess: "Is the Demonic Eye about to blink?"

The old man remained silent.

Lu Ye, however, grew interested. Before Zhang Kun left, he had warned Lu Ye that the Blood Illusion Demonic Eye had two aspects: one he had seen, and another he had not.

Whenever the Demonic Eye blinked, these two aspects would invert. Zhang Kun had also advised him that it was best to find a place to hide when the eye blinked.

This information was also recorded in a jade slip. Mount Cunkong had been observing the Demonic Eye for many years and possessed a good understanding of its basic characteristics.

Thus, upon hearing the old man's words, Lu Ye's suspicions were confirmed.

Under normal circumstances, cultivators inside the Blood Illusion Demonic Eye could encounter each other without interference. However, if the Demonic Eye blinked, they would no longer have that luxury.

Within this wonder, conflicts and deaths among cultivators primarily occurred during the phase that followed the Demonic Eye's blink.

However... the jade slip contained no mention of how to predict when the Demonic Eye would blink, as there was no discernible pattern. It could happen every ten to fifteen days, every few months, or even every three to five days.

Therefore, Lu Ye was puzzled: how did this old man know?

Judging by the old man's demeanor and arrangements, he was undoubtedly very confident in his assessment; otherwise, he wouldn't have set up a grand formation around himself.

"Dao Brother, would you mind sharing, if it's convenient?" Lu Ye asked, looking at the old man. He might have to stay in this place for some time, and if there was a way to predict when the Demonic Eye would blink, his situation would undoubtedly be much safer.

The old man shook his head. "If you believe, act accordingly; if not, then leave. I've said all I can. Take care of yourself!" Having spoken, the old man stared directly at Lu Ye, and his spiritual power slowly began to surge.

It was clearly at the level of a late-stage Moon Gazer!

This location was no longer the outer reaches of the wonder; anyone present would be subjected to considerable suppression. Yet, this old man could still exhibit the spiritual power fluctuations of a late-stage Moon Gazer, indicating his formidable strength.

This gesture was undoubtedly a warning for Lu Ye to leave quickly, because once the Demonic Eye blinked, many things would become uncontrollable. His kind reminder to Lu Ye was not purely altruistic; he also did not wish for Lu Ye to remain close by, as it would pose a certain degree of threat to his own safety.

Lu Ye considered this, cupped his fist towards the old man, and then darted to the side. Although he wasn't afraid of the other party, he still preferred to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

After putting some distance between himself and the old man, Lu Ye found a meteorite. Mimicking the old man's actions, he set up formations on it, designed both to protect himself and to trap others.

He decided to temporarily trust the old man's words, as the old man's demeanor didn't suggest he was speaking idly.

Once settled, Lu Ye calmly waited.

He set a three-day deadline for himself. If everything remained normal within that period, then the old man would have been fear-mongering, and he could resume his actions without delay.

He didn't have to wait three days. Just over half a day later, Lu Ye suddenly noticed a change in his surroundings.

Inside such a wonder, ambient light was generally unaffected, but in that instant, Lu Ye felt the environment around him suddenly darken.

It was as if he were in a room, and a lit candle had extinguished for a fleeting moment.

The Demonic Eye had indeed blinked! Lu Ye was astonished and couldn't fathom how the old man had predicted it. After all, the Little People had been collecting information on this wonder for years, yet they had absolutely no intelligence on this particular aspect.

Indeed, there were many capable individuals in the world.

From inside the wonder, Lu Ye only perceived a momentary darkness, but if one were observing from outside, they would have seen the colossal eye spanning the starry sky 'blink' at that very moment.

With that momentary blink, the entire Blood Illusion Demonic Eye was shrouded in a faint reddish mist. As time passed, this light red deepened, as if blood were flowing from the eye.

The name 'Blood Illusion Demonic Eye' originated precisely from this phenomenon!

At this very moment, deep inside the wonder, on the meteorite, Lu Ye distinctly felt that something was amiss.

Because as that instant of darkness passed, he suddenly felt as if something was watching him. That invisible gaze exerted immense pressure on him, causing even his spirit to tremble.

He turned his head to look around, but found nothing unusual. The faint reddish mist visible from the outside had left no trace whatsoever within the wonder.

However, the pressure on Lu Ye's spirit continued to intensify.

Furthermore, in the depths of his being, Lu Ye sensed a faint, ethereal connection to something located within the wonder.

He turned his head to glance in that direction but saw nothing. Immediately, he immersed himself in his consciousness, and the next moment, his spiritual entity materialized within his Divine Sea.

His spiritual entity stood upon the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus, from which a vibrant, multicolored radiance emanated, illuminating him splendidly. Looking up, Lu Ye was astonished to discover that, at some point, a colossal eye had appeared above his Divine Sea!

That eye looked exactly like the Blood Illusion Demonic Eye, except that this one now glowed a faint red, and this reddish hue was progressively deepening.

Invisible pressure emanated from the blood-red eye, eroding Lu Ye's Divine Sea and spiritual entity. In an instant, his entire Divine Sea became turbulent.

Fortunately, his spiritual entity was protected by the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus, so Lu Ye only felt a degree of discomfort, with no serious harm.

He finally understood the kind of pressure Zhang Kun had endured earlier.

When he had traveled with Zhang Kun, the Demonic Eye he saw appeared normal. However, in the eyes of a Sun Gazer like Zhang Kun, the Demonic Eye was the very blood-red eye before him now!

The power of this blood-red eye, which eroded his Divine Sea, seemed to have a hallucinatory effect. Even with the protection of the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus, Lu Ye involuntarily saw scenes of constantly shattering illusions before his eyes.

And this was merely the residual power he felt from being inside the Demonic Eye. The immense pressure Zhang Kun endured when he directly faced the blood-red eye was almost unimaginable.

As the color of the Demonic Eye deepened, the corrosive power intensified, and his Divine Sea became even more turbulent. Although Lu Ye felt that his spiritual entity would not suffer serious harm under the protection of the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus, the turmoil in his Divine Sea still impacted his mind, causing his state of mind to become somewhat agitated.

This was clearly an effect of the Demonic Eye.

With this thought, he reached out, and an object burst forth from the turbulent Divine Sea, landing in his hand.

It was precisely the Soul-Stabilizing Bell!

On his journey here, Lu Ye had already refined this soul artifact, so he could naturally activate its power.

Lu Ye gently shook it. Instantly, a clear, resonant bell sound rang out, and with its undulating melody, visible ripples spread outwards, like a giant hand stroking the turbulent Divine Sea, calming it considerably.

Lu Ye immediately felt much better.

The Soul-Stabilizing Bell was indeed extraordinary; it was undoubtedly a soul artifact of exceptionally high quality.

Under the dual protection of the Soul-Stabilizing Bell and the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus, his Divine Sea was temporarily safe. Lu Ye then looked up at the blood-red eye again, intending to observe its changes firsthand. However, what he saw filled him with astonishment.

For he could vaguely discern some peculiar traces within the blood-red eye.

He immediately composed himself and began to observe closely; however, the more he looked, the more alarmed he became.

Those numerous peculiar traces weren't easily discernible without careful observation, but upon closer inspection, Lu Ye realized that they were, in fact, lines of yin and yang duality!

This blood-red eye was a manifestation of a spirit pattern!

Lu Ye was suddenly enlightened and simultaneously greatly excited.

Although he was a combat cultivator, he was also a spirit pattern master. The numerous spirit patterns on his Talent Tree had provided immense convenience throughout his growth, with each one playing a crucial role.

However, there were only so many useful spirit patterns. Since imprinting the 'Draw Sabre Slash' spirit pattern on his Talent Tree last time, Lu Ye had not encountered another suitable one that resonated with him.

He never expected to find one here!

If he could fully comprehend this blood-red eye spirit pattern, it would undoubtedly be a significant gain. For now, it appeared that this blood-red eye could not only induce hallucinations but also affect one's mental state, making it potentially excellent for use against enemies.

Lu Ye immediately immersed his consciousness, beginning to observe and meticulously record the intricate interlocking outlines of the myriad yin and yang dualities.

Delighted by his discovery, he became completely engrossed, unable to pull himself away...

He remained oblivious to the fact that the multicolored radiance emanating from the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus beneath his feet was growing increasingly brilliant.

Until, at a certain moment, the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus suddenly vibrated slightly, and then a beam of multicolored light shot upwards, piercing straight through the blood-red eye suspended above his Divine Sea!

Lu Ye was utterly dumbfounded...

Because when the multicolored light dissipated, the blood-red eye also vanished. The situation clearly indicated that the blood-red eye had been shattered by the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus!

Lu Ye was left speechless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

He had long understood that the Seven-Colored Divine Lotus offered incredibly powerful protection to the spirit. Yet, he had never imagined that one day, this very protection, so beneficial to him, would inadvertently ruin his opportunity.

He had only managed to clearly observe a tiny fraction of the blood-red eye spirit pattern. Now that the blood-red eye was gone, he had nowhere to continue his study.