Over the past three years, Su Yang had entered the Spirit Liquid Lake countless times, but he was unable to absorb the Spiritual Liquid within, due to the excess of Spiritual Energy in his body.

The Spiritual Energy within the Spirit Liquid Lake was far richer than the Yaochi Peaches Su Yang had previously consumed. As a result, Su Yang couldn't absorb the Spiritual Energy within the lake, which indeed felt like sitting on a treasure mountain and being unable to use it.

Now, being able to absorb the Spiritual Liquid here, how could Su Yang not be delighted?

Su Yang decided not to head to the bottom of the lake; instead, he swam freely throughout the Spirit Liquid Lake, absorbing the Spiritual Liquid.

Moreover, Su Yang clearly felt that the Illusion behind him was also absorbing the Spiritual Liquid at a much faster rate than he was.

Su Yang knew that the Illusion of the Devouring the World Secret Technique was anything but simple. Over this extended period, the Illusion from the Secret Technique was indeed evolving. The simplest change was that the long blade in its hand was becoming increasingly distinct.

Although he still couldn't make out its exact form, Su Yang could sense that the long blade was becoming clearer. The most crucial part was that the aura from the blade was becoming increasingly intense—a rather oppressive aura.

Before, when Su Yang summoned the Illusion, only when it opened its eyes would the Fierce Beasts be intimidated and retreat.

But now, the Illusion didn't even need to open its eyes; just the aura of the long blade in its hand was enough to make the Fierce Beasts turn pale with fright.

Though Su Yang couldn't clearly see what the long blade looked like, nor did he know its origin, his instincts told him that such a menacing blade was definitely no ordinary item, but one that had experienced countless killings to possess such an aura.

But the crucial question is, how did this long blade come to be?

The Illusion of the Devouring the World appeared only when Su Yang reached a certain level in cultivating the Devouring Secret Technique. Initially, Su Yang thought it was an aid from the Secret Technique, but later he realized he was mistaken. He vaguely felt that the Illusion had a degree of autonomous consciousness, almost like the soul of an Ancient Demon God.

This feeling was as if Su Yang's cultivation of the Secret Technique had summoned the soul of an Ancient Demon God to his side. As Su Yang's cultivation reached higher levels, the summoned fragmentary soul became clearer and more powerful.

Honestly, at times, Su Yang was somewhat anxious. He didn't know the origin of this Illusion, but he knew if he continued cultivating this way, the Illusion might actually become a living person!

What kind of terrifying existence could this be?

Just by opening its eyes for a moment, it could make all Fierce Beasts tremble in fear. Such a heaven-defying existence might overthrow the Nine Realms with a mere gesture!

Honestly, Su Yang couldn't even imagine what identity this Illusion truly had.

However, if he wanted to cultivate in this valley, he couldn't do without this Illusion. Without it, he wouldn't survive here, given that the Fierce Beasts were not passive creatures.

While slowly swimming in the Spirit Liquid Lake, Su Yang also sensed the changes happening to the Illusion.

The Illusion had devoured a significant amount of Spiritual Liquid and indeed began to change. Strangely, some vague shadows resembling chains appeared on its hands and feet.

Su Yang was stunned. Was the Illusion actually bound by chains? What on earth was happening? What kind of existence was the Illusion's predecessor?

However, the Illusion's transformation stopped there. Once the chains appeared, not very clearly, the Illusion gradually stopped devouring the Spiritual Liquid.

Su Yang knew it was because his own power was too weak. Only by enhancing his strength could the Illusion continue to devour Spiritual Liquid. Essentially, whether the Illusion could fully materialize depended on Su Yang's power.

Su Yang didn't know if this was good or bad, but he couldn't worry about that now. He still had many things to deal with, so he couldn't be bothered with the Illusion's identity.

After absorbing the Spiritual Liquid for a while, Su Yang found himself able to absorb no more, so he once again entered the lake.

This time, as before, Su Yang headed straight toward the person at the bottom of the lake.

After so long, Su Yang finally managed to get slightly closer to this person. However, it was still meaningless, as he couldn't see the person's appearance, only a robust silhouette, nothing more.

Afterward, Su Yang would be swept into the Storm Valley by the undercurrents at the lake's bottom, and there, he would further temper his body.

Over time, Su Yang's cultivation had always proceeded this way.

Upon emerging from the Storm Valley, Su Yang initially planned to return to the World Melting Furnace for another cycle.

Just as he entered the World Melting Furnace, he found Black Widow guarding there.

"Sister, what's wrong?" Su Yang asked in surprise; Black Widow usually was in seclusion and rarely came out.

"Just now, the Dean sent a message…" Black Widow looked at Su Yang, saying in a deep voice, "Feather Spirit Palace is going to open!"

"What!?" Su Yang nearly leaped up, staring at Black Widow in shock and disbelief.

"Feather Spirit Palace is opening? Ridiculous! Doesn't the Feather Spirit Palace open once every hundred years? The last time it opened was two or three decades ago, wasn't it? How… how could it be opening now?" Su Yang asked in astonishment.

"I don't know either!" Black Widow said solemnly, "The Dean wants you to make a quick trip to Qinghe Academy. There's been an anomaly with the Feather Spirit Palace, and he suspects it's related to the anomaly last time at the Turquoise Pool. So this time, no matter what, Qinghe Academy must send someone to Feather Spirit Palace to see what's going on inside!"

Su Yang knew very well what kind of situation it would be if Feather Spirit Palace showed an anomaly.

The Feather Spirit Palace was definitely an existence far beyond the Nine Realms. The power within wasn't something anyone in the Nine Realms could contend with.

Su Yang had been to the Feather Spirit Palace and had seen the ancient marks left on its surface. It was not just a palace but an ancient battlefield of countless deities.

Nobody knew if there were still any living beings inside Feather Spirit Palace, but one thing was certain: if Feather Spirit Palace showed an anomaly, it would be an extremely significant event for the entire Nine Realms.

Moreover, to Su Yang, the Feather Spirit Palace also held another vital significance: Qi'er was still in the Feather Spirit Palace.

Su Yang was striving to enhance his power partly to protect the Human World and partly to rescue Qi'er. He wanted to cultivate to the level of that masked man, so he could enter the Turquoise Pool and rescue Qi'er!

Now that the Feather Spirit Palace was about to open, didn't that mean Su Yang could enter the Feather Spirit Palace ahead of time and find a way to rescue Qi'er?