Shocking Secrets of the Celestial Realm

Chapter 239 Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian

The violent tremors gradually subsided, and the foul-smelling cracks slowly closed, as if nothing had happened. But the unease in everyone's hearts grew stronger; they knew that the calm was only temporary, and a greater crisis might strike at any moment.

Jasmine took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She looked at her disciples, her eyes revealing determination and encouragement: "The crisis has temporarily passed. Let's continue our cultivation. Next, we will explore the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian."

Jasmine slowly began to explain: "The Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian originates in the chest, emerges from the pericardium, descends through the diaphragm, and successively connects with the upper, middle, and lower jiao. It descends along the middle of the inner side of the arm, passes through the elbow crease, crosses the wrist, enters the palm, runs along the radial side of the middle finger, and exits at the Zhongchong acupoint at the tip of the middle finger. The pericardium in the human body is the one that receives evil on behalf of the heart. The Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian is like a protective force in the universe, protecting the heart and maintaining the normal circulation of the body's spirit, qi, and blood. It is of extraordinary significance to our cultivation and life."

The disciples sat around Jasmine, listening intently, their eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge and a dedication to cultivation. Yichen took out paper and pen, quickly jotting down the key points Jasmine made, occasionally raising his own questions; Mengli closed her eyes, sketching the route of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian in her mind, trying to feel its energy flow within her body.

Zi Ling witnessed all of this from the shadows, her jealousy and resentment reaching their peak. Her schemes had all ended in failure, driving her to the brink of madness. "Jasmine, I will never let you get away with this! This time, I will make sure you are utterly ruined!" Zi Ling muttered through gritted teeth.

So, Zi Ling began to travel around, uniting several forces that harbored resentment towards Jasmine. Some of these forces were jealous of Jasmine's achievements, while others were vying for cultivation resources and territory. They quickly reached an agreement and decided to launch a full-scale attack at the crucial moment when the disciples were cultivating the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, to completely destroy Jasmine's teaching achievements.

Days passed, and under Jasmine's careful guidance, the disciples' understanding and practice of the Jueyin Pericardium Meridian deepened. One day, as everyone was focused on their practice in the training grounds, suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky, and streaks of black lightning ripped across the horizon. Immediately afterward, a group of dark figures descended from the sky, surrounding them completely.

"Oh no, enemies!" Xiaofeng shouted, quickly drawing his weapon and assuming a defensive stance.

Zi Ling stood amidst the enemy, a smug smile on her face: "Jasmine, today is your end!" With that, she waved her hand, and the enemy immediately launched an attack. Various powerful spells rained down on Jasmine and her disciples; in an instant, light flashed and explosions resounded.

Seeing this, Jasmine immediately circulated her spiritual power and shouted, "Everyone, don't panic! Stay calm! Circulate the energy of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian to build a defensive barrier!" As she spoke, she quickly formed hand seals, and a layer of golden light emanated from her body. This light rapidly spread, forming a solid defensive barrier that protected the disciples within it.

Following Jasmine's instructions, the disciples circulated the energy of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. Yichen concentrated his mind, gathering spiritual power in his chest, and then channeling it along the pericardium meridian to his arms, forming a spiritual power shield in front of him; Mengli combined natural elements with the energy of the pericardium meridian, with wind and water elements surrounding her, enhancing the power of her defensive barrier.

The enemy's attacks grew increasingly fierce, but Jasmine and her disciples' defensive barrier remained as solid as a rock. In the midst of the intense battle, Jasmine directed her disciples in their defense while simultaneously observing the enemy's attack patterns, attempting to find their weaknesses.

"Everyone, be careful! Although the enemy's attacks are powerful, there are gaps in their spells. We must seize these gaps and counterattack!" Jasmine shouted.

With that, Jasmine unleashed a move called "Pericardium-Slaying Demon Palm," her palm glowing with golden light as it hurtled towards the enemy ranks like a cannonball. The enemy hastily defended, but several weaker members were still struck and sent flying.

Seeing this, the disciples' morale soared, and they unleashed their unique skills to counterattack. Yi Chen used the "Gentle Breeze Breaking Clouds Sword," its blade flashing as it thrust towards the enemy; Meng Li, on the other hand, manipulated the natural elements, transforming wind into sharp blades and water into ice arrows, which she then shot towards the enemy.

The battle reached a fever pitch, with both sides exchanging blows and refusing to give an inch. Seeing that she couldn't break through, Zi Ling grew increasingly anxious. She increased her magical output, attempting to break through Jasmine and the others' defenses in one fell swoop.

However, just as Zi Ling was launching her full-scale attack, Jasmine discovered a fatal weakness in her. It turned out that when Zi Ling united with other forces, she hadn't fully coordinated their strengths, causing a slight opening in her defenses during the attack.

"Listen up, everyone! Focus your attacks on Zi Ling's right side! That's her weak point!" Jasmine shouted.

Upon hearing this, the disciples all shifted their attack focus to Zi Ling's right side. They unleashed their strongest attacks, combining various spiritual energies and spells to form a powerful torrent of energy that surged towards Zi Ling.

Zi Ling realized her weakness had been discovered and was shocked. She tried to dodge, but it was too late. The torrent of energy struck her, and she screamed as she was thrown back by the powerful impact, crashing heavily to the ground.

Seeing Ziling injured, the other enemies' morale plummeted, and their attacks weakened. Jasmine seized the opportunity, leading her disciples in a final assault. They used every skill they had, forcing the enemy into a retreat.

"Retreat!" Seeing the situation was dire, the enemy leader decisively ordered a retreat. The enemy quickly disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind only a devastated battlefield.

The crisis was temporarily averted, and the disciples collapsed wearily to the ground, but their faces all wore relieved smiles. They had not only successfully repelled the enemy's attack, but also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Jueyin Pericardium Meridian in this battle.

"Is everyone alright?" Jasmine asked each of her disciples with concern.

"Elder Jasmine, we are alright. We were able to achieve victory thanks to your command and guidance," the disciples replied one after another.

Jasmine smiled and nodded: "This battle has taught us that the path of cultivation is full of challenges, but as long as we unite as one and use our wisdom and strength, nothing can stop us. Next, we will continue to study the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian in depth to consolidate our cultivation achievements."

However, before everyone could recover, a melodious bell rang out from afar, its sound ethereal yet tinged with a chill, as if from another world. Everyone stood up, looking warily in the direction from which the sound came.

"What is that sound again?" Xiaofeng gripped his weapon tightly with tension.

Jasmine's expression turned serious: "I don't know, but it's definitely not good news. Everyone, get ready, it seems our troubles aren't over yet."

The disciples once again channeled their spiritual energy, standing ready for battle. What dangers lay hidden behind that mysterious bell tolling? Could they continue their exploration of the mysteries of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian amidst this new crisis? Everything remained uncertain, and they could only muster their courage once more in the face of this unknown fear, to embrace the adventure that lay ahead.