Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2726 Guangyun

The Crystal Anemone and the Chipeng fought fiercely, the two races confronting each other head-on, each displaying their unique talents and supernatural abilities, and the battlefield immediately descended into chaos.

These crystal anemones have a very limited ability; they seem to only know how to summon that mysterious heavy water, which gives them a sense of overwhelming power.

Just like the old man surnamed Mu before, no matter how varied his methods and how clever he was, he was no match for the Crystal Anemone. He could only flee in a sorry state and finally paid a price to escape the Crystal Anemone's pursuit.

'Whoosh!'

Heavy water, like a waterfall, is incredibly heavy.

This heavy water is not only incredibly heavy, but it also emits a mysterious aura. It's as if any force encountering this heavy water will be restrained by this aura, which is quite peculiar.

At this moment, Heavy Water encountered an opponent.

Faced with the crystal anemone, the Chipeng clan did not back down. Led by their leader, they all spread their wings, and pairs of huge wings formed a dark canopy that covered the sky and stretched as far as the eye could see.

Countless black rays of light shot out from the gaps in the feathers, and when the light collided with the heavy water, it made a 'sizzling' sound and stirred up bursts of water mist.

Upon closer inspection, these rays of light did not seem to originate from the Cirro, but rather seemed to be summoned from somewhere by the heavy water.

If Elder Mu were here, he would discover that the supernatural powers displayed by the Cipeng clan are completely different from those recorded in ancient books. This is not their own power, but rather they have relied on external forces.

It was less a battle between the Crystal Anemones and the Chipeng Clan, and more a clash between two forces summoned by them.

Heavy water formed giant waves, creating a magnificent spectacle.

The black rays intertwined, forming a deep, dark tide of light.

The giant waves and the tide of light collided with earth-shattering force and terrifying power. You should know that a single crystal anemone forced the old man surnamed Mu to flee in a sorry state, and a single roc made Qin Sang and Elder Mu retreat. Now, two major clans have mobilized their entire forces!

If Qin Sang and the others had been slower and had been caught up in this battlefield, their chances of survival would have been slim.

Compared to their terrifying supernatural powers, the Crystal Anemone and the Cirque seemed much more fragile. They stayed close to their leader, exchanging supernatural powers from a distance, neither daring to enter the center of the battlefield.

Some members who were slow to react were accidentally caught in the entanglement and died before they could even cry out.

This also proves that both the Crystal Anemone and the Cirrus were using external forces; their own strength was not that great.

'boom!'

'boom!'

'boom!'

The clash of supernatural powers produced a sound like the collapse of heaven and earth, yet neither side suffered significant casualties. If this continued, it was uncertain when a victor would emerge.

Just as the battle between the two sides was in full swing, another strange phenomenon appeared in the distance. A blue light illuminated the darkness, and within the blue light, a green tide composed of jungles was rapidly spreading towards the battlefield.

The jungle was exceptionally lush, with ancient trees reaching for the sky. Upon closer inspection, one could see that the trees had human-like facial features growing beneath their canopies. These were not ordinary trees; they were clearly tree-people, their waving roots serving as their legs. The tree-people rushed towards the battlefield in groups.

Among these tree-men, the tallest was comparable to the Typhon giants, and even the shorter ones were enormous in the eyes of humans.

They saw the Crystal Anemone and the Chipeng clan fighting in the distance, as well as the portal between the two clans, and let out a deep roar. The sound waves rolled in with visible force, just like a mountain roaring and a tsunami.

All the tree-people frantically swung their branches, countless branches radiating green light, swinging faster and faster, stirring up the void. Then, a piercing sound of air being torn apart suddenly came from the edge of the battlefield.

The crystal anemone and the screeching bird screamed simultaneously, as countless arrow-shaped green crystals rained down on them.

These green crystals were clearly summoned by the Treant. The Treant actually wanted to eliminate these two opponents at the same time, but the Crystal Anemone and the Chipeng would not sit idly by. They hurriedly changed their targets and manipulated heavy water and black light to strike the green crystals.

The battle situation changed accordingly, transforming from a major battle between two sides into a three-way melee.

The three major races were mutually restraining each other, and for a time none of them could cross the gate of light. But then a new competitor arrived. In the distance, thick fog rolled in, and countless green snakes, enveloped in the fog, joined the battle.

Immediately afterwards, another group of strangely shaped sea creatures came riding the waves.

The battlefield is becoming increasingly chaotic, and casualties are rapidly escalating.

Each race is strikingly similar; they all possess power disproportionate to their own abilities, and even with low cultivation levels, they can unleash terrifying destructive power.

There's no need to dwell on where these powers come from; they've long been accustomed to them. From their birth to the present day, and generation after generation, they've thrived in this grotto-heaven, enjoying such unique advantages.

If it weren't for a constant force binding them, preventing them from leaving their respective territories, this grotto-heaven would probably have been destroyed long ago.

Now that the forces that bound them have disappeared, and they have nothing to fear, they realize just how terrifying their destructive power truly is.

However, their good fortune didn't last long. After a fierce battle, the ferocious beasts on the battlefield gradually noticed something was wrong; their power was actually being lost.

It was as if the source of power was gradually closing its doors to them; although more and more groups joined the melee, the momentum of the battle was significantly weaker than at the beginning.

They began to panic. The force that bound them disappeared, and in doing so, it also stripped them of their power. Before long, they would be reduced to their original form.

Panic spread among the groups, and finally some regained their senses, leaving the battlefield and rushing towards the portal.

That place is the source of power; something is calling to them, and it is extremely tempting.

The formation was completely disrupted. The ferocious beasts formed a horde, crowding together and rushing into the portal.

……

Behind the portal, Qin Sang and the others were completely unaware of what was happening outside.

They sensed the tremors caused by the battle of the ferocious beasts and guessed that the beasts that had been suppressed by the True Radiance Statue had broken free and were surging towards this place.

Jiang Jiugao gasped, "Fellow Daoist Qingfeng, what if those ferocious beasts surround us..."

The beasts here are all terrifying beyond measure; if one were to fall into their horde, the consequences would be unimaginable. The couple had long wanted to leave, but their lives and fortunes were in the hands of others, leaving them with no choice in the matter.

Qin Sang's face darkened. "If we go out now, won't we just run into a herd of beasts!"

Jiang and Xie remained silent. They truly had no way out. Their only option was to capture Yi Ling as soon as possible, accept the Holy Venerable's inheritance, and become the master of this cave. Presumably, they would then be able to subdue the ferocious beasts outside.

“We shouldn’t have to worry about ourselves yet,” Qin Sang said, gazing ahead and reassuring the two. “Those ferocious beasts have no gems to guide them, so they can only wander around aimlessly. They won’t be able to catch up with us for a while.”

They tracked Yi Ling all the way here, and the environment became increasingly complex. Although Qin Sang didn't have any gems, she could sense that they were getting closer and closer to the secrets of this place.

On the other side, Yi Ling paused slightly, firstly because she sensed the external tremors, and secondly because the four gems above her head had finally shown a new change.

Yi Ling withdrew her gaze, ignoring the outside world. For her, the most pressing issue wasn't the beast rampage, but the pursuers behind her. Because Qin Sang was relentlessly pursuing her, she couldn't stop to concentrate on studying the four gems and could only try them while flying away.

Without a doubt, the secret of the Holy Venerable's legacy lies hidden within these gems, and fortunately, she obtained all four. She had a premonition that when the four gems were combined, the secret of the Holy Venerable's legacy would be revealed.

At this moment, the radiant crown on her head had shrunk considerably, and the four gems were closer together, which meant that she was one step closer to uncovering the secrets of the Holy One's legacy.

Actually, there was no need to wait for the four gems to combine; she had already deciphered some things, and the route she had taken earlier was not something she had chosen randomly.

This mysterious void filled with luminous clouds appeared quite different to her than before. The seemingly randomly arranged clouds and the chaotic filaments of light contained some kind of hidden pattern.

Just as mortals believe, the sun and moon always revolve around the earth, and the earth is the center of the world. In her eyes, these luminous clouds also constantly revolve around a certain place.

That place might be where the Holy One placed the legacy.

Strangely, there was more than one such place.

Why was it arranged like this?

Yi Ling was puzzled and secretly tried to figure out the Holy Venerable's intentions.

Thinking of those four true holy statues, could it be that the Holy Venerable originally planned to have four or even more competitors come in to compete for the inheritance, and finally decide on a true successor?

It's likely that even the Holy Venerable didn't expect that he would so easily seize four gems before the real battle even began. Whether it was divine calculation or sheer luck, he undoubtedly held a huge advantage.

"around……"

Yi Ling had this thought in mind, but then she thought of Qin Sang and snorted inwardly. As long as she got rid of this person, he would have no chance.

Perhaps to correspond with the four gems, she discovered that there were also four 'centers' in the light cloud, and the true 'center' should be one of these four places.

Yi Ling tried to forcefully combine the four gems, but things didn't go as planned. Instead, it triggered a surge of inspiration, almost causing her to lose everything.

She dared not act rashly again and could only do her best to understand these gems. Hard work pays off, and she vaguely grasped something.

"wrong!"

Yi Ling overturned her previous idea; she had a premonition that these four centers might all be real, and that the Holy Venerable must have left treasures there. However, treasures also vary in quality, and after painstaking deduction, Yi Ling vaguely gained some insights.

She glanced back; the pursuers hadn't given up yet. In fact, they were faster than her. Fortunately, with the four gems protecting her, she was able to barely maintain the distance and avoid being caught.

Even so, the distance between them continues to shrink, and if this continues, the other party will eventually catch up. If this problem cannot be resolved, even if she finds the Holy Venerable's inheritance, she might still have her love stolen away by the other party. But shaking off the other party is not so easy!

Yi Ling's expression was solemn, and her eyes flickered uncertainly.

Just then, she felt that the other party's speed seemed to have increased again. Could it be that he was hiding his strength before?

"not good!"

Yi Ling was startled and suddenly realized where the problem lay.

She carried him away, always following the guidance of the four gems, taking the correct route. The gems guided her, and they also guided him.

If these clouds of light are regarded as a grand formation, some cultivators with supernatural abilities, who know the route into the clouds of light, may be able to deduce the whole picture!

Of course, it's usually only ordinary formations that can be broken in this way. This is a relic left by a holy being, incredibly profound. Yi Ling hadn't been worried at all, but she never expected the other party to possess such extraordinary wisdom!

After some time, Yi Ling worried that the other party would be able to see through the secrets of the Holy Venerable's legacy even without the gemstone!

Thinking of this, Yi Ling became truly nervous. She hadn't expected that even with four gems in hand, things were still not secure. A glint of light flashed in her eyes, as if she had made up her mind.

In fact, Yi Ling was worrying too much. Qin Sang was able to do this because of Tian Li. Even if it was a treasure left by a Saint Venerable, as long as it was a formation, there were patterns to follow. Moreover, with Yi Ling guiding her, Tian Li was able to play its role, but it was still far from being truly deciphered.

Qin Sang could only use this to eliminate the interference of the light cloud, close the distance between herself and Yi Ling, and put pressure on her.

The aura ahead was becoming clearer, meaning the distance between them was closing. At this moment, Jiang Xie and his wife were left behind by Qin Sang. He was fully focused and sensed that Yi Ling's aura paused for a moment, which she must have noticed as well.

The next moment, Yi Ling suddenly accelerated.

Qin Sang remained calm. If Yi Ling could accelerate, she would have already left him behind. It must have been due to some kind of supernatural power that she couldn't sustain.

Immediately afterwards, Qin Sang noticed that Yi Ling suddenly changed direction, and their route became very chaotic.

She seemed to sense the pressure from Qin Sang and was worried about being caught up by him, so she tried to circle around and use the mixed energy between the light clouds to shake off her pursuers.

Qin Sang sneered inwardly. Yi Ling had undoubtedly made a foolish move, which would only allow him to close the gap faster. However, Qin Sang did not let his guard down, lest Yi Ling take the opportunity to mislead his judgment.

What followed was an even more intense chase, and Yi Ling ahead seemed to be really panicking, with the route becoming increasingly complicated.

Before long, Qin Sang realized something. Yi Ling hadn't made a mistake out of chaos as he had imagined; her route wasn't random.

Tian Li kept sending her thoughts; she was constantly using her Heavenly Eye Divine Power to probe the hidden patterns between these clouds of light, and she was making new discoveries while chasing Yi Ling.

Qin Sang quickly realized that there was a center among these clouds of light, and all the clouds of light revolved around the center. Yi Ling was now heading to that place!

It turns out that Yi Ling wasn't trying to shake him off, but rather, seeing that things were hopeless, she wanted to create as much distance as possible so that she could seize the Holy Venerable's treasures before he arrived!

But is it so easy to obtain the relics of the Holy One?

Although it is unknown what exactly the Holy Venerable's treasures contain, the power that allows a cultivator to ascend to the heavens in one step is something that Yi Ling, who is only at the mid-stage of the Integration Realm, cannot easily withstand. Even if the Great Heavenly Venerable personally infuses her body with it, there will still be a process of adaptation and refinement.

Therefore, Qin Sang was not worried about Yi Ling getting there first. He followed closely behind Yi Ling and got closer and closer to the 'center' of Guangyun.

Finally, after passing through layers of clouds, the view ahead suddenly opened up.

Tian Li conveyed her thoughts: This is the center of the Light Cloud!

Qin Sang saw a strangely shaped cloud of light, resembling a star ring, with a white jade palace prominently displayed at its center! (End of Chapter)