r18novel Chapter 303 The Battlefield of Nascent Soul Transformation: Opportunities Abound
Chapter 303 The Battlefield of Nascent Soul Transformation: Opportunities Abound
Chapter 303 The Battlefield of Nascent Soul Transformation: Opportunities Abound
After an unknown amount of time, Chen Yi slowly opened his eyes, a faint golden light flashing deep within his pupils.
His injuries have largely healed, and his combat effectiveness has returned to its peak.
Furthermore, because he refined the Golden Lightning Origin, his physical strength reached a new level.
It's time to go out.
At this moment, the black mist had gradually dissipated where they were, and the terrifying thunderclouds had also disappeared without a trace.
The view became more open.
What remains are only layers of silvery-white spatial ripples, like ripples on the surface of water, spreading outwards in circles.
At the very core of this spatial ripple, a section of silver-white bone floats.
The bone was crystal clear, exuding an ancient and weathered aura. Under its influence, the surrounding space constantly twisted and folded, as if it were an independent little world.
The core of the most intense spatial ripples is this piece of silver bone.
Chen Yi stood up and tentatively took a few steps forward, but immediately felt a huge resistance.
The spatial forces there are too strong, chaotic and disordered, and full of cutting power.
With Chen Yi's current spatial ability cultivation, he hasn't even reached the beginner level. If he were to force his way in, he would probably be torn to pieces by the spatial rift in an instant.
He couldn't get into that location at all.
Chen Yi stared at the piece of silver bone for a long time, then finally shook his head, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
This thing might be a relic left behind by someone at the Nascent Soul stage.
It's a pity that we can see it but can't eat it.
Perhaps, once he has truly mastered spatial abilities, or after his body refinement advances to the mid-stage of the fourth rank, he will be able to give it a try.
Right now, saving your life is the most important thing.
Greed is often the root cause of a cultivator's downfall.
Chen Yi has always been rational.
What Chen Yi didn't know was that Silver Horn had generously left this place to him because he believed that even if Chen Yi was a reincarnated great power, he wouldn't be able to take away the silver bone because he didn't cultivate spatial supernatural powers.
Of course, with Silver Horn's current strength, he can't take it away, but if we're talking about who is most likely to take the Silver Bone in the near future, it has to be Silver Horn.
"Fuji, let's go first."
He turned around and said to Ning Bu'er behind him.
"This place was the battlefield between the ancient Celestial Sovereigns. There are still many opportunities here. Since we've come all this way, let's explore around. Perhaps there are other benefits to be had."
Although we can't get the silver bones, this ancient battlefield is so vast that we can't go back empty-handed.
"Okay. I'll do whatever you say."
Ning Bu'er had no objections and obediently followed.
Chen Yi grabbed Ning Bu'er's hand, his blood and qi surged, and he used his physical techniques to transform into a blur, quickly leaving the dangerous area filled with spatial ripples.
He unleashed his senses, spreading his divine awareness like a net, and began searching in other directions of this ancient battlefield.
On the other side, at the junction of the Black Mountain Secret Realm and the Ancient Battlefield.
The atmosphere was heavy, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.
The Fairy of Mysterious Yin looked cold and wary as she surveyed her surroundings.
Around her, three or four cultivators at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm spread out in a fan shape, subtly blocking all her escape routes.
Directly in front, an elderly man dressed in a crane robe stood with his hands behind his back, exuding a suffocating aura.
Late Nascent Soul stage!
Beside the old man floated a tiny figure, only an inch tall, which was the Nascent Soul cultivator whose physical body had been destroyed earlier.
At this moment, the little man, his face full of resentment, pointed at Fairy Xuan Yin and cried out to the old man, "Master! It's them!"
That scoundrel surnamed Chen claimed he wouldn't steal opportunities, yet he ambushed and destroyed my physical body! If I hadn't run fast, he probably would have even destroyed my Nascent Soul!
"Xuan Yin, give me an explanation."
The old man spoke slowly, his voice not loud, yet it resounded like muffled thunder in everyone's ears.
"My disciple says his physical body was destroyed in a sneak attack by Chen Yi. You must give him an explanation today!"
The one asking the question was the master of the person whose physical body had been destroyed and only the nascent soul remained. His name was True Monarch Crane Crest, a renowned veteran expert in the late stage of the nascent soul realm in the Central Continent, whose cultivation was unfathomable.
His gaze was sinister as he stared intently at Fairy Xuanyin, clearly not intending to let the matter rest.
Xuan Yin Fairy frowned. She didn't know the specifics, but Chen Yi and Bu Er were searching for opportunities inside, and she was outside to maintain appearances. She couldn't afford to show weakness.
"Fellow Daoist Crane-Crest, isn't it a bit too hasty to judge based solely on your disciple's account?"
The Mysterious Yin Fairy said coldly, "You say Chen Yi attacked you by sneak? Do you have any evidence?"
The Nascent Soul figure shrieked, "What? There's no evidence!"
That person used the Vajra Technique, and his body refinement strength reached the fourth level, instantly killing my disciple. He was also accompanied by a sickly female cultivator!
Besides Chen Yi and your disciple Ning Bu'er, who else could it be?!
A strong man using Vajra Kung Fu.
He was accompanied by a female cultivator who was ill.
These two characteristics combined are practically a direct naming of someone.
Xuan Yin slightly raised his eyes, which were always half-closed, and a barely perceptible glint flashed deep in his pupils.
Vajra Kung Fu?
She knows Chen Yi too well.
That kid's greatest strength lies in his lightning magic, and his physical body is a lightning spirit body forged through countless trials and tribulations, following a path of fierce and explosive power. His Vajra Skill is just a facade.
In this case, it's highly unlikely to be Chen Yi, because if Chen Yi were to launch a sneak attack, why would he let the Nascent Soul cultivator escape and come to complain?
Since it's not Chen Yi, things are much easier.
Her face remained impassive, a mocking smile curving her lips, her voice icy: "Based on this alone, we cannot be certain that it is Chen Yi and my disciple Ning Bu'er."
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Just as Crane-Crowned True Lord was about to speak, Xuan Yin's voice suddenly rose, overpowering his aura: "There are countless body cultivators in the world, and those who know the Vajra Skill are even more numerous."
Crane Peak, if you start biting people indiscriminately just because your disciple died, you're losing the dignity of a True Lord.
It's always best to investigate things thoroughly before drawing conclusions.
"you!"
The Crane-Crowned True Lord was so angry that his beard trembled wildly, and his spiritual pressure overflowed uncontrollably, causing the surrounding air to buzz.
"Hmph! Such a silver tongue!"
He abruptly flicked his sleeve, his gaze sweeping coldly over the chaotic entrance ahead: "We've searched the entire Black Mountain Secret Realm, but there's not a soul in sight. They're not on the outskirts; Chen Yi must have taken Ning Bu'er and hidden in this ancient battlefield."
Lord Crane-Crowned True Lord stopped arguing and sat down cross-legged, staring intently at the entrance: "We'll ambush him here. As long as he comes out, we'll confront him face to face! We'll then use soul-searching and spirit-refining techniques, and see how he tries to deny it then!"
After saying that, his bloodshot eyes suddenly turned to the group of people watching the show: "And you guys, Ji Wuchen and Yuan Lingling."
Chen Yi is in league with you; don't protect him. This boy is ruthless and has fallen into the demonic path; he is no longer one of us righteous cultivators.
Ji Wuchen gently shook his folding fan, his brows slightly furrowed.
He was not afraid of the crest of a crane, but he disliked this unfounded accusation.
"Senior Tsurusaki, please don't rush to conclusions."
Ji Wuchen closed his folding fan, his tone neither humble nor arrogant: "Although Chen Yi acts with method, he is by no means a bloodthirsty person. Moreover, killing without cause would not benefit him. I believe the truth of this matter will come to light."
"The truth will come out? I think it's a case of the dead having no way to prove it!" Crane-top sneered.
"Senior Crane-crest".
A slightly languid voice broke in.
As the strongest prodigy in this realm, and with her master being the domineering Shaking Mountain True Lord, Yuan Lingling was not afraid of the Crane-Crest True Lord: "Entering the secret realm, life or death is irrelevant."
She flicked her fingers, and a burst of brilliant sparks erupted in the air: "Regardless of who attacked your disciple, his physical body was destroyed. It's simply because he lacked the skill and was outmatched. Death is death. For elders to come looking for revenge is merely the behavior of the weak!"
"How dare you!" Crane-top roared in fury.
"Save your breath. Do you dare touch me?"
Yuan Lingling ignored his anger and turned to face the group of cultivators behind her who were eager to try but also looked fearful.
Her white robes fluttered in the wind, and her voice echoed throughout the area: "Also, let me make this clear beforehand. Anyone who wants to enter the ancient battlefield with me must bear the consequences themselves."
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She pointed to the distorted spatial entrance: "This connects to the Black Peak Realm and other cultivation realms."
Those prodigies over there are unpredictable and incredibly powerful; even I am no match for them. If anyone dies while vying for this opportunity, I will not be held responsible!
After saying that, she didn't even look back at the crowd's reaction. Her figure transformed into a red glow and plunged into the chaos.
"Walk!"
Ji Wuchen and Qiu Li exchanged a glance and followed closely behind.
Behind them, the newly promoted early-stage Nascent Soul prodigies from various sects and forces looked at each other in bewilderment.
Some people hesitated and quietly moved back.
But for many others, the flames of greed ignited in their eyes.
Although the ancient battlefield is dangerous, it is the site of an ancient battle between gods! Even a random fragment could be a family heirloom.
fear death?
If you're afraid of death, why bother cultivating immortality!
"Fortune favors the bold! Let's take the risk!"
"If Ji Wuchen could obtain a spiritual treasure and take flight inside, why can't I?"
The sounds of gritting teeth rose and fell as streaks of light bravely charged into the space filled with deathly silence and a violent aura.
Within the ancient battlefield, heaven and earth were in chaos.
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There is no sun or moon here, only raging gales and the lingering supernatural power that has remained for tens of thousands of years.
A chaotic land where the power of fire and stars intertwine.
The earth took on an eerie, glassy color, a mark left by repeated burning at extreme temperatures.
At the very heart of this dead land, a warhammer silently floats.
It is entirely crimson, with lava-like patterns flowing across its surface, and with each flash, it erupts with visible waves of fire.
The space within a hundred feet was distorted and deformed by the heat wave. All the rocks and soil had disappeared, leaving only the crystallized ground, reflecting an eerie red light.
Lingbao.
Moreover, it is a fire-attribute spiritual treasure with extremely terrifying attack power.
Although this fiery domain is only a few hundred feet long, the fiery rules it contains are extremely domineering, far beyond what an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator can withstand.
Let alone refining it, even getting close to it requires immense courage.
A few miles away in the Firelands of Warhammer, the scene is quite different.
A Bodhi tree, taller than two people, stands on the scorched earth.
The tree has a canopy that can be covered with lush green leaves, interspersed with a few golden fruits.
The fruit's skin shimmered with a metallic sheen, radiating an indestructible yet serene and profound Daoist essence.
A fusion of Vajra and the Bodhi tree of enlightenment!
This is a treasure so precious that even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator would be tempted.
However, the area ten feet around this tree seemed to be another world altogether.
No gale or celestial light could penetrate this ten-zhang area, but no one could easily step inside.
That was an ultimate illusionary space.
Anyone who approaches this tree will have their soul instantly pulled into endless cycles of reincarnation and illusion.
With each step forward, one must overcome a layer of inner demons; a slight misstep will lead to the exhaustion of one's spirit and soul, turning one into fertilizer beneath this tree.
To outsiders, the shadows under the tree make it impossible to discern how many skeletons are buried there.
Swish!Swish!Swish!
Several streaks of light descended, revealing Yuan Lingling, Ji Wuchen, Qiu Li, and their group.
As soon as they landed, a wave of heat hit them, making their protective auras sizzle.
Everyone looked at the warhammer with greed in their eyes, but dared not make a move.
Yuan Lingling stared at the warhammer, a hint of longing flashing in her eyes.
She has a fire elemental root, and this warhammer is a perfect match for her.
"You all step back."
Yuan Lingling let out a low shout, and her skin instantly became crystal clear, as if it were carved from rubies.
Flame Crystal Essence!
She activated the fire ability in her body-refining form, transforming herself into a fire spirit and striding towards the warhammer.
One step, two steps.
As she stepped into the hundred-foot radius of the flame domain, her foot suddenly sank.
That heat wasn't just temperature; it was more like a heavy pressure, threatening to crush her bones and ignite her spiritual power.
She gritted her teeth and continued forward until she reached the warhammer, where she could take no more steps.
She could feel the warhammer resisting her.
To suppress this spiritual treasure and forcibly take it away, a powerful physical body alone is not enough; one also needs divine sense of at least the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm and vast magical power to obliterate its remaining will.
Her magical cultivation had only just reached the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm two years prior.
Insufficient foundation.
Yuan Lingling looked at the warhammer that was so close yet seemed so far away, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes.
She tried to extend a wisp of her divine consciousness, attempting to communicate with the warhammer.
"boom!"
A thunderbolt seemed to explode in her mind, and the violent will emanating from the warhammer instantly burned away her consciousness.
"Hmm!"
Yuan Lingling let out a muffled groan, her face pale, and she staggered backward.
Only after she withdrew from the Flame Domain did she breathe a sigh of relief, her eyes filled with regret.
"No, my magic power is insufficient. Forcing the refinement will result in a backlash that turns me to ashes."
She sighed and shook her head.
Even Yuan Lingling failed, and the others looked even more distressed.
Ji Wuchen and Qiu Li were not fire spirit roots to begin with, and even when they approached the edge, they felt their spiritual energy flow was sluggish, let alone going deeper.
Several other geniuses from the Great Azure Realm who followed behind, two of whom cultivated fire techniques, saw Yuan Lingling retreat and thought they had an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. They excitedly summoned their magic treasures and rushed in.
"ah--!"
A scream rang out instantly.
The two had barely rushed into the hundred-zhang range when their protective magic treasures melted rapidly, their magic robes burst into flames, and they rolled out like fireballs, their skin charred and barely breathing.
Everyone gasped.
This is no chance, it's a death trap.
At this moment, everyone looked at Ji Wuchen.
His ability to retrieve such a precious treasure as the Yin-Yang Yuan Magnetic Mountain from this ancient battlefield back then was truly more than just luck.
That's gambling with your life.
Just as everyone was sighing in despair at the two precious sites.
"Hey, there's a magical treasure here."
A rough, unpleasant sound suddenly came from high above, carrying undisguised surprise and greed.
Immediately afterwards, a dark red trail streaked across the sky.
There was no whistling of spiritual energy fluctuations, only the explosive sound of flesh tearing through the air.
boom!
A figure crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
As the smoke and dust cleared, the true appearance of the visitor was revealed.
It was a huge, burly man with a short, thick neck that was almost invisible. His enormous head sat directly on his broad shoulders, and his features were squeezed together, making him so ugly that it was unbearable to look at.
He didn't use any flight spells; his rapid movement was entirely due to gliding through the air.
Yuan Lingling's pupils contracted slightly, and her whole body tensed up instantly.
She waved her hand and whispered, "Watch out! Back off! This is the Demon King of the Demon Emperor Realm!"
The Demon Emperor Realm is a world ruled by demons and beasts. Every one who can be called a Demon King is a ruthless character who has fought his way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
"Gagaga!"
The ugly, burly man let out a grating laugh, his gaze roaming brazenly over Yuan Lingling's body, his eyes filled with naked lewdness: "Which local girl are you from? You're quite knowledgeable."
He licked his lips with his scarlet tongue, a ferocious grin spreading across his fleshy face: "I am the Fire Spirit Lion Lord. You little girl have quite the fiery aura, not bad. Come back to the Demon Emperor Realm with me and be a Demon King's wife, hahahaha!"
Before he finished speaking, the Fire Spirit Lion King didn't even glance at the Warhammer Domain that everyone feared like a tiger.
His figure blurred, and dark red demonic flames instantly rose around him. He transformed into a cannonball, completely ignoring the high temperature that was enough to melt magical artifacts, and forcefully passed through the sea of fire surrounding the warhammer.
But he did not reach for the warhammer.
He seemed more interested in Yuan Lingling than inanimate objects.
"Come here!"
Fire Spirit Lion King roared, and a large hand, as big as a fan, suddenly reached out.
boom!
The void trembled.
A ball of dark red demonic fire condensed in his palm, transforming into a gigantic fiery hand that blotted out the sky, bringing with it a suffocating stench and heat wave, and slammed down on Yuan Lingling!