nyslfriends Chapter 1970 Weighing the pros and cons, and being wary of each other!
Chapter 1970 Weighing the pros and cons, and being wary of each other!
A thorough explanation...
This also clarified all the doubts in Cheng Buzheng's mind.
He pondered to himself that the rules of the heavens that Shark Minghong spoke of were highly consistent with his past deductions and guesses.
It seems that most of the common knowledge about the upper realms and the secrets of the heavens that the other party mentioned along the way are true and credible.
It was not a deliberate fabrication or deception.
But this trust was extremely limited and never dispelled the wariness in his heart.
The two were mortal enemies, locked in a life-or-death struggle, and had a long history of conflict and deep-seated grudges.
The cultivation world is treacherous and fraught with hidden dangers.
Completely trusting a former mortal enemy is ultimately a path to certain death.
It was at this very moment that
Cheng Buzheng completely abandoned all thoughts of seeking advancement through opportunistic means.
same!
His perception of Shark Minghong also subtly changed; he was no longer a completely wary, irreconcilable enemy.
However, they are by no means allies to whom one can entrust their back.
They were just a pair of monks who each got what they wanted, temporarily traveled together, and had a slight mutual attraction.
Just as Cheng Buzheng's emotions were in turmoil and his thoughts were racing...
Sha Minghong's calm voice came again:
"The lightning in the forbidden area ahead contains the power of pure laws."
The deeper one goes, the more profound and domineering the fundamental laws become, and the greater the danger.
Young friend, please be very careful and vigilant.
After he finished speaking,
Without another word, Sha Minghong's figure suddenly blurred, transforming into a dazzling stream of light, which rushed straight into the Thunder Abyss Forbidden Land, where lightning exploded and roared incessantly.
see,
Cheng Buzheng cleared his mind of all distractions, calmed his thoughts, and without the slightest hesitation, followed closely behind the other person's figure and sped away.
In an instant, two figures appeared out of thin air in the outer airspace of the Thunder Abyss Forbidden Land.
Before the two could fully regain their footing, the thunderclouds in the sky suddenly surged and churned violently.
A pillar of lightning, tens of feet thick and imbued with the power of laws, tore through the thick black clouds and crashed down with lightning speed.
boom!
Boom! Boom!
A violent and blinding bolt of lightning instantly swept across the entire sky, completely engulfing the two figures.
Endless thunderbolts exploded wildly, and purple lightning crisscrossed.
The void continued to collapse and reassemble, and an overwhelming killing intent filled the heavens and earth, shaking people's hearts.
As the blinding lightning slowly dissipated, the turbulent void returned to its previous calm...
Cheng Buzheng and Sha Minghong's figures became clearly visible again.
The two stood upright like pine trees, their bodies perfectly still, their spiritual energy flowing smoothly and evenly around them, their physical bodies unharmed.
Even his robes were perfectly smooth and clean, undamaged by the violent lightning.
Cheng Buzheng closed his eyes and concentrated, carefully sensing the thunderous laws roaming around him, and secretly comparing and deducing them with his memories from many years ago.
"The lightning on the outer layer of the forbidden area contains only a rudimentary understanding of the Dao of Lightning, yet it possesses terrifying power that can crush even Nascent Soul cultivators."
An ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, if struck head-on, would instantly perish, their soul and spirit annihilated, with no chance of survival.
"But such killing intent is nothing to fear for Nascent Soul cultivators who have forged a Law Spirit Body."
Many years have passed, yet the power of the lightning and the concentration of laws in the outer layer of the Thunder Abyss Forbidden Land remain unchanged, just as they were before.
Having confirmed that the level of danger in the outer layer remained unchanged, Cheng Buzheng was completely relieved.
The two exchanged a glance, and without needing to say anything more, they set off simultaneously, braving the destructive lightning that kept falling from the sky, and continued their relentless journey deeper into the forbidden area.
Looking from afar...
Within the surging, boundless sea of lightning, two slender, refined streaks of light pierced through layers of crisscrossing lightning, ignoring the deadly calamities that filled the sky.
Like a shooting star streaking across the sky, it travels extremely far in an instant.
I don't know how long we sped along...
Two streaks of light, moving at incredible speed, suddenly stopped and came to a steady halt in front of a secluded valley hidden deep within a sea of lightning.
This place is precisely the boundary between the outer and middle layers of the forbidden area.
Surrounded by thunderclouds on all sides, the killing intent was concealed.
On the surface, it appears calm and undisturbed, but in reality, the void beneath the ground conceals a surging and endless killing intent of the laws.
Boom! Boom!
Above their heads, massive lightning bolts, hundreds of feet thick, tore through the thick black clouds and crashed violently down on the valley.
The exploding lightning was dazzling and blinding, illuminating the entire valley with a bright, clear light.
The powerful shockwaves of the laws swept in all directions.
The sense of oppression from heaven and earth instantly increased several times over.
Sha Minghong paused, gazing at the deep valley ahead, and spoke in a deep voice, proposing:
"Young friend, the middle level of the forbidden area is just ahead."
The power of the laws contained in the lightning here is enough to severely damage a Nascent Soul cultivator and deplete their precious essence.
Our previous battles and clashes across the void have both depleted our spiritual power.
Why don't we all rest where we are, recover to our peak condition, and then continue our journey?
Cheng Buzheng nodded slightly and readily agreed:
"can."
He was insightful and had already seen through the advantages and disadvantages.
Although the two did not expend much energy traveling in the outer layer, the previous battle had caused them great losses.
In particular, Sha Minghong was trapped in the [Qiankun Zhengfan Tianhe Grand Formation], fighting against the formation's binding power day and night. Although his original laws were not damaged, his power of laws continued to be depleted.
Moreover, this Dharma body has remained in the Forbidden Sea for many years, refining the core of the great array day and night and expanding its own authority.
The power of the laws within his body had long been exhausted, and his state was unstable and precarious.
The losses should not be underestimated either.
As we are about to enter the middle level of the forbidden area, which is much more dangerous and can shatter the Nascent Soul stage, only by maintaining peak combat power can we protect ourselves and avoid unnecessary loss of our essence.
At the same time, Cheng Buzheng also saw through Shark Minghong's deeper considerations.
The other party had never suggested taking a break before, but suddenly decided to take a break just as they were about to enter the high-risk middle level.
This may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually an extremely cautious act of self-preservation.
Just as he distrusted Shar Minghong, Shar Minghong was equally wary of him and unwilling to reveal his own weakness.
Even if both parties have already reached a settlement agreement,
Even though Shark Minghong made a solemn vow to protect his inner demons, neither of them completely let down their guard.
However, once you enter the middle level of the forbidden area, which is capable of severely injuring a Nascent Soul cultivator, the situation changes completely:
Firstly, neither of them wanted to waste their precious source of the laws while in a weakened state;
Secondly, the mid-level area is dangerous and no one wants to engage in fighting and internal strife here;
Thirdly, the oath of inner demons served as a deterrent, completely restraining the killing intent of both sides.
Under triple protection...
Only then did Minghong dare to openly reveal his weakened state.
However, Cheng Buzheng knew that his opponent still possessed considerable strength and the ability to fight to the death, though the cost of such an attack would be extremely high.
It will not be used lightly unless in a life-or-death situation.
Without needing to exchange any further words, the two quickly scanned their surroundings, precisely selecting a relatively safe area where the frequency of lightning strikes was lower and the fluctuations in the laws of nature were most subdued.
Sit cross-legged, close your eyes and regulate your breathing, calm your mind and repair your own depletion.
The lightning continued to rage relentlessly across the sky!
A moment later!
One after another, violent bolts of lightning crashed down, precisely striking the area where the two were recuperating.
A vast expanse of lightning enveloped the two seated figures, and each of them had a constantly rotating vortex of spiritual energy around them, which vaguely concealed their figures.
Bathed in the vast lightning, Cheng Buzheng, who sat cross-legged on the ground, was surrounded by fine, sharp purple electric arcs.
Even though his Law Spiritual Body was as resilient as a top-tier spiritual treasure, his body still trembled slightly uncontrollably under the continuous onslaught and crushing force of the mid-level lightning.
The piercing destructive power invaded every part of the body, bringing extreme pressure and excruciating pain.
Despite the unbearable physical discomfort and immense pressure, Cheng Buzheng remained focused and undisturbed by external factors, absorbing the pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth with all his might.
The power of the law gradually replenishes the lost resources, restoring oneself to peak condition.
In contrast, Sha Minghong stood calmly and quietly in the center of the lightning tribulation.
The law-based lightning, powerful enough to annihilate an entire Nascent Soul cultivator in the lower realm, swept over him, yet it was like a gentle breeze, unable to stir the slightest ripple.
His posture was graceful and upright, as steady as a rock.
A Void Refining Realm expert undergoes a transformation and reshaping process through the power of laws, resulting in a physical strength far surpassing that of a Divine Transformation Realm cultivator.
At this moment, Shark Minghong's physical strength was fully revealed.
It is also far beyond what Cheng Buzheng's Nascent Soul avatar can compare to.
Time slowly passed...
Thunder roars incessantly, and the sea of thunder surges endlessly, without ceasing since time immemorial.
After an unknown amount of time, Cheng Buzheng, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
He focused his mind inward, and found that the depleted power of laws within his body was completely replenished, and all the damage from the battle was thoroughly repaired.
He has fully returned to his peak condition.
He looked up at his side and saw that Shark Minghong was still enveloped in layers of thick and dense spiritual energy vortex, and had not yet finished his meditation.
Cheng Buzheng was not surprised at all; the amount of laws, the upper limit of spiritual power, and the thickness of origin within the body of a Void Refinement Realm expert far exceeded those of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
The time required for rest and recovery is naturally much longer.
Cheng Buzheng glanced at it indifferently, then looked away, understanding in his heart.
Sha Minghong appeared completely unguarded and relaxed, but in reality, his mind was highly tense, with a wisp of subtle spiritual sense constantly monitoring the movements in all directions.
Their vigilance never let down for a moment.
Moreover, once a cultivator has forged a Law Spiritual Body, ordinary sneak attacks become meaningless.
Even if he were to suddenly attack now, he could at most shatter the opponent's external avatar.
As long as Sha Minghong's fundamental laws remain, he can instantly rebuild his body with only a small loss of his fundamental essence.
Taking rash action will not only fail to suppress the powerful enemy, but will also escalate the feud and create an eternal grudge.
It does nothing but harm.
That's precisely why...
Cheng Buzheng remained calm and focused throughout the entire process, without making any unusual movements.
At this moment, his only thought was to safely accompany Shark Minghong to the ascension passage, help him transcend this world, and finally put an end to this long-standing feud.
This day!
The spiritual energy of the entire world suddenly became violently agitated and turbulent.
Pure spiritual energy from all directions converged like a tide, pouring into the vortex of spiritual energy surrounding Shark Minghong.
Like a dragon sucking water, with tremendous force.
It shook the entire surrounding sea of thunder and airspace.
Sensing the strange changes in the world, Cheng Buzheng subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound.
As he sat in meditation, Shark Minghong's body resembled a bottomless black hole, frantically devouring all the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of thunder around him, instantly absorbing all the free spiritual energy from all directions.
At that very moment, Sha Minghong suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, his gaze deep and sharp, his edge concealed.
Sweep away all fatigue and weakness,
Its energy is stable, complete, and without the slightest flaw.
Their eyes met, and Sha Minghong slowly rose, his tone gentle:
"Thank you for protecting me, young friend."
Cheng Buzheng then stood up, his posture upright and composed, and asked in a deep voice:
"Senior, have you fully recovered?"
"Thank you for your concern, young friend. I'm much better now." Shark Minghong nodded slightly and asked softly.
"Young friend, would you like to rest for a while and prepare to continue your journey?"
Cheng Buzheng shook his head slightly, his tone resolute:
No preparation is needed.
"In that case, let's set off immediately."
As they were speaking,
With a slight turn of his palm, Sha Minghong revealed a small, exquisite, and ancient millstone covered with fine, blood-red patterns.
He casually tossed it, and the magical artifact swelled in the wind, hovering steadily above his head and slowly rotating. A thin yet incredibly resilient layer of crimson light descended, completely enveloping his entire body.
It also isolates the surrounding violent thunder laws.
To minimize the loss of one's own power of laws.
It is obvious that even a Void Refinement expert with a foundation far surpassing that of those in the lower realms possesses an incomparably powerful Law-based Body.
It is also impossible to completely ignore the terrifying power of the laws contained within the lightning in the middle layer of the forbidden area.
Cheng Buzheng was fully aware of this and was not surprised at all.
The lightning strikes from the middle level of the forbidden area possess extremely high destructive power.
Even if a Nascent Soul cultivator were to take a direct hit, their physical body would shatter instantly, requiring the loss of a large amount of precious Law Origin before it could be rebuilt.
Even for a Void Refinement Realm expert, without sacrificing their own essence, it would still result in a huge consumption of law power, making it a losing proposition.
It was precisely for this reason that Sha Minghong unleashed his natal treasure, the [Purgatory World-Destroying Millstone].
This is to resist the lightning tribulation and reduce losses.
at the same time,
Cheng Buzheng no longer hesitated and raised his hand to summon a small pagoda with a warm and flowing light.
A continuous stream of power emanated from his body, flowing into the supreme magical treasure, the [Mountain Suppressing Pagoda], which floated above his head.
The pagoda instantly began to operate, radiating a magnificent and profound brilliance that enveloped the entire structure, forming a solid defensive barrier.
Click!
A soft, crisp cracking sound suddenly broke the thunder.
Suddenly, a long, thin crack appeared in the body of the Zhenyue Pagoda that was floating above his head.
The once radiant, lustrous, and ancient brilliance suddenly dimmed.
Looking at this extremely useless magic weapon, Cheng Buzheng remained completely calm, as he had expected it all along.
Even the most exquisite spiritual treasures have limited resources and are ultimately unable to bear the immense power of the laws.
It is even more difficult to resist the erosion of the laws.
Damage is inevitable.
He glanced at the damaged pagoda briefly, then looked away, his expression calm and undisturbed.
Just then, Shark Minghong paused slightly, his gaze sweeping over them indifferently, silently pondering:
Sure enough.
This Nightmare Clan child's clone did not carry any top-tier protective treasures, deliberately preserving its own resources to prevent me from seizing its spiritual treasures before I departed.
Meticulous and extremely vigilant.
As thoughts arose and fell, Sha Minghong showed no sign of change on his face, feigning concern as he spoke gently:
"Young friend, your magic weapon is damaged, and your defenses are weakened."
"How about I protect you for a while?"
Without hesitation, Cheng Buzheng bowed slightly and shook his head in polite refusal.
Throughout his life, he was cautious and suspicious, always keeping his own safety firmly in his own hands and never relying on others.
Even if it is just a mere clone, it would never entrust its life to someone else.
"Thank you for your kindness, senior." Cheng Buzheng's tone was calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Once we cultivators have forged our Law Spiritual Body, external magical treasures have become useless. Whether they are damaged or not is not a cause for regret."
Shark Minghong was already well aware of his stubborn and cautious nature, and this remark was merely a polite gesture. He smiled faintly upon hearing it:
"Since you know what you're doing, let's continue on our way."
"Ah."
With a brief reply, the two said no more.
One after the other, their figures were calm and steady as they stepped into the depths of the hundred-foot-long sea of lightning, a place teeming with deadly power.
...(End of this chapter)