Xiuxian: Start with the medicine boy

Chapter 1679 Nirvana Vow Return to the Ruins

Inside the quiet room.

A misty, ethereal aura flowed silently...

Cheng Buzheng sat cross-legged on the cloud bed, his body radiating light, his aura deep and profound.

A thought came to mind.

The spiritual artifact of laws that had just been stored in the Qiankun Ring, the [Phoenix Flame Crystal Soul], reappeared in the void before him.

Then, Cheng Buzheng pointed with his finger...

The Phoenix Flame Crystal Soul was surrounded by profound and vast fluctuations of laws.

Like the essence condensed at the beginning of time, its mere existence caused the surrounding space to slightly distort and emit a barely audible hum.

Cheng Buzheng stared at the blood-red crystal in front of him, its interior seemingly pulsating with the eternal flames of rebirth.

—Phoenix Flame Crystal Soul!

This law-based spiritual object is an extremely special fire-attribute law-based spiritual object!

Legend has it that this item has an extraordinary origin...

At the beginning of the chaos of heaven and earth, the true spirit of the phoenix, one of the four divine beasts, was reborn and perished. Its original essence, after countless ages and the enlightenment of heaven and earth, finally condensed into this form.

It not only contains the purest and most intense rhythm of the laws of fire, but also carries a trace of the true meaning of nirvana originating from the phoenix!

It is also the supreme treasure that the old monster who comprehended the Law of Fire has been dreaming of!

As for Murong Wanwan...

Cheng Buzheng's thoughts drifted away instantly.

His Daoist partner, Wanwan, possesses a rare Fire Phoenix Spirit Body and cultivates a top-tier fire-based technique that perfectly complements it.

Exceptionally gifted.

However, the realm of Nascent Soul is the ultimate leap in the level of life, and comprehending the laws of heaven and earth is the most dangerous and unpredictable chasm.

Ordinary methods simply cannot break through this barrier!

However, if one obtains the assistance of this [Phoenix Flame Crystal Soul], using its fundamental laws as a guide and its Nirvana essence as a supplement...

The chances of Murong Wanwan successfully touching and comprehending the ethereal rhythm of the Law of Fire will greatly increase!

This crystal is very likely the key that allowed her to unlock the gates to heaven and achieve the Dao Fruit of the Divine Transformation!

Having thought of this, Cheng Buzheng no longer hesitated.

In his eyes, even if there were thousands of spiritual objects of laws piled up like mountains, how could they compare to the smile that flickered in Wanwan's eyes?

The true value of the world's treasures can only be revealed in the presence of one's closest and dearest loved ones.

Moreover, what he obtained from this fortuitous encounter included all five elements of spiritual objects, as well as a wealth of the three unique attributes.

How could one be stingy with a mere fire-attribute spiritual object?

And at this very moment!

His gaze seemed to pierce through the crystal, revealing the stunningly beautiful figure etched in his heart.

And it was as if I could see Wanwan bathed in the divine fire of Nirvana, her blood boiling, her spirit roaring, and the Daoist aura flowing around her, undergoing a transformative metamorphosis...

An irrepressible urgency and anticipation erupted in his heart like a volcano!

"This treasure must be handed over to Wanwan immediately!"

Once the thought arises, it's like a torrent of water, unstoppable.

Then!

Cheng Buzheng suddenly stood up, his wide sleeves stirring up a gentle breeze.

He took a step out, and the protective light barrier on the door of the quiet room, which rippled like water, silently parted.

Passing through the light curtain, the view suddenly opened up, revealing the simple stone table in the courtyard.

In a daze, he seemed to see Wanwan, Ping'an, and their family gathered around the table, laughing and chatting happily...

"Wanwan,"

Cheng Buzheng's heart screamed silently, his eyes filled with an unprecedented determination.

"No matter how difficult or dangerous the obstacles, I will help you overcome them and achieve godhood!"

Even as the world changes and stars shift, we should still join hands and stand shoulder to shoulder to witness the magnificent scenery of the great road ahead!

He didn't want to look back thousands of years later and find that there was no familiar figure beside him anymore.

As for Cheng Ping'an, that "cheap son" who always gives him a headache?

He had already selectively forgotten about it.

His unfocused gaze instantly sharpened like lightning, and his vast and boundless divine sense, like an invisible, towering wave, suddenly spread out from him!

This divine sense was incredibly powerful, yet incredibly precise, instantly covering every corner of the entire Peaceful Secret Realm city.

He meticulously scanned every breath, eagerly searching for that deep imprint etched into his soul.

—The aura of Murong Wanwan.

In an instant, that familiar figure in the clan's middle school came into Cheng Buzheng's range of divine perception.

Then, he vanished in a flash.

Now Cheng Buzheng couldn't wait to personally deliver this tremendous good news!

at the same time!

The Forbidden Sea, a void somewhere.

In stark contrast to the secretive yet fervent anticipation within Heian-jo City,

This space, suspended above the turbulent forbidden sea, had an atmosphere as heavy as solidified lead, making it hard to breathe.

Dozens of imposing figures exuding terrifying pressure

The ancient monsters who had reached the Nascent Soul stage, both human and demon races, stood suspended in mid-air like stone statues, the air thick with a suffocating stillness and silent anxiety.

Low murmurs occasionally broke the silence, only to be quickly swallowed up by even deeper silence.

Apparently!

Under the immense pressure of life and death, the powerful figures still failed to reach a consensus.

This is not surprising. Behind every choice lies one's own millennia of cultivation and life and death, and no rashness is allowed.

now!

The Demon Lord of the Underworld shook his head bitterly, completely extinguishing the last glimmer of hope in the hearts of some of the old monsters.

Even this old demon who controlled the Golden Dragon Clan had no backup plan, and the gloom of despair deepened even further.

The gazes of the old monsters, carrying a last glimmer of hope, turned to the other two peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators in the arena—

Venerable One Who Moves Islands, Venerable One Who Peach Blossoms.

Undeterred, Demon Lord Xiao Cheng pressed Ming Hai again, his voice trembling slightly.

"Brother Dao, is it really... that there is no other way?"

If you encounter any difficulties, we are willing to do everything in our power to help you!

This almost humble plea expressed the sentiments of many old demons, whose eyes, as they gazed towards the Nether Sea, held the last glimmer of hope that refused to be extinguished.

The Demon Lord of the Underworld could only shake his head heavily once more, as if the action had exhausted all his strength.

It also completely shattered the last illusions in everyone's hearts.

A silent sigh echoed in the void.

In despair, his gaze shifted...

Most of the old monsters' attention was ultimately focused on the Island Moving Master.

Compared to the ethereal and elusive Peach Blossom Venerable, the Island Moving Venerable has displayed a variety of astonishing methods over the past thousands of years.

Not long ago, he also unleashed the [Heaven and Earth Reversal Heavenly River Array] and a supreme array artifact that almost reversed the course of events...

All of these give them more intuitive and stronger confidence.

This unfathomable human giant may very well be hiding an ultimate trump card that could turn the tide of battle.

This is a consensus among almost all Nascent Soul stage monsters.

The reason it wasn't brought out before was most likely because it didn't threaten the life of the Island-Moving Venerable.

The Blood Sea Demon Lord broke the silence first, his hoarse voice like scraping metal, carrying a hint of urgency, as he spoke rapidly:

"Fellow Daoist who moves islands!"

Now we are in the same boat, bound together by life and death!

If you possess any secret techniques or trump cards, never keep them hidden!

This is truly a critical moment of life and death!

His bloodshot eyes were fixed on the island, his tone resolute:

"If there is truly a way to deal with that old ghost of the Purgatory Clan, even if the price is as heavy as a mountain, we are willing to share the burden with you, fellow Daoist!"

Gentlemen, do you agree?

"Fellow Daoist Xuehai, your words are excellent!"

"I second that! In a life-or-death situation, there is no distinction between us!"

"···"

"Brother Dao, if you have a method, please speak freely, no matter the cost!"

"I have no objection either!"

The crowd was in an uproar, and dozens of gazes, almost materializing, converged on the Island-Moving Venerable, as if trying to pierce through his seemingly calm exterior.

Faced with this heavy, almost desperate expectation, the Venerable One of the Island Moving appeared with an extremely bitter smile, and his voice rang out in a low tone:

"Ugh……

If I possessed such a world-changing trump card, why would I have exhausted the precious 'bloodthirsty power' that I had painstakingly prepared to use to pave the way to ascension?

Fellow Daoists, that 'Blood Fiend'... is the core essence for refining and opening the path to ascension.

Its importance should be clear to you all.

I have absolutely no reason to suffer unnecessary losses!

These words were like a bucket of cold water mixed with ice crystals, poured harshly on every heart that had just begun to ignite a glimmer of hope.

The cold reality left them speechless.

Yes, if one had the means, who would willingly destroy their own Great Wall?

The sacrifices made by the Venerable One of Moving Islands at any cost prove that he has truly reached the end of his rope.

A deeper, suffocating despair began to spread through the void, and a putrid aura seemed to emanate from the old monsters whose lifespans were nearing their end.

Seeing the light in everyone's eyes quickly dim and feeling the almost solidified deathly silence, Venerable Island Moving sighed inwardly.

He paused for a moment, as if making a decision, his voice softening slightly, carrying a hint of reassurance, yet containing a deeper solemnity:

"but……"

Just one word, and it's like a boulder thrown into stagnant water!

Almost instantly, all the old monsters looked up sharply, their dim eyes suddenly brightening as if a last burst of light had been injected into them!

However, I still have a trump card in my hand. Although it cannot suppress the old monster of the Purgatory Clan, the opponent will not have an easy time either.

"Would that make the other party have some reservations?"

Upon hearing this, Demon Lord Xiaocheng immediately pressed for an answer:

"Brother Dao, is what you say true?!"

The tremor in his voice made it impossible to tell whether it was from shock or ecstasy.

All eyes were once again fixed on the island-moving device, as if trying to see right through its heart.

"really."

The Venerable One Who Moved the Island nodded slightly, but his face showed no sign of relief; instead, it appeared even more solemn.

"I do possess a formation that might be able to somewhat hinder that old monster."

Even...make them pay a price!

only……"

The shift in his tone was like a sword hanging overhead.

See this scene.

Cheng Buzheng was also somewhat curious; he had originally thought that the Island-Moving Venerable's trump card ended there...

Unexpectedly, I gave him a surprise at the end.

Now he also wondered what the Island-Moving Venerable's trump card was.

Just then, Cheng Buzheng's thoughts were interrupted by a series of urgent voices.

"But what? Tell me quickly, fellow Daoist!"

"What restrictions are there? Is a specific offering required?"

"Brother Dao, please speak freely! At this point, what concerns are there that cannot be expressed?"

At that moment, a thought also popped into Cheng Buzheng's mind.

"The price the Venerable One Who Moved the Island is referring to... could it be..."

After all, there are only two aspects to the price that even a Nascent Soul stage monster would be unwilling to bear.

The hearts of the old monsters were once again in their throats, and the tense atmosphere was almost about to explode.

Under the watchful eyes of anxious, apprehensive, and even fearful gazes...

The Island-Moving Venerable took a deep breath, his voice low and chilling like the winds of the deepest hell, and revealed the cruel truth:

"This method... is called the [Burning Soul and Burning Dao Returning to Ruins Formation]."

"We must gather the power of all of us, using our own fundamental laws as fuel and our divine will as the fuse, to activate the ultimate power of this formation!"

His gaze swept over the instantly pale faces of the crowd, and he continued:

"Once this formation is activated, it will be like a gluttonous beast, continuously drawing upon the source of the laws from the sacrificers!"

There is no distinction between us, and no one is exempt!

Until... the fundamental laws governing all of us are completely drained and burned away!

It transformed into a 'Spear of Ruins' that annihilated all things!

He paused, emphasizing his tone.

"Moreover, this formation is extremely domineering; once activated, it cannot be stopped midway."

If even one person wavers in their will and forcibly severs the connection, the formation will be destroyed and everyone involved will perish. All participants will suffer a backlash, their souls and spirits annihilated!

"At that time, perhaps... we won't be able to harm that old monster in the slightest!"

This additional sentence, like the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely shattered the faint flame that had just ignited in everyone's hearts.

"What?! Extracting all the origins of the laws?!"

An old human monster, his hair and beard completely white and his lifespan nearly exhausted, cried out in alarm, his voice shrill and distorted.

"Wouldn't that be... cutting off one's own path?! Becoming a useless person?!"

"Can't it be interrupted?! Backlash?!"

The flame of expectation in the eyes of the other demon venerable instantly died out, replaced by a deep-seated fear.

The original source of the Burning Law is already an unbearable burden. If in the end, even the ability to injure the enemy cannot be achieved, and the companions may even die tragically on the spot due to their weak will.

This price is a hundred times worse than risking your life directly in the Thunder Abyss Forbidden Land!

A deathly silence descended once more, deeper and heavier than before. The air was thick with the scent of death.

The Venerable Xuanba, who had originally suggested going to the Thunder Abyss Forbidden Land to try his luck at ascension, was now ashen-faced and muttered:

"This method...this method...isn't it even more certain to lead to certain death than the Thunder Abyss?"

Having cut off their own escape route, and fearing they would be unable to injure the enemy...

Brother Island Moving, is it really... that there is no other way?

The situation reached a complete stalemate and despair.

Finally, the Venerable One who moved the island emphasized one more point:

"Therefore, this special formation can only be considered a desperate last resort."

"Why can't we just use..."

At this point, the old monster suddenly paused.

He himself was clearly aware of something.

Yes!

Even if the Law-based Spiritual Objects could be used as substitutes, they were all used up on the road not long ago.

Now, let alone the Island-Moving Venerable or the Underworld Sea Demon Lord?

Even other Nascent Soul stage monsters couldn't produce a single Law Spiritual Object.

Think of this.

The other Nascent Soul stage monsters then understood why the Island Moving Venerable hadn't revealed the alternative method.

Because it's pointless to say anything.

Just then, Luo Sha, the Demon Lord, who had been silent and watching the argument with a complicated expression,

His gaze suddenly shifted to the figure in the corner who had remained silent, exuding an elegant and ethereal aura—

"Brother Peach Blossom!"

Luo Sha, the Demon Lord, spoke in his distinctively chilling voice, a hint of barely perceptible urgency in his tone:

"At this critical juncture..."

I don't know...

...(End of this chapter)