Cultivation: Start From Simplifying Martial Arts Techniques - Chapter 720
Chapter 720: The Abyss
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The dungeon was engraved with formations, completely cutting off the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Naturally, it was impossible to achieve, but the thinness of the spiritual energy was also difficult to imagine.
Tu Zaichuan was also restrained by Chen Fei. In such an environment, no matter how capable Tu Zaichuan was, he couldn’t recover from his injuries at all.
In the first few months, Tu Zaichuan was afraid that Chen Fei would kill him at any moment.
With a heart of ruthlessness and determination, cutting off all friends and family around him, Tu Zaichuan cultivated to his current state. He didn’t want to die so easily.
So Tu Zaichuan was very afraid of death, fearing it incessantly day and night. After a few months, Chen Fei never appeared, and Tu Zaichuan’s emotions calmed down a bit, becoming less terrified.
But as time passed, Tu Zaichuan felt that Chen Fei might want to imprison him for life, letting him die of old age here.
Tu Zaichuan knew he wasn’t a good person, so he always thought about things with the worst intentions towards others.
Tu Zaichuan was severely injured now, but he still had nearly three hundred years before his lifespan reached its limit.
If he were to spend these three hundred years trapped in this dungeon, unable to do anything, then what meaning would these three hundred years have? It would even be a kind of extreme torture.
Chen Fei glanced at Tu Zaichuan and then stored him in the spatial realm of the Qjanyuan Sword.
Compared to the Qiankun Bag, the greatest feature of the spiritual treasure’s internal space was its ability to hold people.
With a step forward of his right foot, ripples appeared in the void, and Chen Fei seemed to be walking on the surface of water.
In the next moment, Chen Fei disappeared from his original position, reappearing several miles away. With another flicker, he had completely vanished within the range of Thousand Geese City.
Nie Li revealed his true form, and the spiritual energy of the surrounding heaven and earth slightly trembled. Sensing Chen Fei’s departure, Nie Li lifted his head slightly, then continued his cultivation.
Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng also sensed Chen Fei’s departure, speculating that he might have gone to Corpse Cliff Mountain.
Currently, Corpse Cliff Mountain was the liveliest place on the Middle Continent.
The Heavenly Rain Flower, such a rare treasure of heaven and earth, was something that no one in the early stage of the Mountain Sea Realm would not desire.
However, Tang Shouchang and Ning Baizheng knew that with their strength, even if they went to Corpse Cliff Mountain, they would have no chance at all.’ So, they decided not to go and instead quietly cultivate within Thousand Geese Mountain.
In the sky, Chen Fei traversed the vast expanse at an incredible speed.
Without the need for teleportation, he directly used the Sky Travel to travel, displaying astonishing speed under extreme operation.
Corpse Chff Mountain is tens of thousands of miles away from Thousand Geese City. Even with Chen Fei’s current speed, it’s impossible to reach it in a single day. He would inevitably need to rest along the way.
By the evening of the second day, when nearing the border of Corpse Cliff Mountain, Chen Fei gradually began to sense the abnormal fluctuations in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
It was volatile!
Compared to the gentle spiritual energy in other places, the spiritual energy within the borders of Corpse Cliff Mountain seemed to be boiling, constantly in a state of violent fluctuation.
In the short term, it was manageable, but prolonged exposure to such an environment could easily affect the emotions of both cultivators and monsters alike.
Chen Fei landed on a mountaintop, his Heavenly Eye opening at the center of his brow, observing the flow of spiritual energy in all directions.
From time to time, Chen Fei could sense the fluctuations in the sky caused by the passage of experts in the Mountain Sea Realm in the distance.
Occasionally, he could also hear the roars of monsters.
Within Corpse Cliff Mountain, only the Monster Kings dared to roar so loudly.
The monsters below the fourth rank were currently keeping a low profile as it was easy for passing experts in the Mountain Sea Realm to casually slay them. Currently, Corpse Cliff Mountain was actually very dangerous because of the abundance of high-level forces.
Those Third-Tier monsters and those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm might not have done anything wrong, yet they could be slain by passing powerhouses in this environment.
But perhaps due to the imminent emergence of the Heavenly Rain Flower, the recent number of celestial and earthly treasures falling from the void above Corpse Cliff Mountain had increased several times compared to before.
Not only had the quantity increased, but even the quality of spiritual materials had also greatly improved.
This was a cyclic phenomenon. Corpse Cliff Mountain would experience such an eruption every decade or so, sometimes even every few decades.
Because of this eruption, those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm and Third-Tier monsters were unwilling to leave this place.
Seeking fortune amidst danger, if one could luckily obtain some fourth-ranked spiritual materials, it would be a great harvest for both cultivators and monsters.
Chen Fei waved his hand, and Tu Zaichuan appeared beside him.
A stream of elemental energy hit Tu Zaichuan’s brow, and he slowly regained consciousness.
Tu Zaichuan glanced at Chen Fei, then looked around, realizing that he had arrived at the border of Corpse Cliff Mountain.
With slightly lowered eyelids, Tu Zaichuan’s eyes flickered.
“Where is the passage to observe that stone stele?” Chen Fei asked looking down at Tu Zaichuan.
“Flowing City!”
Tu Zaichuan looked up at Chen Fei and whispered, “I’ll lead you to the passage. Spare my life, please. You can cripple my cultivation as punishment for what happened before, as long as you don’t kill me!”
Tu Zaichuan’s voice sounded somewhat submissive, preferring to have his cultivation crippled rather than die.
If your passage is feasible,” Chen Fei replied after a moment of silence.
“It is feasible, absolutely!”
Upon hearing Chen Fei’s words, Tu Zaichuan’s eyes suddenly brightened “First, we’ll go to Flowing City. The person resides there inconsistently, but once we’re inside the city, I have a way to contact him.”
“Good!”
Chen Fei nodded, locking Tu Zaichuan with elemental energy. With a flicker, the two disappeared from the mountaintop.
Tu Zaichuan lowered his head and remained silent, refraining from saying another word. ; ’
Flowing City was located on the edge of the territory of Corpse Cliff Mountain.
In this area, there would be no void cracks appearing.
Otherwise, if a void crack swept through, even the most solid city would crumble.
In less than fifteen minutes, Chen Fei landed outside a city with Tu Zaichuan. Flowing City was the largest city nearby. Many people who obtained spiritual materials in Corpse Cliff Mountain would come here to trade. The market here was exceptionally bustling.
Flowing City was presided over by several experts in the Mountain Sea Realm, with the strongest among them already reaching the later stages of the Mountain Sea Realm.
Therefore, despite the continuous influx of strong individuals into Corpse Cliff
Mountain recently, Flowing City still maintained its order.
The later stage of the Mountain Sea Realm represented true strength, even on the Middle Continent. Top sects would show sufficient respect when facing such formidable individuals.
Entering Flowing City, Tu Zaichuan led Chen Fei into an alley and arrived at a shop where he purchased a black incense, which he then inserted into the wall. “This is the Hidden Rice Incense, the code he and I agreed upon back then,” Tu Zaichuan said, turning to Chen Fei.
After purchasing the Hidden Rice Incense, Tu Zaichuan deliberately had Chen
Fei examine it. It was made from a special material.
“How long do we have to wait?” Chen Fei asked calmly.
“If he’s in the city, he’ll definitely come within an hour. If he’s outside the city
we’ll have to wait for a few days,” Tu Zaichuan replied with a somewhat ingratiating smile.
Chen Fei nodded, and the two stood in the alley for an hour.
Tu Zaichuan looked up at the sky with a hint of puzzlement in his eyes. Just as they were about to leave, footsteps approached from the end of the alley interrupting Tu Zaichuan’s train of thought.
“What do you want with me?”
The newcomer was as thin as a rake, sporting a goatee, and a scar extended
from the corner of his eye down to his neck.
Stopping several dozen steps away, he glanced at Chen Fei briefly before turning his gaze to Tu Zaichuan.
“We’re interested in buying some martial arts techniques,” Tu Zaichuan said with a smile as he looked at the newcomer.
“Followme.”
Without further words, the man with the goatee turned and walked away. Tu
Zaichuan glanced at Chen Fei, his eyes seeking permission.
“Is he the one with the passage?” Chen Fei asked, looking past Tu Zaichuan at the man with the goatee.
“He’s the intermediary. I once wanted to see the stone stele as well, but the price was too high at the time, so I gave up in the end,” Tu Zaichuan explained.
“Where are we going now?” Chen Fei inquired.
“We’ll probably discuss the price first. If we agree, he’ll find someone for us,” Tu Zaichuan replied in a low voice.
Chen Fei nodded, and Tu Zaichuan, with a cautious smile, led Chen Fei to follow the man with the goatee.
Flowing City was not small. After walking through the alley for a while, the three arrived at a courtyard.
The courtyard was unremarkable, similar to the other houses in Flowing City
just slightly larger.
The man with the goatee opened the door and entered first.
Tu Zaichuan turned to look at Chen Fei, his eyes questioning whether he should enter first or Chen Fei should.
Chen Fei glanced around and, holding onto Tu Zaichuan, entered the room together. The man with the goatee had already seated himself on a chair looking up at Chen Fei and Tu Zaichuan.
“What martial arts techniques do you want?” he asked.
“The stone stele!” Chen Fei replied, lifting his head.
“The stone stele? That price might be a bit steep!”
The man with the goatee suddenly wore a strange smile. As his words fell the entire room shook violently, and the walls around them disappeared without a trace.
Not only the walls but also the ceiling and the floor turned into darkness.
Tu Zaichuan, who had just been close by moments ago, suddenly seemed infinitely distant, as if a chasm had opened up between him and Chen Fei.
Tu Zaichuan, who had been bowing and submissive, suddenly changed his demeanor. His entire body straightened up slowly, his eyes filled with the satisfaction of a successful scheme.
“What’s the meaning of this?” Chen Fei turned to look at the man with the goatee.
“To covet the stone stele is to die!” the man with the goatee exclaimed harshly.
“Hahaha!”
Tu Zaichuan couldn’t contain his laughter any longer, laughing wildly. The
Dragon Elephant Stone Stele was not something to be taken lightly.
While Chen Fei’s strength was formidable, he had fallen into their trap.
The Stone stele was guarded by the Saint Yan Sect; they wouldn’t be unprepared. Those in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were inconsequential to them.
But anyone who dares to covet it in the Mountain Sea Realm will be directly slain as a deterrent, and at the same time, they can obtain the inheritance of a Mountain Sea Realm expert!
“So, is this your entire plan?”
Chen Fei’s expression remained unchanged from start to finish as he looked calmly at Tu Zaichuan.
“Here, the void is sealed off. Your talent for teleportation is useless. Do you think you can escape?” Tu Zaichuan’s expression turned fierce as he looked at Chen Fei.
To survive, one could only rely on oneself. Now, not only had Tu Zaichuan
survived, but he had also completely trapped Chen Fei here.
Chen Fei didn’t get angry; instead, a smile appeared on his face.
The man with the goatee, who had been watching Chen Fei closely, suddenly turned to look at Tu Zaichuan. A smile identical to Tu Zaichuan’s appeared on his face, as if there was another version of himself smiling at him.
Tu Zaichuan looked at the smiling face of the man with the goatee, and suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest before he could understand what was happening.
He subconsciously lowered his head and found his chest covered in blood.
Looking around, Tu Zaichuan’s eyes filled with confusion.
Mountains and rivers stretched out, perilous peaks stood tall.
This place wasn’t within the formation of the Saint Yan Sect at all; it was still on the outskirts of Corpse Cliff Mountain from before?
“Pfft!”
The sharp sword energy cut through Tu Zaichuan’s body, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. Turning his head to the side, he looked at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with confusion.
When did he fall under an illusion? Why did he not know anything about it!
Tu Zaichuan wanted answers, but Chen Fei remained silent. With a single sweep of his sword, Tu Zaichuan’s vision darkened, filled with bitterness and confusion, as he plunged into darkness.
