"Uncle!" Gu Yao was startled at the sight.
Yin Hua pretended to be calm and brushed his clothes, saying, "It's nothing." He then secretly glanced at the demon beside him, slapped a spiritual talisman onto himself, and said, "Uncle is not so vulnerable, take care of yourself."
After the talisman landed on his body, it was enveloped in a soft and flexible aura. Gu Yao felt relieved, as he didn't want his lotus heart fire to protect his uncle.
He trusted his uncle's talisman skills. The few spiritual talismans left to him in the underground space weren't used much, but they were of high quality after being appraised by Chi Changye. After reuniting, Gu Yao learned that Chi Changye also had some knowledge in talisman skills. Chi Changye gave him some books, jade slips, and insights into talisman making. After Chi Changye read them, his stagnated talisman skills improved.
Chi Changye said that his uncle's talisman skills were not inferior to those of the noble family known for their talisman skills. Some of the peculiar and powerful spiritual talismans were unheard of before. However, Gu Yao didn't let Chi Changye spend too much effort on spiritual talismans. Even with outstanding talent, one's energy was limited. For example, Gu Yao found alchemy to be profound and endless, while Chi Changye focused on swordsmanship, which he believed to be infinite.
The Spider Demon smiled without any hint of anger. He wasn't actually angry.
If you ignore the stones that were blown to pieces by invisible airflow and ended up next to him due to the storm, you wouldn't be able to detect any change in his mood.
Yin Hua instinctively moved a bit further away from this demon, feeling a chill down his spine and a sense of unease.
Bah! What was he afraid of? What was so scary about this demon? Yin Hua wasn't someone to be taken advantage of. Anyone who dared to make him suffer would definitely meet their death. After all, that entire Gu family, although he didn't personally take action, his nephew had already given them a taste of their own medicine.With precautions in place, this storm did not have much impact on a group of Nascent Soul cultivators. Later, Gu Yao also witnessed the so-called heat storm. For him, who possessed a unique fire, as long as he paid attention not to get involved in the eye of the storm, he could safely weather through it.
Other Nascent Soul cultivators also displayed their own methods, either using spiritual weapons or natural treasures with water or fire attributes. For example, the Water Essence Pearl, taken from the depths of the sea, would form a defensive barrier after infusing spiritual power, isolating the high temperature outside. People inside the protective shield would feel cool. If there was the Water Essence Pearl, naturally, there would also be the Fire Essence Pearl.
Some cultivators, like Chi Changye, didn't actively resist the extreme temperatures brought by the two types of storms. Apart from using sword qi as protection, they didn't make any deliberate efforts. This approach earned him admiration from other Nascent Soul cultivators. It seemed that regularly tempering the body had its benefits. Some mid-stage or late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators couldn't match Chi Changye's performance.
Although it wasn't necessary to temper the body, it was still possible to do so with spiritual power regularly. Unless they wanted to stay in the Nascent Soul stage for the rest of their lives and had no intention of advancing further, sooner or later, they would have to go through the tribulation of Nascent Soul to Divine Transformation.
Suddenly, a loud explosion came from ahead, and Tang Xiu's expression changed. He said, "Not good. The storms with two extreme attributes have combined. Let's see if there's a place to take shelter. This type of storm is the most dangerous."
Several Nascent Soul cultivators extended their divine senses to check and saw the apocalyptic scene created by the two storm forces. Even the space itself was in an extremely unstable state, with black cracks appearing. If their bodies were scraped by those cracks, even peak Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn't believe they had the strength to overcome it.
Therefore, everyone quickly searched for slightly softer stone walls on both sides, looking for places where they could temporarily carve out stone caves to take shelter, avoiding the converging storms.Gu Yaoyi realized the severity of the situation, and his divine sense poured out, wandering repeatedly on the stone wall. Perhaps the properties of his divine sense came into play again, and he quickly pointed to a spot and said, "Brother Ye, attack there quickly. The density of the stones there is different from elsewhere."
As soon as Gu Yaoyi finished speaking, Chi Changye immediately took action without hesitation. With a loud "boom," a crack appeared there, bringing much delight to Tang Xiu. "Let's all join forces and widen the crack enough for us to stay for a while."
They launched a fierce attack, almost attracting the storm towards them. They could see the two forces of destruction, capable of obliterating everything, getting closer and closer. They could even feel their spiritual power being torn apart by the destructive force, as if it would be shattered. At that moment, the last person rushed into the crack, followed by everyone simultaneously launching their attacks. Layer after layer of defense stacked at the entrance.
They could only hear a continuous "boom" sound in their ears. The outermost layer of defense was constantly destroyed by the destructive force of the storm. However, no one dared to take it lightly and think that so many layers of defense would be enough to ensure safety. They continued to add more layers of defense.
At this moment, Yin Hua was also very helpful. He had brought many spirit talismans for self-protection, and one after another, he threw them out. When the sound of the defensive layers being destroyed stopped outside, everyone finally stopped their actions. After counting, they had stacked around fifty-six layers of defense, leaving only a few layers remaining. The most terrifying thing was that in just a short moment, those few layers of defense could be broken through.Everyone finally let out a sigh of relief. Even though we were standing at the top of this continent, we still couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat and say, "I've heard about the fierceness of this storm before, but I always thought others were exaggerating until I experienced it firsthand. Now I finally understand its ferocity." As everyone came to their senses, they realized that it was all thanks to Gu Yao's timely discovery of this place. "Speaking of which, we should thank Master Gu Dan. The rock layers here are relatively softer compared to other places, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to dig such a large space to accommodate all of us."
Yin Hua had consumed a lot of spiritual power from constantly activating the spiritual talisman. Upon hearing these words, he showed a proud expression on his face but humbly said, "Not at all, not at all. This child just had a stroke of luck."
Several cultivators twitched the corners of their mouths. Don't they know that excessive modesty is a form of pride? Your nephew is already outstanding enough, there's no need for him to show off and remind others from time to time.
Gu Yao and Chi Changye were protected by other cultivators inside. In terms of cultivation foundation, they were actually not as good as some Yuanying stage cultivators who had lived for thousands of years. They had countless defensive methods.
Upon hearing this conversation, Gu Yao felt embarrassed and Chi Changye also twitched the corners of his mouth. He clearly saw that the Sky Spider Demon had been protecting Yin Hua's uncle all this time. But now it seemed like he was retiring, and Uncle appeared to be unaware.
After using their divine sense to confirm that the storm had indeed passed, the group of Yuanying stage cultivators emerged from the cave that had been excavated. As they took in the sight outside, everyone took a deep breath. The previously seemingly indestructible rock wall had been eroded by the storm, peeling away several layers. It's no wonder that their defenses were destroyed to such an extent. Fortunately, this cave was dug deep enough, otherwise it would have been difficult to escape.After the scare, they were relieved and fortunate that they hastily searched and didn't find anything unusual about this place. Instead, it was discovered by an infant stage cultivator named Guyao. This confirms the uniqueness of his divine consciousness and soul, which must be why his rate of producing high-quality pellets is so remarkable.
After experiencing this encounter, the rest of the journey went smoothly, and they didn't encounter any more terrifying storms. However, the protection around Guyao became tighter.
The other end of the gorge had long disappeared from sight, and they had reached their destination. When they saw the scenery here, everyone was amazed. Ignoring the deadly danger, the scenery here was splendid and dazzling. Large clusters of storm eyes were brewing, with shades of deep red and ice blue hanging in the air. The contrast was intense and formed various shapes, appearing extremely magnificent.
Tang, the cultivator, exclaimed, "I've been here once before, but the scenery still dazzles and mesmerizes me. It is said that a great cultivator has set up a Yin-Yang formation here, using the extremes of flames and cold as the Yin and Yang attributes. Such powerful cultivators are truly admirable."
If he couldn't withstand the extreme storms, one can imagine the high level of cultivation required to set up such a formation. It was likely beyond the Nascent Soul stage. This thought was both shocking and filled him with infinite motivation. This time, it was particularly strong because once he left the Qianhao Continent, he would have the opportunity to strive towards such a goal.
Guyao was also amazed by the scene. It resembled the beautiful scenery he had seen in the universe in his previous life. It was equally stunning but filled with deadly danger.
However, the storm eyes at the edge of the formation were relatively calm.
As this thought flashed through, a roar resounded, and black shadows rushed towards them, accompanied by the stench of a foul wind.
"Everyone, be careful! These monsters all possess the strength of the Nascent Soul stage and have erased their original consciousness. Don't hesitate to attack them," Tang reminded everyone before rushing towards one of the black shadows.
A melee immediately broke out, and everyone realized that these monsters were Huo Shu's true trump cards. The ones originally placed on the mainland were probably inferior goods.
Tianzhu Lao Mo single-handedly confronted two monsters, with one of them being dealt with by his beast companion.
He still held the disproportionately large ghost head greatsword, swinging it fiercely towards the monsters. Despite being hit, even their tough skin left deep wounds. His style of fighting appeared extremely violent, and within moments, he killed one of the monsters. Realizing his tenacity, several other monsters immediately surrounded him, but he remained fearless, even revealing a bloodthirsty smile.
Chi Changye was thrown backwards by an attack and saw the spot where they were standing corroded by the unknown black flames that the monster exhaled. He waved his hand, and a lightning dragon surged forward, carrying a sharp sword energy that made the monster let out an even more piercing roar.
Standing in the air, Gu Yao had a thought, and several black shadows darted out from his body, firmly restraining the limbs of the monster. Another black shadow rushed towards its face, which was the giant seaweed he controlled. The normally gentle seaweed was now surprisingly sharp, with the edges gleaming with a cold light. Another young cat reached out its paw towards the monster.
Seeing this, Chi Changye didn't blindly protect Gu Yao anymore and turned around to deal with the other monster.
Bi Jing came prepared, so one by one, the monsters fell under their hands. Although some cultivators were injured by the monsters' claws, their strength was enough to ensure that these injuries were not fatal and could be controlled in time.
Tianzhu Lao Mo was almost surrounded and attacked by several monsters, but at a critical moment, his beast companion used spider silk to trap and drag away one of the monsters. Just then, Yin Hua, who was nearby, extended a hand to help him restrain the other monster, allowing Tianzhu Lao Mo to immediately regain his composure. He quickly dealt with the two monsters and turned to help Yin Hua, with his beast companion being the last to act."I knew you couldn't bear to see me in danger."
The smug remark from Tianzhu Lao Mo immediately caused Yin Hua to lose any sense of gratitude, almost causing him to lose control. Fortunately, Tang Xiu spoke up in time, preventing an internal conflict. Gu Yao also promptly pulled away his uncle. What is Tianzhu Lao Mo up to? Always targeting my uncle, even though he's grateful for the help Lao Mo has given him."You finally came. It's such an honor to have so many Yuan Ying cultivators sent to deal with me, Huo Mou. If you all stay here, what kind of situation will your descendants and future generations end up in? Haha..."
With a wild laughter, in front of them, a black hole appeared in the void. The sound was coming from this black hole. The monsters that appeared earlier also came out from the black hole. In other words, behind the black hole was Huo Shu's hiding place.
But what exactly was behind the black hole, no one could be sure. After all, the Yin-Yang Formation outside was used to seal the ancient battlefield inside, and Huo Shu managed to open a passage on this formation.
Therefore, everyone hesitated when looking at this black hole, wondering if they should really enter. Just from this black hole, they could feel a chilling and vicious aura, as if it would drag them into an endless abyss.
"Hehe, it seems you are afraid. You dare not come in. I, Huo Shu, am right here. If you have the ability, come and catch me, haha..."
"Hmph!" Although knowing it was a provocation, the Heavenly Spider Demon still stepped forward, "If even that old man Huo Shu can manage to stay, when did I, the old demon, become so powerless that I can't even compare to him?"
Saying that, the Heavenly Spider went straight towards the black hole. The figures of the man and the beast were instantly swallowed by the black hole, and the situation couldn't be seen clearly.
But immediately, a series of exploding sounds could be heard from inside. Tang Xiu hurriedly said, "Not good, we must quickly go in and support the Heavenly Spider Demon. We can't retreat now! The Heavenly Spider Demon made a valid point. Are we afraid we can't deal with Huo Shu alone?"
With someone taking the lead, the following went smoothly. One after another, they flew towards the black hole. Gu Yao was still being protected in the middle, even if unfortunate incidents were to happen inside.If there is a difficult-to-solve poison, with Gu Yao present, their chances of survival will greatly increase.
Just a moment ago, it was a magnificent world, but in the blink of an eye, it turned into a gloomy and murky hell. Explosions continued to sound, but it was unclear what was happening. However, there came a furious roar from Huo Shu, indicating that the situation seemed to be favoring their side.