Chapter 272: Entering the Relic, Going Too Far
Xiao Ze handed one of the Shadow Cores to the Great Elder. After filling it with his own combat energy, he grasped it tightly. When he opened his hand again, a diamond-shaped pattern appeared on his palm.
"This is how you use the Shadow Core. Fill it with your combat energy, which will leave a mark."
"When your body comes into contact with the shadow energy, the Shadow Core will automatically absorb it."
"It's important to mention that shadow energy can't be dealt with this way if it has already entered the body; this only serves as a prevention."
After listening to the Great Elder's explanation, Xiao Ze clenched his fist and opened it again. The Shadow Core had already fused with his palm. Under his control, the Primordial Tree did not automatically absorb the Shadow Core fused in his palm.
Xiao Ze had also tried to neutralize the shadow energy with his own means. Besides countering it with combat energy, the Primordial Tree and the Emperor's Fire were quite effective.
Because shadow energy is a peculiar energy, the Calamity Force cannot completely neutralize it.
Xiao Ze glanced at the sea of shadows. Over a hundred Shadows had already been claimed by others.
Even though the Shadows were wrapped in shadow energy, they faced a large number of cultivators. With many wolves and little meat, a single Shadow could be attacked by dozens of cultivators.
This battle also dispersed a large amount of shadow energy, making the air clearer. However, Xiao Ze noticed that much of this energy did not disappear completely but slowly descended, returning to the sea of shadows.
The large underwater vortex was still present. The vortex region was clear, standing out in the entire sea of shadows. It seemed that a strange force was dispersing the shadow energy from the underwater vortex.
After the shadow energy fused again with the sea of shadows and the view cleared, more people noticed this situation.
Entering the ancient relics through the underwater vortex did not involve the invasion of shadow energy.
Those who couldn't get a Shadow Core started reconsidering their decision. They didn't want to risk entering the sea of shadows and being invaded by the shadow energy. However, they found new hope.
The large underwater vortex seemed to offer a safe path to the relics.
After waiting a bit longer and seeing that no more shadow energy emerged, the crowd rushed towards the underwater vortex.
Xiao Ze and the Great Elder watched from the air, seeing how the cultivators plunged into the vortex like meatballs.
"I have a strange feeling…," Xiao Ze murmured, watching the scene.
"Do you mean that entering the relics seems too easy?" the Great Elder said thoughtfully.
"Great Elder, do you feel the same?"
"Yes." The Great Elder, with his slightly cloudy eyes, looked at the impatient crowd. "It seems that the relics are eager for the cultivators to enter."
"Could it be that there's something troublesome in the relics?"
"According to our research, it appears to be an ancient relic with intact seals. It shouldn't have been invaded before…"
The Great Elder pondered for a moment, and seeing that other great powers were also heading towards the vortex, shook his head.
"Although the situation seems unusual, we have the Shadow Cores. Compared to those without any protection, we have an advantage against the shadow energy."
In other words, they still had to explore the relics.
"Let's go."
Under the watchful eyes of those left on the shore, they both plunged into the vortex.
The shore, which had been crowded, now seemed empty without the many cultivators who had entered the relics.
Everyone speculated about what they might find in the ancient relics.
At the base of the Pill Tower, Elder Mu stroked his beard, looking towards the sea of shadows with concern.
"I hope the Great Elder and Xiao Ze return safely. Getting the opportunities is not as important."
Just as he finished speaking, he noticed a spatial ripple on the other side of the sea of shadows.
The situation attracted the attention of those remaining on the shore.
"This level of spatial control can only be achieved by a Dou Zun. I've seen several Dou Zun fighting before, but none showed this degree of control."
"Could it be another great power arriving late?"
"If so, they've arrived very late, missing the chance to get the Shadow Cores."
As people discussed, a young woman dressed in blue emerged from the spatial distortion.
Although she wasn't wearing luxurious clothes, she radiated a nobility that made her seem like the sovereign of the world. It wasn't a worldly nobility, but one that came from being a natural ruler, unchanging over time.
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