Chapter 1634
Improvement
"If that ferocious beast didn't have intelligence, I would be somewhat confident, but judging from its various behaviors, it should have intelligence."
In other words, even without any unexpected events, Li Zhirui would not be able to kill him; at most, he would only achieve victory.
"Please keep an eye on our surroundings while I recover my magic power."
After saying that, he set up the formation, then closed his eyes and activated the Spirit Absorption Technique, absorbing chaotic spiritual energy to quickly restore his magical power.
This can be considered a small test for them.
Yu Hong and his two companions dared not relax or slack off in the slightest, keeping a close watch on their surroundings.
Fortunately, things were calm during this period, and no danger occurred. Li Zhirui also quickly recovered his magical power and no longer needed their protection.
"Yu Hong, continue leading the way."
Hearing this, the three of them visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
With their strength, the pressure of protecting others in the void at the Xuanxian level is still enormous!
Because if they encounter any danger, they won't be able to hold out for long; they might be in danger in no time.
"it is good."
Therefore, Yu Hong's tone in response clearly carried a hint of relaxation.
After spending some time re-identifying their direction, Li Zhirui and his companions embarked on their journey back to the Yuanling Realm.
But it's hard to say whether they were lucky or unlucky, because not long after they set off, they encountered a huge chaotic storm.
That terrifying power that destroyed everything swept and spread in all directions like a tidal wave.
The omnipresent chaotic spiritual energy in the void transformed into the energy of the storm, continuously increasing its power until it became increasingly terrifying, as if the void itself began to shake violently.
Fortunately, they were not inside the chaotic storm, but on the outermost edge of the expanding area!
This means they have enough time and opportunity to escape danger.
Li Zhirui reacted very quickly. The moment he sensed the danger, he swept the three of them back and stood in a safe position before observing the ever-expanding chaotic storm.
As far as the eye can see, it stretches to the horizon, as vast and boundless as the ocean.
"How could such a terrifying chaotic storm appear?" Qing Si said in shock.
Yu Hong and Wu Xing were speechless at the scene before them.
Only Li Zhirui maintained a calm expression, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, as if he could pierce through layers of space and see the situation inside the storm's core far away.
He couldn't see it very clearly, but vaguely, he seemed to see something being conceived.
Is it a primordial Chaos God or Demon, or a vast world that takes shape at the Xuanxian level?
He secretly wondered what was going on, and was also a little restless, wanting to get a closer look and maybe discover some huge surprise.
However, considering the numerous dangers along the way, it may even be necessary to cross this chaotic storm!
Since there is no precise location in the void, if you wait until the storm dissipates before searching for something that was originally located in the center, there is a high probability that you will not be able to find its exact location because you have lost clear landmarks.
So the best way to find it is to go through the Chaos Storm right now!
With Yu Hong and the other two Celestial Immortals accompanying him, Li Zhirui felt that the probability of failure was very high if he acted alone, and he did not think he could protect them. Therefore, he quickly dismissed this unrealistic idea.
"Let's go." With a sigh, he turned away, no longer looking at the storm.
But to everyone's surprise, Yu Hong did not take any action. Instead, he remained standing in place, gazing in the direction of the storm.
"What's wrong?" Li Zhirui frowned slightly, not understanding what he was doing.
Yu Hong said, "In my perception, the Yuanling Realm is just behind this storm. If we want to go around it, we might have to travel a very long distance..."
"Um?!"
Upon hearing this, his brows furrowed even more. He hadn't expected such an unexpected situation to occur!
Can you estimate how much longer it will take if we take the detour?
"do not know."
Yu Hong shook his head slightly and said, "It may take several decades, or it may take hundreds of years."
Li Zhirui pondered for a moment, not making a decision immediately, but instead asked, "What are your thoughts?"
“Let’s take a detour. This chaotic storm looks extremely dangerous. With our strength, there’s no way we can get through it safely, not even with your protection, Ninth Brother,” Wu Xing said first.
“The Five Elements theory makes sense,” Qing Si chimed in. “Anyway, it’s only a few decades or a hundred years, not a long time.”
If it weren't so dangerous, or if he were already a Xuanxian (a high-level immortal), he might dare to take the plunge. But since his current strength is insufficient, it's better to play it safe, even if it takes a little more time.
As for taking refuge in the space? They didn't really want to go in anymore.
"I have no other opinion."
To be honest, Yu Hong was quite willing to give it a try. After all, this situation was very rare and it was a special experience. Perhaps there would be unexpected surprises and gains.
"Then let's take a detour."
They made the same choice as Li Zhirui, who also didn't want to take any risks.
So the four of them flew around the outermost edge of this massive chaotic storm.
When they first saw it, they thought the Chaos Storm was enormous, but when they experienced it firsthand, they realized what it meant to be overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the storm!
I don't know how much time has passed, but there seems to be no end in sight.
"Ninth Brother, how much further is it before we can get around?" Even Wu Xing couldn't help but ask.
Li Zhirui paused for a moment, then said dryly, "I don't know either."
For a fleeting moment, he even regretted making that decision!
If you know you'll take such a long detour, you might as well try to brave this chaotic storm.
"careful!"
Suddenly, a beam of light shot out from not far away. Before Li Zhirui could even see what it was, he instinctively formed hand seals and used his defensive magic to block it.
Only then did he notice a chaotic beast lurking not far ahead.
A giant python, its body covered in jet-black scales and with two horns on its head, measuring over a hundred feet in length, was flicking its tongue, its enormous eyes flashing with icy killing intent.
'Has it intruded into its territory, or was it also attracted by the chaotic storm and wanted to enter it?' While cautiously guarding against the other party, Li Zhirui was also wondering why it had appeared here.
The pressure from this ferocious beast was immense, even greater than that from the wild boar he had encountered before!
They are at least ferocious beasts at the late stage of the Xuanxian realm.
Therefore, he had no confidence that he could defeat his opponent; all he cared about was how to safely escape and avoid a major battle.
Li Zhirui retreated to the side while remaining highly vigilant against the ferocious beast, ready to react immediately to the slightest disturbance.
But to his surprise, after seeing his actions, the ferocious beast's tense body immediately relaxed, and the murderous intent in its eyes also dissipated considerably.
This meant that it had no intention of fighting. This relieved Li Zhirui, who also didn't want to fight a beast stronger than himself, as he could easily get injured if he wasn't careful.
After a long while, they finally managed to circle around the ferocious beast from a distance.
"Ninth Brother, is that ferocious beast very strong? You seem a little afraid of it."
“It is at least at the late stage of Xuanxian, or even possibly at the peak of Xuanxian, which is two or three minor realms higher than me and its strength is also much greater than mine, so it is natural to feel fear.”
Li Zhirui didn't try to save face by making excuses; instead, he spoke very directly.
Because in his view, fear and dread are not things to be ashamed of.
A thoughtful expression appeared in Qing Si's eyes, as if she had made a connection to something.
Fortunately, after this ordeal, the rest of the trip went smoothly without any unexpected incidents.
The journey was still long, so long that they forgot how much time had passed, and they just kept their heads down and flew away.
"Ninth Brother! Look! Several different figures have appeared in the chaotic storm!" Suddenly, Wu Xing's shocked voice rang out.
He glanced to the side instinctively and was met with such a shocking scene.
Li Zhirui and his two companions stopped abruptly and gazed into the depths of the chaotic storm.
There were six different figures in total, one of which looked somewhat familiar – it was the ferocious giant python they had encountered before.
"No wonder!"
The ferocious beast, intending to venture into the chaotic storm to investigate, naturally did not want to waste its magical power on these harmless creatures, so it simply ignored their existence.
"Ninth Brother, could that thick, long black shadow be the ferocious beast we encountered before?"
"That should be it."
Then, Li Zhirui said with some regret, "This is a great battle between top-level Xuanxian beings. If we could watch it, we might gain a lot. It's just a pity that the Chaos Storm is blocking the view."
"To attract so many top-tier Xuanxian immortals, this must truly be an extraordinary opportunity!"
Unfortunately, they lacked the strength to participate and could only watch from afar.
"Let's go."
He quickly composed himself and prepared to start afresh.
The other three remained silent. Li Zhirui could at least express his feelings and regrets, but their abilities didn't even qualify them for that!
……
at the same time.
Deep within the chaotic storm.
Eight beings, each radiating a powerful aura and terrifying pressure, wary of one another!
Because of their presence, the chaotic spiritual energy in this place is about to solidify.
That's right! There are eight beings here who have reached the peak of the Mystic Immortal realm, not the six that Li Zhirui and the others saw.
The reason they only saw six was because the other two were not mixed-race beasts, but humans, and were relatively small in size. From the distant edge, they were naturally not very clear.
"Everyone, you all know how precious a fully formed Great Thousand World of the Profound Immortal level is."
Born in the void, it is already a Xuanxian-level Great Thousand World. This starting point and foundation are unmatched by many Great Thousand Worlds!
Moreover, according to legend, the higher the initial world grade, the higher the potential for future growth.
The reason why these Xuanxian (mysterious immortals) have reached the pinnacle of their cultivation and are fighting to the death is that they want to merge a wisp of their divine soul with this newly born Heavenly Dao, thereby dominating the evolution of this world!
Because the world had only recently been created, its interior was still empty, without vegetation, wind, rain, or any living beings.
Most importantly, the Heavenly Dao has not yet been fully formed!
Therefore, this is their only chance to merge with the Heavenly Dao and turn the tables.
The evolution of the world and the laws that govern a great world will be observed by cultivators, and will bring them countless benefits!
The human in the blue-green Taoist robe continued, "Moreover, everyone is taking risks to venture into the chaotic storm, so they certainly won't back down easily."
"Let's discuss a strategy to avoid starting a brutal battle that not only yields no benefits but also results in serious injuries."
"Why waste so much time on nonsense? Treasures have always belonged to those with virtue! Let's let strength speak for itself when it comes to such a priceless treasure!"
Roar--
Some kind of ferocious beast roared, "Come and fight!"
This action was like throwing a raging fire into dry wood; the flames ignited instantly and spread at an extremely rapid pace.
The eight beings, all at the peak of the Mystic Immortal realm, broke into a fierce battle without uttering a single word, showing no mercy to each other and each aiming to kill the other.
Even the Xuanxian who had previously said he would use other methods to avoid fighting and getting hurt now unleashed his full power, every move a deadly attack, ruthlessly trying to eliminate all his other opponents.
Rumbling--
Each of their attacks, upon colliding with each other, would generate a powerful shockwave, creating a splash in the void.
But soon, it accumulated into a giant wave that swept in all directions, actually causing the previously stopped chaotic storm to continue to expand outward.
As for their battle, it was a close contest with no clear winner, and there was no hope of it ending anytime soon.
……
"A great war has broken out!"
Even though they were on the outermost edge of the chaotic storm, they could still sense the terrifying battle taking place in the middle.
The already raging storm was amplified by this, reacting even more violently and once again unleashing massive waves.
To avoid injury, Li Zhirui could only continue flying to the side.
"Their strength is terrifying! They can still be affected even from such a distance."
"Those are six powerful beings at the peak of the Mystic Immortal realm. Their strength is beyond our imagination."
"I wonder when we'll have that kind of strength!"
"As long as you cultivate diligently, that day will eventually come."
Seeing that they were not in danger, Qing Si and Wu Xing even started discussing things, and in the end, they encouraged each other.
Li Zhirui didn't interrupt, but he felt quite relieved. After this journey, their mental state had finally improved to some extent. (End of Chapter)