Chapter 822
Devastating Force, Golden Moonlight
Wow~
Within the valley and at the foot of the cliff, waves surged, the deep blue water transforming into giant waves that formed columns of water-colored water that swirled and spiraled toward the dark blue water droplets.
The waves surged and roared, but before the deep blue water droplets, they all became utterly docile, eventually disappearing into the droplets.
A fourth-order wonder, a pearl from the deep sea.
Looking at the shimmering, deep blue water droplets surrounding him, Chen Ping'an felt a surge of emotion and a satisfied expression on his face.
These fourth-tier artifacts are truly remarkable in their effects.
The initial application yielded results exceeding expectations. Both the coverage area and the force of confinement and oppression were beyond anticipated.
Compared to its power, the limitation of being unable to distinguish friend from foe seems rather insignificant.
Within the waters, both the Evil Eye and the Ice Jade Hairpin experienced a certain increase in overall power.
The water's restriction allowed the two powerful artifacts, which focused on single-target attacks, to strike with greater precision. The water's cover weakened and dulled their spiritual senses.
With the water flow restricting their movement, even if the other party senses it, they will find it difficult to avoid it.
These treasures, combined with the valuable items he already possesses, complement each other perfectly.
Water flowed continuously into the azure droplets, and the deep sea that swept across the bottom of the cliff gradually receded under the surging waves.
As the waves receded, the overturned and collapsed cliffs were gradually revealed, all in ruins.
Looking at the scene before him, Chen Ping'an remained calm. He gently raised his hand, and the treasures hidden deep in the water surged forth.
hum~
A hazy, ethereal light shimmered.
The items gradually revealed their origins and eventually fell into his hands.
Golden red lotus, silver lotus ring, lotus-patterned robe, and a beautifully crafted Thousand-Machine Bag.
Chen Ping'an raised his eyes slightly, but did not observe them too much. After confirming with his divine sense that everything was correct, he put the items away.
The spoils of war can be set aside for later examination; the most urgent task is to clean up the mess first.
"The Celestial Body is really tough!"
"They are quite different from the paper-thin ones we killed before."
Chen Ping'an slightly stirred his thoughts. When he had just killed the opponent, he had used overwhelming force to blast him, but it hadn't completely obliterated the body. He then followed up with a few more attacks before finally finishing him off.
While the fact that the other party was wearing precious clothes was partly due to this, it was also greatly related to the fact that the celestial body was nourished by the divine soul and was inherently tough.
Unlike pseudo-celestial beings, martial celestial beings, even without cultivating body techniques, will indirectly improve their physique over the years by being nourished by flawless divine souls and supplemented with spiritual objects and precious medicines.
Even if he can't compare to a cultivator who is skilled in body refining techniques, he is far superior to ordinary lower-level cultivators.
After achieving the Celestial Realm, one nourishes the physical body with the divine soul. Over the years, the Celestial Body can be called a Dharma Body. In terms of physical constitution, it possesses a guaranteed minimum standard.
Like in some biographical novels, classic stories are often compiled where celestial beings are harmed by others, poisoned by strange poisons, their souls are suppressed, their true essence dissipates, and their fighting power is almost gone, making them almost useless.
Such situations are extremely rare in real life. Even if they did occur, a martial arts master whose spirit is suppressed and whose true essence dissipates would not only be completely crippled.
As long as he moves freely, with his celestial body, he will possess considerable combat power.
Compared to its peak, it was certainly inferior, but it wasn't to the point that it was bullied by someone who wasn't even a grandmaster. In the end, the protagonist of the biography got lucky, recognized a good teacher, and received the mantle.
Wow~
The surging waves gradually dissipated, eventually disappearing entirely into the deep blue water droplets.
Looking at the deep-sea pearl surrounded by water and whose shimmering light gradually faded, Chen Ping'an had a thought and took it in his hand.
This strange object possessed truly remarkable power. A tiny water droplet, no bigger than a fist, unleashed a colossal wave that roared and swept across the land, eventually forming a vast water realm.
However, while this wondrous object is indeed wonderful, it is not without its drawbacks.
For example, it can be incredibly powerful when activated, quickly sweeping across an area and turning it into a vast expanse of water. But it takes quite a bit of effort to contain it.
The water flow that this strange object can hold has an upper limit. Each time the current surges, it needs to be recovered and reused, making it difficult to utilize effectively in scenarios like chases or escapes. It can only be used to temporarily restrain enemies by leveraging water power. It's difficult to quickly create a body of water. This design is mostly intended for positional warfare, siege warfare, or ambush warfare.
If the water is scattered and the flow is dispersed, a great deal of water power will be wasted. Even if it is retrieved later when there is time, there will be a huge loss, and if it is not replenished in time, the magical power may even be lost.
Even without the water flow dissipating, some losses will inevitably occur during fierce battles. After some major battles, it is necessary to replenish and enhance the water supply to the artifact.
Fortunately, the losses in this battle were not too great, and with timely recovery, the damage is not serious. The losses are only minor, so there is no rush to replenish them.
"Just like in biographical novels, it's basically impossible to have a permanent solution once you've obtained a powerful weapon."
Chen Ping'an put away the blue water droplets and sighed softly.
Regardless of the method of protection, frequent use inevitably leads to regular nurturing and maintenance. The only difference lies in the frequency of these methods.
Fortunately, the terrain was favorable, with the natural reservoir of water in this cliff valley, and the rapids of the water prevented much loss. The battle itself ended swiftly and decisively, without truly devolving into a protracted war of attrition.
This ensured the preservation of the artifact's peak and completeness, requiring little effort afterward.
However, if the battle continues as it was this time, it might not be the same next time.
The extraordinary power of this strange object is indeed related to the favorable surrounding environment.
The Martial Arts Celestial Being, using their divine soul to borrow the power of heaven, traverses the sky with unparalleled speed and power.
From the perspective of the heavens and the man, the difference in terrain did not have much impact on the outcome of the battle.
However, in certain special scenarios, the difference in terrain can still influence the outcome of the battle to some extent.
As is the case now, Chen Ping'an launched his operation ahead of time, and after careful planning, he gained the upper hand.
From the very beginning, the opponent had fallen into his trap step by step. With lightning speed, he first killed one of the opponent's men, and then used this place as a battlefield to unleash all his schemes.
This situation clearly demonstrates the importance of information warfare in high-level combat.
He had prior knowledge of his opponent's background and methods, and had made plans accordingly. In a different scenario, where they actually encountered each other in mid-air, the battle might not have unfolded as it does now.
but
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened slightly, and with a flick of his body, he soared into the sky.
The opponent's strength was not enough to warrant such serious preparation from him.
Heavenly Lotus Sect, Dream-Eating Lotus Lord!
"His reputation is immense, but his actual strength is just so-so."
Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an moved like a streak of light, speeding through the air.
The battle lasted no more than a hundred moves, and the entire process was far too easy compared to his expectations.
Not to mention that it has absolutely nothing to do with the worst-case scenario he had anticipated, but is vastly different from it, even his most optimistic prediction was far more difficult than what is happening now.
With a cultivation level at its peak, protected by the Heavenly Lotus Sect's precious treasures, and wielding the Demon Lotus Dream-Eating Technique.
That's it! ?
A ripple appeared in Chen Ping'an's eyes.
Is it because the opponent is old and his combat power is far inferior to his peak, or was he a fraud who deceived the world and whose peak reputation was nothing but an empty name?
Or rather
The true power of a Celestial being is just like this; his previous assumptions were too far removed from reality.
Can.
The scene during the Battle of the Grottoes was clearly not like that!
That silver-haired girl was merely a newly ascended Celestial Being, her cultivation level not yet stable, yet she possessed such fierce killing power. Those Celestial Beings who had accumulated experience, even if their combat strength wasn't as high as expected, shouldn't they be inferior to that silver-haired girl from back then?
According to his previous plan, given his initial advantage in this battle, he should have used all his skills and abilities to suppress his opponent. If things didn't go as planned, the opponent might escape. Therefore, his primary objective should have been to secure the spoils of war.
In special circumstances, if the other party has hidden tricks or secret weapons, he might end up with a humiliating defeat.
But no matter how much they planned, they never expected that the other side would be so weak.
Without using any of his methods, such as the Black and White Realm, the Dream Pearl, or elixirs and spiritual items, he completely defeated his opponent using only his normal spiritual power, supplemented by two precious treasures and one rare item.
Even with the Azure Sun Blood Refinement and Bloodline Body Tempering, it was only used in the final decisive blow, and its true combat power was not fully revealed.
In addition, there are various auxiliary means, such as the Bloodthirsty Demon Jar and the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag.
In this battle, all methods, if not half of them, were at least similar.
These phenomena are undoubtedly far from what was expected, and even somewhat surprising.
However, beneath this astonishment lay a hint of indescribable joy.
If the Dream Lotus Lord represents the normal combat power of a Celestial Being, then it means that I can kill a Celestial Being at the peak of the first realm without using my full strength.
Such abilities, in all common sense, are enough to rival those of a seasoned second-realm celestial being.
If, based on this, one were to unleash their full power, then...
Chen Ping'an's heart was filled with excitement and a surge of emotion.
Even seasoned cultivators at the Piercing Rainbow Realm might not possess two powerful treasures. He now holds two powerful treasures and one rare artifact, and unknowingly, his protective external items have surpassed those of other cultivators at the same realm.
Do not!
To be precise, after he has fully digested this harvest, he should have three major treasures.
After years of scheming and planning, he now possesses the power to contend with the elders and successors of those top-tier forces, protected by external resources. "Little Heavenly Net"
For some reason, the image of the Heavenly Luo Saintess appeared in Chen Ping'an's mind.
Is it because the shadows of the past are too great, the impressions too deep, or something else?
It's just a habitual longing!
Chen Pingan chuckled and shook his head.
Whoosh!
A flash of blue light appeared high in the sky, and the light disappeared in a flash.
From cleaning up the mess to disappearing in a flash, everything was done in an orderly manner.
Many thoughts, seemingly long, actually pass in the blink of an eye.
Chen Ping'an's brows gleamed with spiritual light, his soul sensing the four directions of heaven and earth.
His spiritual foundation far surpasses that of ordinary celestial beings, and now, with his full power activated, he can sense an extremely vast space.
"found it!"
Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and he quickly spotted the fleeing old man in the shadows.
From the moment his opponent fled to the moment he killed Shi Menglianjun, although they exchanged dozens of blows, the speed was extremely fast. Given his opponent's speed, especially considering his injury, he did not escape very far.
"Hu! Hu! Hu!"
The old man in the dark robe moved like a shadow, panting heavily. He pushed his life-long honed escape skills to their limit, daring not to delay even for a moment.
"How could it be so terrifying?"
Shadow's emotions surged, filled with fear, and his expression was still filled with disbelief.
The Supreme Elder has been renowned for many years and is an extremely powerful figure even among the Celestials of the Lotus Sect. This time, he has brought with him the sect's most prized treasures, and his combat prowess has reached its peak.
Yet, under these circumstances, he was at a disadvantage in the fierce battle with that mysterious celestial being!
How could such a scene not shock him, how could it not frighten him?
"Could it be a second-realm Celestial Being?"
Shadow's mind was in turmoil, his thoughts a jumbled mess, with all sorts of ideas popping up one after another.
He was in excruciating pain from his injuries, but he dared not stop to recuperate and recover.
That mysterious celestial being was extremely powerful. If things were hopeless, the Supreme Elder might not linger in the fight. If the opponent were to free up his hands, he might not be able to escape.
He wants to leave now, as far away as possible.
In his mind, the shadow sensed an aura approaching from afar.
He was startled, but quickly realized what was happening.
"It's Blood Shadow, Blood Shadow has returned."
The streaking light resembled a bloodthirsty demon, a lotus shadow shrouded in blood, imbued with a bloodthirsty aura.
The other party had obviously also noticed him and was heading towards him. The two quickly approached each other and communicated with each other through their souls.
"Shadow, what's wrong?" Blood Shadow's soul power was clearly stronger, and he was the first to send a telepathic message.
"Hmm?" Blood Shadow's voice changed, clearly noticing Shadow's state: "What happened? Why are you in such a sorry state?"
Shadow's wounds were stained with blood, his expression was pale, and he was rapidly receiving synchronized messages.
"A mysterious celestial being attacked, Honglian died, and the Supreme Elder is currently fighting back."
"A mysterious celestial being?"
Before Blood Shadow could react, a celestial being's escape light approached from mid-air. Shadow's expression changed, and he was about to shout a warning to run, but he saw that Blood Shadow's escape light not only did not decrease but increased, and it was approaching him.
"Greetings, Supreme Elder."
Shadow was momentarily stunned before realizing that the approaching beam of light belonged to the Supreme Elder.
“That thief has been captured by me. You may leave with me.”
Upon hearing this, Shadow breathed a sigh of relief.
and many more!
Shadow's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly realized what was happening.
wrong!
Not the Supreme Elder.
However, by the time he realized it, it was already too late.
In mid-air, a deep, abyss-like vertical pupil slowly opened, a terrifying wave of energy brewing within it, and a beam of light, like a destructive force, struck down instantly.
"Do not--"
The shadow trembled and cried out.
The familiar scene unfolded once again, but this time, he was not as lucky as before.
That moment of hesitation became his death warrant.
Swish!
The beam of light descended, instantly piercing his body, and a destructive wave rippled outwards, sweeping across all directions.
Pong!
The old man in shadow exploded, turning into a cloud of blood mist. The remaining limbs were completely swallowed up in the terrifying shockwave.
The sight of the blood-red shadow hurtled his scalp and made the hairs on his body stand on end.
The scene before him exceeded his understanding and perception of the celestial beings.
Almost simultaneously, he urged his essence and blood, unleashing the Blood Burning Secret Technique. His body blazed with fiery red light, and his speed increased to another level as he fled into the distance.
"Trying to leave?"
Chen Ping'an smiled silently.
"Since you're here, let's stay together!"
Whoosh!
The ice jade hairpin transformed into a cold, sharp light, shooting out with a chilling intent that pierced to the bone, emanating waves of cold air.
"not good--"
Blood Shadow felt a chill run down his spine, a bone-chilling cold.
He formed a hand seal, and a dark red blood umbrella appeared out of thin air, its blood-red aura surging and protecting his back.
Pong!
The blood mist dissipated, and the umbrella surface dimmed.
However, in an instant, the defense line was declared breached.
His blood-fiend shield, as fragile as paper, shattered completely in the cold, icy light.
next moment!
The cold light struck the blood-red figure's body, and he screamed as he fell straight down.
But when he was halfway up in the air, he stumbled and flew up again, trying to escape and get away.
boom!
A terrifying power of divine soul pressed down, turning Blood Shadow's face deathly pale.
A divine soul pierced his brow, causing his mind to darken, and he truly fell to the ground, crashing into a mountain peak.
Bang!
A deafening roar erupted, and rocks shattered.
Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an moved like a rainbow, his escape light soaring.
"They're quite resilient."
According to his spiritual senses, the other party was not dead and still had a sliver of life left.
Chen Ping'an showed no mercy, extending his finger to strike, unleashing several sharp beams of light, imbued with the essence of heaven and man, aimed directly at the opponent's head, heart, and other vital organs.
At that moment, Chen Ping'an's expression froze, a chill suddenly ran through him, and he abruptly turned around and raised his head.
In the vast sky, a cold, moonlit shadow streaked across the heavens, its golden tail swaying like a falling meteor, traversing the continuous mountain range and hurtling toward him.
After the cold glint came a string of golden moonlight.
Vast and mighty, like a mountain range, stretching endlessly. (End of Chapter)