After a long time, Fei Ting and the others finally regained their senses. Their faces were pale, and they were speechless.
Previously, they had thought that if they cultivated properly, they might be able to compete with Junior Uncle. But in the end, they were even weaker than his pet …
In the blink of an eye, everyone in the room had been electrocuted. Even Eternal Realm experts would find it difficult to compete with such strength!
No wonder the crown of the Great Yan royalty could be refined by a donkey. With such strength, not to mention the crown, even if Bai Zhanfeng came back to life, he would definitely be beaten to a pulp.
"Hall Master Fei, Junior Uncle, we overestimated ourselves. Let's wait until we have the strength to become a first-class sect …"
Qin Wentian and the others finally understood the gap between them and were depressed.
Junior Uncle and the others definitely couldn't win the three rounds of competition. Elder Turtle couldn't win either. So what if they could win against the disciples?
As for the other sects, it was almost impossible for them to win. It seemed that there was no hope at all for the first-class sects.
"Three Sect Masters, please wait!"
Seeing that they were about to leave, Fei Ting said.
"Do you have any other instructions, Hall Master Fei?" Sect Master Jiang Taiyou bowed.
"The Great Yan Prefecture definitely doesn't have enough resources to have three more first-class sects, but … it's still easy to have three more Inheritance Realm experts," Fei Ting said.
"What does Hall Master mean?" The three of them looked at each other, and their breathing became a little rapid.
"Sit down first! This is also the reason why I asked you to stay! "
Fei Ting said and sat down on the main seat. "You all know that spirit gatherers can use the Spirit Abyss to gather spirit veins, but do you know how much spiritual energy a spirit vein contains? How many spirit stones can it produce? How long would it take for a spirit gatherer to gather spiritual energy from the air alone? "
"This …"
Everyone was stunned. Only Bai Zhanqing, Mo Qingcheng, and a few others weren't surprised. They should have known something.
Although man-made spirit veins didn't last as long as natural spirit veins, a first-class spirit vein could still sustain tens of thousands of disciples of a first-class sect for five years. In this way, no matter how strong a spirit gatherer was, it would be difficult to gather spiritual energy without eating or drinking!
He hadn't thought about this problem before, but from the looks of it now, something was indeed amiss.
Fei Ting didn't leave the crowd puzzled for too long before he explained, "Spirit gatherers are able to gather spirit veins, but … spiritual energy isn't gathered from thin air. Instead … it's obtained from the Spirit Abyss!"
"Lingyuan Changhe?"
"It's a huge river that appears once every five years in the Spirit Abyss. Not only are there complete first grade and second grade spirit veins, there are also all kinds of precious materials. The reason why the Alliance decided to hold a competition every five years is because of the pattern of this river's appearance!"
Hall Master Fei Ting said.
Everyone looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.
There was actually a river that contained a spirit vein … This was too strange!
"Hall Master Fei, you mean to say that … the Lingyuan River will open soon? We … have the qualifications to enter? "Qin Wentian finally reacted, his face filled with agitation.
"Normally, the river will open twenty days later, but something happened six days ago. The reason why the Lingyuan Great Demons are acting so crazily is because of this!"
Hall Master Fei Ting said. "There are many treasures in the river that are extremely beneficial to the cultivation of the Great Demons. Thus, for the past ten thousand years, this river has been the focus of our two races. Due to the vastness of the river, it's difficult for a single race to gather everything within a short period of time. On top of that, the difference in strength between the two races isn't too great. Thus … all this while, we've been fishing separately, not interfering with each other's affairs. Even if there are some obstacles, it's fine. "
Everyone widened their eyes in realization.
This could be considered the greatest secret of the Master Teacher Continent.
Hall Master Fei Ting continued. "Due to the change in the river, the Lingyuan Great Demons have gone berserk. Even though Junior Uncle managed to fend off their attack, I believe that the moment the Lingyuan River appears, they'll be even more ferocious. There's a high chance that they'll disregard all casualties and even … fight with their lives on the line! If we don't make preparations in advance, I'm afraid that … there won't be any spirit veins to distribute this year. "
"We've been able to coexist peacefully for the past ten thousand years, so why are they going berserk this time?" Mo Qingcheng was perplexed.
"I don't know the exact reason, but the elders of the alliance who are proficient in the language of the Great Demons have eavesdropped on their conversation. It seems like the Great Demon King has issued a death order. They have to breach our defensive line within a month, or else they'll all be executed!"
Hall Master Fei Ting shook his head. "This concerns the survival of the Great Yan Prefecture, so the alliance made an exception to share this news with the heads of the various sects."
This news was the greatest secret of the alliance, and it was also a guarantee that stood above the other sects. If not for the fact that they were in grave danger, they wouldn't have divulged it.
It was only at this moment that everyone came to a realization.
Su Yin blinked his eyes in disbelief.
He sure was unlucky to encounter such a situation as soon as he left the mountain. Furthermore, it happened at the same time as he left the forbidden ground … Just the thought of it left him feeling stifled.
Why couldn't they just cultivate quietly and grow in peace?
"Hall Master Fei Ting, why don't you tell us your thoughts? We aren't familiar with the Lingyuan River and the Great Demons, so it's better for us to think of other solutions. As long as you make the decision, we'll listen to you!"
Bai Zhanqing said.
The others nodded in agreement.
It had been ten thousand years since the alliance fought against the Lingyuan River and the Great Demons, and they had the most experience. It would be better for them to make the decision than amateurs like them.
"What I mean is that … while the Great Demons are retreating, we should set up camp at the location where the Lingyuan River appears. If the Great Demons launch an attack, we'll be able to gather resources while defending the area. Otherwise … if the Great Demons occupy the best location, it'll be difficult for us to make a comeback!"
Hall Master Fei Ting pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Un, Hall Master Fei is right!"
"It'll be easier for us to set up a defense here than to attack!"
The two sect leaders nodded.
Mo Qingcheng said, "That would be for the best. However, I have two questions. Firstly, is the location where the Lingyuan River appears random or fixed? Secondly, since we humans are able to find the location and occupy it, how can you be sure that the Great Demons haven't occupied it yet? If they have been camping there for a long time, how should we deal with them? "
"Hall Master Mo's words are exactly what I've been worried about!"
Seeing that Mo Qingcheng had hit the nail on the head, Fei Ting nodded. "Even though the location where the Lingyuan River appears isn't fixed, the range of its appearance isn't too huge. In the past, everyone was wary of one another, so they didn't want to fall out with one another. However, given how frenzied the Great Demons are this time around, I'm afraid that they might resort to extreme measures! So … my intentions are simple. I would like to bring a few people over to investigate the Lingyuan River before making a decision! "
"Investigate?"
"Un!" Fei Ting nodded and revealed his thoughts. "The experts of the alliance have been fighting with the Great Demons for many years, and their hands are stained with the blood of the Great Demons. It's easy for them to notice our presence. Thus, we can only leave this matter to those who have never been to the Lingyuan River before. The strongest experts of the Great Yan Prefecture are the few of you here, and the reason why I'm asking you to stay behind is that I hope that someone will take the initiative to head there and fight for a greater opportunity for the Great Yan Prefecture!"
"This …"
Everyone fell silent.
So, this was the other party's motive.
Even though they had never been to the Lingyuan River before, they could still guess how dangerous it was. If they were to enter recklessly, they could very well lose their lives.
Gritting his teeth, Qin Wentian asked, "Hall Master Fei, if we head there, will there be a chance for us to break through to the Heritage realm?"
"Of course! There are many treasures in the Lingyuan River. As long as there are enough fortuitous encounters, it's not impossible for us to break through to the Heritage realm! "Fei Ting nodded.
"Then I'll go!" Qin Wentian nodded.
The Zhenxian Sect had become much stronger than before. Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for the Wind Lightning Sect to become a first-rate sect. Rather than waiting until the end of their lives, they might as well give it a shot.
As for the danger …
If a cultivator did not even dare to take such a small risk, how could they achieve anything?
"I'll go as well!" Jiang Taiyou nodded.
Soon, the sect leaders of the three second-rate sects had all signed up. Xu Shaoqing, the sect leader of the Heavenly Dipper Sect, had also signed up.
Seeing that there were only three Zongshi realm cultivators and a severely injured sect leader, Fei Ting frowned. "It's too dangerous to enter the Lingyuan River before reaching the Heritage realm. Is there anyone else?"
The room fell silent. No one replied.
Fei Ting's complexion turned ugly.
In truth, these sect leaders couldn't be blamed. After so many years of peace, they had long lost the hot-bloodedness of the Alliance.
After a moment of silence, Mo Qingcheng said, "I'll go!"
"You?"
Fei Ting frowned.
Mo Qingcheng was the sect leader of the number one sect in the Great Yan Empire. He was strong enough, but … his status was too high. If there was any danger, it would cause a huge commotion.
"Don't worry. If something happens to me, someone from the Qingyun Sect will take over my position. Besides, even though I've never been to the Lingyuan River, I know a lot about it …"
Mo Qingcheng smiled, knowing what Zhang Xuan was worried about.
The Qingyun Sect was close to the Alliance, and its status was high. As the sect leader, even if he had never been to the Lingyuan River, he had a certain understanding of the environment and dangers within.
Of the thirteen sect leaders, he was indeed the most suitable.
"This …"
Fei Ting didn't agree immediately. Instead, he turned to look at the young man not too far away.
In his heart, the most suitable person was his junior uncle. His cultivation was unfathomable, and if he could enter to investigate, he would definitely be able to return in one piece.
Just that … the other party didn't seem to have any intention of signing up at all.
Could it be that … he thought that there weren't any decent experts in the Lingyuan River, so he didn't care about it?
That was possible!
If the seals and array runes that were casually drawn with a brush were so fierce, then the Giant Demons that they feared were nothing in front of this person!
After waiting for a moment, no one else signed up. Fei Ting could only sigh. Just as he was about to confirm that Mo Qingcheng would be the one to enter the Lingyuan River, an elder suddenly rushed over.
He was the vice head of the Elder Hall, Zhan Qing!
As the successor of the Qingyun Sect, he could be considered as Mo Yuan's senior.
"Pavilion Master …"
Upon entering the room, Zhan Qing hesitated.
"Vice Pavilion Master Zhan, feel free to speak your mind. I've already told the other sect leaders about the Lingyuan River!" Fei Ting said.
"Yes!"
Heaving a sigh of relief, Zhan Qing said, "After Pavilion Master Xuanye defeated the Lingyuan River, we have been guarding the area, fearing that they would return. Just a moment ago, the Lingyuan River shook intensely, and spiritual energy gathered swiftly. Countless rays of light appeared in the sky, and if I'm not mistaken … the Lingyuan River is about to appear!"
"This …" Fei Ting abruptly stood up, and his eyes narrowed in disbelief. "Are you certain that you didn't see wrongly?"
Based on his calculations, even if the Lingyuan River was going to appear, it would still take several days for it to appear. That should have been enough time for them to enter the Lingyuan River in advance to assess the situation. How could it appear so suddenly?
In an instant, all of their preparations had been disrupted.
"I'm a hundred percent certain that this is the image that I just recorded …"
Zhan Qing flicked his wrist, and a jade token appeared in his hand. He pinched it lightly.
Weng!
A brilliant light shone in all directions, and a screen of light appeared before everyone.
It was a vast and boundless world. Rays of light floated in the air, reminiscent of the Milky Way, illuminating the surroundings. Spiritual energy gathered in the air, forming massive tornadoes, as if lifting up the entire Milky Way.
He could vaguely see the surging water, giving off a deafening sound. It was as if a great river was flowing at full speed.
"How could this be?" Fei Ting's face paled.
After becoming the pavilion master, he had experienced the appearance of the Lingyuan River many times, and he knew that there was no mistake in the images that the other party had recorded. Even so, he still found it hard to believe.
"It should have something to do with the inscriptions on Pavilion Master Xuanye's body. Even though the Abyss Demon was forced to retreat, it also triggered some unknown changes. Most likely, the Lingyuan River will appear within an incense's time!"
Zhan Qing hurriedly said. "We have to send reinforcements as soon as possible, or else … I fear that the Abyss Demon will be the first to obtain the spirit vein and the other treasures …"
As enemies, it was not a problem for them to be unable to obtain the spirit vein and the other party to be unable to obtain it. At most, they could just stagnate and maintain a balance. However, if one party were to obtain the spirit vein and the other party were unable to, the gap between them would only widen. By then, it would be difficult for them to catch up.
"An incense's time?" Fei Ting's face paled as he paced around the room.
There was simply too little time. Even if he gathered all of the other sect leaders here, it would be too late, needless to say, he couldn't gather the others. Without the help of these people, given the losses that the alliance had suffered over the past few days, it would be nigh impossible for them to defeat the frenzied Abyss Demon!
In fact … it was completely impossible!
If they couldn't withstand the Abyss Demon, their ten thousand years of hard work would be destroyed in an instant.
Gritting his teeth, Fei Ting seemed to have come to a decision. Bowing deeply, he clasped his fist and said, "Little Senior Uncle, will you join us in defending the Spirit Abyss?"
"Of course!"
"This is something that we should do!"
"If we fail to defend the Spirit Abyss, we'll lose the spirit vein for this year. We'll do our best!"
…
The sect leaders hurriedly stood up.
When the nest was overturned, no egg would remain intact.
If the alliance couldn't stop the Abyss Demon, they wouldn't be able to stop it either. If the Abyss Demon was allowed to leave, their sects would surely be destroyed.
Thus, they agreed not to save the alliance but to save themselves.
"…"
Seeing that everyone had agreed to it, Su Yin nodded helplessly. "Alright, I'll head over as well …"
He was only a Zongshi 9-dan cultivator, so he didn't want to get involved in this matter. However, given the current situation, if he didn't agree to it, he would surely be questioned by the others.
With the old tortoise around, there shouldn't be much of a problem. If it really came down to it, he could just drive the ship out and ram the Abyss Demon!
"Thank you, Little Senior Uncle!"
Fei Ting heaved a sigh of relief.
With Zhang Xuan's help, they would be safe.
Having made up his mind, Fei Ting led the way, and it didn't take long for them to arrive at the valley beneath the Elder Council. A massive seal appeared before them, and several black-robed soldiers stood guard over it.
"Hall Master!"
Over a hundred figures walked over from the stone platform in front of the seal. Fei Gong, Xu Chong, and the others were standing among them.
"The Spirit Abyss Demon has appeared, so I'll have to rely on you all once more …"
Fei Ting scanned the surroundings, and his eyes fell on the twenty or so figures.
"Hall Master, rest assured. Even if we have to risk our lives, we won't back down!" The crowd nodded in agreement.
"Un!"
Fei Ting nodded. He turned to Su Yin and the others and explained, "They're from the Spirit Gathering Hall. How many spirit veins and resources they'll be able to obtain after the appearance of the Spirit Abyss Demon will depend on their slaves. On the other hand, our goal is simple. We'll guard the area to prevent the Abyss Demon from causing trouble and ensure their safety!"
"So that's how it is!" Everyone nodded with curiosity in their eyes.
The Spirit Gathering Hall, Poison Master Hall, and Sealing Hall were all half-sealed halls. Spirit gatherers were an occupation that didn't exist in the sect, so this was the first time they were seeing one.
Su Yin also looked over curiously. It was said that spirit gatherers were able to gather the spiritual energy in the world to form spirit veins for the disciples of the sect to cultivate. Even among the Eight Great Halls, spirit gatherers were highly respected.
The group before them were all elders in their sixties or seventies, and their cultivation wasn't too high. Most of them were only at Divinity realm 5-dan or 6-dan, and the strongest among them was only at Divinity realm 8-dan. The weakest of them were only at Transcendent Mortal realm.
Furthermore, from the looks of it, they weren't any younger than Fei Ting and the others. This meant that they had already exhausted their potential, and it would be difficult for them to advance any further!
Su Yin frowned.
Spirit gatherers were capable of gathering the spiritual energy in the world, so it went without saying that they wouldn't be lacking in cultivation resources. Furthermore, the alliance placed great importance on them, so why were their cultivation so low?
Could it be that … the experts weren't here yet?
"The power of a Tier 1 Spirit Vein is immense. Putting aside Divinity realm cultivators, even with my current cultivation, it would be difficult for me to control it!"
Seeing through Zhang Xuan's doubts, Mo Qingcheng sent a telepathic message over. "Yet, they are able to control it. Does Junior Uncle know the reason?"
Su Yin shook his head. This was something that he couldn't understand.
"Spirit gatherers are cultivators who have been extremely sensitive to spiritual energy since they were young. These people, from the moment they gather the first wisp of spiritual energy, they don't do it to improve their cultivation. Instead, they use their bodies … as a carrier and a filter!"
"A filter?"
"Their goal isn't to gather spiritual energy into their dantian and turn it into their own Zhen Yuan. Instead … they use their bodies to transfer the spiritual energy to another location and form spirit veins!"
Admiration flickered in Mo Qingcheng's eyes as he said, "They treat their bodies as a tool to absorb spiritual energy and gather spirit veins. To put it bluntly, their dantian is already broken from the moment they start cultivating. It's no different from a funnel, unable to store the slightest bit of Zhenyuan. Otherwise, it's easy for them to choke to death while gathering spiritual energy!"
"This …"
Su Yin's body trembled. He finally understood what Mo Qingcheng meant. He couldn't believe it.
In that case, spirit gatherers weren't cultivators at all. Instead, they tempered their bodies into a transfer station. They could absorb spiritual energy but couldn't store it!
Being sensitive to spiritual energy meant that their talent far exceeded that of ordinary people. Breaking their dantian and turning them into a tool to convert spiritual energy from a young age …
Was this the so-called spirit gatherer? That was too cruel!
"Someone has to do this profession. If you don't do it, and I don't do it, how can there be experts without spirit veins? How can we resist the Abyss Demons and make humans stronger? "
Knowing what Zhang Xuan was thinking, Mo Qingcheng smiled bitterly.
Su Yin was speechless.
Yes, since there were different professions, someone had to be sacrificed and someone had to do it.
It was just like the sewer workers and sanitation workers in his previous life. If everyone felt that it was hard and dirty and didn't do it, wouldn't the world become dirty and messy?
"Spirit gatherers can't absorb spiritual energy for their own use. They have contributed a lot to the Alliance, but … the Alliance doesn't treat them unfairly. They have consumed most of the pills in the Apothecary Hall. Thus, even though they don't have dantians and can't gather Zhen Yuan, they still have strength!"
Mo Qingcheng said.
"This kind of strength … should have a limited effect on one's lifespan …" Su Yin frowned.
"Ordinary cultivators, in the process of shedding their mortal body and turning into a mortal, their physical body and soul will be nourished, and their lifespan will be extended to several hundred years or even longer! Just by consuming pills to increase their strength, without Zhen Yuan, they won't be able to live for long. A hundred years is the limit … but so what? "
Mo Qingcheng shook his head and asked, "Do poison masters have a long lifespan?"
Su Yin fell silent.
Poison masters worked with poison all day long. Their strength rose quickly, but a hundred years old was already considered a long lifespan. This was something he knew before.
Mo Qingcheng asked, "Junior Uncle, do you know the average lifespan of the Alliance's experts?"
Su Yin shook his head.
"Fifty-eight years old!"
Mo Qingcheng said, "The average lifespan of the Alliance's cultivators is only fifty years old! To be able to block the giant demons for tens of thousands of years, and not be able to cross half a step into the lightning pool, many ordinary people don't even know about it. The Alliance doesn't rely on the suppression of experts, but on countless people who don't fear death … "
"This …" Su Yin's heart suddenly twitched, and he felt that something had touched the depths of his heart.
Although he didn't know the average lifespan of the sect, many of the former members of the Immortal Suppressing Sect were over a hundred years old. Not to mention others, Wu Yuen was at least two hundred years old.
After reaching the Grandmaster realm, it wasn't a problem for him to live for five hundred years without any illness or disaster. The average lifespan of the Alliance was only fifty years …
It was hard to imagine.
"According to this calculation, spirit gatherers are already considered to have a long lifespan. Once they enter the Spirit Abyss, there will be countless experts protecting them. Others can die, but they can't … Just this point alone is enough to make many people willing to do it!"
Mo Qingcheng said.
"Un!" Su Yin nodded his head. He felt that something in his heart was gradually melting.
Although he had been in this world for ten years, he had been learning all kinds of skills in the Forbidden Grounds. When he came out, the sect was in danger, and all kinds of people came to find trouble … Thus, he didn't feel much of a sense of belonging to this world, nor did he feel much of a sense of responsibility.
He only wanted to find a place to live his life peacefully. At this moment, hearing that the Alliance was sacrificing their lives for mankind, he felt deeply moved. Perhaps … he couldn't live aimlessly like before.
"Let's go! They have all entered … "
Just as he was thinking about it, Mo Qingcheng's voice sounded once more. Su Yin raised his head and saw that the group had already entered the Forbidden Grounds.
Following closely behind, he walked in.
The world spun, as though he had entered another dimension.
It was already night in the Alliance, but it was still daytime here. The spiritual energy in the surroundings was ferocious, as though a gale, carrying with it a tearing force.
"The spiritual energy here contains the poison of the giant demons. You can't absorb it directly, or else … your cultivation will go berserk!" Mo Qingcheng continued to transmit his voice.
Sensing the spiritual energy, Su Yin nodded his head.
The spiritual energy here was indeed different from that of the outside world. Even though it was purer, it was more violent, making it harder to assimilate.
If the spiritual energy in the spirit veins of the sect was a domesticated dog, then the spiritual energy here was a wild wolf. If one didn't possess sufficient strength to tame it, there was a high chance that one would be swallowed whole.
Looking around, there were many youths dressed in armor cultivating. These people's cultivation wasn't high, only at the peak of Juxi Realm. The stronger ones were only at the sixth or seventh level of the Essence Casting Realm, similar to some of the ordinary disciples in the sect.
"They are the soldiers of the Alliance, the backbone of the battle against the giant demons … The reason why the lifespan of the members of the Alliance isn't high is because many of them have died in battle!" Mo Qingcheng said.
Su Yin looked at them once more.
Even though they were only in their twenties, every single one of them carried a cold aura, and unshakable determination could be seen in their eyes. With a single look, one could tell that they were veterans of the battlefield, and they had already disregarded life and death.
Behind the soldiers, there were a few youths. Frenzied spiritual energy seeped into their bodies from their heads, turning into a warm current that flowed out of their bodies.
Apprentice spirit gatherers … the reserve team of spirit gatherers.
There were also quite a few young poison masters from the Poison Master Hall and Formation Inscription Hall …
It was no wonder why there weren't any youths in the Elder Council and Poison Master Hall. It turned out that they were here to temper themselves.
"Even though the environment here is tough, it's extremely beneficial to cultivators … By tempering the energy in one's body, one's control over one's strength will become smoother. In the face of death, one's fighting prowess will increase …"
Seeing the shock on the faces of the sect leaders, Fei Ting explained with a smile.
The reason why the cultivators of the Alliance Elder Hall were stronger than disciples of the same cultivation realm was due to the training they had received.
"This is the final barrier of the Alliance, as well as the bottom line of the Alliance. It's relatively safe here, and it's suitable for the youths to temper themselves …"
Fei Ting nodded. "Let's hurry up. Otherwise, it'll be too late …"
After saying those words, he took the lead and flew forward. The others followed closely behind him.
All of them were experts above Zongshi Realm Level 9. Even the weaker ones were carried by experts in the Inheritance Realm. Their speed was extremely fast. In just a few minutes, they had flown hundreds of kilometers. A towering castle-like building appeared in their sight.
"This is the Recuperation City. It's the place where the experts of the Alliance rest and recuperate during the battle with the giant demons.
Su Yin looked over.
The city walls were several hundred meters tall, and there were all kinds of seals in the surroundings. Many Heritage realm experts were patrolling the city.
Landing on the city walls, Zhang Xuan peered through the seals on the walls and saw a colorful glow hanging in midair, emanating a dazzling light.
The surroundings of the glow were filled with pitch-black spatial rifts, and an incomparably wide river rumbled furiously, as if it was going to tear the world in half.
Su Yin's face immediately turned grim.
He felt a little familiar with the river before him. It was similar to when he borrowed spiritual energy to achieve unparalleled cultivation. In other words, putting aside Zongshi realm experts, even Heritage realm experts wouldn't be able to withstand its might.
"This is the Lingyuan Winding River?" One of the sect masters was stunned as well, unable to believe his eyes.
"Indeed. The reason why the Ten Great Sects were able to survive for ten thousand years is because of this river that appears once every five years. There are countless spirit veins swimming in it, and if one can capture a single one, they'll be able to establish a sect …"
Fei Ting nodded.
Even though he had seen the river many times after becoming a hall master, he was still shocked by it.
"I heard that the Lingyuan Winding River here is just a branch of the true river. The one in the Great Qian Continent is the main one, and it's said that there are Superior spirit veins in there!"
Mo Qingcheng asked.
"Indeed, it's just a branch of the river. There aren't any Superior spirit veins in there, and the strongest is only Tier 1, "Fei Ting said.
There wasn't just a single entrance to the Lingyuan Winding River. The eight entrances to the Great Yan Continent could only be considered as the weakest branch of the Great Qian Continent.
The one guarding the Great Qian Continent was the strongest, and it was said that there were Superior spirit veins there to nurture Eternal realm and Pseudo Immortal realm experts.
"Alright, the river is about to appear, and I believe that the Great Demon Tribe should be ready by now. Let's hurry up and make a move. Otherwise, it'll be difficult for us to turn the tables on them …"
Fei Ting waved his hand, and a massive flying ship appeared before everyone's eyes.
It was over forty meters long, and it was a high-tier Spirit artifact as well.
The crowd quickly flew onto it. Fei Ting drove the flying ship, and it immediately tore through the barrier in front of the city walls and flew toward the river.
After leaving the area, Su Yin immediately felt that the environment had worsened. Strong gales, rampaging spiritual energy, and even some unique demonic aura would seep into his body from time to time, disrupting his mind.
The experts of the Alliance of Gods, who were used to fighting, weren't surprised by this sight. On the other hand, the faces of the newly arrived sect leaders warped in shock. They secretly drove their energies to keep the chaotic energy at bay.
Blood trickled down the corners of the mouths of those with weaker cultivations. They were actually struggling to hold on.
Fei Ting turned to look at Su Yin, only to see the latter's nonchalant expression. The rampaging spiritual energy and strong gales didn't dare to encroach on him at all. Instead, they could only turn their attention to the others.
"This is the pressure of the Great Dao …" Zhang Xuan remarked.
The admiration in Fei Ting's eyes deepened.
It was said that when one cultivated to an extremely high level, one's body would be able to harmonize with the Great Dao. In the face of danger, one's body would automatically be able to keep these things at bay.
Could it be that … Little Senior Uncle had reached such a level?
Otherwise, why would the strong gales and demonic aura not dare to approach him even though he wasn't driving his energy? It was as if they were afraid of offending him.
"Everyone, the Lingyuan Winding River exerts great pressure on cultivators, but at the same time, it can also purify one's Physical Yuan and temper one's soul. There are both advantages and disadvantages to it. Thus, I advise all of you not to use your energy to resist it! "
Fei Ting reined in his shock as he surveyed the crowd.
"Not to resist it? Are we to allow this energy to invade our bodies? Pollute the Physical Yuan? "A sect leader frowned.
It wasn't easy to reach their level of cultivation. Once the energy in their bodies was contaminated by the demonic aura, they wouldn't be able to exert their full strength. In fact, they might even suffer damage from it.
"Of course not! If we keep using our Physical Yuan to resist it, we'll exhaust too much of our energy. How are we supposed to fight against the giant demons?"
Fei Ting said grimly. "The correct method is to try to absorb and refine the spiritual energy so that it becomes a part of our body!"
"Absorb?" The sect leader who had just spoken had an awful look on his face. "Can we absorb this kind of spiritual energy? I don't think that I'm the only one who can't do it. Even the newcomers will find it difficult to do so … "
"Indeed. The spiritual energy here is too chaotic. It's impossible to absorb it …" Another sect leader chimed in.
But before the two of them could finish their words, a voice suddenly sounded. Frowning, everyone turned their heads over, only to see the tortoise beside Little Senior Uncle falling asleep once more. As it breathed, surges of spiritual energy were absorbed into its abdomen. The rampaging energy was like an obedient child, perfectly accommodating it.
"…"
The sect leaders were rendered speechless.
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