Under normal circumstances, cultivation geniuses like Star Monarch Jian Chen could basically fight those at a higher level of cultivation. The difference in cultivation was very small to them.
However, if he encountered an expert who was also a cultivation genius and had a higher cultivation than Star Monarch Jian Chen, it would be extremely difficult for him to fight someone at a higher level of cultivation. It might even be impossible.
Right now, the plump old man before him was clearly a cultivation genius like him. Star Monarch Jian Chen understood that he was not his opponent this time.
However, his objective was not to engage in a battle of life and death. He only needed to keep him busy so that Luo Ping could create an opportunity and time for him to collect the Earth Mother.
As a result, he could still contend with Star Monarch Jian Chen for a short period of time. After all, his methods were not to be trifled with.
"Kid, you're pretty good. You actually managed to send out your coordinates right under my nose, allowing this Grand Ascension realm Swordsman to directly teleport over."
"However, do you really think you can stop my attacks with the strength of this Grand Ascension realm Swordsman? You really don't know what's good for you. "
Although the old man was rather surprised by Luo Ping and Star Monarch Jian Chen's methods, he did not take them seriously at all. After all, the difference in cultivation between them was very obvious.
Luo Ping and Star Monarch Jian Chen remained the same when they heard the old man's words. They were not affected by his threats at all.
"Since you don't take us seriously at all, you probably won't let us leave here alive, right?"
"If that's the case, I wonder if you can answer a few of our questions so that we can die in peace?"
Luo Ping said unhurriedly.
"Hmph, with just the two of you, you don't even have the qualifications to ask me any questions at all. However, I've been lonely here for so long. It's rare for me to have someone to talk to. "
"Then I'll let the two of you live a little longer. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. However, I can't guarantee that I'll definitely answer them."
"When you are done asking, I will slowly refine you. I will not let you die so easily. Hehehehe …"
The fat old man didn't refuse Luo Ping's request to ask questions. However, his reason was that he wanted to find someone to talk to, because he had been lonely for too long.
Hearing the old man's words, Luo Ping and Li Wuyou breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the other party was willing to answer, it was enough.
As for the final situation, that was still unknown. If they hadn't made sufficient preparations and didn't have enough means to escape, they wouldn't have barged into this place and talked to the other party.
"May I ask how this boundless abyss was formed? Why are there so many checkpoints in the nine levels of danger? What's the situation after the nine levels of danger? "
Luo Ping was very interested in the formation of the Endless Black Abyss, so he took the initiative to ask.
"I can't answer that question. Ask another one."
The fat old man said straightforwardly.
"Is the expert in the ninth layer a Profound Immortal at the Profound Soul Realm?"
"Yes, a Profound Immortal."
"Is there an expert guarding each level of danger? What's the purpose of your protection? "
"Every level is guarded by someone. I can't tell you the purpose."
"May I ask how long you have been guarding the gravity zone?"
"It's been a long time. I can't remember clearly. Maybe a million years, or maybe ten million years."
"Then why is your cultivation only at the Half-step Void Immortal level?"
"I shouldn't tell you, but since you are about to die, there's no harm in telling you. All the experts in the Endless Black Abyss have their meridians and Navel sealed. Their cultivation speed is a hundred times slower than ordinary people, so I'm only at the Half-step Void Immortal level now."
"Then who sealed your meridians and Navel? Why are you trapped in the Endless Black Abyss?"
"That person's name is taboo, but his cultivation is unfathomable. His means are heaven-defying, and he can move stars at his fingertips. He must have a deep reason for trapping us here. I can't tell you the purpose."
"Then I have one last question. Who is the boss you speak of?"
"What? You actually know of the boss? "
Just as Luo Ping asked the final question, the plump elder who had remained composed finally revealed a look of surprise.
"From the looks of it, you must have learned of this matter from the others the last time you entered the Endless Black Abyss."
"Don't dream of knowing the boss's identity because it's something that needs to be kept a secret. However, I'm very curious as to how you learned of the boss's situation."
The plump elder was certain that Luo Ping and company had learned of the boss's situation when they entered the Endless Black Abyss. He was also very curious about the matter.
However, he was still very secretive about the boss's exact identity and was unwilling to reveal it.
"It's very simple. The last time Old Demon Bramble Thorn and Patriarch Blood Sea wanted to deal with us, it was the mysterious boss who sent someone to stop them."
Luo Ping did not hesitate to tell the plump elder what had happened back then.
Although he did not know the mysterious boss's true identity, it could be seen from the words and actions of Old Demon Bramble Thorn and Patriarch Blood Sea that they were very afraid of the mysterious boss.
If that was the case, then the plump elder in front of him must be in the same situation. Therefore, Luo Ping told him that the mysterious boss had stopped Old Demon Bramble Thorn from dealing with them. Perhaps, it could intimidate the elder.
"What? The boss stopped those two fellows from dealing with you? "
Sure enough, after hearing Luo Ping's words, the plump elder's face revealed a look of doubt and bewilderment.
"That's right. We have no need to lie to you. You just need to verify with Old Demon Bramble Thorn and the others. I feel that this mysterious boss doesn't seem to be willing to kill people from the Cultivation Domain."
Luo Ping added once again.
"You … Good lad. You can even tell this. You have good eyesight."
"However, even if you say that, it won't change your fate of being killed. That's because the boss doesn't wish to kill a large number of cultivators from the Cultivation Domain. However, for people like you who barged in and attempted to obtain the Mother Earth Heavy Soil, the boss won't care if I kill you."
"Don't think that you can intimidate me by bringing up the boss. Although you are meticulous, you are still too inexperienced in front of me."
While the plump elder was surprised by Luo Ping's intelligence, he did not plan on letting them off easily just because Luo Ping had brought up the mysterious boss.
"Alright, now that you have asked enough questions, it's time to be on your way."
The plump elder's expression changed as he said coldly.
Luo Ping and Starlord Jian Chen were rather shocked by the elder's answer, but it did not affect their emotions.
The two of them had been paying close attention to the plump elder's situation. When they saw the change in his expression, they immediately realized that the situation was not good.
"Attack."
Luo Ping called out. He actually took the initiative to tell Starlord Jian Chen to attack first.
Just as Luo Ping spoke, a sword appeared in Starlord Jian Chen's hand. He slashed at the plump elder without any hesitation.
The extremely powerful Sky-splitting Sword Intent instantly enveloped the surrounding space. With the appearance of the shocking sword light, a huge spatial crack immediately appeared in the dark gravity region.
The shocking sword light instantly approached the plump elder's position and struck his body without any hesitation. The powerful attack and Sky-splitting Sword Intent were about to pierce through the elder's body.
At this moment, the plump elder directly released a powerful Soul Force from his body and blocked the shocking sword light. No matter how the sword light slashed, it was unable to break through.
"Hmph, your comprehension of the Sword Intent is very deep. The attack power of the sword light is not bad either. What surprises me the most is that there's actually a large amount of Soul Force sealed in your sword. Looks like you've made preparations beforehand to deal with me."
"The Soul Force sealed in the sword should be this late Dongxu Realm kid's Soul Force, right? To be able to condense a soulfire and possess Soul Force at this level of cultivation, you really are a rare cultivation genius. "
"However, your Soul Force is still too weak. Coupled with the fact that this Swordsman has yet to condense a soulfire, even if the sword is sealed with Soul Force, it's unable to unleash its full power."
"You want this Swordsman to keep me busy so you can take the Earth Mother. That's a very good idea, but it depends on whether you have the opportunity."
As the plump elder blocked Star Monarch Jian Chen's sword light attack, he directly exposed the actions of Luo Ping and Star Monarch Jian Chen. Even their intention to keep the elder in check could not be hidden from the elder's eyes.
Hearing the elder's words, Luo Ping and Star Monarch Jian Chen's hearts suddenly trembled. This was because the elder's words were completely true. It was as if everything they had done was right under the elder's nose.
Before coming to the Boundless Black Abyss, Luo Ping had already sealed a large amount of Soul Force into Star Monarch Jian Chen's sword. This was to prevent any accidents from happening in the region of gravity, so that Star Monarch Jian Chen could unleash even more power.
However, all of this had been seen through by the elder. Furthermore, the elder did not take it seriously at all. This made the two of them feel that something was wrong.
"It looks like although the experts in the Boundless Black Abyss cultivate a hundred times slower, all of their cultivations are extremely condensed and their strength is extremely great. After all, they've been stuck at each level of cultivation for an extremely long time."
"Since he's seen through our intentions, there's no need for us to hide anymore. Let's directly launch our most violent counterattack. However, just Star Monarch Jian Chen's strength is probably not enough."
As Luo Ping thought about this, his face became rather stern.
Seeing how the elder had easily destroyed Star Monarch Jian Chen's sword light, Luo Ping directly pulled out the Luminous Mirror and the Five Elements Swords with a thought.
As soon as the Luminous Mirror appeared, it directly flew into the sky. It shone with a black and a white light, enveloping the elder.
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