Chapter 5966
“The Eye of the Ruins…it seems we have to cross that distorted area to reach it,” Chen Ping observed for a moment and judged.
“How do we get there? Force our way through?”
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord looked at the terrifying spatial power that could distort even light
. “If only we hadn’t killed those two guys earlier, perhaps they would have had a way.” “It’s too late to say anything now, but given their strength, it’s probably difficult for them to get through anyway. That paradise we saw earlier was actually an illusion; if we continue following, we’ll likely get lost too,” Chen Ping explained.
“Then what do we do now?” the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord asked.
Chen Ping pondered for a moment. “We can’t force our way through; that’s unwise. The power level of that distorted space is very high. Rushing in recklessly could result in being torn apart or teleported to an unknown place.”
He scanned his surroundings, his gaze suddenly fixing on a dark purple boulder with complex natural patterns on its surface, slowly drifting by in the distance.
Those patterns…seemed to contain a faint power stabilizing space.
“I’ve got an idea!”
Chen Ping’s eyes lit up. “See those space-stabilizing stones? They’re not high quality, but there are quite a few. We can use them.”
“How?”
“Set up an array!”
Chen Ping said succinctly. “Using these space-stabilizing stones as a base, I’ll combine them with my Five Elements power to temporarily construct a simple teleportation and wind-avoidance array.”
“We don’t aim to completely resist the distortion force, just to accurately launch us into the center of that vortex during the brief duration of the array’s effect.”
Although the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord wasn’t an expert in arrays, he understood the principle and grinned, “You’ve got a lot of tricks up your sleeve. Okay, I’ll take care of moving the stones and clearing away the approaching turbulence and gales!”
They got right to work.
The two immediately set to work.
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord displayed his demonic power, his massive demonic shadow weaving through the turbulence.
With his powerful demonic body and swift speed, he forcibly pulled space-stabilizing stones of varying sizes from afar, some requiring him to withstand several gusts of wind to obtain.
Chen Ping, meanwhile, rapidly inscribed temporary array patterns on these space-stabilizing stones.
Using his fingers as a brush and chaotic immortal power as ink, he imprinted runes containing the mysteries of the five elements’ mutual generation and restraint, and spatial anchoring, onto the stone.
This process was extremely mentally taxing, as the surrounding environment was harsh and energy interference was intense; the slightest carelessness could lead to failure or even an energy backlash.
Several times, powerful energy turbulence or hidden spatial rifts suddenly appeared and attacked, but the vigilant Crimson Cloud Demon Lord intercepted them in time or narrowly avoided them with Chen Ping.
Once, a particularly well-hidden void rift almost grazed Chen Ping’s back, tearing a gash in his protective aura and leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound on his back, wreathed in spatial erosion power, blood instantly staining his robes red.
“Be careful!”
the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord growled, crushing an incoming turbulent stream of yin fire with a claw.
Chen Ping groaned, four-colored light flowing around the wound, forcibly dispelling the spatial erosion power, and his flesh rapidly healed.
Without turning his head, he continued to focus intently on his carving: “Time is running out. I can feel the fluctuations of the guiding talisman increasing. The entrance to the Eye of Return to Nothingness seems to have periodic periods of stability. We must complete it before the next period arrives!”
Finally, after nearly a day and several close calls, Chen Ping arranged the seventy-two rune-covered space-stabilizing stones in a specific orientation in the void, forming a simple magic array about ten zhang in diameter.
Chen Ping stood at the array’s eye, placing the guiding talisman at its core.
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord also stepped into the array.
“Activate!”Chen Ping gave a low shout, pressing his palms against the array’s core. For the first time in actual combat, the four forces within his body—Chaotic Immortal Power, Five Elements Power, Earth Fire True Essence, and Golden Dragon Bloodline—attempted to coordinate their output. Although still somewhat sluggish, the immense power instantly flowed into the array.
*Buzz!
* The seventy-two space-stabilizing stones simultaneously lit up, emitting a soft purple halo, connecting to form a semi-transparent light shield that enveloped the two.
The violent gales and turbulent energy currents outside the shield collided with it, creating ripples, but were temporarily isolated.
Sweat beaded on Chen Ping’s forehead; maintaining this array against external pressure was extremely taxing.
He dared not delay, activating the guiding talisman with all his might.
The guiding talisman shone brightly, its ancient runes projecting out a slender yet solid beam of light, pointing directly at the center of the vortex in the distorted space.
At this moment, the distortion at the center of the vortex seemed to reach a certain limit, then suddenly contracted inward, forming a brief, stable, deep passage resembling an eye!
“Now! Go!”
Chen Ping detonated the last of the array’s power, along with the guiding force of the talisman!
Boom!
The space-stabilizing stones shattered, and the array’s protective shield crumbled.
But a powerful, spatially-attribute force enveloped Chen Ping and the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord, transforming them into a stream of light.
Following the trajectory of the talisman’s light, it shot towards those deep, dark eyes at an incredible speed!
The instant it entered the eyes, Chen Ping felt a strong sense of dizziness and spatial compression, as if his body and soul were about to be stretched and crushed.
He gritted his teeth and persevered, using his four powers to protect himself. The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord also let out a low roar, his demonic body erupting with intense crimson light.
How long passed—perhaps just a moment, perhaps an eternity—was unknown.
All the chaos, tearing, and roaring suddenly vanished.
The feeling of solid ground beneath his feet returned, fresh air filled his lungs, and he heard the babbling of flowing water and the chirping of birds.
Chen Ping staggered a step, regaining his balance, and warily surveyed his surroundings.
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord also shook his head, his demonic eyes scanning sharply.
The sight before them stunned them simultaneously.
This was indeed a paradise on earth.
The sky was a clear, azure blue, dotted with wisps of white clouds.
In the distance, verdant mountains rose in layers, shrouded in ethereal mist.
Nearby, fragrant grasses grew luxuriantly, and exotic flowers and herbs bloomed everywhere, exuding a refreshing aroma.
A crystal-clear stream, shimmering with a faint spiritual light, meandered through the meadow, where deer drank and cranes danced gracefully.
The spiritual energy permeating the air was not the kind commonly found in the Twelfth Heaven, but rather a more ancient, profound, and seemingly untouched primal aura.
With each breath, they felt a subtle resonance within their own bodies, especially Chen Ping’s Chaotic Immortal Power and Golden Dragon Bloodline.
“Chen Ping, could this also be fake? An illusion?” The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord was now somewhat incredulous.