The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 441 Entering the Cultivation World 32

Wen Fufeng, who escaped from the bottom of the Nether Valley, was now lying in the forest. His tired body felt as if it had been crushed by a heavy rock, and every muscle was aching.

He was breathing heavily, his clothes were soaked with sweat, the wet fabric stuck to his body, bringing a sticky and uncomfortable feeling.

The breeze in the forest blew gently, like a gentle hand, bringing a hint of coolness, giving his hot skin a moment of relief.

After a short rest, he struggled to stand up.

His eyes slowly lowered to look at the soul-soothing bead in his hand that was emitting a soft glow.

In that dazzling halo lies Chao Yao's soul.

At this moment, Chao Yao's soul and body have been restored. Although her figure is a little illusory, she exudes a unique agility.

That agility seemed like the twinkling stars in the night sky, brilliant and mysterious.

"Fufeng, thank you for your hard work."

Chao Yao's gentle voice rang out in the soul-soothing light bead, like a stream of clear spring water flowing through Wen Fufeng's heart.

Hearing Chao Yao's words, Wen Fufeng showed a relieved smile on his face and endless courage surged in his heart.

"Yaoyao, for you, everything is worth it." Wen Fufeng responded softly, his eyes full of determination.

He raised his head, looked into the distance, and began to identify the direction of the Leilin Sea.

This vast world of cultivation is full of unknowns and dangers, but for Chao Yao, he is fearless.

After determining the location, Wen Fufeng resolutely embarked on his journey.

Along the way, he kept his eyes alert at all times, carefully avoiding possible dangers.

He knew that he had a heavy responsibility and could not make the slightest mistake, because what he held in his hands was Chao Yao's hope and their common future.

As they got closer and closer to the Leilin Sea, Wen Fufeng keenly felt the changes in the surrounding environment.

There is a faint salty smell in the air, which is the unique scent of the sea.

The sea breeze blew gently on his face, bringing a hint of coolness. He knew that he was not far from his destination.

Chao Yao in the Soul-Calming Orb also felt this change. She whispered, "Fufeng, we are almost there."

Wen Fufeng nodded slightly, and his steps became more determined. "Yaoyao, we will be able to return to the Leilin Sea soon."

Lei Kui had been waiting at the edge of the sea. He saw Wen Fufeng's shadow from afar and opened the barrier to welcome him.

Wen Fufeng saw from afar that Lei Kui opened the barrier to welcome him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He quickened his pace and walked towards Lei Kui.

The moment he stepped into the barrier, a familiar sense of security came over him.

Lei Kui's tall figure and calm aura made Wen Fufeng's tense nerves relax a little.

"Lei Kui, thank you for waiting here." Wen Fufeng said sincerely, his eyes full of gratitude.

Lei Kui nodded slightly, his eyes fell on the soul-calming light bead in Wen Fufeng's hand, concern revealed in his eyes.

"Is Chaoyao okay?"

Wen Fufeng gently stroked the soul-soothing bead and said softly, "Yaoyao's soul has been restored and everything is fine."

Chao Yao, who was in the Soul-Calming Orb, heard Lei Kui's voice and responded softly, "Brother Lei Kui, I'm sorry to have made you worried."

Lei Kui showed a relieved smile, "I'm glad you returned safely. Judging from Chao Yao's condition, he must have obtained the Soul Grass."

"Yes, Yaoyao's soul has solidified, and now all that's left is to rebuild her body."

Wen Fufeng released Chao Yao's soul from the soul-soothing light bead. A soft light slowly rose up, and Chao Yao's illusory yet agile figure gradually appeared.

There was a faint halo around her, like a fairy descending to earth.

Lei Kui looked at Chao Yao quietly, his eyes full of amazement.

"Chaoyao, although you are now a spirit body, you are even more ethereal and beautiful."

She smiled faintly at Yao, and that smile was like a spring breeze on her face.

"Brother Lei Kui, thank you for your compliment."

She turned to look at Wen Fufeng, her eyes full of tenderness and gratitude. "Fufeng, thanks to you."

Wen Fufeng gently held Chao Yao's hand. Although he couldn't actually touch the entity, the warmth flowed in his heart.

"As long as you are well, everything will be fine."

"Eh! Tsk tsk tsk... disgusting, too disgusting! By the way, how come you came back so soon? Did the spirits at the bottom of the Nether Valley let you go? Didn't they give you any tests?"

Lei Kui was curious about Wen Fufeng's experience. After all, if someone entered the bottom of the Nether Valley, how could he come back within ten or eight years?

Wen Fufeng paused for a moment after hearing Lei Kui's question, and then slowly said, "I did go through a lot of hardships at the bottom of the Nether Valley this time. Those spirits naturally refused to let me go at first, and they chased and blocked me all the way."

There was a hint of solemnity in his eyes, as if he had returned to that thrilling scene again.

"But fortunately, I relied on my memory of the terrain and my keen intuition to shuttle through the narrow passages and dodge their attacks time and time again. The owner of the Nether Valley was even more relentless in pursuing me. Those black rays of light were like deadly arrows. If I wasn't careful, I would have died on the spot."

Wen Fufeng paused, then continued, "However, at the critical moment, the jade pendant that was once rejected by the master of the Nether Valley suddenly emitted light and blocked his fatal blow, so I was able to escape. Perhaps it was God's will that allowed me to return here smoothly and continue to work hard to rebuild Yaoyao's body."

Lei Kui listened to Wen Fufeng's story and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. "It seems that you are really lucky. The heirloom jade pendant saved your life at the critical moment. However, the next task of rebuilding your body will not be easy."

Wen Fufeng nodded firmly, "I know, but no matter how difficult it is, I will not give up. For Yaoyao, I am willing to give everything."

Chao Yao looked at Wen Fufeng's resolute face and was deeply moved.

She knew that with Wen Fufeng around, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and find a way to rebuild their bodies.

Lei Kui frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "The path to rebuilding the body is extremely difficult, but I have heard of an ancient method that might be worth a try. The first step is to let Chao Yao's soul experience a lightning strike."

Wen Fufeng looked worried: "Lightning strike? Isn't this too dangerous? Why do you want to do this?"

Lei Kui explained: "Although the soul body has been solidified, it is still too fragile. The power of lightning is extremely strong and masculine. It can temper the soul body and make it tougher, laying a solid foundation for reshaping the physical body. Moreover, lightning is the power of heaven and earth, and contains powerful vitality. If Chao Yao can survive the lightning strike, it can stimulate the potential vitality in his soul body and create better conditions for the subsequent steps."

Chao Yao's eyes were firm: "Fufeng, what Brother Lei Kui said makes sense. I am willing to give it a try."

Wen Fufeng clenched his fists. Although he was filled with reluctance and worry, he also understood that this was the only way forward. "Okay, Yaoyao, I will always be with you."

Lei Kui looked at the two of them and said solemnly: "But the lightning strike cannot be carried out rashly. We need to find a suitable place to ensure safety while maximizing the effectiveness of the lightning strike."

The three of them began to discuss where would be the best place to carry out the lightning strike. After a moment, Wen Fufeng and Chao Yao looked at each other and had some thoughts in their minds.

Wen Fufeng spoke first: "Since Lei Kui cannot leave the Leilin Sea, and this place is where the world's thunder is born, then this is indeed a perfect place for lightning strikes."

Chao Yao nodded slightly, with a look of determination in his eyes: "The power of thunder and lightning here must be extremely strong. Although it is full of dangers, it also means opportunities. I believe that as long as we are fully prepared, we will be able to successfully pass this level."

Lei Kui said in a deep voice: "Yes, the power of lightning in the Leilin Sea is indeed strong. But we can't take it lightly and need to make a detailed plan. First, we need to find a relatively safe area that can not only allow Chao Yao's soul to be fully exposed to lightning strikes, but also protect her at the critical moment. Secondly, we need to prepare some magic weapons and formations to resist lightning to prevent accidents."

Wen Fufeng thought carefully about Lei Kui's words and said, "We can find a suitable place on the edge of the Leilin Sea. The lightning power there is relatively weaker, which will make it easier for us to control the situation. At the same time, I will collect some magic weapons that can resist lightning to enhance our protection capabilities."

Chao Yao also added: "Before the lightning strikes, I will adjust my condition as much as possible to make my soul more stable so that I can better withstand the force of the lightning strike."

After the three of them had made their decision, they began to make preparations.

Wen Fufeng first embarked on a journey to find a magic weapon to resist lightning.

He traveled between various cultivation markets, relying on his connections and keen insight to inquire about magical weapons that might be useful.

In a remote shop, he found a lightning-proof vest.

This lightning-proof clothing is made of a special material and is said to be able to withstand powerful lightning attacks.

Wen Fufeng did not hesitate to exchange his treasured treasures with the owner and got the lightning-proof jacket.

Then, he found a lightning shield in another place. This shield emitted a mysterious light and was obviously not an ordinary item.

At the same time, Lei Kui was carefully searching for an area suitable for lightning strikes on the edge of the Leilin Sea.

He used his familiarity with the power of thunder and lightning to constantly detect the energy fluctuations around him.

After some effort, he finally found a valley.

The terrain of this valley is relatively low, and the surrounding mountains can weaken the intensity of lightning to a certain extent, while not completely blocking the conduction of lightning power.

Lei Kui began to set up formations in the valley.

He used his spiritual power as a guide to draw complex rune patterns on the ground.

These runes flickered with faint light and gradually formed a defensive formation.

This formation can absorb part of the power of thunder and lightning at critical moments and reduce the pressure Chao Yao is under.

Chao Yao was not idle either. She was trying hard to adjust her state in the soul-calming light bead.

She concentrated her mind, stabilized her soul and body, and made her breath become calmer.

Not only that, she also recalled the skills she had practiced in the past, trying to find a way to enhance the stability of her soul and body.

After continuous attempts, she successfully adjusted the state of her soul to the best.

When Wen Fufeng returned to the valley with a lightning-proof jacket and a lightning shield, Lei Kui's formation had already been set up.

The three of them gathered together again, with determined looks on their faces.

They stood in the valley, the atmosphere was solemn and tense.

Chao Yao took a deep breath and slowly floated out of the soul-soothing light bead. Her illusory figure swayed slightly in the air, like a faint candle flame swaying in the wind, as if it could be blown out at any time.

Above the sky, dark clouds began to gather slowly, rolling and surging like a raging sea of ​​ink, as if brewing an earth-shattering storm.

Lei Kui looked up at the sky with a solemn expression, and said in a deep voice: "Chao Yao, get ready, the lightning strike is about to come."

Chao Yao nodded slightly, his eyes revealing determination and fearlessness.

She gently closed her eyes, adjusted her breath to the most stable state, and waited quietly for the thunder and lightning to strike.

Wen Fufeng tightly grasped the lightning shield, his palms were full of sweat, and worry surged in his heart.

However, when he saw Chao Yao's resolute look, he suppressed his uneasiness and silently gave her silent support.

Suddenly, a flash of lightning suddenly cut through the sky like a silver snake, and the light was dazzling.

Immediately afterwards, deafening thunder roared, as if to shake the entire valley to pieces.

Chao Yao's body trembled slightly, but she still stood there steadily, like an unshakable mountain.

The first bolt of lightning hit Chao Yao accurately, and her soul was instantly enveloped by brilliant light.

The lightning-proof clothing and the formation set up by Lei Kui worked at the same time. Amidst the flashes of light, part of the lightning power was dispersed and absorbed.

But Chao Yao still felt great pain. She clenched her teeth and forced herself not to make any sound.

Wen Fufeng's heart was gripped tightly, he wished he could rush forward immediately and bear all the pain for Chao Yao.

But he knew very well that this was a test that Chao Yao had to go through. He could only guard him silently, anxious but powerless.

As time slowly passed, lightning struck one after another, becoming more and more dense and powerful.

Under the tempering of thunder and lightning, Chao Yao's soul sometimes shines brightly and sometimes becomes dim.

But she never gave up and persisted tenaciously, like a delicate little flower in a storm. Although she looked weak, she had amazing tenacity.

Every time a bolt of lightning struck, it would create a gust of violent air currents in the valley, causing the surrounding rocks to roll down and the grass and trees to be scorched in an instant.

And Chao Yao just stood there in the thunder and lightning, enduring the impact of this terrifying force.

She kept adjusting her state, trying to adapt to the violent impact of the power of thunder and lightning.

Chao Yao felt the vitality contained in the thunder and lightning, and absorbed it into his soul bit by bit.

Her aura was also gradually changing, becoming more stable and powerful.

Wen Fufeng looked at Chao Yao nervously, the lightning shield in his hand ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

Lei Kui was concentrating on maintaining the operation of the formation, ensuring that it could play the greatest role at the critical moment.

After a long and difficult process, the last bolt of lightning finally came.

This bolt of lightning was more powerful than any previous one. It roared towards Chao Yao like an angry dragon.

Chao Yao raised his head, with an unyielding light in his eyes, and bravely faced this final challenge.

The moment the lightning struck Chao Yao, the entire valley was illuminated as if it were daytime.

The lightning-proof vests and formations were doing their best to resist this powerful force, and the light was so dazzling that people could not look directly at it.

After a moment, the light gradually dissipated and Chao Yao's figure reappeared.

Although her soul seemed a little weak, it exuded a more tenacious aura.

She successfully survived the test of the lightning strike and took the first solid step towards rebuilding her body.

Wen Fufeng rushed forward excitedly, his eyes full of joy and heartache.

Lei Kui also showed a gratified smile. They knew that Chao Yao had won in this difficult battle.