nucmednet Chapter 386 Breaking Through the Boundary, the Divine Mountain Appears
Chapter 386 Breaking Through the Boundary, the Divine Mountain Appears
Unbeknownst to them, the Sky-Splitting Crocodile was just as filled with despair and fear as they were.
It found itself trapped like a turtle in a jar, unable to escape the deadly blue light and shadow behind it no matter where it fled.
In half a day, it dragged its increasingly broken body, which was almost unrecognizable, and burned its increasingly dim nascent soul essence, almost circling the entire eastern region twice, but still failed to escape the clutches of the demon!
Its injuries were so severe that its consciousness began to blur; had it not been for the powerful life force of the Nascent Soul stage cultivator, it would have perished long ago.
no way no money!
This is truly a dead end!
It was a dignified Nascent Soul demon with a long lifespan. It should have been able to advance further with the help of the ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow, and even break through to the Divine Transformation realm!
But who could have imagined that the millennia-old ice marrow it had guarded for countless years would be stolen by this shameless thief?
It's one thing to steal, but this little thief also bullies others by taking advantage of his power and chasing after it with that hateful Blue Phoenix!
The Sky-Splitter Crocodile was furious!
"No! This demon cannot die!"
Half an hour later, a deadly attack of innate cold energy struck, and another section of the Sky-Splitting Crocodile's tail was cut off.
It roared angrily, a ferocity originating from the depths of its bloodline, mixed with an extreme will to survive, suddenly erupting in its soul!
Never mind, it must escape, escape to the safest place, the core area of the entire secret realm!
Only there can it be safe and escape the pursuit of this human.
The Sky-Splitter Crocodile was very familiar with the core area of the secret realm, because it came from there.
Because in the entire secret realm, except for the core area in the central region, no Nascent Soul level demonic beasts are allowed to appear in other areas.
These are the rules of the secret realm, and also the supreme decree left behind by the great one who created this secret realm.
The Sky-Splitting Crocodile was originally a guardian beast of the central core area, but due to its greed for the ten-thousand-year-old Ice Marrow, it secretly stole the Ice Marrow and used its powerful supernatural abilities at the Nascent Soul stage to break through the barrier between the two areas and hide in the eastern area.
While cultivating with the help of the ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow, it also hoped to completely devour the ice marrow and break through to the Nascent Soul realm.
Once it breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage, it will naturally be able to escape this secret realm and leave this cage.
To it, this secret realm was not a treasure trove at all, but a cage.
According to the rules of the secret realm, any guardian beast can regain its freedom and leave the secret realm once it breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage.
This is also why the Sky-Splitting Crocodile risked its life to steal the Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow and escape to the east.
But now, it has nowhere to go but back to the central core area; otherwise, it will surely die at the hands of that hateful human thief.
The central region is nice, but it really doesn't want to go back, fearing it will be held accountable!
After making up its mind, the Sky-Splitter Crocodile fled frantically on instinct while pushing its divine sense to the limit, scanning every corner and every minute energy fluctuation in this enclosed space like the most sophisticated detector.
It is searching, searching for that weak point in the space, the gap in the barrier it broke through last time.
The barriers between the regions were incredibly strong, and even a late-stage Nascent Soul demon like itself could not break them by force.
The reason it was able to break through the barrier last time was that it found a gap that had been broken by a great demon who had broken through to the Nascent Soul stage and left the secret realm, which was many times weaker than other places.
"right here!"
As it passed over a valley, the Sky-Splitting Crocodile detected a slight ripple in space!
The spatial structure there is thinner than the surrounding area!
A crazed and resolute light burst forth from the eyes of the Sky-Splitting Crocodile!
It abruptly stopped, forcefully twisting its massive, almost uncontrollable body, and roared in resentment at the pursuing Ice Phoenix and Shen Rugo!
"Roar!"
Then, abandoning all defenses, he recklessly compressed and burned the already dimming Nascent Soul demon power within his body, along with the little remaining essence blood!
All its power, will, and resentment were concentrated in its hardest, gleaming head!
"Forbidden Bloodline Technique, Boundary-Breaking Divine Power!"
At this moment, it is no longer a fleeing stray dog, but a boundary-breaking spear that can tear through the void!
It transformed into a black lightning bolt, tearing through the void, and with an indomitable and tragic momentum, crashed fiercely into that seemingly empty sky!
"Boom!"
A deep, muffled bang suddenly exploded!
The sound wasn't shrill, but it had a peculiar penetrating power, spreading to every corner!
The space that was struck caved inward like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, forming a huge, transparent vortex!
Then, to everyone's disbelief, the sunken space shattered like glass unable to withstand the pressure!
A distorted spatial rift, flashing with chaotic light, suddenly appeared!
Behind the rift, an indescribable surge of pure spiritual energy burst forth like a flood, accompanied by a refreshing fragrance and vibrant life. One could vaguely see the magnificent scene behind it: verdant mountains, radiant rays of light, and ethereal mist!
The concentration of spiritual energy there is more than ten or a hundred times higher than that in the eastern region!
"What's that tailless crocodile up to?"
"Could it be that he's so afraid of me beating him that he wants to commit suicide?"
"But how did it create a crack when it collided with the air? And why is there such a beautiful scene and spiritual energy on the other side of the crack?"
Shen Rugo was stunned for a moment, but she quickly realized, "Oh no! This old monster is trying to escape! That over there seems to be another dimension, much more advanced than this one!"
"I can't let it escape alone! I have to catch it and make it lead me there!"
Shen Rugo immediately attached two flying talismans to her body and rushed over with a "whoosh".
When the Sky-Splitting Crocodile saw the crack appear in the sky, its eyes flashed with wild joy. Like a drowning person grabbing at a straw, it used all its strength to plunge headfirst into the extremely unstable spatial rift!
The figure was instantly swallowed up.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye!
The instant the Sky-Splitting Crocodile disappeared, Shen Rugo rushed to the crack.
She paused briefly, observing the constantly twisting and collapsing spatial rifts, and felt more clearly the richer spiritual energy on the other side, far surpassing that of this place, as well as a more vast and magical rhythm of the Great Dao.
Danger?
Or is it an opportunity?
The thought of worrying that the Sky-Splitting Crocodile had set a trap flashed through Shen Rugo's mind, and she sneered: "You stinking crocodile, you dead crocodile! Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, you won't survive!"
She raised her hand to make the illusory image of the ice phoenix in the air disappear, and her body rushed towards the violently fluctuating spatial rift!
The moment her figure disappeared, the crack vanished.
The white clouds in the sky remained unchanged, and a gentle breeze blew by, as if the earth-shattering scene from just moments ago had never happened.
"Was that a spatial rift?"
Where does the other side of the crack lead?
"So this secret realm isn't just the area we're in; there are even more advanced places?"
The cultivators hiding in the distance were dumbfounded. After they came to their senses, countless people rushed over and stood at the spot where the crack had been, staring blankly at the sky.
Some people couldn't help but wail.
"The area beyond the crack must be a high-level zone, with even more treasures and spiritual herbs!"
"Good heavens! Why didn't I seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and rush in with that senior?!"
After a brief moment of dizziness, Shen Rugo felt her feet sink into solid ground.
In an instant, an indescribable feeling of comfort spread throughout my body!
It's like stepping from a murky swamp into a pure spring!
The endless, pure spiritual energy, no longer wisps and strands, surged in from all directions like a warm tide, rushing into her pores, cleansing her meridians, and nourishing her soul.
The fatigue from chasing the Sky-Splitting Crocodile was visibly dissipating under the nourishment of the rich spiritual energy.
She could even feel that her connection with heaven and earth was becoming closer and closer, and her sensitivity to the spiritual energy around her was becoming more and more acute!
Shen Rugo's bright eyes, filled with shock and curiosity, carefully examined this brand-new world.
This place is completely different from the desolation, fragmentation, and bleakness of the eastern region.
The sky was a clear, jewel-blue color, without any impurities, with colorful rays of light condensed from tangible spiritual energy, like the ribbons of fairies, dazzling and radiant.
Beneath my feet was a soft, velvety grass that shimmered with a faint glow, making it exceptionally comfortable to walk on.
Rare and precious herbs, rarely seen elsewhere, grow here like weeds everywhere.
In the distance, the mountains rise and fall, their lines soft and graceful, each peak shrouded in a misty, milky-white ethereal fog, as if draped in a light veil.
Even more impressive are the waterfalls that cascade down like a silver river, their thunderous roar a unique rhythm that soothes the soul.
The air is filled with the fragrance of exotic flowers and herbs, as well as an indescribable refreshing and serene atmosphere. Taking a breath makes one feel clear-headed and thoughts soar.
"This is the true core of the Hidden Immortal Valley Secret Realm, the legendary blessed land!"
Shen Rugo suddenly understood, and an overwhelming excitement welled up within her.
Compared to this place, the eastern region is like an abandoned frontier wasteland, barren and desolate.
She carefully scanned the surrounding area, searching for any trace of the Sky-Splitter Crocodile.
To her surprise, not only did the crocodile disappear, but even its presence vanished, as if it had been completely erased by the invisible power of this world.
Where did that stinky crocodile go?
"Could it be that the teleportation landing point is different?"
"Never mind that, let's search this place thoroughly and get all the rare herbs and treasures!"
"Haha! I never expected to come to such a magical place! It seems I have a good chance of breaking through to the eighteenth level of Qi Refining!"
Shen Rugo wasn't too worried.
The crocodile was severely injured and could not recover without a long period of rest and a large amount of rare and precious herbs. It would not pose a threat in the short term.
The most important thing right now is to explore this treasure land, improve our strength, and prepare for building a foundation for the Heavenly Dao.
She strolled along, feeling the spiritual energy here so dense it was almost liquid, and the omnipresent Daoist charm.
Soon, her gaze was drawn to a mountain peak in the center of the distance, and she couldn't look away.
That mountain is simply indescribable in its magnificence, sacredness, and extraordinary nature!
It was not made of ordinary mountain stone. Its whole body was like a complete piece of translucent blue divine jade, with countless Dao runes that seemed to shimmer with five-colored light inside, flowing and intertwining!
The mountain peaks are also extremely unique in shape, forming a regular nine-tiered staircase that tapers upwards, each tier a masterpiece of nature, and containing a mysterious rhythm.
Eventually, the summit formed a huge circular platform that pierced straight into the hazy clouds high in the sky.
On the summit platform, endless spiritual energy circulates and radiates light, sometimes transforming into a dragon wagging its tail, sometimes manifesting as a phoenix soaring through the sky, and countless mysterious patterns containing the ultimate truths of the heavens evolve within it!
A supreme and all-encompassing grand meaning emanated from the summit, enveloping the entire mountain and making the surrounding space appear distorted and unreal.
Just a glance from afar made Shen Rugo feel her soul tremble violently, resonating with the Daoist aura wafting from the mountaintop!
A desire stemming from the very essence of life surged up from the deepest part of Shen Rugo's heart!
"This is the foundation-building ground of the Heavenly Dao!"
"This is the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Ground I've been searching for?!"
Despite the distance, Shen Rugo was instantly certain; her heart pounded and her blood rushed.
It's like searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly!
This azure divine mountain is no ordinary mountain, but a physical manifestation of the laws of heaven and earth!
The platform at the summit is the "Eye of the Source of the Dao" where all paths converge!
Establishing one's foundation here is equivalent to placing oneself within the laws of heaven and earth, attracting not just ordinary spiritual energy, but the most fundamental Dao energy and innate Dao patterns!
Use the Qi of the Great Dao to refine your Dao foundation, cleanse yourself of the mortal world, and forge a flawless foundation. Use innate Dao patterns to inscribe Dao rhyme and imprint supernatural powers, pointing directly to the core of the Great Dao!
Only in such a place where the Great Dao manifests, with the help of supreme Dao charm and resources, can one break through conventions and achieve the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, a feat rarely seen throughout the ages!
Shen Rugo calmed her surging emotions, took a deep breath, and gazed at the nine-tiered Dao Platform, feeling that it was vaguely similar to the eighteen-tiered Dao Platform in her dantian.
More importantly, she instinctively sensed that the nine-tiered platform was no ordinary step; it was very likely the legendary power of the Heavenly Dao, drawn from the supreme Dao between heaven and earth and condensed into form!
To complete the Heavenly Dao Foundation Building, she not only needs to cultivate on the sacred mountain and absorb its spiritual energy and Dao essence, but also needs to extract the power of the nine Heavenly Daos, inject it into her dantian, and combine it with her own Dao platform to forge an unparalleled Dao foundation.
This is the true foundation building of the Heavenly Dao!
"It seems that stinky crocodile wasn't so bad after all. If it hadn't been cornered and broken this spatial rift, I wouldn't have been able to find the core of the secret realm, let alone this Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Site!"
"Haha! Next time we encounter that stinky crocodile, we can't keep chasing it anymore; we have to leave it a way out!"
Regardless, he was my guide!
Shen Rugo was in a very good mood at the moment. Even the Sky-Splitting Crocodile, which she had once hated, no longer held any hatred for her. Instead, she had the idea of letting it go.
"I must seize this opportunity and complete my Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment here!"
A moment later, Shen Rugo gazed at the sacred mountain, her eyes burning with a scorching and unwavering flame.
If she succeeds, her future will be limitless!
She will become the first Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment expert in the history of the Tianyuan Continent's cultivation world, walking a path to heaven that other cultivators cannot reach, breaking the shackles of the world, and entering a higher level of the cultivation world!
As for the ancestral land occupied by the ten major sects such as Lingxiao Pavilion and Xingchen Palace, she could easily take it over with a wave of her hand, given the obsession of Qinghe Daoist and Xingchen Daoist!
"Building a foundation in the Heavenly Dao is inherently going against the will of Heaven, and the process is bound to be extremely dangerous, with both mental and heavenly tribulations possibly descending."
I must get myself into peak condition as soon as possible!
"My immediate priority is to find treasures, improve my cultivation level, break through to the peak of Qi Refining, and reach the half-step Foundation Establishment stage, so as to prepare for the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment!"
Shen Rugo suppressed the urge to rush up the sacred mountain immediately, took a deep breath, and turned her gaze towards the direction where the spiritual energy was rich and the Daoist charm was active!