Chapter 302 A Love Tribulation That's Hard to Overcome (Twenty-Five)
In everyone's imagination, the Mi Hua Realm should be a divine realm filled with all kinds of rare and exotic beasts and rare treasures. After all, when the Mi Hua Realm was opened just now, the divine power that surged out from it was even more powerful than the chaotic energy on Wei Feng's body.
However, the reality is quite the opposite.
Upon entering the Mihua Realm, one is greeted by a desolate and lifeless landscape. The withered grass and trees turn yellow and stretch to the horizon, with scattered bones scattered everywhere. These bones exude a faint divine power, but it cannot withstand the erosion of time and is gradually dissipating.
"Is this the ancient divine realm?" Wei Feng looked around, his divine sense having already traveled tens of thousands of miles. He turned to Jiang Gu and said, "Master, there is not a single living creature here."
This cold and desolate feeling was quite similar to what Jiang Gu had experienced in his dream.
Jiang Gu said, "The divine realm has been extinct for many years, and the divine power in the world is scarce. The so-called divine power in the lower realm is actually just the immortal power of immortals. It is not surprising that the Mihua Realm is in such a desolate state."
“But weren’t you looking for the Formless Wood?” Cangwu said. “There are no living creatures here, so where would the Formless Wood come from?”
"Perhaps the Formless Tree is not a living thing?" Lingjing guessed.
“That’s right.” Jiang Gu looked at the immortal bone in his palm. “It is said that after the ancient gods and divine beasts fell, their primordial cores would melt into the soil and turn into light soil. Countless pieces of light soil would condense together to form the formless wood. This thing is formless and shapeless, and can cleanse all the filth in the world. Only those with the right destiny can know about it.”
"Then what would constitute a connection?" Wang Ting asked anxiously. "The Three Realms outside are in imminent danger, the situation in the Upper Heaven is also unclear, and the War God Yao Shuo has disappeared without a trace. The entire Mi Hua Realm is so vast, how long would it take for just the few of us to find him?"
Cangwu and Lingjing also had solemn expressions.
Zi Guang and Feng Ji exchanged a glance and began to mobilize their immortal power. Before Jiang Gu could speak, Wei Feng said, "That's easy. Since the Wuxiang Wood will definitely exist in Mihua, we can just subdue the entire Mihua Realm."
Wang Ting was stunned, and Cang Wu exclaimed, "Are you crazy?! The Mi Hua Realm is an ancient divine realm, how can you capture it?"
Wei Feng looked at Jiang Gu with a self-righteous air.
Jiang Gu said, "Although the Formless Wood is an inanimate object, it will still have a slight reaction when it comes into contact with turbid air. As long as there is enough turbid air, the Formless Wood will have nowhere to hide."
"The amount of turbid air that could fill such a large area as Mihua Realm would be—" Cangwu paused, "Yaoyan, are you really crazy?"
"What kind of riddles are you two playing?" Feng Ji asked.
Zi Guang's expression changed slightly: "You wouldn't be thinking of bringing all that chaotic energy from outside in, would you?"
“That’s exactly what I meant.” Jiang Gu looked at Wei Feng.
Wei Feng nodded: "I tried to control those filthy things in the Qinghuai Divine Continent before, and it wasn't a big problem. The Chaos Core in my body can absorb all the turbid air from the outside world and convert it into divine power. That's what we did when we built the Tongtian Road."
“But isn’t this too risky?” Zi Guang frowned. “Even ordinary immortals can’t withstand a tiny bit of chaotic energy. Even if you can control the chaotic core now, what if there’s too much turbid energy and it gets out of control?”
“No,” Wei Feng said confidently. “I can transform the chaotic energy without harming my immortal bones.”
“It’s not just the chaotic energy,” Jiang Gu said. “Since Tiao Xu wants to bring the chaotic energy to the lower realm, he should pay the price.”
He turned around, cupped his hands in a salute to Ziguang and the others, and said, "I ask for your help. I will do my best to protect you all."
Zi Guang and the others were genuinely taken aback, but without hesitation, they returned the greeting, saying, "We will do our utmost."
They were all immortals, and they already had a vague sense of what was going on. The fact that they were able to gather here seemed to be a coincidence, but it was actually destiny. If the Heavenly Dao truly needed them to sacrifice their lives to save the world below, they would not be afraid of death.
“The fortune and offerings of the people in the lower realm nourish our upper realm, so we must do our utmost,” Wang Ting said. “We must expose Tiao Xu’s scheme and restore peace to both the upper and lower realms.”
He was the youngest and had not yet experienced many hardships, but his fighting spirit was the most surging and passionate.
Jiang Gu looked at Wei Feng: "Can you hold on?"
Wei Feng nodded and said, "Don't worry, Master, I can climb the Path to Heaven."
“This matter is far more dangerous than the Path to Heaven, so you must be extra careful.” Jiang Gu squeezed his wrist. “You must protect your primordial spirit and soul. If anything goes wrong, don’t worry about anything else, just protect yourself.”
"Okay." Wei Feng readily agreed, then suddenly smiled and transmitted his voice, "Master, you never used to give me such detailed instructions, why are you worried now?"
"I don't know, I just feel that you are very good right now, as if I've been bewitched." Jiang Gu also transmitted his voice to him, "Now I wish there was a perfect solution in the world."
In the past, in the Upper Realm, he would gamble even if there was only a 10% chance of winning. Even when undergoing tribulation in the Lower Realm, he would risk his own and others' lives without hesitation if there was only a 30% or 40% chance of winning. But now he fantasizes about having a 100% guarantee, wanting to win and ensure the safety of himself and Wei Feng.
Looking ahead and behind, they've already lost ground.
He used to not understand why people would be so moved by the ones they loved, but now he understood a little. This fear that arose from worry was very unfamiliar to him, and although it was not much, it was enough to move him.
“Master, you once told me that there is no foolproof method in this world,” Wei Feng said. “As long as there is a sliver of a chance, we should fight for it.”
Jiang Gu looked at him and said, "Come here."
Wei Feng was stunned for a moment. There were so many people here... But Jiang Gu called him, so he naturally couldn't refuse. He took a step forward, got very close to Jiang Gu, and then casually hugged him.
He thought Jiang Gu was going to make some preparations, but Jiang Gu simply hugged him.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here for you."
He let go, but Wei Feng hugged him even tighter, whispering in Jiang Gu's ear, "You have me too, Jiang Gu."
Jiang Gu was stunned for a moment.
“Life in the Heavenly Realm is tedious and boring. You are the kindest and most beloved little prince I have ever met,” Wei Feng said earnestly. “Master, as long as you are here, I have never been afraid.”
After saying that, he transformed into his original form, and countless ghost patterns instantly covered the entire Mihua Realm.
Jiang Gu and the others' Dharma forms slowly appeared. Originally enormous, these Dharma forms appeared as tiny as grains of sand on the barren land of Mihua Realm. However, these seemingly insignificant Dharma forms directly and forcefully opened the entrance to Mihua Realm, which had been sealed again. At the entrance, the Dharma form of the Divine Kite Shark coiled around the Seven Kill Tree. It roared in the direction of the Upper Heaven, and the chaotic energy that permeated the world rushed towards this place. The Seven Kill Tree absorbed too much chaotic energy and grew thousands of times, actually reaching the Upper Heaven. The brightly colored petals on the tree bloomed and withered in an instant, falling and almost covering the entire Three Realms and Nine Provinces.
The people fighting in the Three Realms looked up in surprise, while Yun Guang, Chao Su, and the others, who were about to release the Chaotic Qi, were stunned. The Chaotic Qi began to surge rapidly toward the red figure in the sky.
Yong'an's face turned grim: "Quick, hurry up!"
Seeing this, Yun Guang and Chao Su no longer hesitated and worked together to open a channel to release the chaotic energy.
Ascending to the highest heaven, Tianmen sighed softly, looked down at the Worry-Free Beast, who had transformed into its original form and was fast asleep on the threshold, and smiled again.
"Coming without worry, leaving without worry, that's good."
The Gate of Endless Gods.
Looking at the crumbling divine gate before her, Ling Yin swung her longsword, and her divine form stood firmly before the massive gate. She said in a deep voice, "All immortals, heed my command! Seal the gate with me! We must not allow chaos to appear in the world!"
The immortals shouted in unison, "Yes!"
A dense array of different Dharma forms, layer upon layer, were displayed at the edge of the sixteenth heaven, while below the divine gate lay the tranquil Yaoyan Immortal Palace.
Lin Feng and Ping Ming were not yet qualified to go to the Divine Gate with Ling Yin, but they kept in mind Yao Yan's instructions before leaving: to expand the Immortal Pool as much as possible to make it full of immortal power.
Lin Feng stood by the pool, his sleeves rolled up, his gaze suddenly pausing: "Pingming, what do you see in the pool?"
Pingming stared intently, puzzled, "This is a Seven Killings Tree—no, the upper part is a Seven Killings Tree, but the reflection looks like a peach tree. Why are there so many people under that peach tree?"
"This isn't a reflection," Lin Feng exclaimed in surprise. "This is the small world below."
In the reflection of the Immortal Pool, the crimson crown of the Seven Killings Tree points upward, while the pink branches of the Peach Blossom Tree point downward, their roots intertwined inextricably, creating a magnificent yet bizarre scene in the ethereal pool.
The flowering trees in the fairy pool turned upside down, and the figures under the peach trees gradually became clear and vivid.
"Are you sure this is the peach blossom that Jiang Gu gave you?" Lu Liyu looked up at the peach tree that soared into the sky and couldn't help but exclaim, "Becoming an immortal is truly amazing."
"Stop your nonsense and come save them!" Wen Xiuji roared, throwing a group of little demons who had run over to the ground under the tree.
Wen Hanjiu transformed into her vine form, extending countless branches to grab and drag in the fleeing cultivators. Chang Ping'an led many disciples of the Changning Divine Palace to hurriedly rescue people on their swords. The Grand Elder of the Yaoyan Divine Palace, along with Jiang Xiangyun and Xiao Dan, were at the forefront, attempting to resist the black energy descending from the sky, but to no avail.
"This substance is extremely malevolent; anyone who touches it even slightly will be reduced to dust!" Bai Yi shouted. "It's too late! Everyone, retreat immediately!"
Jiang Xiangyun's face was extremely grim. He asked Xiao Dan, "Back then, Jiang Gu took the Chaos Core with him when he ascended to heaven. Wei Feng could also control the Chaos Qi before, so why didn't he have such great power?"
"Back then, the Chaos Core was still suppressed by the Soul-Binding Nails." Xiao Dan looked at the surging cultivators around him with a heavy expression. "How did you know that chaotic energy would descend from the sky, and how did you prepare such a divine artifact?"
“Naturally, it was given to me by my seventh brother.” Jiang Xiangyun casually tossed Hu Jingchen and Lin Tingxue under the tree. “He sent me a secret letter, instructing me to prepare in advance and gather people at all costs. Otherwise, how could I join forces with you to fight against Chen Yao?”
The simplest and most effective method is to gather manpower in the shortest time possible. As long as the start of the war is delayed, he can make the most thorough preparations. Sure enough, on the eve of the war, the weather changed drastically, and countless black clouds poured down, almost enough to devour everything in the world.
"Patriarch Jiang!" A fiery red divine beast carrying thousands of cultivators rushed towards them.
Behind it, however, was a rapidly spreading chaotic energy.
"Wu Tuo, hurry!" Xuan Zhiyan looked at the increasingly surging black energy behind him, leaped down and grabbed several fallen disciples of Yanghua Sect.
Qu Fengyu looked up at the towering peach tree. Its huge, thick branches were like a giant umbrella spread out between heaven and earth, sheltering countless cultivators under its shade. The bright petals fluttered down, perfectly blocking the surging and terrifying black energy.
Utuo rushed into the protective circle under the tree at the last moment.
Xia Ling and Mo Daojin were protecting their frightened little disciple, while Yu Qianning was healing someone. Xuan Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief, then caught a falling petal in his hand and was slightly taken aback.
"Sect Master, what's wrong?" A little disciple who was prone to crying grabbed his sleeve and stood on tiptoe to see.
Xuan Zhiyan looked at the faint Yanghua Sect mark on the petals and murmured, "It's Wei Feng."
"Who is Wei Feng?" the junior disciple asked in confusion.
Xuan Zhiyan handed him the flower petals and said, "Wei Feng is a friend of mine."
"He saved us?" The young disciple held the flower petal and sniffed.
“Yes,” Xuan Zhiyan said, “He cries just like you.”
On a tree branch, a fiery red fox lay on the puppet's leg, its two tails swaying back and forth, sweeping petals down and hitting a panting toad crouching under the tree.
Chan Lin looked worriedly at the approaching black mist and said to Jiang Xiangyun, "If this continues, I'm afraid even this flower branch won't be able to hold on. Heaven is going to destroy our cultivation world."
"Not necessarily," Jiang Xiangyun said. "Since Jiang Gu has told us to be prepared, he must already have a plan. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we must not give up."
Lu Liyu crossed her arms and nodded: "I've only been alive for a few days, and I haven't had enough of the good days yet. Young Master Jiang, please think of a solution quickly. If you can come up with one, I will reluctantly agree to become the matriarch of your Jiang family."
Upon hearing this, the Jiang family disciples nearby were all speechless.
Jiang Xiangyun looked solemn, and the others were no less so. Even though they were powerful figures in the cultivation world, they seemed so small and powerless in the face of such an overwhelming disaster.
“Without cultivation, these black energies cannot attack.” A faint voice suddenly came from the crowd.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xiao Qingyan standing at the edge of the black mist, slowly extending his hand. To everyone's astonishment, his hand passed through the black mist unharmed and did not go any further.
“As long as I disperse all my cultivation and block these black energies, they will be unable to advance any further,” Xiao Qingyan said. “A few days ago, I almost went back to demonic possession during my cultivation and had to destroy all my cultivation. Now it seems that it has been useful.”
However, despite this, cultivators have been working hard for many years, and many powerful figures are about to ascend to immortality. Who would really be willing to give up their cultivation to be the one standing in front of them?
"Let me try." Chang Ping'an clenched his palms, and before anyone could react, he struck his dantian with a palm, instantly dissipating all his cultivation.
"Peaceful!?" Wen Hanjiu exclaimed in surprise.
Chang Ping'an smiled at him and said, "Someone has to give it a try."
Then, without hesitation, he stepped into the black mist outside, forcing it to retreat several inches. He turned to the crowd and said, "It worked."
A deathly silence fell over the area beneath the tree.
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