Under the shadow of the Eternal Night Calamity, time seemed to lose its normal rhythm. Although the Heart of the Divine Island remained brightly lit, the surrounding world was plunged into chaos and turmoil. Beyond the island, countless enormous waterspouts, like raging beasts, raged across the seas, frequently crashing into the protective shield. Each impact caused a large amount of divine crystals to be consumed.
Meanwhile, the storm, accompanied by huge hailstones, pounded violently against the protective shield, creating a deafening patter. This was not only a severe test for the shield but also a rapid depletion of divine crystal reserves. The relentless wind and rain, along with the relentless crashing of giant waves against the shield, presented a significant challenge to the divine crystal resources with each impact.
Fortunately, the Heart of the Divine Island has no shortage of divine crystals, especially since their divine crystals are all top-grade, so there is not too much to worry about.
In this seemingly endless darkness and chaos, the concept of time became blurred. Due to the impact of the natural disaster, no one could accurately determine how much time had passed. According to their estimates, about three or four days had passed, but no one could be sure whether it was three or four days, or even more.
Beneath the World Tree at the Heart of the Divine Island, the conference room was brightly lit, where Chen Ping and the tribal chiefs gathered once again. This emergency meeting was convened because of the latest news sent by the AlphaGo team.
According to AlphaGo's report, during each Eternal Night cataclysm, a rare natural treasure called "Eternal Night Essence" is created. This mysterious substance is said to contain powerful energy and unknown potential.
Unfortunately, the AlphaGo team didn't know much about it. After all, very few people have been able to obtain the Essence of Eternal Night from the Eternal Night Cataclysm. The Eternal Night Cataclysm is a god-level being, and its difficulty is unimaginable.
Despite the limited information provided by the AlphaGo team, everyone understood the immense difficulty of obtaining the Essence of Eternal Night. Even powerful gods could face mortal danger when confronted with an Eternal Night calamity of god-like strength.
Due to the difficulty and risks involved in obtaining the Essence of Eternal Night, related information is readily available, and most people are willing or able to share their experiences and methods. Unfortunately, the effect is limited, as everyone's experience and methods are rather peculiar.
According to current intelligence, the Essence of Eternal Night is typically located at the center of the waterspouts formed during the Eternal Night Catastrophe. This is an extremely dangerous area, almost inaccessible to ordinary cultivators. Furthermore, the Essence of Eternal Night can also be dispersed by the strong winds, making its location unpredictable and further complicating its search and collection.
Even powerful beings at the level of gods can lose their lives due to a small mistake in such an environment.
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The group had a long and heated discussion in the conference room, but because they knew very little about the effects of the Essence of Eternal Night, they had different opinions on whether they should risk going in search of it.
At this moment, Chen Ping gently tapped the armrest of his chair, breaking the temporary silence. He said, "I will go out and investigate myself. If the effects of the Eternal Night Essence are indeed significant, then I will collect as much as possible."
As the island's lord, Chen Ping's decision undoubtedly carried authority. Although Lu Shu, Linafeier, and the others had concerns about the risks of searching for the essence of eternal night, they were unable to refute Chen Ping's firm stance.
After making his decision, Chen Ping left the Heart of the Divine Island without hesitation. Although the Eternal Night Calamity plunged the surrounding environment into darkness, the scene within a thousand meters was still clearly visible to him.
Based on the information provided by the AlphaGo team, Chen Ping decided to first search within the waterspout, as it was considered the most likely place to find the essence of eternal night.
Just as Chen Ping decided to head towards the waterspout, a massive waterspout was hurtling towards him. Without hesitation, he flew against the wind, despite being hit by storms and hail as he approached the waterspout.
While the power of these storms and hailstones did not reach the level of a main god, their intensity was comparable to the attacks of a high-level god. However, for Chen Ping, who had cultivated the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, such attacks posed no threat.
He slightly circulated the magical power within his body, activating the defensive mechanism of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts. This was a technique that allowed one to achieve sainthood through physical cultivation; once activated with magical power, its defensive capabilities were such that even attacks from the main gods wouldn't faze it.
As the magical power flowed, a faint golden light emanated from Chen Ping's body. This golden light seemed to form an invisible barrier, completely blocking out the storm and hail, preventing them from causing him any real harm.
With the powerful defense of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, Chen Ping fearlessly charged towards the water tornado, preparing to delve into it to search for traces of the Eternal Night Essence.
Despite the waterspout's power reaching the level of a god, Chen Ping, relying on his profound cultivation and the powerful defense of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, still plunged into it without hesitation.
Upon entering the waterspout, Chen Ping immediately felt unprecedented pressure and impact. The extremely powerful swirling water seemed to tear everything apart and pulverize it; even beings below the level of a god could be instantly reduced to dust.
After passing through the swirling water walls of the waterspout, Chen Ping found that the inside of the waterspout was calm, and there were many substances floating in it that emitted a black light. This should be the essence of eternal night, right?
It looked like a lot, so Chen Ping started collecting it. Soon, a small ball of Eternal Night Essence floated in his palm. It wasn't big, only about the size of a billiard ball.
Looking at the Eternal Night Essence emitting a faint black light in his hand, Chen Ping stroked his chin and then began to appraise it.
【Name: Essence of Eternal Night】
[Category: Special Item]
[Quality: Main God]
[Effect: Breaking through bottlenecks; the Essence of Eternal Night can help people break through bottlenecks.]
[Identification Description: Born during the Eternal Night Calamity, it typically forms in the core areas of extreme natural phenomena such as waterspouts, storms, and hailstorms. The Essence of the Eternal Night is a deep black or dark purple, sometimes emitting a faint and mysterious glow. Its form can be liquid, crystal, gas, or energy, depending on its formation environment and conditions. Furthermore, the effects of the Essence of the Eternal Night vary depending on its form.]
Chen Ping looked at the liquid form of Eternal Night Essence in his hand, then glanced at the appraisal description. He was surprised and intrigued that Eternal Night Essence could exist in multiple forms. The liquid form he held was meant to help cultivators break through bottlenecks, something extremely valuable for any deity seeking advancement.
However, Chen Ping couldn't help but become very interested in the effects of other forms of the Eternal Night Essence. Different forms of the Eternal Night Essence might have different effects and uses. How could he not be interested?
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