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Chapter 427: The Terrifying Multiverse Abyss, Even the Apex is Insignificant! (Part 2)
Chapter 427: The Terrifying Multiverse Abyss, Even the Apex is Insignificant! (Part 2)
When they encountered obvious dangerous areas or places that even Wu Ji Jie couldn't make sense of, they would detour in advance, thereby minimizing the risks as much as possible.
After half a day, they arrived at the first place of opportunity.
"This is..."
"A type of Immortal Metal?"
Xu Wei Yi personally dug out a piece of metal embedded in a large rock.
However, the three of them stared at it for a while, and even Wu Ji Jie couldn't identify what kind of Immortal Metal it was.
"The Immortal Martial Continent doesn't have this metal. It might be a specialty from another world. Regardless, it's definitely an Immortal Metal. Let's take it back and see!"
"Agreed, let's take it!"
They immediately collected it and headed to the next location.
However...
Just half a day after entering, the first 'treasure' they found was an Immortal Metal, but this didn't make them happy; instead, it made them even more cautious.
The treasure was too valuable! The competition would inevitably be terrifying.
But the second place of opportunity required much more effort.
There were many areas along the way that even Wu Ji Jie couldn't understand, so they had to choose to detour, which wasted a lot of time.
Fortunately, the final result was good, and they found a large piece of 'Immortal Crystal.'
It was essentially a super-upgraded version of 'Primordial Stones,' used by 'True Immortals' for cultivation, containing a large amount of Immortal Qi.
In terms of value, it was even higher than the previous Immortal Metal.
"There are people!"
Suddenly.
Wu Ji Jie said, "They are 980,000 miles away."
"Headed directly toward our location."
"Did they discover us?" Gu Xing Lian frowned.
"Perhaps not."
Looking at the three figures appearing in the mirror, Lin Fan pondered, "There aren't many people who can see as far as we can. They might have just chosen a direction randomly, and it happens to be where we are."
Xu Wei Yi nodded, "Then let's change direction first and see if they follow our new direction. If they do, we'll be ready to act."
"Alright."
They immediately changed direction under Wu Ji Jie's guidance.
Fortunately, the other party did not alter their course.
They only entered their 'field of vision' and were about to cross through it diagonally.
However, Lin Fan and his companions continued to move away. Since they didn't know the extent of the other party's field of vision, it was better to keep a safe distance.
This was the advantage of having 'vision.'
It was like cheating in a MOBA game.
They could clearly see the movements of others, and thus know when and where to move.
"These three, in terms of apparent strength, are not much weaker than us," Gu Xing Lian frowned, "All three are Loose Immortals, one with eight tribulations and two with ten. In the 'Cultivation World,' they are already top-notch experts, and they must have prepared for many years."
"However, their speed is quite fast, and they seem to be in a hurry."
While avoiding the danger, Gu Xing Lian observed the images continuously displayed by Wu Ji Jie and was somewhat surprised, "Perhaps they encountered some danger and are fleeing for their lives?"
Wu Ji Jie responded calmly, "I don't know. There's no sign of anyone or other creatures pursuing them. However, if they continue on this route, they will enter a place I can't see clearly and can't determine if it's safe or dangerous after 100,000 miles."
"Perhaps it can provide us with a reference."
"Based on their speed, they will reach that area in just a few breaths."
The three immediately held their breath, focusing intently on the image in the mirror.
A moment later...
BOOM!!!
Suddenly, the ground 'exploded,' and an indescribable light shot up into the sky. A massive creature, resembling a giant 'sandworm,' instantly burst forth!
The sandworm was pitch-black, with a large and disgusting mouth filled with countless teeth. In just one bite, it swallowed the three Loose Immortals whole!
BOOM!
Another loud explosion, and the sandworm disappeared.
The ground returned to calm, showing no signs of abnormality, as if everything that just happened was an illusion.
The three Loose Immortals, who were not much weaker than Lin Fan's group, vanished without a trace.
The three of them, along with Wu Ji Jie, were thoroughly shocked!
"What kind of creature is that!?"
Xu Wei Yi's scalp tingled, "For a moment, it seemed to confine all power and laws. The three Loose Immortals lost all their strength, so they couldn't even struggle and were swallowed in one bite!"
Wu Ji Jie was also extremely shocked, saying, "I've never seen such a creature. It's likely a specialty of the Multiverse Abyss."
"It hid so well that I couldn't detect it in advance. I only vaguely sensed that something was wrong with that place."
"From this, we must be even more cautious."
At this moment, the three of them felt an immense weight on their hearts.
Three Loose Immortals! And one of them was a ten-tribulation Loose Immortal, leading the group, while the other two, though not weak, were eight-tribulation Loose Immortals, capable of outmatching most top-notch experts!
Yet, in an instant, they were swallowed by that mysterious creature.
If it were themselves...
Could they withstand it?
Hard to say!
"You don't have to worry too much."
Seeing their heavy hearts, Wu Ji Jie said, "I've remembered that 'feeling.' When we encounter similar places, I'll inform you in advance and guide you to detour far away."
"Thank you, Senior," Xu Wei Yi sighed deeply.
"I was a bit too proud before."
"I thought that being a ten-tribulation Loose Immortal meant I had few rivals in the Multiverse Abyss, but now it seems I was just looking at the sky from the bottom of a well."
"If we encounter similar danger, even if I let you go first, I might not be able to escape myself."
"
Was I really that devastated?
Not quite, but this place is truly too dangerous. It makes one feel uneasy all over.
...
In the months that followed, they proceeded with caution and exploration. During this time, Wu Ji Jie continuously updated and drew maps of the Multiverse Abyss, gradually expanding and refining her work, even though it only covered a small portion of the vast abyss.
Within these months, they encountered numerous fortuitous opportunities.
All of them were 'Treasures'!
At the very least, they were 'Immortal Gold'.
Initially, they were all surprised.
Even the lowest-grade treasures were Immortal Gold; was the Multiverse Abyss being exaggerated? But after a moment's thought, it seemed reasonable.
After all, the Multiverse Abyss is where countless worlds converge after their destruction. When a world perishes, how could ordinary things survive? They would likely disintegrate into ashes along with the world.
Only the most resilient objects or those with special qualities could have the 'chance' to end up in the Multiverse Abyss.
Upon this realization, they no longer found it strange.
During these months, dozens of times, Wu Ji Jie's vision caught glimpses of other people.
However, their vision range was inferior to the Sky Gazing Mirror, and they didn't notice Lin Fan and the other two.
These people...
Under Wu Ji Jie's observation, ninety-five percent of them perished!
Only one group escaped her sight without dying.
But this didn't mean they survived due to luck; it was because their path happened to skirt the edge of Wu Ji Jie's vision range, so she only caught a brief glimpse.
"Not seeing their deaths..."
It meant that during that brief moment, they were still alive.
Lin Fan and his companions didn't encounter any significant dangers.
Following Wu Ji Jie's guidance, they avoided any unclear or ambiguous areas, choosing to lose out on opportunities or take detours rather than risking their lives.
...
In a cave.
The three took a short break.
Star Mother Gu rubbed her forehead and said, "I somewhat regret bringing you here. The death rate in the Multiverse Abyss is not ninety-five percent, it's clearly ninety-nine percent!"
"If not for the Sky Gazing Mirror, we would have likely..."
"Even with the Sky Gazing Mirror, it won't be easy for us to get out alive."
"Moreover, this is assuming we haven't found the World Heart yet."
"Once we discover the World Heart..."
"Hey, we're already here, and this is a rare opportunity. Besides, one can only have this chance once in a lifetime, right?" Lin Fan smiled nonchalantly.
"Instead of worrying, let's get to know each other's strengths and methods better. If we encounter danger or other people, we can coordinate more effectively when it comes to fighting."
"I have a deep understanding of the Holy Mother, and we can cooperate perfectly." Xu Wei Yi spoke softly, "Your cultivation techniques and arts are entirely different from ours, so we can only act according to the situation."
Lin Fan nodded slightly, "That's true."
"Someone's coming!"
Wu Ji Jie suddenly interrupted their conversation.
An image appeared in the mirror.
The three of them immediately fell silent and observed carefully.
A group of six people was moving forward cautiously.
Although they were traveling together, their attire indicated they came from two different worlds. It was unclear why they chose to cooperate.
As they advanced, they conversed.
"Is the information you have real or fake?"
"It's definitely real!"
"Before, we hunted down an old lunatic who had gone a bit mad. From his mouth, we learned that he had turned into that ghostly state because he saw a relatively complete World Heart. But due to his insufficient strength, he didn't even have the chance to capture it, and nearby powerful cultivators chased after him."
"Using all means, we barely escaped with our lives, only to end up in your hands!"
"Oh?"
"If that's the case, why cooperate with us? Wouldn't it be better for you to go and seize it yourselves?"
"Fellow Daoist, you're joking. What kind of existence is the World Heart? By now, the news has likely spread far and wide. The difficulty of seizing it is unimaginable."
"Moreover, with so many people eyeing it, our three-person team has no hope at all. Even... forgive my bluntness, but even if we join forces, our chances of success aren't high. At most, we might have a one or two percent chance."
"That's true."
"Then... if we succeed, how will the benefits be distributed?"
"It's up to you all. Whoever grabs it first, it's theirs. Or should we let each side keep their gains from this journey in the Multiverse Abyss, or should we let our abilities decide?"
"..."
...
"The World Heart!"
Star Mother Gu held her breath.
However, Lin Fan frowned slightly, "Why would they cooperate in the Multiverse Abyss? What's their basis for trust? A Heavenly Dao Oath? That's probably useless here, right?"
Xu Wei Yi nodded, "Useless!"
"In this place, the Heavenly Dao is hidden, and the laws are in chaos. A Heavenly Dao Oath is just empty talk, a joke. So..."
"Their cooperation is likely filled with hidden motives. As for who will have the last laugh, or if they all perish here, it's hard to say."
"Indeed." Lin Fan understood, "But now that we have news of the World Heart, should we follow them and take a look?"
"Of course," Star Mother Gu replied without hesitation.
"It's my mission," Xu Wei Yi also agreed.
Lin Fan nodded, "Then let's go and see."
"..."
...
With the Sky Gazing Mirror, they maintained a distance of eighty miles from the six people, discreetly following them. The group seemed unaware of their presence.
The six continued their discussion and conversation.
These people were quite capable; they managed to avoid most of the dangers in advance.
The remaining hazards were also within their capabilities to handle.
As they journeyed forward, covering thousands of miles, they gradually slowed down.
According to the information, it should be nearby, and we must be cautious.
"Of course!"
"Be alert, conceal your auras. There are probably many people here, and we don't want to be detected prematurely."
"I have a secret technique..."
"We do too..."
"Good, let's approach stealthily and try to deceive everyone, then act according to the situation."
"..."
They discussed as they moved forward.
Soon, six more people appeared within Wu Jie's field of vision.
However, these six people were spread out, and if they were connected by a line, it would look like...
A semicircle?
"Huh?!"
Lin Fan exclaimed softly, "Their positions are quite interesting."
"If nothing unexpected happens, someone's in trouble."
Gu Xing Lian said, "The trap is set, waiting for them to walk into it."
"Three unlucky fellows." Xu Wei Yi commented.
...
"Are you sure there's a World Heart here?"
"It can't be a false message, right?"
The three people who had sought cooperation slowed down and furrowed their brows.
They vaguely sensed something amiss.
The place was too quiet, not at all like a place with people.
There were signs of a battle, but they were not 'fresh'. They were probably traces from at least hundreds of thousands of years ago, their edges smoothed by time.
If there really was a World Heart here, and an old fellow was beaten to that ghostly state, how could there be no traces at all?
Those who came from the Multiverse Abyss were at least at the peak of the Ninth Stage!
With such cultivation, even a casual move could cause the heavens to collapse and the earth to shatter. How could there be no traces?
"How could it be a false message?"
The three people leading the way stopped and turned back, "What qualifications do you have to obtain the World Heart?"
They wore mocking expressions.
"You?!"
The three people behind them paled, instantly realizing they had fallen into a trap, "Run!"
"Can we escape?"
The encirclement tightened.
The nine people surrounded them, and a battle erupted in an instant.
"How could it come to this?!"
One of them roared, "Working together to obtain the World Heart would be better, wouldn't it?"
"You're dreaming. Nine is the ultimate number, and we nine are already enough. You should first contribute your strength to let us increase our power slightly, adding a bit more assurance."
They didn't hesitate at all, and their attacks became more ruthless.
The three people howled and fought desperately.
After all, those who came from the Multiverse Abyss were almost always prepared to die. At such a critical moment, they wouldn't hesitate when it was time to fight.
But...
It was useless.
With such top-tier strength, three against nine, and the other side had already set up a trap, the difference in strength wasn't particularly huge, so there was no chance of victory.
Even if they fought to the bitter end, it would only result in one person's reluctant self-destruction.
"Bad luck!"
As they cleaned the battlefield, the 'team' of three was reduced to two, their faces grim.
Then, they discussed and prepared to use the same trick again...
...
Lin Fan and the other two watched all this, but their brows furrowed.
Xu Wei Yi analyzed, "Their strength isn't too strong, and the reason they teamed up is probably because they're Demon Cultivators, all wanting to hunt down the top-tier experts to enhance themselves."
"So, their target isn't the World Heart, but to hunt down the strong from other worlds."
"Then, let's leave this way." Lin Fan looked at Gu Xing Lian.
The latter hesitated, "I don't know if the message they mentioned is real or fake, but if it's real, if we miss this chance, I don't know if there will be another opportunity."
"That's true."
Lin Fan slightly nodded, "I have an idea."
"Why don't we have an 'encounter'?"
"Let's increase the distance a bit. They're about to use the same trick again, but aren't they just changing locations?"
"Then, let's pretend to be 'bait' and have an 'encounter', and when we talk to them, we'll ambush. As long as we're ruthless and fast enough, we can leave before the other six react."
"After all, our field of vision is absolutely superior. As long as we take down these few people, we can find out if it's real or fake. If not, we can still soul-search."
"We can try." Xu Wei Yi agreed.
Gu Xing Lian also nodded, "Good!"
...
The absolute dominance of their field of vision made Lin Fan's plan extremely smooth.
The other side was completely unaware, and they were happily preparing to continue their hunt, not knowing that the identities of the hunter and the prey had already quietly reversed.
"Who?!"
Lin Fan and the other two stood up, their faces filled with vigilance.
"Hold your attack!"
From the darkness, three people walked out, their faces filled with joy, "We were about to give up, but we didn't expect to meet you. Are you interested in the World Heart?"
"World Heart?" Lin Fan and the other two became even more vigilant.
Then, they glanced at each other, and Lin Fan lowered his voice, "Do you have a clue about the World Heart?"
"Of course, but it's too dangerous. Our three aren't strong enough, so we wanted to give up. But on our way out, we just met you. If we team up..."
"There might be a chance!"
"Yeah, I think there's a chance too." Lin Fan nodded.
"Don't be quick to refuse. We can..."
"Huh?!"
The other side originally thought Lin Fan would refuse, and they were startled when they realized otherwise.
Just at this moment, boom! The surroundings erupted with attacks that shocked them!
"Damn, an ambush!"
"We're the ones ambushed!"
(End of Chapter)
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