UGB Chapter 1777 Testing the Waters!
Chapter 1777 Testing the Waters!
In the void...
The two stood silently in mid-air, seemingly without using any magic or supernatural powers.
But on that invisible level, the two mighty and vast forces of energy had already been clashing, colliding, and squeezing each other like two evil dragons!
The space itself distorted slightly, emitting a faint hum that seemed to groan under the strain.
For a time,
The energies were intertwined, making it difficult to determine which was superior.
See this scene!
The high priest, clad in a blood-red robe, furrowed his brow almost imperceptibly, thinking to himself:
"It seems that this mysterious cultivator has made such a terrifying progress in his understanding of the laws after sharing this priest's opportunity."
Otherwise, a mere clash of energies would be utterly insufficient to contend with the Law-based body forged by this priest.
Just thinking about it...
The high priest felt a sharp, stabbing pain in his heart at the fact that half of the ancestral legacy had been forcibly divided up.
He quickly suppressed his emotions and calmly assessed the current situation:
"Although I have already forged the Blood God Body and my foundation is far more solid than that of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, the comprehension of the laws of this mysterious cultivator is not much inferior to mine."
Especially after sharing in this person's fortune, his Blood Law has most likely broken through to the Rune Realm Perfection...
In addition, this person's previous display of elusiveness and his control over the formation in this area..."
"If we are not absolutely certain that we can completely annihilate them here..."
Once a deadly feud is formed and they escape, they will surely become a major threat in the future, with unimaginable consequences..."
Thinking of this,
The overwhelming killing intent that had just risen in the high priest's heart quickly receded like the tide, replaced by a deeper sense of apprehension.
And secretly made a decision in his heart:
"Let us be patient for now, until the priest's understanding of the law deepens further."
Or find its weakness and vulnerability, then strike with overwhelming force to completely annihilate this 'thief of the Great Dao'!
Then,
His bloodshot eyes flickered, as if he had thought of something, breaking the suffocating silence. His voice was hoarse and low, his tone unreadable:
"Fellow Daoist, given the current situation... how about we have a fight to determine who is superior?"
Should we each go our separate ways and part ways here?
Upon hearing this, Cheng Buzheng immediately understood the subtext of the other party's words.
Obviously,
The high priest of the Purgatory Clan was deeply wary of him and did not want to engage in a deadly battle with no certainty of victory at this moment, therefore he gave him a choice.
In reality, they were testing the waters while seeking a dignified way to exit.
At the same time, Cheng Buzheng was also rapidly weighing the options in his mind:
"If a fight were to break out, this Dharma body alone would be no match for the High Priest in his full condition, who may have even forged a Law-based Treasure Body."
However, thanks to the natal spiritual treasure [Chaos Dao Tribulation Sword] bestowed upon me by my true self, and my control over this formation, the opponent's attempt to capture me...
It's absolutely impossible.
"But in doing so, my very essence of the laws will inevitably suffer a tremendous loss."
Having just broken through to the second perfect stage of the Blood Law realm, there's a high possibility of falling from that level, making it a losing proposition.
"The key is that if the opponent has truly forged a Law Treasure Body, the battle will mainly consume the Law Power derived from the Law Treasure Body, making it much easier for them to recover than for me."
This is extremely disadvantageous for me.
"At least until I forge a Law-based Body, or until my true strength breaks through again, and unless absolutely necessary..."
We should try to avoid engaging in meaningless life-or-death battles with other Nascent Soul cultivators of the same level.
As for what constitutes a "necessary" situation?
That would naturally be like "sharing" the legacy of the Primordial Ancestor before, where one could obtain enormous benefits sufficient to make up for the losses, or even a large surplus.
The pros and cons were already clearly apparent in his mind.
Then,
Standing in mid-air, Cheng Buzheng's avatar maintained its placid expression, nodding slightly as it met the High Priest's inquiring gaze.
He uttered a simple yet weighty word:
"Can!"
With this remark,
Like a boulder falling into a pool, it stirs up invisible ripples in the silent void.
The high priest of the Purgatory Clan, whose heart had been constantly taut, subtly relaxed a little.
The obscure fluctuations surging around it seemed to have calmed down a bit.
His biggest fear was that the other party wouldn't even give him a chance to negotiate.
Now that we've spoken, there's room for maneuver.
Followed by.
His deep, abyss-like gaze seemed to casually sweep over the void rift deep in the sky, where golden light surged and Dao patterns appeared and disappeared. That was the core of the peerless array that shrouded the forbidden sea.
Time was of the essence, leaving no room for detours, so He decided to get straight to the point and reveal the plans that had been lingering in His mind for a long time.
"Since that's the case, we both have our own concerns and our own reliance, so continuing this stalemate will not benefit either of us."
The high priest's voice was majestic yet detached, carrying a rhythm unique to an ancient race.
His gaze, however, was sharp as a knife, fixed on Cheng Buzheng, observing his most subtle reactions.
Cheng Buzheng stood in mid-air, his robes fluttering slightly in the empty air currents.
He naturally noticed the subtle changes in the other person's expression and the seemingly suggestive but actually cryptic words.
He knew perfectly well that the next topic would inevitably be related to the enormous array beneath his feet that controlled the forbidden sea.
His expression remained calm and composed; he merely nodded slightly, signaling the high priest to continue.
His demeanor was composed, showing no sign of haste.
really,
Everything was as expected.
next moment,
The high priest's voice, imbued with unique power, rang out once more, cutting straight to the heart of the matter:
"This priest is well aware that it is impossible to ask you to easily relinquish your authority over this powerful array that connects heaven and earth."
"It's good that you know, no need to say more."
Cheng Buzheng's words were delivered with an unquestionable tone, resolute and decisive.
Seeing that Cheng Buzheng's attitude remained firm, the high priest, facing him from afar, began to try to add more leverage, his voice carrying a hint of seduction:
"If I am willing to offer three high-quality, law-based spiritual objects of different attributes in exchange for your control over the array, then..."
Is there absolutely no room for negotiation?
"no!"
Cheng Buzheng refused decisively, even with a hint of impatience:
"High Priest, my mind is made up. This matter concerns the very foundation of the path, so please refrain from further discussion."
The high priest looked at Cheng Buzheng's unyielding and indifferent expression, and his brows furrowed slightly without him realizing it, forming a deep furrow.
At the same time, a strong sense of surprise welled up in His heart.
"Three Law-based spiritual treasures—such a price would tempt any Nascent Soul cultivator, yet this person didn't even blink..."
It seems that either he has far more resources than expected,
Or perhaps this formation is more important to him than I realize.
The high priest's mind raced.
"To completely control the authority over this formation, the previously estimated cost is probably far from sufficient."
We must present something truly capable of shaking their spirit!
Just as the high priest was lost in thought...
Cheng Buzheng was decisive and straightforward, no longer beating around the bush, and directly and expressionlessly blocked certain possibilities:
"Now that the High Priest understands the key points, there is no need to mention those unrealistic probing questions anymore."
The authority granted by this formation is fundamental and cannot be compared to ordinary external objects.
No matter how tempting the offer you make, I will never agree.
talking.
Cheng Buzheng glanced at the other man with a hint of disdain in his eyes and continued:
"I certainly don't want to one day have to step into the Forbidden Sea for some reason..."
But he found himself handing his life over to someone else.
Ultimately, they perished under the overwhelming divine power of this formation, their fate shrouded in mystery.
These words revealed their sharp edge, directly bringing the potential threat to the forefront.
In the deepest recesses of the high priest's eyes, a fleeting, barely perceptible look of regret and malice vanished.
He did indeed intend to use this formation to completely control the Forbidden Sea and eliminate all uncertainties.
Now that the other party has bluntly exposed and rejected him, he is naturally disappointed.
But He had been managing the Purgatory Clan for a long time, and His will was already as firm as a rock. How could He give up so easily because of a single setback?
The high priest feigned indifference, as if Cheng Buzheng's warning was merely ordinary words, his voice remaining indifferent:
“Is that really the case?
Is there absolutely no room for maneuver?
"really!"
Cheng Buzheng answered decisively without the slightest hesitation.
However, beneath his resolute exterior, his heart was not entirely calm.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't moved at all.
After all, spiritual objects imbued with the laws of nature are essential for Nascent Soul cultivators to cultivate and comprehend the laws of nature, and are therefore extremely precious.
Although he has accumulated some resources, they are insufficient to meet the demands of his future path to immortality, especially the terrifying energy required to develop cultivation techniques and cultivate spiritual roots.
It could even be said that they are in short supply.
The high priest's proposed exchange indeed struck at his weakness of resource scarcity.
However, the high priest, who was separated by distance, had no way of knowing Cheng Buzheng's complex inner thoughts.
See this scene!
The high priest couldn't help but sigh softly and said:
"Well, it seems we have no choice but to use our last trump card."
Although the risks are considerable, compared to the opportunities this formation represents, it's worth the gamble!
Thinking of this, the High Priest suppressed the "bleeding" pain in his heart caused by the huge price he would have to pay, but on the surface, he still maintained that unfathomable and calm demeanor.
However, instead of revealing his trump card directly, he changed the subject and asked a seemingly unrelated question:
"Fellow Daoist Cheng, are you aware that the Daoist teachings we cultivators, trapped in this lower realm, inherit are mostly incomplete?"
Even if one is fortunate enough to reach the Nascent Soul realm, the origin of the laws one achieves can be considered a 'flawed product' compared to those of the same level in the upper realm.
Because of this flawed foundation, if he were to engage in a full-scale battle with a cultivator of the same level, he would at least suffer damage to his cultivation.
More importantly...
They might even fall from grace, their thousand years of arduous cultivation going to waste.
Fellow Daoist, do you know the root cause of this?
These words were like a thunderclap in the silent void.
Cheng Buzheng, who had been standing in mid-air with an expressionless face, finally couldn't help but reveal a look of shock in his eyes!
This was not entirely a pretense; the high priest's words undoubtedly confirmed a very important guess deep in his heart!
"really!
This High Priest of the Purgatory Clan must possess a complete method for forging a Law-based Treasure Body!
Only by forging a perfect body governed by the laws can one remedy the flaws in the inheritance from the lower realms and achieve a flawless foundation for becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator!
"His sudden mention of this matter and change of attitude at this moment..."
Could it be... that they're planning to use that precious method of forging a Law-based Body to exchange for control of the array?
"hiss!"
Thinking of this,
Even with Cheng Buzheng's resolute will, he couldn't help but gasp inwardly.
This is a huge move!
He quickly composed himself, his gaze instantly becoming intensely fixed on the high priest, and pressed for an answer.
There was even a hint of urgency in his voice that he himself was unaware of:
"When the great path is flawed, the foundation is unstable..."
Could it be that you, fellow Daoist, possess the supreme method to remedy this deficiency—the true method for forging a Law-based Treasure Body?
Upon hearing Cheng Buzheng's words and seeing his sudden change in attitude and burning gaze, the High Priest's lips, hidden beneath the divine light, curled into a barely perceptible smile.
What He wants is for the other person to be moved!
The high priest let out a soft, enigmatic chuckle, tinged with mystery and self-satisfaction, before speaking calmly:
"It seems that you are a person of great knowledge, and you are well aware of the rarity and preciousness of the method of forging the Law Body."
In that case, I need not waste any more words explaining its value.
The voice paused slightly.
After giving Cheng Buzheng ample time to process the information, the High Priest spoke firmly and deliberately, enunciating each word clearly:
"good!"
"In my possession, there is indeed a method for forging a Law-based Body that directly points to the Great Dao and is sufficient to compensate for the flaws in the foundation of cultivators in the lower realms!"
Hearing this,
Cheng Buzheng's heart began to pound uncontrollably.
But he forcibly suppressed his excitement, his mind racing, and grasped the most crucial question. He directly interrupted the other party's potentially vague introduction, his gaze piercing as he demanded:
Is it the complete version?
Or... a fragment?
This is very important!
If it is an incomplete copy, its value will be greatly reduced.
It could even be a trap.
The high priest looked at the mysterious cultivator not far in front of him, whose gaze was burning as if he could see right through him, and sneered inwardly, knowing that the other party had truly taken the bait.
He naturally understood that if he tried to lure the other party with a fragment of the book, there was absolutely no way they would give up real access to the formation for a vague hope.
Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons in a flash, the high priest completely overturned his original plan to perhaps hold back a few tricks and decided to show the greatest "sincerity".
His voice carried absolute certainty:
"Naturally, it is—a complete and flawless book that points directly to the Great Dao!"
At the same time, the high priest felt emboldened and fearless:
"What if I give you the whole book?"
The text recording the [Blood God Body] is an ancient script from the upper realm, profound and obscure. Each character contains infinite principles and truths, and also carries terrifying power.
Therefore, there is no hope of thoroughly studying this secret technique within a thousand years.
It took Him over 1,500 years to thoroughly research and master the method of forging this precious body using the laws of the universe.
Then, a great deal of time was spent forging the Blood God Body.
By the time you've even begun to grasp the basics, I'll have already completely mastered the grand formation.
They may have even reached a higher realm, with their lifespan greatly increased.
At that time, everything will be under control!
"···"
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