Chaos Spirit Field

From the moment Zhao Shanhe began digging through the cliff face, he keenly sensed that this soul-deprived land lay within a vast formation. The spiritual energy contained in the Millennium Frost Fruit was so abundant that it surged through his body like a surging torrent, causing him to feel extremely uncomfortable. After the observers departed, he unhesitatingly withdrew the Mountain and River Blade from the Chaos Spirit Field and prepared to search for the core of the formation.

The biggest difference between humans and beasts lies in their ability to make and use tools. Facing the iron-hard cliff face, the Mountain River Knife displayed unparalleled sharpness. It sliced through the cliff face with the effortless ease of tofu. Zhao Shanhe secretly thought, "If I could use the Mountain River Ring now to store these excavated stones, my speed would be at least twice as fast."

However, as he dug deeper, the cliff wall grew increasingly solid. By the time he reached a depth of fifty meters, its hardness was nearly as strong as black iron. Without the aid of a sharp weapon like the Mountain River Knife, Zhao Shanhe estimated he could only dig half a meter a day. After a long excavation, he finally reached a depth of a hundred meters into the cliff face. At that moment, a long-lost spiritual energy washed over him. The fresh and rich scent seemed to possess a magical power, instantly dispelling all his fatigue.

Zhao Shanhe moved the huge rocks cut along the way to the vicinity of the formation. As long as he was here, he would not be restricted. He summoned the Shanhe Ring and put all the black iron ores into it. After estimating the time, he returned to the cave entrance and went back to study the formation.

At dawn, Liu Peng came over. He said, "Master Xuanzang, it's not wise to work so early! In this place devoid of spiritual energy, you must conserve some spiritual energy for emergency protection."

"Thank you for your advice, Senior Liu. I will keep it in mind." Zhao Shanhe responded.

"Master Xuanzang, may I ask if you still have any elixirs on you?" Liu Peng asked.

"Monks do not tell lies. I don't like to use storage bags, so I usually carry the pills on my body. If Senior Liu has no other important matters, please do not interfere with my building a house. Amitabha." Zhao Shanhe said with folded hands.

Liu Peng wasn't angered by this remark; instead, he became even more convinced of Zhao Shanhe's identity. It turned out that the disciples of the Vajra Sect were always selfish, seeking personal gain at the expense of others, even losing their humanity, ultimately leading to the extermination of their own sect. Rumors abounded that the secret manual of the Diamond Sutra contained flaws, and that the deeper one's practice, the more likely one is to lose oneself...

Suddenly, there was a loud bang, and a fish over two meters long fell from the sky, landing squarely in Zhao Shanhe's yard. Liu Peng wanted to pick it up, but Zhao Shanhe said, "Senior, that's my fish. You'd better not touch it."

Liu Peng replied, "Master Xuanzang, don't you not eat meat?"

"Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but remain in the Buddha's heart. Didn't you say that the most precious thing in the Land of Absolute Spirits is food? Since you have helped me solve my doubts, I will not make things difficult for you. Put down the big fish and go back. By the way, I will return this head to you. Next time, remember to pick a fatter one. This one is too thin and not tasty."

When Liu Peng saw the head thrown by Zhao Shanhe, he found out that it was the disciple he sent to monitor him. The legend that the disciples of Vajra Sect ate people was actually true. He did not pick up the head on the ground, but used magic to turn it into ashes.

Zhao Shanhe's expression changed faster than the pages of a book, like a face-changing master in Sichuan opera. His ferocious expression instantly transformed into a kind and benevolent one. He said respectfully, "Senior Liu, look at how fresh this fish is! Would you like to share some with me? My sashimi is truly amazing! I guarantee you'll be left wanting!"

Liu Peng waved his hand and replied calmly: "Master Xuanzang, I'm so sorry. I'm not feeling well today and I'm not in the mood. Let's visit you another day when I feel better." After that, he turned around and left.

Zhao Shanhe clasped his hands together, bowed slightly and said in return: "Senior Liu, please take care. My house needs repairing, so I'm sorry I can't see you off." After Liu Peng walked away, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile.

When Liu Peng returned to his residence, an old man came up to him and asked anxiously, "Great Elder, did you find out how many elixirs Monk Xuanzang brought with him this time?"

Liu Peng frowned and replied solemnly, "Second Elder, that monk Xuanzang didn't carry any medicinal pills at all. The legend that the disciples of the Vajra Sect eat people is actually true. My poor disciple Liu Tao has already fallen into his hands. I have very little spiritual energy left. We must act quickly. If that monk is extremely hungry, he might eat us all."

"Great Elder, if that's the case, let's take action immediately and catch him off guard."

Liu Peng pondered for a moment and said, "Second Elder, now is not the time to act. Monk Xuanzang is very wary, so it will be difficult to launch a surprise attack. He has abundant spiritual energy now, so we should wait for a while. You can use this Nascent Soul to cultivate."

Absorbing the energy from the cultivator's Nascent Soul, this might be the secret of Liu Peng maintaining his spiritual power. We will probably know what he is going to do to Zhao Shanhe soon.

Although Zhao Shanhe had also practiced the Diamond Sutra and had no interest in cannibalism, he had only been joking, and unexpectedly frightened Liu Peng. He had always believed that the rumors about the Diamond Sect and the Array Sect were nothing more than lies and dirty laundry fabricated by the victors to whitewash themselves, but now it seemed that was not the case.

The Vajra Sect uses humans as elixir, while the Zhen Sect draws on the spiritual veins of other sects for cultivation. Such behavior is truly too evil and cruel, and they deserved to be exterminated.

After the human head incident, Zhao Shanhe's location was no longer under surveillance. So, he arrived in front of the formation, savoring a spiritual meal made from large fish while carefully studying it. However, he was surprised to find that this formation wasn't recorded in the Formation Sect's "Secret Treasures of Formations." It seemed like it shouldn't exist in this world, and should be considered an immortal-level formation.

If Zhao Shanhe had faced a completely intact immortal-level formation, he probably wouldn't have stood a chance. Fortunately, after years of erosion and baptism, this formation had long since become severely damaged. It could only hold out for a few more decades, at most, by which time it would have completely lost its original effectiveness. A formation like this would undoubtedly be a piece of cake for Zhao Shanhe. Perhaps Liu Peng, once he found this place, would also be able to break it.