NABC Chapter 122 Can't Leave
Chapter 122 Can't Leave
Xia Zhongnan, who was always decisive, hesitated at this moment. After all the restrictions in the alchemy room were lifted and they had collected their gains, Xia Zhongnan said, "Now we are faced with two paths: one is to go east through the fog and head straight to the Immortal Lord's Palace; the other is to go to the core area of the fog array first and find a way to escape. I advocate going to the center of the fog array."
After careful consideration, Xia Zhongnan believed that the first task was to find a way to leave the Immortal Palace. However, before that, he had to clarify the goal with Xu Qian, Gu Xiu Zhang and the group of monsters to ensure that everyone was in step.
In his opinion, opportunities and resources should be fought for, but the situation should also be judged. Now that he has gained a lot, he should first plan a retreat and ensure that he can leave the house safely before planning other things.
Xia Zhongnan has never been a greedy person. In this regard, Xu Qian asked in confusion: "We have just entered the Immortal Palace, why are we in such a hurry to leave?"
Even Gu Xiuzhang and other monsters were confused by Xia Zhongnan's decision. Huang Cheng sighed, "Brother Xia, the resources in this fairy palace are extremely rich. If we leave now, we will probably regret it in the future!"
Qiongqi also seconded the idea, saying, "There are nine secret realms in the Immortal Palace, and we have only set foot in three. If we don't explore them one by one before leaving, we will regret it for the rest of our lives. In the previous battles for the Spiritual Medicine Garden and the Alchemy Ding Pavilion, we were invincible, and we should take advantage of the victory to pursue them."
Tianma also advised: "There are still more than 200 rare and exotic animals in the Exotic Beast Forbidden Land that we have not touched. Once we get out, it will be extremely difficult for us to obtain such a large amount of resources. If we don't seize the opportunity now, I'm afraid we will never have another chance in the future. Looking back on the previous battle between the Spiritual Medicine Garden and the Dan Ding Pavilion, our momentum of victory was unstoppable, and it is time to go all out."
At this time, Xia Zhongnan looked at Bai Ze, Zhuque, Chongming Bird and Tushan Fang'er who had remained silent.
The Red Bird and the Chongming Bird responded, "We have no objection and will follow everyone's decision."
Tu Shanfang'er looked at Xia Zhongnan and said firmly, "I will obey Senior Linghu's orders."
Xia Zhongnan looked at Bai Ze again. The latter pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist Linghu's opinion is indeed wise. Our first task is to find a way out of this place. In this secret realm of monsters, there are more than 200 monster companions waiting for our guidance and leaving safely. You all need to understand that people seek immortality and birds look for food. Everything should be carefully considered before taking action. If we cannot leave this secret realm, what good will it do even if we obtain more cultivation resources?"
After everyone and the monsters expressed their opinions, they all handed over the final decision-making power to Xia Zhongnan.
Xia Zhongnan responded, "The Immortal Mansion has only been open for a short time. As time goes by, more and more cultivators with advanced cultivation will surely enter. We have already encountered two powerful cultivators at the Void Transformation Stage in the Alchemy Hall, and in other secret realms, there will probably be even more cultivators at the Void Transformation Stage and above. Once we encounter a supreme cultivator at the Dao Integration Stage, we will be powerless to resist. These potential crises cannot be ignored.
Given the huge risks and the uncertainty of future returns, ensuring our own safety should naturally be our top priority. Therefore, our top priority is to find a way out.”
After Bai Ze and Xia Zhongnan's analysis, Xu Qian, Gu Xiu Zhang and the monsters no longer had any objections. They stepped into the fog again and headed towards the central area.
Originally, they could have accelerated their progress by crossing the Spiritual Medicine Valley and flying in the air, but Xia Zhongnan still rejected this shortcut because he was worried about encountering unknown dangers on the road.
Although the speed of travel is slower in the fog, this is their advantage as it is safer.
After several days of careful exploration, at one point, Gu Xiu Zhang suddenly said, "I heard voices calling from below!"
Xia Zhongnan and the other monsters immediately stopped and looked at Gu Xiuzhan in surprise.
Gu Xiuzhang noticed everyone's confusion and explained awkwardly, "Didn't anyone hear it?"
Xia Zhongnan and the other monsters sensed it carefully again, but still did not detect anything abnormal.
Just as Xia Zhongnan was about to order the team to continue moving forward, Bai Ze suddenly said, "There are abnormal fluctuations here. It seems that we have found the connection to the external formation."
Xia Zhongnan looked at Gu Xiuzhang, then turned to Bai Ze, and asked carefully: "Daoyou Bai Ze, are you sure this is the place?"
Bai Ze answered affirmatively: "The connection is hidden very deeply. If I hadn't stopped to check, I would hardly have noticed it."
Xia Zhongnan turned to Gu Xiuzhang and asked, "Can you still sense the calling voice?"
Gu Xiuzhang replied: "Although it is intermittent, it has indeed been going on."
Xia Zhongnan asked: "What kind of call is that?"
Gu Xiuzhang replied: "It was as if an old man was talking to me, 'Child, I am here, come find me!'"
Xia Zhongnan guessed: "Could it be your master..."
Gu Xiu Zhang shook his head and denied: "This voice is not from my parents or master, it is more like the voice of a strange old man. I have never heard such a voice before."
While everyone was discussing, Bai Ze interrupted and said, "Yes, there is indeed a magic circle here that connects to the outside world. It will only take a little time, and I am confident that I can break the barrier of this world..."
Everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and amazement. They had never expected that this matter would go so smoothly. At the same time, they couldn't help but express their admiration for Bai Ze's profound skills in the field of formations.
On the way to the formation, they were unable to provide any assistance and could only protect Bai Ze in the center, forming a tight defense circle.
Time passed quietly. Being in the fog, the alternation of stars and moon could not be seen in the distance. It felt like at least a day and a night had passed. The other practitioners and spirit beasts all closed their eyes and concentrated, only Bai Ze was pondering alone on how to break the formation.
Gu Xiu Zhang continued to sense the mysterious connection that was calling him and tried to respond, but he was afraid that the other party was not able to detect his response at all, and the voice of the call remained unchanged.
After a while, Bai Ze suddenly spoke up to remind them, "Everyone, please pay attention. The barrier passage is about to open. Follow me closely."
Xia Zhongnan and the other strange beasts gathered together, waiting for the moment to be teleported to the world of cultivation.
In an instant, the sound of gurgling water was heard, and the vision in front of my eyes suddenly dimmed. When I could see the surrounding scene clearly again, the diffuse fog had disappeared without a trace, replaced by thick darkness. The line of sight was extremely limited, and the top of my head was also pitch black.
Tu Shan Fang'er asked with a hint of disappointment: "Is this the legendary world of cultivation?"
Xia Zhongnan replied: "This is definitely not the land of the cultivation world, nor is it inside the previous mist formation. Bai Ze, where exactly is this place?"
Bai Ze replied: "At this moment we are in the center of the formation connecting the two continents!"
Xia Zhongnan asked, "You said the barrier is about to be opened, how come it is still in the center of the formation?"
Bai Ze sneered and explained: "This is the core of a powerful formation that connects the two continents. Do you think I can easily take you to the other side of the continent?"
Xia Zhongnan asked: "So what should we do next?"
Bai Ze replied: "Only by advancing step by step, one day, we will reach the cultivation continent where you came from."
Xia Zhongnan was filled with emotion: "It was a snap when we entered, but now it's so difficult to leave."