Chapter 155

Chapter 155: Defensive Treasures

Inside the crystal space.

Chen Ansheng sank into meditation, drawing in the essence of Alien Immortal liquid to nourish and grow his Dao embryo.

As long as the Dao embryo grows to a certain level, it will undergo transformation, leading to an increase in realm.

This kind of cultivation is not actually difficult for someone who has already become immortal.

The hard part is finding the cultivation techniques and resources.

Right now, Chen Ansheng lacked neither.

Moreover, his current mental power, comprehension, and physical constitution could be considered true genius even in the immortal realm.

Even practicing this unfamiliar path of alien cultivation, he could succeed within a month or two.

Additionally, this time Zhong Li had brought out a Dao Enlightenment Stele, which further accelerated his cultivation speed.

However, less than half an hour had passed when Zhong Li opened her eyes first.

“Not good, I haven’t contributed soul power with the stupid donkey. That old thief must have sensed something!”

Zhong Li, experienced in mingling among the major holy lands for many years, had an exceptionally keen perception of danger, almost becoming her sixth sense.

Just now, while meditating, she had noticed a slight abnormal fluctuation in the space and immediately became alert.

Fortunately, before she arrived here, her sect had made detailed and meticulous arrangements, including responses to such details.

Then, she took out some black sand and sprinkled it over herself and Chen Ansheng.

Once the black sand coated them, a vast number of tiny blood vessels surged forth from the ground, enveloping both her and Chen Ansheng in no time.

Chen Ansheng suddenly woke up and was about to use spiritual power to shatter those tiny blood vessels, but Zhong Li transmitted a thought, “Don’t move, that old guy must have noticed something and sent someone to check. We need to disguise ourselves temporarily.”

Hearing this, Chen Ansheng withdrew his spiritual power and expanded the little bit of alien spiritual awareness he had just cultivated. He indeed saw a decrepit body falling from the spatial vortex ahead.

That was the corpse that Lin Xian had sent in.

Lin Xian used secret techniques to borrow the corpse’s vision to observe what was happening in the crystal space.

This method was somewhat similar to Chen Ansheng’s puppet technique.

Soon, the foul-smelling corpse rushed to Chen Ansheng and the others.

The corpse scanned the three figures wrapped in the blood vessels.

“Pat.”

Due to its severe decay, a pus-covered eyeball fell to the ground.

Then, the decaying claw of the corpse reached towards Chen Ansheng.

Sensing the foul odor, Chen Ansheng felt a wave of nausea and quickly activated his spiritual power to block the smell.

In the next moment, the corpse let out a hoarse roar, and its decayed hand slapped towards Chen Ansheng and Zhong Li.

“Stupid donkey, don’t move. It’s testing us,” Zhong Li hurriedly transmitted a warning, fearing that Chen Ansheng would lose his composure.

“We are important to the operation of this array, so it wouldn’t dare to destroy it actively. I’m not as foolish as you think,” Chen Ansheng replied.

Sure enough, the corpse’s rotting claw hovered in front of their foreheads before retracting. It then moved towards Liu Junyi, attempting the same probing method.

Seeing that there was no abnormality, Lin Xian, fearing the corpse would linger too long and affect the array’s operation, withdrew the corpse.

After the corpse vanished, Chen Ansheng and Zhong Li shook off the blood vessels, reconstituting their spiritual defenses.

“It’s strange. Since that old man sensed the anomaly, why doesn’t he come to investigate personally?” Chen Ansheng said in confusion.

“That old guy isn’t a particularly abnormal immortal soul or body. If his true self came to this space, it would certainly disturb the operation of the array. However, he may have other means to check, so we probably don’t have much time left,” Zhong Li said with a serious expression.

Chen Ansheng’s heart sank, “That old guy’s cultivation is profound; we definitely are not his match. What if we get caught?”

Zhong Li was silent for a moment before gritting her teeth and saying, “That old man has been cultivating in the Alien World for many years; his strength is likely comparable to an external Profound Immortal. With our beginner-level cultivation, we are indeed no match for him. However, while our realms don’t compare, I have more treasures than he does; it’s no problem for them to protect us for a while.”

Chen Ansheng quickly asked, “What treasures? Are they reliable?”

Seeing Chen Ansheng’s nervous expression, Zhong Li felt both exasperated and amused; he truly was a model of timidity.

Then, Zhong Li produced several items found in the forbidden zone.

“This treasure bell could withstand even that black bird, so it shouldn’t be a problem against that old thief,” Zhong Li pointed to a dark bell.

“Oh, the last time you were attacked in the forbidden zone, I thought you were a goner. You must have used this ancient bell to survive, right?” Chen Ansheng said.

“Of course! If I didn’t have some backup, I would have been dead a long time ago,” Zhong Li replied indifferently.

“And what about this black pot? What’s its use?” Chen Ansheng looked curiously at the black iron pot on the ground.

Zhong Li chuckled, “The black pot is, of course, for protection. Don’t underestimate it; wearing it on your back during critical moments could really save your life.”

Chen Ansheng said playfully, “Let me see you wear one, see if it looks like a turtle.”

Zhong Li bared her teeth and raised her fist, “You better watch your mouth; I’m sure someone will be fighting to wear it later and become the turtle.”

Chen Ansheng lost interest and looked at the other items.

“Hey, what’s that red silk? It looks like a treasure?” Chen Ansheng quickly snatched the red silk wrapped in a fur coat.

“It’s soft and has a fragrant scent.”

He brought it to his nose and sniffed, relishing the aroma.

Zhong Li’s face turned red, and she immediately snatched the silk away, “Pervert! Are you doing this on purpose?”

Chen Ansheng looked confused. “What are you talking about?”

Zhong Li gritted her teeth, “Stop pretending! That’s my bra!”

“Uh?” Chen Ansheng paused for a moment, then looked even more intrigued, “No wonder it smells so nice; I should have sniffed it more.”

Zhong Li made a retching gesture, “You sick pervert! Thank goodness I didn’t teach you any transformation techniques; otherwise, I can’t imagine what you’d do to yourself.”

Chen Ansheng, however, had grown bolder, acting all nonchalant. “Just a joke; who cares about you?”

“Shut your trap and talk serious stuff.” Zhong Li stored the red silk and said seriously, “Speaking of which, where did you get so much Alien Immortal liquid? Did you find any treasures to protect yourself?”

Treasures?

Of course, he had.

After all, the Demoness was practically his puppet, and she was well-traveled; maybe she could really manipulate that broken halberd.

Then, Chen Ansheng stood up and said, “The treasure I have is completely black, with rugged patterns, and is extremely large. Do you really want to see it?”

Zhong Li really wanted to slap him, gritting her teeth, “Chen Grand Young Master, when will you stop? Is it that big of a deal? You keep bringing it up as if you’re funny? Trust me, no girl is going to genuinely like you like this. Got it?”

“You son of a…” Chen Ansheng looked at Zhong Li with disdain, “What are you thinking about? Seriously, just look with your thoughts and see for yourself.”

Fearing that taking out the halberd would attract the attention of the old man outside, Chen Ansheng opened the storage bag that held the halberd separately, gesturing for Zhong Li to take a look.