Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1112 - 485: Chaos Stone (Part 2)

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Previously on Cultivating with Top Enlightenment...
Ning Qi struggled against the immense pressure of an array, which he initially believed to be the Mountain Protection Array. By mobilizing the power of multiple realms, he managed to break through the door and enter a courtyard with a strange martial arts arena. He discovered the arena was the source of his suppression, powered by an unknown, heavy stone. Upon stepping onto the arena, a light curtain activated, siphoning his power and leaving him weakened. His companions, Saint Ancestor, Sea Ancestor, Wei Immortal, and Lin Chen, arrived and identified the stone as "chaos stone," an extinct material of immense power, while Ning Qi remained trapped on the arena.

"What is this stone, and what’s its use?"

Ning Qi looked at a few people who all had a look of surprise, prompting him to ask.

"Its origin can be traced back to the beginning of the world."

"And its power is enough to drive all cultivators mad."

Wei Immortal glanced at the Chaos Stone he was sitting on and explained, "It’s said that this Chaos Stone can exert an invisible pressure on those who cultivate upon it."

"Some people use the Chaos Stone, in conjunction with long-lost arrays, to create a space that applies pressure to the cultivator."

"Thus allowing them to cultivate in a space where the pressure is different from the outside world."

"Those who train here, when fighting in ordinary spaces, can unleash several times, even ten times their usual strength."

"Pressure?"

Upon hearing his explanation, Ning Qi seemed to understand something.

So, this is a deliberately created cultivation site?

"In addition, the Chaos Stone can also be refined into Chaos Steel."

"Using it, divine weapons can be forged. It’s said that most immortal artifacts of the Immortals are made from Chaos Stone."

Lin Chen followed up and said, "That is also why there is almost no Immortal Artifact in the world now."

"Because Chaos Stones have already become extinct, how can anyone find a place to refine Chaos Steel?"

"Tsk tsk, kid, you’ve found a treasure."

"Such a large piece of Chaos Stone, it must be able to refine a considerable amount of Chaos Steel."

Saint Ancestor smacked his lips, revealing a bit of a smile, "If we find a few artifact refining masters to forge some immortal artifacts, we won’t be afraid even if Haoshan resurges."

"It’s not necessary for now."

Ning Qi, having thought it through, was relieved: "There are two arrays here, one is the Mountain Protection Array, and the other should be the array you mentioned combined with the Chaos Stone."

"My strength has almost been absorbed by the Chaos Stone and the array!"

"Ah? Is that really the case, let me try."

Hearing him say so, Sea Ancestor directly stepped in.

"Buzz!"

In an instant, the backyard emitted a buzzing sound again.

She almost immediately knelt on the ground.

"So powerful."

Sea Ancestor exclaimed, her eyes flashing with a solemn gleam: "The pressure from this array is too strong, it’s definitely not an array for ordinary people."

"At least... it should require True Immortal Third Grade strength, or even... a martial arts arena for a Heavenly Immortal level expert."

"Huff!"

Ning Qi took a breath, coming down from the martial arts arena with difficulty and in a sorry state.

"Swoosh!"

Thus, the power that had just been drained instantly returned to his body.

It was indeed as they said.

Here he could now move, but only with small steps, unable to make bold strides like usual.

"Cultivating under such pressure not only enhances strength and body."

"It also benefits our cultivation and enlightenment."

He was the first to come into contact with this place, so he had more insights: "Sea Ancestor was right, this is not suitable for us at our current level of strength; its suppressive force is too strong."

"What if... we chip some of the Chaos Stone off?"

"Is it because there’s too much Chaos Stone?"

Saint Master was still interested in the Chaos Stone, eager to chip some Chaos Stone away.

"Let’s not rush to touch them for now."

Ning Qi shook his head, then looked at the pavilion behind him: "It’s already safe. I’ll go inside and take a look."

"Do you want to come in and have a look together?"

"No need, but we should study the arrays well here!"

"Determine if it’s an array issue or if there’s too much Chaos Stone."

"I feel we could even replicate these arrays and chip some Chaos Stone away."

"Take it for others to cultivate and improve everyone’s overall strength!"

Sea Ancestor was focused on enhancing their overall strength: "As we mentioned earlier, if Buzhou Mountain really attracts inheritors, we will encounter these people again in the future."

"Strengthening our overall strength now is essential."

"Great! Then you’ll all join in studying!"

"But I think there’s no need for all of us to be here!"

"After all, there are many places here that can be explored."

Ning Qi did not dismiss her suggestion, and then continued: "Let’s split up; leave some people here to explore, while others continue exploring elsewhere."

"Sounds good, then I’ll head elsewhere!"

Lin Chen was the first to agree.

"I’ll stay."

Saint Ancestor, interested in the Chaos Stone, was naturally reluctant to leave.

"Then let’s go, the two of us."

Sea Ancestor didn’t contest, and glanced at Wei Immortal nearby.

"Take care, everyone."

Wei Immortal nodded to her, then reminded everyone.

"Don’t worry, and you all take care too!"

"As you all saw earlier, there really is a Wei Immortal here, and this kid even fell for it."

Saint Ancestor nodded, using Ning Qi as an example to remind a few people.

He then watched as Sea Ancestor and Lin Chen left together.

"Let’s try going inside."

Wei Immortal was also intrigued by this place, especially after seeing Ning Qi’s sorry state after being suppressed here.

This only fueled his desire to investigate further.

If he could be suppressed, then how about himself?

Having lost to him once, he was still somewhat preoccupied with it.

"There’s indeed power."

Saint Ancestor was the first to enter.

He was immediately suppressed by the pressure.

But he played a small trick, grabbing onto the doorframe before he fell over.

However, even so, he was still somewhat flustered.

"You need to fully activate your Cultivation Technique to withstand it."

Ning Qi had already left the martial arts arena, heading towards the pavilion.

Meanwhile, Wei Immortal and Saint Ancestor entered one after the other.

The situation for Wei Immortal and Saint Ancestor was similar.

The two were soon drenched in sweat, but thanks to Ning Qi’s reminder,

they managed to proceed after exerting their full power.

The two of them supported each other, struggling to reach the Chaos Stone.

They then looked at each other and stepped onto the martial arts arena together.

"Uh..."

The Saint Master impatiently stepped forward first and immediately encountered the same fate as Ning Qi.

The entire person collapsed by the edge of the martial arts arena, letting out a miserable cry.

Witnessing his pitiful state, Wei Immortal retracted his foot a bit.

However, desiring to experience how formidable this martial arts arena was, he ultimately stepped down.

"Huff!"

"Ooh!"

He met the same fate as Saint Ancestor and Ning Qi.

Their entire body instantly lost the support of strength.

They directly collapsed on the martial arts arena, playing a stack of Arhats with Saint Ancestor.

"Be careful, don’t go further inside."

"Otherwise, if you can’t get out, I won’t be able to save you."

Ning Qi wasn’t bothered with them.

Clearly, they had already seen his sorry state just now, but still wanted to give it a try.

They were asking for it.

His focus had already shifted to the pavilion.

A pavilion built in such a concealed backyard might contain some treasures.

Thinking this, he approached the door.

This time he was particularly cautious and did not recklessly reach out to open it.

Instead, he first channelled a trace of Immortal Demon Power, shooting it towards the door.

"Whoosh!"

With a sound, the door merely shook a little.

It wasn’t opened up.

"The force just now, if outside, would’ve sent this door flying."

"With the limitation of power here, I can’t even open the door."

Ning Qi shook his head, his eyes suddenly brightened: "However, it also proves one thing, the pavilion does not have any restriction."

"The people here must know that someone who can break the Mountain Protection Array would not be stopped by other arrays."

After thinking it through, Ning Qi took small steps forward again.

He let his Divine Sense scatter, exploring inside the pavilion.

After confirming the entrance was safe, he reached out to push the wooden door open.

"Creak!"

With a sound, the wooden door was completely opened by him.

"Huff."

A wave of musty smell hit his nose.

Ning Qi waved his hand, then focused his eyes to look inside.