Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1425 - 759: Hell

"Hongfa, take this. You must wear it once we reach Hell Island!" Li Yuanba said as he passed a radiation suit to Great Venerable Hongfa.

Great Venerable Hongfa had witnessed Li Yuanba donning this peculiar garment previously. He was surprised to find that Li Yuanba had actually readied a second set specifically for his use.

"Very well!" he replied, accepting the gift.

Li Yuanba offered no detailed explanation; this was a mundane object devoid of any spiritual nature, making it a concept Great Venerable Hongfa would likely struggle to grasp even with a description.

Both men were currently employing the Divine Foot Skill. Because the mission assigned by the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion was so time-sensitive, they had bypassed using a Flying Boat, opting instead to travel toward Hell Island at maximum velocity using their specialized footwork.

Hell Island sat three thousand miles to the southeast in the waters of the Central State Continent. Even from a distance, Li Yuanba could detect intense spatial fluctuations.

These perturbations were undoubtedly the result of the space collapse, which had caused the spatial energy across a vast forward area to become incredibly volatile.

"Yuanba, we must cease using the Divine Foot Skill. Moving further with it could trigger unpredictable disasters!" Great Venerable Hongfa warned with a heavy expression.

Li Yuanba had reached the same conclusion. The surrounding spatial energy was far too turbulent; unless one possessed absolute mastery over space, a sudden surge of energy could easily cause the space channel created by the Divine Foot Skill to malfunction.

The consequences of a space channel failure were horrific. Even though Li Yuanba possessed a formidable physical body, he would have no defense against the spatial slicing forces unleashed by a collapsing transit channel.

Not even the physical toughness of Great Venerable Hongfa would be enough to survive such spatial tearing.

"It is a relief that the energy within the Space Acceptance Array is confined by its formation, keeping it highly stable. Had it been otherwise, our mission would have failed before we even arrived!" Li Yuanba remarked, shaking his head.

Unlike the Divine Foot Skill, which relied on a divine sense-activated diagram, the Space Acceptance Array utilized one hundred and eight array bases. These, paired with numerous spiritual power lines, established a rigid and stable spatial structure.

In this environment of hyper-active spatial energy, the array's usual million-mile range was slashed by more than half. Nevertheless, it could still span a radius of fifty thousand miles, which was more than enough for their needs.

As the pair drew closer to Hell Island, the distinct aura of a Grotto Heaven reached Li Yuanba.

This Grotto Heaven aura felt strange; it resembled the protective barrier of a sect's Cave Heaven Space, though it seemed somewhat more fragile by comparison.

The moment he crossed the spatial threshold, he felt the presence of radiation everywhere. Though the levels were currently low, the sensation gave him an eerie feeling.

The Hell Cave Heaven was the source of 'Hell Disgust Crystal.' This material was essentially the uranium ore of his previous world, though significant differences existed between them.

While uranium ore was a common mineral, 'Hell Disgust Crystal' was classified as a Fourth Grade Spiritual Object.

Once uranium reached a Fourth Grade quality, the radiation it emitted developed a specialized ability to penetrate spiritual power.

Standard spiritual power defenses offered no protection against this radiation. Consequently, the body of a cultivator—saturated with spiritual power—actually became more vulnerable to the radiation's harmful effects.

Because of his protective Jade Talisman, the radiation he felt had already been dampened by a third.

Without delaying, he put his radiation suit back on to further minimize the exposure.

While he had estimated the effectiveness of this dual-layered protection beforehand, experiencing the environment firsthand confirmed his theories and allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief.

The duration of this mission remained unknown, making it vital to manage the radiation's impact carefully.

Cultivators in this world likely realized the environment was hazardous, but thanks to the memories of his past life, Li Yuanba understood the true horror of radiation far better than any local expert.

Radiation damage is often deceptive; while some symptoms are immediate, others manifest over long durations. Frequently, when the damage finally surfaces, cultivators fail to realize radiation was the cause.

Having lived through several nuclear leaks and two nuclear detonations in his previous life, he had access to practical studies and a wealth of data regarding radiation's effects.

Great Venerable Hongfa could feel the radiation as well. He initially believed he could endure it, but seeing Li Yuanba gear up, he followed his lead and put on the suit.

Once the hood of the radiation suit was secured, his facial features were entirely obscured, saving him the effort of manually hiding his identity.

After putting the suit on, he was shocked to find the radiation's influence had been neutralized significantly. He began to inspect the garment with great curiosity.

This outfit appeared to be nothing more than a common item, yet it possessed such an incredible function.

It was common knowledge in the Cultivation World that many had tried to forge Spiritual Objects to block the radiation of Hell Cave Heaven.

Regrettably, those attempts had mostly failed; the radiation within the Hell Cave Heaven seemed specifically designed to bypass and counter a cultivator's spiritual power.

Li Yuanba began to cast a spell; he had no intention of entering Hell Island without caution.

"I received the notification from Brother Lou. I did not expect such a rapid arrival. Welcome, Master Li, and welcome to you as well, Great Venerable Hongfa!" The man greeting them was Great Cultivator Wu Ge.

Though this was their first encounter, Great Cultivator Lou had briefed Li Yuanba before his departure, allowing him to identify the man immediately.