Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1149 492: Suppressing Fate (Part 2)

"This Xu Ping, his combat strength is indeed extraordinary, to have slain a Divinity Transformation cultivator from the Human Realm. He must not be underestimated."

"We should join forces, prepare meticulously, and ensure a strike that kills with certainty, eliminating future troubles forever."

They were well aware of Xu Ping's threat. Being able to kill a Divinity Transformation cultivator of the same realm, his methods must be earth-shattering.

Faced with such a formidable enemy, one can never be too cautious in preparation.

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Two months later.

Wind Origin Realm, core of the Star Palace.

Xu Ping sat cross-legged on a stone bed, Spiritual Qi swirling around him like dragons. He operated it gently according to the path of the Divinity Transformation chapter of the "Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture," attempting to grasp and refine the pure fortune existing in the void that could aid in his cultivation.

However, after completing only a few cycles, he abruptly ceased his cultivation technique and retreated from the deep meditative state of his practice.

Xu Ping's brow furrowed tightly, his face showing a hint of doubt and seriousness.

"Something's not right... The fortune in this Wind Origin Realm seems somewhat abnormal lately."

With his powerful Divine Sense, coupled with the subtle feedback from the Profound Celestial Spiritual Treasure in his body, overly sensitive to fortune abnormalities, he had vaguely sensed a dissonance two months ago.

At first, he merely thought it was some natural cyclical fluctuation of the Heaven and Earth Laws.

But as time passed, this feeling not only didn't dissipate, it grew clearer and more intense.

Xu Ping felt that the heavenly fortune in the Wind Origin Realm, initially like a gentle stream hard to grasp but existent and absorbable, seemed to be solidifying under an invisible force.

Like clear water slowly freezing, it made extracting fortune increasingly difficult noticeably over these past two months.

"Although I had been observant before, as time passes, this hindrance grows stronger and has now genuinely affected my daily cultivation." Xu Ping's gaze turned sharp.

In his realm, each retreat seeks advancement; even slight stagnation signifies a problem.

But now, it's not stagnation; it's resistance.

This signifies that his greatest advantage, relying on the Profound Celestial Spiritual Treasure to quickly boost cultivation, is being forcibly weakened by some force.

"What exactly is going on?" Xu Ping thought rapidly.

To affect the fortune of an entire realm, what astounding means are these?

This is beyond what ordinary cultivators, even one or two Divinity Transformation cultivators, could achieve.

This involves interference and tampering with the very source of Heaven and Earth Laws.

"Could it be... Ao Guang?"

A thought flashed across Xu Ping's mind.

This true dragon king might have such capability?

But, quickly, Xu Ping shook his head, dismissing the suspicion.

"It shouldn't be him."

"For one, doing so would mean blatantly becoming my enemy, a foolhardy act."

"Secondly, influencing or even suppressing the fortune of a realm involves too much; even with his might, he probably couldn't achieve it to such extent."

Eliminating the most obvious suspect, Xu Ping's brow furrowed even deeper.

He pondered long and hard, yet still had no definite answer.

This unknown, targeted threat made him feel uneasy.

"Enough, there's no use in idle speculation." Xu Ping ceased his pace, a resolve flickered in his eyes, "Ao Guang has overseen this realm for many years, knowing more secrets than me. He might know some insider information about this matter."

Decision made, Xu Ping hesitated no longer.

His figure flickered slightly, blending into the void like a shadow, disappearing instantly from the spot, leaving only the lingering spiritual mist slowly drifting in the stone hall.

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Two months later.

In the depths of the Outer Sea, Dragon Palace.

Countless gentle glowing pearls and coral adorned the glazed dome, water flowed silently through the palaces, strangely not wetting any objects, only the purest Water Element Spiritual Qi permeated.

The shrimp soldiers and crab generals patrolling the sea exuded a vigorous aura, all saluted respectfully upon seeing the visitor.

Regarding Xu Ping's visit, Dragon King Ao Guang seemed unperturbed.

He personally came to greet him, escorting Xu Ping into the grandest main hall.

The hall had no excessive luxurious decor, only a few chairs carved from millennial cold jade and warm jade, and a central spring continuously emitting swirls of spiritual mist.

"Fellow Daoist Xu's esteemed visit brings great honor to my Dragon Palace."

Dragon King Ao Guang's voice was gentle, personally pouring him a cup of emerald-like, aromatic Spirit Tea.

Xu Ping accepted it, thanked him, and took a light sip.

After some pleasantries, Dragon King Ao Guang set his cup down, not beating around the bush, and directly got to the point: "Fellow Daoist Xu, your visit this time, is it for the issue of Wind Origin Realm's fortune becoming steady and unsustainable recently?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping's hand paused slightly, a piercing gleam suddenly erupted in his eyes.

He set down his cup, leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp as a sword, directly staring at Dragon King Ao Guang, immediately inquiring: "Fellow Daoist Ao Guang, do you know what's going on?"

He did not deny it, since the other party directly pointed it out, they clearly held key information.

Facing Xu Ping's gaze that would make a regular Divinity Transformation cultivator's heart race, Dragon King Ao Guang remained calm, nodding slightly, a profound light flashing in his dragon eyes:

"I know a bit, the Wind Origin Realm's fortune becoming firm as iron, unusually steady, perhaps... it is related to the Central Domain."

"Related to the Central Domain?"

Xu Ping's brow furrowed tightly, his face showing unabashed surprise and suspicion, "Despite the great distance between realms, the fortune... can still be affected across realms? What kind of method is this?"

He indeed hadn't thought the root was in the Central Domain.

Dragon King Ao Guang wasn't surprised by Xu Ping's astonishment, he calmly explained:

"Fellow Daoist, what you may not know is that the Central Domain is the core where the eight major domains of the human realm intersect. Within the void, its Heaven and Earth Laws are interwoven with the fortunes of various domains."

"This is a configuration generated by Heaven and Earth itself, not something that can easily be changed by human strength."

"Moreover, according to some incomplete ancient texts passed down by my Dragon Palace, it's said that in the very distant ancient times, there were outstanding talents who set up an all-encompassing, incredibly mysterious Array in the Central Domain, meant to lock and harmonize fortunes."

"This Array is usually dormant, but if a sufficient number of powerful beings activate its key mechanisms..."

Dragon King Ao Guang cast a gaze with a hint of deeper meaning towards Xu Ping and slowly spoke the most critical sentence:

"As long as... there are enough Divinity Transformation cultivators, and they can reach consensus, they can leverage the lingering influence of this Array to some extent to interfere with or even suppress the fortune of any realm."

At these words, Xu Ping's brows were knit tightly once more.

Central Domain, ancient Array, enough Divinity Transformation cultivators?

This means... other domains' Divinity Transformation cultivators have united against him?

Though Xu Ping had mentally prepared, knowing his obliteration of the Star Palace and slaying of the Dual Saints would inevitably provoke fear and hostility from other Divinity Transformation entities.

But he indeed hadn't anticipated these guys having such uncanny methods of suppressing fortune across realms.

This isn't a simple battle of spells, but a direct severance of his path to enlightenment from the root.

After a long silence.

Xu Ping looked up, his gaze returning to calm, but beneath that calm was a turbulent undercurrent.

He solemnly inquired: "Fellow Daoist Ao Guang, in your opinion, to what extent would this fortune suppression reach?"

Dragon King Ao Guang did not conceal, slowly saying: "Continuously activating the Array's key mechanisms... can suppress all new and flowing fortune of the Wind Origin Realm.

"When the time comes, Divinity Transformation cultivators within this realm will find it exceedingly difficult to advance further."

"As expected!"

Xu Ping let out a small sigh, his voice carrying a hint of icy comprehension.

The last sliver of hope shattered, the path to enlightenment blocked, this was an enmity without rest until death.

It seems these Divinity Transformation cultivators are truly... seeking death!

To block one's path is akin to killing one's parents.

Especially for someone like Xu Ping, whose aspiration is longevity, whose Dao heart is steadfast?

This matter leaves no room for negotiation!

Xu Ping's gaze returned to Dragon King Ao Guang, posing a crucial question: "From the looks of it, they must have contacted various Divinity Transformations. Fellow Daoist Ao Guang, have they... reached out to you?"

Dragon King Ao Guang, meeting Xu Ping's look, candidly admitted, without the slightest hesitation: "Indeed, they have contacted me, but... I refused."