Dashing Student Chapter 1411 1411: Setting Out for the Abyssal Rift

"I detest it!"

With eyes ablaze from envy, the Divine Calculator seized Chen Nan's shoulders, shaking him violently. "Hurry, hand over the King of Ten Thousand Gu! A divine artifact like that in your possession is merely a squandering of heaven's treasures!"

Chen Nan spread his hands, adopting a look of helplessness. "There is nothing I can do. The King of Ten Thousand Gu and I have become one, inseparable. I cannot give it to you."

The Divine Calculator retreated to the side in dejection. If given the chance, he would gladly exchange anything for the King of Ten Thousand Gu.

Even Chen Nan himself was taken aback by the surprise the little snake had brought him; the mysterious concept of "time" was, astonishingly, within his grasp.

After a few experimental attempts, he managed to draw some conclusions.

Firstly, he could only exert a minimal command over the Time Power at present, as the Qi within him was insufficient to sustain prolonged use. At best, he could maintain it for a little over a dozen breaths.

Secondly, the temporal ability he commanded was incredibly specific: he could only stretch the duration of time within a space measuring one zhang in length and width, and even then, only to a maximum of ten times the normal passage of time.

Consequently, when he activated this ability, he could extend one hour into ten, effectively granting him ten times the duration for cultivation.

Understanding this limitation, Chen Nan conceived an idea: perhaps he could designate a specific zone within the Immortal Palace Space to employ the Time Power while he cultivated.

In this manner, an hour of cultivation would equate to ten hours.

Regarding the consumption of Qi, he would need to deliberate carefully, as his current Qi reserves allowed for only a few dozen breaths, rendering it practically useless for extended periods.

With a multitude of thoughts swirling in his mind, Chen Nan prepared to conduct experiments later. Should they prove successful, the rewards would be boundless.

Observing the Divine Calculator’s continued withdrawal, he stepped forward with a sigh. "Brother Daoist, what transpired after I detonated myself?"

"How would I know?" The Divine Calculator’s tone was impatient. "After your self-detonation, they all departed. Daoist waited here for you, but now you are vexing me."

His current state of mind was a blend of dread for his brother's hardships and fear of his brother’s inexplicable advancements. Now that his brother had truly achieved the impossible, his heart was unsettled.

"Yes, yes, it is all thanks to you, Brother Daoist. However, it appears we cannot return now either."

Chen Nan reflected; their prior relationship during the Dragon Fall Island battle, as revealed between him and Tu Susu, made returning to the Righteous Alliance an impossibility. He had no way of knowing if those orthodox cultivators now deemed him a traitor.

Venturing to the Demon Sect presented an even graver peril, as those ancient demons were poised to apprehend him and refine him into an elixir. Even Tu Susu would be powerless to shield him.

Contemplating all possibilities, he realized he had nowhere to turn.

"You wish to return? To fly back from this desolate spot to any inhabited region would take decades. How do you propose we get back?" The Divine Calculator scoffed.

It was only then that Chen Nan recalled their arrival at the Heavenly Cutting Abyss was facilitated by the former Luan Kong Great Saint of the Demon Clan, who had ruptured space utilizing the Power of Space Law.

The return journey was considerably more daunting.

Perceiving his predicament, the Divine Calculator’s eyes gleamed, and he let out a chuckle. "Since we cannot go back, why don't we venture over there?"

Following his gesture, Chen Nan’s gaze fell upon the imposing Heavenly Cutting Abyss, and he grasped the Divine Calculator’s intention.

The Divine Calculator’s decision to remain was not solely due to Chen Nan’s last-minute plea, but rather his own aspiration to reach the Inner Sea!

He had previously intended to bring Chen Nan to the Inner Sea, but Chen Nan had declined.

Now, even if Chen Nan harbored a desire to refuse, he could not conjure a valid reason.

"Very well, I shall accompany you, Brother Daoist, as a token of my gratitude. But can we truly reach the Inner Sea?" His voice was laced with skepticism.

The Heavenly Cutting Abyss seemed to cleave the entirety of the Endless Sea, its breadth immeasurable, and even the Divine Calculator could not affirm if the other side offered passage to the Inner Sea.

Above the Heavenly Cutting Abyss raged a frigid aura capable of freezing Divine Souls, accompanied by ferocious Gang Wind that even cultivators in the Nascent Soul Realm struggled to endure.

Ordinary Spiritual Artifacts were insufficient to ward off the intangible Gang Wind, rendering it akin to a natural Forbidden Sky Array.

Therefore, flight over the Heavenly Cutting Abyss was impossible; an alternative strategy was required.

The Divine Calculator contemplated this challenge, gazing upward after a prolonged silence, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "Perhaps we could emulate the Demon Clan and descend to the depths of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, traversing through its base."

"If others can reach the Inner Sea, then surely Daoist can as well!"

Chen Nan gazed at him, puzzled, asking, "Are you out of your mind? The Demon Clan's sealing in the Heavenly Cutting Abyss was a catastrophe, and you're willingly heading into it?"

"I've only just revived, stop joking around."

The Divine Calculator shook his head, his expression sobering as he locked eyes with Chen Nan. "I am not joking."

Chen Nan's brow furrowed, and he spoke with gravity, "So, have you made preparations? How do you plan to endure the biting cold of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss? And evade the Gang Wind?"

"If the depths prove to be a dead end, how do we find our way back?"

A rapid fire of questions, which he expected would stump the Divine Calculator, yet to his surprise, the latter offered a confident smile. "Do you think I was idle while you were reviving? This Daoist has already devised a plan."

"You simply need to tell me if you're coming along. Legends say the Inner Sea is abundant with Cave Heaven Blessed Lands and priceless Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, perhaps even granting you a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm. Then you can exact your revenge. Wouldn't that be magnificent?"

Despite the allure, Chen Nan understood these were merely speculations from the Divine Calculator. The Inner Sea could be a gateway to paradise, or it could be a descent into hell.

After much deliberation, he gave in, feeling a debt of gratitude to the Divine Calculator and lacking any better alternatives.

To spend decades just to return? That prospect held no appeal.

Furthermore, he was certain of one thing: though the Divine Calculator occasionally acted mysteriously, he was a fundamentally pragmatic individual, never acting without a clear personal gain.

He simply didn't believe the Divine Calculator would venture into the Heavenly Cutting Abyss without some form of guarantee.

"Ha ha, junior disciple, I knew you'd understand me. Let's make haste with our preparations!" The Divine Calculator exclaimed with joy, clapping Chen Nan on the shoulder repeatedly.

With no significant preparations needed, they rapidly arrived at the precipice of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss. There, the lingering white Restriction, a testament to Luan Kong's power, was visible, sealing the heavens directly above the chasm.

The seal stretched endlessly to the left and right, its full extent unknown, undoubtedly a formidable Restriction woven by a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator at the peak of their power, encompassing a vast territory.

Instead of seeking the boundary of the Restriction, the Divine Calculator intended to tread the path formerly used by the Demon Clan to enter the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, speculating it might have been pre-approved by Luan Kong.

"But how do we breach such a formidable Sealing Array barrier?"

"Heh heh, this Daoist has a rather ingenious solution!"