Dashing Student Chapter 1412 1412: Fourth-grade Spirit Pill
Previously on Dashing Student...
Confronting the restriction put in place by the Luan Kong Great Saint of the Demon Clan, the Divine Calculator exuded an aura of confidence, leaving Chen Nan bewildered as to the source of his assurance.
Despite being a cultivator of the Nascent Soul Realm and possessing a lower battle rank, he was frequently a surprisingly dependable ally.
This instance was no different, as the Divine Calculator meticulously retrieved a small jade bottle from his robes, tipping out two potent elixir pills.
Each pill was adorned with several naturally formed lines, a testament to the intricate refining process; the more lines present, the higher the quality of the elixir.
The elixir pill held by the Divine Calculator boasted no fewer than nine lines, indicating its supreme quality.
As an Alchemist himself, Chen Nan could discern from the elixirs' fragrance that their grade was substantial, at least of the Fifth Grade or higher, though he couldn't pinpoint their exact nature.
Before he could inquire, the Divine Calculator proudly disclosed the elixirs' origin.
"These are Void God Pills, Fourth-grade Spiritual Pills, which I, Daoist, obtained from a certain Secret Realm. There are only these two, so consider yourselves fortunate. Many individuals never witness such high-grade elixirs in their entire lives."
Even with his own estimations, Chen Nan was still greatly taken aback upon learning they were Fourth-grade Spiritual Pills.
Fourth-grade elixir pills were rarities, elixirs that most cultivators in the Nascent Soul Realm had never even sampled. Furthermore, there wasn't a single Alchemist on the Nine Provinces Continent currently capable of refining such potent pills.
Consequently, each consumption meant one less of these precious elixirs in existence.
"Look at you, acting as if you've never seen the world before," the Divine Calculator scoffed, noticing Chen Nan's eyes widening. "What's a mere Fourth-grade elixir pill? I, Daoist, have ingested even more formidable ones!"
Chen Nan, disbelieving the boast, mentally tuned out the remark.
"What effects does the Void God Pill have?"
"It's quite straightforward. The Void God Pill temporarily grants the user a 'void' state. In this condition, you become akin to a shadow, seemingly detached from the world; nothing can impede your movement, nor can anything affect you."
The pill's effect exceeded Chen Nan's wildest imagination, leaving him pondering the incredible ingredients required for such a miraculous concoction.
"Let's proceed. Once we consume the Void God Pills, all restrictions will become irrelevant to us. This state will also allow us to bypass the chilling air and the formidable Gang Wind."
The Divine Calculator tossed a pill, deftly caught it with his mouth, and swallowed it without hesitation.
In a short while, his arm gradually faded from view, becoming imperceptible even to the naked eye or through Divine Sense, though he could still distinctly feel his own presence.
The void state, originating from his arm, expanded throughout his body until his entire form dissolved into the air. When Chen Nan reached out, his hand passed harmlessly through the Divine Calculator's ethereal body.
"Is this the void state? Truly astounding!"
Maintaining his characteristic smugness, the Divine Calculator declared, "Indeed. Though the body is in a voided state, your Magic abilities remain fully usable."
If employed in combat, the Void God Pill offers a significant edge, enabling the use of either escape or offense, thereby empowering weaker individuals against stronger opponents.
Regrettably, due to the elixir pill's advanced grade, Chen Nan was unaware of its refining recipe, thus extinguishing any nascent hope of creating more Void God Pills.
Observing no adverse reactions in the Divine Calculator, Chen Nan promptly consumed a Void God Pill himself. Soon, just like the Divine Calculator, he too became completely voided, vanishing even from his own sight.
"Quickly now, the elixir's potency lasts only for two hours, which should be ample time for us to descend to the bottom of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss."
The Divine Calculator called out, taking the lead towards the Forbidden Array. As a shimmer traversed the Magic Array Barrier, his voice echoed from within, "It's effective! Junior Brother, hurry inside. There might be a fortuitous opportunity awaiting us deep within the Heavenly Cutting Abyss."
Chen Nan hastened his steps, but just as he was about to cross the threshold of the restriction, he halted abruptly.
"Junior Brother, are you inside?" The Divine Calculator's voice called out again.
"Esteemed Brother Dao, please grant me but a moment; I shall join you presently."
A sudden thought of Tu Susu and the others crossed Chen Nan's mind. He knew that learning of his supposed demise would have inflicted great sorrow upon her. Now, alive and venturing into the perilous unknown depths of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, the outcome was uncertain.
Therefore, he wished to offer her some reassurance first.
Retrieving a Communication Jade Talisman, Chen Nan composed a message. Only after a considerable delay did a reply arrive, likely due to the immense distance separating them.
"Husband, are you truly alright? That's wonderful, I knew you would come searching for me!"
"Tell me your location, and I will dispatch someone to collect you. Fear not, for as long as I am here, no one shall lay a hand on you!"
Chen Nan felt a surge of secret delight, basking in the affectionate care he received, a clear sign of profound devotion.
"I am at the Heavenly Cutting Abyss."
Following Chen Nan's message, a prolonged silence from Tu Susu ensued, fueling a growing unease.
But eventually, a message from Tu Susu arrived, tinged with palpable shock.
"You're still at the Heavenly Cutting Abyss? Luan Kong is deceased, and without him, no one can open a spatial channel for you. How will you return?" Tu Susu's question resonated with his own predicament.
"I will not return for the time being."
"You are being reckless! What draws you so strongly to that desolate place? Do you genuinely intend to venture into the Heavenly Cutting Abyss? I absolutely forbid it!"
Chen Nan managed to assuage Tu Susu's fears, promising to prioritize his well-being before concluding their communication.
To the Divine Calculator's surprise, just as he assumed Chen Nan had finished, Chen Nan produced another Communication Jade Talisman.
This one had been entrusted to him by Liu Hanyue, allowing contact at any hour.
To Chen Nan's astonishment, the jade talisman was brimming with messages from Liu Hanyue, inquiring about his condition and expressing evident worry.
Recalling Liu Hanyue's grief upon learning of his self-destruction, he swiftly sent a message to reassure her.
As Chen Nan had anticipated, Liu Hanyue's abode had transformed into a somber gathering of distressed women, with both Liu Hanyue and Ning Yu present.
Upon hearing of Chen Nan's self-destruction, Liu Hanyue and Ning Yu were resolute in their intent to journey to the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, determined to retrieve even a fragment of his remains as a keepsake should he be truly gone.
However, they eventually found solace as the absence of a Teleportation Array to the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, their inability to breach space themselves, and the prospect of a journey spanning decades made their desperate plan impossible.
By then, even the faintest trace of Chen Nan's form would have long since vanished.
Despite abandoning the perilous journey to the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, their sorrow remained profound, casting a pall of grief over the residence that deterred novices like Qin Yuzhu from entering.
Receiving Chen Nan's message unexpectedly, Liu Hanyue's spirit soared with relief.
"Thank heavens! I always knew my husband was not so easily dispatched. Surviving a Golden Core self-destruction is truly miraculous!"