Dashing Student Chapter 1413 1413: Entering the Abyss

To avert any unforeseen circumstances and to ease the concerns of Liu Hanyue and the others, Chen Nan made contact with them prior to his descent into the Heavenly Cutting Abyss. This action, however, elicited incessant eye-rolling from the Divine Calculator.

"Showing off, are we? Like you're the only one with a Dao companion?"

The Divine Calculator grumbled under his breath, "I'll find myself ten or eight Dao companions, switching one out daily right in front of you!"

Though Chen Nan couldn't witness the Divine Calculator's current expression, he could readily surmise its unpleasantness. Thus, after confirming his safety, he too proceeded towards the Restricted Array.

As ripples emanated across the Magic Array Barrier, the Divine Calculator registered Chen Nan's entry into the forbidden zone. With that, he conjured a spell, igniting a flame within his palm.

"Follow me!"

The flame, acting as a beacon, surged towards the depths of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, with Chen Nan in swift pursuit. He could discern waves of intense cold emanating from below, yet his own body remained unaffected.

Simultaneously, forceful gusts of Gang Wind swept over him without leaving a mark, while the savage wind continued its upward journey toward the abyss's zenith.

From the abyss's bottom arose wailing sounds, akin to mournful cries that sent shivers down the spine, as if one were being dragged towards the very depths of Hell.

Chen Nan felt a surge of gratitude for having consumed the Void God Pill, which shielded him from the biting cold and the relentless Gang Wind. Otherwise, even with his remarkably resilient physique, his survival would have been precarious.

The flame held in the Divine Calculator's hand flickered precariously under the assault of the wind. Its meager glow cast a limited illumination in the surrounding darkness of the abyss, prompting a heavy silence from him.

Time appeared to contort and lose all meaning within this desolate expanse. The descent continued unabated, yet the darkness seemed to stretch into infinity. Gazing upward yielded only more darkness, creating the sensation of being utterly lost.

Sensing the diminishing efficacy of the pill within him, the Divine Calculator's tone took on an urgent inflection. "Junior Brother Chen, we must increase our pace. You need to keep up!"

The guiding flame ahead elongated its trail, revealing seven shadowy stellar figures amidst the gloom. These lights shone brightly before rapidly dispersing into the depths below.

Observing this, Chen Nan too recognized the necessity of abandoning their slow, drifting descent. The abyss's true depth remained unknown, and the duration of their flight was uncertain.

Once the Void God Pill's restorative effects fully dissipated, they would be left to confront the soul-numbing cold and the vicious Gang Wind.

Consequently, he gathered bolts of thunder at his back, manifesting a pair of Thunder Wings. With powerful beats, his form shot through the darkness like a bolt of lightning, while the Seven Stars Mark materialized beneath his feet, a testament to the 'Seven Stars Stepping Gang Technique'.

In the briefest of moments, Chen Nan outpaced the Divine Calculator, accelerating with such extreme velocity that the latter grew anxious, calling out, "Wait for me, wait for me!"

The two figures traversed the oppressive darkness, and after a full two hours had elapsed, the internal effects of the Void God Pill had completely worn off, and they re-emerged into visibility.

The instant they reappeared, an intensely bone-chilling cold enveloped them. Chen Nan felt his very Divine Soul stiffen, as if a layer of frost had settled upon his mind, severely impairing his thought processes.

"Junior brother, save me!"

A desperate cry for aid echoed from behind. Chen Nan turned to witness the Divine Calculator frantically wielding his Compass, from which a flame erupted, attempting to engulf his entire being.

However, this rudimentary flame proved utterly insufficient against the pervasive cold of this place. He was visibly shivering, his lips turned a shade of blue, appearing on the verge of freezing solid.

Relying on his naturally robust physique and potent vitality, Chen Nan endured the harsh conditions slightly better than the Divine Calculator. He swiftly summoned the refined Liaoyuan Fire, enveloping himself in incandescent crimson flames.

Yet, even with the protective embrace of the Spiritual Fire, the frigid sensation persisted. He could sense that prolonged exposure within this suffocating darkness would inevitably lead to the permanent freezing of his Divine Soul, trapping him here for eternity.

"One Spiritual Fire is insufficient, then two, three!"

Clenching his teeth, Chen Nan marshalled all four of his Spiritual Fires, unleashing them as ferocious infernos that enveloped him. A distinct layer of golden fiery radiance stood out prominently against the profound darkness.

Fortunately, the combined might of the four fires succeeded in repelling the oppressive chill.

"Thank goodness that worked."

Casting a glance towards the imposing darkness that lay below, Chen Nan found himself pondering how the Demon Clan managed their descent. He questioned whether even a Demon King at the Nascent Soul Realm could possibly withstand such conditions.

The bewildered look on the Divine Calculator's face confirmed his own doubts.

Swiftly, his thoughts turned to the Flying Boat, positing that Luan Kong might have already installed restrictions upon it, thereby enabling the Demon Clan to penetrate this formidable darkness.

As these contemplations occupied his mind, the Divine Calculator finally reached his side, placing his hands possessively on Chen Nan's shoulder, drawing warmth from him.

At this juncture, a layer of frost had formed even on the surface of the Divine Calculator's body, presenting a pitiable sight and igniting a desperate urge to cling to Chen Nan.

"Trying to take advantage of me?" Chen Nan glared, quickly pushing the Divine Calculator away, simultaneously expanding the flame's halo to envelop the Divine Calculator as well.

As the cold gradually receded, the Divine Calculator finally came back to life: "How can it be so cold? Is it Hell down there?"

Hearing this, Chen Nan chuckled, his eyes fiery as he looked towards the darkness below, half-jokingly saying, "Maybe we're really heading to Hell."

"You were the one who dragged me here; why are you scared now?"

The Divine Calculator stiffened his neck, stubbornly saying, "Who's afraid? Daoist is only worried you'll give up halfway!"

But the trace of fear in his eyes couldn't be faked.

The two continued downward. The further they went, the more they felt a change from cold to eerie chill, a sensation surfacing from the heart.

It felt as though beneath them wasn't the Mortal World anymore.

Chen Nan's speed increased, pulling the Divine Calculator with one hand, turning into a streak of lightning, as the four different Spiritual Fires formed a drill in front of him, trailing a long fiery tail.

In the darkness, their firelight resembled a shooting star.

But just then, a gust of Gang Wind struck. By the time Chen Nan noticed, it was too late to dodge.

This time, without the Void God Pill, the Gang Wind hit them full on.

The four Spiritual Fires almost got extinguished. Chen Nan desperately circulated his mana and used the "Mountain and Sea Spirit Casting Record," turning his body into something akin to a sixth-grade Spiritual Artifact.

Even then, the Gang Wind nearly tore his body apart, as if separating flesh and bone, causing pain nearly sending him into a faint.

Time passed slowly. Yet in Chen Nan's perception, those few seconds felt like a year-long ordeal. Just when he could almost no longer hold on, the Gang Wind finally blew over.

Weakened, Chen Nan stumbled in the air, his face pale. Looking down, he was shocked to find deep, bone-revealing wounds on his body.