Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1170 - 566: Kunpeng Nest No. 9, Little Kunpeng in Danger (2)

Merely sending out the SOS signal alone would drain its spirit; there was but a single chance.

It found itself ensnared within the trap.

After careful consideration, only this human Cultivator possessed the capability to rescue it.

Therefore, it promptly dispatched a distress signal directly to Jiang Fan.

"Damn it all!"

In a flash, Little Kunpeng Ming emitted a piercing cry, as if it had been struck by some unseen force.

The connection between Jiang Fan and Little Kunpeng was instantly severed.

Any attempts to re-establish the link were thwarted by an unseen power residing in the void.

There was no room for doubt; Little Kunpeng Ming had truly stumbled into grave danger.

"To think it would encounter trouble in the Northern Continent?!"

Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Earlier, he had been fully aware that Little Kunpeng had ventured to the Northern Continent.

Considering Little Kunpeng’s prowess, it could traverse any region within the Void Realm.

Moreover, it was intimately familiar with Void Power, enabling it to journey through the void with unrestricted ease.

Even when confronted by an insurmountable foe, it could make a swift escape.

And each time it undertook an expedition, Little Kunpeng would invariably return with a plethora of treasures, amassing considerable wealth.

But now, it appeared Little Kunpeng had indeed hit a formidable obstacle.

For while the Void Realm presented an image of safety, it in reality concealed perilous threats.

Particularly those peculiar entities that lurked in the shadows.

A single misstep when interacting with them could invite the risk of utter annihilation.

It was abundantly clear that Little Kunpeng Ming had plunged into severe predicament this time.

Should Jiang Fan refrain from intervening to rescue it, there was a significant likelihood of its demise.

Boom~~

In the subsequent moment, another message penetrated the depths of Jiang Fan’s sea of consciousness.

"Kunpeng Ming is ensnared within Kunpeng Nest No. 9, fettered by the soul-exchanging anomaly. Facing a nine-to-one chance against life, but what you are unaware of is that it is not Ming communicating with you, but the soul-exchanging anomaly itself. It aims to lure you to Kunpeng Nest No. 9, intending to capture you all in a single sweep."

"Destiny shall provide you with guidance."

"Destiny Hint One: The soul-exchanging anomaly is a terrifying peculiar entity, possessing the ability to silently usurp the soul of a being and assume their identity. Unbeknownst to many, some beings have already been replaced by the soul-exchanging anomaly, a deception almost undetectable by external observers. During the Ancient Era, numerous powerful figures and True Spirits fell prey to the schemes of the soul-exchanging anomaly.

Furthermore, the soul-exchanging anomaly conceals itself within Kunpeng Nest No. 9, plotting to betray the Kunpeng and usurp its soul. It has lain in wait for countless years, finally anticipating Ming’s arrival.

Ming has not perished due to the Destiny Dao Contract you formalized with Kunpeng Ming. While the contract binds it, it also granted it survival against the soul-exchanging anomaly’s assault; otherwise, it would have been instantly annihilated.

The soul-exchanging anomaly is cognizant of this fact. To achieve its objective of soul exchange, it necessitates your demise as well, for only then will the contract's power dissipate. Consequently, it has adopted the guise of Ming’s voice, endeavoring to deceive you into journeying to Nest No. 9, thereby ensnaring you all."

"Destiny Hint Two: Comprehending the soul-exchanging anomaly’s machinations, you possess the option to forgo a visit to Nest No. 9. Although, for the present, Ming will not be slain by the anomaly, its survival will not persist indefinitely; within approximately ten years, it will be utterly consumed by the anomaly, transforming into a living dead entity, and you will also forfeit an ancient True Spirit cub. Concurrently, the soul-exchanging anomaly’s strength will escalate, further diminishing the origins of the Void Realm."

"Destiny Hint Three: Should you elect to venture to Kunpeng Nest No. 9, exercise extreme caution, as it is an immense spatial labyrinth. If you are not of Kunpeng lineage, you risk becoming hopelessly lost within the maze, becoming ensnared in spatial turbulence, and never locating the genuine Kunpeng Nest. However, with the guidance provided by destiny, pinpointing the true Kunpeng Nest is not an insurmountable challenge for you.

Yet, even upon discovering the authentic Kunpeng Nest, your subsequent adversary will be the soul-exchanging anomaly; it covets your soul, perpetually seeking an opportunity to devour it.

Nevertheless, the soul-exchanging anomaly is indeed formidable; it can camouflage itself within any creature’s physical form, rendering it invisible and exceedingly difficult to eliminate, possessing an almost unkillable nature.

Fortuitously, you possess the Ancient Secret Treasure, the Exquisite Tower; within its confines, you can completely imprison the powerful and terrifying anomaly, eternally restraining its influence."

Absorbing this influx of information, a brilliant light flickered within Jiang Fan’s eyes.

He recognized that the current predicament of Little Kunpeng’s captivity was far from straightforward; a conspiracy likely lay hidden beneath the surface.

However, he had never anticipated that the adversary would prove to be such a dread-inducing peculiar entity.

Undoubtedly, these peculiar beings from the bygone Ancient Era have long lurked within myriad ancient cave mansions.

They patiently await the opportune moment for their awakening.

Should a Cultivator possessing insufficient fortune inadvertently stumble upon these cave mansions, they would not discover an opportunity, but rather invite a terrifying calamity.

Ancient Cave Mansions may surface not always as a boon, but potentially as harbingers of doom.

"This is both catastrophe and potentially, opportunity."

Jiang Fan balled his hand into a fist.

While the soul-exchanging anomaly presented a terrifying prospect, the information gleaned from destiny's hints suggested it wasn't insurmountable.

Moreover, should this peculiar situation be resolved, he would not only safeguard Little Kunpeng.

He would also secure the Treasures within the Kunpeng Nest and diminish the anomaly's formidable power.

This presented an ideal win-win outcome.

Consequently, this expedition to the Northern Continent was indispensable.

Whoosh!

With this realization dawning, Jiang Fan wasted no time, unfurling the Gate of the Void and setting his course for the Northern Continent.

......

Concurrently, in a specific region of the Northern Continent.

This location is identified as Kunpeng Nest No. 9.

It serves as the ancestral lair, meticulously constructed by Little Kunpeng Ming’s father during the bygone Ancient Era.

As the adage goes, a cunning rabbit possesses three burrows, and a Kunpeng is no different.

It established various hidden sanctuaries across the realms, each laden with riches amassed over eons.

However, these sanctuaries are invariably riddled with lethal, intricate traps.

Even a cultivator at the Mahayana stage venturing within would face certain annihilation.

This is due to its nature as a colossal spatial labyrinth, resembling a void-embedded honeycomb, concealed deep within the fabric of existence.

The entrance to such a lair remains elusive to the average cultivator, often undiscoverable.

Even if fortune were to grant them discovery, the true peril commences only upon breaching its confines.

The spatial honeycomb contains myriad distinct pocket dimensions.

Each of these isolated spaces is a deathtrap; a single misstep inside spells almost certain demise.

Navigating the sole correct pathway to penetrate the lair's deepest sanctum is a feat bordering on the impossible.

This inherent danger is the reason no one dares to trespass in the Kunpeng Nest.

For ages, the Kunpeng Nest has remained one of the most secure enclaves within the Void Realm.

Yet, at this very moment, the Kunpeng Nest is experiencing an unprecedented and unsettling infiltration.

Deep within the lair's core, a Kunpeng has been maturing within a vast, sanguine pool.

This pool is a legacy left by the ancient Kunpeng, brimming with immeasurable vitality.

It originates from a potent medicinal fluid concocted from numerous Ancient Spirit Medicines.

For Kunpengs, it offers profound developmental advantages.

A young Kunpeng can immerse itself in this pool, significantly accelerating its maturation process.

Upon reaching Kunpeng Nest No. 9, Ming promptly discovered the blood pool bequeathed by its progenitor.

Overjoyed, it remained oblivious to the grave peril lurking within this sanctuary.

It suddenly succumbed to the insidious machinations of the Soul Swap Demon.

At this juncture, a tenebrous aura erupted from its form, manifesting as a dark net poised to wrench its soul free and utterly consume it.

"Kid, yield now."

"Even your father met his end at our hands."

"You are merely a fledgling Kunpeng; you stand no chance against us."

"Submit immediately, and perhaps you can mitigate some of the suffering."

The Soul Swap Demon taunted.

"Silence! My father is not dead, and you could never have defeated him."

"You are delusional if you think I will surrender."

Little Kunpeng Ming was simultaneously startled and incensed.

A profound regret washed over it for having ventured here, never imagining that its father's sanctuary had already been breached by adversaries.

Were it not for the Dao Contract binding it, its soul would have been obliterated long ago.

Its survival until this moment would have been impossible.

"Heh, you still dare to resist?!"

"How much longer do you believe you can endure?"

"Earlier, I harnessed your essence to dispatch a distress signal to your contractor."

"It will not be long before he arrives to effect your rescue."

"At that point, both of you will be ensnared."

The Soul Swap Demon declared with wicked glee, a tactic it had executed countless times with effortless proficiency.

"How can that be?!"

Upon hearing this, Little Kunpeng Ming's expression contorted in alarm, utterly unprepared for such a stratagem.

If it were isolated, perhaps it could hold out for a time.

But the arrival of that human would undoubtedly lead to their joint capture.

Its only hope was that this particular human would not be so foolish as to fall prey to the demon's deceitful ploy.