OBS Chapter 2031 Surpassing the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation
Chapter 2031 Surpassing the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation
Chapter 2031 Surpassing the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation
Upon seeing this, Chen Fei's eyes revealed a clear look of surprise.
He hadn't expected the other side to be so resolute, choosing such an extreme attack when they weren't completely trapped and still had the strength to fight back.
Those in the surrounding spectator area also showed surprise, and an uproar ensued.
"The Earthly Element is collapsing; is this a case of mutual destruction?"
"We've only exchanged one move, why is it like this?"
Clearly, no one expected Luo Jingrong to be so resolute. This was completely illogical and unlike the choice a prodigy demon cultivator who had forged the foundation of the Earthly Dao should make.
"Hey!"
The giant axe, burning with dark red flames of destruction, cleaved down without hesitation, striking Luo Jingrong's own body.
However, the expected carnage and self-destruction did not occur.
Just as the giant axe touched his body, Luo Jingrong's body was strangely split in two.
It wasn't split in two, but rather two complete and independent individuals that separated from the same body.
One of them remained in that terrifying state of frantically burning his origin, his body completely engulfed by dark red flames of destruction, his aura violent and chaotic. This was Luo Jingrong, who had chosen the collapse of the Earthly Realm and burned his origin.
The other one's aura suddenly dropped, falling from that world-destroying peak to an ordinary fifteenth-level limit.
His face was pale, and his eyes held a hint of weakness, but more so a sinister look. This was a split off form that retained the original body that could be restored to its foundation and origin in the future.
In an instant, it was as if two Luo Jingrongs had become a duel against Chen Fei.
Although one of the main bodies was only a normal fifteenth-level limit expert, the other clone was a fifteenth-level limit expert of the Earthly Origin Dao Foundation who had burned his origin.
In this extreme state of burning one's origin, its combat power is already enough to withstand a true Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation for a moment, not to mention that there is a main body of the same realm supporting it from the side.
"This...this is a clone? No, that's not right..."
"It is divided into two, and the aura is somewhat different."
Luo Jingrong's transformation surprised many onlookers, and even Chen Fei couldn't help but show a clear look of surprise in his eyes.
This is something that cannot be accomplished simply through cultivation techniques or supernatural powers. The only explanation is that Luo Jingrong himself possesses a very special Dao body.
This Daoist body, combined with cultivation techniques, allows him to forcibly separate his combat state from his survival state at crucial moments, forming two independent yet connected entities, thus producing such a unique effect.
"Jie Jie..."
Both Luo Jingrongs simultaneously revealed ferocious and gleeful smiles, their eyes filled with identical madness and killing intent, and each of them held a giant axe in their hands.
"die!"
The two roared in unison, transforming into two destructive streaks of light, one after the other, carrying earth-shattering power as they slashed towards Chen Fei.
"Buzz!"
The puppet's eyes blazed with starlight, and it instantly appeared in front of Chen Fei. Its arms moved rapidly across its chest, leaving behind mysterious trails.
As it moved, layers of light shields, magic walls, and spatial folds, formed from array patterns of different attributes, appeared out of thin air in front of it.
At the same time, countless multicolored sword energies, ice, fire, lightning, and even strange energy attacks with corrosive and slowing effects surged from all directions towards the two rushing Luo Jingrong like a storm.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The deafening explosions continued in unison, as if countless stars were erupting at the same moment.
The incredibly violent energy fluctuations swept across the sky and the ground, completely tearing apart the clouds above the Life and Death Arena, and even the solid ground of the Life and Death Arena was plowed with furrows by the aftershocks.
The colorful sword energy and various attacks shattered and vanished the moment they came into contact with the giant axe's edge, unable to stop it in the slightest.
The layers of defenses in front of the puppet were continuously shattered and disintegrated under the terrifying axe force.
"Crack... Bang!"
The shattering of numerous magic shields caused the puppet's body to tremble violently, dimming the radiance flowing across its surface.
However, taking advantage of this brief obstruction, the long-awaited phantom of the linked array in the sky finally solidified completely, descending with boundless Daoist charm and spatial fluctuations.
A semi-transparent light shield, shimmering with starlight and mesmerizing colors, expanded instantly from Chen Fei and the puppet array, completely enveloping an area spanning thousands of miles.
As the chain formation fully descended, the defensive light membrane in front of the formation puppet, instantly strengthened by the power of the formation, barely blocked the two axe blows from Luo Jingrong. However, the light membrane still appeared to be on the verge of collapse, covered with cracks, and was clearly about to shatter.
The puppet immediately carried Chen Fei, using the impact of the axe's force to retreat rapidly. At the same time, starlight flickered in its eyes as it began to mobilize the power of the linked array.
"Buzz!"
The spatial rules within the entire array underwent a drastic change in an instant; light distorted, directions became disordered, and the sense of distance was infinitely stretched and compressed.
Luo Jingrong felt a blur before his eyes. Chen Fei and the puppet array, who were just inches away, seemed to have suddenly merged into the surrounding starlight and mist, becoming blurry and difficult to lock onto.
"Boom! Boom!"
The two terrifying axe-like forces, having lost their clear targets, slammed into the void within the great formation, throwing the energy and rules of that area into chaos.
"A cowardly fellow who hides his true colors!"
Luo Jingrong frowned slightly and snorted coldly. He could feel the great formation interfering with his perception and locking on. But he wasn't flustered, because before absolute power, all tricks were futile.
"Clang clang clang..."
Just then, countless destructive sword energies condensed again around the great formation, attacking the two Luo Jingrongs from all angles like a storm.
"Little tricks!"
Luo Jingrong's destructive clone, which had burned its source energy, looked disdainful and casually swung its giant axe.
The axe blades formed an absolutely safe zone with a diameter of about one mile, like the strongest barrier.
All incoming attacks were easily shattered and annihilated the moment they came into contact with the axe-shaped barrier, unable to get close at all, as if all the attacks were moths drawn to flames.
Those who had bet on Chen Fei to win suddenly looked grim in the surrounding spectator area, a sense of foreboding rising in their hearts.
From the moment we started until now, no opponent has been able to disregard the attacks of the linked formations like Luo Jingrong has.
His effortless demeanor made it seem as if Luo Jingrong was not a cultivator at the Earthly Origin Dao Foundation level, but rather a powerful cultivator who had mastered the power of the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation level.
"Oh no... this bet is in danger..."
"The Earthly Dao Foundation that burns its very essence is truly terrifying!"
"The formation's attacks are completely ineffective; how can we possibly fight this?"
Various anxieties and whispers spread through the spectator area.
Within the interconnected array, the puppets and Chen Fei's figure constantly flashed, disappeared, and reappeared amidst the starlight and mist.
Their positions were unpredictable and unpredictable, entirely dependent on the grand formation's manipulation of space, preventing the two Luo Jingrong from detecting their true location.
Chen Fei stood quietly beside the puppet, his gaze flickering slightly.
The fact that array cultivators cannot possess top-tier combat power in direct confrontations is fully demonstrated at this moment.
His array formation realm, after integrating so many array formation inheritances, would be equivalent to the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation level in cultivation techniques if compared horizontally.
But at this moment, facing Luo Jingrong, whose combat power had surged dramatically after burning his source energy, Chen Fei could only temporarily evade his attack by using the chain formation instantly activated by the array puppet.
Back in the Demon Lotus Realm, Chen Fei was able to suppress Lian Guanlin and his Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation level cultivators using the linked array, which was indeed due to the special rules within the Demon Lotus Realm.
The power that suppressed all cultivators and demonic cultivators amplified the array's ability to draw upon the power of heaven and earth, thus making the array's power shine.
However, in an environment without such special suppression, this would obviously be difficult to do.
Chen Fei was not surprised at all by this.
Formations have limitations, and this is especially true of formations that are temporarily activated and mainly rely on formation puppets for their operation.
It is not the same as the mountain-protecting formations or city-defense formations that require a huge amount of effort and resources to set up in advance to protect a force or a region. Their power and applicable occasions are completely different.
"Come out, you coward! All you can do is hide in your turtle shell?"
"Is that all your formations are capable of? It's not even enough to tickle me."
"Come out and face your death, I'll give you a quick and painless end!"
Inside the formation, Luo Jingrong constantly provoked Chen Fei with various foul words, trying to make Chen Fei agitated and take the initiative to show himself and confront him directly.
But what Luo Jingrong saw was only a relentless barrage of attacks coming from all directions.
These attacks couldn't get close to him, but they constantly drained his attention.
Luo Jingrong's aura began to grow increasingly agitated, because there was a time limit to burning his source energy. After that time, the combat power of his destructive clone would drop significantly, and it might even collapse completely.
At that time, he alone would be no match for this array cultivator.
Luo Jingrong had not expected that this chain formation was not only so powerful in attack, but also so incredibly capable of concealment and disruption.
He was a Dao Foundation cultivator, and his perception would reach its peak when his origin was burned. Even so, he still couldn't clearly pinpoint Chen Fei's true form.
Even if he occasionally locks onto a target based on intuition or subtle spatial fluctuations, Chen Fei has already moved to another location by using the spatial transformation of the grand formation whenever he is about to launch an attack.
If Luo Jingrong is a true Tianyuan Dao Foundation cultivator, he can unleash even greater power with every move, and his attack range and might are enough to destroy the heavens and the earth. Naturally, he can gradually summarize the rules, and even directly use force to break through skill, forcibly tear apart the entire formation, and then find Chen Fei's true form.
But Luo Jingrong was different. He only approached the limit after burning his source energy. Although his attacks were violent, they had not yet reached the level of being able to instantly cover the entire array or ignore spatial interference.
"Bastard!"
Sensing that the burning of his inner essence was about to reach its limit and that the aura of his destruction clone was beginning to show signs of instability, Luo Jingrong cursed loudly, his face full of resentment and rage.
"Open it for me!"
The two Luo Jingrong roared simultaneously, their giant axes bursting with brilliant dark red light as they slashed fiercely at the same array barrier in the same direction.
"Tear!"
A huge crack was torn open in the array barrier, and two figures of Luo Jingrong flashed out from the crack and appeared outside the array.
However, once outside the grand formation, the barrier of the formation made it even more difficult for Luo Jingrong to pinpoint Chen Fei's true form. As for tearing apart the entire interconnected formation... the combined attack power of the two Luo Jingrongs was just a tiny step short of that.
Feeling the rapid decline of the aura of the destructive clone, and the weakness brought on by the backlash of the splitting and burning of the main body, Luo Jingrong's expression was twisted to the extreme.
Despite having the upper hand and completely dominating the situation, they ultimately had to give up due to time constraints...
"Admit defeat!"
A roar filled with resentment, frustration, and boundless rage erupted from Luo Jingrong's mouth.
A flash of white light, and the two Luo Jingrong figures disappeared simultaneously from the life-and-death arena.
[Winning grants 9 Source Points. Forcing your opponent to concede grants an additional 4 Source Points.]
As Luo Jingrong conceded defeat and left, the massive array that had enveloped the heavens and earth slowly dissipated, turning into starlight and merging into the void. On the life-and-death stage, only Chen Fei and the slightly dim array puppet remained.
Chen Fei quietly looked at the spot where Luo Jingrong had disappeared. With a thought, his figure also vanished in a soft white light, leaving this arena where eighteen fierce battles had taken place.
Eighteen consecutive wins!
This achievement is enough to cause quite a stir in this area where peak 15th-tier cultivators clash. Moreover, he accomplished it as an array cultivator.
But Chen Fei wasn't particularly pleased with himself. He glanced at the source points stored in the mark on the back of his hand.
After a series of victories, he had accumulated a considerable number of Source Points: 243.
He already had more than enough time to exchange for Time-related spiritual materials. More importantly, Chen Fei knew that relying solely on the current linked array and array puppets, it was becoming increasingly difficult to continue making great strides on the Life and Death Arena.
Luo Jingrong has not yet truly shattered his great formation, but his next opponent is likely to be a powerful figure who has truly forged the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation, or an existence with even more bizarre abilities that can counter formations.
Since that's the case, why not go back first and use the source points you've earned to improve your strength, especially your physique, to make up for this last weakness?
After all, the life-or-death arena is a place where life and death are decided. Although Chen Fei also has the authority to admit defeat, each time he admits defeat, it consumes a large number of source points. For someone who urgently needs source points, there is no need for such an option.
On the stage of life and death, seeing Chen Fei's figure disappear, the countless spectators in the surrounding empty stands couldn't help but let out a sigh and a discussion that was still unsatisfying.
"Eighteen consecutive wins! It's so exciting to watch!"
"The duel was spectacular, and it even brought us so many Xuanjing (mystic crystals)." A cultivator who seemed to have gained a lot slapped his thigh, saying with a mixture of excitement and regret.
For many spectators, Chen Fei's appearance not only brought a spectacular battle, but was also a treasure trove.
"Who knows when we'll encounter such good fortune again?" another person sighed, shaking their head.
Chen Fei left the duel area and returned to the relatively quiet exchange area of the Myriad Realms Martial Arts Arena. He walked straight to a ball of light and reached out to touch it.
The familiar sense of spatial shift returned, the scene before him changed, and Chen Fei reappeared in the ancient Lin Yuan Pavilion, which floated beside the abyss in the void.
Inside the pavilion, the aroma of tea wafted through the air, and the old man in the gray robe remained seated as if he had never left.
Seeing Chen Fei's figure solidify, the old man raised his head, his peaceful gaze sweeping over him, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"Young hero, you've arrived." The old man reached out, picked up the teapot, and poured Chen Fei a cup of fragrant hot tea.
"sit!"
Chen Fei didn't stand on ceremony and sat down opposite the old man. He didn't touch the cup of tea, but spoke directly: "Senior, this junior would like to exchange for something."
The old man nodded. "Young hero, please speak."
"A crystallization of the future!" Chen Fei stated his choice.
Of the four types of time-related spiritual materials we've seen before, the Future Shadow Crystal is the most suitable choice for cultivating the future true form.
Upon hearing this, the old man nodded, then extended his withered finger and gently tapped the air in front of him.
Chen Fei felt a slight warmth on the mark on the back of his hand as sixty-four source points were deducted. At the same time, in the void in front of the old man, a strange crystal containing countless fragments of shimmering, colorful images materialized out of thin air.
Chen Fei reached out and carefully caught the precious crystal, then put it into his sleeve.
After purchasing the spiritual materials, Chen Fei did not leave immediately. He looked at the calm old man in front of him, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Senior, I have another question to ask you."
"Speak freely." The old man picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
"Can a fifteenth-level cultivator cultivate a sixteenth-level Tai Cang Realm technique?" Chen Fei's voice carried a hint of inquiry.
Chen Fei knew very little about the sixteenth-level cultivation technique, as there had never been such a cultivation level in the Xuan Yu Realm before.
Upon hearing this question, the old man put down his teacup, glanced at Chen Fei, and slowly said, "You can cultivate."
Chen Fei's eyes lit up slightly.
"However," the old man changed his tone, "it's very difficult to forge! Even if you were lucky enough to succeed, it would be more harmful than beneficial!"
"Senior, please clarify."
"Your soul cannot support the will and power that transcends the rules required for the cultivation technique to truly operate. Forcibly activating it will instantly burn your own origin and even your Dao foundation to compensate for that huge gap, and there is no way to stop it."
"At best, your foundation will crumble and your cultivation will be completely ruined; at worst, your soul will be scattered and your true spirit will be annihilated." The old man's words carried a chilling warning.
Upon hearing this, Chen Fei felt a chill run down his spine.
The old man's description matched some of his previous guesses. Cultivating techniques across major realms was a major taboo in the Xuan Yu Realm, and it seems that this hasn't changed even in the Primordial Continent.
Of course, Chen Fei has his own trump cards, so he might actually be able to cultivate.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior."
Chen Fei bowed respectfully. "This junior has another question: Is the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation already the strongest power within the fifteenth rank?"
He asked another question because, lacking a proper lineage, Chen Fei's understanding of many powers was still based on his time in the Xuan Yu Realm.
Upon hearing this question, the old man smiled faintly. He looked at Chen Fei, nodded slowly, and then shook his head.
"The Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation is indeed the strongest power that can be achieved within the fifteenth level without any aftereffects."
The old man's words affirmed the status of the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation: "It represents the most perfect exploration of one's own potential, the highest level of understanding and integration of the rules, and forges the supreme Dao foundation for the future Tai Cang Realm and even higher."
"but…"
The old man changed the subject again, looking at Chen Fei and saying:
"If one is willing to pay the price of some irreversible side effects, theoretically, it is possible to obtain combat power beyond the Heavenly Origin Dao Foundation at the fifteenth level."