Cultivating Immortality in the Winter Wasteland.

Chapter 871 Lamb to the Slaughter

Chen Wang examined himself and found nothing wrong. Apart from the "trapped" character on the back of his hand, everything seemed unchanged from before.

The fairy maiden of Gushe narrowed her beautiful eyes and noticed the runes on Chen Wang's arm. She was immediately shocked and gasped.

Seeing this expression on the usually shrewd and ethereal fairy's face, Chen Wang felt a chill run down his spine.

Chen Wang calmly asked, "Does the fairy recognize these runes?"

The fairy's expression changed, and finally she sighed and said, "I know. Why is there this 'trapping' character on the back of your hand?"

Chen Wang asked, "Now that you know about this talisman, can you tell me its origin?"

Fairy Gushe sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist, do you know the legend that there was a scroll of scripture that fell from the Immortal Realm to the mortal world? It is said that it was stolen by a daring young man who then taught the techniques in the scripture, causing a great stir in the Immortal Realm."

Chen Wang frowned, and then said in a deep voice, "This 'trapping' character comes from that scripture?"

Fairy Gushe nodded and said, "That's right. According to the records in that scripture, there are thirty-six immortal runes, each of which represents a different meaning. No one knows what the scripture is used for, or what power these thirty-six runes have when combined. However, everyone who has received the scripture has become a master who has transcended the mortal realm in the cultivation world. Now that you have obtained this 'trapping' rune, I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse."

Chen Wang's heart stirred, and he asked, "Since the records in the scriptures are so domineering, why do I not know whether obtaining them is a blessing or a curse?"

Fairy Gushe said, "You did not obtain the cultivation method of the Binding Rune. Instead, you were marked by someone who cultivates the Binding Rune. Be careful of these people. They will be watching you in secret until you grow to the point where they deem you mature, and then they will devour you."

The words of the Fairy of Gu She made Chen Wang feel quite uncomfortable.

He frowned and said, "Will you eat me when I'm ripe?"

Fairy Gushe nodded and said, "Those old monsters and freaks hiding in the world, how do you think they survived? The world has changed drastically, spiritual energy has been depleted, and the laws have declined. If they didn't have delicious tonics, how could they have survived until now?"

Chen Wang said incredulously, "Those delicious tonics you mentioned, could they be from mortal cultivators?"

Fairy Gushe said, "That's right, I don't know these people very well either, but I still have to advise you to be careful of the owner of this Binding Rune."

As soon as the Fairy of Gushe finished speaking, she cupped her hands to Chen Wang and then soared into the sky.

Chen Wang was deeply shaken and had no time to ask her any more questions.

The Fairy of Gusha was a diviner, and her words were always so cryptic and ethereal that they left people completely bewildered.

What Fairy Gu She said was quite clear, but Chen Wang didn't believe her when she said she didn't know the owner of the immortal runes.

Just now, the Fairy of Gushe spoke eloquently, revealing those secrets from back then. How could she not know about these people?
Chen Wang frowned, thinking, "Who exactly is this Fairy Gu She? What does she want? She told me to be wary of the owner of the Binding Rune, but she didn't explain why..."

At this moment, the image of the old man in green robes from before appeared in Chen Wang's mind.

The old man's aura was extremely powerful. As soon as his figure appeared, he felt a brief moment of fainting and was powerless to resist.

Keep in mind that he was at the late stage of the Tribulation Transcending Realm, and the magical treasures he possessed were extremely powerful.

But in that instant, Chen Wang lost all will to resist when faced with that illusory figure.

Chen Wang was completely unable to predict or decipher the Taoist techniques used by this person, and could only stand there passively, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

This feeling greatly angered and displeased Chen Wang.

The thought of possibly being targeted by such a terrifying figure gave Chen Wang a headache.

He thought for a moment, put away the magical artifact in his hand, and left the Great Flame Heaven Secret Realm.

No matter what magic or supernatural power he used to expel the binding runes, they were like a brand on his skin, impossible to remove.

Even if the arm is cut off and the body is reborn, there will still be a "trapped" character on the reborn arm.

Chen Wang was very worried about this. He took a deep breath and finally gave up after trying many times.

His sea of ​​consciousness contains the primordial spirit of a great dragon, but unfortunately, Lord Dragon might not be able to defeat those people.

I wonder if the Golden Lotus of Thunder Pool can withstand it.

Chen Wang took a deep breath and suddenly felt somewhat helpless.

He was already in the late stage of the Tribulation Transcending Realm, and was considered a master in the myriad worlds. Even those Tribulation Transcending Realm experts who wanted to cross the myriad worlds to seize territory during the chaos, he was confident that he could contend with them.

But Chen Wang wasn't so confident when facing the monsters hidden among humans.

These people's methods are unimaginable. After their deaths, their Dao realms actually transformed into places like the Great Flame Heaven, forming small immortal realms that surpass all other worlds. With such cultivation and such existence, how could he possibly defeat them?
Chen Wang was very worried at this time. He returned to the cold winter and met Xu Yun.

Xu Yun has now gained some insights into cultivating the Heart Sword, and his overall demeanor has become increasingly ethereal.

She was the first to end her seclusion and was overjoyed to see Chen Wang return. She immediately ran to Chen Wang's side.

She had a very impressive figure and, despite her cultivation, still had a youthful face. She skipped and hopped over, leaving Chen Wang dazzled.

Xu Yun jumped suddenly as she got close to Chen Wang. After a surge of waves, Chen Wang felt a darkness before his eyes. Xu Yun was clinging to Chen Wang like a koala, her two soft, white arms wrapped around his neck. She smiled and said, "Husband, where have you been?"

Chen Wang said, "I have been to the Winter Solstice many times, but each time you were in seclusion. I just took a trip to the Great Flame Heaven."

Xu Yun gasped like a startled rabbit, released his arm from Chen Wang's neck, jumped off Chen Wang, and said in surprise, "The Great Flame Heaven has been corrupted by that strange Dao power. What are you doing there?"

She carefully examined Chen Wang, turning him over from front to back, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he was unharmed.

Her concerned expression made Chen Wang laugh.

Chen Wang said gently, "Don't worry, that strange power has disappeared and no longer pollutes the Great Flame Heaven. The Great Flame Heaven has returned to normal."

Xu Yun exclaimed again, "Really?"

Cultivation in the Great Flame Heaven is extremely fast. Although Xu Yun has exceptional talent, he also greatly enjoys this sacred place for cultivation.

Later, when the Great Heat came to an end, she was secretly disappointed for a while.

Now that she has learned that the Great Flame Heaven has been restored, a glimmer of light appears in her eyes.

Chen Wang tapped her on the head and said with a smile, "I haven't finished yet. I met the Heavenly Venerable Zhao Ningshen in the Great Yan Heaven."

Xu Yun's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

Zhao Ningshen's cultivation was extremely powerful; he was the terrifying Heavenly Venerable who loomed over everyone's hearts.

Xu Yun asked worriedly, "Are you alright? You don't look fine on the surface, but you're actually about to turn around and vomit blood and die, do you?"

Chen Wang said with a smile, "I have already killed him."

His dramatic and unpredictable description left Xu Yun's emotions fluctuating wildly.

Xu Yun patted his prominent chest, let out a long sigh, and said with tears welling up in his eyes, "You scared me to death! You did it on purpose!"

As she spoke, Xu Yun seemed to remember something and playfully punched Chen Wang in the chest. Chen Wang smiled and pulled her into his arms.

Xu Yun wanted to say something, but then she couldn't make a sound. She placed her hands on Chen Wang's chest and quickly wrapped her arms around his waist.

There seemed to be no one else around at this moment...

After a long while, the two separated. Xu Yun's face was flushed with an alluring blush. Her skin was extremely delicate, which made her look even more charming.

She looked at Chen Wang with her clear black and white eyes and said, "I missed you so much. I was really afraid something had happened to you when I came out of seclusion and couldn't see you."

In the past, Xu Yun knew Chen Wang's methods and abilities and was not worried that he would actually encounter any life-or-death danger.

But things are different now. Chen Wang is either dealing with the Great Flame Heaven or hidden Ascension Stage experts in the world, which makes Xu Yun very worried about him.

Chen Wang smiled and said, "Don't worry, we've encountered many crises before, but one enemy after another has fallen along the way. I'm sure I'll be able to overcome this difficulty this time as well."

Xu Yun nodded and said, "I know my husband will definitely have a way."

Chen Wang smiled, took Xu Yun's hand, and walked out.

There is a lake in the manor, and on the lake stands an antique pavilion, similar to the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.

Chen Wang and Xu Yun sat down in the pavilion.

The lake was teeming with koi. With a thought, Chen Wang condensed a wisp of spiritual energy and threw it into the lake like fish food. In an instant, hundreds of koi rushed over, greedily absorbing the spiritual energy.

Chen Wang is now a great master in the Tribulation Transcending stage, and even a wisp of spiritual energy he casually condenses is quite astonishing.

These koi are a variety transplanted from other heavens, and are said to bring good luck.

Chen Wang watched as a group of koi fish scrambled for the spiritual energy, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Xu Yun clapped her hands and cheered, she liked to see such a vibrant scene.

While the harsh winter is nice, it still seems somewhat wild and desolate compared to the cultivation world.

Although technology is developing rapidly, the vegetation in this world has not recovered enough and cannot compare to the beautiful scenery of the cultivation world.

Chen Wang said with a smile, "There are many fun and interesting places in the myriad worlds. I will take you to explore them later."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Okay, okay."

But then her face fell, and she stuck out her tongue, saying, "We're not going to run into those monsters, are we?"

Those super masters hidden among humans, and those reclusive powerhouses living in places like the Great Flame Heaven, are all called monsters.

Chen Wang smiled and said, "It's hard to say. The world is gradually becoming chaotic. I can only try my best to ensure that the worlds under my control do not change, but in fact, it is very difficult to do so."

Seeing the worry on Chen Wang's face, Xu Yun quickly said, "I'm sorry, husband, should I not have brought these things up at this time?"

Chen Wang was taken aback, then shook his head and said indifferently, "We'll deal with those bastards sooner or later."

The powerful demon from Fengdu Ghost City had left a deep impression on Chen Wang last time, and the world was becoming increasingly chaotic.

Xu Yun is innocent and naive, and her mind is very open-minded, which may be related to her broad-mindedness.

Chen Wang was unaware of this, but he felt very relaxed when he was with Xu Yun.

Although Xu Yun is already a great cultivator, she still retains the innocence and naivety of a little girl. This may be because she is too talented and cultivates too quickly. She has not experienced the tempering of time, nor the joys and sorrows of those around her. Moreover, under Chen Wang's protection, she has never faced the truly dirty and dark things in the world.

Chen Wang hopes to protect her purity.

He spent a pleasant day with Xu Yun.

As evening fell, a shy blush crept onto Xu Yun's face, and she would steal glances at Chen Wang every now and then.

Chen Wang, however, remained calm and continued drinking while talking about other things.

Xu Yun pointed to the moon outside and said meaningfully, "It's already so late."

Chen Wang nodded and smiled, "It's alright, have some more."

The spring night was too short, and Xu Yun stayed close to Chen Wang. Her figure was very alluring, but Chen Wang remained unmoved, like a saint.

Xu Yun blushed and gently bit her lip.

Suddenly, she noticed a mischievous smile on Chen Wang's lips, and her face turned even redder.

Xu Yun said loudly, "Oh, so you've been teasing me all along."

Chen Wang deliberately feigned a blank expression.

"Just kidding, what are you kidding me for?"

Enraged, Xu Yun pounced on Chen Wang and bit his ear, saying hatefully, "I'm going to bite you to death."

In this room filled with modern technology, a woman with fair skin and delicate features, like a fairy, was straddling Chen Wang in a cute yet fierce manner.

The moon in the night sky always gives people a cold and austere feeling, but that does not detract from the beautiful spring scenery of this night.

Chen Wang woke up the next morning.

Even at his current level of cultivation, he still maintains a normal routine. He does not want to become like a stone or a stone statue in a temple, as such a life has no meaning for him.

Chen Wang stretched gently, his muscles relaxed, and his body was filled with boundless power and energy.

Recalling Xu Yun's alluring yet somewhat awkward demeanor yesterday, he couldn't help but smile, and all the negative emotions that had accumulated in his heart had vanished without a trace.

After the appearance of this entanglement character, Chen Wang was somewhat worried, or rather, extremely worried, which even affected his state of mind during cultivation.

Being marked by such a terrifying figure, it seems impossible to break free.

But Chen Wang had already composed himself, and a fierce fighting spirit appeared in his eyes.

After a brief period of slump, Chen Wang began to think about how to deal with this unknown opponent.

"The cultivation world has always been a dog-eat-dog world; let's see who can devour whom this time!"

The morning sun was intensely bright, as is the winter sun, shining on Chen Wang's strong-featured face, making his thick eyebrows appear like two sharp swords, full of vigor.

He has resolved to challenge these powerful beings hidden in the world.

(End of this chapter)