Chaos Stone

The immense pressure nearly crushed him.

His proud Immortal-Demon Power was easily suppressed by the power of this Formation while it was in operation.

How could it be so powerful?

Ning Qi gritted his teeth.

Veins bulged on his forehead, and he was drenched in sweat.

It was clear that this pressure was not just ordinary pressure.

This is due to the suppression originating from the rules of the Great Dao.

It made his Immortal Power Demonic Power seem to have been soaked into a swamp.

"Hmph, it can't even withstand the mountain-protecting Formation? What a joke."

Ning Qi gritted his teeth, struggling to support his body.

"No!"

Ning Qi gritted his teeth, having no choice but to use his privileges as a realm lord.

The realm of mountains and seas, the realm of vastness...

Give me your strength.

Ning Qi was screaming in his heart.

In an instant, he mobilized all the power within this realm.

A powerful force of boundary energy began to emerge, and strands of Origin power began to support his body.

"Call!"

After a few breaths, it completely converged into his body.

His aura suddenly surged, and his body, which had been hunched over, straightened up under his strong support.

The bones inside his body made a crackling sound like popping beans.

Is that all you've got?

Ning Qi Qi's muscles bulged, and surging waves of Immortal-Demon Power re-emerged around his body.

The profound aura of the Mountain and Sea Realm, the majestic grandeur of the Vast Realm, and the unparalleled power of the True Martial all contribute to its strength.

Let him regain his footing.

"Drink!"

Ning Qi seized the opportunity and used all his strength to push the door open.

"Squeak!"

The door that had been tormenting him for so long was finally pushed open completely by him.

"Huff... huff..."

Ning Qi gasped for breath, barely managing to stand by leaning against the wooden door.

Look at the courtyard in front of me.

In the center of the courtyard stands an attic.

The attic has only three floors, and although it has weathered countless years, it has left no trace on the building.

Looking down, in the center, there is a martial arts arena.

The training platform was over ten zhang tall, and he didn't recognize the stone material.

However, it gave off a sense of weightiness, which aroused Ning Qi's curiosity.

This kind of stone is unlike anything I've ever seen or heard of before.

Overall, it looks somewhat rough, and you can sense a kind of unsettling fluctuation within it.

He stepped forward, reached out to touch it, and felt a powerful surge of energy.

"Call!"

Ning Qi let out a long sigh and widened his eyes, "What kind of stone is this?"

Puzzled and unable to understand, he stopped paying attention to the stone and instead focused his attention on the martial arts arena.

Just one glance was enough to put his mind at ease.

There were bursts of Formation fluctuations from the array on the training platform.

A continuous stream of powerful fluctuations emanated from it.

"That's it!"

Ning Qi climbed the steps and arrived at the martial arts arena. "The Formation that has been suppressing me isn't the mountain-protecting Formation at all. The real core is actually the Formation on this martial arts arena!"

"What kind of Formation is this, and why is it set up on the training platform?"

Out of curiosity, Ning Qi took another step forward.

"Buzz!"

A dazzling light screen suddenly erupted from the center of the martial arts arena.

The Formation was fully activated and began to operate wildly, instantly enveloping the entire area.

Ning Qi, in particular, was completely enveloped within it.

From a distance, he looked as helpless as a child bound by countless Light Wave.

"Well!"

Ning Qi let out a miserable scream.

At that moment, he felt all the strength in his body being drained away by the light barrier of the Formation.

The power that had just been gathered from the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Vast Realm, and the True Martial was completely devoured.

"Damn it, what's going on?"

Ning Qi gritted his teeth, trying to back out, but it was too late.

The vast Immortal Power within his body began to be drawn away, and his strength was also being devoured.

The illusory image of the Dao Patterns behind him, which was in the nascent stage of the Great Dao Array Fruit, had also begun to sway precariously.

"How so?"

Ning Qi tried to reactivate the power he had just used, but found that the connection had been lost.

"Pass!"

Ning Qi's legs went weak, and he knelt directly on the martial arts stage.

"What kind of Formation is this?!"

Ning Qi felt his strength draining away, and he gritted his teeth with difficulty.

"Kid, how are you?"

It was at this moment that the voice of the Holy Ancestor came from the direction of the door.

Haizu was also there.

Behind them were Wei Xian and Lin Chen, who had come after hearing the news.

"Don't come in."

Seeing that several people were about to rush in, Ning Qi quickly reminded everyone.

What's wrong with you?

Are you alright?

"..."

All the people could see was him slumped on the martial arts stage, unaware of what had happened.

He had only rushed over to check on him after hearing his screams.

"There are two Formation here that can suppress our power, so you must not come in."

Ning Qi was worried they might come in, so he quickly reminded them.

"If we don't go in, what will you do?"

Can you get out by yourself?

"..."

Several people were talking at once, expressing their deep concern.

They could already tell that Ning Qi was not in good condition.

"I'll try it slowly. Damn, what kind of stone is this? And the Formation is so strange."

After responding, Ning Qi slapped the rock he was sitting on forcefully.

"This is... a Chaos Stone?"

At this moment, the Holy Ancestor's eyes widened, and he exclaimed in surprise, "It really is the Chaos Stone!"

"What? A Chaos Stone?"

Upon hearing his words, Hai Zu immediately turned his attention to the rock where Ning Qi was sitting.

"It really is a Chaos Stone, this... how is this possible?"

Lin Chen also recognized the stone, and his eyes widened in surprise.

"I never expected that the Chaos Stone, which has long been extinct, would appear here."

"And there's such a big piece."

The Holy Ancestor felt a sudden dryness in his mouth and muttered something.

"What kind of stone is this, and what is it used for?"

Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, Ning Qi couldn't help but ask.

Its origins can be traced back to the beginning of time.

"And its power is enough to drive all cultivators mad."

Wei Xian looked at the Chaos Stone beneath him and continued, "Legend has it that this Chaos Stone can exert invisible pressure on those who cultivate upon it."

"Some people use Chaos Stones, combined with lost Formation, to create a space that can put pressure on cultivators."

"This allows them to cultivate in a space different from the pressures of the outside world."

"Those who cultivate here can unleash several times, or even ten times, the combat power of their opponents if they were to fight in ordinary spaces."

"Pressure?"

Hearing his explanation, Ning Qi seemed to understand something.

So, this place was deliberately created as a training ground?

"In addition, Chaos Stones can also be smelted into Chaos Refined Iron."

"It can be used to forge divine weapons; it is said that most of the immortal artifacts were made from Chaos Stone."

Lin Chen picked up where he left off, continuing, "This is also why there are almost no immortal artifacts in the world now."

"Since Chaos Stones have become extinct, where can anyone smelt Chaos Iron?"

"Tsk tsk, kid, you've found a treasure."

"Such a large piece of Chaos Stone must be able to smelt a lot of Chaos Refined Iron."

The Holy Ancestor clicked his tongue, a slight smile appearing on his face, "We'll find a few master craftsmen to forge some immortal artifacts, and even if Haoshan makes a comeback, we won't be afraid."

"Not needed at the moment."

After thinking it through, Ning Qi felt relieved. "There are two Formation here, one is a mountain-protecting Formation, and the other should be the Formation you mentioned that works in conjunction with the Chaos Stone."

"My power has been almost completely drained by the Chaos Stones and the Formation!"

"Oh? Is that so? I'll give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Haizu stepped inside.

"Buzz!"

In an instant, a buzzing sound came from the backyard again.

She knelt on the ground almost instantly.

"That's amazing."

Hai Zu exclaimed in surprise, a look of solemnity flashing in his eyes. "The pressure of this Formation is too strong; this is definitely not Formation used by ordinary people."

"At the very least... it should be a training ground for experts at the late third rank of True Immortal, or even... possibly Martial Training Ground for experts at the Heavenly Immortal level."

"Call!"

Ning Qi took a breath and climbed off the training platform with difficulty and a disheveled appearance.

"Whoosh!"

In this way, the power that had just been drawn away instantly returned to the body.

Just as they said.

He now had the strength to move, but he could only take small steps, unable to move with the large strides he normally did.

"Training under this kind of pressure is not just about improving strength and physical abilities."

"It enhances our cultivation and our understanding of the Dao."

He was the first person to come into contact with this place, so he had more insights. "Hai Zu is right, this is not suitable for our current strength; its suppressive power is too strong."

"What if... we could chip off some of the Chaos Stone?"

"Is it because there are too many Chaos Stones?"

The Holy Lord remained interested in the Chaos Stones and was determined to acquire some.

"Don't touch them yet."

Ning Qi shook his head, then looked at the attic behind him. "It's safe now. I'll go check it out."

"Would you like to come in and watch together?"

"No need, but we should study the Formation here carefully!"

"Let's determine whether the problem is with the Formation or with too many Chaos Stones."

"I feel like we could even replicate these Formation and then carve out some Chaos Stones as well."

"Take this and let others use it for cultivation, to improve everyone's overall strength!"

Hai Zu, however, was focused on improving their overall strength. "As we said before, if Mount Buzhou can truly attract Inheritance, we will encounter these people again in the future."

"Strengthening our overall strength is the only way forward."

"Okay! Then you all come and study it together!"

"But I don't think we all need to be here!"

"After all, there are still many places to explore here."

Ning Qi did not reject her suggestion, and then continued, "Let's split up. A few people will stay here to explore, and the rest of us will continue to explore other places."

"Alright, then I'll go somewhere else!"

Lin Chen was the first to agree.

"I stayed."

The Holy Ancestor was interested in the Chaos Stone and naturally couldn't bear to leave.

"Then let's go, just the two of us."

Hai Zu didn't argue with him, and glanced at Wei Xian beside him.

"Then you'd better be careful."

Wei Xian nodded to her, then reminded everyone.

Don't worry, you guys need to be careful too!

"As you all saw just now, Wei Xian was indeed here; even that kid fell for it."

The Holy Ancestor nodded, using Ning Qi as an example to remind the others.

Then he watched Haizu and Lin Chen leave together.

"Go in and give it a try."

Wei Xian was also interested in this place, especially after seeing how Ning Qi had been suppressed here.

They were even more eager to come in and find out what was going on.

If he could be suppressed, what about me?

He actually held a grudge against me for losing to him once.

"You really have strength."

The Holy Ancestor had already gone inside first.

They were instantly overwhelmed by this pressure.

However, he used a clever trick, grabbing the door frame for support before he fell.

Even so, he was still somewhat disheveled.

"You need to use all your internal Cultivation Method to withstand it."

Ning Qi had already left the training ground and headed towards the pavilion.

Wei Xian and the Holy Ancestor went inside one after the other.

Wei Xian and the Holy Ancestor were in similar situations.

The two of them were soon drenched in sweat, but Ning Qi's reminder helped.

With all their might, they successfully entered.

The two of them, supporting each other, struggled to reach the Chaos Stone.

They then looked at each other and walked together onto the training platform.

"Well..."

The Holy Lord couldn't wait and went up first, only to encounter the same fate as Ning Qi.

He collapsed onto the edge of the training platform, letting out a scream.

Seeing his miserable state, Wei Xian couldn't help but pull her foot back.

However, wanting to experience just how powerful this martial arts arena was, I eventually stepped on it anyway.

"Call!"

"Waaah!"

His experience was the same as that of the Holy Ancestor and Ning Qi.

The person instantly lost all support.

He collapsed onto the martial arts stage, where he and the Holy Ancestor began to play a game of human pyramid.

"Be careful, don't go any further in."

Otherwise, you won't be able to get out, and I won't be able to save you.

Ning Qi was too lazy to pay them any attention.

Even though I already saw how pathetic he looked, he still came here to try.

They brought it on themselves.

His thoughts were already focused on this attic.

Who knows what treasures might be hidden in that attic built in such a secluded backyard?

Thinking to myself, I had already arrived at the door.

However, this time he was extra careful and did not rashly reach out to open the door.

Instead, he first channeled a wisp of Immortal-Demon Power, shooting it towards the door.

"Whoosh!"

After the bang, the door only shook slightly.

It was not opened.

"With that force, if I had used it outside, this door would probably have been blown away."

"Here, power is restricted; even the door cannot be opened."

Ning Qi shook his head, his eyes suddenly lighting up. "However, it also proves one thing: the attic has no Restriction."

"The people here must also know that anyone who can break through the Mountain-protecting Grand Array cannot be stopped by any other Formation."

After thinking it over, Ning Qi took small steps forward again.

He spread his Divine Sense and explored the attic.

After confirming that the doorway was safe, he reached out and pushed open the wooden door.

"Squeak!"

With a loud bang, the wooden door was fully opened.

"Call."

A musty, stale smell wafted over.

Ning Qi waved his hand, then looked closely.