Bringing Prosperity to the Human Realm

Chen Yang gazed at the main body of Buzhou Mountain, still unwilling to give up. But as he drew closer, the corrosion of the Chaos Qi grew ever more terrifying. Even the Xuanhuang Pagoda began to hum.

His expression turned grave, and he retreated. "So be it. I'll explore the outskirts for now. Once I'm stronger, I'll venture into the Buzhou Core."

With that, Chen Yang withdrew at full speed and soon reached the outskirts of the Buzhou Core.

Elder Zi manifested a figure and stroked his beard. "Now you've felt how dangerous Chaos Qi is, haven't you? Innate Qi varies in purity and concentration, and Chaos Qi is no different. The Chaos around Zixiao Palace is enclosed by the Chaos Fetal Membrane. Weakened over countless years, it's about the same quality as Black-Yellow Qi. Here in the Buzhou Core, the Chaos Qi on the outskirts is relatively low in quality. The deeper you go, the purer it becomes, and the more terrifying its power to assimilate you. So you'd best stay on the outskirts."

"Don't worry, Elder Zi. I've experienced it once. I won't act recklessly again. If I push any farther, even my Xuanhuang Pagoda will be corroded and assimilated." Chen Yang spoke with lingering dread.

"That's enough. We've gained plenty already. It's time to go. Staying any longer won't do us any good," Elder Zi urged.

Elder Zi was right. What had once been the Buzhou Core had become a land of Chaos. The spreading Chaos Qi was less dangerous on the outskirts, but anyone who stayed too long would still be devoured by it. Even though Chen Yang's life level had risen to the Chaos Level, he could feel the Chaos Qi assimilating his body. The deeper he went, the more terrifying that assimilation became.

Lingering