The Prince of Yan's Residence, the Cold Abyss Well.
Lu Guan stood with his hands behind his back by the well, his posture as upright as a pine tree, but his gaze was fixed on the ancient well.
The wellhead churned with the ceaseless energy of heaven and earth, rising and swirling like mist and rosy clouds.
The light reflected off his face, making it appear and disappear intermittently, sometimes clear, sometimes blurry, as if his whole being was immersed in a layer of flowing spiritual light.
After a long while, he sighed, a look of helplessness and indescribable desolation appearing between his brows.
"What a pity, it's a good well, but I can't use it."
He had just tried to cultivate his internal energy by the Cold Abyss Well, hoping to use the power of this precious place to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
The energy of heaven and earth was indeed vigorous, surging into his body in waves.
But the panel was completely unresponsive, like it was dead.
This cultivation paradise, coveted by others, suddenly became a tasteless burden for him.
Admittedly, he could rely on the Cold Abyss Well to absorb the energy of heaven and earth, making his cultivation speed much faster than in ordinary places.
With consistent effort, even water dripping on stone can eventually lead to success.
Chen Jingchou used this well to cultivate diligently for several years before seizing the opportunity to soar to the top in the Inner Landscape Realm and achieve his current level of cultivation.
But he's cheating!
Even if it's faster, can it still be faster than the panel simulation time?
"Panel, oh panel, you've really caused me so much trouble."
Lu Guan shook his head, looking heartbroken. "I, a hardworking and diligent person, have actually become unwilling to work hard under your corrupting influence."
"What? The 'I'm trying' message on the panel counts as my effort too!?"
He slapped his thigh suddenly, and the pain and indignation on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a self-righteous look.
Then everything will be fine.
How can the image of myself on the control panel, diligently studying and practicing asceticism, not be considered myself?
It's just that the effort was outsourced; in essence, it's still Lu's diligence and hard work.
Lu Guan rubbed his temples. The stinging sensation deep within his Divine Thought had subsided, and his mind returned to clarity.
This means he can use the panel to perform simulations again.
'It was incredibly dangerous to simulate something without any Divine Thought warning.'
Lu Guan secretly became alert.
After all, if one cannot sense the crisis emanating from the panel, it is extremely easy for the simulation time to be too long, and one's mind will be overwhelmed by the vast amount of time information.
Fortunately, the first few simulations were not long, and we managed to stop just before the limit was reached.
However, as one's skill level increases, the simulation time required for further advancement will inevitably increase dramatically.
At that point, the role of Divine Thought becomes even more crucial.
'So cultivating immortality is still the more promising path; what respectable person would practice martial arts?'
Thinking of this, Lu Guan happily brought up the panel, but instead of rushing to simulate it, he turned his attention to the [ Dao Field ] section.
" The Inner Landscape realm is a wonder of heaven and earth, infinitely Mystery."
He stared at the description, his gaze flickering, already having some guesses about the function of the [ Dao Field ].
'It's related to the Inner Landscape Domain, and as for its infinite Mystery... it's most likely related to Mystery. Could it be that it will give me another Mystery?'
With this in mind, he no longer hesitated and immediately spent a thousand years of Cultivation to exchange for a [ Dao Field ].
[Remaining Cultivation: 835 years]
"Boom!"
But then, in the Inner Landscape Domain, amidst swirling clouds and mist, a Dao Field suddenly appeared.
Its power was no less than that of a pillar of heaven collapsing or the earth's axis crumbling.
The entire Inner Landscape Domain trembled, and the chaotic energy surged like boiling water, only gradually calming down after a long while.
The main body of the Dao Field is a thatched hut, which, though simple, exudes an otherworldly aura.
But there were blue stone steps and purple bamboo fences, all perfectly natural, as if it were the place where a true Daoist master had cultivated.
In the center is a stone table with an ancient bronze incense burner on it, burning incense. Wisps of smoke rise and form cloud-like shapes in the air, lingering for a long time.
The moment the Dao Field was set up in the Inner Landscape Domain, Lu Guan suddenly had a sudden realization, understanding the profound mystery of this Dao Field.
"This Dao Field is called infinitely Mystery because it truly is infinitely Mystery."
"However, it's not something I can just take and use directly. Instead, I can use the Dao Field to simulate any Mystery I've personally encountered."
In short, it means that when someone is fighting me, I can take over and use their Mystery as the fight progresses!
Realizing this, Lu Guan's eyes shone brightly, almost overflowing with brilliance.
The scope for maneuver in this Dao Field is far greater than he had anticipated!
He immediately stood up and shouted towards the sky:
"Lord Chen!"
The next second, Chen Jingchou cast a curious Divine Thought:
"???"
Lu Guan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Please feel free to ravage me!"
"!!!"
Chen Jingchou's Divine Thought jolted violently, his tone filled with surprise and uncertainty. "... What did you say?"
"I said—" Lu Guan said with an air of righteous indignation, "Please, Lord Chen, use your [ Pacify Mountains and Rivers ] Mystery to utterly ravage me."
"Don't hold back, please don't be polite."
Chen Jingchou fell silent.
So long that Lu Guan began to suspect that the other party had simply severed the connection with his Divine Thought and left.
After a long while, he finally appeared in the courtyard, and his first question was:
" Lu Guan, tell me honestly, did you hurt your brain while fighting that tiger demon?"
After all, this was the first time in his life he had encountered such a request.
Lu Guan shook his head, his expression earnest. "Please, sir, unleash your full power. I am eager to witness the true might of [ Pacify Mountains and Rivers ]."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jingchou, though not understanding, respected it.
He pondered for a moment, then a flicker of excitement flashed in his eyes.
Judging by this kid's astonishing speed of improvement, he might surpass him soon.
The journey from the fourth to the eighth level of the Inner Landscape, which would take others decades or even a lifetime, could probably be completed in just a few months for this kid.
He had a premonition that this opportunity to beat his opponent up might only come once in a lifetime.
And it was the other party who requested it.
'What else is there to say? Just give him his wish!'
The next second, the energy of heaven and earth was suddenly sealed off.
[ Pacify Mountains and Rivers ]!
Lu Guan suddenly felt as if he had become blind, no longer able to sense even the slightest bit of the energy of heaven and earth.
His five senses were all present, yet the omnipresent, subtle spiritual energy in the world suddenly lost contact with him.
At the same time, Chen Jingchou his five fingers to the sky, as if he were holding the entire sky in his hands.
One could see the energy flowing between the five fingers, each finger drawing upon a powerful spiritual force, the five energies merging into one, like five sacred mountains rising side by side.
Countless energies of heaven and earth converged in his palm, growing denser and denser with each gathering.
In the end, it almost solidified, pressing down so much that the surrounding air could not bear the weight.
Divine Ability -- [ Heaven-Supporting Divine Palm ]!
"Boom!"
Chen Jingchou's true level of skill was also revealed at this moment.
The Inner Landscape Realm Eighth Heaven!
With a difference of four levels in cultivation, the outcome was without a doubt.
When the palm struck down, Lu Guan felt as if the sky had collapsed.
He didn't even have time to react before he was slammed into the ground.
Chen Jingchou refreshed, left the courtyard, grinning.
As Lu Guan rubbed his chest and grimaced as he got up, he cursed Chen Jingchou for his ruthlessness, but he was also satisfied.
Inside the Dao Field, the ancient bronze incense burner emitted wisps of smoke that rose slowly, eventually forming a cloud-like seal script in mid-air.
The seal script flows smoothly, its style profound and dignified; it is indeed—
[ Pacify Mountains and Rivers ]!