After an unknown amount of time, the golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel was the first to exhale a long breath and open his eyes.
Although her face was still somewhat pale, and her blonde hair had faded a little.
But his breathing had become much calmer, and his eyes regained their sharp gleam.
The ape woman then stopped her practice, her injuries temporarily suppressed.
She moved her arms, and the bones made a slight cracking sound, indicating that her powerful physique was rapidly recovering.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing relief and determination in each other's eyes.
They stood up at the same time, walked to Chen Zhan, Lady Li, and Li Qingshan, and bowed solemnly once again, their posture extremely humble.
The golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel spoke sincerely, filled with deep gratitude for surviving such a calamity. "Senior Chen Zhan, Madam, Fellow Li Qingshan, this life-saving grace is heavier than the Divine Mountain!"
My husband and I will never forget this!
"If it weren't for your intervention, we would both be doomed today, and the lineage of the Sacred Battle Angel would likely have been severed."
His voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly, a lingering fear from being pulled back from the brink of death.
The ape woman nodded vigorously. Her voice, unlike her delicate appearance, carried a mountain-like steadiness and determination. "Thank you!"
My wife and I will forever remember this kindness!
She didn't say much, but the gratitude in her eyes was equally genuine.
Chen Zhan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as calm as a deep well. He glanced at the two of them, nodded slightly in response, and said nothing more.
But his invisible authority and calm demeanor only inspired more awe.
Lady Li was standing beside him, said gently, "You two don't need to be so polite. It's fate that we met here."
Is the injury still stable?
Her tone was concerned, which eased the tense atmosphere somewhat.
Li Qingshan also stopped his internal energy cultivation, stood up to return the greeting, and said in a calm tone, "Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities."
He paused, a perfectly timed look of "confusion" and "curiosity" on his face, and then asked, "To be honest, I, Li, have been in a deep sleep for too long due to some reason, and my memories of the past are blurred. I have only recently awakened and returned."
I am quite unfamiliar with the current world situation and the various forces at play; it feels like a different world.
I wonder where this place is?
"And who exactly are those Blood Angel who are chasing you two?"
His words were half true and half false, attributing his "abnormality" to the "return from slumber."
This aligns with Chen Zhan and the Sacred Battle Angel's speculation about his "ancient battle spirit" or "the resurrection of ancient heroic spirits."
In this world where the spirit of war endures through the ages, this is truly the most reasonable explanation.
Upon hearing this, the golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel showed an expression of "I knew it," which then turned into a heavy sigh.
He gestured for Li Qingshan to sit down on a smoother stone stool nearby, and then he and his wife sat down as well, beginning their story.
Chen Zhan did not close his eyes again, but remained quietly sitting in the corner, as if he was recuperating.
It was as if he were listening to a world order that he might already know well, yet always finds new changes.
Lady Li sat quietly beside Chen Zhan, her gaze calmly fixed on the Sacred Battle Angel, clearly also quite concerned about the current situation.
"Since Fellow Daoist Li has asked, I will answer to the best of my knowledge."
The golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel composed himself, his gaze filled with reminiscence and a hint of pain, and said, "We are currently in the edge of the Western Heaven Realm, a vast and chaotic region known as the Forgotten Mountain Range."
This place is far from the core divine realm ruled by the major gods.
For example, " the Holy Light Divine City under the Lord of Lord of Radiance," or " the Abyssal Demon Domain of the Darkness Main God."
This place is a melting pot of all sorts of creatures, with relatively scarce resources, fragile space, and laws that appear somewhat chaotic due to the ancient war.
But precisely because of this, it has become one of the last refuges for many hunted individuals, lost races, or forces seeking to hide.
It serves as a buffer zone between the forces of light and darkness, and also a lawless land where evil and opportunity coexist.
" Western Heaven Realm, Forgotten Mountain Range,"
Li Qingshan silently memorized these names, which corroborated his vague understanding of another world.
The outline of this world's geography gradually took shape in my mind.
"As for the current cultivation system,"
The golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel continued, his tone becoming more serious, "Although the specific details may have evolved over time, the division of major realms has remained largely unchanged from ancient times to the present."
The mainstream is generally divided into Fifth Rank, which can be regarded as the transition between the mortal and the extraordinary. The main purpose is to solidify the foundation and temper the physical body and energy.
Breaking through the peak of the Fifth Rank leads to the Sixth-Rank True Martial Realm!
A glint flashed in his eyes, as if recalling the pride he felt when he first entered this realm. "At this point, the cultivator's essence, energy, and spirit are initially united, and the soul is condensed, allowing for the initial integration into a small world."
By harnessing the power of heaven and earth and controlling a portion of the spatial force, flying through the air is merely a matter of course.
In the Human World, a Sixth Rank expert is already considered a master, and those who reach the peak can be called overlords.
Exceeding one's limits of power will incur divine punishment, making one unacceptable in the mortal realm.
Li Qingshan's heart stirred slightly. Based on his own perception and the description of the Sacred Battle Angel, he secretly calculated. " Sixth-Rank True Martial Realm, with a condensed divine soul that merges into a small world and controls space, such power."
In terms of both the level of life and the application of power, it is roughly equivalent to the Four Extremes Secret Realm of my universe.
The Four Extremes connect heaven and earth, evolve the Four Symbols, and can also gain a preliminary grasp of the laws.
It seems that although there are differences in the basic realms between the two realms, the ultimate path leads to the same goal.
He noticed that Madam Lady Li, the wife of Chen Zhan, was at this level of cultivation, equivalent to the Four Extremes Secret Realm.
Unaware that Li Qingshan was making an astonishing cross-realm comparison in his mind, the Sacred Battle Angel continued, "Breaking through the Sixth Rank barrier is the Seventh-Rank Immortal Martial Realm!"
This is a qualitative leap, a difference between the mortal and the immortal realms.
Thus, having pierced the fog of life and death and condensed an immortal soul, one truly enters the realm of longevity.
It can Void, travel long distances, and even rely on its understanding of the laws.
Create your own personal space for storage, to fight enemies, or as a last refuge.
At this point, they have transcended the ordinary rules of the Human World.
However, it is still subject to the great laws of heaven and earth, and requires the comprehension of a deeper level of primordial power.
" Seventh-Rank Immortal Martial Realm, Longevity Domain, Void, Opening a Personal Space, Comprehending the Origin."
Li Qingshan's mind raced. "This sounds like it corresponds to the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm in my system in terms of leaps in life level and exploration of the essence of the world."
The Dragon Transformation Nine Changes, culminating in a leap to the heavens, is also a crucial step in transcending the mortal realm and attaining sainthood. It involves a more profound mastery of the power of the Void, marking the beginning of touching upon the Dao and "principle."
Above the Seventh Rank is the Eighth-Rank God King!
Within the realm of the God King, his own laws suppress the outside world, and his words are almost law; he is a true overlord.
My wife and I, along with most of the Blood Angel who had been chasing us, are in this area.
Li Qingshan nodded to himself. "I am currently at the First Heaven of the Immortal Platform realm, but my combat strength in the regular Eight Prohibitions realms is equivalent to that of the Immortal Platform Second Layer."
Due to the suppression of this realm, its combat strength is roughly at the level of Eighth-Rank God King.
His calculations combined his experience fighting the Blood Angel with his initial understanding of the strength of the laws governing this realm.
In its early stages, the Shrouding Method focuses on developing the human body's own cosmic potential, often resulting in extremely strong combat power among those at the same cultivation level.
However, they are suppressed in this realm and cannot fully exert their potential.
The golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel's tone grew increasingly solemn, even carrying a hint of longing and awe. " Ninth-Rank God Emperor!"
That is the realm of the truly powerful, standing above all living beings, where one's spirit and strength undergo a fundamental leap.
Life forms are beginning to transform towards a higher level.
The God Emperor is unfathomable, and his specific power is beyond my ability to fully describe.
Rumors circulate that they have already been able to influence and even modify the rules of a local world to a certain extent, making them veritable rulers of a region.
As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily drifted back to Chen Zhan, who stood expressionless in the corner.
With boundless awe and a hint of undisguised shock, "As for Senior Chen Zhan's methods just now, his willpower annihilated several Eighth-Rank God King as easily as crushing ants."
Even the Blood Prison Domain collapsed instantly. In my opinion, the senior must be at least a peerless expert at the peak of the God Emperor.
They might even have already touched the legendary threshold of the Heaven Rank!
" Eighth-Rank God King, nearly invincible within his domain, whose words become law, probably corresponds to the First Heaven of the Immortal Platform."
That is, the level of Half-Step Great Power, or even stronger.
A Ninth-Rank God Emperor, capable of influencing and modifying local rules, likely possesses combat power equivalent to the Second Heaven of the Immortal Platform or Immortal Three Severing the Dao the Dao?
As for the Heaven Rank,
A wave of emotion surged within Li Qingshan. "The power Chen Zhan just displayed absolutely surpasses that of an ordinary Immortal Platform Third Heaven."
That absolute control over the laws is likely at the level of Immortal Four Saint, or even higher!
And this is only under the condition that he is seriously injured and not in perfect condition; how terrifying would he be in his prime?
"As for the origins of the Blood Angel who are hunting us down,"
The voice of the blonde Sacred Battle Angel pulled Li Qingshan back from his shock.
His tone was filled with hatred, helplessness, and a hint of sorrow at the infighting among those of the same origin. "They and my Sacred Battle Angel race, in ancient times..."
They belong to the same Light God Pantheon, believe in the same light, and uphold a similar order.
He clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white. "But, I don't know when it started, maybe after a upheaval that swept across the heavens."
They took completely different paths.
We, the Sacred Battle Angel, still uphold the ancient glory and covenant, believe in pure light and an indomitable fighting spirit, and safeguard order and maintain balance.
But the Blood Angel, in their pursuit of faster and stronger power.
They have long since fallen, betraying their initial vows and indulging in bloodshed, slaughter, and destruction.
They believed that only through extreme destruction and plunder could a new order be born.
Behind this, there is likely a powerful figure at the God Emperor level, or even an even more terrifying being, secretly supporting and driving it!
They are purging and annexing those of us who cling to ancient traditions.
The goal is to seize the core of our race's heritage, the Heart of Sacred Battle!
Mentioning " the Heart of Sacred Battle," the Sacred Battle Angel's breathing quickened.
The ape woman reached out again and grasped his hand firmly, offering silent support.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. "It is not just a powerful artifact, but also a symbol of the strength and will of my people."
It contains the battle memories and law imprints of our ancient ancestors.
Without it, the Sacred Battle Angel might truly exist in name only.
" The Heart of Sacred Battle," Li Qingshan murmured the name, knowing that this must be a crucial item of immense importance.
It is not just about power, but the very soul of a people.
Lady Li frowned slightly, clearly realizing the seriousness of the matter.
At this moment, Chen Zhan, who had been silent like a statue, slowly spoke.
His voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to possess some strange magic, piercing straight through the air.
It resonated clearly in the depths of everyone's heart, carrying a sense of vicissitude and indifference that had pierced through countless ages and witnessed the vicissitudes of life. "Light and darkness coexist, Yin-Yang are interdependent, this is the Heavenly Dao."
However, the laws of heaven and earth are restless and the spiritual veins are blocked, making it no longer a good place.
The fruits of today are the result of causes sown countless ages ago.
Those unresolved debts and pent-up resentments will eventually require a thorough reckoning.
His words remained vague, like a prophecy, but they touched upon the essence of things more deeply than Gu Xin's account.
He mentioned "the imperfections of heaven and earth" and "the restlessness of the laws," pointing out the fundamental problems of this realm;
The mention of "debts from eternity ago" and "a thorough reckoning" subtly points to the shroud that hangs over the Divine Tomb World.
The grandest and cruelest backdrop is that Heavenly Dao is ruthless, treating all living beings as mere straw dogs.
And that heaven-defying war that has lasted for countless years, sacrificed countless gods and demons, and continues to this day!
Upon hearing this, both the blonde Sacred Battle Angel and the ape woman showed a mixture of awe and deeper confusion on their faces.
They could sense the astonishing amount of information contained in Chen Zhan's words.
However, given their level of understanding and knowledge, they could not fully comprehend the immense waves behind this; they only instinctively felt a sense of unease and bewilderment.
Lady Li sighed softly, seemingly deeply moved by the heaviness conveyed in Chen Zhan's words.
The worry in her eyes deepened as she looked at Chen Zhan.
But after saying that, Chen Zhan fell silent again, saying nothing more, as if he had just casually commented on the weather.
He clearly tacitly approved of the Sacred Battle Angel ' perception of Li Qingshan as a "returning war spirit".
Building upon this foundation, the novel subtly reveals the deeper "illness" of this world and the impending storm.
Li Qingshan remained calm and composed, his mind as clear as a mirror.
"The world is in flux, and the laws are in turmoil. Yes, this is the most fundamental characteristic of the Divine Tomb World!"
The Heavenly Dao itself has a problem; it is no longer the embodiment of impartial and selfless rules.
Instead, it was filled with malice, causing the laws of the entire world to become disordered and the spiritual energy tides to become unpredictable.
This also makes it easier for various war spirits, lingering regrets, and ancient wills that should have been at rest to be disturbed and revived.
Chen Zhan's words were stating a fact, reminding me that the world today is a huge vortex, an abnormal battlefield.
The so-called power struggles are perhaps just small ripples on the eve of this grand reckoning.
Through in-depth communication with the golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel and interpretation of Chen Zhan's profound words.
Li Qingshan's understanding of his place in this world, the potential risks, and the true nature of this world.
By comparing the information with what I had read in my previous life, I gained a clearer understanding.
"The road ahead is fraught with difficulties, fraught with danger at every turn."
He thought to himself, a sense of urgency rising within him, "The most urgent task at present is to seize every second, adapt to the laws of this world as soon as possible, eliminate the rejection, and restore or even enhance my strength."
At the very least, one must possess the basic capital to establish a foothold in this world and avoid easily becoming cannon fodder.
Now that Chen Zhan has saved the Sacred Battle Angel, the destruction of the Heavenly Dao is probably imminent.
Even Eighth-Rank God King or a Immortal Platform -tier Immortal Platform cultivator would likely be nothing more than a slightly higher-level pawn in such a vortex.
A ninth-tier Divine Emperor at the second level of the Celestial Platform might have some ability to protect himself.
However, to gain a certain degree of initiative, or even to uncover deeper secrets, greater power will likely be needed.
He looked at the blond Sacred Battle Angel and their wives, whose expressions were solemn, and then glanced at Chen Zhan in the corner, who seemed to blend into the entire ancient cave.
And Lady Li beside him, whose brows were furrowed with worry yet remained calm, understood in his heart.
This ancient refuge of the Sacred Battle Angel will be the true starting point for his journey in this perilous Divine Tomb World.
The first and crucial stronghold for accumulating strength.
Silence returned to the cave, broken only by the faint glow of the Eternal flowing runes on the stone walls and the long, powerful breaths of a few people.
The power of the elixir dissolved within the bodies of the Sacred Battle Angel, and the seals and hidden injuries within Chen Zhan's body slowly but steadily healed.
Lady Li stood by, silently regulating her breathing.
Within Li Qingshan's sea of consciousness.
Countless pieces of information about the laws of this realm are being rapidly deduced, analyzed, and attempted to be integrated.