Guided Traversal
"Has something major happened on your end?"
"I was just being chased for a bit, then I found a place to find someone to take the blame, and while I was at it, I stayed home for two days and even discussed cultivation!"
Zhang Xuezhou had previously measured the limit of time travel, and this time, he returned to the Sinkhole No. 2 in almost the same time limit. Ren Anran knew that something must have happened to Zhang Xuezhou in the other world.
Hearing Zhang Xuezhou's simple and relaxed tone, Ren Anran couldn't feel relaxed at all.
Zhang Xuezhou may seem to have been steady and reliable over the years, but whenever he provokes an opponent, that opponent is bound to be a top-tier figure.
The world is vast, but there aren't actually many top-level competitors. As long as there's a conflict of interest, they're bound to clash.
Zhang Xuezhou is at the top level in this world, but the other world is even stronger. Even if he is not at the top level, he is close to it, and the opponents he encounters will inevitably be very troublesome.
"If only I could go and help you," Ren Anran said regretfully. "I don't need to do much, at least you wouldn't have to fight alone!"
"Perhaps it really might happen in the future!"
Zhang Xuezhou responded with a smile.
Zhang Xuezhou's response was not a joke at all. The connection between Ren Anran and the dual Yang souls is more plausible than his entanglement with the mallard duck.
By either forming a contract with the giant tree or, like the Emperor, traveling with the giant tree, one might be able to travel to another world in spirit.
If one can master the art of possessing a body through the Corpse-like creature, then one will have a place to permanently reside for one's soul.
Ren Anran's individual strength is not weak, but it is no match for the top cultivators of the other world. He has learned the Chinese language and integrated into the cultivator system to consult various classics, which has been of immeasurable benefit to the improvement of the Yin-Yang School's Realm Technique.
Zhang Xuezhou was also quite looking forward to Ren Anran taking a trip to another world.
"This is something I really long for!"
Zhang Xuezhou gave a relaxed introduction, while Ren Anran's eyes lit up slightly.
Clearly, Zhang Xuezhou's composure stems from his ability to handle situations.
However, the other world was full of dangers, making it difficult for Zhang Xuezhou to escape.
Hearing that Zhang Xuezhou's death was legitimate and legal, and that as long as he didn't directly clash with his competitors, Zhang Xuezhou would almost certainly be out of trouble, she was astonished.
Zhang Xuezhou's mention of traveling the world certainly fascinated Ren Anran.
This is not just a simple tourist attraction; it's about integrating into society, acquiring more advanced knowledge, and thus gaining a higher level of understanding. This is far superior to Ren Anran's closed-door approach to research in the Sinkhole No. 2.
After quickly expressing their wishes, the two briefly concluded their discussion about the other world.
"Changkong Yinghao, Changkong Yinglian, and Li Qi have been waiting for you for a long time. They want to try the Sword-Guiding Technique to traverse and twist. If everything is successful, we will send them out in the second or third batch!"
Zhang Xuezhou and others, whose cultivation levels were relatively high, were located near the giant spirit jade, while Ren Yisheng and others, whose cultivation levels were slightly lower, were in the middle, Changkong Yinghao and others, whose Realm Technique were insufficient, were in the distance.
The group endured month after month in this small world. Although it seemed that Zhang Xuezhou had traveled back and forth several times, more than half a year had passed.
Nearly a month had passed, and as everyone grew accustomed to the way of life in the Sinkhole No. 2, their living space became increasingly cramped.
The giant spirit jade emitted an increasingly heavy aura, causing the concentration of Spiritual Qi to rise everywhere. Many people kept their distance, yet continued to receive nourishment from the Spiritual Qi.
The reason why everyone sought shelter from the Spiritual Qi was no joke; their bodies were finding it difficult to withstand the prolonged nourishment.
Zhang Xuezhou had previously experienced a surge of Spiritual Qi into his body, which brought him good fortune in his Grain Avoidance Instruction. He even benefited from it while narrowly escaping death, but at that time, he was more likely to have his body burst and die.
The situation in the Sinkhole No. 2 was similar, except that compared to the violent Spiritual Qi of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains Formation, the Spiritual Qi here gradually increased, and the impact on the body was not obvious.
But nothing can withstand the cumulative erosion on the body over time. Some people may benefit from it, while others may find it difficult to endure.
Everyone clearly hoped to enter and exit normally, and then make appropriate transitions and adjustments.
"You've all mastered the Sword Drawing Technique in less than a month?" Zhang Xuezhou exclaimed in amazement.
"It's not difficult to draw upon your 'human influence' right now," Ren Anran said. "Everyone either already possesses control or is just waiting to develop it to enter the Eighth Sequence. Your control over 'fast and slow' has been analyzed by Lord Badun, and with the accumulation of three mental techniques, the difficulty of entering the field isn't high. Changkong Yinghao and the others are also teaching you step by step. Even someone with a dull mind can learn it!"
"Has Zhou Rihui finished his studies?"
No!
Ren Anran shook her head.
Of all the people, only Zhou Rihui encountered difficulties.
Zhou Rihui is ultimately not Zhang Xuezhou; the lack of a supportive layer makes it difficult to compensate for, and he cannot achieve success across different sequences.
Among everyone, Zhou Rihui was the most diligent, but his results were also the least.
As Ren Anran walked for several miles, Zhang Xuezhou saw the excited crowd and Zhou Rihui, who was slowly swaying his body while holding a sword.
He glanced at Zhou Rihui, who scratched his head, looking somewhat dejected.
"You guys go out first, I'll stay here a little longer, this place won't kill me!"
Zhou Rihui waved to Zhang Xuezhou. His mindset was relatively healthy. The reason for his dejection was that others had achieved success in their cultivation while he still lacked the sword sense that Changkong Yinghao had mentioned.
"Don't rush. The fewer people there are, the easier it will be for me to carry it. I might even be able to disassemble Luo Burang's device and bring it in. You can then activate the Seventh Sequence here and then go out," Zhang Xuezhou said.
"I knew you'd have a way with things!"
Zhou Rihui's dejected expression turned into a beaming smile.
The fewer people there are in Sinkhole No. 2, the less supplies they will need, and Zhang Xuezhou's supplies will inevitably be diverted elsewhere.
Zhang Xuezhou's words were not boasting; he truly has the ability to achieve the relevant goals.
Zhou Yueyan has already entered the Seventh Sequence, and as long as the conditions are met, Zhou Rihui feels that he will have no problem at all.
If the basic conditions are not met, effort and diligence will only offer a slim hope, but once the steps are reached, one can take a step forward.
If he had entered the Seventh Sequence, he might not have acted as foolishly as he is now.
Zhou Rihui relaxed his mindset and even watched with a happy expression as everyone moved through the distorted test.
"An Ran, how's the situation outside?"
At the twisted position, Zhang Xuezhou stood in front, while Changkong Yinghao and others behind him constantly adjusted their postures to guide him.
The figure vanished in an instant, leaving everyone somewhat uneasy, unsure whether the three people being led were still alive.
Ren Yisheng quickly turned to Ren Anran, who was standing beside him, and asked.
"They've gotten out safely, and now they're all standing on the platform coughing!"
Ren Anran blinked, then informed everyone of the good news that the travel was proceeding normally.
Having spent a considerable amount of time in the Sinkhole No. 2, the change in environment caused significant stress, with violent coughing occurring incessantly on the high platform, even more intense than in Badun.
This inevitably reminded Ren Anran of the many fire meteor beings. These beings would inevitably cause discomfort when traversing the world, which explains why Xu Lu mentioned that he would inevitably transform the world after finding its origin.
This transformation doesn't seem to stem from whatever one thinks in one's heart, but rather from the needs of the cultivator's body in grasping the origin.
What others found unfamiliar was perfect for Zhang Xuezhou, and even Ren Anran benefited from it.