diskusbooks Chapter 570: Escape from Death
Chapter 570: Escape from Death
Chen Futu glanced at the huge shadow beneath the sea, pondered for a moment, and then the wordless stele he had created suddenly grew larger. He then kicked it hard, and the wordless stele suddenly shot westward through the air. Before it turned into a beam of light, Chen Futu pulled Hua Hua onto it.
"Wow, you're so smart!"
Hua Hua rolled around excitedly on the blank monument.
Chen Futu hadn't expected it to actually work. This move was similar to Tao Pai Pai flying while standing on a wooden stake, and it was quite exciting.
"System, can I keep throwing stone tablets across the strait?"
【Can】
Don't you think that's unscientific?
[Martial arts planes circumvent certain physical laws; with the host's Saintly cultivation, crossing the Crimson Bone Strait using such methods is not difficult.]
"Is this so..."
Chen Futu sat on the stone tablet, stroking his chin and lost in thought.
Originally, he planned to take Hua Hua away from Baishilin first, and then use the Smooth Sailing Experience Card. After using it, the system's ability would definitely be able to dissipate the wind and waves and sea fog, and even the sea beasts might be blocked for three days. Three days would be enough for the two of them to take a kayak and use their true qi to push away from the dangerous area in the middle. Now, he has saved the Smooth Sailing Card.
"Hahaha! That felt so good! I'll use this method to cross the river from now on!"
Hua Hua now admires Chen Futu immensely. How come the powerful figures of the past never thought of using this method to fly? The speed is just too fast.
Chen Futu said with a dark face, "Crossing ordinary seas is no problem, but if you want to cross the Boundless Sea, I advise you to give up this unrealistic idea. The Boundless Sea is full of storms, and you could be buried at sea if there is any accident."
"Hehe, I know, but this method of traveling is still pretty good."
Hua Hua seemed eager to try, then counted on her fingers, wondering whether she should find a similar stone tablet or a tree trunk to fly on.
The wordless stele flew at more than four times the speed of sound. At this speed, it could reach the Northern Region in one or two days. However, it would require constant travel and replenishment of true energy, which would be troublesome. But the speed was really fast, shortening the time by more than half a month.
Next, Chen Futu obtained the complete map, which cost a full one million points.
"Red Bone Ridge?"
The first region you encounter when you set foot in the Northern Region from this direction is the Crimson Plateau, which is far larger than the Li Continent.
Chen Futu inquired about the acquisition of some materials, which were essential for crafting the Ancient Saint Puppet.
"The materials you mentioned are very rare, such as Crimson Gold. This stuff is a necessary main ingredient for the Sacred Path Array. However, I can take you to collect it. As long as you are willing to pay the price, it is not impossible to obtain it."
"That's for the best, then my efforts to save you won't have been in vain."
Chen Futu felt relieved. He had the idea of making Hua Hua his guide after saving her, and he could refine the Ancient Saint Puppet, which would give him an extra solid trump card when traveling.
Time flew by, and the two came to see the border of the Northern Region.
The ancient continent exudes desolation, and the weight of history is awe-inspiring. The crimson plateau at the edge is surrounded by a red glow similar to that of the central line, giving it a sense of gloom.
Two hours later, the wordless stele struck the plateau fiercely, and Chen Futu and Huahua finally stood on the land of the Northern Region.
After landing, Chen Futu sat cross-legged to recover from his injuries, while Hua Hua fell flat on her face.
These past two days have been incredibly grueling and exhausting. Even with my Saintly cultivation constantly replenishing the Wordless Stele, I couldn't keep up. Crossing the Boundless Sea was pure fantasy.
For a Martial Emperor like Xiang Huahua, the maximum number of times she can sustain herself is five or six. Therefore, each time she sustains herself, she must unleash a full-force attack. The burst of power in that instant puts a strain on her meridians, which can damage the physique of an ordinary strong person. After multiple attacks, her eight extraordinary meridians will be destroyed. In addition, there are also requirements for the materials used to sustain herself. Ordinary materials may disintegrate at some point.
Chen Futu and Huahua rested for a day at Red Bone Ridge before officially stepping onto this ancient continent.
According to the map, Red Bone Ridge is further subdivided into many smaller areas. Looking at those strange place names, Chen Futu had the illusion of playing an open-world game.
"This is my first time entering Red Bone Ridge. My elders said that the environment here is just as dangerous as the central route. We should specifically avoid the areas where the red fog is rampant to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Hua Hua was a very competent guide, chattering away the whole way.
Red Bone Ridge also has densely packed white stone pillars, but they are not as tall as the white stone pillars in the strait.
Several days later, the two explored along the path. The grass and trees on both sides of the road turned dark red, and even the moon hanging in the sky had a bewitching color.
Fortunately, Hua Hua led the way with a strange compass, so they didn't encounter any danger.
Chen Futu admired her somewhat, as the routes she led were all marked on the map. For example, the area on the left of the road they were on now was called the Burial Pit, and the area on the right was called the Bone Demon Mountain.
Without a map or a guide, most people would have wandered into these areas in a daze and encountered unknown dangers.
"Did you hear anything?"
Chen Futu pointed in the direction of Bone Demon Mountain.
Hua Hua immediately made a shushing gesture, "Don't point randomly, these places are very eerie, we should be respectful when we're out and about."
"You little brat, you're quite particular."
"Those who aren't particular are all dead. I'm very careful."
"Can we use our superior lightness skill to get out?"
"No, you saw it too. We're being chased by that thing at sea. If we cross over, it might disturb something. Let's stick to the road." Hua Hua said with a serious expression.
And so the two continued their journey, set up camp, drank beer, and ate barbecue, without encountering any major danger.
Even if Hua Hua occasionally goes astray, Chen Futu can always guide her back on track using the map.
Before they knew it, the two arrived at the outer area of Crimson Bone Ridge. Further ahead lay Zhenzhou, a small realm whose area was more than ten times that of Lizhou.
"It's finally out."
Hua Hua glanced back at the plateau shrouded in red mist, looking as if she still felt lingering fear.
During these days of travel, Chen Futu's spiritual power was significantly enhanced by the erosion of the red mist, while Hua Hua seemed to have been seriously ill, her face was deathly pale, and her big eyes had lost their luster.
[The aftereffects of the red mist require medication to restore mental well-being]
"Huahua, let's find a place to rest first."
Chen Futu couldn't treat her like a beast of burden, since he would need her help later.
Additionally, the map shows a nearby city called Taiping City, where you can rest and inquire about clues about materials.
The two leaped down the ridge path, and half a day later, Chen Futu took out a pill specially made by Wen Ruyu from his spatial storage to restore his spirit.
Hua Hua looked at the pills that were handed to her with a look of surprise and delight, "You even have such good stuff!"
Without any hesitation, she grabbed it and stuffed it into her mouth.
Chen Futu asked suspiciously, "Are mental-enhancing pills really that rare?"
"Of course. The depletion of spiritual will is different from the depletion of physical strength and true energy. To recover, special medicinal materials are needed, and most alchemists don't know how to do it. You come from Lizhou, and you can produce royal-level spiritual pills in some remote corner. I'm becoming more and more curious about your background."