Chapter 394
Cao Zhen stared at the back of the Demonic Lord Qing Shi for a long, long time without seeing him rise, and finally had to cease his observation out of helplessness.
"I wonder how Ling Xi and the others are doing."
A look of concern appeared in Cao Zhen's eyes as he began to connect with Ling Xi. The team of disciples he had previously arranged should have ensured their safety.
However, the situation is different now; at present, no one can use immortal energy or demonic qi. Although the disciples of Four Treasures Peak have all cultivated the Eight Nine Mysterious Art, making their physical bodies much stronger than those of cultivators in the same realm, problems still remain.
For example, Ling Xi has not really practiced swordsmanship or sword technique and cannot unleash immortal energy. Her best talisman and array plate are likely unusable.
As China Cloud quickly connected, the images of Ling Xi, Wàn Rén Dí, and Yan Yourong appeared in his view.
In this scene, the three of them were hiding in a cave, with Ling Xi guarding the entrance, while behind her, Wàn Rén Dí and Yan Yourong were each resting on one side of the cave.
"Ling Xi, what is your current situation? Is it true that you cannot use immortal energy and demonic qi?"
Suddenly, Ling Xi looked up, a hint of joy appeared on her face. This was her mentor's voice. She nodded quickly and said, "Yes, Master. I don't know why, but since nightfall, I, along with my junior sister and junior brother, cannot use immortal energy.
Moreover, we encountered a few cultivators on the way, and they too were unable to use immortal energy and demonic qi."
Ling Xi spoke, and a look of surprise suddenly appeared on her face, as she said in astonishment, "Master, how did you know this? Have you also arrived at the River of All Realms?"
"That's right, I've also entered the River of All Realms," Cao Zhen continued to ask, "By the way, since you entered the River of All Realms, have you discovered anything special?"
Ling Xi shook her head and said, "Nothing special, but Junior Brother did find a large piece of seventh-grade immortal ore. Also, after we discovered we couldn't use immortal energy, we started feeling a bit tired.
Before entering the River of All Realms, in that desert, we felt cold, hot, and tired just like before we started immortal cultivation, but after entering the River of All Realms, those effects disappeared.
As a result, after we found out we couldn't use immortal energy, we started feeling tired again and also sleepy, so the three of us have been taking turns keeping watch."
Under normal circumstances, in the River of All Realms, one wouldn't feel as affected as in the desert, feeling tired, hungry, sleepy...
Previously, after entering the River of All Realms, feeling sleepy was because of just leaving the desert.
Furthermore, Ling Xi meant that they felt tired because they couldn't use immortal energy, but he could use immortal energy, and he still felt hungry. Plus, the Demonic Lord Qing Shi, she was always asleep, so even if one could use immortal energy or demonic qi, they would still feel affected.
Cao Zhen temporarily did not consider this issue. Although he could observe what the connected users were doing for a long time, the conversation time was limited. He hurriedly said, "The current situation is a bit special. Among the three of you, your junior brother is just a burden. Although your physical body is strong, you are not adept at close combat. The only one with combat capability among you is Yan Yourong.
For now, you need to keep a low profile and inform your junior brother not to wander around." Cao Zhen's voice was full of concern; his two disciples were so beautiful, especially Ling Xi. They were more likely to encounter danger and trouble than ordinary people.
"Master, I was wrong!" Ling Xi instantly knelt on the ground, self-reproaching, "It's my fault that I didn't practice swordsmanship well. If I had practiced swordsmanship, this wouldn't have happened."
"Get up, get up, the ground is so cold. Why are you kneeling if there's nothing wrong?" Cao Zhen quickly comforted her, "You can't be blamed for this; everyone has their own combat style. You have the Ancient Talisman Body, so naturally, you should focus on cultivating the Talisman Technique, but no one knew this situation would arise.
Keep a low profile for now. I will look for your other junior brothers and sisters to see where they are located.
Let you gather first; for now, keep a low profile. Besides, who knows how long this situation will last? It can't always be possible that immortal energy cannot be used here."
"What about you, Master?" Ling Xi asked with concern, "Won't you be in danger being alone? Why don't we meet up first?"
A comforting smile appeared on Cao Zhen's face; indeed, the senior disciple knew how to care and worry for others, first thinking about his safety.
"Don't worry; right now, in this River of All Realms, only one person can be my match. No matter how many others come, it's useless. Because I can use immortal energy."
"What? Master, you're not affected?" Ling Xi's face showed a look of surprise, followed by a smile appearing on her face. "It's great that you can use immortal energy. But wait, Master, you said there's someone who can match you?"
"That's right, and it's the point I specifically want to remind you all of." Cao Zhen spoke in a serious tone, "There is another woman here, a temporary Sect Hierarch of the Wanxiao Sect in Eastern Province. If I am correct in my judgment, she has also cultivated the Chaos Qi, just like me.