I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Chapter 184: Breaking Through Desperate Situation

Zhang Yifan and Ling Yunfeng stood before the mysterious stone gate, their faces solemn, their eyes filled with anxiety and determination. The runes on the stone gate seemed alive, flickering with eerie light; each rune was like an ancient and malevolent seal, emanating a chilling aura.

Zhang Yifan took a deep breath, circulating his powerful spiritual energy, attempting to forcefully break through the restriction using the power of the Chaos Technique. In an instant, his spiritual energy surged, forming a multicolored halo that enveloped him. However, the moment his spiritual energy touched the runes on the stone gate, the runes' light suddenly intensified, and an overwhelming force rebounded like a raging tide. This force was highly corrosive, like sharp blades cutting through Zhang Yifan's spiritual energy. Zhang Yifan felt a tightness in his chest, his blood churning, a sweet taste in his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

Upon seeing this, Ling Yunfeng's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly stepped forward, stretched out his arm, and steadily caught Zhang Yifan, his face full of concern: "Yifan, don't be reckless. This restriction is extremely evil. Forcing your way through will only worsen your injuries." As he spoke, he circulated his spiritual energy to smooth out Zhang Yifan's disordered meridians, trying to alleviate his injuries.

The two calmed down and re-examined the stone gate. Zhang Yifan, enduring his physical discomfort, carefully recalled the various rune knowledge he had learned during his cultivation journey. His mind was like a high-speed machine, constantly searching for information related to the runes before him. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he discovered that the pattern of one of the runes bore a striking resemblance to a rune for breaking restrictions recorded in an ancient book. He had stumbled upon that ancient book in the library of the Spirit Pill Sect; he had only studied it out of curiosity at the time, never expecting it to come in handy now.

"Senior Brother, look at this rune. It's similar to the runes I've seen in ancient books for breaking restrictions. Perhaps we can start from here," Zhang Yifan said excitedly, pointing to the runes on the stone door.

Ling Yunfeng looked in the direction Zhang Yifan pointed, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes. He nodded slightly and said, "Alright, in that case, let's give it a try."

Ling Yunfeng unleashed his swordsmanship, his spiritual energy surging like a mighty river onto his longsword. His sword gleamed with a chilling light, its sword energy crisscrossing in all directions. With each swing, the sword traced lines resembling runes with exquisite swordplay, attempting to channel its power. Zhang Yifan, meanwhile, focused his spiritual energy to the fullest extent, ready to respond to any unexpected situation. His eyes were fixed on the stone gate, not missing a single change.

Just as Ling Yunfeng's sword energy was about to resonate with the runes, the surrounding runes, like enraged beasts, suddenly began to flicker wildly. A thick, inky dark power surged forth from the runes, like a black torrent sweeping towards them. This dark power carried a nauseating stench, and wherever it went, the air seemed to be corroded, emitting a sizzling sound.

"Oh no, this is a trap!" Zhang Yifan shouted, and he and Ling Yunfeng retreated quickly. The two moved like lightning, nimbly dodging and weaving through the narrow cave. Dark power grazed their clothes, instantly turning the ground to dust and leaving behind deep, bottomless ravines.

At this critical moment, a sudden inspiration struck Zhang Yifan. He remembered a method in the Chaos Technique that allowed them to fuse spiritual power, perhaps combining their strengths to unleash a more powerful attack on the restriction. This method required the two to be of one mind and have their spiritual power highly compatible in order to unleash its maximum power.

"Senior Brother, I have a plan. There's a method in the Chaos Technique for fusing spiritual energy that might work. But it requires close cooperation between us." Zhang Yifan quickly shared his idea with Ling Yunfeng.

Ling Yunfeng nodded without hesitation, his eyes revealing unwavering trust: "Okay, Yifan, I believe in you. Go ahead and do it."

The two stood back to back, simultaneously circulating their spiritual energy. Zhang Yifan's nine nascent souls shone brightly, each releasing powerful and unique fluctuations of spiritual energy. This energy intertwined, forming a vast and powerful chaotic spiritual force, surging forth like a mighty river. Ling Yunfeng also unleashed the Lingyun Sword Sect's top-tier technique, the "Lingyun Nine Heavens Technique," his spiritual energy surging like a rolling heatwave, carrying an unstoppable momentum.

Two powerful spiritual energies converged and swirled between them, forming a massive vortex. The vortex spun rapidly, emitting a buzzing roar, distorting and warping the surrounding air. Zhang Yifan and Ling Yunfeng shouted in unison, pushing the vortex towards the stone gate.

The vortex of spiritual energy collided violently with the runic restrictions on the stone gate, flashing brightly and causing the entire cave to tremble violently. The runes flickered even more wildly, and the dark power, like a ferocious beast enraged, fought desperately. The vortex of spiritual energy and the dark power tore at each other, producing a deafening sound. Cracks appeared on the cave walls, and fragments of rock kept falling.

However, under the powerful impact of the combined spiritual energy of Zhang Yifan and Ling Yunfeng, the runes gradually dimmed. The dark power, like a spent arrow, was gradually suppressed. Finally, with a deafening roar, the runic restrictions on the stone door shattered. The stone door slowly opened, and an old, decaying aura rushed out. This aura was mixed with a strong stench of blood, as if telling the story of the cruel events that had once occurred here.

Behind the door, the man in black robes stood in the center of a massive magic array. The array was constructed of strange stones, covered in various malevolent runes that emitted an eerie glow. The "Chaos Breaking Heaven Technique" and the "Frost-Piercing Sword" hovered above the array, radiating a soft light. Seeing Zhang Yifan and Ling Yunfeng break through the barrier and enter, a flicker of surprise crossed the man in black robes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"You actually managed to break my restrictions, you do have some skill." The man in black robes said coldly, a hint of surprise in his voice.

"Who exactly are you? Why did you steal my sect's treasures?" Ling Yunfeng glared angrily and questioned him. His eyes burned with fury, and he wished he could immediately cut down the enemy before him with his sword.

The man in black robes sneered, slowly removing his hood to reveal a familiar yet unfamiliar face—it was none other than Xuan Feng, the Lingyun Sword Sect elder who had once disappeared.

"Elder Xuanfeng, why... why did you betray the sect?" Zhang Yifan was both shocked and furious. He never expected that the elder who was once highly respected in the sect would commit such a betrayal.

Xuanfeng's expression was complicated, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes: "Hmph, back then I was wholeheartedly devoted to the sect, but because of one mistake, I was ostracized and suppressed by the elders. I am not reconciled. Why should I, who gave everything for the sect, end up like this! So, I will take back what belongs to me." His voice was full of resentment, as if years of pent-up anger had all erupted at this moment.

"Absurd! To betray the sect for personal gain, how can you face them for the cultivation they have received?" Ling Yunfeng roared. His voice echoed through the cave, filled with the power of justice.

Xuanfeng said no more, his hands quickly forming hand seals to activate the magic array. The array shone brightly, absorbing the light of the "Chaos Breaking Heaven Technique" and the "Frost-Piercing Sword," which then transformed into beams of attack that shot towards Zhang Yifan and Ling Yunfeng. These attacks carried powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, flying like cannonballs with a whooshing sound.

Zhang Yifan and Ling Yunfeng swiftly unleashed their techniques to defend themselves. Zhang Yifan unleashed the Thunderous Sky-Splitting Sword, its sword energy crisscrossing and colliding with the incoming light. Each sword energy contained immense power, weaving together with the enemy's attacks in the air to create dazzling light. Ling Yunfeng, meanwhile, condensed his powerful spiritual energy into a shield, protecting the two of them. The shield, like an indestructible wall, blocked all of the enemy's attacks.

In the fierce battle, Zhang Yifan, with his keen observation skills, discovered a weakness at the core of the magic array. The runes at the core flickered at a different frequency than elsewhere, seemingly the key to the entire array. Taking advantage of Xuan Feng's full control over the array, he seized the opportunity and unleashed the strongest strike of the Chaos Technique, the "Chaos Annihilation Fist," charging towards the core of the array.

Xuanfeng sensed Zhang Yifan's intention and tried to stop him, but Ling Yunfeng held him tightly. Ling Yunfeng unleashed a fierce sword technique, his sword moves like a storm, trapping Xuanfeng within. Zhang Yifan successfully struck the core of the formation, causing it to collapse instantly. The "Chaos Breaking Heaven Technique" and the "Frost Sword" lost control and flew towards Zhang Yifan.

Seeing this, Xuanfeng lunged at the treasures without hesitation. His eyes were filled with greed, as if those two treasures were his only hope for survival. However, Zhang Yifan beat him to it, firmly grasping the two treasures. Xuanfeng lost his mind and frantically attacked Zhang Yifan.

Wielding the "Frost-Piercing Sword," Zhang Yifan unleashed the "Chaos-Shattering Heaven Technique," engaging Xuanfeng in a desperate battle. The Frost-Piercing Sword gleamed with a chilling light in his hand, each swing carrying a bone-chilling cold. Xuanfeng, in turn, employed various bizarre spells in an attempt to reclaim the treasure. With the assistance of Lingyun Peak, Zhang Yifan finally struck Xuanfeng with his sword. Xuanfeng fell to the ground, his eyes filled with resentment.

"You...you think everything will be fine once you've retrieved the treasure? The demonic path's conspiracy has only just begun..." Xuanfeng finished speaking and then died.

Zhang Yifan and Ling Yunfeng left the cave with the treasures. They knew that Xuanfeng's dying words were not an exaggeration; the threat of the demonic path still loomed over the Lingyun Sword Sect. An even greater storm might be brewing. They had to return to the sect as soon as possible to inform everyone and prepare for the impending crisis together.