Chapter 866 834: Spatial Vortex
There it was, ten thousand miles away from Lu Ping, on the other side of the Demon Abyss, where certain spatial regions seemed different.
One vortex-shaped spatial region after another emerged.
These vortex spaces varied in size.
The smallest was about the size of a palm.
The largest could reach six or seven zhang in diameter.
From within these vortex spaces, threads of otherworldly aura continuously emanated, filled with a sense of decay and ruin.
This scene caused Lu Ping to murmur in light curiosity, finding it somewhat strange.
This was his first time discovering such an anomaly in the Demon Abyss.
Clearly, the space there had changed, connecting with the Otherworld. Could it be that this is the otherworld of the Outer Realm Demons?
With this doubt surfacing in his mind, Lu Ping carefully probed with his Divine Sense, directing it towards the largest of the spatial vortices.
As soon as his Divine Sense made contact, Lu Ping felt that this spatial vortex lacked any pulling force, and his Divine Sense moved through as if traversing a void, without any resistance.
But strangely, his Divine Sense also lost connection with him at this point, making it impossible for Lu Ping to investigate the scene of that Otherworld.
Seeing this situation, Lu Ping thought for a moment, tried a few more times, but the result was the same.
Once his Divine Sense entered the spatial vortex, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, unable to explore the situation on the Otherworld's side.
This piqued Lu Ping's great interest.
Since Divine Sense couldn't investigate, he might as well fly over and take a look personally.
With this thought in mind, Lu Ping moved, transforming into a stream of light, swiftly traversing the Demon Abyss.
With the speed of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, it took only a dozen or so breaths for Lu Ping to travel over ten thousand miles and arrive at the area where the spatial vortex was located.
Looking around, over a dozen spatial vortices surrounded the area, varying in size.
Lu Ping's eyes flashed with light as his gaze fell on the nearest spatial vortex.
After contemplating, Lu Ping summoned a Chengying Clone, using it as a scout, commanding it to fly into the spatial vortex.
The Chengying Clone flickered and leapt a few times before entering the spatial vortex, disappearing without a trace.
At this moment, Lu Ping could clearly sense that the Chengying Clone had instantly lost contact with him, and there was no response whatsoever.
This caused Lu Ping to furrow his brows.
Not only Divine Sense, but even the Chengying Sword Form couldn't explore the Otherworld's situation?
What is happening here?
Should he enter himself to investigate?
Thoughts raced through Lu Ping's mind.
After a while, Lu Ping dismissed the idea of entering the spatial vortex.
When something is out of the ordinary, there's always a reason. Rashly entering might lead to unforeseen problems.
Regarding the situation within the spatial vortex, perhaps he could directly inquire with the cultivators of the Dubhe Institute, or simply ignore it.
Lu Ping flew straight towards the exit of the Demon Abyss.
Following that, since Lu Ping emitted the aura of a Nascent Soul, no Outer Realm Demons dared to cause trouble on his journey towards the Demon Abyss exit, all steering clear of him.
However, when he reached the entrance of the Demon Abyss, the formation sealing the Demon Abyss, the powerful cultivators guarding the area around the Demon Abyss from the Dubhe Institute noticed Lu Ping's presence and immediately closed in.
"Who dares to set foot here?"
"Is it the demons causing trouble again?"
These were two late-stage Golden Core Cultivators from the Dubhe Institute, appearing as elderly figures, their eyes bright and shining with Divine Radiance.
Lu Ping did not restrain his cultivation, releasing it at will.
His eyes met those of the two approaching Golden Core Cultivators, seeing them each holding a Magical Artifact, prepared for battle at any moment, rapidly approaching him.
As they drew closer, Zhang Tianhe and Pei Long saw Lu Ping's appearance through the formation.
Upon noticing that Lu Ping appeared as a Human Race Cultivator, their expressions tightened.
Because he didn't look like an Outer Realm Demon, and moreover, the cultivation aura Lu Ping emitted caused them to instinctively narrow their pupils.
"A Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator..."
"Who is this person?"
The two couldn't help but exchange glances, slowing their approach and maintaining a safe distance of several dozen zhang from Lu Ping.
A Tier Five Array stood between them, sealing the Demon Abyss, preventing any Outer Realm Demons from escaping.
Moreover, the power contained within the array greatly suppressed the Outer Realm Demons, keeping them at bay and too afraid to approach.
"Greetings to the Daoist friends of the Dubhe Institute."
Before they could speak, Lu Ping greeted them proactively, his tone rather calm.
Upon arriving here, reminded of the formation seal in front of him, Lu Ping considered two solutions.
The first was to attempt invoking the Xuanyuan Sword Form and use the Path of Void to transport himself, thereby bypassing the formation seal.
This method was something Lu Ping had pondered earlier.
However, whether it was feasible and could achieve the desired effect required a personal test.
The second method was much simpler.
He could summon the powerful cultivators of the Dubhe Institute residing here to open a corner of the formation and let him out.
Seeing Lu Ping proactively greeting them, Zhang Tianhe and Pei Long exchanged another glance.
Pei Long scrutinized Lu Ping a few times before hesitantly asking, "Are you Lu Ping, Elder Lu?"
Recognized, Lu Ping smiled slightly, nodded, and said, "Indeed."
"Lu Ping... Is he the founding patriarch of the Cyan Mountain Sect?"
Hearing Pei Long's words, Zhang Tianhe's expression shifted, and he scrutinized Lu Ping a few more times.
Before Lu Ping ascended to the Nascent Soul Stage, he already had a significant reputation within Lingxi State, considered among the top in the Golden Core Cultivator circle.
Being among the top Golden Core Cultivators in Lingxi State, Lu Ping was known by many Golden Core Cultivators.
The Dubhe Institute had always paid close attention to Lu Ping.
Especially after Lu Ping's cultivation reached the Nascent Soul Stage, his reputation soared, becoming a renowned figure within Lingxi State.
With few Nascent Soul Cultivators in Lingxi State, the rise or fall of one would attract the entire state's attention.
"It is indeed Elder Lu."
Pei Long offered a wry smile, immediately saluting Lu Ping.
This aura of a Nascent Soul Cultivator's cultivation could not be falsified, confirming Lu Ping's identity as part of the Human Race.
However, it remained unclear when Lu Ping entered the Demon Abyss and what he was doing inside.
Zhang Tianhe, more straightforward by nature, directly asked Lu Ping why he had ventured into the Demon Abyss, mentioning that there were many Outer Realm Demons inside. These demons shouldn't be given a chance to escape the Demon Abyss and cause chaos outside.
