Start from a baby to become a Taoist

Chapter 417, Section 425. Preserve God!

"Heh!" The bald man sneered upon seeing this. "Not bad!"

To be honest, the bald man was a little surprised.

After all, Xu Ran could tell my footwork and even move my body slightly after I had only walked less than ten meters.

Even though this almost made me fall, I still managed to move.

At the very least, it's a million times better than staying put or retreating.

Moreover, given Xu Ran's previous performance, if he can overcome the most difficult hurdle, then things will become much easier.

"call--"

Xu Ran, who almost fell, barely managed to steady himself and let out a long breath, "That was close!"

Although Xu Ran has managed to steady himself after nearly falling, only he knows the hardships he went through!
and.

In such an environment, with raging winds and a gale known as the "Prisoner's Wind" targeting him, he was at risk of falling to the ground if he lost his balance.

Given his current cultivation level and environment, he probably wouldn't even be able to stand up, let alone pass the trial.

If that's really the case, then it's hard to imagine how much time it would take to pass the trial.

Fortunately, everything is moving in a positive direction.

"I see!"

Xu Ran murmured softly.

His voice was softer than a mosquito's buzz in the windswept valley, and no one else could hear it.

"This 'Prison Wind' locks onto the spiritual energy within the body and uses that energy to stop the person it's locked onto!"

If outsiders heard Xu Ran's words, they would definitely be stunned.

Xu Ran had only been inside for a short time when he discovered the strangeness of the trial grounds—the Valley of Imprisonment.

but.

Finding the strange elements is one thing, but successfully completing the game is still an extremely difficult task.

"I want to walk freely in this valley like a bald man."

Either completely transform the spiritual energy within his body, in which case Qiu Feng will become like a headless fly, unable to find Xu Ran, and thus regain his speed!

Xu Ran murmured the first method.

Although this is a method, it is extremely difficult to implement.

The use of spiritual energy is predetermined at the beginning of a person's life. If one wants to change their aura in a short period of time, it is still possible!
However, when the time comes, they will be targeted by the prisoner again.

Upon closer examination, this method is simply difficult to implement.

just now.

It wasn't just that Qiu Feng was sealing the spiritual energy and supernatural powers within his body; the restrictions of the nine-story tower itself were also doing the same thing. This method was essentially impossible to achieve.

"Then there's only one other way: to adapt to the prison winds and minimize their resistance!"

After Xu Ran figured it out, his face became resolute.

The bald man, already ten meters away, immediately understood upon seeing Xu Ran's expression.

"Are you ready?"

At this moment, the bald man resembled a kind old man taking care of his juniors, as if he had been waiting for Xu Ran on purpose.

Xu Ran could clearly hear what the bald man said, and his eyes lit up instantly!
He understood. The bald man was using the second method he had thought of: to adapt to the prison wind as much as possible. Only in this way could his voice reach his ears without any weakening.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ran was first surprised, then felt a strange sensation, but still answered.

"All right!"

After all, that's not how the bald guy treats me!
The bald man recognized Xu Ran's lip movements and immediately nodded before continuing to speak.

"Ready? Then, three, two, one."

As soon as the bald man finished speaking, his body, like a bolt of lightning, transformed into a long afterimage and disappeared into the valley.

Beneath his feet, blue runes stretched out in a long line, drawing a straight path in the gale, like a bridge spanning a valley.

Xu Ran had just regained his footing when he saw a flash of blue light before his eyes, and Old Stone had already rushed dozens of meters away. A vacuum zone was formed behind him by the gale, and even the sand and stones on the ground were swirled into a long, winding dragon.

The wind seemed to pose no obstacle to him; the bald man moved about as if he were the master of the valley!
Is this level of adaptation moderate?

Xu Ran stared at the blue figure, his brows furrowed in thought.

"Judging from Baldy's current speed, it's definitely not his fastest speed under normal circumstances. This speed is too slow!"

Yes.

The bald man's flight speed in the valley was too slow.

After all, given his cultivation level, under normal circumstances, it's impossible for him to simply move and appear only ten meters away.

From this, we can guess that the bald man's adaptability to the prison wind is probably not very high!

Thinking of this, Xu Ran immediately became excited.

He believed in his talent and that he could achieve a bald look in a short time.

There is no doubt about this.

Even so, he dared not be negligent!

Immediately.

A pale golden rune rose from beneath Xu Ran's feet, and gradually, a golden light enveloped his feet tightly, as if bestowing something upon him!
"Roar--"

Immediately, Xu Ran roared, and all the external objects within his body vanished in that roar.

The pale golden light that had been clinging to their feet turned an extraordinary golden yellow at this moment, as if it had evolved.

The moment the golden light rose, Xu Ran felt most clearly that the restrictive force of the prison wind on him had weakened!
This means that his efforts were effective!
"Let's see how far we can go?"

Xu Ran was eager to try, and immediately took a step forward.

Suddenly.

Golden runes pulsed beneath Xu Ran's feet, sparks flying like metal being struck, and Xu Ran could clearly sense each spark rise.

Moreover, each spark brought Xu Ran a transcendence, both physically and mentally.

"laugh--"

This small but very important golden rune trembled slightly every time it sparked.

Although the appearance of these golden runes represents a good thing.

However, the golden runes were also trembling, which meant that Xu Ran's golden runes were very weak in the environment of the prison wind!

The golden runes that had just appeared were quickly extinguished by the strong wind.

really!

Xu Ran stared at the golden runes that had been blown out, and the joy on his face vanished completely.

Simultaneously.

The instant the golden runes vanished, Xu Ran's physical body was utterly powerless against the prisoner's wind, and the two shared no aura whatsoever. For a moment...

Xu Ran felt like a small boat struggling in a stormy sea, and every step forward required all his strength.

The wind rushed into his cuffs and collar, cutting his skin like cold, sharp blades, and he could even hear the fabric tearing.

"This can't go on!!!"

At this moment, Xu Ran began to feel anxious and was constantly thinking about his next move.

"It's unrealistic to expect people to adapt to prison life in a short time, and it's extremely difficult!"

now.

Even the genius Xu Ran encountered some trouble.

As he pondered, his gaze drifted to the other side of the valley, where several crooked trees, whose number had long since withered and died, stood.

Moreover, these crooked trees have no branches left, only dry, bare branches.

Upon seeing these crooked trees, Xu Ran's eyes immediately lit up.

As the saying goes, "The wind is invisible, yet it has power. Go with the wind, and you'll achieve twice the result with half the effort!"

"Let's go to the crooked tree first. Although there's only one left, less than a meter tall, in this kind of environment, even if it's just vegetation, if there's only one sapling left, it still carries the scent of the prison wind."

"Therefore, as long as we stand behind it, we might be able to stop the current power of the Prisoner Wind!"

Xu Ran has never been one to drag things out; once he came up with a solution, he immediately went to Darkfire.

Just as they were about to set off, Xu Ran saw the clouds moving at an alarming speed towards the right side of the valley. At this point, Xu Ran finally understood the reason for the strong wind.

The source of the gale was a narrow mountain pass between two distant peaks, which acted like a giant bellows, continuously sending strong winds into the valley.

Just as Xu Ran was about to set off, he was trapped in place by the strong wind. Even when the golden runes appeared, they could not allow Xu Ran to move freely. He could only stare at the source of the sudden change in the gale.

While pondering this, Xu Ran also kept observing the rampage of the prison wind.

A moment later, Xu Ran's eyes widened suddenly, and he said excitedly.

"The right side, the weak point of the Prisoner's Wind, is on the right side!"

As soon as Xu Ran said this, he took a step and ran towards the right side of the valley.

Despite the great resistance, nothing could stop Xu Ran's determination to pass the trial!

Immediately, Xu Ran forcibly moved his body, bringing himself to the right side of the valley!
When he arrived at this place, his eyes were wide open, and he was absolutely certain that this was the best shelter from the wind!
There are several ancient trees here that have existed for thousands of years. These old trees have lost all their branches and leaves, leaving only a bare trunk.

However, this did not prevent them from existing here for an extremely long time, nor did it prevent them from adapting to the atmosphere of this prison.

"The trunks of these ancient trees intertwine to form the best windbreak. Although they cannot be moved, being able to sense the movement of the prison wind here might just help you pass the level quickly!"

He immediately sat cross-legged under a rather large ancient tree, which perfectly concealed his body.

The three senior and junior disciples who were observing Xu Ran's trial were somewhat surprised.

"What is Xu Ran doing? Why did you come here!"

The junior sister was very puzzled by Xu Ran's actions.

She doesn't understand, so why is she blaming him!

The other two knew what kind of person their junior sister was, so they didn't blame her. Instead, the second senior brother spoke up to explain to her.

"Xu Ran is hiding in this valley, where an existence has lived for countless years. Its preciousness is terrifying."

"Moreover, these dead trees have been here for too long, so they carry the aura of a prisoner's wind!"

"Hiding behind the ancient tree can greatly reduce resistance, and it also allows me to begin to adapt to the wind here!"

Upon hearing her second senior brother's explanation, the junior sister immediately understood its meaning.

"So he's using the ancient tree to block the wind? Playing it safe and waiting until the very end to make his move?"

The junior sister continued to press for answers.

"There is one reason," the senior disciple explained.

"Another aspect is that the route that Baldy just took was a straight line, which seemed to be the shortest distance, but it meant facing the strongest wind pressure; while Xu Ran chose a curve, which, although longer, allowed him to save energy by taking advantage of the terrain."

In just two short sentences, the senior brother was able to demonstrate to others just how intelligent Xu Ran truly was!
Before long, the bald man had traveled more than a hundred meters in the valley, but he still did not sense anyone chasing him.

Logically speaking, things shouldn't be so calm behind him. Given Xu Ran's personality, he would have held on no matter what.

But now? There's not a sound behind me? Could it be that he's ahead of me?
After saying that, even the bald man himself was a little unhappy.

"Xu Ran, you're not going to tell me to give up, are you?"

The bald man muttered to himself, then turned to look behind him.

A small, thin figure sat cross-legged behind an ancient tree, closed his eyes, and began to meditate.

"Has she started meditating?"

The bald man was utterly shocked by what he saw!
Xu Ran will not give up easily until it is completely over; this is the bald man's analysis of Xu Ran's character.

His character analyses are absolutely flawless!

but.

And just like that, it happened right before our eyes.

but.

next moment.

Xu Ran's body suddenly trembled, and the pale golden light that had only appeared at his feet now surrounded his waist.

This sudden change surprised the bald man.

"what happened?"

Now, he became serious and looked at Xu Ran with a solemn expression.

Then, he laughed heartily, "Haha!"

"Xu Ran, you are really interesting. You actually know how to use withered wood to put yourself into the perfect environment for enlightenment!"

"But if you want to achieve enlightenment, do you think I'm just a decoration?"

Suddenly.

The bald man, who had previously appeared kind, instantly transformed into a wrinkled and extremely ugly person.

Instantly.

The light beneath the bald man's feet suddenly intensified, turning directly towards the edge where Xu Ran was standing. In an instant, the gale behind him condensed into a huge phantom of a wind wolf, opening its blood-red maw as if to devour Xu Ran whole.

During his moment of enlightenment, Xu Ran suddenly sensed a tremendous crisis approaching and was greatly alarmed, just as he was about to be bitten by the wind wolf.

Instantly, he slapped the ground with both hands, his entire body rising into the air, dodging the attack from the approaching wind wolf!

When the bald man saw the change in Xu Ran, his eyes widened in surprise.

"Your speed of enlightenment is too fast! How long has it been, and you can already fly in the air within the prison wind?!"

(End of this chapter)