Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 194 The Rule Domain of the Kunpeng Demon Core!
"No... Master..."

After questioning Aka, Chen Qian realized that this spatial barrier was actually derived from a Kunpeng demon core!

This Kunpeng demon core is also the source of the special resource that the Beast Taming Sect values—blood crystals.

It was located in a cave several hundred feet below the summit of Beast Origin Mountain. It was originally quiet and without any abnormalities. However, due to the continuous leakage of its essence, a few blood crystals would condense on its outer shell every few hundred years.

However, not long ago, due to the fourth-order battle outside the secret realm, a gap was cut in the secret realm wall, causing the blood of the Formless Listening Beast to fall on the peak.

Stimulated by the abundant essence of the blood, the Kunpeng demon core began to revive, absorbing the essence of the Wuxiang Diting beast's blood on its own, and even evolving a spatial barrier.

Kunpeng is a true spirit whose primary attribute is space. When it is alive, it is an extremely terrifying and powerful being.

Although He has long since perished, the demon core He left behind can remain immortal for hundreds of millions of years.

Now, having absorbed the essence of the blood of the Formless Listening Beast, it has actually shown some signs of recovery and produced some miraculous effects, which was something no one had expected.

If someone were at the summit at this moment, they would notice that the crimson color of the blood of the Formless Listening Beast was gradually fading, becoming transparent, and its outer edge was gradually merging with the ice water.

The powerful and boundless essence contained within slowly seeped into the rock strata at the mountaintop, disappearing and being absorbed by the Kunpeng demon core below.

"Hiss~ Why is there such a top-tier true spirit demon core here? And the demon core has been revived, and it can even generate this kind of pressure." Chen Qian was somewhat surprised.

“Master…this is normal.”

With Aka's help, Chen Qian finally grasped the relevant information.

Legend has it that when a living Kunpeng enters its growth period, a mysterious space will develop within its body, which can take in all things in the world, including all living creatures and strange beasts.

His inner space not only forms its own domain, but it can also provide for the growth of plants and the survival of living beings.

All cultivators and demon beasts absorbed into His body will be restricted by His internal rules to be like mortals and beasts.

Not only can one's magical power and divine sense be unusable, but one's vital energy will also be suppressed by more than half.

Of course, those stronger than Him cannot be restricted, nor can they be stored within His body.

This power of rules that restricts living beings naturally originates from His demon core.

For countless years, this demon core, which existed on the main peak of Beast Origin Mountain, remained dormant, and it is not difficult to understand why the Beast Taming Sect was completely unaware of it.

Those who can enter this place are all Qi Refining cultivators, and they simply don't have the eyesight to recognize the Kunpeng Demon Core that looks like a huge rock.

"So, the central area of ​​this secret realm was actually the internal space of a growing Kunpeng?!"

"No wonder it feels somewhat out of place in the main space of the secret realm."

Chen Qian instantly understood the essence of this space.

In a sense, the internal space of Kunpeng is similar to the Wheel of Fate.

The former is something that grows from the true spirit itself, while the latter is a treasure born from the chaotic sea.

Undoubtedly, this oppressive and restrictive force has spread throughout the entire central region.

However, the Kunpeng had already perished and was no longer under its control. The essence of its demon core had also been lost, making its effects very weak.

They only felt a clear sensation because they were extremely close to the core.

"This is truly heaven's help!" Chen Qian exclaimed with delight.

Under the protection of the revived Kunpeng demon core barrier, the fourth-order divine sense would inevitably be unable to exert much power.

However, due to his various superior abilities, this oppressive force had a very weak effect on him.

In this situation, he already has a huge advantage!

Even after destroying the minotaurs, he could use the barrier of the demon core to take over the entire central region!
"Luck has really come your way, there's no stopping it."

Originally, Chen Qian was still worried about how to find the core of this space and how to bring it into the Wheel of Fate.
Now, the answer is right before our eyes.

Clearly, the location of the demon core is the core of the space, and also the destination the minotaurs want to reach.

I wonder if the minotaur's fourth-order divine sense has seen through the mystery?
However, according to ancient records, a Kunpeng in its growth stage can reach the peak of the sixth rank. Judging from the vastness of this area in the central region, it is estimated that this fallen Kunpeng was at this level.

Therefore, it is highly likely that even the Minotaur's fourth-order divine sense could not see through it; it had only sensed the location of the core here.

With this in mind, Chen Qian decided not to rush into action. He wanted them to get as close as possible to the cave where the demon core was located, so that they would be more suppressed and it would be easier to attack them.

……

The main peak of Beast Origin Mountain has a no-fly zone. Although it is not an absolute restriction, flying would put a great strain on the physical body.

Therefore, the only birds that can survive here are the Flame Feather Eagles, which have exceptionally strong bodies.

The disciples of the immortal sect fell behind. They wanted to catch up quickly, but since they could not fly on their magical artifacts, they could only climb on the ground.

At this moment, the spatial barrier formed by the Kunpeng demon core was still far away from them, so they didn't feel the seriousness of the situation.

So they gradually caught up.

Of course, the higher you go, the harder it will be. According to Chen Qian's estimate, everyone, including other demon beasts, will most likely reach the cave where the demon core is located not too long apart.

Originally attracted by the blood at the summit, the vanguard of the Gale Hou, Ink Horn Python, and Flame Feather Eagle had already arrived at the entrance of the cave where the Kunpeng Demon Core was located.

At this location, the native demonic beasts of Beast Origin Mountain are severely suppressed, basically left with only their vital energy, making them similar to ordinary mortal beasts.

They spontaneously guarded the entrance to the cave, yet dared not go in.

The demon cores of top-tier true spirits both incite their instinctive desire to devour them, yet they are restrained by the suppression of their bloodline and dare not make any move.

Soon after, the minotaur arrived with a large number of subdued monsters.

Of course, Chen Qian, who was following behind, also arrived.

At this moment, the entrance to the cave was filled with rolling beast heads, roaring incessantly, yet all of them hesitated to move forward.

The minotaur shamans gathered together to discuss the matter. After all, they were an intelligent race, and although they did not know exactly what strange things had happened inside the cave, they had some guesses.

After all, the blood crystals produced here can also purify and evolve their bloodlines. Now that this change has occurred, there is a high possibility that something even more precious will be born.

Moreover, the spatial node is also located here, making them even more determined to obtain it.

However, the current problem is that there are native monsters blocking the way in front and humans waiting for an opportunity to attack from behind, so we have to plan our actions carefully.

Especially given the unexpected loss of over two hundred of their kind, it's unclear what kind of adversary is lurking in the shadows.

Chen Qian released Xiao Yin and then disappeared into his shadow.

"Xiaoyin, do you feel a lot of pressure?"

While asking the question, he pulled out another snowball.

"Young Master, I feel my soul power is suppressed by half, and I can't use my magic power." Xiao Yin focused her mind and sensed it for a moment, then frowned slightly and replied. "Squeak~ Squeak squeak!" Xue Tuan also reported her feelings to Chen Qian through the soul contract.

As a weakling, it was undoubtedly suppressed completely.

Only a small amount of physical strength can be used.

"Xiao Yin, try to merge your mind with Xiao Tai Chi and see if you can use Xiao Tai Chi's domain to cast spells and use your soul power."

Chen Qian tossed Xue Tuan, that little glutton, back into the Wheel of Fate.

After the experiment, it became useless and couldn't help in a fight.

A moment later, Xiao Yin happily transmitted her thoughts through her soul: "Yes, young master. Within the domain of Little Tai Chi, I can fully unleash my strength."

This makes it clear.

It is probably because of the fusion of Xuanhuang Qi that Xiaoyin can still exert half of her power. Once she merges with Xiao Taiji's domain, she will be affected by the Kunpeng Demon Core.

It is estimated that its rules have been disrupted, rendering it unable to function.

In this way, as long as Xiao Yin is within the range of his divine sense, she is his full combat power.

As for himself, due to the superposition of the power of his innate divine soul, the Primordial Decree Tablet, and the world power of the Wheel of Fate, the impact he suffered was negligible.

Although it's inconvenient to release the Golden Bean for testing, based on reasonable deduction, it should also be greatly weakened, and even its major innate abilities may be difficult to unleash.

However, its physical strength is also strong enough that even if its attack power drops by one level, it can still be comparable to a mid-stage second-tier body cultivator.

Once it can be confirmed that the Minotaur's fourth-order divine sense is also suppressed, then this battle will not be difficult.

……

After discussing the matter, the Tauren shamans began to arrange their troops.

Judging from their posture, they seemed to be heading towards the way they came from behind, and did not initiate a conflict with the monsters guarding the entrance to the cave.

These monsters did not make any rash moves.

It seems that although the allure of the Kunpeng demon core inside the cave is great, the sudden arrival of so many outsiders in the mountains has made them quite wary.

The leaders of these three native demon beast groups are all at the early stage of the second tier, indicating that they all possess extremely strong physical bodies and blood.

Although their souls were also suppressed, their situation was probably similar to that of Jin Dou; they could still exert most of their physical strength.

This was far more powerful than the monsters brought by the minotaurs.

The monsters in these outer areas are basically in a state of semi-crippled state.

Many of them seemed to have some difficulty even standing.

From this perspective, the disciples of the immortal sects are basically useless.

If they can't use their magic, they might not even be able to cast talismans.

It's estimated that once they enter within a thousand feet of the cave, they probably won't come back up.

If you can't use your magic, you'll just be a sitting duck.

Chen Qian sighed. His plan to use the disciples of the immortal sect to kill the minotaur had failed.

He took out a communication array and contacted the three women of Drunken Moon Palace.

Briefly explain the situation and issue instructions through the three women of Drunken Moon Palace, telling them to retreat, stay away from the Blood Crystal Cave, and guard the mountainside.

If there are any stragglers, just kill them on the spot.

Soon, the disciples of the immortal sect stopped climbing, exchanged a few words with Chen Qian through the communication array, and then retreated down the mountain.

The suppression of the Kunpeng Demon Core's rules was something no immortal sect had anticipated, and naturally, the disciples of those sects had no way to deal with it.

After realizing they couldn't use their magic, they had no choice but to retreat without Chen Qian's orders.

……

At the entrance of the Blood Crystal Cave, the minotaurs quickly discovered that the immortal disciples were retreating.

The rule suppression of the Kunpeng demon core naturally affects shamans the most, as many divine spells can no longer be used.

An ordinary minotaur has only had some of its vital energy suppressed, weakening its combat power, but it can still put up a fight.

"Moo~ Ha!"

Seeing that the disciples of the immortal sect had retreated, the minotaurs ignored them and, under the command of the shaman, formed a battle formation and turned to advance towards the Blood Crystal Cave.

The atmosphere at the entrance to the Blood Crystal Cave was extremely oppressive.

Under the shaman's urgent and low-pitched bone whistle, the minotaur army quickly changed formation.

Without the blessing of divine magic, they displayed a purer fighting instinct.

The minotaur warriors in the front row, clad in thick bone armor or metal protective gear, let out a deafening "Moo-ha!" battle roar. Like moving walls of flesh, they trudged slowly toward the cave entrance with heavy steps, carrying huge stone axes, bone hammers, or heavy totem poles.

They were nearly two zhang tall, with muscles as bulging as rocks, and each step they took caused the ground to tremble slightly.

The hundreds of various peripheral monsters controlled by them were all elite species. Although they were more affected, they were not entirely useless lambs.

However, the native demonic beasts entrenched at the cave entrance were equally terrifying in size. Their wildness and territorial instincts, which originated from their bloodline, were instead intensified into the most primal rage under the extreme suppression of the Kunpeng Demon Core's rules.

The pack of fierce beasts launched the first attack!

These beasts, resembling giant lions but possessing fangs and claws, have lost the ability to control the wind, but their physical strength and speed are still top-tier among the native monsters of Beast Origin Mountain.

The leader of the two-tier Gale Hou, whose size was comparable to that of a giant elephant, let out a roar that tore through the air. It kicked off the rock wall with its hind legs and transformed into a huge red shadow, rushing towards the flank of the minotaur battle formation.

It ignored the heavy weapon swinging at it, and its massive head slammed into the chest of a shield-wielding minotaur!
"Crack!" A sickening sound of bone breaking rang out.

The minotaur warrior's bone shield shattered instantly, his chest visibly caved in, and he coughed up blood. His massive body was sent flying through the air by the brute force, crashing into two of his companions behind him.

Without pausing, the leader of the Gale Beasts opened its massive maw and precisely bit into the throat of another minotaur. The terrifying force of the bite instantly shattered the throat bone, and blood gushed out like a fountain onto its crimson fur and the cold rock.

The remaining Gale Beasts followed closely behind, crashing into the Minotaur lines like a crimson tidal wave.

They no longer have the protection of wind blades, their defense has decreased, but their claws and teeth tear even more fiercely.

The minotaurs' massive weapons slammed into them, cracking bones and tearing flesh, but the ferocity of the Gale Howlers was fully unleashed. Even with their claws severed and their spines broken, they would still use their last strength to tear at their opponents' throats or limbs.

In an instant, the entrance to the cave was filled with flying blood and flesh, and the stench of blood filled the air. The violent roars and the sound of bones shattering intertwined to create the most primal symphony of slaughter.

(End of this chapter)