Chapter 1369 180,000 Spiritual Objects

After hearing the princess’s words, Zhang Chen could not help but feel a heaviness in his heart. The Spiritual World was buried with countless ancient beings, each one terrifyingly powerful, possessing the ability to destroy heaven and earth. Now they have all awakened, wanting to seize the remaining creations within the Spiritual World. For Zhang Chen, this was definitely not good news.

He regarded the Spiritual World as his own private garden, still hoping to plunder the treasures within to complete his Middle Thousand World. Now those ancient beings were beginning to act and plunder; by then, where would his share be?

However, the only good news was that compared to the abundant Heaven and Earth Qi within the Spiritual World, the Material Realm had already fallen into the End of the Dharma for those ancient beings. They would not enter the Material Realm, as doing so would lead to their quicker demise.

Upon hearing the princess’s words, although Zhang Chen felt a sense of crisis, he had no way to intervene in the creation within the Spiritual World. Of course, he could ask the Queen Mother of the West for help; however, for such a great power like the Queen Mother of the West, the concentration of Spiritual Qi in the Spiritual World was no different from the Material Realm, making it economically unfeasible to request her help.

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen could only give up and explore another way to deduce the technique of soul reincarnation.

For him, the only way to avoid calamity was probably to keep the soul undying, allowing his soul to preserve memories and then continually reincarnate, surviving through the End of Dharma Tribulation.

"Just because others can’t achieve something doesn’t mean I can’t. I have the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and my celestial eye is integrated into my consciousness. With these two supreme divine objects, there might be a chance to maintain consciousness in the cycle of reincarnation." A gleam appeared in Zhang Chen’s eyes as he began to secretly deduce the divine techniques.

Certainly, Zhang Chen was confident that he would live longer than anyone else during the End of the Dharma Era because he had the Middle Thousand World constantly emitting Innate Qi to nourish him. If all extraordinary powers were to disappear from the world in the future, Zhang Chen would surely be the last remaining extraordinary power.

The fleet headed northward, and as they passed through, the demon beasts in the water retreated one after another. All kinds of demon beasts also backed off by three steps, fearing to approach after encountering the aura of Hu Li the Immortal.

After traveling for another half month, Hu Li the Immortal once again came to Zhang Chen’s cabin, holding a large bundle in his hand. The bundle was as big as ten cubic meters, and Hu Li the Immortal’s figure seemed to be dwarfed by the enormous package.

"All of the demon race’s spirit medicine and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects are here. Now that the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi is continually dissipating, the power of these spiritual objects is also fading, gradually becoming useless. They hold little significance for my demon race." Hu Li the Immortal directly threw the bundle into the cabin. Fortunately, Zhang Chen’s cabin was large enough; otherwise, it would not have been able to accommodate such a big bundle. "I really don’t know what you want to collect these useless things for."

"In critical moments, these useless things might save your life," Zhang Chen retorted, then his gaze fell on the bundle, observing the overwhelming Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi spilling out from it, continuously spreading into the void like a large signal fire, drawing attention.

Zhang Chen was reluctant to see the treasure essence leak away and wanted to open the bundle to store various treasures within the Middle Thousand World, but he was stopped by Hu Li the Immortal: "Hold on!"

Zhang Chen paused his movements, turning to look at Hu Li the Immortal, unsure why the latter stopped him.

"Although this bundle appears to be just ten cubic meters, it can contain mountains and seas. Within it are eighteen thousand Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects. If you open it rashly, I’m afraid the entire ship would collapse. If you want to open the bundle, you need to find a spacious place." Hu Li the Immortal explained.

Zhang Chen was taken aback upon hearing this: "A spatial treasure? Truly rare, it’s my first time seeing it."

"This object was left by my demon race’s ancestors and there’s only one. However, with the great calamity approaching, it is about to become a mundane object. If you like it, I’ll give it to you." Hu Li the Immortal said nonchalantly.

With the great transformation of heaven and earth about to arrive, all treasures were to become mundane, and he did not care for mere treasures.

Seeing Hu Li the Immortal so generous, Zhang Chen was pleased: "In that case, I won’t be polite."

As his divine techniques were performed, the treasure was sent into the Middle Thousand World, and then the bundle was opened within the world. At the next moment, countless magnificent lights poured out from the bundle, voraciously devouring the Innate Qi of heaven and earth.

Hu Li the Immortal did not lie; the demon race dominated the Great Wilderness and swept across half of the human race’s land, collecting enough Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects to form a mountain as tall as Mount Tai. Now, numerous spiritual objects piled up in one place, ravenously devouring the Innate Qi, yearning to transform under its nourishment.

What Hu Li the Immortal collected was merely ordinary acquired spiritual objects, and under the nourishment of Innate Qi, they naturally began to transform, evolving towards the innate.

The Celestial Eye flickered in the void, as a mysterious force flowed, sending the countless spiritual objects to all corners of heaven and earth.

Earth attribute ones were sent deep into the earth, gold attribute ones were sent into the veins of minerals, wood attribute ones were planted among the springs and mountains, and fire attribute ones were dropped into the magma. In an instant, all eighteen thousand treasures were categorized by attributes and delivered to their suitable areas for development.

As the eighteen thousand spiritual objects fell into the Middle Thousand World, the concentration of Innate Qi within rapidly plummeted, less than a tenth of what it was before. However, the entire world’s foundation was growing wildly, laws rapidly derived, and various laws within the Middle Thousand World continually became complete. Each spiritual object corresponded to the evolution of a law, and now, as the Heavenly Dao absorbed the creation of numerous heavenly and earthly treasures, it began to expand madly. The power of the Heavenly Dao, in turn, constantly strengthened, numerous new threads of law emerged, gradually integrating into the Middle Thousand World.

The sun, moon, and stars are forming, gradually transitioning from illusion to matter, and the rivers of fate and time have significantly expanded at this moment.

Zhang Chen’s "pair of eyes" scanned the entire world, and upon sensing the changes, a hint of fervor appeared in his eyes; this wave has saved at least hundreds of millions of years of evolution for the Middle Thousand World.

Inside the cabin, Zhang Chen seemed unaffected by the Middle Thousand World’s influence, currently conversing with Hu Li the Immortal.

"Where did you put away the package? Truly a remarkable technique, I didn’t expect you to possess such Divine Techniques." Hu Li the Immortal looked at Zhang Chen taking away his package, his gaze revealing a hint of astonishment.

No matter which world it is, treasures involving space are never simple.

"You’ve given me so many treasures, I don’t know how to repay you." Zhang Chen looked at Hu Li the Immortal.

"Talk of repayment or no repayment, amidst the End of Dharma Tribulation, these are just some scraps, hardly worth mentioning." Hu Li the Immortal waved dismissively.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen glanced at Hu Li the Immortal: "Actually, when the End of Dharma Tribulation arrives, I do have some means to get through it. If you truly have nowhere else to go in the future, I can provide you with an opportunity to overcome the tribulation."

Hu Li the Immortal did a great job, so Zhang Chen certainly wouldn’t be stingy.

"Really?" Hu Li the Immortal’s pupils dilated upon hearing this, his eyes filled with disbelief.

That’s the End of Dharma Tribulation, with all Extraordinary Powers extinguished. Does Zhang Chen really have a way to overcome it?

"Of course, it’s true! I can give you that opportunity right now, but you can never leave my side again." Zhang Chen said to Hu Li the Immortal:

"Do you really have a way to get through the tribulation now?"

If Zhang Chen brings Hu Li the Immortal into the Middle Thousand World, he would certainly not let him out again. Otherwise, if Hu Li the Immortal leaks the news, those old ancients in dire situations would surely stop at nothing to seize Zhang Chen’s small world, and Zhang Chen wouldn’t want to cause trouble for himself.

At this moment, Hu Li the Immortal had a look of joy and did not question what method Zhang Chen had to help him overcome the tribulation, but instead said: "Keep that spot for me for now; it’s not too late to seek you after I handle the demon race’s matters."

Upon hearing that he couldn’t leave Zhang Chen’s side, Hu Li the Immortal felt a bit hesitant; accepting Zhang Chen’s method would mean losing his freedom, which is hard to accept for a Demon King. However, he didn’t outright refuse, planning to first find his own way to get through the tribulation. If he could manage it, there would be no need to turn to Zhang Chen, and he wouldn’t lose his freedom.

If he can’t get through it, then seeking Zhang Chen later wouldn’t be too late. There is still some time before the Heaven and Earth completely enter the End of Dharma, giving him a chance to find other means to overcome the tribulation.

Zhang Chen knew what Hu Li the Immortal was thinking, so he didn’t persuade further, smiling and nodding instead; after Hu Li the Immortal faces hardships outside, he would naturally realize how dreadful the future tribulation will be.

Even a Primordial Saint has no way to handle the End of Dharma Tribulation, let alone Hu Li the Immortal?

Therefore, he didn’t try to persuade, just smiled, waiting for the day Hu Li the Immortal would return, worn out and seeking him.

If Hu Li the Immortal doesn’t come, Zhang Chen wouldn’t be regretful. For him, having one less being in the Middle Thousand World means one less person to share the Innate Qi, which is a good thing for Zhang Chen.

Hu Li the Immortal looked at Zhang Chen, eyes full of amazement: "I always knew you were extraordinary, but I never imagined you already had a way to evade the tribulation, truly incredible."

"Heaven never seals off all exits; there will always be a sliver of Vitality left." Zhang Chen responded.

"Indeed, Heaven never seals off all exits; I don’t believe the Heavens wouldn’t leave us beings with Extraordinary Power at least a thin thread of Vitality." Hu Li the Immortal’s eyes showed a defiant and persistent look: "Surely, there must be a glimmer of hope left for us."

Hu Li the Immortal went off, and compared to when he arrived despondent, he now looked invigorated. Perhaps Zhang Chen finding a way to evade the tribulation motivated Hu Li the Immortal, giving him hope. He energetically dashed away, disappearing into the expanse of Heaven and Earth, leaving Zhang Chen to observe his own world and ponder whether to add some restrictions and edicts to his Middle Thousand World.