Chapter 2318 Festering
Near the eerie black mist, Chen Qingyuan and the others focused their attention, becoming extremely interested in Mu Cangyan's true appearance.
Mu Cangyan took off her black robe, removed the restrictions and rules around her, and revealed her true appearance.
If you want to see it, then I will show it to you.
It wasn't the right time yet, and Mu Cangyan didn't want any mistakes to happen, so she had to cover it up and be extremely cautious.
"he......"
Although they were far apart, Chen Qingyuan and the others could roughly see it.
I had been anticipating this for a long time, but I never imagined that Mu Cangyan would look like this.
Gu Kong, who knew Mu Cangyan very well, also showed surprise: "How did it become like this?"
Within the black mist, a stone-paved road is interwoven with countless ancient rules.
Upon seeing Mu Cangyan's true appearance, Zhixi's expression did not change significantly, but she paused slightly in her steps, a strange light flashing in her eyes.
Zhi Xi remained silent as she continued to gaze at Mu Cangyan.
The true face beneath the black robe is shocking.
He was six zhang tall, with a body as imposing as a mountain.
His facial features were ulcerated and deformed, making him unbearable to look at.
In some places, the wounds were sunken, revealing the cold, white bones. In other places, pustules had formed, from which a pale green, unknown liquid oozed from time to time.
The hair is sparse and of varying lengths.
The bridge of the nose is sunken, and the gums are exposed.
Only these eyes were relatively normal, deep and empty, as if connected to the deepest hell, possessing a strange power to devour souls.
Mu Cangyan's face was so badly ulcerated that an ordinary person who saw it would be terrified and might even fall seriously ill.
His body should be in the same condition, but since it was covered by a close-fitting long robe, it cannot be verified.
"Is this the price to pay for seeking immortality?"
The flames on Ye Liujun's body went out in an instant, and he stared wide-eyed in astonishment.
"That doesn't make sense! At his level, can't he reshape his physical body?"
Shen Wuyun frowned, puzzled.
Chen Qingyuan speculated, "He must have tried many times, but failed each time."
Everyone pondered inwardly, unable to understand why Mu Cangyan had become like this.
Mu Cangyan didn't care about other people's opinions, and his heart remained unmoved.
For him, this physical body was completely unimportant.
"It's an eyesore."
Mu Cangyan spoke to Zhixi in a calm tone.
"The backlash of forbidden laws?"
When Zhixi first saw Mu Cangyan's festering face, she was genuinely taken aback, her emotions shifting slightly and her steps faltering. But within a single breath, Zhixi regained her composure.
In Zhixi's eyes, there was not a trace of disgust or revulsion; her expression was indifferent and unconcerned.
Mu Cangyan replied, "I suppose so!"
In the long process of planning the path to immortality, Mu Cangyan encountered many troubles. The backlash from forbidden rules was one of the reasons for the decay of his physical body.
The most fundamental reason is that Mu Cangyan did it on purpose.
He loathed this physical body, and would let it decay as long as his foundation remained intact. Once he broke free from the shackles of the world and reached the realm of immortality, he would reshape a perfect body to completely rid himself of the shame of his birth.
Although he utterly loathed this body, he was forced to accept it.
Changing one's physical body may seem simple, but it actually has a huge impact.
Possessing another's body cannot change the fact that they are born with a deficiency; it is meaningless. Forcing it will only cut off one's own path and prevent one from reaching the supreme path.
Why are you so obsessed with the path to immortality?
Zhixi had asked Mu Cangyan this question before, but had not received a specific answer.
"Take control of your own destiny and no longer suffer humiliation."
This is Mu Cangyan's original aspiration.
After fermenting over a long period of time, it became an obsession, a reason to live.
This is quite similar to Zhixi. She sought the traces of a benefactor, initially out of longing, but later it became a part of her life.
The two sides stopped talking, and the atmosphere suddenly became quiet and oppressive.
Are you ready?
A moment later, Zhi Xi's speed increased significantly. Her voice, like a sharp sword, pierced through the sky and reached the depths of the black mist. Every word was imbued with the supreme power of a monarch, causing the sea of mist to churn.
"nature."
The wild goose remained motionless like a mountain, its voice hoarse.
Clang!
The next moment, Zhi Xi took a large step, traversing countless miles of void, and instantly arrived at Mu Cangyan's location. The imperial artifact jade flute hummed and burst forth with hundreds of layers of profound light.
Zhi Xi extended her right index finger and pointed it at Mu Cangyan's brow from a distance.
The Yunhua Sushuang bracelet worn on her wrist exudes overwhelming ferocity.
clang!
Mu Cangyan's movements were incredibly fast, leaving no trace. He raised his hand and thrust out a palm, palm facing outward, its power surging forth like a celestial river, easily blocking Zhi Xi's attack.
The clash between the two caused a disturbance in the foggy sea.
Its residual power was so strong, it was like hundreds of stars exploding at the same time, rippling in all directions and tearing the starry sky apart.
Chen Qingyuan and the others immediately used their abilities to create a protective mystic realm, isolating themselves from the terrifying power of the great battle and ensuring their safety.
Chi Chi Chi!
The protective mystic realm was subjected to wave after wave of impacts from the extreme rules, and many parts showed obvious signs of collapse, and even cracks appeared.
Seeing this, everyone reinforced their protective barriers and quickly repaired the damaged areas.
Woo!
The eerie black mist surged violently, obscuring the figures of Zhi Xi and Mu Cangyan. Consequently, Chen Qingyuan and the others' vision was greatly hindered, preventing them from seeing what lay within.
Rumble!
The increasingly terrifying residual power of the Extreme Path surged forth from the depths of the Sea of Fog.
This shows that Zhixi and Mu Cangyan have begun to clash.
It is not an easy task for two beings who stand at the pinnacle of the Emperor's Realm to truly determine a winner.
Fortunately, all the life-bearing stars in the Upper Starfield have migrated elsewhere; otherwise, the residual force of this storm would have wiped out countless lives.
"Can we win?"
Rong Che, the progenitor of the Dragon Clan, did not hold much hope for Zhi Xi deep down.
In his view, Mu Cangyan's strength had reached the limit of the world, his methods were beyond reason, and with millions of years of painstaking planning, the possibility of him being defeated was almost zero.
"I believe in her, she will never lose!"
Even though he couldn't see anything, Gu Kong kept his eyes fixed on the direction of the eerie black mist, standing tall and firmly believing in it.
Originally intending to wait for Emperor Taiwei to appear, Zhixi was surprised when Mu Cangyan revealed his true form. Faced with this, Zhixi changed her mind and decided to confront Mu Cangyan head-on.
What can we do?
Ye Liujun wanted to help, but unfortunately he was powerless to do so.
"Going in would be suicide."
Rong Che spoke frankly and directly.
They were clearly top-tier figures who dominated an era, yet they lacked even the ability to offer assistance. Gazing at the black mist, a complex mix of emotions welled up within him.
"Trust me, senior. Everything will be alright."
To others, Zhixi was a reckless madwoman. But in Chen Qingyuan's eyes, it wasn't like that at all.
If Zhi Xi had known she was simple-minded, she would never have reached the heights she has today.
