Chapter 1814: 元磁 Assimilation

Two emperors, neither weaker than him, were supported by countless people due to their imperial status. Going against them would be foolish. He wasn't so desperate as to seek death just to obtain a cultivation technique.

“Is Gu Saint Boxun perhaps afraid?”

Zhang Xuan smiled faintly.

“I don’t want to participate in disputes between emperors, nor am I interested,” Gu Saint Boxun waved his hand. “If you think I’m afraid, then so be it.”

To become an Ancient Saint, one’s state of mind must have reached at least 300. Their decisions could not be swayed by a mere few words of encouragement.

“Since Gu Saint Boxun says so, we won’t press the matter. However, Primordial Magnetic Force is a special power born between heaven and earth. It’s understandable that you wish to comprehend it and use it to break through to the Void Shattering realm. But doing so is equivalent to directly opposing the Heavenly Dao, and both your soul and body will suffer oppression. If I’m not mistaken, for all these years, it’s not that you didn’t want to leave this abyss, but rather that it’s been difficult for you to do so, hasn’t it?”

Zhang Xuan raised his eyes. As the other party controlled the Primordial Magnetic Force and flew out from below, he seized the opportunity to investigate using the Library. This individual, though seemingly powerful, had actually been assimilated by the Primordial Magnetic Force. Should he leave, it would undoubtedly trigger a Heavenly Tribulation, making his existence worse than death. Thus, this esteemed Ancient Saint, a powerhouse capable of ‘rebirth from a drop of blood,’ had remained holed up here, unwilling to leave.

“Although the Heavenly Tribulation is powerful, with my current strength, resisting it wouldn’t be too difficult. If I truly wanted to leave, no one could stop me!”

Gu Saint Boxun paused for a moment, then let out a cold snort. He was an Ancient Saint powerhouse; he could endure it even if it meant suffering injuries. It was simply a matter of willingness and the extent of the losses he was prepared to incur.

“That’s good then. However, I still advise you: although the Primordial Magnetic Stone is good, it’s best not to integrate it into your bloodline. Otherwise, there will be endless troubles. By then, with your meridians transformed, no one will be able to control it.”

Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan said no more. He called out to Emperor Chen Yong, “Let’s go.”

“Go?”

Emperor Chen Yong was stunned. They had come to recruit Gu Saint Boxun to their side. After just a few words and no results, they were leaving? Losing the assistance of such a powerful expert and then confronting the remaining two would be certain death! Still bewildered, he saw Zhang Xuan already flying into the distance. After a brief pause, he followed. He had previously entered Mount Baixi with Zhang Xuan and knew he possessed extraordinary abilities. If Zhang Xuan suggested leaving after only a few words, he must have a hidden purpose.

After flying for a while, they indeed saw the young man stop, suspended in the air, smiling as he looked back in the direction they had come from.

“We…” Emperor Chen Yong frowned, looking over questioningly.

“Wait a moment. Gu Saint Boxun might change his mind,” Zhang Xuan said.

Emperor Chen Yong was utterly perplexed. Everyone said that if he left the abyss, he would suffer backlash from the Heavenly Dao. How could he possibly change his mind and risk helping them? However, since Zhang Xuan had said this, he must have a plan. It was inappropriate to question him, so Emperor Chen Yong could only remain in place, also gazing toward the abyss.

“How did that fellow know I was refining the Primordial Magnetic Stone?”

Seeing Zhang Xuan and his companion turn and leave without another word, Gu Saint Boxun was filled with doubt. The reason he could control the Primordial Magnetic Force here was not due to exceptional talent, but because he was hiding in the deepest part of the abyss, refining the Primordial Magnetic Stone. This stone, like a magnet, could emit Primordial Magnetic Force. By controlling this force, he could control an opponent’s True Qi, rendering them unable to fight.

“No matter what tricks he’s playing, I’m just one step away from refining the Primordial Magnetic Stone. I must speed up!”

He thought for a moment, unsure of the other party’s intentions, then Gu Saint Boxun shook his head, no longer paying attention. His figure merged into the blackness once more, and the next moment, he had arrived at the deepest part of the abyss.

A five-colored stone appeared before his eyes, its surface shimmering with light. It seemed as if all the surrounding Primordial Magnetic Force emanated from it. Placing his palm on it, Gu Saint Boxun took a deep breath, and his power surged forth, rapidly refining it. He had spent a thousand years just to get close to this stone, and another thousand years for his palm to be able to touch it. Now, he only needed his True Qi to transform into Primordial Magnetic Force to successfully complete the refinement. He was just one step away from achieving this. He could foresee that once successful, it would be akin to carrying the entire abyss within him. He would no longer fear Heavenly Tribulation attacks and could easily overwhelm opponents of the same caliber.

*Gurgling sounds*

The more True Qi he infused, the more it integrated with the Primordial Magnetic Force. Suddenly, the Primordial Magnetic Stone before him seemed to be completely refined, gradually merging with his palm.

“Success!” His eyes shining, Gu Saint Boxun hastily controlled his power, slowly merging.

*Sizzling sounds*

The five-colored stone, emitting brilliant light, completely integrated into his palm. In an instant, his entire being was enveloped in radiance, resembling a vibrant, sculpted figure. Feeling that he had indeed gained control of the Primordial Magnetic Force, Gu Saint Boxun laughed heartily. Just as he was about to control his power to test his current combat strength, his body suddenly stiffened. The True Qi within him felt like it was stuck in a swamp, no longer flowing unimpeded as before.

“What’s happening?” His pupils constricted, and he hastily looked towards the direction of his True Qi. Upon seeing it, his face immediately turned pale. He saw that his meridians had lost their previous flexibility. Instead, they were like steel, emitting a bronze hue, so rigid that his True Qi could barely circulate.

“It’s the stone... I’m turning into stone!”

Not only his meridians, but all the muscles and blood in his body also began to stiffen, as if he was rapidly losing sensation. At this moment, even the densest person would understand what was happening. In his attempt to refine the Primordial Magnetic Stone, his True Qi had transformed into Primordial Magnetic Force. In reality, the Primordial Magnetic Force had also quietly transformed him, seemingly turning him into a massive Primordial Magnetic Stone. Just like how prolonged exposure to a magnet can magnetize nearby iron, his internal structure was being altered. If he were simply turning into an ordinary stone, it might be one thing. But he was a living being. If his physical body and meridians all became stone, could he still fight, speak, or possess independent consciousness?

“My soul is also being invaded!”

Cold sweat continuously broke out on his forehead. In a short period, not only his meridians and physical body, but even his blood and soul were being invaded, becoming increasingly rigid and losing their former vitality, energy, and spirit.

“Endless troubles, meridian transformation... That person must have known something!”

Just as he could no longer bear it and felt death was imminent, Gu Saint Boxun suddenly recalled the young man’s words from earlier, and his fists clenched tightly. The other party had not only seen that he was refining the Primordial Magnetic Stone but seemed to have discerned something deeper. To resolve his current predicament, he likely had no choice but to seek out that individual. Understanding this, he no longer dared to hesitate. He immediately flew out of the abyss, rushing straight towards the direction where Zhang Xuan and the others had disappeared.