Chapter 00337: The Mysterious Profound Void Canyon
# The Mysterious Profound Void Canyon
Chapter 337
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 337: The Mysterious Profound Void Canyon
After hesitating for a while, Lan Xiaobu said, "If you don't start cultivating, it will be inconvenient for me to bring you along. I believe that even the best cultivation techniques vary from person to person. I suggest you start cultivating now so that I can take you with me. As for the cultivation techniques, I have two options for you to choose from. Both are top-tier in my opinion."
Yu Ruo had been calm and composed since meeting Lan Xiaobu, seemingly unaffected by any external factors.
But upon hearing Lan Xiaobu claim that both techniques were top-tier, she couldn't help but chuckle.
Realizing that her laughter might be inappropriate, she quickly said, "Big Brother Lan, even the best techniques in the immortal realm are, well... compared to my techniques, they are..."
"Worthless or trash, right?" Lan Xiaobu said indifferently.
"In your eyes, your techniques are the best, and in my eyes, mine are the best. Just as you are unwilling to cultivate my techniques, I would also be unwilling to cultivate yours if you offered them to me. In that case, could you please tell me the approximate location of my friend Liu Li? I'm willing to offer some cultivation resources in exchange."
Yu Ruo shook her head.
"The cultivation resources I need are definitely not something you possess..."
Lan Xiaobu replied calmly, "Sister Yu Ruo, listen to me. Back then, you cultivated such a powerful technique, yet you still ended up in the Huan Nu Palace. Even if your technique is excellent, you're not the only one in your Holy Sect who cultivates it, right? What can you do about it? My technique is different. In the entire universe, I am the only one cultivating it—it's unique. I'm willing to teach it to you because I don't mind sharing it. Most people wouldn't casually pass on such a top-tier technique. Look at me now—I'm free and unrestrained, unlike you, who has to worry about reincarnation and other matters."
Yu Ruo was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized the truth in Lan Xiaobu's words.
Even if she started cultivating her original technique again, wouldn't she just end up back in the Huan Nu Palace? Why must she return?
"Thank you for your guidance, Big Brother Lan. I am willing to learn your technique," Yu Ruo said with a bow, her tone now relaxed and relieved.
Lan Xiaobu sighed inwardly.
His technique hadn't come easily, and now it felt like he was practically begging her to learn it.
Yu Ruo, perceptive as ever, seemed to understand Lan Xiaobu's thoughts and quickly added, "No matter what, I will treat the technique you teach me as more important than my own life. I won't casually share it with others."
Lan Xiaobu waved his hand.
"It's fine. The technique I teach you, while similar to what I cultivate, will have some adjustments during the cultivation process. Since you'll be by my side, I'll modify your cultivation method from time to time. So, strictly speaking, the technique you cultivate will also be unique. Of course, besides my own technique, I have another one that many people dream of. Liu Li is cultivating this technique. If you want to learn it, I can teach you that as well."
Yu Ruo didn't hesitate.
"I'll cultivate the unique one."
"Good. Once we find Liu Li, I'll start teaching you the technique. Then, as we travel, you can cultivate while we search for her," Lan Xiaobu said.
Yu Ruo nodded.
She took out a pair of scissors and made a small cut on her forehead, letting a drop of blood fall onto her palm.
She then clasped her hands together, pressing the blood between them, and sat down cross-legged with her eyes closed.
Lan Xiaobu couldn't sense any energy fluctuations, but he did feel a gradual dissipation of vitality.
In just a short time, Yu Ruo's black hair turned gray.
After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Yu Ruo opened her eyes.
Her hair was now half-gray and half-white.
"Take this first," Lan Xiaobu said, handing her a multicolored immortal mushroom.
Yu Ruo took it and, with a tired voice, said, "Thank you."
After consuming the mushroom, Yu Ruo's hair quickly returned to its original color, and her vitality was restored.
"This is amazing," Yu Ruo exclaimed in delight.
Merely restoring her hair color wasn't a big deal, but the mushroom had also replenished her vitality and made up for the deficiencies she had accumulated over the years.
That was truly remarkable.
Before Lan Xiaobu could respond, she continued, "I sense that Liu Li is very far from here. To the south, perhaps tens of millions of miles away, or even farther. Once we get there, I can use blood sacrifices to track her."
So far? Lan Xiaobu was puzzled.
What level of cultivation did Liu Li have to travel such a distance? However, he didn't doubt Yu Ruo's words.
She had no reason to lie to him.
Lan Xiaobu quickly made up his mind.
No matter how far it was, he would go and find Liu Li.
When Liu Li was swept away, she had asked him, "Are we friends?"
Of course, they were friends.
Without Liu Li, he would have died while refining the Seven-Tone Halberd.
How could he have made it this far?
"Alright, I'll teach you the technique now. Once you can cultivate, we'll leave together," Lan Xiaobu said immediately.
Yu Ruo looked at Lan Xiaobu for a long time before finally saying, "You really are Liu Li's friend."
Tens of millions of miles away was an uncertain factor for an immortal.
The journey alone could take many years, and that was the least of the concerns.
The real danger lay in the unknown perils they might encounter along the way.
The Mysterious Profound Immortal Domain was vast and boundless.
Places inhabited by people or beasts were filled with immortal spiritual energy.
But there were also endless stretches of land devoid of spiritual energy, desolate and uninhabited.
These uninhabited areas didn't necessarily mean they were safe.
They might be forbidden zones, which was why so few people ventured there.
"I am indeed Liu Li's friend," Lan Xiaobu said before continuing, "The technique I cultivate is called the Longevity Technique..."
"The Longevity Technique?" Yu Ruo was stunned, then murmured the name again.
"Yes, the Longevity Technique," Lan Xiaobu confirmed.
Yu Ruo looked at Lan Xiaobu with a mix of amusement and exasperation.
"Big Brother Lan, this technique isn't unique. Over fifty percent of people start their cultivation with the Longevity Technique. Previously, Gu Feng went to find Qi He from the Forbidden Immortal Bureau, and he was cultivating the Longevity Technique."
Lan Xiaobu smiled faintly.
"That's their Longevity Technique. Mine is different. I developed it myself. Now, follow my instructions and start circulating your energy..."
Yu Ruo quickly immersed herself in cultivation.
Lan Xiaobu noticed that her talent wasn't inferior to his.
In just one cycle, she sensed the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and her cultivation began to improve steadily...
Lan Xiaobu didn't need the Cosmic Dimension Matrix to correct Yu Ruo's cultivation method.
Having cultivated the Longevity Technique for so long, he could now do it himself.
A day later, Yu Ruo stopped cultivating and said excitedly, "Big Brother Lan, this Longevity Technique is indeed unique. I feel it's no weaker than my previous technique."
Lan Xiaobu smiled but didn't respond.
No weaker? The Longevity Technique grew stronger the more one cultivated it.
In the later stages, it would undoubtedly surpass other techniques.
Although he had used the Cosmic Dimension Matrix to refine it, the technique was ultimately tailored to him.
As his cultivation improved, he continuously adjusted the technique.
Even if there were treasures surpassing the Cosmic Dimension Matrix, they might not be able to create a technique more suited to him than the Longevity Technique.
Otherwise, how could a mere Immortal King like him rely on a few divine abilities to kill an Immortal Venerable?
...
"Grand Marshal," Qi Yunshu, who had been waiting outside, greeted Lan Xiaobu as he emerged with Yu Ruo.
Lan Xiaobu handed a ring to Qi Yunshu.
"Immortal Officer Qi, the Goddess and I are planning to embark on a long journey. I once promised the brothers of the Forbidden Immortal Bureau that those who made significant contributions would be rewarded with pills. There are some pills inside this ring. As the Grand Immortal Officer now, you can distribute them as you see fit. Also, while I'm away, please take care of Guang Li, Jian Xuanming, and Zhong Yi."
"Grand Marshal, rest assured. No matter when you return, I will ensure you won't be disappointed," Qi Yunshu said firmly as he accepted the ring.
Lan Xiaobu hesitated for a moment.
"The place I'm going to is very far—at least tens of millions of miles to the south. I can't say for sure when I'll return."
Hearing this, Qi Yunshu was stunned.
"Does that mean you'll have to cross the Mysterious Profound Void Canyon?"
"What's the Mysterious Profound Void Canyon?" Lan Xiaobu asked, puzzled.
Qi Yunshu quickly explained, "The Mysterious Profound Immortal Domain is only part of the Mysterious Profound Continent. Besides the immortal domain, there's another region on the continent. These two areas are separated by the Mysterious Profound Void Canyon. Although people occasionally travel between them, it's not easy. Tens of millions of miles to the south are barren lands, some of which are forbidden zones. Without special circumstances, cultivators are reluctant to go there."
"So, after crossing these tens of millions of miles, we'll reach the Mysterious Profound Void Canyon?" Lan Xiaobu asked.
"Yes," Qi Yunshu replied.
"The Mysterious Profound Void Canyon can be crossed by immortals. However, it's said that the other side of the canyon is an untamed land inhabited by barbaric cultivators. These barbarians are even more savage than immortal beasts and are known for their cruelty."
Lan Xiaobu fell silent.
Regardless of whether Liu Li had reached the untamed lands beyond the Mysterious Profound Void Canyon, if the place was as dangerous as Qi Yunshu described, how could Liu Li possibly fare well there?
Qi Yunshu continued, "Although the untamed lands of the Mysterious Profound are desolate and dangerous, they also hold great opportunities. The Immortal King of the Luo Yun Immortal Court, Xi Shengyin, became an Immortal Emperor after crossing the Mysterious Profound Void Canyon. Moreover, his Immortal Emperor status is far stronger than that of ordinary Immortal Emperors. However, he's an exception. Many have tried to follow in his footsteps, but most never return. The few who do come back haven't shown significant improvements in their cultivation. It's said that on the other side of the Mysterious Profound Void Canyon, there's a void passage. Entering it allows one to leave the Mysterious Profound Immortal Domain and reach a higher realm. However, no one knows if this is true, as those who enter never return."
(End of Chapter)