Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 536 - 515: Extreme Sinking Quicksand (3/3)

Chapter 536: Chapter 515: Extreme Sinking Quicksand (3/3)

In Yang Lanxin’s view, their only way to return to the Forty-Nine Immortal City was to encounter a starship here and hitch a ride with favorable winds.

Of course, it would be best if the other party was an Immortal City force mining ores, rather than pirates of the Star Sea!

Being idle was just as well, for who knew when a starship might pass by; since Zhou Heng was interested in exploring this continent, she naturally wouldn’t spoil the mood, especially since Zhou Heng was precisely the person she was very keen on winning over.

Unfortunately, this continent was floating in the universe; even if they discovered extremely precious metal deposits, and even if they could return immediately to Immortal City, once they set out from Immortal City again, the continent would have drifted elsewhere by the time they arrived.

Although Yang Lanxin had not commanded mining operations many times, she had heard from the elders countless times that the greater the gravity of a continent, the more and the more precious the metals it contained!

It was really too bad; they had discovered such a treasure mountain, yet they could only be tourists!

After all, how much metal could just two people bring back? Besides, mining metal wasn’t as simple as stooping to pick something up; it required a vast array of tools to smelt the metal out of the ore. They could only bring back a heap of ore, which was of comparatively limited value.

In contrast, Zhou Heng was quite pleased.

In a sense, he was Star Charm!

He devoured metal not by refining it first, as that was too troublesome—straight through the ore, he would suck away the metal essence, crisp and direct!

Because he carried the Essence Blood of the Gold Devouring Clan, Zhou Heng had a natural and extreme sensitivity to metal. He sensed a strong metallic aura to the northwest, like fine wine to a drunkard, sparking a strong craving within him.

That was the place!

Zhou Heng led the way, his current sprinting not requiring the use of Swift Cloud Radiant Step. Even though he was now of the Immortal’s Cultivation Level, operating Immortal Technique was still a major consumption of Spiritual Power.

Without using Swift Cloud Radiant Step, Yang Lanxin, being a Moonlight Sovereign with Four Wheels Moon, naturally moved faster than Zhou Heng, matching his pace effortlessly.

Yang Lanxin was unaware that Zhou Heng actually had a clear direction and thought he was just running blindly. Yet since she had no idea where else to go, she simply followed Zhou Heng, while internally lamenting the huge loss her family had incurred this time.

Especially regarding Wang Yuanlong; although she hadn’t witnessed his death with her own eyes, she was almost certain of his fate.

Despite being a Cold-blooded Rakshasa, Wang Yuanlong was no different from a real uncle in her eyes, saddening her greatly at the thought, and she barely held back her tears.

One excitedly searched for minerals, while the other mourned the loss of a relative, leaving both somewhat distracted and neglectful of their surroundings.

"Hmm!"

"Huh?"

Just then, both shouted in surprise simultaneously, their bodies sinking into the soil.

It was a field of quicksand!

Zhou Heng and Yang Lanxin both tried to use their Spiritual Power to rise, but they suddenly found that the quicksand was incredibly sticky and, coupled with the intense gravity here, they were unable to free themselves!

"Don’t move! Don’t move!" Yang Lanxin hastily advised, her charming face full of caution, "This is Extreme Sinking Quicksand; the more you struggle, the faster we sink!"

Zhou Heng frowned, wondering how they would escape this predicament when the gravity was so terrifying that he couldn’t even rise.

Immortals need not fear starvation, but being stuck in this mire without a way out was a dreadful situation indeed.

He stopped struggling, but his mind was frantically searching for a solution. How to break out of this predicament?

The Extreme Sinking Quicksand was extremely viscous; once touched, it clung as though glued to them, impossible to shake off. Moreover, with the extreme gravity, the force he generated wasn’t enough to overcome the quicksand’s hold.

This was troublesome!

What should they do?

The two exchanged glances, seeing the helplessness in each other’s eyes; against this natural enemy, their power was futile!

"Can we sink to the bottom of the quicksand and break out from beneath?" Zhou Heng suggested, since Immortals couldn’t suffocate even if they spent more time underground.

"No!" Yang Lanxin quickly shook her head, signalling Zhou Heng not to act recklessly, "The deeper we sink, the greater the viscosity, to the point you wouldn’t even be able to move a finger. How then can you break out from the bottom?"

Zhou Heng also felt this sensation, as if the quicksand that clung to him had immobilized him; what Yang Lanxin said was likely true.

It was time to use his last resort!

He sighed inwardly; he didn’t want to reveal too many of his secrets in front of Yang Lanxin, but he couldn’t afford to be wasted here!

Hum, a blood-red glow flickered, and Zhou Heng now held a long sword in his hand.

It was the Hundred Ghosts Sword!

Swish, swish, swish, he vigorously wielded the blade, and suddenly, Spiritual Power Ghost Creatures appeared, fluttering above the quicksand, each exuding a chilling aura, eager to choose their prey.

This Hundred Ghosts Sword was an extremely evil object, and the Spiritual Power Ghost Creatures created by it were just as malevolent, born for the purpose of slaughter!

With no enemies around, these ghost creatures set their sights on Yang Lanxin, their illusory faces flickering with alarming murderous intent.

"What... what is this!" Even someone as experienced as Yang Lanxin couldn’t help feeling a chill down her spine at the sight.

Zhou Heng did not want to reveal the secrets of the Hundred Ghosts Sword. This Immortal Artifact was extraordinary, capable of forming a hundred Spiritual Power Ghost Creatures of the same level as the user; if it reached the Creation Level, it meant it could create Ghost Creatures of the Creation Realm!

This was truly a Divine Artifact, coveted even by the Creation Emperor perched atop the clouds!

If not for being trapped, Zhou Heng really did not want such a treasure to be exposed.

"Immortal Artifact!" He blurted out the obvious while he continued to manipulate the Hundred Ghosts Sword, increasing the number of Spiritual Power Ghost Creatures.

These ghost creatures were born for slaughter. Now, with no enemies to fight, they all fixed their ferocious gazes on Yang Lanxin, and finally, one of the ghost creatures took the lead in pouncing towards her.

Yang Lanxin was both angry and alarmed. Was Zhou Heng helping them escape or trying to kill her!

Buzz!

Zhou Heng’s aura shifted as he unleashed the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon, a bloodline that was greatly misunderstood and specialized in conquering evil creatures. Moreover, as the master of these Spiritual Power Ghost Creatures, he could barely control them when his abilities combined with theirs.

"Pull us out!" he communicated with the Ghost Creatures using Divine Intent, issuing commands.

The ghost creatures hesitated slightly. They were born for slaughter, so helping others was indeed a struggle for them. But under Zhou Heng’s relentless pressure, they had no choice but to obey.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, the ghost shadows shuttled back and forth as they commenced the rescue operation.

Since these ghost creatures did not have physical bodies, neither gravity nor the Extreme Sinking Quicksand could affect them. However, due to their unique nature, it was equally challenging for them to "lend a hand" and pull Zhou Heng and Yang Lanxin out.

Because they were not real entities but merely summoned by the Hundred Ghosts Sword on a temporary basis, they were essentially intangible.

Fortunately, the Hundred Ghosts Sword could summon a total of one hundred Spiritual Power Ghost Creatures, completely compensating with quantity!

The ghost shadows each stretched out their hands, clutching various parts of Zhou Heng’s and Yang Lanxin’s bodies, desperately flying upward.

In terms of strength, these Spiritual Power Ghost Creatures all possessed the power of a Moonlight King with ten Wheels of the Waning Moon—they were definitely a formidable force in battle, but using them for rescue was exceptionally difficult.

Zhou Heng and Yang Lanxin were pulled out bit by bit, and although their bodies had already risen above the level of the quicksand, the extremely viscous sand formed hundreds of rope-like strands, powerfully attempting to pull them back in.

Pull more! Pull more! Pull more!

When they were fifty yards into the air, sharp snapping sounds rang out as the "ropes" broke one after another.

Zhou Heng and Yang Lanxin finally gained their freedom!

They immediately moved their forms, distancing themselves far from the Extreme Sinking Quicksand, which they both dreaded immensely.

After traveling quite a distance, the two stopped.

"Thank you!" After a moment of silence, Yang Lanxin spoke to Zhou Heng.

"Don’t thank me, it is my fault for leading us into danger!" Zhou Heng did not take credit, grounding his statement in reality.

"Then we’re even!" Yang Lanxin smiled slightly, a myriad of expressions playing across her face. As a superior, she did not want to owe a huge favor to a subordinate, so Zhou Heng’s reluctance to take credit was also something she was willing to dismiss.

Zhou Heng, however, remained concerned about the ore vein ahead, and after a short pause, he continued forward.

This time, he preferred to spend a bit more Spiritual Power to fly in the sky, having been thoroughly scared by their previous ordeal.

Yang Lanxin lagged behind, ensuring that if a similar situation arose, it would not envelop both of them simultaneously.

Two days later, Zhou Heng stopped. In front of him appeared a towering mountain range, and the metallic essence he sensed originated from within this mountain.

Having been able to sense it from so far away before, now being so close made it even more apparent, making Zhou Heng almost urge to crash into the mountain.

He now somewhat regretted saving Yang Lanxin from meddling in his affairs, thinking about how he would devour metal essence, how could he possibly hide it from her?

However, even if he had to do it over again, Zhou Heng would still choose to save Yang Lanxin. Letting a woman fall into robbers’ hands would be unthinkable, he simply could not ignore it!

Let her know a little then, knowing that she wants to recruit him, the better he performs certainly the more pleased she will be with him, and she wouldn’t harm him! It’s just the Hundred Ghosts Sword... such a Divine Artifact could indeed attract covetousness and greed!

It all depends on how far Yang Lanxin’s vision reaches. If she is only fixated on the immediate, then plotting to harm for wealth is indeed an appealing choice, but if she can foresee a longer-term future, she should realize that building a good relationship with Zhou Heng could bring greater benefits!