Divine Doctor from the Start of the Eye Mutation

Chapter 2002 2003: Not Arrogant

A few people quickened their pace and headed up; it goes without saying that the Blood Son was startled, having subdued the eagle and successfully refined it, otherwise the eagle wouldn't be here.

Ling Zhenfei said to Murong Liuqing, "Everyone, generally don't panic. As long as we get to the mountain and enter the gate, no matter how arrogant those two might be, they won't dare make a move against us."

Ling Zhenfei said, "These two have strange cultivation techniques and their actions are very peculiar. Who knows if they will keep to any agreements? Let's go up first and talk later."

The group quickened their pace, heading upwards; the mountain path was rugged, but they were all of the Dawen Realm, seemingly flying on their way up.

That eagle in the sky kept circling overhead, clearly having discovered them.

Fortunately, although the path up the mountain was rugged, there were no real obstacles, and it was evident the path had been artificially created, so their speed was quite fast. It wasn't long before they finally saw the mountain gate in the distance.

The mountain gate was rather tall, appearing like a monster with its mouth wide open from afar. What startled them most was that there were actually a few people outside this mountain gate.

Sun Wei said, "Why are people here to greet us? Is our status really that significant?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "The situation is unclear, so everyone be cautious."

As they spoke, they approached; the people outside the mountain gate noticed Ling Zhenfei's group, initially seated, they now all stood up.

"What are you here for?" someone among them asked Ling Zhenfei's group.

Sun Wei said, "Coming to Xianling Mountain, it's obviously not for sightseeing. Of course, we're here for the gathering. Why are you standing around and not going inside?"

They replied, "We are all loose cultivators. We've come here and discovered something strange about the mountain gate, so we are waiting here for informed fellows to explain."

Ling Zhenfei looked at the mountain gate. It seemed to be nothing but a path between two gigantic stones, with no apparent oddities.

Yet, there was a flow of spiritual energy around the mountain gate, indicating it was more than simple.

Ling Zhenfei asked, "What's strange?"

One of them replied, "Entering the mountain gate gives a strange feeling, hard to describe; perhaps informed fellows might understand better."

Sun Wei said, "We're all young, first time entering Xianling Mountain, no prior experience. Unless someone from the Major Sects arrives."

Murong Liuqing said, "Since it's odd, why not just try it?"

After speaking, Murong Liuqing walked toward the mountain gate.

Ling Zhenfei, a bit tense, called out to Murong Liuqing, saying, "Miss Murong, are you sure about this?"

Murong Liuqing said, "I'm not sure; there are many things in this world, it's impossible to be sure about everything, but trying will tell us."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Those people are of Dawen Realm, stuck here without daring to move forward. There must be a reason; why should you go?"

Murong Liuqing smiled at Ling Zhenfei, saying, "I'm going regardless; we're already at the gate, what's there to fear now?"

After finishing, Murong Liuqing continued toward the mountain gate.

Ling Zhenfei saw a trace of pride in Murong Liuqing's eyes, yes, pride; Murong Liuqing was inherently a proud woman.

Ling Zhenfei remembered that day on Wuliang Mountain; it was because Master of Wuliang Palace praised Ling Zhenfei, triggering Murong Liuqing's competitive spirit.

Ling Zhenfei followed Murong Liuqing. Murong Liuqing, a bit surprised, looked at Ling Zhenfei and said, "Why are you following?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Just wanted to experience it too."

Murong Liuqing looked at Ling Zhenfei and said, "Aren't you afraid?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "If you're not afraid, why should I be?"

Murong Liuqing said, "You must have taken some wrong medicine; it's unnecessary for both of us to risk it."

Ling Zhenfei said, "You're mistaken; two people going in means we can help each other if anything happens."

Murong Liuqing said nothing, for they had arrived at the gate. She could already feel the flow of spiritual energy; it felt very peculiar, as if a unique energy was spinning.

For some reason, Ling Zhenfei felt a strange sense of familiarity but couldn't immediately determine why.

Ling Zhenfei glanced at Murong Liuqing, seeing her walk right in.

Gathering his resolve, Ling Zhenfei also followed Murong Liuqing in.

Inside, the spiritual energy changed, becoming abnormal and extremely startling.

Ling Zhenfei felt a strong force absorbing his body's spiritual energy, causing it to become restless.

It felt as though the spiritual energy wanted to rush out of his body.

At this point, Murong Liuqing also felt it and said to Ling Zhenfei, "The gate is absorbing my spiritual energy."

Absorbing spiritual energy.

Listening to Murong Liuqing, Ling Zhenfei finally remembered why the sensation was familiar; it was the feeling of Spiritual Energy Deprivation.

Spiritual Energy Deprivation means absorbing others' spiritual energy and integrating it into one's own.

No wonder he felt like the energy wanted to leave his body.

Ling Zhenfei hastily engaged his own spiritual energy to fight against the gate's attraction.

Murong Liuqing calmly said, "No worries, let's quickly move forward."

Murong Liuqing's calm demeanor puzzled Ling Zhenfei as they moved forward.

After roughly ten meters, the binding sensation abruptly vanished for Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei understood; the gate's energy absorption spanned only a certain distance.

Ling Zhenfei said, "What's happening? You knew it would be fine once we crossed?"

Murong Liuqing replied, "Yes, everyone must pass through the gate to ascend, incurring some energy absorption.

I heard from my master that this energy fortifies the great formation on the mountain, and its absorption opens the Foreign Land Space door."

Ling Zhenfei finally understood; opening the door required substantial spiritual energy.

Everyone who has come thus far experienced it, but those novice loose cultivators were unaware, hence their hesitation outside.

Ling Zhenfei glanced outside the gate; inside and outside were two worlds, invisible from outside.

Ling Zhenfei considered briefly and said, "How can we get Sun Wei and Zhang Zhenlin in?"

Murong Liuqing said, "There's a spiritual barrier; I doubt a walkie-talkie works here."