"Divine Meridians! This is truly a rare physique. Those who possess it, if their will is sufficiently firm, often find it easier to achieve godhood than others! No wonder Jian Shenzi took a liking to him."
The voice rang out once more. Immediately after, a shimmering, illusory figure flickered within the stone hut.
At that moment, before the three stone tables, everyone was absorbed in recuperating, replenishing the energy consumed within their bodies.
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged, simultaneously cultivating his Immortal Power energy, Heart Force energy, Soul Power energy, and various other types of energy.
Not only had his previously depleted energy been fully restored, but the energy in all aspects was gradually strengthening further.
Meng Wu, beside Ye Yunfei, was also meditating and resting. He continuously took out a variety of cultivation resources and swallowed them directly. A continuous rumbling sound emanated from within his body, as if boundless energy was churning and roaring inside him.
"Brother Meng's cultivated energy is incredibly deep and vast, his foundation exceptionally solid. The intensity of the energy within him seems to far surpass others of the same cultivation realm. No wonder his strength is so formidable."
Ye Yunfei sensed the energy aura radiating from Meng Wu and couldn't help but sigh inwardly in admiration.
Approximately an hour later.
Suddenly, someone stood up, their body releasing vast and mighty energy. This was a man in a purple robe from the Heavenly God Hall!
This man's strength and talent were far superior to those of the Heavenly God Hall's Third Prince!
"All of these items shall belong to me!"
The man took a deep breath, then lifted his foot to step towards the three stone tables ahead, speaking slowly at the same time. His voice was extraordinarily loud, each word seeming like a clap of thunder exploding, causing everyone's ears to buzz and even their Soul Bodies to tremble.
"This is a high-level sonic-based martial technique! This guy is despicable. After resting and preparing to take those treasures, he still doesn't forget to use this kind of sonic martial technique to interfere with and attack others," everyone thought secretly.
"Not necessarily!"
A demon prince from the Demon Capital abruptly stood up with a roar and strode forward.
Boom...
The purple-robed man and the demon prince managed only a single step before they felt an overwhelming energy, like raging waves, suppressing them continuously. Though they had merely taken one step forward, it felt incredibly arduous.
What followed was even more terrifying: the suppressive energy acted on both their physical bodies and their Soul Bodies simultaneously. Their Soul Bodies also strained under the pressure!
Fortunately, after resting earlier, both were able to hold on. Next, they simultaneously took a second step.
Seeing these two act, the others could no longer remain seated. One by one, they also abruptly stood and moved forward.
Originally, everyone was only about three steps away from the three stone tables. At such close range, if someone else got one step ahead, they might take all the treasures.
Ye Yunfei and Meng Wu also stood and stepped forward.
Boom...
A continuous, terrifying wave of energy pressure wildly surged from all directions, causing Ye Yunfei's body to involuntarily sink. This energy not only suppressed his physical body but also had a dreadful oppressive effect on his Soul Body.
Ye Yunfei released all the energy within his body to resist. He directly took the first step forward.
Then, gritting his teeth, Ye Yunfei took the second step!
Only the final step remained! Just one more step, and he could reach out and take the treasures on the three stone tables!
Seeing Ye Yunfei actually take two steps in succession with such speed and fluidity, the others were secretly shocked.
"If you know what's good for you, get far away!"
The purple-robed man from the Heavenly God Hall roared, then took the final step, reaching out to grab the items on one of the stone tables.
Seeing this, the others also grew anxious. Disregarding everything, they exerted their utmost strength and charged towards the three stone tables.
Boom...
Sensing their advance, the three stone tables erupted with three unimaginably terrifying energy waves. The space instantly solidified. The purple-robed man's hand, which had just extended over the surface of one stone table, froze there. Energy pressure of an extreme level made it impossible for him to even move a finger.
In desperation, the purple-robed man bellowed furiously. Just a little further, and his palm could have touched the Divine Crystals on the stone table surface. Yet his body, including every finger, was subjected to unimaginable, terrifying pressure.
Next, the demon prince's palm also reached the surface of one stone table but encountered the same situation. His hand was suppressed there, unable to move another half-inch.
"It seems these things are still meant for me!"
A young Dark Faction member almost simultaneously reached out to grab the surface of one stone table, a triumphant smile spreading across his face. His situation seemed slightly better; he actually managed to touch one of the Divine Crystals!
"Impossible!"
However, the smile on the Dark Faction member's face quickly froze, replaced by a panicked expression as he cried out. He discovered his hand could no longer move. Boundless energy pressure squeezed in from all directions.
The others behind them, mustering all their strength and turning red in the face, finally pushed forward to the three stone tables, one by one, extending their hands to grasp the treasures on the tabletops.
Yet, as soon as their hands reached the stone tables, they were all suppressed there!
The energy radiating from the three stone tables was too terrifying!
Ye Yunfei's situation was the same. His palm had just touched one Divine Crystal, but before he could pick it up, terrifying energy suppressed it, leaving him immobilized.
Meng Wu was no different. Standing beside Ye Yunfei, as soon as his hand reached the surface of one stone table, he could no longer move, his face flushed red.
"Brother Ye, the energy pressure here is truly horrifying. Even if I exert all my strength, I feel I cannot move my palm another half-inch forward. I simply cannot pick up these treasures right in front of me! What a pity! To work so hard to come here, only to find it was all for nothing!"
Meng Wu felt deeply unwilling as he sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"I'm in a similar situation, but I won't give up easily. Let's think of a way," Ye Yunfei replied.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei had already released all the energy within his entire body. Moreover, the eight Divine Meridians within his body surged forth, appearing like eight divine dragons, rumbling with heaven-shaking power.
"It truly is the Divine Meridians! This legendary divine vessel lives up to its reputation!"
At this moment, a barely audible voice sounded from within the stone hut behind the three stone tables.
"This young man possesses the Divine Meridians and is also the successor of Jian Shenzi. His future achievements cannot be underestimated. Since he has come here, I shall offer him some assistance."
The voice within the stone hut sounded once more. This voice was faint and elusive; those outside could not hear it.
Before the three stone tables stood the various elites of the younger generation. All had extended their hands onto the tabletops but could advance no further, frozen there in a bizarre tableau. Moreover, each of them was enduring tremendous pressure, straining painfully to hold on.
Some bodies were already beginning to sway, their legs trembling.
"I won't accept this!"
The purple-robed man from the Heavenly God Hall held on for a while, then suddenly roared furiously. His body burst into blazing flames, and an aura of energy far stronger than usual erupted from him. He was burning his Origin Essence Blood, overdrafting his potential!
Indeed, after burning his Origin Essence Blood, the purple-robed man's hand suddenly regained some mobility. With a grab, he seized two Divine Crystals!
"Hahaha… I've finally obtained Divine Crystals!"
Overjoyed, the purple-robed man burst into loud laughter.
Divine Crystals were legendary treasures used by Deities for cultivation! For those below the Deity level, Divine Crystals were immensely precious! Even Demigods greatly desired them, let alone these young Heavenly Gods!
Seeing this, everyone else followed suit, each beginning to burn their Origin Essence Blood!
Miraculously, each person managed to pick up two or three Divine Crystals!
Each of the three stone tables held a large pile of Divine Crystals, numbering at least several hundred in total!
Only Ye Yunfei had yet to burn his Origin Essence Blood.
Seeing the others' actions, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown slightly. He glanced at Meng Wu and saw he was also burning his Origin Essence Blood and had already obtained three Divine Crystals.
"How's your research going?"
Ye Yunfei sent a sound transmission to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, as the creature had mentioned earlier it was studying the restrictions here.
"I've gained some insight, but I'm not sure if it's effective. I'll immediately share my findings with you," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied, then sent a stream of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
One of Ye Yunfei's soul bodies immediately began analyzing the Silkworm's findings.
Actually, Ye Yunfei had also been studying the restrictions present in this plaza the entire time. His own skill in Formations was extremely high, and he had a deep understanding of various restrictions to begin with. Now, cross-referencing with the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's research gave him even more insights.
"Let's test it!"
Ye Yunfei waved a hand, tossing out hundreds of formation flags. Inserted into space, they instantly formed multiple arrays, all spatial in nature. They could affect the structure and stability of this region of space, and even influence the various types of energy and laws present within it.
The principles underlying restrictions and Formations were somewhat similar—both operated by influencing aspects like spatial structure, energy laws, etc., in a given area, thereby creating various spatial effects.
For example, the ubiquitous energy pressure on this mountain peak was achieved by using restrictions to alter the local spatial structure, storing vast amounts of powerful energy within this area to exert its suppressive effect. In simpler terms, under the effect of the restrictions, the space on the mountain peak became like a storage jar, capable of holding immense, terrifying energy to suppress the mountain. Anyone who came here would be subjected to the pressure from this stored energy.
Now, the arrays Ye Yunfei deployed specifically targeted the restrictions on the mountain peak, weakening the suppressive energy in the small area immediately surrounding his body.
Under the effect of these arrays, Ye Yunfei felt the suppressing energy he was enduring suddenly lessen somewhat.
Consequently, his hand could now move forward. Ye Yunfei's palm grabbed a large handful of Divine Crystals—over ten of them—and swiftly stored them away.
"Hahaha… See! What I deduced is useful, right!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm laughed triumphantly.
"Useful, very useful indeed! Your race truly has an innate sensitivity to all sorts of restrictions! I can't help but be impressed," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Ye Yunfei understood that the reason his deployed arrays could take effect was because he now had a certain degree of understanding of the restrictions present in this space. The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had rendered a meritorious service.
"He actually has this kind of method! It seems this young man's skill in Formations is extremely high. And he was even able to comprehend the restrictions here, then set up effective arrays based on them! Such talent would have been exceedingly rare even in our era!"
The voice in the stone hut behind the three stone tables sounded again, now tinged with surprise.
At this point, after burning their Origin Essence Blood, the others' strength had been temporarily enhanced. They grabbed continuously several times, each time managing to take two or three Divine Crystals. Soon, each had obtained five or six Divine Crystals.
"Hahaha… I actually got Divine Crystals!"
Someone, elated, laughed joyfully.
Then, Ye Yunfei moved again. He reached out and grabbed several handfuls quickly, his movements fluid and fast—unlike the others, whose hands moved slowly and jerkily. Ye Yunfei would grab a handful, then swiftly retract his hand.
After grabbing several handfuls, Ye Yunfei not only obtained a small pile of Divine Crystals but also picked up other items, including spatial rings and some herbs.
"Yes! Just like that! Grab some more! I get a share of these too!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm cried out excitedly.
"How is this possible? This kid's speed is so fast! Could it be he isn't affected by the terrifying energy suppression here?"
Seeing Ye Yunfei grab several handfuls and obtain a batch of treasures, those around him felt a mix of shock and envy.
"As expected, the one selected as successor by Jian Shenzi! Even without my help, he can rely on his own methods to gain more than others. However, since it's Jian Shenzi's successor who's come, I should still express my goodwill."
At this point, the voice from within the stone hut sounded again.
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei felt that the terrifying energy that had been continuously suppressing him from all directions in the surrounding space abruptly vanished. He felt an indescribable lightness throughout his body.
"What's happening?"
This sudden change left Ye Yunfei momentarily dazed.
"Never mind, grab the treasures first!"
The next instant, Ye Yunfei reacted. Without another thought, his hand shot out like lightning. In a flash, he gathered up all the hundreds of Divine Crystals on the tabletops, also grabbing a portion of the spatial rings and three jade slips containing cultivation techniques.
"How is this possible?!"
Seeing this, everyone around him stared in disbelief, doubting their own eyes.