Chapter 2343: The Stone Stairway Path

Chapter 2343: Chapter 2343: The Stone Stairway Path

The massive palace complex is located atop a high mountain.

Starting from halfway up the mountain, it covers the entire mountain and extends towards the rear.

From a distance, this palace complex looks magnificent and imposing, resembling a Heavenly Palace.

However, after Zhou Yu activated the Eye of Destruction, he discovered that most of these palace complexes had turned into ruins, with only a few barely maintaining their integrity.

Clearly, this place had once suffered an unimaginable destructive attack.

At this moment, Liu Ye and Shi Xuan were also observing the distant palace complex.

Their eyes revealed the same look of shock.

Just then, Shi Xuan’s figure suddenly swayed.

Immediately, his face showed an expression of shock.

"What’s wrong?"

"Daoist Shi?"

Liu Ye asked in confusion.

Shi Xuan’s expression was uncertain.

"There seems to be a problem with the space here."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ye and Zhou Yu were taken aback.

Then, the two were about to take off.

But Liu Ye merely moved slightly, and like Shi Xuan, trembled all over, almost kneeling down.

Zhou Yu, though hovering a few centimeters off the ground, soon returned to the ground in the next moment.

Zhou Yu frowned.

"There’s a very strong Gravity Formation here."

"It seems to cover the entire space."

"I suppose only experts above the Tribulation Crossing Realm can fly."

"Such grandeur."

In fact, Zhou Yu had not exerted full strength just then.

In his heart, he had already made a rough estimate.

If he were to forcefully take off, he could probably do it, but the consumption of Primordial Power would be enormous.

Considering his current strength, he would hardly be able to fly for even a quarter of an hour.

It’s a stark contrast to traveling thousands of miles effortlessly outside.

Of course, Zhou Yu understood that Shi Xuan and Liu Ye were probably holding back as well.

The unspoken understanding was clear among them.

At this moment, Liu Ye took a deep breath and said:

"Since we can’t fly, let’s walk over."

"The item Master wants should be inside the palace."

"Alright."

"Let’s go."

Then, the three swiftly walked towards the palace complex.

The path to the mountain’s palace complex is a stone stairway.

Compared to the destroyed palace complex, this stone stairway is rather intact.

Zhou Yu and the others are not fools.

Although no one spoke, it was clear that they were all being very cautious about this road.

Given its preservation, there’s a high probability that there might be a Formation or something similar on this path.

They had contemplated bypassing it, but other parts offered no path, and they couldn’t fly, leaving them with no choice but to take this road.

Initially, the three of them took very slow steps.

Their attention was on other things, wary of potential dangers.

However, after advancing several hundred meters, no danger had yet appeared.

Yet, Zhou Yu suddenly stopped.

Next, Liu Ye and Shi Xuan also halted in their tracks.

The three exchanged glances and simultaneously looked down.

This ordinary cyan stone brick was now changing their gaze.

Liu Ye was the first to speak:

"It seems both Daoists have noticed."

"There’s a problem with these stone bricks."

Shi Xuan nodded.

"Indeed."

"Initially, I thought there might be other Formation traps here, but now it seems the problem lies with these stone bricks."

"Every time we walk a certain distance, the Gravity Formation on these stone bricks intensifies."

"I calculated, just now we moved about a hundred zhang or so."

"But compared to the initial stone bricks, the gravity should have increased by at least one percent."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ye and Zhou Yu both nodded.

Shi Xuan’s estimation was roughly correct.

Though it seems like only one percent increase.

But from here to the mountain’s palace complex, the distance spans several thousand zhang.

Continuing the growth trajectory, as they near the palace complex, one can only imagine how the Gravity Formation on the stone steps might escalate.

Of course, Zhou Yu, confident in his Brahma Heaven Demon Body and inherently strong physique, wasn’t much worried.

Shi Xuan, born of the powerful-bodied Qingxuan Clan, naturally wasn’t fearful either, and seemed somewhat eager to try it.

Only Liu Ye had a shadow cross her eyes.

However, as if thinking of something, she quickly returned to her usual demeanour.

"Let’s keep going."

Liu Ye suggested.

Zhou Yu and Shi Xuan nodded, and then the three continued forward.

One hundred zhang.

Two hundred zhang.

Five hundred zhang.

...

Approaching eight hundred zhang, roughly one-third of the distance, they felt the Gravity Formation beneath them had increased more than fivefold.

At this moment, Zhou Yu and Shi Xuan could still stay composed.

But Liu Ye was visibly struggling.

Zhou Yu and Shi Xuan noticed this.

Both were curious about how Liu Ye would proceed.

Yet at this moment, Liu Ye stopped.

She extended her hand to grasp, and immediately three strands of Talismans appeared in her palm.

Then Liu Ye began casting a spell.

Those three Talismans slowly floated up and were engulfed in golden light.

Next, Liu Ye controlled the spell.

The three golden glowing Talismans firmly adhered to Liu Ye’s body.

As the Golden Talismans stuck to her body, Liu Ye’s figure visibly relaxed.

Her entire complexion quickly returned to normal.

Liu Ye glanced at Zhou Yu and Shi Xuan and smiled:

"Fellow Daoists, let’s keep moving."

Seeing this scenario, Shi Xuan chuckled.

"Daoist Liu is well prepared; these Talismans must be quite valuable."

Liu Ye smiled:

"They’re bestowed by Master."

Shi Xuan smiled again, saying no more.

And Zhou Yu simply offered a slight smile.

He recognized these Talismans too.

They’re called Golden Body Talismans.

In fact, the original purpose of these Talismans is to briefly enhance physical defense.

For many experts, such Golden Body Talismans are practically burdens.

Because needing to employ Golden Body Talismans for physical defense in a fight usually means you’re nearing defeat.

There are two reasons.

Firstly, casting Golden Body Talismans requires time, and in fierce combats, time is precious—the opponent won’t grant ample time for Talisman casting.

Secondly, the bodily defense the Golden Body Talisman offers isn’t significant, hence it can’t reverse a losing battle.

However, using them in this place is exceedingly fitting.

Since Golden Body Talismans can enhance physical defense, they also imply elevation in physical strength.

If sufficient Golden Body Talismans are available, this implies physical strength can peak temporarily.

Here, they’re undoubtedly very useful.

Liu Ye is undoubtedly very clever.

Then, the three continued on...