Chapter 35: The Turning Point

  Zhang Heng and Zhao Rui flew very fast, and soon they had flown out of the range of Fangyun Mountain.

  But at this moment, Zhang Heng's spiritual instrument suddenly stopped and remained still in mid-air.

  "What's wrong?" Zhao Rui looked at Zhang Heng with a puzzled expression, but found that Zhang Heng's complexion was somewhat off.

  If Zhao Rui looked carefully, he would find that Zhang Heng's shirt on his back was almost soaked.

  Sweat beads rolled down his forehead, and his face still held a hint of uncertainty, his body also trembled slightly.

  Just as Zhang Heng was about to leave Fang Yunshan, he suddenly felt a sense of being watched, as if a pair of eyes in the dark were staring at him with a look of indifference and cold smile as he left Fang Yunshan.

  After cultivating the Perverted Art, Zhang Heng's body had undergone multiple transformations, and his senses had become extremely acute, not comparable to those of ordinary cultivators.

  But Zhang Heng felt a pair of invisible eyes staring at him, as if all his movements were under the other's control.

  Who is it that's spying on me and controlling my every move?

  Zhang Heng thought for a moment and then came up with an answer.

  Old Ancestor Ouyang!

  The strongest person in contact with Zhang Heng is him, and there are also interests between them. It's indeed necessary for the other party to monitor his every move.

  But it's also impossible for the other party to be using their divine sense to spy on him, as a Golden Core cultivator's divine sense couldn't extend that far.

  Generally, the range of a cultivator's divine sense during the Congealing Dan stage is only tens of miles. Although Mount Fangyun is small, it stretches for hundreds of miles, so Ou Yangzi couldn't possibly keep his divine sense fixed on him.

  The only possibility is that Ou Yang's old ancestor had done something to himself.

  Zhang Heng's current spiritual awareness was equivalent to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stages, and even slightly surpassed it. Only someone like Ouyang Old Ancestor, a Nascent Soul cultivator, could unknowingly make moves on him without being detected.

  Zhang Heng stood still on top of the spiritual device, carefully using his divine sense to search himself from head to toe, but he didn't find anything unusual.

  Taking a deep breath, Zhang Heng gave up the search. He knew that Ouyang Laozu's strength was far superior to his own, and it was impossible for him to discover what the other had done to him.

  Zhang Heng felt a deep sense of helplessness. With such a huge difference in strength, how could he turn the tables?

  "Tang Shixiong, what's wrong with you? Is there something troubling you?" Zhao Rui patted his shoulder with his hand, but the spot where his hand touched was a patch of clothes soaked through with sweat.

  Zhao Rui's expression changed, and he said solemnly: "Tang Shixiong, if you have any difficulties, let me help you."

  Zhang Heng couldn't help but reveal a hint of bitter smile, but immediately afterwards, he showed a resolute expression and said stiffly: "Let's go."

  Zhang Heng flew quickly again, taking Zhao Rui who was full of doubts and questions far away.

  Facing the gusts of wind, the scenery under his feet quickly fell behind, and Zhang Heng's mind was racing at high speed.

  It can be confirmed that Ou Yang's existence will be Zhang Heng's first major hurdle in this Xianxia world.

  While Zhang Heng thought of turning the tables under the opponent's surveillance, it was indeed a bit difficult, but not impossible.

  There are too many uncontrollable factors during this period.

  For example, Zhang Heng's cultivation of the Deviant Technique is after all a heaven-defying technique. As his cultivation level increases, the divine abilities he possesses will become even more formidable.

  Among them, the unrefined Void Flames are an existence that defies heaven.

  The existence of abnormal power has increased Zhang Heng's survival ability by several times, becoming his biggest reliance on turning the tide.

  The two major variables are the cave of Blood Kill God Emperor and Wu Ling.

  Wu Ling is absolutely a mysterious existence, has been hidden in Feng Xing Men for more than ten years, and only recently surfaced.

  Moreover, Zhang Heng felt that he didn't have much malice towards himself, which could be seen from the two mid-grade crystal stones he gave to himself.

  The relationship between Wu Ling and Ou Yang Lao Zu may be complicated, but it can be certain that there is also hostility between the two.

  Perhaps Ou Yang didn't know that Wu Ling existed, after all, he was also very good at hiding himself.

  The change in the Blood God Emperor's cave mansion is arguably the most crucial, involving the core of the interest relationship between Ouyang Old Ancestor and Zhang Heng.

  And this variable is also the most difficult to control, whether it is for Zhang Heng or for Ouyang Laozu.

  Because this cave was left by the Blood Killing God Emperor, a generation of heaven's proud son, like the Blood Killing God Emperor, a figure who shocked several eras, the mysteries in his cave were absolutely not something that ordinary people could decipher.

  The divine light in Zhang Heng's eyes gradually gathered, and his heart was surging with excitement.

  He knew that at least his own destiny was still in his own control.

  All he needs is an opportunity, a chance to turn things around!!

  Of course, improving strength is also essential.

  According to Zhang Heng's estimation, in order to preserve one's life in front of Ou Yang Old Ancestor and other high-level masters who have formed their elixir, his own Variant Cultivation must be cultivated to at least the Great Perfection Realm.

  There is still about a year before the opening of the cave, and there is still room for improvement in one's own strength. After all, the cultivation of abnormal skills is different from conventional methods, requiring only sufficient quantity and quality, as well as "external objects" that meet the conditions for refining.

  Zhao Rui noticed Zhang Heng's change in expression during the flight.

  From initial helplessness and despair to current confidence and determination, it can be seen that Zhang Heng's psychology has undergone a transformation.

  This was an indispensable part of his growth process and laid the foundation for him to reach the pinnacle in the future.

  "Tang Shixiong, there must be some secret in your heart, and something is hindering you. I hope you won't give up easily, keep challenging your fate. If needed, come find me Zhao Rui..."

  Zhao Rui slightly approached Zhang Heng and said with a sincere expression.

  Zhang Heng smiled indifferently, he could feel the sincerity in Zhao Rui's tone, but he still thought the other was foolish.

  Someone with Zhao Rui's personality existing in this cultivation world is simply a miracle.

  Ning Xuefeng was also unsuitable for living in this world previously, but the other party didn't belong to the category of humans from the start, so it's understandable.

  Zhao Rui was a human cultivator, yet he had such a personality, Zhang Heng couldn't help but wonder what kind of environment he grew up in.

  However, in Tang Feng's memory, there was no such person as Zhao Rui. Zhang Heng couldn't help but sigh, another extremely mysterious guy.

  Zhang Heng couldn't help but ask: "Zhao Shidi, I didn't see you at Fangyun Mountain before, where did you come from?"

  Against all expectations, Zhao Rui seemed to be hiding nothing and said slowly: "My home was originally in a place like a paradise on earth. It's more beautiful than here, peaceful and quiet. I have my father and mother, we lived an ordinary life together, plowing at sunrise and returning at sunset...

  However, one day I got lost while hunting in the mountains and after a few days I ate a bright red fruit from a strange tree. After eating that fruit, my whole body was like on fire and my mind was out of control. Later I fell into a river, and when I came to, I met my master...

  Zhang Heng couldn't help but sigh after hearing this, it turned out that this guy had quite an adventure!

  Zhang Heng felt that he seemed to be telling the truth, if everything Zhao Rui said was false, then he must be a terribly frightening person, someone who hid himself extremely deeply.

  But this possibility is also not great, Zhao Rui is just a seventeen or eighteen year old boy, his mind can't be that deep.

  Unless the other person is also a crosser, but the probability of crossing over is really too low.

  "Senior brother, I've discovered that your physical body is extremely robust. You must have cultivated some special technique, right?" Zhao Rui asked with some curiosity.

  Zhang Heng's heart skipped a beat, the secret of his perverted skill was absolutely not something that could be let others know.