Chapter 2743 - 558
Although Cao Zhen didn’t intend to kill those cultivators, he ended up collecting the most Heaven and Earth Rings.
For a moment, the other cultivators no longer took action.
Why fight?
After struggling to kill a cultivator, the benefits were picked up by another cultivator, leaving none for oneself. Such a thankless task—who would do it?
Besides, they also feared this terrifying cultivator might attack them.
Amid the ruins where battles occurred almost everywhere there were cultivators, a bizarre scene unfolded. Despite the large gathering here, not a single one attacked the other anymore.
Fortunately, the wind was blowing everywhere, and soon enough, Cao Zhen was carried far away.
Those remaining cultivators with higher cultivation base suddenly showed a hint of joy on their faces.
"That guy finally left."
"Everyone, let’s not fight each other. Let’s first eliminate those cultivators."
All around, the weaker cultivators were greatly shocked.
And in the distance, the higher cultivation base cultivators floating along with Cao Zhen didn’t know where to fly and found themselves with gloomy expressions. Why did they have to fly alongside this guy?
But those weaker cultivators with joyful expressions had come to understand their own strength after being in these ruins for so long.
Even without the sudden onset of the whirlwind, encounters with other cultivators would almost certainly mean death with their level of strength.
After all, everyone came from different worlds and were of different races. Killing a cultivator from an alien race came with no burden, and doing so allowed one to obtain their Heaven and Earth Ring. Given that, why wouldn’t the stronger cultivators take action!
Now, following this incredibly powerful cultivator was much safer for them.
Since with him around, other cultivators wouldn’t dare to attack for the time being.
Meanwhile, even though this guy might seize others’ Heaven and Earth Rings, he wouldn’t actively attack other cultivators.
Yet, they didn’t know where the wind was blowing them. Now, with this cultivator, they flew in one direction, but later, they might not continue to fly in the same direction.
Thus, they could only hope to fly in the same direction with this powerful cultivator for as long as possible, ideally forever.
The surrounding whirlwind was extraordinarily strong, and the group of cultivators had noticed that these winds intentionally gathered all cultivators together.
Not long after, another large group of cultivators flew over.
These cultivators fought while flying, in stark contrast to the unusually calm cultivators in this group.
In the distance, one cultivator’s face showed involuntary confusion. Why were these cultivators not fighting?
Among the opposing cultivators, there were clearly several powerful figures looking on—why were none attacking?
What was going on? Could it be that non-competitive cultivators all gathered together?
Though puzzled, they nonetheless attacked the cultivators with fewer Immortal Palaces because these few palaces had been left for them until now.
Do you have too many resources to care about these cultivators’ resources? They may not care, but we certainly do.
In an instant, spells fired in all directions.
The weaker cultivators flying with Cao Zhen were terrified, and many of them shouted loudly, "What are you doing? Killing us gives you no benefits."
"You’re attacking us just for our Heaven and Earth Rings but, even if you kill us, you won’t get our Heaven and Earth Rings."
"Damn it! You’re still attacking! If I die, I won’t let you succeed."
A cultivator with a pair of antlers on his head, a body akin to a giant bear, six legs, and two arms, had seven Immortal Palaces floating behind him, four of which were Illusionary Immortal Palaces.
In his world, he ranked within the top hundred of powerful cultivators. But upon entering the ruins, he realized his world was neither the weakest nor particularly powerful; there were far too many cultivators stronger than him.
Feeling the horrifying sword qi approaching, his seven Immortal Palaces behind him aggressively shook, massive amounts of immortal energy surged into his antlers. A stream of seven-colored light shot from the antlers, forming a round shield before him.
Although his strength paled compared to the opponent’s, his opponent’s sword qi had to pass through the wind blades first. By the time the sword qi reached him, its power was significantly reduced, allowing him to temporarily withstand the attack.
Of course, this could only last for a while.
Because the surrounding wind blades continued to assault him, he couldn’t fend them off and block the opponent’s attack simultaneously.
Using the light shield for cover, he quickly removed his Heaven and Earth Ring, tossing it towards the strongest cultivator, shouting, "Dao Companion, I’m offering you my Heaven and Earth Ring. Can you ensure my safety?"
He had no other choice.
Without offering the Heaven and Earth Ring, he’d certainly be killed.
Though he could throw out the Heaven and Earth Ring easily, what sense was there in giving it to others when other cultivators attacked?