Chapter 356 Enlightenment
Zhang Xinwu and Dundun entered the Heavenly Palace, truly stunned by the exquisite and towering buildings before them.
"Where is this place?" Dundun asked again, puzzled.
"I don't know what this place is, but I know it's definitely not a good place," Zhang Xinwu said, scanning his surroundings warily.
"What's wrong?" Dundun asked, somewhat confused.
"You kid, how can you be so careless?" Zhang Xinwu said helplessly.
As he spoke, he directly swung his palm at the nearby wall. An invisible force spread along the wall.
Countless insects suddenly appeared on the wall and swarmed towards the two of them.
"Take care of yourself."
Zhang Xinwu called out, swinging the staff in his hand. Like a meat grinder, the surging insects exploded one after another, turning into a pool of blood.
Meanwhile, on the ground, around the corners, various monsters revealed themselves. These monsters varied in size, making the place instantly resemble a hellish demon lair.
Zhan Dundun also quickly swung his fists, resisting attacks from all directions.
At the same time, facial masks appeared on his body, some black, some white, some purple, some yellow…
These facial masks not only possessed powerful defensive capabilities but also manifested corresponding souls, helping him fend off attacks from all directions.
"Good lad, you've been hiding this skill."
Seeing this, Zhang Xinwu was completely relieved and no longer had to divide his attention to look after Zhan Dundun.
However, there were too many monsters, seemingly endless, charging forward one after another, leaving them exhausted.
"This won't do. We need to retreat," Zhan Dundun said breathlessly.
Even with the protection of the facial masks, he was still greatly fatigued.
"Retreat? How do we retreat? Where is the door?" Zhang Xinwu said sarcastically.
Dundun then noticed that the huge city gate behind them had disappeared at some point, leaving only the majestic city walls.
"Then what do we do now?"
"What else can we do? Keep moving forward."
"But there are too many monsters! It feels like they're endless."
"That's because they don't fear us, and we haven't been able to intimidate them."
As Zhang Xinwu spoke, his body began to swell rapidly, transforming into a giant ape. He looked down at the enormous city from mid-air.
"Huh?" He suddenly noticed something, but it wasn't the time to think about it. He swung the giant staff in his hand and smashed it onto the ground.
With a deafening roar, a rift dozens of miles long appeared on the ground, and an entire street was destroyed by this blow.
This massive commotion also alerted Liu Nanfeng and the others.
"Is that Zhang Xinwu?" Liu Nanfeng had seen Zhang Xinwu's true form before, so he recognized him instantly.
"It is him."
Zhan Guoliang, who had fought Zhang Xinwu before, also recognized him at a glance.
"He might be in trouble. Should we go and help him?"
Su Jinxiu's words were directed at Liu Nanfeng, seeking his opinion.
"Let's go." Liu Nanfeng dared not delay for a moment.
He drew an Anywhere Door in the air, but it opened directly on the shoulder of Zhang Xinwu's giant figure.
There was no other way. The Anywhere Door required a precise coordinate, and Liu Nanfeng didn't know Zhang Xinwu's exact location, so he could only use his shoulder as a reference point.
Just as Zhang Xinwu was preparing to shrink his body, he felt a weight on his shoulder. He saw several people appear on his shoulder and then quickly descend towards the ground.
"Liu Nanfeng… Haha…" Zhang Xinwu laughed heartily.
His voice boomed like thunder, instantly attracting the attention of other figures in the vast complex of buildings.
"Willow Branch…" Seeing Liu Nanfeng, Zhan Dundun was also overjoyed.
"Son…"
Upon seeing Dundun, Zhan Guoliang's worried heart was finally at ease.
Since Liu Nanfeng had already reached the giant tower and had a clear objective, returning was very convenient. In an instant, the group was back in front of the giant tower.
Zhang Xinwu and Zhan Dundun curiously went to inspect the giant tower. Liu Nanfeng paid them no mind and sat down cross-legged, continuing to comprehend the information from the giant tower.
As time passed, many figures began to appear around the giant tower.
Some were familiar, some were strangers, some were friends, and some were enemies.
However, regardless of who they were, the Su sisters and Zhu Yin'e all protected Liu Nanfeng in the center.
At this moment, Liu Nanfeng was completely immersed in the vast ocean of information.
"Is Nanfeng alright like this?"
Seeing Liu Nanfeng sitting motionless before the giant tower for over half a month, Dundun started to worry.
"He's fine. You don't need to worry too much," Su Jinxiu said with a smile.
Leaning against Liu Nanfeng, their bodies seemed to fuse together. She could feel the aura from Liu Nanfeng behind her becoming increasingly ethereal, yet also growing stronger. Gradually, it seemed they were merging into one, and a sense of great joy and liberation emanated from him.
"It's good he's okay."
Zhan Dundun scratched his head, took out a piece of jerky, and began to chew. Then, he looked at the others.
He saw a few people gathered before the giant tower, constantly using various methods to try and enter it. However, without exception, they were either repelled and injured, or directly sent flying, with no exceptions.
Some had already given up and were exploring other parts of the city, while others continued to persevere.
"Sister, if husband doesn't wake up soon, Little Jin Hua might not recognize her mom and dad anymore," Su Huamei said from the side.
Zhu Yin'e also showed a hint of worry on her face. Although only half a month had passed outside, it had likely been five months within Guanshanhai. After such a long time without seeing her, Little Carp must also miss her mother.
Thinking of this, she shifted her gaze back to Liu Nanfeng's face.
Su Jinxiu also frowned upon hearing this. After thinking for a moment, she said, "If it's absolutely necessary, I'll wake up husband. You and Sister Zhu can go back first, and I'll stay here to watch over husband."
Su Huamei wanted to say more, but for a moment, she couldn't think of a good solution. After all, they couldn't leave Liu Nanfeng here alone, and they didn't trust anyone else to guard him.
"Let's wait a little longer," Zhu Yin'e said.
The three of them fell silent again, closed their eyes, and entered a state of comprehending the heavens and earth.
The Heavenly Palace not only contained immense spiritual energy of heaven and earth but also countless rules of heaven and earth. Their strength was improving with every passing moment.
"How is the Liu family boy?" Zhan Xiong Tian asked upon seeing Dundun return.
At this moment, Zhan Xiong Tian had shed his old age. His entire being was like a child prodigy, looking even younger than Zhan Guoliang. Just standing there, countless spiritual energies of heaven and earth surged towards him, absorbed into his body. Strands of divine light flowed across his warm and jade-like face, making him appear like a deity.
"Who knows? He's always been so mysterious."
Dundun grumbled, snatching a piece of beef jerky from Zhan Guoliang's hand and popping it into his mouth.
Just then, countless stars suddenly appeared in the sky, each as large as a dipper, shining with dazzling brilliance.
It's important to note that it was still daytime, and the giant sun hung high in the sky, yet stars now appeared, a phenomenon of celestial bodies competing with the sun and moon.
While everyone was dumbfounded, a figure suddenly rose from the ground, sleeves fluttering, his entire body radiating a milky white light, warm and lustrous. He grew taller with the wind, his growth immense, as if aiming to pluck stars and embrace the moon.