416: Scheming for Nascent Soul

"No, buddy!"

Li Changfeng nearly ground his teeth to dust.

This was completely different from what he had imagined!

And why didn't the damned Yao Race explain this clearly to him?

Were they specifically waiting to watch him make a fool of himself?

Li Changfeng tried his best to move forward.

But with every step he took, the pressure he endured increased exponentially.

After only seventeen steps, he could no longer move his feet.

Frozen in place, Li Changfeng thought for a moment.

Judging by the current pressure, even if he also acquired the same Boiling Blood Hegemon Body as Wan Lin, he probably wouldn't be able to continue forward.

What he was experiencing was likely super-strong pressure specifically targeting the Fifth Rank, which was not on the same Rank as what Wan Lin was enduring.

This meant that the further he went, the greater the disparity between his pressure and Wan Lin's pressure would become.

To solve the problem by purchasing a Physique, he would need to buy a sufficiently powerful Physique.

It would have to be a Physique capable of withstanding Fifth-Rank level heavy pressure.

Li Changfeng glanced at the price and shook his head.

It was too expensive; it wasn't worth it.

Not only was this kind of Physique inherently expensive, but whether he could successfully pass the trial after acquiring it was also questionable.

Most importantly, Wan Lin and the others could experiment for him, so there was no need for him to rush forward recklessly.

"However, this trial can actually subject a Fifth-Rank Expert to heavy pressure, making it hard to advance even an inch... What if it were a Fourth-Rank Expert?"

Li Changfeng carefully observed his surroundings, but he couldn't find any trace of the Great Void.

The hallmark of the Fourth Rank is the ability to utilize the Great Void, flash freely through space, and possess maximum maneuverability.

Li Changfeng being unable to find traces most likely meant that his own skill level was insufficient to observe the remnants left by a Fourth-Rank Cultivator.

But there was another possibility: the abilities of a Fourth-Rank Cultivator might be sealed here, forcing them to undergo the heavy pressure trial just like him.

Li Changfeng tentatively took a few steps backward, and the pressure did indeed decrease, allowing him to leave smoothly.

But what if he accidentally moved too quickly and instantly reached the depths? Would he be permanently trapped by the heavy pressure?

Li Changfeng thought this was possible.

After all, the gravity change here wasn't linear and gradual; the first step might be bearable, the second step could be fatal, and the third step would make turning back impossible.

He knew the conditions of the trial here, which was why he proceeded cautiously without going too deep, preventing him from falling into the gravity trap.

But what about someone who was unaware?

What if he lured True Lord Feng Chuan here?

Whether it was killing him outright here or trapping him, the potential was huge.

The more Li Changfeng thought about it, the more reliable it seemed.

This was even more reliable than the Cloud-Swallowing Whale plan.

Li Changfeng had a new idea and was unwilling to continue wasting time at Sacred Emperor Mountain.

Retreating slowly, step by step, he finally withdrew from the location of the trial.

Soon, the Toad Demon, Eagle Demon, and other Fifth-Rank Great Demons gathered around, looking at him with knowing smiles.

Li Changfeng immediately understood that these demons were indeed waiting to see him fail.

As expected of the Yao Race, they still held some animosity towards the Human Race.

But Li Changfeng was a Player, not a native, so he didn't care about that; he just wanted to complete the prerequisite mission for harming Feng Chuan.

"Everyone, I want to confirm, what is the highest Rank of Cultivator that the Sacred Emperor Mountain trial can restrict?"

Hearing this question, the demons were somewhat confused.

"Are there higher-Rank Cultivators among you Players?"

"No, that's not the case."

"Oh, you want to try again after achieving a Breakthrough."

The Toad Demon chuckled: "I advise you to give up that idea.

"Forget about the Nascent Soul Realm, even a Soul Transformation expert who comes here must honestly be suppressed by the power of the trial and dutifully accept the trial!"

Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng was not disappointed; instead, his eyes lit up.

This was exactly what he wanted!

The heavy pressure in the Trial Grounds was powerful, and as long as one consumed a Medicinal Pill or used a Magic Treasure—in short, as long as any external force unrecognized by the Trial Grounds was involved—they would be punished, ultimately finding it impossible to move an inch, and would be crushed to death by the gravity.

Li Changfeng thought: if Feng Chuan unknowingly trespassed into Sacred Emperor Mountain, and then took a Medicinal Pill or used a Magic Treasure because he was subjected to heavy pressure... then he would be dead for sure!

Thinking of this, Li Changfeng couldn't help but curl his lips, his eyes full of anticipation.

He informed the Yao Race of this plan.

After all, the Yao Race needed to open the portal for Feng Chuan to enter, so he had to tell them.

After listening, the Toad Demon quickly shook its head:

"Don't joke around. A Fourth-Rank Cultivator, he alone could suppress our entire Yao Race!

"If he really gets in, who can stop him?

"He'll probably turn this place upside down!"

Li Changfeng also felt they had a point, but he was unwilling to give up.

He couldn't help but ask: "With the development of the Demon Race Outside the Wall over so many years, don't you have any means to restrain a Fourth-Rank Cultivator? I don't believe that."

The Eagle Demon snorted coldly:

"Even if we did, why should we help you? This isn't part of our deal."

Li Changfeng said indifferently:

"Don't forget, you want to relocate to the Southern Immortal Dynasty.

"If you don't deal with Feng Chuan, with Qingling Sect stuck in the Northern Mountain position, your relocation won't find a path that avoids the Yuyao Kingdom, and your losses along the way will likely be huge.

"However, if we can lure Feng Chuan here, trap him inside Sacred Emperor Mountain, and then all swarm out together to seize control of Qingling Sect.

"Then the path south will immediately be safe."

The Yao Race members exchanged glances. They had to admit it was a good proposal.

But the question was, how could they trap Feng Chuan?

Even if Li Changfeng looked down on Feng Chuan, he had to admit that Feng Chuan was a genuine Fourth-Rank Cultivator.

His strength was immense; any small action from him could suppress and kill a Fifth-Rank Cultivator.

Against him, the human wave tactic was ineffective.

However, True Lord Feng Chuan was still in closed-door cultivation within Qingling Sect to stabilize his cultivation, and wouldn't show up for the time being. Given his Realm, nobody knew how long he would be cultivating.

Therefore, there was enough time to perfect this plan.

Li Changfeng hadn't forgotten that the most crucial point was not to leak information about Sacred Emperor Mountain. The Players could only rely on luck, but he was curious if the Yuyao Kingdom knew about this matter.

The Eagle Demon laughed loudly:

"The Yuyao Kingdom naturally knows about Sacred Emperor Mountain, but neither the Yuyao Kingdom nor you know about Sacred Emperor Mountain's Other Entrance..."

Immediately afterward, the Eagle Demon informed Li Changfeng of this matter.

After hearing this, Li Changfeng's eyes lit up.

"In that case, even if Feng Chuan knows we will use Sacred Emperor Mountain to scheme against him, he will drop his guard and end up stepping into the Other Entrance, being teleported to Sacred Emperor Mountain..."

The more Li Changfeng thought about it, the more promising it seemed.

Although this matter required further planning and wasn't guaranteed to succeed.

But the thrill of scheming against a Nascent Soul expert still captivated him.

He thought that with the success brought by the Cloud-Swallowing Whale, if he could also capture Qingling Sect, and ideally crush Feng Chuan completely and plunder all his treasures.

Then his leadership position among the Players would be unshakable!

"As for luring and restraining Feng Chuan... I do have some ideas..."