Looking at the narrow and cramped passageway, I couldn't help but worry. I couldn't help but ask the fatty, "If we forcefully dig down like this, won't the passageway collapse?"
The fatty didn't seem to care about my worries. He waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, it won't collapse. The surrounding rocks and soil have been reinforced by the person who laid the array. Even if you dig through both sides, the cave won't collapse."
With this, I no longer had any worries. Under the guidance of the fatty, I carved out an area of five feet on the ground. Afterwards, I revolved the True Essence in my body and began to excavate the soil and stones below.
It was just as the fatty had said. Although the rocks and soil under my feet looked loose, they were actually very solid. When I used my Zhen Yuan, I was only able to cut in less than two feet. It was truly extraordinary. The hardness of the rocks and soil was almost comparable to iron.
Just like that, I increased my strength. Before long, I had already dug a seven to eight feet deep hole. At this time, I could faintly feel a faint spiritual energy flow in the bottom of the hole.
The fatty hastily stopped me and said, "The Origin Absorbing Array is less than three feet below us. As long as we stabilize the Origin Absorbing Array, the So Close, Yet Worlds End array pivot won't break. At that time, we'll be able to see the thing that controls the array."
"Fatty, you can't possibly be thinking of taking that thing away, right?" I stopped what I was doing and asked the fatty.
The fatty nodded as if it was a matter of course. "Of course I'm going to take it away. According to the ancient records of our sect, any magic tool that can control the operation of a spatial type array definitely has a certain spatial shift function. Not to mention the So Close, Yet Worlds End array. The thing below is most likely a magic tool from the ancient era."
After saying that, he added, "Third Baby, it won't be long before we go to Hebei to meet up with Lu Zhenyang. At that time, there might be another fierce battle.
This type of magic tool has the spatial shift function. To us, it's equivalent to having an extra life. If we can't win, we can at least use it to escape. "
Originally, I thought that the fatty was just interested in arrays and wanted to study the array below. When I heard that he wanted to take away the magic tool for the array, I was slightly unwilling. After all, this passageway connected our village and the Fire God Temple. These two places could be considered my home. If the magic tool was taken away, the spatial array below would naturally disperse. At that time, it would be inconvenient to go back and forth. Moreover, this array was connected to the soil and soil of the two places. If it caused a fluctuation in the earth, it might even cause an earthquake.
However, after the fatty said the last sentence, I felt relieved. Everything the fatty did was for my sake. What else could I say to have a brother that was always thinking about me?
I didn't expect the fatty to shake his head and continue to say to me, "Third Baby, I only know what you're thinking. I'll take care of it. Don't worry, this So Close, Yet Worlds Apart array has already been running for many years. The formation patterns have already stabilized. As long as I'm careful and don't damage the array, I'll add some spirit energy to it. Even if I take away the magic tool, it will still be able to run. There won't be any problems for at least ten years."
"That's for the best." Hearing that, I heaved a sigh of relief.
After saying that, the fatty continued to focus his attention on the stone pit. After carefully observing it for a while, he took the four small flags of different colors and inserted them into the four positions of the stone pit.
"Third Baby, you should be careful now. Move the soil and soil below. I'll take the magic tool."
The fatty focused his attention on the positions of the four flags. His hands were constantly making hand seals as if he was calculating something.
I followed the fatty's instructions and carefully took out the layer of soil and stones. Then, I saw the scene below.
Below was an empty cave that was engraved with many formation patterns. Wisps of spirit energy flowed out of the soil and stones, attaching to the formation patterns. The spirit energy circled around the stone wall and all the formation patterns. Then, it gathered at the center of the cave, condensing into a pure spirit energy vortex.
Seeing this, the fatty's eyes brightened. He used his spirit energy and poured it into the four flags. Then, he made another hand seal and muttered something.
The four small flags separated from the stone wall and entered the spirit vortex. They followed the spirit vortex and spun together. Then, the spirit vortex actually separated from the stone cave and slowly rose up.
The formation patterns on the stone wall dimmed a little. Then, they sank down and revealed a stone platform below. On the stone platform was a bronze box. Inside the box was a crystal clear jade ruler. However, when you looked closely, you could see a shallow crack in one corner of the jade ruler.
"Measuring Heaven Ruler! It's the Measuring Heaven Ruler!"
Fatty cried out in alarm. His breathing quickened as he hurriedly took out four talismans from his robes and pasted them on the four walls of the cave. The originally dim runes on the walls lit up once again.
The fatty took a deep breath. Then, he carefully extended his hands and took out the jade ruler.
However, at that moment, before the fatty could take a good look at the Measuring Heaven Ruler, the entire cave began to tremble slightly.
Uncle Lin, who was still above the cave, also noticed the situation. He looked down and asked, "Hu Zi, what's wrong?"
"Dad, don't worry. It's okay. But … it's not good. The talismans can't be used anymore. Third Baby, hurry and pour your spirit energy into the formation patterns. Use the True Dragon's vein." The fatty's tone changed as he shouted at me.
I didn't need the fatty to tell me that. I also felt that something was wrong. I took out the jade bracelet and poured the True Dragon's energy into the formation patterns on the stone wall. Then, the cave became quiet again.
"That's enough. Without the Heaven Measuring Ruler, the So Near, Yet So Far Formation was unable to circulate smoothly. The True Dragon Vein has the function of suppressing the veins of the earth. It will be fine as long as we stabilize it." After calming down, the fatty immediately discovered the reason and explained to Uncle Lin and me.
Then, he moved the spirit energy vortex back into the cave and arranged a few more formations. Then, we left the stone pit and buried it again.
After carefully pushing it out of the pit, the fatty started to explain the Measuring Heaven Ruler to Uncle Lin and me.
According to him, the Measuring Heaven Ruler was a kind of ancient magic tool. It wasn't a special name for a magic tool, but a common name for this type of magic tool.
According to the legends, in ancient times, there was a wise man who used a ruler to measure the sky. This ruler was called the Measuring Heaven Ruler.
Later on, the Celestial Emperor was enraged and sent a heavenly thunder to shatter the Measuring Heaven Ruler. Its fragments scattered everywhere in the world. Later generations found them and named them the Measuring Heaven Ruler.
Of course, compared to the Measuring Heaven Ruler, these fragments weren't as powerful as the Measuring Heaven Ruler. However, they were still miraculous. They had the effect of shortening space. As long as they were activated, they could travel a thousand miles in an instant. That was how the saying 'So Near, Yet So Far Away' came about.
Although the Measuring Heaven Ruler in front of us was damaged, it could still operate the So Near, Yet So Near, Yet So Near.
However, this kind of magic tool hadn't appeared in the world for many years. He didn't know how to use it. He needed to study it for a while before he could make a conclusion.
I was a little skeptical about this.
As far as I knew, when one cultivated to the Yang God Heavenly Master Realm, one could use the power of the Yang God to teleport.
Moreover, this kind of teleportation was usually very short. Even if one reached the Yang God Great Circle, they wouldn't be able to travel more than ten thousand meters.
This Measuring Heaven Ruler was just a fragment of a song. How could it travel a thousand miles in an instant?
In my opinion, what the fat man had said was just a legend. I didn't pay much attention to it. Anyway, he hadn't figured out how to use it yet. I would wait until he understood it.
The fatty was satisfied with the legendary magical tool and the experience of being so close, yet so far away. He urged Uncle Lin to bring us to the narrow passage ahead.
After walking for about two miles, the passage ahead became a little wider.
Uncle Lin didn't walk very fast. When we reached this place, we saw that the path in front of us had widened. Fatty and I wanted to walk past Uncle Lin, but Uncle Lin pulled us back and gestured at us not to go to the spacious area.
Then, he turned around and searched for a while on the mountain wall. He found a loose rock and reached out his hand to grab it. Immediately, the rock fell and revealed a narrow cave.
After finding the cave, Uncle Lin didn't say anything. He stooped his body and entered the cave.
The fat man and I exchanged looks and followed him. However, we had a lot of doubts in our hearts.
The wide road wasn't a dead end. There was still a long way to go. Moreover, I could feel a weak breeze in the air, which proved that there was air flowing.
Apart from that, from the marks on the surrounding stone walls, the wide road was the original passageway of the entire tunnel.
The short passage Uncle Lin had walked through had traces of digging. It was obvious that he didn't have many ideas. I guessed he had dug it himself.
If the underground palace and the Fire God Temple were connected by a formation, the original tunnel must have led to the Fire God Temple. Why did Uncle Lin dig such a narrow cave?
Moreover, why didn't he let us go that way? Why did he have to take us here?
I couldn't figure it out, so I asked Uncle Lin.
In the end, he was vague. "We can't go that way. Only this way can lead to the Fire God Temple."
It was obvious that he didn't want to talk about it. I kept quiet and didn't ask anymore. I could only find a chance to go there and see what was going on.
Not long after, light shone in front of us. Soon, we were out of the ground. Through a hidden cave entrance, we reached the surface.
I looked around and recognized the surroundings. It was the barren land deep in Shennongjia. The Fire God Temple should be in this area.
Right at that moment, a light screen flashed in front of me. The familiar palace appeared in front of me again.
Above the majestic palace's main entrance was a stone inscribed board. On it were three ancient words, "Fire God Temple".
It wasn't the first time the fat man and Uncle Lin had seen the Fire God Temple appear out of nowhere. They weren't shocked, but they were impressed by the majestic palace.
I recalled everything that had happened here with Bi 'an half a year ago. I couldn't wait to step on the crimson stone steps and enter the palace.
The crimson stone platform, the vermilion table and chairs, and the stone bed. Everything was the same as it had been half a year ago. It was just that one person was missing. It was my wife, Bi 'an.
There were still two more days until the half-year period that the bronze giant had mentioned to me.
As I walked in the palace, I tidied up everything. Then, I sat on the stone bed and looked at the red veil next to the bed. I was lost in thought.
Uncle Lin and the fat man looked at me and knew what was on my mind. They greeted me and left.
I was happy that I would be able to see Bi 'an in two days. However, I didn't know how long I would be able to stay with her this time.
Heaven's law.
Why can't you tolerate the two of us? I just wanted to live a normal life with my wife for a few days. How could I provoke you?
I couldn't help but feel resentment. I hated the heaven's law, and I hated myself. I couldn't even protect my wife. What kind of man am I? What young phoenix genius? What Emperor Ku Gaoxin? What natural saint? What was the use? In the end, I could only watch as Bi 'an disappeared before my eyes.
Just as I was letting my imagination run wild, the jade bracelet transmitted a thought.
I smiled wryly and retracted my worried expression. I took out the jade bracelet and released Tong Tong.
The moment she appeared, Tong Tong purposely said to me with a stern face, "Brother, I've already called you a few times. Why did you only let me out now? Eh? This is elder sister's house … … Why are we here? Where is elder sister?"
Looking at the young lady in front of me who had already grown up to look like an 18 or 19 year old lady, yet still had the temperament of a child, my mood improved a little.