Chapter 500: 497. This Is Life (2/4) How could someone stand above the Qu Realm, yet nearly be killed by it?
It’s like you know how to swim, but you end up drowning.
A bit ironic.
And somewhat absurd.
The system responded: "Although the Qu Realm is terrifying, the Earth Unrestricted Expert walking on the Qu Realm should not be a problem for a day or two. There is only one possibility, being knocked down."
"A duel between the Earth Unrestricted Experts..." Wen Ping found his thoughts drifting, imagining a battle between experts surpassing the Mountain Suppression Realm.
The scene, surely noteworthy enough to be recorded in history, right?
No matter how many years pass, there will be such a passage in the book.
Retracting his thoughts, Wen Ping shook his head, "Let’s not talk about this now. By the way, if Shi Hua is still alive, would the Sea Thought Strong Tea be able to save her?"
"To save someone in the Body Refining Realm, one cup would be sufficient. It wouldn’t take long to fully restore her spiritual power either." The system was silent for a moment, then continued, "However, the likelihood as mentioned by the host is extremely low. Shi Hua is merely in the Body Refining Realm; the chances of survival are nearly zero."
"Zero..."
Wen Ping glanced at the Earth Unrestricted Expert in his hand, slowly placing it back, leaning against the cabin not far away.
He knew, if the system said it was zero, then it must be zero.
Though hard to accept, that painful feeling needed to be embraced.
It cut through him like a knife slicing his heart.
It hurt.
Very oppressive.
Looking at everything before him unsure of what to say, though moments ago words overflowed.
Slowly, Wen Ping covered his face and sat down, lost in silence.
The Flying Ship moved on its own.
Observing the movements within the Qu Realm was also entrusted to the system.
After a long time, Wen Ping bit his lip, slowly standing up, "Dragon God Sect, once I’m out, the Vortex Cannon will point at your lair! No Mountain Suppression Realm shall remain!"
Standing up, his first words were, "System, help me increase the Flying Ship speed to its maximum, find Shi Hua quickly, and leave this cursed place sooner."
The system spoke, "Host, aren’t you going to gamble?"
Wen Ping replied, "What do you mean? Speak plainly, I’m in no mood for riddles right now."
He just wanted to get out quickly.
First, handle the Vortex Cannon.
Then, destroy the Dragon God Sect.
"It seems the host has forgotten what’s around your neck."
Upon hearing the system’s voice, Wen Ping glanced at his neck—the Life Core Pendant. If swung, it could increase the likelihood of success in a matter, and surprise events might occur as well.
"Indeed. It’s been three days since I last used it, right?"
The system replied, "The time since the host came to Bright Mirror Lake plus the time spent in the Qu Realm has already exceeded three days."
"Great!"
Wen Ping quickly tugged at his collar, pulled out the Life Core Pendant from his clothes, then moved it off his neck, holding it in front of his eyes.
Yet he did not immediately swing it.
Because the opportunity comes but only once.
"System, lend me a hand." Wen Ping instinctively called for the system.
But the system did not respond.
It might not want to help.
After all, the host has to pay even to enter the Cultivation Field!
It’s rather rigid.
Wen Ping didn’t hesitate, gently swung the Life Core with his freed left hand, watching it sway then fall.
Returning to its original position represents failure.
If it swings, then it could very well change Shi Hua’s fate.
Certainly, that is just a possibility.
Wen Ping merely wished for fate to be kind to Shi Hua, to give her a chance.
"Move... move..."
Under Wen Ping’s mental shout, the Life Core swung past its initial vertical hang.
It began to sway!
Luck ultimately stood by Wen Ping.