Chapter 66: Countless Possibilities Within

The second form is also the most fundamental form, one that all demons can achieve! It represents the complete awakening and integration of the demonic bloodline! Feeling that the Saint level was within reach, Rod thought he could step into it with just a little effort. Coupled with the state he had already reached earlier, a hint of excitement appeared on Rod’s face! The Saint level was so close—little time was needed to attain it.

As for the inheritance information that appeared in his mind, Rod didn’t have much time to study it. He only knew the six most basic forms for now. Each advancement in form brought about terrifying progress! If the second form could already bring such progress, what about the third? The fourth? And what would it be like after reaching the sixth form? Rod couldn’t imagine it—by then, he might already be at the pinnacle of the continent.

The pressure from the outside world could no longer threaten Rod at this point. Eight hundred times gravity now seemed effortless. Taking a deep breath, he reignited his previously dimmed combat energy, which burned like a flame. Yet this flame was different from before—having fully entered the second form, Rod had touched the edge of the Saint level, with one foot already inside that realm. His combat energy also changed slightly, turning deeper red, as if it could drip blood, eerily vivid. Amidst the deep crimson, there was a hint of purple, with faint purplish lights appearing within—signs of having touched the edge of the Saint level, indicating the beginning of a transformation in his combat energy.

Rod was naturally very satisfied with all this. However, he didn’t notice that another color still lurked within his combat energy—pure black evil, very faint, blended into the deep red, hidden and hard to detect unless observed closely. If he had noticed, he would have been astonished, for these changes in his combat energy were all effects of the awakening of his bloodline.

Taking another deep breath, Rod looked at the energy wall right before him and took one final step. Instantly, a muffled groan came from him. The huge difference in gravity nearly crushed him to the ground. Sweat streamed down his face, which turned red, with veins bulging on his forehead, showing his extreme pain. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes wide and bloodshot, looking terrifying. He gritted his teeth, emitting a series of grating sounds.

Rod could sense that the gravity at this moment had changed drastically compared to before—there was a world of difference. The gravity was now at least 1,200 times stronger. In such an environment, even a late-stage Saint might find it difficult to withstand such gravity; only a God-level being could resist it easily! After all, with no external help and relying solely on one’s own strength was an incredibly tough task.

Gradually straightening his body, he slowly raised his head to look at the barrier of energy right in front of him.

With a roar, Rod, his face twisted in agony, lifted his right foot bit by bit. The difficulty at this moment was beyond description. Faced with such pressure, Rod was even willing to fight against a mid-stage or late-stage Saint! He could clearly feel his body gradually collapsing. Thankfully, he had entered his second form earlier; otherwise, even his previously formidable body would have collapsed into dust by now! After entering the second form, his defense and physical resilience had increased by more than ten times! It was precisely because of this that, despite his body collapsing, he was still able to stand here—something he could only be secretly grateful for.

Ah… Struggling desperately under the pressure, Rod’s face was twisted in horror, with blood flowing from all seven orifices. The critical point had been broken, his skin began to crack, and every pore seemed to be stretched and squeezed, with streams of blood flowing out—a truly terrifying sight. If anyone had been present at this moment, they would have been shocked, because the Rod standing before them could no longer be called human—he had become distorted and deformed. Especially his expression—completely beyond what a human could possess!

It carried countless pains and hardships, as well as determination and resilience—all emotions condensed into one.

The blood seeping from his pores fell downward at a terrifying speed the moment it appeared, quickly covering the entire ground with countless horrible holes.

Of course, Rod didn’t have the mood to notice that the blood flowing from him had a hint of darkness.

Behind Rod, the Dark Dragon seemed to be bearing the terrible pressure as well, already emitting a low humming sound within him, venting its emotions.

In the pitch-black darkness, surrounded by Rod’s pained expression and the aura of combat energy, he couldn’t possibly notice that his armor remained completely unchanged under such conditions—no signs of damage at all. It looked exactly as usual, utterly ordinary.

“Break!” His feet slowly lifted off the ground, rising bit by bit until he finally stood upright. With a fierce roar, Rod, now seemingly insane, shouted loudly. He couldn’t care less about anything else; he had to move forward, unable to retreat. He had already stepped into this trap and risked his life! Just as he had intended from the very beginning—even if this was hell, he would still go through with it.

After the roar, his body suddenly lurched forward, and his right foot pierced through the energy wall, disappearing into it in the blink of an eye!

As soon as he entered, Rod’s body froze for a moment, his face showing an expression of disbelief, followed by one of wild joy! He didn’t feel the heavy pressure inside the energy wall! Although gravity still existed, it was minimal, almost negligible.

Feeling this, he smiled slightly before charging forward at full speed, unleashing all his strength in that instant. His body’s innate survival instincts also erupted at that moment.

At the last moment before his body collapsed, Rod plunged into the energy wall.

As soon as he entered, Rod felt as though he had passed through a layer of water-like glass—without any resistance, creating only a slight ripple—as he delved deeper.

Everything seemed to spin wildly; the entire world seemed to be rapidly rotating and changing, appearing utterly unreal and illusory! It even felt as though he had stepped into another void, another world—a strange world.

Yet Rod had no time or mood to ponder further. Under 1,200 times gravity, his body was on the verge of collapse. He knew well that if he had stayed there three more seconds, everything would be over—he would have completely broken down! Even now, his entire body was in terrible condition; every cell was convulsing and trembling from deep within, sending waves of pain and agony.

His body grew even weaker; his combat energy had been depleted by more than nine layers in just a few steps. His body felt empty, his mental strength greatly reduced, and his physical strength was completely gone. He could only slump on the ground, panting heavily, while the pain all over his body made him grit his teeth in agony. His face was pale as paper, surely enough to scare anyone who saw it. Breathing slowly and swallowing hard, he gradually regained some breath. The gravity here was not high, only about 100 times that of the outside. Although the light was still dim, he could now see the surroundings clearly—it was a passage, with a turn ahead; he couldn’t see what was behind. Yet Rod sensed a huge change. This space seemed unusual, and an indescribable feeling began to grow in his heart. After careful exploration, Rod’s face showed ecstasy. Inside this passage, the distribution of elements was completely different from the previous ones. Here, the five elements were in perfect balance, no different from the outside world. The only advantage was that the elements here were just as vast and strong as those in the earlier caves! All this was undoubtedly astonishing good news for Rod. Without even mentioning anything else, the benefits of practicing here would be ten to a hundred times greater than those outside. A year of practice here might yield results equivalent to ten years of practice outside! This made Rod couldn’t help but marvel—this place was truly an excellent cave for cultivation. If not for the terrifying tests outside, countless people would surely covet it. On another note, he also silently marveled at the Collins Forest, the Source of Darkness—truly the most mysterious place, capable of giving birth to such a place. Without time to think further, his weakness constantly warned him of the risk of collapse. After checking that there was no danger around and confirming the safety of this place, he quickly poured his mental energy back into his body. Enduring fatigue and pain, suppressing his weakness, he sat in seiza position and began to cultivate. This place was indeed a blessed land for cultivation. As soon as he started cultivating, Rod immediately felt the benefits—elements flowed continuously toward him and entered his body in an instant.

The combat energy consumed in the body was rapidly replenished under such circumstances, with the meridians absorbing it greedily like sponges! The entire body felt as if it were in a warm hot spring or bathed in sunlight, extremely comfortable and cozy.

Under these conditions, both mental strength and combat energy recovered swiftly, and Rod’s complexion gradually turned rosy. In the peaceful cave, the wounds and cracks on Rod’s body healed at a remarkable speed—within moments, they hardly seemed noticeable anymore. Even the most difficult-to-heal internal injuries recovered rapidly under such conditions! This came as a great surprise to Rod; he had thought he would need time to recover, but it seemed unnecessary now! He knew this was all thanks to the awakening of his second form’s bloodline—the demonic race’s incredible healing ability, beyond ordinary imagination. Truly abnormal and astonishing.