Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1425 - 759: Hell

"Hongfa, take this. You must put it on once we reach Hell Island!" Li Yuanba said as he presented a radiation suit to Great Venerable Hongfa.

Having witnessed Li Yuanba donning this peculiar garment previously, Great Venerable Hongfa was surprised to find that a set had been readied for him as well.

"Very well!" he replied, accepting the gift.

No detailed explanation was offered by Li Yuanba; he knew that explaining the mechanics of an ordinary object devoid of spiritual nature would only confuse Great Venerable Hongfa.

The two Cultivators were currently employing the Divine Foot Skill. Because the mission assigned by the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion was so pressing, they bypassed the use of a Flying Boat, opting instead to maintain their rapid pace toward Hell Island via the Divine Foot Skill.

Situated three thousand miles southeast of the Central State Continent's coast, Hell Island loomed ahead. From a great distance, Li Yuanba could already detect intense spatial fluctuations.

These disturbances were clearly the result of a space collapse, which had caused the spatial energy across a vast region to become incredibly unstable.

"Yuanba, we must cease using the Divine Foot Skill. To proceed further with it might invite unforeseen disasters!" Great Venerable Hongfa warned with a heavy expression.

Li Yuanba concurred with this assessment. The surrounding spatial energy was far too volatile; without absolute mastery over it, a sudden surge could easily warp the space channel created by the Divine Foot Skill.

A malfunction within a space channel is a terrifying prospect. Even though Li Yuanba possessed a formidable physical body, it would offer zero protection against the lethal slicing force generated by a collapsing spatial tunnel.

Not even the powerful physique of Great Venerable Hongfa could endure such spatial tearing.

"It is a relief that the space energy within the Space Acceptance Array is confined by its formation, keeping it highly stable. Had it been otherwise, our mission would have failed before it truly began!" Li Yuanba remarked, shaking his head.

Unlike the Divine Foot Skill, which relies on a mental diagram triggered by divine sense, the Space Acceptance Array utilizes one hundred and eight array bases. These, linked by a network of spiritual power lines, establish a resilient spatial structure.

Even so, the chaotic spatial environment reduced the array's usual million-mile range by more than half. Nevertheless, a fifty-thousand-mile radius remained more than sufficient for their needs.

As the pair neared Hell Island, the distinct aura of a Grotto Heaven reached Li Yuanba.

This particular Grotto Heaven aura felt strange; it resembled the protective barriers used by a Sect to guard their Cave Heaven Space, yet it felt somewhat more fragile.

Upon crossing the spatial threshold, he was instantly bombarded by radiation. Though the levels were currently low, the sensation filled him with an eerie dread.

The Hell Cave Heaven is the source of 'Hell Disgust Crystal.' This material is essentially the uranium ore of his former world, albeit with significant variations.

The primary distinction is that while uranium ore is a mundane substance, 'Hell Disgust Crystal' is classified as a Fourth Grade Spiritual Object.

Once uranium-like material reaches the Fourth Grade, its radiation develops a unique ability to penetrate spiritual power.

Standard spiritual defenses are useless against this radiation, making the bodies of Cultivators—which are saturated with spiritual power—even more vulnerable to its toxic effects.

Thanks to his protective Jade Talisman, the radiation he felt had already been cut by a third.

He wasted no time in donning his radiation suit, adding another layer of defense to further mitigate the exposure.

While he had calculated the effectiveness of this dual protection beforehand, experiencing the environment firsthand confirmed his theories and allowed him to relax slightly.

With the duration of the mission still unknown, he had to remain vigilant regarding radiation.

While other Cultivators in this world might realize the environment is hostile, Li Yuanba’s memories of his past life gave him a unique and terrifying understanding of radiation that his peers lacked.

Radiation is a deceptive threat; its effects can be instantaneous or manifest slowly over many years. Often, when symptoms finally appear, a Cultivator might not even realize radiation was the cause.

His previous life had seen various nuclear accidents and even two atomic detonations, providing a wealth of data and practical knowledge regarding its impact.

Great Venerable Hongfa could feel the radiation as well; though he felt it was manageable for now, he followed Li Yuanba’s lead and put on his own suit.

Once the hood was secured, the suit completely hid his face, removing the need for any other methods to mask his identity.

After putting it on, he was shocked to find the radiation's influence had plummeted, leading him to inspect the garment with newfound curiosity.

It appeared to be a simple, non-magical piece of clothing, yet it possessed such an incredible effect.

He knew that many people in the Cultivation World had attempted to forge Spiritual Objects to block the radiation of Hell Cave Heaven.

Sadly, those efforts were mostly failures, as the radiation here seemed specifically designed to bypass and neutralize a Cultivator’s spiritual power.

Li Yuanba performed a hand seal; he had no intention of entering Hell Island without caution.

"I had word from Brother Lou, but I didn't expect such a rapid arrival. Welcome, Master Li, and welcome to you, Great Venerable Hongfa!" The speaker was Great Cultivator Wu Ge, who had come to meet them.

Even though this was their first meeting, Great Cultivator Lou had briefed Li Yuanba before his departure, allowing him to recognize the man instantly.