Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8432: The confusion_1

Right when Zhao Hai prepared to examine the rabbit fur gripped in his palm, a burst of flame erupted abruptly. A scorching blast of air rushed over his form. Next, his body seemed to transform into a pot of simmering broth. Simultaneously, the rabbit fur he clutched began to ignite fiercely.

Zhao Hai's face twisted in alarm. He quickly formed a hand seal, causing his whole skin to shimmer with a radiant golden hue, resembling a figure forged from pure gold. Across his skin, numerous droplets of liquid clung tightly. These droplets adhered to his flesh and continued to blaze relentlessly. After about fifteen minutes, the liquid finally vanished, and the flames gradually died out. Zhao Hai parted his eyes and gazed ahead at the spot where the rabbit had been, but the creature was nowhere to be seen now.

Zhao Hai released a deep breath and inspected his own body. His garments remained intact in shape, yet they were thoroughly scorched. A wry smile crept onto Zhao Hai's lips. Suddenly, a recollection struck him, and a silvery glow materialized around him. In an instant, the silver light coalesced, draping a fresh outfit over his frame. This was the warrior attire he favored for everyday use. It appeared quite relaxed, but instead of red, it gleamed in silver tones. The material was liquid silver.

These days, Zhao Hai seldom employed liquid silver since it served little purpose for him, particularly after mastering the incantation palm imprint. He no longer required any weapons in combat. Still, he could fashion the liquid silver into clothing easily. After a moment's reflection, he willed it mentally, and his attire shifted to a crimson shade. Innumerable streams of metallic fluid emerged from the fabric and flowed into the blood lotus. The blood lotus adorning his body flickered with silver brilliance. Moments later, the silver glow faded away. The blood lotus retained its deep crimson color, though Zhao Hai understood that it had fully absorbed and refined the metal.

Previously, Zhao Hai had infused liquid silver with vast quantities of rare natural treasures to enhance its potency and volume. But those enhancements held no value for him anymore. Thus, he simply wore the liquid silver as apparel. Naturally, some portion of it had merged with the blood lotus. That metal segment was now processed by the blood lotus. Going forward, the blood lotus would be able to manipulate the metal for additional functions.

Zhao Hai ran his fingers over his garments, sensing their exceptional comfort. Though colored red, these clothes had been swiftly reshaped from the resources stored in the space. Such materials could adjust in scale, harden to the toughness of iron, or soften to utmost pliability. The outfit currently on him exemplified this versatility.

A faint smile played on Zhao Hai's face, evoking a nostalgic warmth. Once, liquid silver primarily aided in scouting missions, but with the spell worm at his disposal, he found it obsolete. Controlling liquid silver demanded his direct involvement, whereas the spell worm required only simple commands, proving far more efficient. Hence, liquid silver offered him scant utility nowadays.

Beyond transforming into clothing, the liquid silver also formed footwear. This adjustment spared Zhao Hai a more disheveled appearance. Yet, with a casual motion of his hand, several strands of white rabbit fur materialized in his grasp. These were the exact hairs he had held earlier. To his astonishment, however, they proved capable of combustion.

Composed entirely of metal, the rabbit fur had caught Zhao Hai's attention upon touch, though he never anticipated its flammability. Being a combustible alloy came as a shock to him. He scrutinized it briefly but discerned nothing unusual. Deciding to store it away, he deposited the rabbit fur into his space. Preserving it had taken effort, so naturally, he intended for the all-purpose analysis machine to examine it thoroughly.

Conveniently, Laura and her companions had been rather idle lately, so Zhao Hai resolved to assign them the task of investigating these mechanisms and metallic substances. His intrigue toward the divine Secrets sect deepened further. To him, their mechanisms already seemed remarkably advanced. Yet, following the rabbit fur episode, Zhao Hai grasped that the sect's expertise in diverse materials had reached even greater heights. This revelation caught him off guard.

Still, it ignited excitement among Laura and the rest. They had long requested Zhao Hai to gather every type of grass, flower, and tree available. The rabbits' fur had been harvested too. Regrettably, no actual rabbits had been captured yet. The rabbits themselves possessed notable qualities. It was unexpected that Zhao Hai hadn't managed to seize any.

At last, Zhao Hai comprehended the full picture. While the divine Secrets sect's mechanisms displayed brilliant ingenuity, their most astonishing feature lay in avoiding arrays, crystals, or any energy-infused components as power sources. These contraptions depended solely on mechanical designs, springs, or similar elements for operation. Zhao Hai had never conceived of such an approach before. Nevertheless, he now perceived the rationale behind the divine Secrets sect's choice.

Cultivators focused on refining spirit Qi through their practice. Even with the elevated Dharma power attained by Zhao Hai and his group, they merely intensified the purity of spirit Qi. Thus, they remained acutely attuned to its presence. Arrays served as conduits for harnessing spirit Qi. Be they simple formations or formidable ones, all drew upon spirit Qi. Activating them produced subtle ripples in spirit Qi, and such ripples could alert nearby cultivators.

In the broader world outside, arrays abounded in various forms. A minor spirit Qi disturbance might go unnoticed by cultivators, particularly within their own sects or residences, where spiritual energy fluctuations were commonplace. Individuals typically paid little heed to such minor disturbances.

Yet, within this secret realm, invading cultivators exercised utmost caution upon entry. Hence, even the slightest spirit Qi ripple would prompt immediate vigilance. Opting for traps over arrays proved wiser, as traps generated no spirit Qi disturbances, rendering them undetectable to cultivators.

Zhao Hai further noted that these traps could shield against spiritual sense detection. This quality ensured cultivators overlooked them entirely, stumbling into peril unaware. In essence, traps excelled through their stealthy nature and absence of spiritual fluctuations.

Leveraging this trait, the divine Secrets sect deployed countless such traps. They posed deadly threats to unsuspecting victims encountering them anew. Zhao Hai himself had triggered two without realizing, and had it been another, death would have surely followed.

Inside the rabbit lurked a spring-driven mechanism, enabling it to launch its entire coat of fur in a flash. Zhao Hai also deduced that the liquid was a potent venom blend. Beyond igniting on contact, it resisted dislodging from the skin and sustained its burning. Should his suspicions hold, the venom likely ignored water and carried toxicity. An average cultivator at the transcendence realm facing this assault would struggle to escape unscathed.

Zhao Hai's fascination with the divine Secrets sect intensified. Their puppetry arts followed the conventional cultivator path, inscribed with runes that endowed puppets with immense strength. This aligned with standard cultivation evolution. Conversely, their mechanical innovations veered onto an unconventional route. In Zhao Hai's view, it resembled something akin to forbidden technology.

He scanned the surroundings, observing no alterations. The vanished rabbit's whereabouts eluded him completely. Though several rabbits still bounded through the grass, they maintained a safe distance. Zhao Hai remained stationary, studying them intently. He discerned that despite their seemingly erratic hops, the rabbits adhered to a defined pattern. No rabbit strayed beyond its designated mu of territory. They bounded within that zone without venturing out. Eleven rabbits occupied this space, plus the one he had repelled earlier, totaling twelve. Consequently, Zhao Hai inferred that his current zone harbored additional traps. Stepping into adjacent zones would provoke rabbit assaults.

"Interesting," Zhao Hai murmured with a grin. With those words, he lunged ahead. He channeled full force into his legs. The moment grass sought to ensnare him, he broke free effortlessly. Thus, the pits posed no threat anymore. Regarding the rabbits, any approaching too near prompted Zhao Hai to swing his hand, unleashing streams of Qi Jin to disperse them. He then stored them within his Origin space. Proceeding onward, Zhao Hai traversed yet another section.

No sooner had he cleared the zone than the nearby grass stirred independently. Abruptly, myriad blades of grass uprooted and hurtled toward him like iron spikes. Leaves from encircling trees detached en masse, slicing at him akin to razor edges. The whistling gusts alone hinted at their formidable might.

Observing the onslaught, Zhao Hai recognized it as likely the zone's most intense barrage. Unfazed, he formed a hand seal and uttered, "Zhe!" In that instant, a massive seal materialized at his side. The seal surged forward directly. All grass and leaves enveloped by it froze midair. Several leaping rabbits halted suspended as well. Subsequently, the seal dissolved, causing the grass and leaves to plummet earthward. The rabbits tumbled down but swiftly charged anew.

Zhao Hai chuckled and snapped his fingers. Bursts of Qi scattered the rabbits apart. With a sweeping gesture, he collected all the grass, leaves, and disassembled rabbits into his Origin space. Surveying the area afterward, Zhao Hai saw only barren soil remaining.

Zhao Hai exhaled deeply. This secret realm brimmed with enigmas. His view extended solely to these 12 mu of terrain. Deeper vistas lay shrouded in impenetrable fog. The mist obstructed divine sense and lingered persistently, a truly wondrous phenomenon. Having conquered this segment, he now faced the challenge of probing the foggy expanse. With that thought, Zhao Hai pivoted toward the fog and noticed the mist gradually withdrawing, unveiling what lay beyond.