Chapter 603

Chu Nan felt the surrounding energy field. After his observation and deliberation, he clearly recognized that this energy field was fundamentally different from those he had encountered in previous trials. The previous energy fields were, without exception, pure energy accumulations, forming an energy space with unique properties through special methods. These energy spaces were either purely internal, controlling all internal energy to achieve a certain effect, or purely external, blocking the infiltration of all external energy.

However, this current energy field was an intricate mix of internal and external forces. It could both release energy externally to block invasions and absorb energy internally to alter space. More importantly, this energy field was incredibly complex. Just from what he had observed, there were no less than a hundred types of energy flows operating within it in various ways. Even if his physical body weren't currently too weak to delve deeper for detailed observation, he probably wouldn't be able to fully comprehend the operational rules of this energy field in a short time, even with a strong enough physique.

Fortunately, he possessed powerful data processing capabilities. During his previous observation and analysis, he had already conducted a rough analysis of how the various energy flows operated within this energy field and the relationships between them. Although he couldn't deduce the complete operational rules, it greatly assisted his subsequent actions.

Chu Nan took a deep breath and circulated his Internal Breath once more. This time, he did not forcefully thrust his Internal Breath directly into the energy field as he had before. Instead, he cautiously released his Internal Breath, allowing only the slightest wisp to carefully penetrate the edge of the energy field.

As soon as his Internal Breath touched the edge of the energy field, it was immediately met with violent repulsion from within the energy field. Fortunately, Chu Nan was prepared, and he had only released the slightest wisp of Internal Breath, which prevented a significant backlash this time.

While his Internal Breath was repelled, Chu Nan carefully sensed the data it relayed back. Although it was only a negligible wisp of Internal Breath, as it was repelled, it also brought back some energy from within the energy field. This energy, through the unique circulation of his Internal Breath, strangely merged with Chu Nan's own Internal Breath, forming new data feedback for him.

Inside Chu Nan's mind, countless data streams spun rapidly, combining all previously observed data with the new data currently being fed back, performing a complex yet high-speed analysis.

“Got it!”

In less than ten seconds, Chu Nan's eyes snapped open, gleaming with pleasant surprise. His analysis had finally allowed him to pinpoint the operational patterns within this energy field and locate a breakthrough point.

He took another deep breath and began to fully circulate his Internal Breath. He had just learned that this energy field was an intricate mix of internal and external forces, capable of both blocking external invasions and absorbing internal energy to alter space. His previous probe involved releasing Internal Breath, simulating an invasion, and thereby sensing the most subtle data regarding the energy field's external resistance. Now, he would do the opposite, simulating the energy flow during internal absorption.

With a thought, Chu Nan carefully circulated his Internal Breath along a peculiar trajectory, then tentatively sent this wisp of Internal Breath toward the energy field.

This time, the wisp of Internal Breath was no longer violently repelled as before; instead, it smoothly permeated the energy field. The moment it entered, it immediately interacted wonderfully with the energy inside the field, as if an invisible arm reached out from within the energy field, gently pulling on Chu Nan's Internal Breath.

Following this gentle pull, Chu Nan cautiously continued to release his Internal Breath. However, he did not allow the Internal Breath to fully penetrate, merely letting it interact at the edge of the energy field. He did this to continue collecting data, further refining his understanding of this energy field.

As expected, in just a few minutes, he gained a deeper understanding of the operational rules within this energy field. He discovered that as long as he could grasp its patterns, he could even use it to adjust his Internal Breath. It might even be possible to use it to enhance his strength.

He snapped his eyes open, took a deep breath, and without any further hesitation, unleashed his Internal Breath at full power, sending it directly towards the energy field along the peculiar trajectory he had just discovered!

Boom!

A powerful torrent of energy immediately surged back from the energy field, completely enveloping Chu Nan's entire body.

This torrent of energy was different from the pure energy torrents of previous energy fields. It was not purely energy, but energy intertwined with spatial laws. This type of energy could even harm Chu Nan's physical body.

Chu Nan's expression changed. He hadn't expected this energy field to possess such offensive capabilities. He immediately circulated his Internal Breath, fully resisting the energy torrent. However, the torrent was too powerful; in just an instant, it completely dispersed Chu Nan's Internal Breath.

Pffft!

Chu Nan spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his body flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground.

He struggled to his feet, his face pale, his eyes filled with shock. He hadn't expected to be defeated so completely.

“How could this happen?”

Chu Nan muttered to himself, unable to comprehend why, despite having clearly grasped the energy field's operational patterns, he had still suffered such a powerful backlash.

He circulated his Internal Breath again, only to find it utterly chaotic. Not only that, but his physical body had also sustained severe damage. Many of his meridians were fractured, his internal organs were damaged to varying degrees, and even his bones showed cracks.

Chu Nan's heart sank. He knew he had truly failed this time. This energy field was far more dangerous than he had imagined.

Enduring the severe pain, he meticulously examined his physical body once more. During the examination, he found that although his body had suffered severe damage, it hadn't been completely destroyed. Moreover, his body seemed to be slowly absorbing the residual energy from the energy field.

“What's going on?”

A thought struck Chu Nan; he was greatly surprised to find his physical body slowly absorbing the residual energy from the energy field. He knew this was definitely not a good thing because this energy contained spatial laws. If his physical body were completely corroded by this energy, he would fully transform into a spatial creature.

He immediately circulated his Internal Breath, intending to expel this energy from his body. However, he found that his Internal Breath was utterly incapable of expelling it. On the contrary, this energy seemed to be influencing his Internal Breath, causing it to become chaotic as well.

Chu Nan's heart sank. He knew he was truly in great trouble this time. If he couldn't expel this energy, he would eventually transform into a spatial creature. And once he became a spatial creature, he would completely lose himself, becoming an unconscious puppet.

He endured the severe pain and circulated his Internal Breath once more. He knew that his only hope now was to rely on his data processing capabilities to find a method to expel this energy from his body.

However, as he struggled to circulate his Internal Breath, he noticed his physical body slowly beginning to recover. Not only that, but his body also seemed to be slowly absorbing the residual energy from the energy field.