Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 395 - 381: The Blade Passage (1/3)

Chapter 395: Chapter 381: The Blade Passage (1/3)

These two, were none other than outstanding figures from Ancient Times, sealed away; one was as beautiful as a young girl, and the other was as sturdy as a mountain.

Moon Shadow Saintess suddenly floated into action, her white figure flashing and vanishing at the doorway, leaving behind only a captivating, lingering fragrance that was unforgettable.

"Good heavens!" Another figure tumbled down, but it was something pitch-black; wasn’t it the Black Donkey? This donkey might be shameless, but its talent was truly extraordinary. Being able to be the fifth one to grasp the Overturning Heaven Palm and enter, was indeed impressive.

The two ancients from Ancient Times gave Zhou Heng a cold glance before floating away quickly, following close behind the Moon Shadow Saintess. They didn’t know why the first two people who entered hadn’t left yet, but for them this was good news, meaning everyone was back on the same starting line.

"Donkey, let’s go!" Zhou Heng said to the Black Donkey.

"Let this lord catch his breath first—"

"Immortal Level inheritance!"

"I’m off!" Black Donkey jumped up in an instant and scarpered off, trotting away with all four hooves.

Zhou Heng smiled slightly and began to walk. When he stepped out of the stone chamber, he turned back and glanced once more at the pool.

Gu Yan had set up this pool here and placed the Treasure Fluid within, although this was a reward meant for those who mastered the Overturning Heaven Palm, it was also a trap.

He had said that only the first person to reach the depths of the palace would receive his inheritance, and time was of the utmost preciousness. If the first person could resist the temptation of the Treasure Fluid and leave immediately, their advantage would naturally be greater.

After all, as precious as the Treasure Fluid was, it paled in comparison to the Immortal Level inheritance. Moreover, perhaps there was even more Treasure Fluid in the deepest part of the palace?

It was a question of choice!

Gu Yan had said he would choose someone with will, talent, and courage as his heir, and so this reward could also be considered a test.

Zhou Heng, however, smiled faintly. Even with the competition starting on the same line, he feared no one and believed he would ultimately come first! This wasn’t presumption, but confidence; he had the grounds for such pride.

Besides, while others held the Immortal Level in high regard, he truly didn’t care much for it.

He already possessed three Immortal-Level treasures, and as for Immortal-Level inheritance? Weren’t the Sky-soaring Nine Forms, Feiyu Seven Swords, and Overturning Heaven Palm all examples?

What he really wanted to know was how to make the step from the Divinity Transformation Realm to becoming an Immortal, and whether there was an additional path similar to forming a Divine Infant. Xuanqian Star hadn’t seen a Divinity Transformation Realm breakthrough in tens of thousands of years, not to mention someone shattering the void to become Immortal!

This was uncharted territory, and who knew how much time it would take to figure it out on his own.

Xuanqian Star was on the brink of danger, and if one day it truly collapsed, what would he do if he had not become an Immortal and didn’t possess a Starry Sky-Level Flying Artifact? Wait for death?

He walked alongside the Black Donkey, with the two Ancient Outstanding People not far ahead, and a little further in front, the Moon Shadow Saintess. This was a long corridor, with soft light emitting all around, seemingly endless.

"Who are those two guys?" Zhou Heng saw that the two Ancient Outstanding People glanced back at him from time to time, their eyes full of hostility, which baffled him. Could it be that the Great Eternal Emperor had slain their Old Ancestor and now they wanted to take it out on him?

"Oh, those two arrogant guys?" Black Donkey nodded in acknowledgment, as one from Ancient Times, it naturally knew the identity of these two prodigies, "The effeminate one is Hong Jinyu, his grandfather was the Fierce Sun Heavenly Venerate, said to have died in battle! The big dumb one is Tong Lixin, his master was the Blood River Heavenly Venerate, personally suppressed by your family’s Old Ancestor!"

So, there indeed was an enmity!

Zhou Heng frowned slightly; although he didn’t mind being against the world, he wasn’t fond of being hated for no apparent reason. He said, "Tong Lixin being peeved with me makes some sense, but what does Hong Jinyu have to do with it?"

"In Ancient Times, they both sought the favor of the Moonshadow Fairy!" Black Donkey explained, then immediately spat disdainfully, "A pair of lustful toads dreaming in vain, that’s a handmaiden of this lord’s interest!"

Zhou Heng’s mouth twitched. What did it matter to him if those two were infatuated with the Moon Shadow Saintess?

That’s right, the Moon Shadow Saintess had also entered this stone chamber and had been alone with him for over a day. With a man and woman secluded together for so long, what could have happened?

No wonder they were so jealous!

"Hmph!" Upon hearing Black Donkey calling them toads, Hong Jinyu and Tong Lixin both turned their heads back, their eyes flashing with a cold gleam, remembering both him and the Black Donkey as enemies.

Whatever!

Although both were of the Divine Infant Realm, Zhou Heng did not fear them in the least; no one in the world could suppress him now. And he was just one step away from the Divine Infant Realm—once he reached the Divinity Transformation Realm, who would compete with him?

The four men and the donkey moved swiftly, traveling for a day and a night through the long corridor, which finally came to an end. Ahead... lay another incredibly long passage, but this time the floor was covered with bright silver sharp blades, about half a foot long, each blade gleaming ominously.

There was no other path to choose from; one could only go forward or retreat.

Once a Martial Artist formed a Divine Infant, they could walk on air; despite the corridor bristling with thorns, it seemed unable to stop their advance.

But Gu Yan was an Immortal, and if he had set such an easily surmountable test, what would be the point? It seemed highly improbable!

The Moon Shadow Saintess at the very front had already stopped. Naturally, she was unwilling to be the guinea pig—if she were alone, she would undoubtedly have ventured forth without hesitation, but with four people and a donkey nearly side by side, taking the risk would be meaningless.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, Hong Jinyu, Tong Lixin, Zhou Heng, and Black Donkey stopped in succession, with just a one-second difference between them.

"You two toads, why aren’t you scouting ahead and performing your due functions?" Black Donkey immediately started spewing insults.

"Shameless donkey, now that Heavenly Venerate Xuanying is no longer here, nobody can protect you if you keep spouting nonsense!" Hong Jinyu spoke up. Not only did he look even more "delicate" than women, but his voice was also exceptionally soft. If one heard his voice without seeing him, it would be really hard to determine whether he was male or female.

"You sissy, if you want to take action against me, you’ll have to get past my little brother first!" Black Donkey extended a hoof and pushed Zhou Heng to the front.

When no outsiders were around, Zhou Heng did not mind severely ridiculing Black Donkey to the point of skinning him alive, but now he was giving the donkey face, folding his arms across his chest and staring down Hong Jinyu.

Looking at Zhou Heng, a flame of combat intent flickered in Hong Jinyu’s eyes, burning fiercely, but ultimately he did not make a move.

The focus now was on obtaining the Immortal-level legacy; time was of the essence, and it was not fitting to create unnecessary complications.

"Hmph, two sissies!" Tong Lixin blasted both with one comment. He strode forward, entering the corridor filled with sharp blades, moving three feet above the ground. "Huh?" He suddenly exclaimed in surprise as his body abruptly fell, and with a ’pupa’, ’pupa’, the sharp blades, as if slicing through tofu, pierced directly into the soles of his feet, causing blood to spurt wildly.

"Ahh—" Tong Lixin immediately let out a scream, but he quickly suppressed it, though cold sweat rolled down his forehead. He hastily retreated out of the corridor.

Lucky for him, he fell immediately upon entering the corridor and was able to retreat back to safety in just two steps.

Below his feet, two pools of blood quickly formed, strikingly red to see.

Zhou Heng and the others simultaneously tensed up. Although they had not personally tried to cross, they could infer enough information from the scene that had just unfolded.

—This corridor must be similar to the Sea of Fiend Qi outside, impassable by flying! What’s even more terrifying is that the blades below are incredibly sharp, capable of piercing through the defenses of someone in the Divine Infant Realm!

If they had to walk the entire length of such a corridor, it would truly be an immense challenge!

The key issue was that the length of the corridor was so great, they couldn’t see the end, which was a huge psychological burden for the crossers!

If the end were in sight, one would have something to look forward to, and with gritted teeth, they could persist. But, blindly unaware of how far they must go, how long could they hold on?

Keep in mind that even an existence like Tong Lixin was bleeding profusely; this was not just a matter of enduring pain, but a real possibility of dying inside!

As long as a Martial Artist’s Dantian remained intact and their Divine Sense undestroyed, it was very hard for them to die after reaching the Half-Step Immortal stage. But this did not mean the body was invulnerable to harm, and could be freely abused without consequence. Suffering severe injuries would require the consumption of Spiritual Power for healing, and once that power was depleted, the Martial Artist would also die!

Even Immortals could fall, let alone mere mortals!

This trial was really not easy to overcome!

"You ugly brute, how can you be so pathetic?" Black Donkey once again showered him with derision; it had a natural talent for attracting enmity.

Tong Lixin snorted and stepped off the blade-infested path. With a swirl of his Spiritual Power, he healed his wounds.

After a brief hesitation, the four individuals and the donkey all showed a willingness to give it a try.

Time waits for no one, and even though they had the upper hand, those potentially breaking into the Divine Infant Realm were no fools. It was only a matter of time before others mastered the Overturning Heaven Palm. If they simply waited here, they would diminish the advantage they had gained earlier.

This trial was unrelated to insight; it was a test of perseverance and courage!

Time waits for no one; only the first person to reach the depths of the palace would obtain the legacy of Gu Yan!

"Zhou, how about you act as my mount?" Black Donkey shamelessly proposed to Zhou Heng.

"Get lost!" Zhou Heng slapped Black Donkey to the ground. The shameless donkey was really at the height of insolence.

At this moment, everyone was unable to use their Space Artifacts, and even the Magic Artifacts in their Dantians could not be summoned. No one could bring out any treasures to pad under their feet. But since Gu Yan had set up such a trial, it was estimated that he wouldn’t let people get through so easily; even if one were to pad something under their feet, it would be thoroughly pierced!

Firmly gritting their teeth, they all started walking towards the corridor.

"Hm!"

"Ee!"

Hong Jinyu, Tong Lixin, and the Moon Shadow Saintess had already entered amidst the sharp blades and immediately let out faint groans. Despite their mental preparation, it was to no avail, and blood began to seep from the soles of their feet.

The more they hesitated, the more they suffered, so they quickly lifted their feet and moved forward. When the tops of their feet were pulled painfully from the sharp blades, their faces turned pale and, with a ’puff’, as the blades were pulled out, they quickly circulated Spiritual Power to heal their wounds. But then, they had to step down again; it was practically a form of self-torture. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)