Chapter 1130: Chapter 1149: Entering the Tianyuan Kingdom
Crack!
Thunder intertwined, the void twisted, terrifying black cracks crisscrossed in a vast, boundless desert. The swirling dust and sand raised towering sand waves, turning this land muddled and chaotic.
“The portal to the Tianyuan Kingdom is about to open.”
The Tailing Saint King shrouded himself in Holy Light, shielding against the external whirlwind of sand and dust. Ye Xuan and the others also focused intently, each with a glint of excitement in their eyes.
This desert is called the Death Desert, its expanse immeasurable. Without Great Saint Level cultivation, anyone entering would lose their way.
Fortunately, with the Tailing Saint King leading the way, they arrived here in time before the Tianyuan Kingdom opens, now waiting for the entrance to manifest.
“It’s coming,” Ye Xuan’s eyes moved slightly.
Indeed, the void rippled with terrifying waves, a faintly appearing portal manifested, seemingly about to solidify at any moment.
“Fellow Daoists, remember, though the Tianyuan Kingdom is destroyed, arrays and prohibitions still exist within. Do not, under any circumstances, separate after entering,” said the Tailing Saint King gravely.
Rumble!
The portal to the Tianyuan Kingdom finally materialized. The Tailing Saint King gestured for everyone to follow as he entered first, and Ye Xuan and the others swiftly followed, disappearing from the outer world.
Tianyuan Kingdom!
The void rippled, and as Ye Xuan stepped through, a vast and boundless scene unfolded before him.
The sky high, the land broad, the scorching sun overhead, distant mountains stretching endlessly, beneath him a desolate earth. Stars hung in the sky, sun, moon, and stars glowing brightly.
“Is this…a real world?” Ye Xuan muttered in surprise.
“Brother Ye, you are mistaken. This is a world crafted by an Immortal Realm expert, existing isolated outside the Chaos, forming its Heaven and Earth,” said Jiuqu Old Mother.
“Indeed, the Tianyuan Kingdom was once a Chaos-level Great Sect, overseen by an Immortal Realm expert. Unfortunately, though, the Tianyuan Kingdom has now fallen. The world here has lost its spiritual essence; otherwise, an Immortal Realm-created world could nurture living beings, not as lifeless as it appears now,” said the Yin Sea Saint King at the right moment.
Though Ye Xuan had high combat power, he was not well-versed in Chaos secrets. Taking the opportunity, he humbly asked, “Why did the Tianyuan Kingdom fall?”
“Alas!”
The Tailing Saint King sighed, “Was it not the struggle for supremacy that did it? The Tianyuan Kingdom, once a giant of the last Epoch, was cultivating talents to vie for the Tenth Epoch’s supreme seat, only to be destroyed by the Heavenly Lord of All Spirits.”
“In the great struggle of the Dao, life and death follow closely. Before the Master of All Spirits achieved the Dao, there was a prodigy in the Tianyuan Kingdom, wielding the Heavenly Origin Battle Body, sweeping through enemies, even seen as a formidable foe by the Master of All Spirits,” the Dao Yun Saint King stated.
“What a pity, what a pity, this unparalleled prodigy ultimately fell to the Master of All Spirits, leading to the fall of the Tianyuan Kingdom,” Jiuqu Old Mother lamented.
“In the struggle for supremacy, roads are paved with bones. Those who do not become supreme are but skeletons beneath others’ feet. This prodigy once fought against the Nine Heavens Saint King without defeat, facing few obstacles along the way, but alas, he too was scattered in Heaven and Earth, and the world knows the Heavenly Origin Battle Body no more,” the Yin Sea Saint King sighed.
“Did this person have a name?”
Curious about someone able to rival the Master of All Spirits, Ye Xuan asked, eager to know about this individual.
“Gai Tianyuan, a peerless hero,” answered the Tailing Saint King.
“Gai Tianyuan?”
Ye Xuan muttered softly, then shook his head. No matter how brilliant they once were, they ultimately fell, perhaps buried in this desolate world.
“Enough idle talk, esteemed Daoists, do you see that mountain range ahead? That’s the Tianyuan Kingdom’s Daoist legacy, Tianyuan Mountain. At its peak lies the Tianyuan Divine Palace. To reach the mountaintop, we must break through the prohibitions on the ascending path, which requires our combined efforts,” declared the Tailing Saint King.
After these words, the group shot toward Tianyuan Mountain.
Tianyuan Mountain!
A path led straight to the summit, flanked by endless mist, obscuring the outline of Tianyuan Mountain.
“Esteemed ones, the way up the mountain is singular, yet along this path lie 99,999 prohibitions. Within some prohibitions are Spiritual Treasures, perhaps weapons, perhaps cultivation techniques, or even the legendary Heavenly Essence Pill.”
“Of course, not every prohibition contains treasures; the chances are slim and depend on your fortune. Let me state upfront, any treasures we find must be disclosed to each other. Once our Tianyuan Kingdom journey concludes, we’ll divide the treasures as we previously agreed,” said the Tailing Saint King.
Hearing the Tailing Saint King’s words, everyone agreed, but Ye Xuan voiced his doubt, “What is this white mist beside the mountain path?”
“Chaos Mist. It is extremely perilous, containing terrifying Power of Laws and monsters living within it. Even those of Creation Realm would find death certain if they fell into it.”
“Remember, do not stray from the path into the Chaos Mist, or it will mean certain death,” warned the Tailing Saint King.
“Tailing Daoist, are you saying you didn’t reach the summit last time, but found a Heavenly Essence Pill within a prohibition?” Ye Xuan squinted slightly.
Not only Ye Xuan, but the other three also looked puzzledly at the Tailing Saint King. In such a dangerous place, everyone remained highly cautious and unlikely to fully trust the Tailing Saint King’s words.
The Tailing Saint King, as if expecting the question, nodded slowly without changing his expression, “I obviously didn’t reach the summit. With over ninety thousand prohibitions, I couldn’t break through alone.”
“Yet with the strength of all five of us, given some tens of thousands of years, we will naturally reach the summit, and the treasures of the Tianyuan Kingdom will be ours to claim,” declared the Tailing Saint King.
“Heh.”
Suddenly, Ye Xuan chuckled darkly, “Since the Tianyuan Kingdom’s Daoist legacy was founded by an Immortal Realm expert, these prohibitions must be extremely dangerous. I fear we may come here but won’t live to leave.”
“Tailing Daoist, you didn’t mention how perilous this place is. Breaking these prohibitions is fine, but if we fail and get trapped, won’t we face the danger of falling?” Jiuqu Old Mother asked coldly.
“Dear friends, as the saying goes, ‘Fortune favors the bold.’ If acquiring the Tianyuan Kingdom’s treasures were so easy, why would I have gathered you here? Wouldn’t I rather enjoy them alone?” replied the Tailing Saint King calmly.