Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 631 Quietly Observe the End of the Year, Young Master Nian Wubei!
[Tian Jingxu and the others watched helplessly as the superior man completely perished, a chill creeping into their hearts.]

Li Luosheng, Zishan Jun, and Zhou Jing completely disregarded the so-called number one sect of heretics.

[These are the esteemed Star Masters of the Destiny Star Sect, killed without a second thought.]

Gu Yu and the others finally felt true fear. Trapped within the lightning array, they were unable to advance or retreat, their fate uncertain.

Zishan Jun's gaze slowly swept over the crowd, but he did not rush to make a move. After all, Fangcun Mountain, to which Zhou Jing belonged, was among them.

Although Lord Zishan has always been arrogant, after the incident at the ancient Zizhu Temple, he learned to assess the situation and understand the proper measure.

In particular, after Zhou Jing cultivated the "Heavenly Emperor's Heart Sutra" and successfully fused seven true spirit bloodlines, his cultivation level became increasingly unfathomable.

Your gaze swept over the group of Fangcun Mountain disciples, finally settling on Qi Ling, Yuan Shujian, and others. They had no enmity with you, were from the same sect, and still shared a bond of friendship.

Moreover, Fairy Zhuang Xiuyin of Yaotai is among them; you still owe her a favor from when you were at Fangcun Mountain.

Just as you were about to speak, Li Luosheng beside you interrupted, "Lord Zishan, please show mercy."

"The opportunities presented by the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault are still uncertain. These people might find another use for it after they ascend Mount Tian."

[Zishan Jun frowned slightly.]

Danling continued, "The human race in this realm is currently enjoying great fortune. Those who can enter this place are all outstanding individuals possessing great luck. If we were to exterminate them all now, it would probably not be a wise strategy. Allowing them to enter after the Ascending Heaven Mountain opens would actually add some variables to the Heavenly Dao."

[Zishan-jun's gaze turned to you, as if seeking your opinion.]

You nodded slightly. Neither Xu Wuji nor Tianjingxu were anything to fear from you now.

Seeing this, Lord Zishan lightly clenched his five fingers, and the intense arcs of electricity swirling around his body suddenly subsided.

The overwhelming lightning domain vanished as if it had never existed.

[Tian Jingxu, Zhuang Xiuyin, and the others had just broken free from the lightning domain's confinement when the scene was instantly a mess, with people and horses scattered everywhere.]

Below the steps, more than half of the disciples from each sect had died or been wounded, and the survivors were exhausted and unable to continue.

Even figures like Feng Qingyun and Xiahou Ji were unable to stand and collapsed to the ground.

Only a handful of people, including Xu Wuji, Tianjingxu, Zhuang Xiuyin, and Xie, were still able to stand, but they were all covered in wounds and their breathing was disordered.

Your gaze swept over this desolate scene. This Lord Zishan truly lived up to his reputation as someone who attained immortality through the elixir of immortality; his lightning magic was truly capable of breaking through all laws.

Your gaze sharpened, locking onto the lotus flower above Xu Wuji's head. Your pupils widened abruptly, the power of your Dao Heart and Divine Treasury activated, and the pupil technique "Purple Flower Spell" was unleashed.

[Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, a chilling purple light, half a foot long, suddenly burst forth from your eyes, like a calamity beam piercing through the void.]

A loud "bang!" was heard.

The lotus flower above Xu Wuji's head shattered instantly, breaking into several petals like glass, which fell to the ground. A four-petaled purple flower was imprinted on one of the fragments.

He immediately coughed up a mouthful of blood, his aura rapidly weakening, clearly indicating a severe blow to his vital energy and a damaged foundation.

Everyone was astonished and terrified. What kind of divine eye was this? From such a distance, it could shatter Xu Wuji's celestial treasure with a single glance!

[The treasure Xu Wuji had crafted with his mind was destroyed, and his Dao foundation was shaken, causing him to faint on the spot.]

Gu Yu hurriedly stepped forward to support him, calling out repeatedly, "Brother Wuji! Brother Wuji!" His voice was full of anxiety, but he avoided meeting your gaze.

At this point, the people of Fangcun Mountain finally truly recognized your strength.

[It turns out the rumors weren't exaggerated after all. No wonder even figures like Lord Zishan and Danling treat you with such respect and deference.]

Qi Ling's eyes held a complex and indescribable expression. Bearing the bloodline of the Fire Phoenix, she had always considered herself to be on par with the holy sons of various sects, such as Sun Miao and Yao Xia.

But this Senior Brother Zhou... left her far behind.

Fu Dongcheng's eyes dimmed. Having witnessed Zhou Jing's power firsthand, he had no more doubts.

[It turned out that the paths between him and Zhou Jing were already worlds apart; he had even lost the right to be Zhou Jing's opponent.]

The purple light in your eyes gradually faded, and your pupils returned to calm. With Xu Wuji possessing this celestial treasure, he was at a disadvantage to the others.

You don't want to see all the other sects wiped out by Xu Wuji, changing the balance of power among the three families.

Destroying it is the best solution.

[Zishan Jun, however, turned his gaze to Scorpion of the Divine Mechanism Sect, saying, "You are not qualified to remain here."]

Scorpion stood silently beneath a reddish-brown cloak, his figure completely concealed, revealing no trace of his expression.

This person is not a disciple of the same generation, but rather the sect leader of the Divine Mechanism Sect who entered the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury in the form of a puppet.

Both Zhuang Xiuyin and Tian Jingxu were wary of him.

What purpose did this powerful cultivator, who had survived the Twenty-Nine Heavenly Tribulations, have in entering this place? No one dared to be careless.

Li Luosheng chuckled, "The Heavenly Crystal on him is somewhat useful."

Before Zishanjun could finish speaking, his figure vanished from his original spot and reappeared abruptly above Scorpion's head!

The disciples behind Scorpion were all puppets; they had all been destroyed earlier in the Thunder Domain.

At that moment, he suddenly appeared out of nowhere, a frail old man emerging from beneath his cloak and swiftly disappearing down the steps.

[With a single palm strike, Lord Zishan unleashed a torrent of lightning, shattering the "scorpion" into pieces, leaving only scattered puppet mechanisms scattered on the ground.]

He didn't pursue, for Li Luosheng had already made his move. Below the steps, Li Luosheng formed a hand seal, and a sinister, vermilion-red gate crashed down, sealing off all escape routes!

The aged figure that had escaped from the scorpion's body was now fully revealed. Except for its head, its limbs and torso were entirely composed of intricate mechanisms, resembling that of an ape.

This is the true form of the Heavenly Mystery Sect Master.

[Zishan Jun's figure closed in again, and after only a few exchanges on the steps, he subdued Scorpion with lightning speed.]

However, Scorpion remained unusually calm. Deep within the chest cavity of this puppet body, a celestial crystal suddenly emitted a blinding light, as if it were about to self-destruct on the spot!

The electric arc in Zishanjun's hand ultimately failed to stop Scorpion's self-destructive act.

At that moment, a purple light suddenly shone brightly above the main hall.

A look of pain suddenly appeared on Scorpion's aged face, and a four-petaled purple flower mark appeared prominently between his brows.

In a mere instant, Lord Zishan had completely annihilated his primordial spirit.

He casually cracked open the scorpion's shell and took out three celestial crystals that shimmered with a glassy luster.

Turning around, they saw the purple glint in the young man's eyes slowly fading.

Zishan-jun couldn't help but smile, inwardly sighing, "What terrifying eye techniques!"

As he returned, the strange portal summoned by Li Luosheng gradually dissipated into the void.

[Scorpion, dead!]

Only then did everyone come to their senses. In just a few breaths, the powerful leader of the heretical Divine Mechanism Sect had fallen.

Tian Jingxu and the others looked again at the three people in the main hall, their hearts filled with dread: If these three joined forces, who in the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury could possibly stand against them?

[Zishan Jun distributed one Heavenly Crystal to each of you, then gazed at Mount Dengtian on the horizon, exhaling a powerful aura. He said in a deep voice, "We should set off."] [Li Luosheng nodded and said, "There's no time to lose."]

He flicked his sleeve, summoning several imps ringing bells. As the clear sound of the bells echoed through the air, a strange shipwreck slowly appeared.

[This is another method of traversing the void besides the teleportation array found in the Heavenly Emperor's treasury, called the "Night-Traveling Boat."]

The Heavenly Emperor's Treasury spans a vast and boundless territory, requiring the use of teleportation arrays or similar vessels for travel. While teleportation arrays can cover thousands of miles in an instant, they can only reach fixed locations.

[And these night-traveling ships are only accessible to a very few within the treasure vault who know the method of summoning.]

[Danling boarded the night-traveling ship first, followed by you and Zishanjun.]

The ship swayed gently, silently disappearing into the void, the three figures vanishing without a trace in an instant.

Only after they had completely left did everyone in the room truly breathe a sigh of relief.

Feng Qingyun forced himself to stand up. Now that Scorpion was dead, his lineage was the only one left in the heretical sects, so he naturally needed to be even more cautious in his actions.

He looked towards the arena; Xu Wuji remained unconscious, while Tian Jingxu stared in the direction where Zhou Jing and the other two had disappeared, unable to recover for a long time.

Lu Beiyou, the successor of the Three True Ones, and Zhuang Xiuyin, the fairy of Yaotai, also stood silently.

Xiahou Li, Sun Miao, Yao Xia, and the others remained silent.

The three prodigies were all shrouded in an indescribable gloom.

The sudden emergence of Zhou Jing, Zishan Jun, and Dan Ling made them truly realize that there are always higher levels to reach, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of unattainability in their hearts.

Since entering the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury, the so-called competition among various sects has long lost its meaning. Only Zhou Jing and his group, with their absolute strength, have subdued everyone present, leaving them no chance to catch their breath even when they join forces.

【At this very moment—】

[Zhuang Xiuyin's firm voice rang out: "Head to Mount Dengtian."]

Her words snapped everyone out of their daze, but looking around, they saw that nearly half of the disciples from each sect had perished, a far cry from the initial grandeur of their arrival.

A sense of utter uncertainty filled the crowd: if they were to step back into the vortex of the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury, known as "Mount Ascending to Heaven," how many of them would survive?

[It should be noted that the current Mount Dengtian not only contains the corpse of the Heavenly Emperor and the three men, including Zishan Jun, but also the group of women in white mentioned by Danling earlier.]

Surrounded by formidable enemies, the situation is fraught with peril.

The disciples of West Kunlun hung their heads in silence; the original group of thirteen had dwindled to only five.

Zhuang Xiuyin's gaze swept over everyone as he slowly spoke: "I do not force any of you to come along; the choice to stay or leave is yours."

"However, 'If one hears the Dao in the morning, one can die content in the evening.' What is hidden on Mount Tian may be the very opportunity for ascension that we cultivators seek throughout our lives—and now, it is right before our eyes."

Upon hearing Zhuang Xiuyin's words, the expressions of those present varied.

Lu Beiyou laughed heartily: "The successors of the Three True Ones must come."

Tian Jingxu, having regained his usual scholarly air, calmly replied, "I am also willing to travel with you."

More and more people are expressing their support. On the righteous side, Cao An and Gu Yu are waking Xu Wuji, but when he opens his eyes, his first words are: "Go...climb Mount Tian!"

Although Gu Yu was taken aback, he solemnly agreed.

All the other sects were willing to join the journey to Mount Tian, ​​but Feng Qingyun of the heretical Taihua Sect chose to withdraw.

After all, the heretical sects suffered heavy losses; the entire Refining Valley was wiped out, and even the Supreme Being perished here. They were no longer able to contend with both the righteous and demonic paths.

Feng Qingyun took his leave, and no one stopped him.

Ultimately, Zhuang Xiuyin and Xu Wuji led the righteous path, while Tian Jingxu commanded the demonic path disciples. The two groups joined forces and headed towards the teleportation array within the Heavenly Emperor's Palace that led to Mount Dengtian.

Unlike Danling, they couldn't summon a night-traveling ship; they could only head to the next teleportation array.

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The Heavenly Emperor's Palace, ascending Mount Tian.

A magnificent mountain stretches as far as the eye can see. Standing here, one cannot see its peak even when looking up, and feels as insignificant as dust.

now!

The entire mountain has been transformed into a golden, shimmering glaze, resembling a fully awakened divine volcano.

A brilliant beam of light burst forth from the mountaintop, piercing the sky and illuminating the clouds like a crystal staircase.

As the rosy clouds shifted and danced!
A long ladder formed from condensed clouds slowly descended from the pillar of light, extending step by step into the vast and unknowable depths of the heavens.

"This is... Mount Dengtian?"

Three figures stood at the foot of the mountain, gazing up at the miraculous scene before them, their eyes filled with awe.

The three people standing at the foot of the mountain were none other than Lady Qingshan, True Man Yi, and True Man Duobao, who had followed the woman in white into the spatial vortex from Huanghua Temple.

The short, stout Master Duobao stroked his mustache and frowned, saying, "When we passed through that spatial vortex just now, that person... where did they go?"

The slender, bamboo-like Ant Immortal beside him slowly shook his head: "I don't know. Once she entered the vortex, she lost her aura."

Although Lady Qingshan was extremely beautiful and had a plump figure, the usual aloof and noble air between her brows was now tinged with a sense of dazedness.

Her eyes shimmered with a mixture of anxiety and uncertainty.

The three of them followed the woman in white into the spatial vortex of Huanghua Temple. They felt a dizzying sensation, and when they regained their senses, they were already in this place.

The woman in white and her entourage had long since disappeared.

Ant Master looked around and saw only emptiness and desolation. He shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"This has caused quite a stir..."

Before he finished speaking, Master Duobao's eyes suddenly narrowed, and his gaze shot towards a distance not far away. There, in the void, a barely perceptible spatial ripple appeared.

As if sensing something, Lady Green Mountain also looked in that direction.

As the ripples spread, the outline of a spirit boat gradually emerged, transforming from abstract to concrete, quietly appearing.

On the bow of the ship, three figures stood silently, their auras unfathomable, slowly revealing themselves.

Master Duobao's gaze first fell on one of them. He was confident in his rich experience, and this young man was exceptionally handsome. Judging from his clothing and style, he must be from the Southern Frontier Demonic Path.

"Oh? Could it be that Holy Son of All Beings, Tian Jingxu..."

As he pondered this in his heart, Lady Qingshan beside him suddenly caught her breath, her voice trembling slightly: "Zishan... Lord!"

Master Duobao hurriedly focused his attention and saw a young man with disheveled black hair and a naked upper body standing on the right. His expression immediately tightened.

It should be noted that the three of them almost lost their lives at the hands of Lord Zishan inside the Zizhu Temple.

Ant Master blinked, almost unable to believe what he was seeing. He tilted his head when he saw the person in the center of the three.

"Nian Wubei, Brother Nian!"

(End of this chapter)