Invasion of the Heavens from Eternal Life

Chapter 136 Li Ruoyu Gets the Secret of the Word "All"

The horizon lay desolate. Atop a mountain less than a thousand feet high, thorns and weeds grew thickly. In the distance, nine crows cawing from a crooked ancient tree. The mountain path was no longer visible, obscured by weeds and trees, seemingly untouched for ages. The temple on the mountain was in such dilapidated condition that one wondered if it would leak in the rain.

It’s hard to believe that this is a place of heritage.

"This place is truly desolate. I wonder if it was a mistake for us to worship at this mountain?"

Pangbo yelled.

"Since we are here, it doesn't matter which peak's inheritance it is. It's quieter here, which is suitable for practicing." Ye Fan was very calm.

"After being caged for so long, I am finally able to return to nature. This place is perfect for practicing the Way of Nature."

Fang Han looked around and couldn't help but praise.

"Are you here to receive the inheritance?"

At this moment, an old man came out of a dilapidated temple on the mountain, trembling. His eyes were cloudy and he looked very old.

"For five hundred years, the inheritance of Zhuofeng has never appeared. We don't know when it will appear next time. If you come here, you will probably waste your time in vain. It will not be worth it! There is a main peak ahead that is very prosperous, named Xingfeng. You can go there!" the old man warned.

Fang Han knew that this old man was Li Ruoyu in the original novel.

Li Ruoyu is the only disciple and elder of Zhuofeng's lineage. Although he is dull, he is quite gifted in the way of nature. In the end, he is a late bloomer and becomes an emperor, and fights for the immortal road with many tribes of the heavenly court.

"Old man, we appreciate your kindness, but we are here for the inheritance of Zhuofeng." Ye Fan said.

"Yes! Old man, we only care about the inheritance here~" Pang Bo echoed.

At this moment, many new disciples were flying over the mountain on their divine rainbows, but all of them ignored it. Li Xiaoman, riding the rainbow, saw Fang Han and the others, paused for a moment, and finally entered the Star Peak.

There is nothing special about Zhuofeng. It is just like an ordinary mountain in the secular world. There is no divine light and no mist lingering around it. It is like a barren mountain, standing quietly on the earth.

There are broken walls, weeds growing on it, and rubble and ruins vaguely visible, as if it has been abandoned.

It was already evening, and the scene looked particularly desolate under the setting sun.

Because Zhuofeng had no disciples for many years, the three of them did not pass the test and directly entered Zhuofeng, becoming one of its members. As night fell, the distant starlight was like water, lingering around the distant star peak, making it look hazy and extremely extraordinary, like a fairyland.

"Tsk tsk~ It's quite strange there!" Pang Bo exclaimed.

"That is the inheritance of Star Peak, drawing in the star power of the sky. If one cultivates to the extreme, one can even communicate with the stars and achieve a star combat body. Five hundred years ago, Zhuo Peak also had astonishing visions, but what a pity." said the old man Li Ruoyu, with a hint of sadness in his eyes.

"Mr. Li, how can I make my Zhufeng's inheritance known to the world?" Fang Han asked directly.

Li Ruoyu hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm not too sure about this. In the past ten thousand years, only one sage from our peak has inherited it, and he was eventually comparable to the ancient great powers! He left behind twelve words before his death, which may be helpful in obtaining the inheritance."

"Which twelve words?"

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were confused.

"A great achievement is like a lack, a great success is like a rush, a great skill is like a clumsy one!" said the old man Li Ruoyu.

"If any disciples from other peaks provoke you, you can use this bow to defend yourself~" Then, old man Li Ruoyu gave Fang Han a pitch-black ancient bow and nine feather arrows.

Clumsy bow.

Zhuofeng's inherited bow is a precious treasure.

Sure enough, in the next month, a disciple from Xingfeng came to provoke Ye Fan and Pang Bo, but was beaten black and blue by Ye Fan and Pang Bo, and was punished to repair the mountain road and palace.

At this time, there were still two months until the Grand Competition among the various peaks of the Taixuan Sect. Atop Zhuo Peak stood a nine-step ladder, forged from nine types of jade. As if on cue, Elder Li Ruoyu took the Zhuo bow and placed it on the ladder, a hint of anticipation in his eyes. "Senior, what are you doing?" Ye Fan asked in confusion.

"The mountain is the scripture, the bow is the root. This bow is the bow of Zhuofeng's inheritance. Legend has it that it is also the key to unlocking Zhuofeng. Perhaps it can allow the inheritance to reappear!" Seeing Ye Fan's confusion, Li Ruoyu explained. In two months, the Taixuan Sect's disciple competition will be held. If Zhuofeng's inheritance can be revived and his disciples become famous, then he will have carried forward Zhuofeng's legacy.

The moment the clumsy bow touched the jade steps, a raging fire suddenly broke out, and the clumsy bow gradually merged into the nine-colored jade ladder and disappeared.

At the same time, mysterious changes also occurred in Zhuofeng. The mountain had become hundreds of meters lower without anyone noticing.

At this moment, Elder Li Ruoyu sat cross-legged in front of the ninth-step ladder. He took out a yellowed manual from his bosom and said, "Here are some of my insights and experiences. I hope they will be helpful to you. I am about to go into seclusion here for the last time. If I die, you can leave now!"

"Senior, I have a few 'Elixir of Immortality' here. I hope they will be of use to you~"

After taking the training manual, Fang Han handed the jade bottle containing ten elixirs to Li Ruoyu.

"You kid."

This feeling also made Li Ruoyu look relieved.

"You should practice well and be sure to keep your feet on the ground!"

After he finished speaking, Li Ruoyu remained motionless, like a dead tree.

Half a month later, Zhuofeng suddenly underwent a strange transformation. The nine-step ladder began to expand, and nine platforms emerged on it. Inside, there were jade-like buildings and clouds. Elder Li Ruoyu was also drawn into one of the palaces.

At this moment, atop the mountain, an inexplicable avenue seemed to be evolving, like the creation of heaven and earth, weaving together inexplicable principles and truths. All things appeared simultaneously, experiencing birth, aging, sickness, and death in a continuous cycle, returning to their origins. Mysterious patterns and lines emerged from inexplicable paths, ultimately returning to their original state.

"A great achievement is like a lack, a great gain is like a rush, a great skill is like a clumsy one!"

These twelve words kept echoing in Fang Han's mind. At the same time, a Bodhi tree appeared in front of him, helping him to attain enlightenment.

It also made Fang Han gradually comprehend the artistic conception of the natural cycle of growth and decay of plants in Zhuofeng, which was peaceful and natural.

At the same time, Ye Fan and Pang Bo also knew that this was a rare opportunity, so they sat cross-legged beside Fang Han and used the Taoist rhyme of the Bodhi seeds to comprehend the truth.

The Zhuo Peak lineage's inherited mental skills have also been understood by many, and this lineage's heritage is extremely powerful, rivaling even those of holy lands. Five hundred years ago, Zhuo Peak's master used this to defeat a powerful Grand Elder of the Yaoguang Holy Land, demonstrating their extraordinary power.

Following Zhuofeng's inherited method, an inexplicable Dao rhythm swirled across the mountain peaks, a profound and mysterious aura, like a dragon slowly emerging. This Dao rhythm was as profound as the "Demon Emperor Ancient Scripture" Fang Han had studied, demonstrating its immense profundity. With the help of the Bodhi tree, Fang Han continued to capture and comprehend this Dao rhythm.

One of the Nine Secrets, the "All" Secret, once triggered, allows a warrior below the Immortal level to burst out with ten times the combat power. This can be manifested in any aspect, such as magical powers, flight speed, and so on.

This inexplicable aura also attracted the attention of other peaks.

On some main peaks in the distance, many powerful people also felt the difference of Zhuo Peak and looked towards here with surprised expressions.

"It seems that Zhuofeng's inheritance has begun! I didn't expect it to be so simple and unpretentious~"

"Perhaps only someone with ordinary talent like Li Ruoyu can unlock Zhuofeng's inheritance!"

"Zhuofeng is indeed as its name suggests. Perhaps only nature and ordinariness are its true meaning!"

"Li Ruoyu is not truly dull. Diligence can make up for one's shortcomings. Perhaps he will be the future guardian of our Taixuan lineage~"

Many elders and even the peak masters of the main peak were awakened from their retreat and talked about it. They knew that Zhuo Peak was about to truly rise and a truly powerful master was about to appear!
"The inheritance of Zhuofeng has appeared! Each peak will select outstanding disciples to enter Zhuofeng. No mistakes are allowed! ~"

The headmaster of Taixuan Sect gave the order.

While these powerful men were discussing, a seed of the Nine Secrets had already been quietly planted in Fang Han's heart, and he completely comprehended the mystery of the secret of the word "all".

(End of this chapter)