The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 121 Entering the Divine Land

Ning Qing rushed to the Northern Region, flying for more than ten days, crossing the domain gate, and traversing thousands of mountains and rivers, and was about to arrive at the Holy City of the Northern Region.

The Divine City, the absolute center of the North, is as famous as the Primordial Ancient Mine on this crimson land, and is revered as a sacred place by the inhabitants of the North.

Now that all races have gathered, this divine city is flourishing. In the vast oasis spanning tens of thousands of miles, the aura of ancient clan masters can be felt almost at all times.

This is the essence of an era. If it weren't for the birth of the Yaochi Quasi-Emperor, the human race would have been in real danger. Not only would they have lost vast territories, but even ordinary mortals would have suffered.

Finally, he entered the holy city, which was as prosperous as ever. Palaces stood in rows, ancient streets were wide, and gambling dens, immortal buildings, romantic palaces, holy lord palaces, and demon king pavilions were all available, extremely luxurious, and all races gathered together.

Ning Qingyi did not head directly to the Desolate Ancient Dao Platform, but instead climbed to the restaurant he had visited before, from which he could overlook the Desolate Ancient Dao Platform.

Not long after he sat down, he heard the voices of many passersby.

“Another major sect has been swept out of the Divine City, and a royal family has moved in. The power dynamics in the Divine City have changed too quickly in the past six months.” A disciple from a holy land said solemnly. He was not old, but his cultivation was quite extraordinary, having reached the Dragon Transformation Realm.

"It's truly a battle of gods, and mortals suffer!" His fellow disciples chimed in, sharing his sentiments.

"Hmph! The battle that wiped out the Undying Emperor's lineage left all races silent, yet now their resurgence is happening again. Supreme Lord Yaochi, can't you really wipe them out? I am willing to be the vanguard and protect all the religions of my human race!" Someone said indignantly and passionately.

"Brother Dao is right!" said another disciple of a prominent sect, loudly praising the statement.

Clearly, his words resonated with many and garnered widespread approval. The cultivators of the Heaven-Covering Realm were all incredibly resolute, especially the younger ones. As long as they hadn't been defeated, their Dao hearts were as unbreakable and unstoppable as the Nine Divine Metals, daring to confront even the ancient emperors!

However, someone quickly sneered and secretly transmitted a message: "What are you pretending for? Do you think we don't know? Many of the territories that your Five Elements Palace has now established in the Divine City were also seized by force, and you did even more ruthlessly than the Primordial Clan, killing and exterminating the sect!"

"Who dares to insult my Five Elements Sect!" The Dragon Transformation cultivator from the Five Elements Palace was furious and searched around for any cultivator who might have spoken.

Ning Qingyi seemed to be thinking. Sure enough, after the Supreme Being of Yaochi forced all the saints of the myriad races to bow their heads, he did not completely suppress the ancient races, but allowed them to compete freely in the Big Dipper.

The struggle for Daoist temples in the Divine City, where every inch of land is precious, is a microcosm of the situation, and many powerful families and sects will likely face very difficult times.

"The Central Emperor and the Primordial Emperor are engaged in a fierce battle abroad! It is said that they almost defeated him!" A major piece of news began to circulate, and it immediately spread throughout the Divine City.

Emperor Zhong, Xiang Yufei, a man of exceptional talent, surpassed all other powerful rulers at the age of nineteen, becoming the youngest emperor in Zhongzhou nine thousand years ago. Now, he has reappeared, displaying his remarkable abilities and making everyone understand the value that had been hidden away by the Qishi Mansion.

Ning Qing's eyes flashed with surprise. Zhonghuang was definitely a first-rate god, no less than Gai Jiuyou, and would also be a unique being to achieve Dao in the future. In comparison, Yuangu was far inferior. He could still compete with Zhonghuang now, but once he reached the Dao-Slaying and Saint Realms, he would probably be left far behind. Only the children of ancient emperors could compare to him.

"The former six heroes—Little Celestial Venerable, Central Emperor, and Princess Ji—shined brilliantly, while the Western Bodhisattva remained unknown. The Southern Demon is rumored to be on his way to becoming a Holy Lord. Only the Northern Emperor seems to be declining further, having actually been defeated by the Holy Son of Yao Guang," someone sighed.

The Holy Son of Fluctuating Light!

Since his defeat at the hands of the Fire Kirin, he had lived a secluded life until recently when he broke through to the Sendai realm. He then challenged the Northern Emperor to a duel and miraculously succeeded in his reversal, causing a sensation throughout the land.

"According to the disciples of Yao Guang Holy Land, the Holy Son of Yao Guang is terrifyingly powerful. In order to avenge his humiliation, he has cultivated a very powerful Heavenly Technique." The disciple of Dao Yi Holy Land was very serious, with a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

In fact, he not only heard about it, but also witnessed the battle between the Northern Emperor and the Holy Son of Yao Guang!
Without a doubt, it was an earth-shattering battle. The Northern Emperor lived up to his reputation as one of the Six Heroes. However, when the Holy Son of Yao Guang unleashed his Primordial Holy Light Technique, it swept everything away.

The ultimate techniques of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor were all deciphered by the Holy Son of Yao Guang, which makes people really curious about what kind of heavenly skill he cultivated!
"And then there's Hua Yunfei from the Tai Xuan Sect, a rising star who's terrifyingly strong." Someone's eyes gleamed: "The Tai Xuan Sect is truly on the rise. If this boy doesn't die, he might have a chance to break through to the Saint Realm."

Yao Guang Holy Son, Hua Yunfei...

Ning Qingyi's expression shifted, realizing that the Ruthless Clan had finally begun to take action. It seemed that the appearance of the ancient emperor's offspring had put them under immense pressure, but at the same time, it had given them great hope.

As long as these ancient emperors' offspring are devoured, the Chaos Body's great ambition will surely be fulfilled!

He sat in the restaurant for a while, listening to the turbulent events of the past six months, before finally tossing down a few pieces of source material and drifting away, heading towards the central Heavenly Palace of the Divine City.

Years have passed, yet the ancient Dao Platform remains unchanged, magnificent and profound, covered with countless Dao patterns. Undoubtedly, it is a complex imprint of the Great Dao, one that almost no one can comprehend.

There was once a rumor that the Dao Platform could transport people to a divine land, where immense opportunities awaited. However, after the incident with Ning Qingyi, this was proven to be completely unfounded. The Dao Platform did not lead to a divine land, but rather to the Immortal Mausoleum, one of the seven forbidden zones of life!
Therefore, the importance of the Dao Platform has greatly decreased. Few people guard it, and many people go nearby to study and comprehend its principles, hoping to increase their own spiritual foundation.

Ning Qingyi arrived again, his every step revealing a new dimension. His aura shifted from seemingly nonexistent to overwhelmingly domineering, quickly causing everyone to open their eyes in shock.

"It's him, Little Celestial Venerable!" Someone quickly recognized him and shouted.

"Incredible! He broke through! He became a Saint Lord level figure!" An elder from a major sect opened his Dharma Eyes, sensed Ning Qingyi's cultivation level, and gasped.

"What is he doing at the Desolate Ancient Dao Platform? Could it be that he wants to enter the Immortal Tomb again?!" A powerful figure's eyelids twitched, and his scalp tingled.

The Immortal Mausoleum is a burial ground for immortals. It is vast and boundless, barren of all vegetation, and a blood-soaked land stretching for thousands of miles. It is not to be approached, or one will surely die. It is the most dangerous place in the world.

Even though this forbidden zone is home to many rare and precious medicinal herbs, no one dares to pick them. For even ancient sages who entered rarely emerged, for they devour human lives.

It's unbelievable that someone would actually attempt this a second time!
……

Ning Qingyi ignored the comments of the crowd and sat cross-legged on the Desolate Ancient Dao Platform. He activated the "Group" secret technique, and four chaotic divine pillars appeared, forming a chaotic array that covered everything.

"I need to borrow the Ancient Dao Platform for three days. Fellow Daoists, please leave. It would be bad to harm the innocent."

From within the gloomy, chaotic energy, Ning Qingyi's cold voice rang out, sending a chill down everyone's spine.

"Does the Little Celestial Venerable intend to enter the Immortal Tomb again?!" Everyone was shocked.

"Or is it that the Ancient Dao Platform has some wonderful uses that we don't know about?" Someone's eyes gleamed, and they began to think about informing the forces behind them.

Ning Qingyi naturally knew that this action was very eye-catching, but there was no other way. The activation of the Desolate Ancient Dao Platform required a lot of preparation work. If he was not careful and got lost in the starry sky, that would really make him want to cry.

He sat cross-legged on the ancient altar, unleashing the secret techniques of the "Lin" and "Zu" characters, as well as special methods passed down from the Boundless Heavenly Venerable, to awaken the altar.

Soon the entire ancient platform began to rumble and the divine city resonated and shone.

This platform, serving as the central hub of the divine city, was originally designed to connect with everything and draw upon the power of the earth's veins beneath the divine city to provide energy for traversing the void.

Soon, the strange phenomenon of the activation of the Ancient Dao Platform spread throughout the entire divine city, and the news spread like wildfire.

"The Little Celestial Venerable has appeared and activated the Ancient Dao Platform once again!"

Powerful figures from all directions, having received the news, arrived, eager to see what Ning Qingyi was up to. The holders of the stone token, in particular, were thinking even more deeply about it.

The city became exceptionally lively over the next day. Not only did young experts from the nearby human race arrive, but many experts from the ancient races also came. Among them, three people were the most eye-catching.

Fire Kirin, Fire Lin'er, and the Holy Son of Yao Guang!

The first two have always been top-tier figures, while the latter is a rising star who is hard to ignore!
"Ning Qingyi!" Huo Qizi stared at the Dao Platform shrouded by the great formation, his eyes flashing with anger.

Whether it was the battle in the Immortal Abode World or the battle in the Qinling Mountains, Ning Qingyi had always been one step ahead of him, which made this proud and arrogant ancient prince feel extremely resentful. As a result, after receiving the news, he arrived in the Divine City on the same day.

Her younger sister, Huo Lin'er, was really worried. In her perception, Ning Qingyi was a very terrifying opponent, and even her own brother wasn't confident of victory, so she came too.

Finally, on the night of the second day, an anomaly occurred at the Desolate Ancient Platform.

"boom!"

The ancient Dao Platform emitted a brilliant divine light, with countless Dao patterns flashing and flickering, instantly forming a black hole in the sky above the Holy City.

In that instant, everyone in the entire divine city was alarmed, raising their heads in shock to see the strange phenomenon occurring at the Ancient Dao Platform.

At the same time, the Chaos Divine Array dissipated, revealing a young Taoist priest dressed in a black robe—none other than Ning Qingyi.

His expression was solemn as he made a series of hand seals. Then, under the activation of the "Group" secret technique, the black hole was completed and gradually formed a white pillar of light!
"Buzz!"

The nine stone tokens began to vibrate, and many powerful forces, seeing the stone tokens slip from their hands, hurriedly gave chase.

"Get out of my way!"

Fire Kirin made his move, wiping out one faction and seizing the Stone Token.

"Brother!" Huo Lin'er hurriedly chased after him.

Finally, the Ancient Dao Platform reached its completion. The interwoven patterns converged into a pillar of light that engulfed everyone, soaring into the heavens. When the light faded, as always, everyone vanished without a trace, completely disappearing.

……

Within the pillar of light, Ning Qingyi protected himself with the Primordial Azure Gold Pagoda. Soon, he felt a darkness before his eyes and a jolt throughout his body as he arrived at a secret realm.

This is a vast and magnificent land, with towering mountains and many giant ridges soaring into the clouds, tens of thousands of feet high, shrouded in chaotic energy, like a primordial land, where the roaring sound of the Great Dao can be heard.

Many ancient beasts were roaring; they were all ancient species that had long since disappeared from the outside world, and it was unexpected to see them here.

The mountains and rivers are magnificent, and the spiritual energy is so rich it's almost palpable. Besides the ferocious birds and beasts that roam freely and the ancient medicinal herbs that abound, there are also many spiritual lands, brimming with auspicious energy, making them ideal for cultivation. Furthermore, there are some lakes, shimmering with iridescent colors and enveloped in auspicious mist, which can be called spiritual lakes, overflowing with vital energy.

These are rare and sacred lands!

"boom!"

Ning Qing made his move, using the Battle Saint Technique to manifest the Imperial Weapon Imprint, blocking the attacking Fire Kirin.

"I didn't expect you to have followed me!"

"You've been on my radar for a long time, Ning Qingyi!" Huo Qizi's voice was full of gunpowder: "You've already broken through to the second level of the Sendai realm. It seems that our battle can be completely settled now."

Both being at the second level of Sendai, Huo Qizi believed that the difference in their minor cultivation levels was not significant, making it a fair contest.

"I don't have time for you. I'll fight you again when I've recovered!"

Ning Qingyi formed a Five Elements Mountain Seal and smashed it down, then transformed into a rainbow and disappeared.

"Don't even think about running away!" Fire Kirin roared and gave chase.

Princess Huo Lin'er was furious and wished she could abandon her war-crazed brother, but in the end she still chased after him.

The rest of the people who had followed them in exchanged glances, unsure of what to do. But when they saw the ancient herbs scattered all over the ground, their expressions lit up with joy, and they rushed over.

Only one person remained in place—it was the Holy Son of Yao Guang! His expression was somber, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

"Cuck!"

A golden crow and a dragon were locked in a fierce battle for a blood phoenix vine, its crimson color as clear as agate. The ancient vine was not thick or long, only a little over ten feet long, and it resembled a phoenix spreading its wings. Yet, it sparked a bloody battle between two beast kings comparable to supreme saints.

"boom!"

A streak of light flashed across the sky, and a fist imprint came down, smashing the dragon in two. Dragon blood flowed all over the ground, and the golden crow was also frightened away, flying into the distance without looking back.

Without a doubt, it was Ning Qingyi and Huo Qizi.

The two made a great commotion as they rushed over, their thunderous roar echoing across the sky, deterring all the powerful beasts in the secret realm from showing themselves. Several beast kings were even killed by the aftershocks.

While using divine magic to deflect the attacks, Ning Qingyi kept recalling the secrets of the Boundless Heavenly Venerable. He fought and retreated, correcting his position, and soon found his destination.

That is a huge complex of buildings located on the mountain.

Carved railings and jade steps, multi-story buildings, various flowers, birds, fish, insects, wind, rain, thunder and lightning are carved on the pavilions and towers, as well as the figures of ancient people.

The main palace soars into the clouds, shrouded in slanting smoke and mist, with towering gates standing like mountains, magnificent and imposing, truly a masterpiece of nature.

This was the former heavenly palace of the Boundless Heavenly Venerable, and it was also Ning Qingyi's purpose this time.

"The earth of all things is right there!"

Ning Qing accelerated, shaking off the Fire Kirin's entanglement, and went inside without looking back.

Soil, the origin of heaven and earth, can nurture all things. If the supreme immortal lord is buried in it after his death in battle, he will be immortal and look forward to being resurrected!

(End of this chapter)