The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 175 Ziwei Bilin Tianguan

In Beihai, the waves surged and crashed against the sky, reaching tens of thousands of feet into the azure sky, scattering all the clouds and washing the heavens clean.

A divine light descended from the heavens, and immense magical power instantly permeated the sky and the earth, freezing eternity.

In an instant, a breathtaking scene appeared near the eye of the sea: the towering waves that shattered the clouds were all frozen in time, as if frozen in that moment and became eternal.

At this moment, the cultivators who were gazing into the distance were shocked. Unable to contain themselves, they transformed into streaks of light and rushed toward the North Sea Eye.

In Tang Valley, the Fusang Divine Tree stands tall, shrouded in divine light, its golden leaves dazzling, densely piled up, swaying gently like stars falling from the sky.

Bathed in the crimson glow, Ning Qingyi, viewed from afar, resembled the sun god descending, an ancient sage emperor reborn, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

The first people to arrive were thrilled to see this scene. They exclaimed that after millions of years, the Fusang Divine Tree had finally met a suitable person again.

Soon, everyone saw Ning Qing place his hand on the tree trunk, and a solemn celestial sound, neither a spell nor a song, resounded in Tang Valley.

Swish, swish, swish... Rustle, rustle...

The golden branches collided with each other, and the Fusang Divine Tree seemed to be responding softly to something. Then, a golden light shot into the sky, and the divine tree, like the sun, crashed into Ning Qingyi's body and disappeared.

"Indeed, the divine tree has a spirit and is willing to follow such a talented person."

Everyone sighed, saying that although they had expected it, they still couldn't help but feel melancholy when they actually saw this scene.

Since the mythological era, the Ziwei Ancient Star Domain has been a thriving center of cultivation, with its lineage unbroken. It has produced numerous ancient emperors and great stars, making it a veritable mother planet of humanity. Moreover, it possesses three legendary immortal herbs!

The immortal elixir of the true dragon that followed the ancient emperor to the Big Dipper, the laurel tree that supposedly disappeared at the end of the mythological era, and the hibiscus tree rooted in Tang Valley before us.

Now that the Fusang Divine Tree has followed Lingbao Daozi to his death, everyone feels a deep sense of regret, and their eyes become complicated.

In the empty Tang Valley, Ning Qingyi introspectively observed the Daoist land he had created.

Golden millet seeds fell into the dantian, and from time to time, fruits grew from the ears of grain, slowly drifting down and hanging above the dantian.

In the due east of the Dao Land, a divine tree suddenly fell and took root in the mountain range formed from a spring of Dao energy, instantly making the entire Dao Land more stable. At the same time, the terrain around the Fusang divine tree gradually changed, resembling a valley.

Ning Qingyi's heart stirred.

Legend has it that the divine object formed its own unique structure. Now it seems that the Fusang Divine Tree fell into the Daoist soil and helped him open up a special dantian.

However, at the same time, he also felt the heavy burden that the Fusang Divine Tree brought him.

When he was cultivating the secret realm method, he opened up the method of the Dao Spring, which was constantly dissolving the sea of ​​suffering. His divine power was enormous, and he also had the characteristics of the gate of immortality. His divine power was always maintained at its peak. Therefore, since his debut, he has never worried about exhaustion when fighting enemies.

After the sea turned into mulberry fields, the divine power underwent a qualitative change, becoming as deep and unfathomable as the heavens and the abyss.

However, the moment the Fusang Divine Tree fell, it occupied a full thirty percent of the Daoist divine energy, which surprised him quite a bit.

However, obtaining a mature immortal herb is an unparalleled opportunity for anyone in the world. He would be willing to give up even 50% of its divine power, let alone 30%.

Moreover, once the Fusang Divine Tree fell, the divine energy it emitted flowed directly into the Fire Path Palace through the Xuanmen Gate, nurturing the immortal spirits within and significantly accelerating the progress.

Ning Qing smiled and was about to leave when she saw a stunningly beautiful woman gracefully approaching from the horizon.

"Congratulations, Daoist! The Fusang Divine Tree has taken the initiative to follow you, which increases your chances of winning on the Emperor's Path." Yi Qingwu smiled and parted her red lips slightly, her voice as melodious as pearls falling onto a jade plate.

“Sister, you are mistaken. Daozi is invincible in Ziwei, and you, at the second level of immortality, have defeated ancient sages. Such achievements can only be compared to those of the two great emperors, Qingdi and Wushi, in ancient history. I dare to assert that the throne of this world will surely belong to Daozi,” said Princess Yue Shi of the Ziwei Divine Dynasty.

Her black hair was adorned with a phoenix hairpin, from which hung sea god pearls. Her figure was slender and graceful, swaying with every step, captivating all who beheld her. Every inch of her skin shimmered, making her incredibly beautiful and charming.

"The first and second most beautiful women have both arrived. If they both fall into Daozi's arms, I wonder how many geniuses will be heartbroken," someone muttered.

"Believe it or not, if those young prodigies you mentioned had the chance, they would all be willing to follow you. Do you believe that?" The other person rolled their eyes.

Ning Qingyi's current status in Ziwei is such that, regardless of age, his combat power alone would make even the ancient sages tremble. Moreover, he has the backing of the Lingbao Dao lineage, a quasi-emperor master, and wields a quasi-emperor weapon while also possessing a forbidden artifact that is suspected to be a replica of an immortal artifact. He is so powerful that it takes everyone's breath away.

Talent, combat prowess, and background—each of these alone could overwhelm all the other sects of Ziwei. When all three are combined, they are truly admirable.

Only he could subdue all the sages, forcing them to sit idly by and let him acquire the Fusang Divine Tree. Otherwise, at the moment he underwent his tribulation, sages would have already come to vie for the Fusang Divine Tree.

"Daozi." Daoist Sanque also arrived. As Ning Qingyi's number one follower, he was quite emotional at the moment.

"Congratulations, Dao Child, on successfully severing your Dao!" The leader of the Sun God Cult was overjoyed. He had been terrified when Ning Qingyi was undergoing his Dao-severing tribulation.

Compared to the congratulatory crowd, some people in the crowd had gloomy expressions.

"How hateful that he actually succeeded in transcending the tribulation, and even the Fusang Tree is willing to trace his origins back to him!"

"Let's go and tell the clan leader that Ziwei really can't stay here any longer."

……

Ning Qingyi maintained his arrogant demeanor, merely nodding in response to everyone's congratulations, and then looked at the Three-Missing Taoist: "How has the old abbot been these days?"

The Three-Missing Daoist nodded and said decisively, "The Ancestor is doing well. He even sent me a message earlier, asking me to inform the Holy Son that if he intends to attack the Golden Crow Clan, my Changsheng Temple lineage will not refuse."

He did not conceal his voice. As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes were filled with changes. They secretly wondered if Daozi was going to slaughter another clan to show off his martial arts after achieving the Dao-Slaying Realm.
"The Golden Crow Clan has committed a grave error by plotting against the lineage of the Sun Saint Emperor. If the Dao Child is willing, my Ziwei Divine Dynasty is also willing to serve him faithfully!" said an old royal uncle of the Ziwei Divine Dynasty.

"The Yin and Yang, the world is ruled by emperors... The lineage of the Human Emperor suffered internal strife and was tragically killed. We will not allow the lineage of the Holy Emperor to suffer the same fate and be poisoned by the Golden Crow lineage!" Soon, someone in the crowd responded, showing that they wanted to annihilate the Golden Crow clan today.

A hint of joy flashed in the Sun Lord's eyes, and his gratitude towards Ning Qingyi deepened. Ning Qingyi paused for a moment, then calmly said, "I have no intention of rebuilding the Holy Land's glory. I suppose the Holy Emperor only hopes that his descendants will rise up on their own. However, the Holy Emperor has rendered meritorious service to our human race. If he has done nothing wrong, how can we sit idly by and watch the Holy Emperor's lineage die out?"

"The Golden Crow Clan coveted the Holy Emperor's bloodline and even went so far as to kill, which is naturally a grave sin. However, I don't have that much bloodlust. Make them hand over the murderers involved in this matter, especially Lu Ya, and several princes..." Ning Qing's eyes flashed with a fierce light: "Then pass on my message. And Yin Tiande, it seems he really doesn't take me seriously..."

Faced with Ning Qingyi's imperious manner, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little regretful. In particular, the forces that attacked the Taiyin Divine Sect last time had gained tremendous benefits, including all kinds of precious medicines, divine weapons, divine sources, scriptures, and even the complete set of the Taiyin True Scripture.

If the conquest of the Golden Crow Clan goes smoothly, it's hard to imagine how much divine treasure we could obtain.

"Gentlemen, I will be going into seclusion for six months, so I will be departing now."

As soon as Ning Qing finished speaking, he wrapped himself in a rainbow with the Three Missing Daoists and the Sun Cult Master and headed towards the Sun God Mountain.

As for the various forces that came to offer their congratulations, as well as the number one and number two beauties in the world, he simply ignored them.

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, and one of the younger men couldn't help but feel indignant: "What a show of power!"

"Brother Dao, please refrain from speaking. Don't be so quick to speak and bring trouble upon yourself!" Those who were on good terms with him suddenly changed their expressions and interrupted him sharply.

Finally, after exchanging a few pleasantries, some went on their own trips together, while others returned to their clans to spread the news far and wide.

Six months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Many heroes have emerged in the world, but the most recent major events are all related to the Golden Crow Clan.

First, many elders within the clan elected a new clan leader. Then, a group of Golden Crows were killed. Next, Lu Ya and several other princes stole the clan's most precious treasure and betrayed the clan. Immediately afterwards, Yin Tiande of the Eight Views Palace intervened, killing Lu Ya and his brothers, causing an uproar throughout the land.

Everyone knows that the world is wary of Lingbao Daozi, who is in seclusion within the Sun God Cult.

After receiving the news, the Sun God Cult sent out invitations to many people, saying that Daoist Lingbao would soon emerge from seclusion. However, on the day of the conference, only an avatar appeared, saying that the real Daoist had left half a year ago. Only then did everyone realize that Daoist Lingbao had already embarked on the ancient path of the starry sky.

This left many heroes feeling regretful and empty, but some were also inspired to rise again and surpass their predecessors!

……

In the cold, boundless darkness of the universe, on a desolate star, an ancient five-colored altar flickered. A figure emerged from it, his powerful divine sense sweeping across the earth's surface, only to find utter stillness, and he frowned.

"Another lifeless star. I wonder if there are any living things on its surface."

Ning Qing muttered to himself, gazing up at the cold and silent universe, then remained silent as he searched for the next five-colored altar.

This is his fifth year on the ancient path of the stars. After Ziwei severed his path, although he had the coordinates of the life-bearing stars, after weighing the pros and cons, he ultimately chose to embark on the path of the stars rather than return to the Big Dipper or Earth.

As the hometown of emperors, Ziwei Ancient Star naturally has the starting point of several ancient roads. The ancient sage of Changsheng Temple once walked on one of them and told Ning Qingyi about it.

Along the way, he walked alone along the ancient road, following in the footsteps of his predecessors, and embarked on the path of trials for the strongest.

He fought relentlessly and faced constant crises along the way, even slaying broken Holy Spirits. He fought his way through almost the entire journey, and naturally, he also gained a lot.

He found precious medicines, scriptures, and even the legendary Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold. His cultivation level broke through one after another, and he stood at the ninth step of the Dao Severing Realm, only one step away from becoming a Half-Saint.

If this were to spread, it would be enough to shake the Purple Star and the Big Dipper. For cultivators to reach the King realm, each breakthrough in a minor realm usually takes decades, but Ning Qingyi has broken through continuously in the past five years as if it were eating and drinking, which is astonishing.

At the same time, he constantly sorted out what he had learned, continuously studied the soil of all things, explored the wonderful uses of the Dao soil, and made his Dao foundation more perfect, so much so that he developed a variety of transformations, and even revised the scriptures several times.

Five years of trials and tribulations have solidified Ning Qingyi's foundation and made the path he has forged more stable.

On this day, he descended upon this desolate little star and spent several days searching carefully, killing some ancient star beasts, but ultimately still found no trace of life. He then reopened the five-colored altar in a certain corner and left.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and he finally found a special path, arriving at a planet full of spiritual energy. It was not an ancient planet inhabited by life, but rather a spiritual land that had been transformed by humans. As soon as he arrived, a stone tablet guided him forward.

He moved forward quickly, passing one stone tablet after another on his way. Along the way, he met a number of powerful people, the weakest of whom was at the Dao-Slaying King realm, and there were even ancient sages.

Everyone was travel-worn and exuded a murderous aura, clearly having survived a life-or-death ordeal. Their eyes were resolute, and they charged toward the same destination with a shared goal.

"We're almost there." Ning Qingyi understood that the day the Heavenly Gate would open was very likely not far off.

In the end, the stone tablet disappeared, the road sign vanished, and the crowd ahead noticeably grew larger. Everyone there possessed a unique aura and imposing presence, clearly indicating that they were all powerful figures, none of them simpletons.

Ning Qingyi didn't pay any attention. He just looked into the distance and saw a magnificent city in the universe, with a magnificent atmosphere and the sounds of dragons and phoenixes. It stretched across the stars and moon, eternal and immortal.

It covers a vast area, with city walls like mountains stretching endlessly, and city towers tall and magnificent. A pair of heavy city gates are closed, as if they can block thousands of troops and ancient sages!

Everyone stopped there, no longer moving forward, and exclaimed in astonishment: "This is the first pass of the ancient road!"

Ning Qing observed carefully and could feel the flowing array patterns on the Heavenly Gate. They were very ancient, but there were also traces of additions and modifications. It was clear that this divine city was very likely to have collapsed over the long years and then been repaired by someone.

He glanced around again and saw that more than three hundred people had gathered there. He also learned from the whispers of others that it had been five years since the last time the Heavenly Gate was opened, and it was about to open again.

Sure enough, three days later, a divine thought came from the city of gods, echoing like a great bell, shaking many people so much that their bones trembled, their blood surged, and they showed expressions of horror.

"switch!"

The ancient city gates opened, and the cultivators, some urging their mounts on, others walking, moved forward. Everyone was uneasy, knowing that the true, most powerful trial was about to begin!

Upon seeing this, Ning Qing did not hesitate. With a long roar, his blood energy surged like a mountain, forming a pillar that forced all directions to submit, and he charged into the city.

At the same time, another eight or nine groups of exceptional figures also appeared, equally powerful, forcing others to make way!

(End of this chapter)