The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 176 Starting a Fight (2000 words, this is the first chapter, the next chapter may need to be revised before 8:30 tomorrow)

The starry sky is vast and boundless, and the majestic pass is steeped in history.

Under the starlight, the ancient Heavenly Gate opened, and with the heavy sound of the gate opening, heroes met on this narrow path!
The cultivators' eyes flashed with cold light, each one exuding murderous intent, none of them willing to back down.

This is the true starting point of humanity's strongest trial, and in a sense, it is also the beginning of the Emperor's Path. No one will easily give way to it.

boom!
One terrifying aura after another erupted here. Among the 317 people gathered before the Heavenly Gate, not one was weak. Some of their mounts had even become saints, dominating their respective regions with awe-inspiring power.

Clearly, the contest has begun.

Ning Qingyi took a step forward, his divine power surging forth and forming a pillar of heaven, causing everyone in front of him to change color, as if they were about to suffocate, and were forced back by a powerful field, including two saints!
"Roar!"

A group of people rode on savage beasts and galloped in. Among the dozens of people nearby, seven savage beasts roared: a dragon, a roc, and a qilin, each an ancient and exotic species that inspired awe.

There was another figure, indistinct, yet in harmony with the Dao, merging heaven, earth, and humanity into one, radiating an immortal divinity.

There was also an unparalleled beauty, with a graceful figure, peerless beauty, and a refined and otherworldly charm that captivated all who beheld her. In particular, her unique aura resonated with the Daoist spirit, drawing people in and inspiring genuine affection.

One figure after another moved forward, and even in a contest of momentum, the fighting spirit of many cultivators grew increasingly intense.

Soon, some people stood out and walked at the front of the line.

This is an extremely powerful young man, very young, probably not even thirty years old, who has already broken through to the Saint realm. It is very shocking, and there are few people on the ancient star of the Big Dipper who can compare with him.

"You've only just entered the realm of sainthood, yet you think you can surpass us?!"

Someone sneered, their words filled with contempt, and then spurred the beast beneath them forward!
This was a Tyrannosaurus Rex, which, like its master, had reached the Saint realm, and its cultivation was even a notch higher than this young man's. With a single lash of its tail, it tore through the void, its power capable of cleaving stars in two, aiming to rip the young man apart!
boom!
The two sides clashed, and the young man was no pushover either. He unleashed a wondrous technique, his holy might overwhelming the heavens and earth, causing many to change color and take a half-step back. However, the majority of the cultivators remained unmoved, like rocks rooted to the ground, coldly watching the scene unfold. A few dozen others, completely disregarding them, continued forward.

Ning Qingyi was naturally one of them. The aftershocks of their battle blew on him like a gentle breeze, causing him no harm whatsoever.

"No one is allowed to start a major conflict here!"

On the first day, a loud shout came from the magnificent city wall. The soldiers stationed there were wearing heavy armor, their metallic battle intent was fierce and their killing aura was strong. They stared at the people below with predatory eyes.

The two fighters exchanged a glance, revealing murderous smiles, but still stopped fighting.

Having just arrived, they were unwilling to violate the rules of the Starry Sky Ancient Road. Moreover, the soldiers guarding the Heavenly Gate were no ordinary people; each one was powerful, and many were even trial participants who had stayed here.

However, just as someone was about to be the first to enter the customs, a cold voice rang out.

"Who gave you permission to be the first one through customs..."

Everyone was startled and looked over, their pupils contracting.

Some people are so different from others that you can tell at a glance what the difference is like between heaven and earth, and the man in front of you is one of them.

Dressed in a black robe, with a majestic and imposing figure, black hair flowing over his shoulders, and deep, unfathomable eyes, he exuded an aura of near-immortal power as he stood naturally, possessing an aura that could overwhelm all things, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

In a daze, everyone seemed to see the man before them reigning supreme over the heavens and the earth, sweeping across the past and the future, and their hearts trembled. "Step back."

With a soft shout, his voice contained a power that shook the heavens, freezing the dozen or so people blocking his way in front of him. The immense divine power forced them to instinctively step back, and by the time they reacted, he was already ahead of them all.

"A mere half-saint dares to bully me!"

Some of the experts at the third level of the Sage Realm reacted, their faces turning pale and then red, realizing that they had been intimidated by the young man's divine soul technique.

Enraged, he launched a fierce attack to avenge himself, hoping to wipe away the shadows from his heart and return to his flawless state.

"kill!"

There's not much to say. This is a battle of wits, and the first move is the legendary ultimate blade, its light cleaving through chaos as if it were about to destroy everything.

"boom!"

A divine light shot out from the eyes of the man in the black robe, transforming into a vast universe that encompassed everything and contained all things. It not only swallowed the sword light but also the powerful figure who had made the move, before disappearing completely and merging into the vast天地 (heaven and earth).

Everyone who witnessed this felt a chill run from their feet to their heads.

"What?! A mere glance can slay a Saint, even beyond the barrier of the Saint Realm!"

"Who is he? What is his background? Which ancient star region does he come from? He is definitely a supreme expert who can reach the pinnacle of the ancient path!"

Not only the trial participants, but also the soldiers on the Heavenly Gate were taken aback. Their faces turned ashen, and the leader shouted loudly.

"I already said that no one is allowed to cause trouble here. Do you want to be killed here?" His face was ashen. At the same time, he activated the jade tablet to contact the city's commander. He had a premonition that this person was definitely a very dangerous person.

As expected, the man in the black robe looked over, and the moment his gaze fell upon him, he felt immense pressure. A terrifying killing intent locked onto him, as if he were about to be completely wiped out in an instant.

"I haven't even entered the pass yet, and you think you can use the rules here to suppress me?" the man in black robes said calmly, but every word was like a hammer blow, striking his heart and damaging his soul.

The soldiers' faces were ashen. For years, no one had dared to be so arrogant and defy the rules of the Heavenly Gate. Each of them exuded murderous intent as they stared at the man in black robes, gripping their weapons tightly.

"Who dares to challenge the Heavenly Gate!" A celestial wolf appeared, with a man sitting on it, dressed in iron armor, looking very powerful, with some gray in his temples.

This is the commander guarding the city, an ancient sage who is just one step away from becoming a Saint King. Behind him are twenty soldiers, their armor ancient and their iron clothes cold and sharp, each wielding a long halberd or iron spear, their killing intent filling the field.

"Sir! It was him who killed the trial participants and provoked us!" The soldiers stepped forward and presented the facts.

On the first day, Commander Guan looked over with a sharp gaze: "The Ancient Starry Road has its own rules. Dragons must coil up and tigers must lie low. No one is allowed to offend them. Are you trying to test the law?"

With a loud shout, he shattered the asteroid in the void, startling many of the trial participants, who couldn't help but look at the man in the black robe with a hint of schadenfreude.

"Then let's give it a try. I also want to see if I can even destroy the ancient road." The man in the black robe said calmly, but it sent a chill down everyone's spine.

Destroying the ancient road is something only ancient emperors dared to do!
(End of this chapter)