The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 178 Entering the Fallen Holy Island, Spanning Nineteen Districts!
The first day of the pass was very large, and the streets were wide, with ancient trees lining both sides.

To everyone's surprise, this place was very suitable for living, with many buildings, restaurants, inns, auction houses, and many natives watching the people entering the city from both sides.

At this moment, everyone inside the Heavenly Gate learned of what had happened at the city gate, and they were all stunned and horrified.

"After so many years, to actually hear the words 'Divine Forbidden Zone' on the first day of the trial! In this lifetime, someone is finally going to reach the top!"

"A group of formidable figures left not long ago, their names 'Ancient Wilderness' etched in their hearts. And now even stronger ones have arrived. This truly is an era of great contention!"

Everyone was whispering and talking quietly. They were all mortals, but born in the Heavenly Gate, they had a better eye and could better discern whether a cultivator possessed the potential to become an emperor than many cultivators from ancient star regions.

Not long ago, a man named Gu Huang entered the pass with great force, stood out from the crowd in the trial grounds, and caused a series of strange phenomena.

Earlier, a young supreme being with the Human King Physique caused a sensation throughout the city. Even the imperial messengers dared not neglect him, believing that if he did not die young, he would definitely be able to reach the peak of the Great Sage.

Now, there is another trial participant who has broken through the ancient divine restrictions and is incredibly powerful, ready to overturn the ancient road with a single hand!
Everyone was filled with excitement, feeling that the human race might produce another great emperor in this lifetime.

The trial participants entered the city and arrived at the central square, where the ground was paved with gray-brown stone slabs, bearing the marks of time.

The guide reappeared on the stone platform, reciting the ancient city's rules and the key points of the trials in great detail. However, most people seemed distracted, looking at the young man in the black robe with a hint of frustration in their eyes. Only a few remained full of fighting spirit.

"Any more questions?" the guide asked solemnly at the very end.

The square fell silent immediately, and everyone looked at Ning Qingyi. They knew that the guide was being so patient and persistent, probably because of Ning Qingyi.

"When will the trial begin?" Ning Qingyi asked.

"Five days from now," the guide set the time.

"it is good."

Having received the answer, Ning Qingyi drifted away, and the guide also disappeared without a trace. The cultivators were somewhat at a loss, but the ancient city, which was beginning to become noisy, suddenly pulled them back.

Ning Qingyi randomly found a small courtyard for rent and called the owner out.

The owner of the house clearly knew his identity, and respectfully accepted the divine source before leaving.

"Next, we just need to wait for the trial to begin. Let's break through it as soon as possible and get to the tenth city. I'm very curious about the Holy Spirit lineage's Heaven-Mending Technique."

Ning Qingyi muttered to himself in silence, and then went into seclusion.

……

Five days passed in the blink of an eye. At dawn on the day of the trial, a horn sounded, ancient and far-reaching, as if it came from the distant past, like the cry of the ancient human ancestors.

Ning Qing opened her eyes and took a step forward. Complex Dao patterns appeared under her feet, and she arrived at the center of the Heavenly Gate in an instant.

On the high platform, the guide had been waiting quietly for a long time, and many cultivators also stood up, clearly having waited there all night.

The ancient horn sounded again, and the wild atmosphere was overwhelming, as if returning to the primitive era, which ignited the cultivators' passion. It wasn't until a quarter of an hour later that the horn sound slowly stopped.

"Two hundred and fifty-seven people, nearly a hundred fewer than expected. Well, that's good, at least they won't lose their lives." The guide glanced around, then said in a stern tone, "Listen to me carefully. The trial ground we're entering today is called Fallen Saint Island. It was the battlefield where the ancient sages opened up the ancient path. Heavenly King-level figures are all dead there, and even ancient Great Sages have left their Dao traces there."

"What you need to do today is to comprehend the profound mysteries of that world. If you cannot do it, then turn back! Set off!"

Boom!

A bolt of lightning struck, splitting the void to reveal an enormous altar that could contain everyone.

The guide stepped forward, accompanied by the Grand Commander of Tianguan and twenty soldiers, all armed and exuding a murderous aura. However, when they saw the indifferent Ning Qingyi, they couldn't help but tremble.

"Kava Aston Beast..."

Ancient syllables finally emerged from the guide, their language from an unknown era, so profound that it activated the altar.

"boom!"

A massive beam of light shot out, piercing through the universe and tearing open a wide spatial passage leading to an unknown destination.

"Get on the road!"

Everyone stepped onto this heavenly path, experiencing something truly unique. Even time itself seemed to be thrown into disarray, like a hundred years passing in an instant, yet eternity rushing by. After an unknown amount of time, everyone was jolted awake, emerging from the passage and arriving at the end of the ancient road.

Sparkling with starlight, pure and holy as water, a colossal island stretches across the cold universe, more magnificent than an ancient star, exuding an aura of timeless vicissitudes.

"Ow..."

Suddenly, a tremendous roar came from the wild mountains of Fallen Saint Island, its power as vast and turbulent as the sea, clearly indicating the presence of a peerless savage beast.

Many people paled; clearly, there were sacred beasts on this island, making it extremely dangerous. One wrong move and their status would change, turning them into food for the savage beasts.

The guide gazed at the giant island and said, "The outer area of ​​Fallen Saint Island is divided into forty-nine regions, with a death forbidden zone at the center. Most of the beings there are at the Saint level, so do not provoke them. There are also special restrictions between the outer regions. If you choose a region and break through the barrier to cross the boundary, you will be sealed by a million-pound shackle... Even if you are confident in your strength, you should act according to your ability."

It was obvious that he was subtly warning someone about something. He then went on to mention some taboos, a rare level of detail that surprised some of the soldiers. However, when their gaze fell on Ning Qingyi, they were no longer surprised at all.

"Go forth! Slaughter is not forbidden on Fallen Saint Island, just like on the Emperor's Road. I look forward to a great emperor who will amaze the ages emerging from among you!" the guide said with burning eyes.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entrances to the forty-nine ancient paths lit up, welcoming the trial participants.

Ning Qingyi didn't hesitate at all and rushed straight to the first area, showing his domineering spirit!

No one was surprised, and as he set off, many people rushed in, but subconsciously avoided the areas adjacent to the first district, clearly not wanting to have any contact with Ning Qingyi.

brush!
A beam of light flashed, and the peerless beauty stepped out from the crowd.

She was tall and slender, with a radiant face and light, graceful steps, as if she were floating on water, ethereal and otherworldly.

"The Fairy of Green Poetry has moved; I wonder where she's going."

Five days is enough time for many trial participants to get a general idea of ​​their opponents' strengths and weaknesses, and a woman as outstanding as her naturally attracts special attention. Her name is Qing Shi, she comes from a very famous ancient star field, and she is extremely powerful, known as the Fairy of the Fallen.

With a glint in her eyes and a smile, she stepped into the entrance to the third area and vanished.

"Having entered the third district, is Fairy Qing Shi wanting to observe things a bit... I wonder where she'll choose to go?!"

The cultivators who had not yet entered the ancient island all turned their gazes toward a man whose true form was blurred, and the guide was no exception, showing some curiosity.

This was because the man's name was Di Tian, ​​a powerful young supreme being. Even before he had set foot on the ancient path, he had already attracted the attention of the important figures behind him, who had high expectations for him.

It can be said that if it weren't for Ning Qingyi, he and Fairy Qingshi would have been the strongest among this batch of trial participants.

Di Tian was shrouded in chaos, obscuring his true appearance. He moved with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, like a god. His cultivation was world-shaking. An unparalleled Great Dao spread out from beneath his feet, extending to the farthest forty-ninth district.

"Boom!"

With one step, heaven and earth resonated, all paths trembled, true dragons and immortal phoenixes appeared, as if three thousand demon gods were chanting scriptures, emitting a boundless divine might that plunged straight into the ancient path of the forty-ninth district.

"Hiss, he actually stepped into District 49..." Someone gasped, vaguely guessing his purpose.

After the three most anticipated individuals chose their paths, another dozen or so seed-level experts entered, each possessing the cultivation of a sage and being excessively young.

Many people felt increased pressure, especially some cultivators who were preparing to break through on the ancient path. Their star field had some ancient secrets, and it was said that breaking through on the ancient path and increasing strength would be of great benefit to the future. Therefore, many people came here suppressing their strength, and were not at an advantage at the moment.

People chose their entrances one after another. The paths chosen by the first dozen or so people were almost ignored, as no one wanted to collide with them too early. After all, this trial was only about comprehending the Great Dao, not about competing for supremacy. In particular, no one entered the second area.

Soon, outside Fallen Saint Island, only the Guide and others remained, gazing into the distance and quietly awaiting the outcome.

……

The majestic Guyue Mountain and towering peaks stand like towering demons between heaven and earth, blocking the way ahead. Ancient trees, rooted in the soil, thrive with vitality.

Ancient vines intertwine, wild apes roar, and numerous ancient and exotic species vie for supremacy, their roars shattering the heavens.

This is a wild and untamed world, retaining its most primitive features. There are many ancient medicinal herbs, some thousands of years old, and some that have survived for tens of thousands of years.

Upon entering this place, Ning Qingyi immediately sensed a terrifying aura. Looking closely, he saw a savage dragon at the Saint Realm standing silently on a giant mountain a thousand miles away, staring intently at him.

"Roar!"

The savage dragon roared, its boundless blood and energy soaring straight to the heavens. With a single dragon's roar, the ancient land trembled and the sky shattered, its holy might overwhelming!
It charged out, covering thousands of miles in just a few steps, and stretched out a claw, intending to crush Ning Qingyi.

boom!
Ning Qing's blood boiled with rage. Without a word, he unleashed a punch, the terrifying force of which killed it, turning it into a pile of minced meat that stained the surrounding area red.

This punch immediately startled the birds and beasts in the first district, who screamed in terror.

Ning Qingyi gave a cold glance and simply walked forward, trying to capture traces of the Dao that had existed since ancient times.

The Divine Mark Purple Gold Immortal Bell appeared at his waist at some unknown time. With each step he took, a vast heavenly sound reverberated. At the same time, wisps of Dao traces rose from the mountains, rivers, and vegetation of the first district, condensing together to reveal a scroll of the Great Dao.

"The Way of Nature".

Legend has it that the Divine Mark Purple Gold and the Immortal Exquisite can capture the Dao patterns between heaven and earth. Clearly, after Ning Qingyi passed the Dao-Slaying Tribulation, this weapon gradually became spiritual and immortal, displaying heaven-defying effects.

In no time, Ning Qingyi had completely comprehended the Great Dao of Nature, and his aura became increasingly close to that of an immortal. If it weren't for the terrifying existence in the First District who had witnessed his actions, probably no one would believe that the ferocious person just now was such a divine being!
"Indeed profound, it is worth my study."

Ning Qingyi understood the mysteries of Fallen Saint Island. Clearly, there was once a supreme figure who gathered this bloody battlefield, using the natural world to refine the blood and resentment of the saints, and to accommodate all kinds of laws, ultimately creating this wondrous place.

Those who come here for trials, as long as they have exceptional talent, will be able to comprehend the Way of Nature, solidify their foundation, and lay a firm foundation for reaching the realm of a sage.

Ning Qingyi continued on his journey, and along the way he obtained several ancient medicinal plants, one of which was a full 80,000 years old and was guarded by a golden-winged roc, which regarded it as its own private property.

The outcome was obvious: the Medicine Kings entered the Daoist path and became his foundation, while the Golden-Winged Roc was completely subdued by him and became his means of transportation.

Soon, Ning Qingyi strolled leisurely through the first district, silently comprehending the sage principles hidden in the mountains and rivers, and accumulating the spiritual essence of the Daoist land.

Immediately afterwards, he entered the second zone, where the million-pound shackles arrived as expected, transforming into blood-red fetters, as heavy as the sky. However, Ning Qingyi remained incredibly powerful, with no opponent capable of even a single blow. After thoroughly comprehending the Dao principles of the second zone, he entered the third zone.

As soon as he entered, he felt a gaze upon him.

Ning Qing looked up and saw the stunningly beautiful woman, but he didn't pay her any attention and continued to meditate.

"I am Qing Shi, greetings, fellow Daoist." Suddenly, a fragrant breeze caressed my face, and Fairy Qing Shi appeared not far away, her smile very warm and her voice as melodious as heavenly music.

"What's the matter?" Ning Qing glanced at her. They were both at the half-saint realm; at most, he could kill her with three punches.

"It's just a rare opportunity to make friends with you, fellow Daoist, so I've come to pay my respects." Fairy Qing Shi's voice was gentle, with a touch of captivating magnetism: "Fellow Daoist's talent is unparalleled, a rarity throughout history. May I ask your name and which star field you come from?"

“The Spiritual Treasure Dao Vein, Ning Qingyi, Ancient Star of the Primordial Era,” Ning Qingyi said calmly.

"This ancient star was recorded in ancient books and seems to be related to the Kunlun race." A look of surprise flashed in Fairy Qing Shi's eyes, and her expression became solemn: "I did not expect that you, fellow Daoist, are a descendant of the Heavenly Venerable Lingbao. Greetings."

“You’re not bad either. You’ve cultivated the Daoist scriptures and have inherited the Sun Mother Scripture.” Ning Qingyi understood the meaning of her cultivation scriptures.

Fairy Qing Shi was shocked, never expecting that her true nature could be seen through at a glance. Her earlobes twitched slightly, ripples spreading out, trying to use her magic to glean some information about Ning Qingyi's background, but she failed and could only smile bitterly: "I can't escape your discerning eyes, fellow Daoist."

"If there's nothing else, you may leave. I need to continue my cultivation." Ning Qingyi said calmly. "Of course, if you wish to fight me, that's not out of the question. You'll have to bear the consequences yourself."

"In that case, Qing Shi will take her leave." Fairy Qing Shi walked gracefully and soon disappeared into the horizon.

Ning Qingyi calmly glanced in the direction where she disappeared, quietly contemplating. In the following days, he continued to cross boundaries, the fourth district, the fifth district... and finally terrifyingly crossed to the nineteenth district, the pile of shackles on his body forming a blood-red mountain.

At the same time, someone finally made a move against him.

(End of this chapter)