The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 179 The Source of the Powerless Path

The blood-red shackles were as high as mountains, and the crimson light shone as brightly as pillars, visible even from thousands of miles away.

The trial participants in the nineteenth district fell silent. The news had already spread far and wide, and everyone knew that the ruthless guy who had broken through the divine barrier had arrived.

"A full 18 million jin of restraints, yet he can move so freely... What an incredibly powerful body!" All the cultivators were shocked, a heavy shadow falling over their hearts, and they gained a more direct understanding of Ning Qingyi's strength and confidence.

“If it weren’t for the fear of unforeseen disaster, crossing the nineteen forbidden zones wouldn’t be impossible.” A young prodigy secretly sneered, pointing out this point, clearly unconvinced.

Upon hearing this, some people's eyes revealed a strange light. Fallen Saint Island was fraught with danger, teeming with ancient, savage beasts whose combat power was not much less than that of sages. However, the real crisis came from his companions. Now, this prodigy who had stepped into the Divine Forbidden Realm was so swaggering around—was he truly disdainful of everything, or...?

"Boom!"

Seven sage-like wolves charged out, their essence and blood flowing like a sea, their ferocity like a surging tide, their chilling killing intent permeating the air. They pounced directly on Ning Qingyi, causing the entire universe to tremble.

Everyone's hearts sank. This was definitely a dominant force on Fallen Saint Island, and even in this trial ground, there might not be many who could stand up to him!
At the same time, many people's eyes showed a strange look, because they could clearly see that it was a manifestation of palace essence that secretly lured them here. Although it was done in a concealed manner, many people had secret techniques and were able to see a thing or two.

"How dare you! You want to use the power of savage beasts to get rid of him?"

"Hey, interesting. In the ancient history of my domain, there were once peerless geniuses who stepped into the divine forbidden realm, but fell in an unparalleled killing trap."

"Even if one has stepped into the forbidden realm of gods and is a true seed of the Emperor's path, one must still grow up... It would be unwise to show one's talents too early."

……

"Roar!"

The seven-headed wolves unleashed terrifying roars, one after another, tearing apart the heavens. Without any rhyme or reason, they launched a direct attack.

The wolf claws slammed down, flying out like mountain ranges, dazzling and deafening.

Before the mountain wall, Ning Qing opened her eyes, and a strange phenomenon unfolded behind her. The Chaos God broke through the crimson shackles, held a divine flower, and unleashed chaotic sword energy.

Wisps and strands, a hazy mist, each chaotic sword aura possesses unparalleled power, capable of sweeping away mountains and rivers and cutting down meteors from the heavens.

Clang! Clang! Clang!
Sword energies clashed and radiated chaotic sword energy, piercing through wolf claws and demon bodies, cutting out stark white bones, and causing holy blood to splatter, making everyone who witnessed it shudder.

"Woo!"

The wolf howls changed. The seven-headed celestial wolf cried out in pain, its mountain-like body covered in wounds, blood gushing out.

The Chaos God moved again, and the strange flower in his hand flew out, transforming into a vast chaotic world, displaying the sun, moon, mountains, rivers, and stars. It absorbed the seven celestial wolves, and then with a gentle shake, it transformed into a terrifying millstone. With a turn and a grind, the God turned the seven celestial wolves into ash, instantly and utterly dead.

"Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!"

On his shoulder, a small golden bird saw this scene and hopped around in fright, curling up in a ball and trembling.

"What a terrifying phenomenon! It has merged with the wonders of the divine form!" A cultivator saw through the mystery.

"What kind of physique does he have that allows him to command chaos? Could he be the legendary Chaos Body?!"

The cultivators gasped in shock, unable to believe that such powerful seven savage beasts could be killed so easily.

Rumble!
The Chaos God beckoned, and the Clear and Turbid Millstone returned to the Dao-Merging Divine Flower, landing on His head!

"upbraid!"

The Chaos God let out a soft shout, as if the primordial sound of the beginning of the universe had swept in, transforming into a wave of Dao that spread outwards like a vast sea, impacting all directions. Seven or eight young experts were the first to be hit, and their expressions changed drastically as they used their ingenious techniques to dodge.

"boom!"

The Dao Sound of Creation blasted into the void, forcing out a Saint-level expert. Immediately afterward, an unparalleled sword slashed down, instantly splitting the expert in two, simple yet brutal, with bone fragments and blood splattering everywhere.

A young expert was surprised and recognized him as the one who had attracted the seven savage beasts. He never expected that he would be found so easily and killed on the spot.

Rumble!
A tremor echoed through the void. Ning Qingyi finished his enlightenment, withdrew his divine appearance, and broke through the void, heading towards the twentieth district without looking back.

Everyone stared blankly at the scene, exchanging glances with a solemn look in their eyes.

"Slaying a saint is as easy as slaughtering a dog, why has such a person appeared in this world..."

"Is there any hope if we are born in the same era as someone like that?"

Some people had dimmed eyes, their Dao hearts constantly clouded. They were already horrified before the Heavenly Gate, and now seeing this scene, they felt even more powerless.

"Wrong! The path is not yet broken. As long as no one proves the Dao, everyone has hope!" Suddenly, a loud shout came, and a young prodigy who had severed his Dao had intense resentment flashing in his eyes.

“That’s right! So what if it’s a divine restriction? As long as we’re still on the road, we’ll catch up one day!” Another person echoed, and with a mighty voice, they rushed towards the central area, clearly heading to challenge the Crimson Forbidden Zone.

However, Ning Qingyi paid no attention to any of this. He traversed the twenty-fifth district, the thirtieth district, the thirty-fifth district... all the way to the forty-ninth district, and thoroughly comprehended the Great Dao scattered throughout the Fallen Saint Island.

Along the way, several more people attacked him, but he killed them all.

As soon as Ning Qing stood up, the crimson sky trembled, shaking the restrictions of the 49th District. The halo shot straight into the sky, causing some soldiers to change color.

He looked up at the distant sky, exchanged a glance with Di Tian, ​​and neither of them spoke a word before passing each other.

"Divine Forbidden..."

……

The Crimson Forbidden Zone has always been a burial ground for the strong. Towering mountains pierce the sky, dark clouds churn with malevolent energy, and terrifying ferocious birds and beasts frequently sweep across the area.

As soon as Ning Qing stepped into this place, he immediately felt an indescribable killing intent, as if it had emanated from countless ages ago. At the same time, he also discovered a sacred beast spying on them from a distance.

"Let's go."

On his shoulder, a golden bird transformed into a roc, spreading its wings and soaring into the sky, carrying him on its back and heading deep into the forbidden area.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a dragon rushed out, radiating the power of a saint, aiming to kill Ning Qingyi and the roc. The saintly might impacted, and the power of the laws permeated the air.

As expected, the black and gold sword with dragon patterns swung its spine, unleashing imperial dragon energy, and cleaved him into a pile of mud.

He charged forward relentlessly, venturing into the depths, occasionally venturing into perilous places, such as a hell of thunder and a lingering terrifying sword aura, but he eventually overcame them all and arrived at the deepest part.

Blood energy soared to the sky, sword light gleamed, and a blood lake lay not far away; the unparalleled killing intent sensed earlier originated from this place.

"A blood-red battlefield, a battle against the strongest version of yourself..."

Once Ning Qingyi found this place and identified the ancient divine script recorded on the stone tablet, he plunged headlong into the blood-red battlefield.

boom!
Soon, an earth-shattering battle erupted, but unfortunately, the blood-red battlefield was sealed off, and no one could witness it. A day later, Ning Qingyi emerged from the blood pool, a hint of regret in her eyes.

"Unfortunately, this blood pool cannot produce my strongest self. The Dantian Dao Soil System has already taken a different path from the Secret Realm Method."

In the following days, he continued to hone his skills deep within the forbidden area, traversing one dangerous situation after another, constantly reflecting and gaining insights, and solidifying his cultivation.

Like the Tribulation of Severing the Dao, his Tribulation of Sainthood will also be terrifyingly severe, with the risk of death. Several more days passed, and a bell rang throughout Fallen Saint Island. The time had come, and all the trial participants had to leave this place, or they would be sealed here.

Ning Qing raised her head, gave a precious pill to the Golden-Winged Roc, and then went outside.

It must be said that the ancient road of the human race is the best training ground. After these few days of battle, his spirit and energy have reached an astonishing level. His blood energy is like a vast ocean, his divine sense is as refined as immortal light, and his whole being is like a divine embryo reborn.

Three hours later, all the trial participants emerged, and a total of forty-three had perished. Eight of them died at the hands of Ning Qingyi, all of whom were young prodigies who had secretly attacked him.

"Forty-three have died... Let's go, let's get going." The guide sighed softly and said.

An altar appeared in the void, with various patterns intertwined. More than two hundred people boarded the ancient teleportation array, and then a great divine light shone, taking them back to the first day of the gate.

"Ten days from now, all of you will set off for the second stage. Cherish the last moments of the first stage, because the road ahead will become increasingly difficult."

After the guide finished speaking, he dismissed the trial participants.

Ning Qing returned to his small courtyard and, like an ascetic, immersed himself in meditation. During this time, many outstanding individuals came to visit, only to be turned away. This disappointed some, but many more felt resentful.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. When the ancient and distant horn sounded, all the trial participants once again entered the altar.

"The path ahead is simple: fight your way to the second level. You can attack anyone you want; as long as you survive to the end, you'll pass!" the guide shouted.

A divine light flashed, and everyone knew that the real blood storm had begun.

boom!
A beam of light shot into the sky, sending the trial participants into the domain gate of the five-colored altar. Soon, they arrived in a vibrant world.

As soon as they landed, everyone quickly dispersed around Ning Qingyi, clearly showing their great fear of him.

Meanwhile, many people secretly communicated, trying to join forces to keep Ning Qingyi here.

Such an opponent is terrifying!

With each day you live, your chances of attaining enlightenment diminish!
Of course, the plan failed. The participants were not united, and everyone was afraid of being killed by the crazed Ning Qingyi first.

Almost instantly, Ning Qingyi's surroundings were cleared out, leaving him alone.

A gentle breeze blows, the water ripples calmly, and the alluring scent of medicinal herbs intoxicates the senses.

Ning Qing stepped out of the altar, randomly chose a direction, and walked outwards, constantly sensing and trying to capture the divine objects existing in this world.

The source of the Tao!
This is a supreme immortal object that enhances potential and realm. It contains various Dao traces and divine patterns, and contains infinite Dao principles. It can even help people evolve into amazing immortal treasures. It is a rare divine object.

Of course, even divine objects have their guardians. Within this ancient star of life, there are powerful forces such as the Demon Kingdom, the Divine Kingdom, and the Spirit Fruit, all vying for the Source of the Dao.

"too slow."

Ning Qing frowned after walking for half a day. The Source of Dao was too precious, and searching for it without any clues was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"Let's try to calculate it."

He made a decision, burning his divine power and using the Lesser Destiny Technique to enhance the Heavenly Secret Technique, deducing the whereabouts of the Source of the Dao. After a long while, he finally sensed the direction.

brush!
Ning Qingyi unleashed the "Travel" secret technique, transforming it into a speed that allowed him to blend into the world and instantly reach a place hundreds of thousands of miles away.

boom!
"Kill!"

The shouts of battle were deafening; clearly, he had arrived at a battlefield.

Numerous cultivators fought fiercely here, with various magical artifacts and divine light flying around, banners fluttering, and savage beasts roaring, shattering the sky and causing mountains to collapse and rivers to dry up.

Two powerful forces are engaged in a fierce battle here: one is an ancient demon, and the other is a being formed from the Nine Heavens Divine Jade.

"A trial participant for humanity!"

“Someone else is coming in!”

Both sides immediately noticed the uninvited guest and sensed his cultivation level as a Dao Slayer. Without any hesitation, they unleashed a barrage of divine techniques, clearly intending to kill him off in the process.

"boom!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Ning Qingyi charged in and killed a half-saint with a single burst of imperial dragon energy, much to the surprise of both sides.

But what was even more astonishing was yet to come: the phenomena of the Chaos God reappeared, and with a single move, the Three Realms stood side by side, dividing the battlefield into three great worlds, intending to suppress all these local beings at once.

"court death!"

"What a courage!"

Among the hundreds of experts engaged in this chaotic battle, not one was below the Dao-Slaying level, and there were more than a dozen Saints. Seeing Ning Qingyi's actions, they tacitly stopped fighting and unleashed a barrage of divine techniques.

boom!
All kinds of divine arts and sacred artifacts disappeared into the strange phenomenon, like mud oxen sinking into the sea, never to return.

The two experts sensed something was wrong, and then the three great worlds rotated, giving them no chance to strike a second time. They were all absorbed, the demons were suppressed in the Nine Netherworlds, and the Spirit Jade was trapped in the Nine Heavens.

In an instant, the entire world fell silent.

Only in the Nine Netherworlds and the Nine Heavens did hundreds of figures frantically attack, trying to escape.

"Indeed, there are traces of the source of the Dao!"

A glint of light flashed in Ning Qing's eyes as she sensed wisps of light rising from somewhere underground, emanating a primordial aura.

brush!
Without the slightest hesitation, he plunged directly into the earth to pursue the past. He entered the dragon vein and saw dazzling celestial light and various auspicious currents flowing, creating an extraordinary scene.

Suddenly, Ning Qingyi's gaze sharpened and fell upon a certain spot. There, she saw a ball of light the size of a human head, incomparably peaceful and holy, with various Dao symbols appearing, mysterious and unpredictable.

The source of the Tao!
Ning Qing's mind stirred, and he was about to give chase when a terrifying holy might emanated, startling the Source of the Dao away. Not only that, but several other figures rushed in from all directions, converging upon him, clearly having also detected the Source of the Dao's whereabouts.

"The source of the Dao, which is rarely seen throughout the ages, has finally appeared!" A demon saint roared and reached out to grab it.

"A divine artifact!" Another saint arrived, his eyes burning with desire.

In the blink of an eye, seven more ancient saints descended, making Ning Qing sigh, "As expected of the Ancient Road, even saints are less than dogs."

boom!
The group clashed again, chasing and fighting, causing the surrounding area to tremble and seem on the verge of collapse, with powerful shockwaves spreading throughout.

"boom!"

One demon saint was blasted away, his body smashed to pieces, covered in blood, his primordial spirit dimmed, the first to be eliminated. Immediately afterward, another saint formed from divine jade was cleaved in two by Ning Qing and fell into his hands.

This scene terrified the other powerful figures, who cried out for help while joining forces to fight the enemy. However, before reinforcements arrived, the five saints were killed and buried beneath the earth.

"come over!"

Ning Qingyi activated the Divine Mark Purple Gold Immortal Bell, and the sound of the Great Dao resounded, indeed attracting the source of the Dao.

(End of this chapter)