The God of Heavens

Chapter 331 The Divine Jade is Spiritually Powerful, Just in Time for Me to Be Called the Jade Emperor

Fallen Saint Island has fifty districts.

The first forty-nine districts are the training grounds, and the last district is located in the heart of the island and is connected to each other.

The Grand Commander warned the trial participants not to approach this place, saying that comprehending the Great Dao in the first forty-nine districts would be sufficient.

Legend has it that the heart of the island is an absolute forbidden zone, where even ancient saints faced near-death experiences upon entering, making it the ultimate burial ground for the strong.

Lin Yu traveled on without encountering any danger until he approached this place and then sensed a malevolent aura.

Dark clouds surged, and a giant mountain pierced the sky, as if it were plunging into the depths of the universe.

A terrifying bird of prey with wingspans that blotted out the sky swept over the mountaintop. This beast, capable of easily tearing apart those undergoing trials, was now trembling.

Clearly, there is an even more powerful entity lurking here.

Soon, he made rapid progress, conquering twenty-four extremely dangerous places that would be terrifying for ordinary trainees.

The sacred beast has been captured.

Absorb the swamp of laws formed by the fall of saints.

The ancient cave, permeated with the power of transformation, is being studied.

Finally, Lin Yu stepped into the core of this forbidden area.

Before them lay a lake of blood, ten feet square, its crimson aura shooting skyward like sharp swords, staining the heavens crimson. A chilling killing intent permeated the air, sending shivers down one's spine.

"A ten-zhang-deep pool of blood, the burial ground of the ancestors of mankind."

Beside the Blood Lake, there is a stone tablet, half of which has rotted away due to the erosion of time, and the ancient divine script on it can still be barely deciphered.

As the crowd approached, a mental imprint was automatically triggered—

This blood lake is actually a strange battlefield that can replicate the trial participants themselves!

Anyone who steps into it will face an exact replica of themselves, including their cultivation level, Taoist techniques, and combat awareness.

Fighting against oneself allows the test taker to better understand their true self and achieve a transformation.

"Creating another version of yourself?" one of the trial participants exclaimed. "What kind of extraordinary skill would that require!"

The person who created this ancient battlefield must have had the power to seize destiny; anyone who enters can evolve into a second version of themselves.

"Even Daoist techniques and supernatural powers can be perfectly replicated?" A seed-level expert looked solemn. "The ancient path of the human race is truly unfathomable."

"Should we go in?"

On the surface of the blood lake, countless blood-red cracks spread like a spider web, and many young experts showed expressions of shock.

Everyone looked at Lin Yu in unison, and seeing that he did not make any move, they carefully chose a crack to enter.

Lin Yu stood at the edge of the blood lake, not in a hurry to step in.

Although this blood-red battlefield can replicate an opponent, it cannot completely replicate their full strength. Therefore, defeating "another version of oneself" is not the most urgent task.

However, this place still holds special value for him. Many of the Taoist arts and martial arts he learned in the Yangshen World need to be adjusted in the current world to unleash their full power.

Normally, one can only comprehend things alone, but now, facing the bloody battlefield, one might be able to deduce and improve upon them from a completely new perspective.

At the same time, exploring the essence of the bloody battlefield is far more crucial than simply a contest of strength.

If one can decipher its mysteries and introduce it into the Sacred Realm of the Great Void, one's companions in the Northern Dipper and Purple Star constellations will also benefit from it.

"Buzz!"

With a thought, several avatars manifested: a Buddha, a Taoist master, and a giant. Each of these avatars had its own unique characteristics and stepped into different blood-red rifts.

Meanwhile, his true form stood silently by the lake, his primordial spirit resonating with the blood lake. Gradually, he glimpsed its mysteries—

This blood lake is not simply a replica of a cultivator, but rather it reflects the Dao imprint of the intruder with the supreme Dao principles, and is then condensed into form by the essence of heaven and earth.

In a way, it is like a mirror of the Great Dao, reflecting the most essential Dao and Dharma of cultivators.

"The creator of this lake must be at least a Great Sage," Lin Yu secretly speculated, "and perhaps even a reclusive Quasi-Emperor."

Several days later, his avatars returned one after another, some covered in wounds, some with even stronger auras, but all brought back valuable insights.

How can the Taoist arts of the Yangshen world be perfectly integrated with the Heaven-Covering Technique?
How can martial arts techniques from another world be adjusted to unleash their maximum power in this world?
These flaws, which are usually difficult to notice, are fully exposed in the struggle with "oneself".

"I see."

Lin Yu suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils intertwined with Dao patterns, and a ball of blood-red light appeared in his palm, through which the shimmering lake could be faintly seen.

This is the result of his understanding of the essence of the Blood Lake. Given time, he will be able to recreate this kind of creation in the Great Void Sacred Realm!

"time to go."

He glanced one last time at the blood-red lake, then turned and left. Behind him, the lake remained calm, as if nothing had happened.

"when--"

The bell tolled throughout the heavens and earth, echoing in every corner of Fallen Saint Island. All the trial participants stopped what they were doing and rushed toward the exit.

At the exit of the first zone, Lin Yu was surrounded by a waterfall of Dao principles, with Dao runes appearing and disappearing beneath his feet with every step. A hazy Dao aura enveloped him, making him appear like a deity descending, sacred and unfathomable.

On Fallen Saint Island, people were everywhere at each exit, emerging one by one from the trial grounds.

"Amitabha!"

As the chanting of Buddhist prayers rang out, a Buddhist disciple from the Amitabha Ancient Starfield slowly stepped out, his face radiating Buddhist light, his countenance solemn and dignified.

Following closely behind, other seed-level figures, such as the inheritor of the Azure Heaven Tyrant Bloodline and the young supreme being of the Human King Ancient Starfield, also appeared one after another.

"Where are the people from District 36?" someone asked, looking around in confusion. "Don't wait any longer," one of the trial participants said in a low voice, "That group of thirty-three was wiped out by the ferocious being who came from another realm. Where are they?"

"What?!" The surrounding people gasped in shock. "Thirty-three prodigies joining forces, even a seed-level expert would perish, yet..."

"A seeded powerhouse?" Another person smiled bitterly. "Even Cangtian Baxue was defeated by him. That guy fought his way from District 49 all the way to District 1!"

"That's terrifying. He's moved from District 49 to District 1. Who can possibly deal with that ruthless person now?"

"Yes, even Cangtian Baxue didn't dare to show his face in front of him, so how can they compete with him?"

Upon hearing this, the scene fell into a deathly silence. Many of the trial participants turned pale, their eyes filled with despair.

"Is he already invincible after all this? This is just the beginning," someone muttered to themselves. "What hope do we have left?"

A sense of pessimism was spreading. Just then—

"Humph!"

A cold snort rang out, and a young man in brocade robes wearing a purple-gold crown opened his eyes, his gaze flashing like lightning: "The road ahead is full of brilliant talents, it's too early to claim invincibility! If you don't even have this much spirit, you might as well get lost!"

This young man was also one of the best among this group of trial participants. He came from an ancient star field and was very powerful.

His words, though harsh, were a wake-up call for many.

However, there were still a few trial participants whose eyes were unfocused and who showed no reaction, clearly indicating that their Dao hearts had been broken.

Seeing this, the young man in brocade sneered and then closed his eyes to rest.

As time passed and no one came out, Datong took out an iron plaque, flicked his wrist and struck the sky, releasing a soft holy light that covered Fallen Saint Island.

After a while, he took back the iron token and said, "The survivors have all come out. This trial is over."

"A total of 288 people survived. Let's continue our journey," said the commander of the first human stronghold.

This stage focuses on comprehending the Great Dao, rather than a contest between the strongest. Furthermore, people are consciously dispersed across forty-nine regions, so there won't be too much conflict.

Even so, seventy people still lost their lives, demonstrating the cruelty of the trial path.

This is just the beginning. If things continue like this, when the real battle of heroes takes place, probably only a few will survive, and many will be visibly shaken.

"More than seventy people have died, and I alone accounted for more than thirty of them. Things should be a bit quieter now, right?"

The group looked at Lin Yu, feeling that he was not someone to be trifled with, listing him as a major enemy, and were wary of him. They felt that they should avoid conflict unless absolutely necessary.

Of course, not everyone was wary; some were even more apprehensive, believing that his abilities were exceptional and that it was best to eliminate him as soon as possible for the sake of his future.

Soon, an altar appeared in the void, with various patterns intertwined. More than two hundred people boarded the ancient teleportation array, and then divine light shone brightly. They began to traverse the universe and returned to the first pass of the human race.

After returning to the First City of Humanity from Fallen Saint Island, Lin Yu went back to his temporary residence and began to cultivate in seclusion, focusing on comprehending the Great Dao.

The seven days of quiet meditation passed in the blink of an eye.

When the ancient horn sounded once more, all the trial participants knew that a new journey had begun. Above the sky, an ancient altar appeared, radiating a hazy glow.

"From now on, you will face the world as your enemies." The guide's voice was cold and ruthless. "Those who survive to the end will pass!"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone had different expressions.

Some were filled with fighting spirit, while others were pale-faced, but regardless, they all had to step onto this altar and face this bloody trial.

"brush!"

The space shifted, and Lin Yu appeared in a primeval mountain range. The spiritual energy here was boundless and full of vitality, but the world was filled with powerful restrictions, making it difficult even for a Saint King to take flight.

"interesting."

The secret runes beneath Lin Yu's feet flowed, easily breaking through the restrictions, allowing him to still traverse the air. He strolled through this ancient mountain range, when suddenly his gaze flickered—

A stone horse is pulling a jade carriage about a foot long, which is slowly moving along a forest path.

Inside the carriage sat a jade-like figure, her entire body radiating a crystal-clear aura, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and exuding an astonishing holy power.

"Jade Spirit Achieves Sainthood?"

Lin Yu looked at this strange creature with great interest. This little guy was not a holy spirit, nor was he born from a stone embryo. He was just a divine jade that had become spiritual and transformed into human form.

Lin Yu suddenly remembered the scripture he created for the Jade Emperor Temple, which described the transformation from human to jade. Perhaps this would become a key stage in his future cultivation.

This is practically his natural kin; we must capture them and study them carefully.

At this thought, a burning light ignited in his eyes.

The beautiful woman seemed to sense something, and suddenly looked up, meeting Lin Yu's gaze.

"boom!"

In an instant, the spiritual energy of the entire mountain range surged, the jade chariot shone with dazzling divine light, and then a green light descended like an ocean, with holy power surging.

“Outsider,” the jade-like woman’s voice was clear and crisp, like jade stones striking each other, “surrender immediately.”

It opened its mouth and let out a clear whistle, spitting out a galaxy of purple sand. Stars filled the sky, ancient and magnificent, instantly transforming this world into a vast universe.

The lush mountains, waterfalls, and lakes have all vanished, leaving only a purple planet surrounding Lin Yu, trapping him within.

Lin Yu simply raised his hand slightly, and with a flick of his fingertip, the chaotic energy swirled.

"Crack!"

The stars in the sky shattered, and the entire purple star field collapsed with a roar, turning into nothingness.

(End of this chapter)