I picked up the scattered attributes

Feng Xia's small soul gently swung his fist, and in an instant, his fist lit up with golden light, as if covered with a layer of golden sunlight. With a loud bang, it blasted away the distant Primordial Purple Qi.

The next moment, the primordial chaos suddenly opened up, dividing Yin and Yang, establishing the Three Powers, setting up the Four Symbols, and circulating the Five Elements. The six directions and eight wastelands all emerged from the primordial chaos.

Feng Xia's punch seemed to be creating a completely new world within the primordial chaos of the Purple Mansion between his eyebrows!

However, in the next instant, the world of this small world suddenly became chaotic, and then the order collapsed. The Great Dao disappeared and was crushed by the primordial chaos surging from all directions. In the blink of an eye, it returned to a vast expanse of primordial chaos!

"This……"

Feng Xia's tiny soul blinked, her expression slightly incredulous, and said in a childish voice, "Even though I've shrunk, it seems like I've become stronger too?"

He tried to throw a few more punches forward. In an instant, the Primordial Purple Qi turbulently, and one small world after another was created from the Primordial Qi. However, before it could stabilize, it collapsed and shattered on its own. Then, the surrounding Primordial Qi surged in and assimilated it back into the Primordial Purple Qi.

"Why does it feel like farting?"

After a long while, Feng Xia Cai Ren couldn't help but mutter something under his breath.

That world-shaking scene truly shocked him for a long time.

"This is only the Purple Mansion between my eyebrows, and it is already so awe-inspiring. How magnificent and spectacular must the real creation of the world be?"

He suddenly felt a strong urge: now that he had come to this world, how could he not go and see the scenery from the top and witness the legends?

"On another note, my current state as a soul seems to be... no, perhaps it shouldn't be called a soul anymore."

Feng Xia examined himself carefully again, and suddenly at that moment, a word jumped into his mind.

It works wonders!

The Great Dao is truly divine!

After reaching the Dharma Aspect Realm, the three souls and seven spirits merge into one, achieving the Great Dao True Spirit, which is the True Spirit Realm.

The true spirit of the Great Dao is often referred to as the primordial spirit!

"After fusing with this Seven Soul Essence Crystal, the seven souls of my three souls and seven spirits have almost become one, very similar to the state of a true spirit of the Great Dao. However, the three souls are still separate..."

Moreover, as the seven-colored radiance on his body continued to flow, strands of information, like the natural mysteries of heaven and earth, gradually entered Feng Xia's mind.

"So that's how it is. Those Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove... weren't actually bamboo at all?"

A look of realization flashed across the face of the super-small Feng Xia: "The Seven Soul Essence Crystal is a kind of naturally born spirit. After integrating it into the soul, it can accelerate the fusion of the seven souls without any side effects. It can be said to be one of the most needed treasures for the peak of the Dharma Aspect Realm! The only drawback is... this thing is really too difficult to find."

The seven sages of the bamboo forest in the Demon God Palace probably thought they were just bamboo until their deaths!

"On another note, if the true forms of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove are actually the Seven Soul Essence Crystals, then how come it took them hundreds of years to cultivate to the Yuan Dan Realm after they developed sentience..."

Feng Xia suddenly thought of something.

If the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were truly formed from the essence of the Seven Souls, then it is no exaggeration to say that as long as they were provided with enough resources, they could cultivate all the way to the True Spirit Realm and would hardly encounter any bottlenecks or obstacles!

Unfortunately, the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove not only believed themselves to be bamboo, but also cultivated for several hundred years before finally reaching the Yuan Dan realm.

That's utterly shameful. I should just quit the cultivation world... Oh, I've already quit forever.

"According to Bai Xiao, the Seven Souls of the Bamboo Forest were born in the Demon God Palace and received guidance from the current Demon Emperor. In that case, that emperor might have already recognized the true form of the Seven Souls Essence Crystal, which is why he has always restricted their cultivation progress. It's laughable that these guys have sold countless lives for the Demon God Palace, and in the end, they really sold their lives..."

Countless thoughts appeared and disappeared in my mind.

The benefits brought by the Seven Soul Essence Crystals are not limited to what can be seen with the naked eye. Many more subtle changes are happening imperceptibly, making Feng Xia feel as if he has been freed from an invisible shackle. His consciousness has become much clearer, and his thinking has become more agile than ever before!

"Oh right, what was that dark ball of light from earlier?"

Feng Xia's attention was drawn to it again.

……

at the same time.

The deepest part of the first level of the Demon Emperor's Tomb.

The first level of the entire Demon Emperor's Mausoleum is a huge ring, and at the center of the ring stands a towering divine mountain that reaches into the clouds!

It's like an unparalleled divine sword, piercing straight into the heavens, beyond the sun and clouds.

Central sacred mountain!

There are nineteen paths on the central sacred mountain, all of which lead to the summit, and above the summit lies the second level of the Demon Emperor's Mausoleum!

At the very center, a wide stone staircase, weathered by time, winds its way through the towering mountain, like an eternal path to heaven, a road to ascension that transcends time and leads us on a journey of song!

Climb the ladder to heaven!

As time passed, more and more figures, all exuding a terrifying aura, gathered from all directions and arrived at the foot of the Heavenly Ladder.

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Chapter 0259

"The Heavenly Ladder... Ascending to heaven, ascending to heaven! I wonder how many powerful individuals will successfully ascend to heaven this time the Heavenly Ladder has appeared in the world?"

A huge old tortoise lay there, its head held high, its small eyes darting around, and it sighed slowly, word by word.

"Senior, what do you mean?"

Some of the demonic beasts noticed the old tortoise's words and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Isn't it just a stone path? Is it really that difficult to climb up?"

To them at that moment, the Heavenly Ladder was made entirely of rock, with neither astonishing pressure nor soaring divine light. If it weren't for that voice that resounded throughout the world at the beginning, perhaps many people wouldn't even know that the Heavenly Ladder existed!

"In most people's eyes, there are eighteen ways to enter the second level from the central sacred mountain, but in reality, there is a nineteenth hidden way."

Seeing that someone was willing to listen to his rambling, the old tortoise chuckled and coughed, saying, "This nineteenth path is the so-called Ladder to Heaven. Every time the Demon Emperor's Tomb opens, the Ladder to Heaven will only open if someone obtains the God-Breaking Talisman. Otherwise, the Ladder to Heaven will remain hidden..."

"No way? If there really is a nineteenth way, how could it be so unknown?"

"Yes, senior, what's so special about this Heavenly Ladder, and what exactly is that God-Breaking Talisman?"

A number of low-level demonic beasts gathered around the old tortoise, chattering excitedly and asking questions.

The old tortoise shook its head and said, "You should know about spirit-breaking talismans, right?"

The demons nodded in agreement: "After defeating some of the stronger guardian spirit beasts, you may obtain a Spirit-Breaking Talisman. The Spirit-Breaking Talisman can be used to break restrictions, and it will still be effective even if you take it outside the Demon Emperor's Mausoleum. It is a rare treasure."

"One God-Breaking Talisman is at least equivalent to ten Spirit-Breaking Talismans."

After they had all finished speaking and quieted down again, the old tortoise continued calmly, "Only by defeating a guardian spirit beast that is two or more minor realms higher than yourself can you obtain a God-Breaking Talisman!"

Upon hearing this, the group of demonic beasts immediately erupted in chaos.

"This...this...this requirement is too high, isn't it?"

"Even within the same minor realm, their strength can vary drastically. The stronger ones can even crush the weaker ones, let alone those who are more than two minor realms apart?"

"Senior, you're exaggerating a bit too much!"

"Hey, you bunch of ignorant little brats, what do you know!"

The old tortoise snorted twice, its expression becoming even more smug. At the same time, a barely perceptible hint of reminiscence flashed across its eyes: "The Demon Emperor's Tomb opens once every ten years, but usually, only every hundred years or so do the truly top talents and powerful figures emerge in an explosive burst!"

"At that time, someone will naturally be able to obtain the God-Breaking Talisman and open the path to the Heavenly Ladder. At other times, even if someone can do it, it is often in the last few days. As for whether they can pass through the Heavenly Ladder, that is another matter."

Upon hearing this, many onlookers quickly realized something: "So, the fact that the Heavenly Ladder opened so early this time means that the once-in-a-century event just happens to be us..."

The old tortoise nudged the demonic deer with its head, beaming with pride and laughing, "No, you've all got it wrong! This opening of the Demon Emperor's Tomb isn't just a once-in-a-century event; it's a once-in-a-millennium spectacle! Not to mention, just consider that prodigy of the White Tiger royal family, Chi Yanli of the Chiwu clan in Tanggu, and the Xuan Turtle clan at the bottom of the Yuanqing River..."

When he got excited, the old turtle spread its limbs out.

"Besides these newly emerging prodigies, don't forget that there are also some veteran experts, such as the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest from the Demon God Palace. Although they are no longer newcomers, their strength is still extremely terrifying. It's best not to provoke them if you can avoid it!"

"Most importantly, His Highness the Holy Son is still in the Demon God Palace!"

When these four words were mentioned, the many demonic beasts below the Heavenly Ladder fell silent at the same time.

Who doesn't know the name of the Holy Son?

Whether it's the older or younger generation, the title "Your Highness the Holy Son" is like a towering mountain, insurmountable, leaving the many beings of the Demon Kingdom in awe!

"Where is Xia Donghai, that recently rising fierce god?" Suddenly, a demon beast asked.

"Xia Donghai? I once examined the traces he left after the battle. His strength is indeed very strong, and he should have reached the Yuan Dan realm. However, he is still quite far from the ones I mentioned before. As for the gap between him and His Highness the Holy Son, it is beyond calculation."

The old tortoise paused here, its feet lightly patting the ground, making a dull thud.

Seeing more curious gazes from others, he continued his smug analysis: "His true form should be some kind of demonic serpent, with a trace of true dragon bloodline awakened within him, which is why he was able to reach the Yuan Dan realm at such a young age. However, this time... he's not the only genius who has awakened ancestral blood."

"So this is ah……"

The young man who had asked the question stroked his chin and then nodded slightly, as if to acknowledge the answer: "Then I must thank this fellow Daoist for clearing up my doubts."

The old tortoise chuckled, "Fellow Daoist? Young man, although I am not strong, you are probably not even a fraction of my age!"

As it spoke, it suddenly narrowed its eyes: "Strange, haven't I seen you somewhere before...?"

Just then, the young man in white had already walked away. Judging from his destination, it seemed to be the Ladder to Heaven not far away. Judging from the slight fluctuation in the young man's aura, he seemed to be eager to try the Ladder to Heaven!

“Young man, don’t even think about climbing it now. It’s not even been a month yet. Even if you manage to climb the Heavenly Ladder, you’ll be blasted down by the restrictions. Not only will you end up with a lot of injuries, but you’ll also become a laughing stock for everyone.”

Noticing the young man's actions, the old turtle couldn't help but shout.

However, the young man merely turned his head at the sound, nodded slightly to the old tortoise, and then continued walking forward on his own.

"Those who don't heed the advice of their elders will suffer the consequences!" The old tortoise's already dark and wrinkled skin seemed to darken even more at this moment.

He snorted and ignored the young man, instead continuing to boast with a smile: "Come, come, let me tell you the legend of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove..."

“I know that. Some people say they are the Night Kings of the Demon God Palace. Things that are difficult to handle openly will be eliminated by the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest in secret. Each of them has blood on their hands, so they are also known as the Seven Fiends of the Bamboo Forest…” a young demon beast said excitedly.

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Are you crazy, kid?"