Perfect World: The Path of Pure Source

The tribulation of lightning was broken, the divine pool appeared, illuminating the void.

Yang Jian's expression shifted, and he looked over. Although the pool was not large, it was filled with lightning tribulation liquid, and just one whiff of it gave one the illusion of ascending to immortality.

The liquid in the pool shimmered with golden light and emitted an enticing aroma. In the distance, many people who saw this scene immediately became noisy.

"I've seen it in ancient books. It's called Tribulation Liquid. The golden color symbolizes its extremely high quality. But there's no Heavenly Tribulation in this era, so it shouldn't have appeared!" someone exclaimed. Since the Immortal Ancient Era was destroyed and this world was split into the Nine Heavens and the Ten Directions, there has been no Heavenly Tribulation in this era, which means it's impossible to see the Ancient Pool. Its appearance at this moment is definitely a world-shaking event.

Even the native inhabitants of the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm exclaimed, "Thunder Tribulation Liquid, this is a treasure!"

"Legend has it that those golden rock pools are ancient immortal pools, left over from the previous era. Drinking that lightning tribulation liquid is extremely beneficial for future cultivation!" Someone couldn't resist and approached Yang Jian, their throats bobbing and their eyes filled with longing.

Legend has it that the Immortal Pool has never been destroyed since ancient times. It manifests in the tribulation of lightning and contains unimaginable great fortune. Once one is nourished by this liquid, even one's potential can be increased.

It is important to understand that human potential has its limits, and every bit of potential gained has a significant impact on future achievements, potentially leading to a transformative rebirth.

"So much Tribulation Liquid, if we could obtain it, it would be a great fortune!" More and more people were drawn by this fortune and couldn't help but approach. Among them were geniuses from three thousand states and natives, all of whom were filled with hostility and greed.

Hmph! Shi Hao snorted coldly, and upon seeing this, he raised the Great Luo Sword Embryo, clearly intending to suppress the invaders.

But everyone quickly calmed down as Yang Jian's cold gaze swept over them.

The golden double pupils held no murderous intent, yet they plunged everyone into an icy abyss. Within those eyes, the boundless universe unfolded and perished, weaving together endless dreamlike bubbles, a dream spanning eternity, eternity a mere bubble—too profound to be imagined.

Just a glance was enough to make everyone feel dizzy and unable to bear it. Only then did they remember that eighteen Divine Fire Geniuses and a True God Realm puppet had just died here!

To provoke Yang Jian at this time would be a certain death.

"A tyrant with double pupils is not to be trifled with." Even another True God Realm cultivator commented in this way, choosing to retreat and not daring to confront him.

Double pupils were once considered a sign of extraordinary talent, but nowadays, some people have given it another meaning: overlord!

Yang Jian did not speak, but simply walked forward, his double pupils shooting out golden light, absorbing the entire pool of lightning tribulation liquid.

As these divine liquids were absorbed into his body, a long-dormant, malevolent power within Yang Jian was suddenly forced out, seeping out from his pores and turning into large wisps of white mist.

As he refined more and more of the tribulation liquid, the mist around him grew thicker and thicker, even turning from white to black, and then into black light that burned on his body.

That was the cursed power of the Immortal Ancient Bloodline, burning and dissipating.

"The curse has been broken?" At this moment, the arriving natives of Xian Gu were stunned. They could not be mistaken; the power of the curse was being broken. What was going on?

As descendants of the ancient immortal race, can this double-pupiled overlord's lightning tribulation liquid dispel the curse?

If that's the case, then the meaning is quite different!

"No, we must inform our communities!" In an instant, the arriving indigenous people all spread the word, reporting this big news to their communities.

It's easy to imagine that the Eight-Armed Soul Clan's stronghold, where Yang Jian resides, will be very lively in the coming days!

"My deduction has been confirmed, but the curse within my body has only been partially resolved. It won't affect my continued cultivation and breakthroughs. I still need to cultivate immortal energy!"

Yang Jian knew that he needed the Tribulation Liquid of the True God Realm or even the Heavenly God Realm to resolve his Immortal Ancient Curse. To be more precise, he could resolve the curse up to the Void Dao level. Beyond that, he would have to find another way. These were all deductions he made based on Shi Hao's experiences in the original timeline.

At this moment, all the lightning tribulation liquid was refined, which enhanced his physical body and primordial spirit. His blood flowed like thunder, rumbling and washing over his body, making him translucent and radiant like the sun!

Within his body, a large number of blood energy runes were rapidly condensing: one hundred and eight, three hundred and sixty-five... three thousand! It only stopped when the majestic mountains and seas piled up to form a vast continent.

Mountains and seas form land, land gathers into stars, and stars converge to form the universe; in the future, when that blood energy is unleashed, mountains and seas will stand tall, continents will stretch across the sky, and stars will surround them!

Boom! A white wave of energy, formed from an aura, surged outwards, causing the experts of the Divine Fire Sect from all directions to tremble and retreat, unable to face it directly.

At the same time, the traces of the Eternal Diagram appeared in Yang Jian's vision. The patterns intertwined to form scenes that could not be seen by anyone else except him.

The original three stone tablets reappeared, and the last one, which marked the bloodline branch, lit up completely, displaying the words: "Only after overcoming tribulations can one see one's true self."

"Bloodline evolution?" Yang Jian's expression shifted. Although he was expectant, he didn't pay too much attention to it. Instead, he was reflecting on himself. After this battle, he also reflected on himself. Comparing the two people's builds and branches, Yang Jian's own build was composed around the core of "ever-changing and flexible adaptation".

The simplest starting move is to use the Kunlu Blade to influence a person's five senses, and then use the Reversal of Heaven and Sun in the right eye to create a primordial spirit world, directly pulling the enemy into an illusion to test and fight. The advantage of this starting move is that it allows you to grasp all kinds of information about the opponent in the first place and prepare a response.

Secondly, one should rely on the time flow of the Tai'a Sword to create opportunities for battle and avoid damage, use the myriad runes of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Scripture to harass and attack, and when the opportunity is seized, use the Blood Qi Mountain and Sea to imprison the physical body, and use the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Phenomena to disrupt the opponent's laws or killing moves, and then strike to decide the outcome.

This is a complete set of battle tactics, which can be flexibly changed and alternated, and various precious techniques can be interspersed. If the Golden Bow and Silver Bullet are obtained in the future, then the 'Blood Qi Mountain and Sea Imprisonment, Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Control the Enemy, and then the Golden Bow and Silver Bullet directly kill the primordial spirit' quick kill battle tactic can be formed.

This battle strategy relies on "close at hand yet distant as a horizon" to defend, create opportunities for surprise attacks and stealth defense, and then use the advantage of the Supreme Technique of Heaven and Earth to directly send the primordial spirit out of the body to fight, unleashing various precious techniques and laws to directly attack the opponent's primordial spirit's weak point. However, the enemy is affected by "close at hand yet distant as a horizon" and cannot effectively damage the primordial spirit. This is a battle strategy of pulling and bombarding.

Neither is superior or inferior; the difference lies in Yang Jian's control of information and his ability to deliver decisive blows. Once you fall into his battle rhythm, victory is assured. As long as I am not defeated in our close-quarters combat, victory is inevitable.

"Why are you lost in thought, thinking about the humanoid lightning during the tribulation?" Shi Hao stepped forward, grinning. The two had gone through thick and thin together and become friends.

"I suppose so." Yang Jian nodded, then thought of Shi Yi, who had traveled with him before. He wondered what kind of path to godhood the other person with double pupils had taken.

They've even made plans to humiliate the six-time champions.

"Young friend Yang Jian, are you alright? Has anyone harmed you?" Just then, a long roar came from the distance, and an aura far exceeding the True God Realm erupted as a pillar of light that reached the heavens and the earth, rapidly approaching.

"A celestial being?!" someone exclaimed in surprise. Such a powerful figure had actually arrived, with combat strength second only to the sect leader!

Soon, the figure arrived in the arena. Its appearance was no different from that of a normal human, except that it had eight arms. It was one of the ancient immortal races, the Eight-Armed Soul Clan.

"A celestial being has come for the Double-Pupiled Overlord?" The crowd was immediately startled again. Hearing the celestial being's words, they became even more wary of Yang Jian.

They only knew that this person with double pupils was a descendant of the Immortal Ancients, but they never expected that he had a large clan as his backer!

These are completely different classes; they can be said to be fearless and can do whatever they want!

"We heard about your tribulation and were worried that someone might have ulterior motives, so we rushed over." The eight-armed soul clan's celestial being hurriedly arrived, standing beside Yang Jian. His gaze swept over the surroundings with a menacing intensity before transmitting his voice, "Is the matter of the Thunder Tribulation Liquid true?"

Yang Jian nodded slightly and replied in kind, "It is indeed true. It is estimated that when I break through to the True God Realm, the Thunder Tribulation Liquid can resolve curses at the Heavenly God level, and the Thunder Tribulation Liquid of the Heavenly God can resolve curses at the Void Dao level."

Whoosh! Upon hearing this answer, the Eight-Armed Soul Clan's Celestial God's eyes shot out two balls of fire, filled with immense excitement!

It can dispel the ancient curse!

This means that the gods of the Eight-Armed Soul Clan, and even the Void Dao Sect Master, can leave the secret realm that has trapped them for countless lifetimes and go to the three thousand Dao states in the outside world to gain freedom and clear consciousness!

It is of great significance; it could even be said to influence the entire landscape of the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm.

"No, this news absolutely cannot be leaked. We must protect our young friend Yang Jian!" At the same time, the Eight-Armed Soul Clan's celestial being became vigilant and decisively prepared to take Yang Jian away to return to their clan's territory.

Because Yang Jian, as a descendant of the Immortal Ancients, grew up in the tribe of the Eight-Armed Soul Clan since childhood and cultivated the clan's precious techniques, he was already treated as a member of the clan. Furthermore, he used his double pupils to find treasures and helped the clan obtain many blessings. They supported each other, so naturally, they were different.

Seeing this, Yang Jian looked at Shi Hao and said, "Among the major tribes of the ancient immortals, there is a divine kingdom that worships the Willow God. Why don't you come and take a look?"

He extended the invitation because Shi Hao could awaken the Willow God's clone within the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm, which would be a guarantee of great strength, enough to sweep away all the powerful figures in the Three Thousand Dao States!

Upon hearing the name "Willow Goddess," Shi Hao became excited and immediately followed the eight-armed soul clan's celestial being away.

"Gone?" "Although the person is gone, the Immortal Realm is likely to be shaken!"

Long after they left, the place remained restless, with various factions sending people to search for Yang Jian and Shi Hao.

Leaving aside the Tribulation Liquid, the Great Luo Sword Embryo and the talisman bone that is suspected to be an inheritance of immortality are tempting enough!

An hour later, at the Immortal Ancient Ruins, in the Sacrifice Realm.

This is an auspicious land. Every blade of grass and every tree in the mountains is glowing. The further you go in, the more sacred it becomes. One after another, there are magnificent palaces and pavilions, some suspended in mid-air, and some perched on mountain peaks, all emitting patches of auspicious clouds. The surrounding mountains are vast and are inhabited by ten powerful tribes.

Yang Jian gazed at this familiar land, where he had spent his previous years. But all of this would become the past. This time, he would lead the ancient immortal clans out of the secret realm and into the Three Thousand Dao Provinces!

This is a force in itself, with gods gathered here, and several beings at the Void Dao level. Excluding those major forces, it is enough to protect itself and establish itself.

"Do all ten tribes still worship the Willow God?" Shi Hao looked ahead. The territories of the ten large tribes were vast, with large populations. Divine springs gurgled around them, white mist swirled, colorful clouds danced, and golden waterfalls cascaded down, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

However, upon hearing Shi Hao's words, Yang Jian shook his head. "That's not the case. The only races that still maintain the Willow God faith are the Eight-Armed Soul Clan, the Centaur Clan, the Ancient Demon Clan, and the Beautiful Women Clan."

Boom! Just then, sensing the fluctuations of the outsiders, streams of light shot up from the various tribes to block them.

"That place is off-limits!" In the blink of an eye, three figures appeared one after another, breaking through the sky and coldly blocking Yang Jian and Shi Hao's path.

"The ancestral land of the spirits is not to be transgressed. Step back!" The first dragon-phoenix landed, transformed into human form, stared at Shi Hao with an icy expression, and then looked at Yang Jian. "Although you are a member of the Eight-Armed Soul Clan, you are not qualified to enter or leave the common ancestral land of our ten clans at will."

"Double Pupil, you've caused quite a stir lately. Outsiders have also had a lot of complaints about us natives. In the past, we have never interfered with or participated in the battles of outsiders, but Double Pupil, you have broken this principle." Another dragon also transformed into human form from the sky and immediately accused Yang Jian, speaking very rudely.

The other person didn't approach, nor did they speak; they simply watched calmly.

"How dare you! When did it become your place to criticize my people?" The celestial god of the Eight-Armed Soul Clan roared. He had white hair and a youthful face, and wore a long, moon-white robe. His roar caused the mountains and valleys to shake.

Undoubtedly, he was a top figure among the gods, and naturally he had to stand up for Yang Jian at this moment.

Yang Jian remained silent, only staring at the dragon at the Heavenly God realm. He sensed a trace of the Demon Dragon Daoist sect's aura emanating from the dragon, indicating that they had clearly had contact before.

The various clans within this Immortal Ancient Secret Realm are not monolithic; there is no shortage of powerful individuals who wish to cooperate with outsiders, break the curse, and leave this place.

"Seniors of the Soul Clan, are you going to bring them into the ancestral land? Isn't that against the rules?" The gods of the Dragon Sparrow and the Dragon Clan spoke up, intentionally trying to stop them.

"Naturally, it is in accordance with the rules. Yang Jian is a member of my clan, so I can bring him in. As for this young friend Shi Hao, he is related to the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit, so I brought him along specifically." The Heavenly God of the Eight-Armed Soul Clan spoke, his expression very devout and respectful when mentioning the Ancestral Sacrificial Spirit, still maintaining his faith.

However, the other two gods did not think so. They scoffed and shook their heads, saying, "The ancient ancestor sacrifice is too far back in time. It perished in the previous era. How could this Shi Hao possibly have any connection with it? Fellow Daoist of the Soul Clan, you must have been deceived!"

"Now, our five races are cooperating with outsiders, and many forces are willing to help us break the curse and escape this cage. They are much more reliable than the ancestral spirits whose whereabouts are unknown. It's just a pity that the double-pupiled one you are protecting is slaughtering outsiders and destroying our alliance. He is the real scourge!"

"It is said that some clans in the Immortal Ancient Era have abandoned the past, forgotten the sacrificial spirits, and no longer acknowledge the status of the adults. It seems that it is indeed true. You are such a clan!" The elder of the Eight-Armed Soul Clan said coldly. He already understood that these people had come to cause trouble on purpose. It was obvious that the foreign forces that had antagonized Yang Jian had joined forces.

Lifting the curse and escaping the ancient world has always been the dream of the indigenous people, and they are willing to pay any price for it.

"Brother Dao, if you insist on this, how can you blame us? Why bother with a willow tree that has already died? Even if the sacrificial spirit is really alive, it will surely have forgotten everything like reincarnation and start anew. Why live in the past? Some people and things have faded away, so there is no need to insist on pursuing them." Long Que sneered, having long abandoned faith and respect.

"Brother Dao, look forward, no need to dwell on it! We have already formed an alliance with the Silver Blood Demon Tree Clan and are going to cooperate with the outsiders!" Qiu Long sneered, pointing at Yang Jian and saying, "Unstable factors like the Double Pupil will definitely be eliminated by us to prevent them from disrupting our cooperation with the outsiders."