The Ancient Godly Monarch

Chapter 185: Yellow Springs Monument

Choosing the ancient road randomly, Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng continued on their journey. To their surprise, the journey was smooth and they met no difficulties.

After embarking on the path for a while, they discovered that the many paths in front had finally converged together, forming a vast main road. Further ahead, they saw several cultivators already standing there, with their gazes forward.

"Ouyang Kuangsheng, no wonder the journey through this path is so smooth." Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng stopped their steps right where the various paths gathered. Turning their gazes forward, they could see the corpses of several other cultivators scattered, dying red-red land.

EXPLOSIONS. Suddenly, Qin Wentian felt the blood within his body pulsing intensely, causing him to worry. While lowering his head, he saw that beside him was a stone monument with the inscription 'Yellow Springs' written on it. The monument floated in the air about 10 meters from the ground.

"Snack." Mo Qingcheng, too, could feel the blood throbbing in his body, causing his heart to tremble.

This time, the test was set in the ancient path of Yellow Springs. As the Buddhist saying goes: Face to face with Yellow Springs, only with Buddhist enlightenment is allowed to eliminate the abyss of worldly suffering. Only by returning can you see the beach (Repent and you will be saved).

Rumor has it that if one were to come face to face with the ancient paths of Yellow Springs during the Heavenly Lake Palace test, one would definitely have to return to look for another path. Many other cultivators had unsightly expressions on their faces; for from the very beginning all the various paths finally gathered here, this meant that any cultivators who entered the Refining Area of the Heavenly Lake Palace would end up here as well.

If one did not dare to continue forward, they could return (repent and look at the beach), and another path would open for them. This is the meaning behind the Buddha's words from before. However, if one dared to continue through the path of Yellow Springs, it would undoubtedly lead to a shortcut.

"I just can't believe that the Yellow Springs track is as scary as the rumors described," the unknown person said hesitantly. After which, he stepped forward, choosing to enter the path, yet did so with great care.

EXPLOSIONS. The blood within his entire body pulsed, as he felt the intensity of his blood surge increase explosively.

Taking another step forward, his face turned pale as his veins were seen poking out and bulging all over his body.

Releasing his Astral Soul, the Astral Light enveloped his body in a protective light. He gritted his teeth and continued walking slowly forward.

EXPLOSIONS. His blood throbbing caused his heart rate to increase. His entire countenance was covered in blood-red color, as terror dyed his face. The sound of an explosion was heard as his heart was pounding.

"Retreat." The thought idea came to his mind, as he retreated at a crazy speed. However, his blood pulse became even more alarming in intensity, eventually culminating in a terrifying screech. The other cultivators only saw his veins erupt, and like a fountain, his blood spurted out, falling like rain from the clouds. His heart was the last to explode and all that was left of him, was only bloody chaos.

"Let's go back," Jiang Ting, who was beside Ouyang Kuangsheng, spoke.

"Facing Yellow Springs is a rare opportunity, if we can get through this, we will definitely reach the heavenly lake. ”When he stepped forward, Ouyang Kuangsheng's heroism reached into the clouds. Jiang Ting's face changed as he quickly said persuasively, "Kuangsheng, don't act on impulse."

"Jiang Ting, if you all want to return, you go first without me." Ouyang Kuangsheng laughed out loud as he continued forward. Similar to before, the intensity of his blood pulse increased, and his heart rate increased.

It was as if a strong wind was raging on the ancient path. Ouyang Kuangsheng's blood peaked, but his steps were filled with unbreakable determination, projecting an aura of courage as he advanced.

So what, if he were to face Yellow Springs? Since he had already decided to enter, he would never return. Even if he ends up dying, let it be.

The people from the Ouyang and Jiang Clans were all extremely nervous as they locked their eyes on this young man who was so blessed with unparalleled talent. Ouyang Kuangsheng's weakness was that he was too impulsive, and all consequences were damned. As long as he directs his mind to something, his desires will never waver, regardless of what others say or do. Even if this Yellow Springs pathway were to go to hell, he would still be determined to walk on it.

Face to face with Yellow Springs, repent and you will be saved, but he stubbornly refuses to return.

"If I meet my end here, go find someone better." Ouyang Kuangsheng had already advanced under the Yellow Springs Monument. His stern expression remained unchanged, his long hair danced in the wind, as if he had no other problems in the world.

Jiang Ting's heart was pounding heavily due to his behavior. Ouyang Kuangsheng stopped his steps and released his Astral Souls. Watching his movements, his heart leaped down his throat, only to see a moment later Ouyang Kuangsheng continued advancing slowly, as if every step he took was an extremely challenging one.

Gradually, Ouyang Kuangsheng's position got further and further away from the Yellow Springs Monument. With great difficulty in sight, he turned his body around while smiling at Jiang Ting and the others, "Go."

Jiang Ting and the others, could only nod in agreement.

"What should we do?" Mo Qingcheng looked towards Qin Wentian.

"i want to try it too." Qin Wentian looked at Mo Qingcheng, surprising him with his answer. However, he recovered quickly and laughingly said, "Then I will accompany you."

“No, wait for me here. If I can't hold on, I'll be back. "Qin Wentian gently pinched Mo Qingcheng's nose as he smiled. He did not want Mo Qingcheng to worry too much.

"OK .." Mo Qingcheng nodded. Qin Wentian turned around and continued heading towards the Yellow Spring Monument. His heart rate increased as his blood boiled and surged. As for why Qin Wentian wanted to try this was due to the pressure emanating from the Yellow Springs pathway; he could feel the strength of his own bloodline pulsing in resonance. Such a sensation made him thirst for more.

As his blood flowed past him with greater intensity, his heart beat thumped. He did not realize that behind him, Mo Qingcheng had actually taken a few steps forward.

Qin Wentian could vaguely sense that he was unable to control the strength of his Bloodline Boundary for much longer. The outpouring of energy surged, as his hair turned pitch-black, flying in the wind. As the rushing blood roar sound grew louder, he could feel the countless streams of energy within his flow.

Finally, he arrived at a point below the Yellow Springs Monument. Stopping his steps, he closed his eyes as he shifted the perception into his body. It was as if there was a blood-colored seal leaping in excitement. And from the aura emitted from the blood seal, he could sense the terrifying amount of energy contained within.

"Is this the physical embodiment of the Boundary Bloodline?" Qin Wentian's heart trembled. Thinking that he actually managed to sense the reason for his bloodline resonance. He had a faint feeling that from now on, he could freely control this source of energy, integrating it into his attacks.

Is this a breakthrough? Progress in raising the level of his bloodline.

Leaning his head, Qin Wentian's vision turned blood red, as tyrannical pressure gushed out, so massive it felt as if it could reach the sky. His was a King level bloodline, how could this monument only interfere with that?

Mo Qingcheng turned deathly pale as he watched the scene, nervous to such an extent that his heart felt suffocated. He bit his lips until fresh blood flowed, taking one more step forward against the overwhelming pressure.

At this moment, Qin Wentian still had no awareness of Mo Qingcheng's actions. The trail emanating from his blood seal shattered towards the stone monument, and the speed of the monument slowly slowed down as the once fierce crimson light turned dull.

Mo Qingcheng felt the pressure getting weaker and weaker, and after raising his head, he saw a monument falling from the air to land in front of Qin Wentian, as the pressure no longer came from him.

"What, my bloodline can really control this monument?" A miracle appeared on Qin Wentian's face. He felt that he had somehow formed a connection, tying him to the Yellow Springs Monument. Very quickly, Qin Wentian inserted the monument into his interspatial ring.

Mo Qingcheng's alluring eyes flickered. "It's…"

Ouyang Kuangsheng had turned to watch the confrontation, so stunned he remained glued to the spot. Qin Wentian actually subdued the Yellow Springs Monument?

Qin Wentian calmed his Bloodline Boundary strength, returning to Mo Qingcheng's side. He saw traces of blood and bite marks on his lips, and he felt very moved knowing that he had stepped into the path of Yellow Springs out of concern for him.

"Stupid girl." Qin Wentian cupped Mo Qingcheng's face with his hands. Mo Qingcheng smiled with a sweet smile as he replied, "Let's go."

"okay." Qin Wentian nodded in agreement. But at the next moment, the sound of footsteps rang out as several silhouettes appeared, coming out from one of the various paths. The astonishment was engraved on the faces of the newcomers after seeing both Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng.

"Are you okay?" Qian Mengyu asked in surprise, she initially thought that with how things had changed earlier, Qin Wentian would definitely be done.

"My luck is pretty good." Qin Wentian smiled. "We're on our way, do you want to go together?"

Glancing at the three others behind Qian Mengyu, Qin Wentian sighed in silence. It seemed like they had suffered many casualties, thinking that they only had four people.

"Good." Qian Mengyu agreed, as the two of them continued. After a while on the path, fear and vigilance could be seen in their eyes when they saw Ouyang Kuangsheng standing amidst the sea of corpses.

After noticing them, Ouyang Kuangsheng could only smile bitterly. The people who came out of the path of Yellow Springs would definitely be able to enter the lake of heaven. However, the previous tests were 'indulged' by a freak who caused the entire Yellow Springs strip to disappear. This meant that for later cultivators, there would be no tests to block their path. No one else knows that this test ever existed.

Turning around, Ouyang Kuangsheng no longer cared about them as he darted forward, hoping to become one of the first few people to step into the lake of heaven.

Qin Wentian and his party members also sped up, following behind Ouyang Kuangsheng, and they all ended up coming out of this ancient pathway.

The people from Greencloud Pavilion deliberately pulled Qian Mengyu back from following Qin Wentian and Ouyang Kuangsheng, widening the gap between them. Their actions caused Qian Mengyu to slightly stiffen, but she immediately understood the meaning behind it. They were afraid that Ouyang Kuangsheng would launch a sneak attack.

After Ouyang Kuangsheng and Qin Wentian walked out of the ancient path, the first thing they saw was a pair of ancient trees, each standing on either side of the road. A dazzling starlight was seen flowing from the branches of the tree, which came from its fruit.

"Haha, the light at the end of the tunnel, indeed." Ouyang Kuangsheng immediately ran towards one of the trees as he leaped up and started to quickly pick fruits.

Qin Wentian locked eyes with Mo Qingcheng, as they dashed towards another tree to pluck its fruit. Their speed was unbelievably fast so by the time Qian Mengyu and her company arrived, about half the fruit had already been picked clean.

"Stellar Fruits." The people from Greencloud Pavilion were struck by lightning, as they also hurriedly ran towards the ancient trees.

"What is the use of this Stellar Fruit?" Qin Wentian looked towards Qian Mengyu as he asked.

“Stellar fruits are only useful in this spatial dimension; eating them will replenish one's Astral Energy, and can be considered a very useful treasure within the Refinement Grounds, ”Ouyang Kuangsheng explained. He had already harvested all the fruit from the tree he was heading to.

Qin Wentian's eyes brightened as he turned his gaze to the people from Greencloud Pavilion. "There are many fruits here, let's divide them evenly according to the number of our people."

"Why should we share them equally?" A female cultivator standing next to Qian Mengyu questioned, a sharp light shimmering in her eyes.

Qin Wentian's eyes turned frozen as he looked at the female cultivator, "What do you mean?"

"We allow you to come along and this can already be considered us taking care of you. Naturally, it is up to us to decide how fruits should be broken down. But don't worry, you will definitely get your share, "the female cultivator coldly declared, disgusted in her tone. This fellow was actually enjoying his own wild fantasies, he really wanted to split the fruits evenly?

From his point of view, the fact that they allowed Qin Wentian to follow them earlier was already a favor bestowed upon him by their Greencloud Pavilion. If not for them blocking the combined attack by the Beast King Hall and Skydemon Sect back then, Qin Wentian would have been dead.

"So, you're saying those fruits won't be evenly divided?" QIn Wentian's voice was getting colder by several degrees. He was the first to obtain the Stellar Fruit, as well as the one who suggested the same division. However, it seemed that the people from Greencloud Pavilion did not appreciate this kindness, and instead, they still felt that he was too greedy.

Ouyang Kuangsheng was also startled, but soon after, an expression of interest appeared on his face. They take care of Qin Wentian? Forming an alliance was initially mutually beneficial for all parties and they would naturally face the dangers that came together. But from the tone of his words, as if allowing Qin Wentian to join them was an act of charity on their side.

"Brother Qin, even if you want to split up, you have to split the fruits with us." At this moment, a row of silhouettes appeared at the exit of the ancient road. These newcomers were none other than Mu Baifei and the others. The one who spoke was Yi Xiang, as his eyes narrowed, looking at Qin Wentian. Naturally, it went without saying how important the Stellar Fruit was within the Refinement Grounds.

Qin Wentian glanced at Yi Xiang, Mu Baifei and the other members of the previous alliance. There was indeed not a single good soul among this group of people.

TN Note: ⁇ → Yellow Springs (hells/hells of Chinese mythology)