Chapter 400 The Lingering Grief of the Immaculate Realm Beast God!
The Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain is of great importance, almost representing the orthodox lineage of the demon race in the Ice Prison Realm. The inheritance that can be obtained by reaching the peak is by no means ordinary.
Wang Yu wasn't sure if this would help break through the Ice Prison Realm, but he was certain he could successfully maneuver among the many demon kings. Once successful, his status would be different.
From a mere cultivator skilled in alchemy to a distinguished guest of the demon race, the inheritance of the Beast God might even help the northern demon race give birth to a Nascent Soul Heavenly Demon.
If he can strike a better balance and offer some incentives, he might be able to get some good helpers.
certainly.
These are just Wang Yu's wild guesses. Even if everything is as he speculates, there may still be variables. He hopes that the Beast God's inheritance is powerful enough, but he also hopes that it is not too powerful.
Once it involves the existence of a top-level Nascent Soul cultivator.
Things might get complicated, and after some thought, Wang Yu bid farewell to everyone and went directly off the aerial platform back to the Ancient Beast Ancestral Mountain.
The treasure exchange event is still ongoing.
However, several early-stage fourth-order transformed demons secretly followed them. This was not out of malice, but rather a form of surveillance and protection.
This would prevent greedy demons from causing trouble and also prevent Wang Yu from deceiving everyone and leaving the depths of the Northern Broken Realm Mountains.
"There is still a lack of trust between humans and demons."
Having made his decision, Wang Yu, who originally intended to go directly to the fifteenth-floor platform, suddenly stopped when he flew over the Heart Beast Tower and was once again trapped in front of the tower gate.
Before he could speak, a familiar, aged voice rang out.
"Young friend, is there something you want to ask?"
"Your insight is truly remarkable."
Not long after.
It was the same old man who had been acquainted with Lei Yao who appeared, so Wang Yu casually addressed him as Third Master.
"Third Master, I wonder if any human or demon has ever reached the summit of this Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain?"
The old man stroked his beard and sized up Wang Yu for a while.
"It certainly exists."
"The inheritance at the summit of this mountain involves the Nascent Soul stage. It is said that this mountain was left by the Beast God to strengthen the descendants of the demon race. If a junior were to rashly climb to the top... it would cause unnecessary trouble."
It's not too late to ask for advice now, and the old man will no longer think that Wang Yu is just talking big. His performance over the past two months is enough to prove his strength and potential.
The fifteenth floor is only three floors away from the eighteenth floor.
Throughout history, he has been recorded as an exceptionally outstanding person.
after all.
Although the Ancient Beast Ancestral Mountain does not restrict the races of creatures that venture into it, it is ultimately a sacred place of opportunity that leans towards the path of physical strength, in which the demon race has an innate advantage.
The old man explained after some thought.
"You don't need to worry about that. Since a contract has been signed, once you receive the inheritance, you can leave a copy in the Heart Beast Tower, and you will be safe and sound."
Wang Yu raised an eyebrow.
"What if I were to teach it to someone else privately? For example... the Sky Roc Clan?"
The old man fell silent for a long time.
“It’s not impossible. The inheritance given by the Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain is definitely the most suitable for you. Others can also cultivate, but none of them are as compatible with your physical body.”
"I see."
There were things that Third Master didn't say, but Wang Yu knew them perfectly well.
This place is ultimately the ancestral home of the demon race, so the methods given are likely to be demonic arts, or at best, precious techniques, with a precious bone bestowed as a book.
In a less desirable scenario, it would be a inherited demonic technique that can only be cultivated by those with demonic blood.
He could use the inheritance to gain a higher "political" status among the demons of the North, but he also had to be careful not to leak the information about the inheritance.
"Regarding the Heart Beast Tower, I believe that all of you elders are trustworthy people."
"Of course. Since you covet the opportunity to reach the summit, then don't delay. Go and come back soon."
This third master has already tacitly acknowledged that he can reach the top.
It is evident that the elders of the Heart Beast Tower hold him in high regard, considering him to be on par with the top-tier prodigies and geniuses since the birth of the cultivation world in the Ice Prison Realm.
Famous all over the world, but nothing special!
His conflict with the demon race and the Holy Lord's Heavenly Palace, and his early infiltration of the northern demon race, proved highly beneficial.
The brief conversation ended.
Wang Yu returned to the fifteenth platform, warmed up, and prepared to face the test of the sixteenth level, which was an illusionary battle.
The moment you step onto the stone steps, your mind is plunged into an environment similar to a lake, and your opponents are outstanding youths from the past who have left their mark of power on the Ancient Beast Ancestral Mountain.
His skill level is on par with Wang Yu's.
Fighting in the illusion is no different from fighting in the outside world, but you won't die and your soul will be destroyed if you die in the illusion. If you don't win, you will automatically lose a challenge opportunity.
He had three chances, and he used the first one again.
It wouldn't be the first stone step, but each level of this sacred mountain has 1,080 steps, and each step is about ten feet high.
It looked like a broken wall, and given the size of the human boy, he could only climb up it; it looked quite strange at first glance.
The first opponent is a giant lion engulfed in flames, the ancient beast Fiery Lion, once regarded by humans as an auspicious beast, possessing the talent of burning ghosts and souls with its flames.
Wang Yu had only seen the Evil-Suppressing Green Lion in ancient books, and being able to fight it in the illusion had broadened his horizons once again.
And with each victory he won, his mental strength was slightly boosted.
According to the principles of the mind, after the [Pure Realm] comes the [Empty Self Realm], then the third realm is the [Immaculate Realm], and finally the [Lapis Lazuli Realm]!
Only then can one be considered to have achieved a minor success in the Way of the Mind.
He had achieved the state of emptiness and selflessness for many years. Although the Heart Sutra had never been placed in the collection, he would recite it silently after each murder to resolve karmic obstacles.
It is a method of cultivating the mind, which is relatively slow to take effect, but the mental strength cultivated is incomparably pure and powerful, except for some supernatural powers involving the spiritual path.
Wang Yu actually lacked the secret method of mental power to manifest this power.
The Asura's murderous intent within the Heart Lake is a significant achievement at this stage.
It can reflect the state of his mind. His heart, which used to be filled with bloody and murderous power, has gradually become pure and even has faint golden light flickering in it.
These are all signs that you are about to advance to the Pure Heart stage.
The mind is difficult to cultivate.
Compared to Qi Refining and Spirit Refining, both place more emphasis on talent and temperament. What Wang Yu does most often is to follow his heart. This attitude of doing whatever he wants without overstepping the bounds is the reason for his rapid growth in mental strength.
This illusory battle of the mind adds another layer of tempering to the soul.
Fighting against the past geniuses imprinted on this mountain has an unparalleled effect on tempering one's Dao heart, helping Wang Yu to cultivate a more core quality.
--【war】!
The Asura Heart contains not only killing intent but also fighting spirit; it will never regret it!
This improvement and progress even showed signs of his Asura Killing Fist being upgraded, and his understanding of supernatural powers and magical intent became increasingly profound.
This continued for a full seven days.
Wang Yu walked faster and faster on the sixteenth floor, eventually landing on the gift platform on the sixteenth floor, where the essence of the Beast Ancestor bestowed upon him pure blood and energy.
This will help him quickly increase the total amount of Silver Blood Essence.
A wisp of silver light gradually emanated from his head, and the aura of immortality emanated from his body, his power reaching the peak of the early stage of the fourth level of body refinement.
"Cool!"
After the exhilarating psychological battle, the seventeenth level transformed into the most severe torture hell, where every step felt like a knife falling on one's body.
They vowed to sever his physical body and cut away all his flesh and blood.
At that time, he needed to use the immortal divine power within his bones to resist, and in the process of confrontation and tempering, he quickly mastered the power that enhanced his blood and qi.
The mountain climbing trial is a series of interconnected steps, and no step is superfluous.
The eighteenth floor is the last floor.
It was also the simplest level, with 1,080 stone steps, all imbued with the pressure of powerful figures. The oppressive feeling far surpassed that of Nascent Soul cultivators, definitely reaching the Divine Transformation stage.
Although it cannot cause devastating damage to the physical body.
It could render him completely immobile; this too was a kind of imposing aura! A kind of psychological oppression! Breaking it would break all oppression!
No matter how grand and imposing your aura is, you have the courage to draw your sword and face it. This level is actually not as difficult as the previous levels, but the hidden meaning is thought-provoking.
"Who exactly is the Beast God? What was his mindset when he left this mountain as a legacy..."
This is truly thought-provoking.
Perhaps one day in the future, we will break free from these shackles and leave the Ice Prison Realm for a wider world, only then can we reach a definitive conclusion.
The last layer.
Wang Yu walked slowly, but he was like a piece of iron being gradually polished into a sharp sword, its edge gradually becoming fully revealed, and the light in his eyes was so sharp that it could pierce the hearts and minds of others.
It took two whole months to complete.
As he took the final step, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from Wang Yu's body, sweeping away all obstacles and impurities, and his mental strength surged instantly.
A pure and immaculate Asura heart was completely formed.
Thus, you have entered the third level of the spiritual path—the [Immaculate Realm]!
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The summit of the Ancient Beast Ancestor Mountain is unremarkable, resembling a large platform, except for a stone platform at the very center, upon which sits a human-shaped statue of a beast god.
The entire piece is carved from bronze, featuring an animal head and a human body.
Surrounded by flying fire crows, with two dragons beneath his feet, he struck a pose as if riding the clouds, holding a trident and pointing it diagonally to the sky.
Like a general launching a charge, carrying a fierce fighting spirit that would not regret even at the cost of his life.
After reaching the top, Wang Yu slowly walked to the base of the statue.
When looking up.
As if some mechanism had been triggered, my mind wandered and I found myself in a space that resembled a vast ocean of stars, where a huge six-pointed dragon-faced beast head emerged from the misty nebula.
One ancient, one new.
They remained silent for a long time before the other person finally spoke: "What era are we living in now?"
Wang Yu did not answer, a waning crescent moon mark flashing in his eyes.
He asked in surprise.
"This is... a lingering remnant of your soul... You're dead?"
The beast god's enormous head sighed softly.
"When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked; the best way to kill a donkey after it has done its work is to discard it. Knowing too much is not good for you either. Young friend, could you tell me what era this is?"
"If we start counting from the Immortal Dynasty era, you should be... a figure from 100,000 years ago? Perhaps, but I am not very familiar with the ancient history."
This is true; ancient history hides too many secrets.
What he knows is still just the tip of the iceberg. How many years each generation of overlords ruled the Ice Prison Realm is still a matter of debate.
There were simply too many gaps in the dating process, and the time span was far too long.
It's surprising that the remnant soul of the Beast God has survived to this day, Wang Yu couldn't help but ask.
"May I ask, senior, is it possible for immortals to achieve eternal life?"
The Beast God, still savoring the long passage of time, shook his head upon hearing this and said, "For mortals, a hundred years is considered longevity, while for cultivators, a thousand or ten thousand years is longevity."
He paused for a moment before continuing.
"For immortals, ten thousand years or a million years is considered longevity, but as for living forever... I do not know."
After exchanging a few casual words, the Beast God spoke again.
"Your eyes are lacking something; they are not enough to escape this world."
Wang Yu frowned.
The Beast God's lingering regret was quite clear in his previous remarks, suggesting that he had been discarded by the immortals of the upper realm after being used, but the specifics of what was done are currently unknown.
Whether what is said is true is also questionable.
After all, before actually stepping onto the mountaintop, Wang Yu had no idea that he would encounter the remnants of such an ancient existence. Whether to believe it or not, he would decide later.
Any extra information you can get is a bonus.
While he was pondering this...
Power gathered within the nebula, quickly condensing into a palm-sized patch of dark gray rubble, according to the Beast God.
"This is a fragment of a lunar core that I obtained in the Boundary Sea many years ago. It can help you establish a true connection with the Taiyin Star. The idea behind this eye technique is good, but the method is still too rudimentary."
After receiving the fragment of the lunar core, Wang Yu felt the surging power of the Yin essence within it, and his eyes widened rapidly.
Lunar core fragments...
Is it really a remnant of the moon's shattering? It's probably not that exaggerated; it's more likely a product of the shattering projection of the moon onto other worlds.
As a supreme star, its power is far beyond the control of Nascent Soul cultivators.
After putting away the precious treasure, Wang Yu thanked him and continued to ask questions.
"May I ask, senior, is there any problem with the Nascent Soul inheritance passed down by the ancient demons of this realm? What realm lies beyond Nascent Soul? Is it immortality?"
The Beast God was very patient and answered Wang Yu's questions one by one.
"Ancient demons... are not human!"
"They are enemies of the True Spirit Realm, and also powerful demons. Their demonic souls were extracted by the great beings of the Immortal Palace and eternally imprisoned in the Demon Sealing Hall, while their physical bodies were pressed into the lower realm to be bound by the rules of the Heavenly Dao."
"There is no problem with the transmission of physical instincts, but it has a serious demonic influence. Without a strong enough Dao heart to stabilize it, it is easy to be corrupted by demons and lose oneself."
In other words, a sufficiently profound spiritual realm can actually resist this assimilation.
After the Beast God answered, Wang Yu had a new question.
A flood of information is also impacting his worldview.
Demon Realm, True Spirit Realm, Immortal Palace, Demon Sealing Hall!
"Are demonic cultivators viewed with hostility by the Celestial Palace?"
No.
"The Beast God answered."
"Above the Nascent Soul stage is the Void Refining stage, above the Void Refining stage is the Body Integration stage, above the Body Integration stage is the Mahayana stage, followed by the Tribulation Transcending stage. After the Three Calamities and Five Decays, the Three Tribulations of Heaven, Earth and Man, and the Nine-Nine Tribulation to Become an Immortal—one can become an immortal!"
"The celestial palace has immortals, and also demon immortals."
"We uphold the principle of education for all, and even demons and monsters can enter the celestial palace to seek the Dao. The situation in the True Spirit Realm is complex and difficult to explain in a short time. If you break free from the shackles of this place in the future, you will understand it clearly."
The Beast God is known for answering every question.
Satisfying Wang Yu's curiosity in this way was not without its own purpose. A golden light flew out from between his eyebrows and landed in Wang Yu's hand, transforming into a stone scale.
"When you have mastered the art of eye magic in the future, throw this item into the void, and consider it payment for answering your question. Is that acceptable?"
"good."
After quickly processing the information he had received, Wang Yu readily agreed. It seemed that the Beast God acknowledged the effectiveness of the Taiyin Nether Eye, which greatly boosted Wang Yu's confidence.
"There is one more thing I would like to ask Senior Beast God for clarification."
"explain."
"This junior has heard that there is a six-eared thief outside the Ice Prison Realm who can hear the words of the beings in the Ice Prison Realm, but I do not know..."
"Hahaha, this is a Dao soldier from the Celestial Palace, merely at the Refinement of Emptiness stage. I will bestow upon you a secret technique and a legacy. Perhaps we can meet again in the True Spirit Realm if the opportunity arises in the future."
The so-called secret method is called "All Six Senses Are Obscured"!
It was difficult to discern its rank, but with it, Wang Yu could better conceal himself and talk to other powerful figures about matters of the Ice Prison Realm without worrying about being spied on.
The way it's passed down is a bit strange...
Second update complete.
This provides a brief overview of the external situation before the next volume will delve into the real issues.
(End of this chapter)
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