After putting away the corpses of the two False Gods, Zhang Xuan led everyone forward.
Not too far away, a Heavenly High Immortal-tier warrior of the Hall of Gods appeared. After killing him, a circular platform appeared before him.
"This is an opportunity for you to achieve a breakthrough to the Semi-Divinity realm.
Instead of stepping forward, Zhang Xuan said to a High Immortal.
"Thank you, Sect Leader!"
The genius nodded gratefully and entered the room to cultivate. As expected, he felt the energy in his body boiling, and he could make a breakthrough at any moment.
The group continued forward, and soon, they found two more round tables.
Every round table was guarded by a Temple Warrior. If it were someone else, they would not be able to do anything, but for Zhang Xuan, it was extremely simple.
After killing the warriors guarding the place, Zhang Xuan arranged for Elder Hong Wu and Elder Zhang Xuan to enter, and then continued walking.
Seeing another round table, Zhang Xuan's body swayed as he sat down.
Focusing his attention, Zhang Xuan immediately sensed a unique energy rippling around him. It was completely different from the spiritual energy he had absorbed back on the Forsaken Continent. Under the influence of this energy, his Heavenly High Immortal cultivation seemed to be on the verge of making a breakthrough.
It's a pity that I haven't figured out the Semi-Divinity realm cultivation technique yet …
After cultivating for a while, he couldn't help but shake his head.
That will had been working hard in the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn, but it had yet to succeed.
If he were to force his way through, there was a chance that he could become a Semi-Divinity realm cultivator. However, without a suitable cultivation technique, he might end up leaving behind hidden dangers for his future advancement.
Hu!
With a wave of his hand, he collected the aura on the round platform into a jade bottle and stored it in his Spatial Storage Ring.
Upon entering the circular platform, Zhang Xuan realized that the key to achieving a breakthrough to the Semi-Divinity realm was this unique spiritual energy. It was similar to the Aeon of Ancient Sage back on the Master Teacher Continent. As long as he was able to decipher his cultivation technique, he would be able to achieve a breakthrough to the Semi-Divinity realm anytime.
He left the round platform and continued forward.
In the passageway, there seemed to be quite a number of such round tables. Before long, Zhang Xuan found another one. After dealing with the warrior guarding it, Zhang Xuan paused for a moment. Then, an identical clone entered the round table.
A moment later, his clone made a breakthrough to the Semi-Divinity realm.
Proceeding ahead, it did not take long for the Serpentine Dragon, Nine-headed Fiery Phoenix, and the other Heavenly High Immortal beasts to make a breakthrough as well.
"At this rate, we won't be able to reach the Hall of Gods within a day …"
All of his tamed beasts had reached the Semi-Divinity realm, and his Heavenly High Immortal-tier swords were also nurtured in the midst of this aura. There was a good chance that they could become Semi-Divinity artifacts as well. Only then did Zhang Xuan turn his gaze forward.
The Sky-crossing Bridge was still shrouded in darkness. It was impossible to tell how far it went and where it ended.
This bridge was only open for a day. If they continued like this, they would definitely not be able to reach the so-called temple. The so-called snatching of the word 'God' would also become empty talk.
There was a limit to the number of Semi-Divinity realm stone platforms. Once a sect successfully obtained the 'God' character, it would be able to produce countless Semi-Divinity realm weapons, just like the Ethereal Hall.
He would truly have an endless supply and would no longer be restricted by the other party!
However …
The Temple of Gods had always wanted to kill him. They had besieged him many times, but to no avail. If he really went there, would he be ambushed?
"The Azure Bridge only opens once every hundred years. The Hall of Gods might have a chance to enter the Firmament. No matter how dangerous it is, I have to go and take a look!"
Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before vanishing from the spot. When he reappeared a moment later, he was already dressed in a green robe.
Without the Azure Bridge, even if he reached the Semi-Divinity realm, he would not be able to find the Hall of Gods. If he missed this opportunity, he would have to wait for another hundred years. Since that was the case, he might as well take the risk.
There were no more Semi-Divinity platforms in front of him. It seemed like there was a limit to the number of Semi-Divinity platforms.
The two platforms at the front were not guarded by any warriors, but the ones at the back were all guarded. In other words, the Hall of Gods only allowed two people from the Six Sects to achieve a breakthrough. Other than experts like Kong Shi and the sect leader of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, no one else would be able to reach the back of the Azure Bridge, let alone use it.
Each time, only one person from the Six Sects would be able to achieve a breakthrough. Over the past several thousand years, they had only managed to accumulate several dozen Semi-Divinity platforms.
After collecting all of the spiritual energy from the Semi-Divinity platforms, Zhang Xuan took out a sword and drove his Sword Intent to increase his speed.
He had already wasted six hours helping his tamed beasts achieve breakthroughs and collecting the spiritual energy from the Semi-Divinity platforms. If he did not increase his speed, it would be impossible for him to reach the Hall of Gods.
Infusing his Gods' Sword Intent into the surroundings, Zhang Xuan's speed surpassed that of most Semi-Divinity realm experts.
However, the Azure Bridge was simply too long.
Even after flying for six hours, he still could not see the end of the Azure Bridge.
"To make a round trip and enter the Hall of Gods within a day … How is that even possible?" It had been twelve hours since he had entered the Hall of Gods, but he was still unable to see the end. Was it impossible for him to reach the Hall of Gods with his current strength?
Based on the records, if he did not return to the Heaven Anchoring Boulder before the Azure Bridge disappeared, there was a good chance that he would fall into the shattered space. Even Semi-Divinity realm experts would find it hard to survive.
Half a day had passed, but there was still half of the time left.
"I have to fly for another two hours …"
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth.
He had not gone all out for the past six hours, so if he were to return now, he would be able to reach the Heaven Anchoring Boulder within eight hours.
In other words, if he was still unable to reach the Hall of Gods after flying for another two hours, he would have no choice but to turn back.
Driving his zhenqi, Zhang Xuan hastened his flight.
An hour later, the endless Azure Bridge began to change. A pitch-black palace slowly came into sight.
"It sure is far … Back then, Kong Shi and the founder of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion were able to reach the Hall of Gods. Their cultivation was no weaker than mine …"
Upon seeing the Hall of Gods, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
Even though he was only at Heavenly High Immortal realm, his true strength was on par with most Semi-Divinity realm cultivators. Coupled with his Gods' Sword Intent, it would be difficult for the Blackback Tortoise and the others to catch up to him. Despite his current speed, he still had to fly for twelve hours before he finally saw the Hall of Gods.
The length of the Azure Bridge was indeed frightening!
The fact that Kong Shi and the others were able to reach the Hall of Gods meant that they must have crossed the Azure Bridge as well. Considering how fast they were, there was no way they would be any weaker than him.
The massive palace floated in the air, seemingly embedded in the darkness of the night. After flying for another fifteen minutes, Zhang Xuan finally arrived before it.
Jiya!
Sensing the presence of life, the doors of the palace slowly opened.
Without any hesitation, Zhang Xuan walked in.
As soon as he walked in, the doors of the palace slowly closed. Countless torches lit up the pitch-black palace, illuminating the surroundings.
Hu hu hu!
Ten silhouettes materialized in the surroundings. Every single one of them exuded a powerful aura, making it impossible to gauge their cultivation.
They were all Semi-Divinity realm experts!
As expected of the Hall of Gods. It was rare to see Semi-Divinity realm cultivators in the outside world, but there were actually two digits of them here!
"Despite knowing that the Hall of Gods has encircled you, you still dared to come here. Zhang Xuan, you sure are gutsy!"
A towering figure suddenly appeared on the throne at the very center of the palace. He stood right above the flames, as if he had just walked out from the flames. His robe covered his face, making it impossible to see his facial features clearly. His voice was cold and devoid of emotions.
"There are countless geniuses on the Forsaken Continent. I'm just curious as to why the Hall of Gods is pursuing me so relentlessly. Is it because I have comprehended the Gods' Sword Intent?"
Zhang Xuan had already guessed that this would happen, so he did not panic. Instead, he frowned.
He had been keeping a low profile ever since he arrived in the Forsaken Continent, but he still ended up being encircled by the Hall of Gods three times in a row.
"Gods' Sword Intent?"
The figure on the throne harrumphed coldly. "Just that isn't enough for the Hall of Gods to make a move!"
"Then …" Zhang Xuan frowned.
"You are from the Master Teacher Continent, right?" the silhouette asked.
"You know about the Master Teacher Continent?" Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up.
"I want him alive!"
Without bothering to explain anything, the figure on the throne waved his hand grandly.
Huala!
Ten Semi-Divinity realm warriors of the Hall of Gods immediately surrounded Zhang Xuan.
"You want to capture me? It won't be that easy!"
Since he dared to come to the Hall of Gods, he knew that he would be in danger. Thus, he took a step back and flicked his wrist.
Hu! Hu!
The corpses of the two Semi-Divinity realm experts that he had kept in his storage ring on the Azure Bridge suddenly appeared before him.
Boom!
It only took an instant for them to explode.
On his way here, he had already diverted some of his attention to forge the two corpses into Soulless Metal Humanoids.
"Humph!"
Before the shockwaves of the explosion could spread, a cold harrumph echoed in the air. Following which, a brilliant light shone from the interior of the shrine. In the next instant, the shockwaves were sealed into a sphere, and with a pop, the sphere dissipated on the spot.
Zhang Xuan's face darkened.
He had thought that the self-destruction of the two Semi-Divinity realm experts would at least buy him some time, but who could have thought that the defensive formation of the Hall of Gods was simply too powerful? It only took a moment for the shockwaves to dissipate into nothingness.
"Run!"
With a flick of his wrist, the Tongshang Sword materialized in Zhang Xuan's hand. With a light slash, he infused his Gods' Sword Intent into the surroundings before slashing the tightly shut door of the Hall of Gods.
The Tongshang Sword was originally only a step away from reaching Semi-Divinity realm, but he had made use of the spiritual energy on the circular platform to achieve a breakthrough. Coupled with his Gods' Sword Intent, the might it wielded was so great that ordinary Semi-Divinity realm experts would not even be able to withstand a single blow from it.
Ding ding ding!
The sound of metal striking metal echoed in the air as the sword qi struck the door, but it did not even leave a scratch on it.
"Could this door be a Semi-Divinity realm artifact as well?"
Zhang Xuan widened his eyes in disbelief.
The combination of the Semi-Divinity realm Tongshang Sword and the Gods' Sword Intent was something that even someone of Han Jianqiu's strength would not dare to clash head-on with. Yet, the Tongshang Sword was able to remain completely unscathed despite the attack.
"Don't struggle pointlessly!"
As if knowing that Zhang Xuan would react in such a manner, the Semi-Divinity realm experts in the surroundings chuckled as they made their move.
A massive net made of zhenqi descended from the sky, sealing all of Zhang Xuan's escape routes in the blink of an eye.
"Break!"
Sword qi gushed out from the tip of the sword once more as Zhang Xuan charged toward the huge net.
Hu!
The sword qi did not stop him at all. It was as if the massive net did not exist at all. In the next moment, Zhang Xuan felt his body tightening, and the zhenqi in his body seemed to have been sealed as well, rendering him unable to move at all.
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