"The only place with a sun?" Little Yuan 'er was slightly shocked.
The white-haired man smiled. He nodded and said, "That's right. Over the past 100,000 years, countless humans and beasts have wanted to enter Big Abyss Offering and enjoy a supreme status and lifestyle. Alas, none of them have the right to do so. "
Lu Zhou glanced at the white-haired man. He suddenly sensed the arrogance and pride of those in the Great Void.
He could sense the arrogance in the white-haired man's words and actions.
Lu Zhou was puzzled by this. He said, "No matter how good Big Abyss Offering is, it's still part of the unknown lands. It's forever beneath the Great Void."
The white-haired man found Lu Zhou's words harsh, but he was not angered. He said, "There's nothing under the heavens that's beneath the Great Void."
Lu Zhou sighed.
Whether it was humans or beasts, no matter where they went, the phenomenon of people at the bottom hurting each other would never disappear. Everyone complained about the strong bullying the weak, but they did not know that the weak bullying the weak was even worse.
The white-haired man tried to sense Lu Zhou's cultivation base, but it was blocked by the Heavenly Scar Robe.
He looked at Lu Zhou's robe and studied it for a moment. He was slightly shocked.
"The three of you, please follow me."
It was the dream of many to walk under the sun and spring.
Comfortable and contented, without worries and worries.
The chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers was like a paradise. This was a stark contrast to the harsh environment outside Big Abyss Offering.
Lu Zhou turned to look at the environment outside Big Abyss Offering. He was in the light, and all he could see was darkness.
…
Along the way, many winged men and women looked at them curiously.
Halfway through their journey, Lu Zhou and the others looked up ahead. The Apocalyptic Pillar was right before their eyes.
They did not know its diameter, height, or area. From their perspective, it was the same feeling they had when they first arrived at the foot of Big Abyss Offering. They could only see the mountain that was tall but not the top.
Below them was the M-shaped door that was 1,000 feet tall.
From time to time, birdmen with weapons in their hands flapped their wings as they passed through the door.
Lu Zhou asked, "Are you humans?"
The white-haired man smiled and said, "Our race originated from the ancient times. We're called the Yu Clan. We've lived in Big Abyss Offering for generations. Naturally, Big Abyss Offering isn't limited to the Yu Clan alone. There are many other races as well. They protect Big Abyss Offering with us. "
Lu Zhou nodded and asked, "What's your name?"
"I'm Hung-chien," the white-haired man said very politely.
Hung-chien led Lu Zhou and the other two through the arched door presented by Big Abyss.
"We've already entered the interior of the Heaven Opening Palace. The interior of the Heaven Opening Palace is extremely vast and unique. It's a natural palace. Don't walk around in the Heaven Awaken World, or you'll get lost easily. "
Hung-chien introduced them as he walked.
Unlike the other nine Heavenly Openings, the interior of the Heavenly Openings was like a beehive.
The material used to construct the building was still mysterious. The walls were painted with all kinds of drawings and formation runes.
Led by Hung-chien, they turned left and right and arrived at a large hall.
Hung-chien said, "This is Da Yuan Xian Mingde Hall, and Elder Mingde is in charge of receiving all distinguished guests."
Lu Zhou surveyed his surroundings.
Little Yuan 'er asked, "Is the Illustrious Virtue Great Hall also inside Tianqi?"
"Of course."
"It's so beautiful," Little Yuan 'er praised.
"This is but the tip of the iceberg," Hung-chien said.
Although Little Yuan 'er liked the scenery here, she was more eager to find out where the barrier of the Heaven Opening Palace was. Hence, she asked, "When will I be acknowledged by the Heaven Opening Palace?"
Hung-chien smiled. He looked at Little Yuan 'er and said, "There's no need to rush. Elder Mingde will be here soon."
"Elder Mingde, Illustrious Virtue Hall …" Little Yuan 'er muttered.
Hung-chien said, "Elder Mingde has existed since ancient times. He's an influential elder in the Yu Clan, and everyone respects him. The Yu Emperor bestowed him Illustrious Virtue Hall to show his virtue. "
"Oh."
Little Yuan 'er said, "Where's the Heaven Opening Palace's barrier?"
"The interior of the Heaven Opening Palace is vast. When Elder Mingde arrives, he'll lead the way," Hung-chien said.
Lu Zhou did not expect the interior of the Heaven Opening Palace to be so vast. In that case, how did Ji Tiandao find the Heaven Opening Palace's barrier and take the Great Void Seed?
It should be noted that the Three-headed Man and the Yu Clan had extremely powerful defenses. Moreover, there were various powerful holy beasts in the Heaven Opening Palace.
Lu Zhou was lost in his thoughts when a voice rang from outside.
"Elder Mingde is here."
Hung-chien turned around slightly and bowed toward the door.
Lu Zhou and the others looked over. An extremely old man appeared at the door. His hair was white, and his wrinkles were terrifying.
He resembled Lu Zhou when he first transmigrated here.
"Greetings, Elder Mingde," Hung-chien said as he bowed.
Elder Mingde walked in and glanced at the three of them.
Hung-chien said in a low voice, "These three are the White Emperor's men. They're trying to obtain the Heaven Opening Palace's acknowledgement."
Elder Mingde did not speak immediately. Instead, he studied the three of them for a moment.
Little Yuan 'er and Conch instinctively looked at Lu Zhou.
They could sense a faint aura coming from Lu Zhou's body. This aura seemed innate.
It was not only a reflection of his cultivation base, but it was also the aura of someone who had been in a high position for a long time.
Three feet of Rome was not built in a day. Such an aura was not something that could be achieved in a day.
"If you want to obtain the Heaven Opening Palace's acknowledgement, you'll have to pass the Heaven Opening Palace's test." Elder Mingde walked over with his hands on his back and sat on a chair. His eyes shone like torches.
Lu Zhou said indifferently, "Heaven Opening's test?"
"Although you're the White Emperor's men, that doesn't mean you can enter the Heaven Opening Palace as you please," Elder Mingde said, "For example, your cultivation bases."
Lu Zhou said, "There's no cultivation base requirement to obtain the Heaven Opening Palace's acknowledgement."
"That's my request," Elder Mingde said.
As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Ming De's body emitted a powerful and oppressive force. This oppressive force caused his aura to become extremely sharp and pervasive.
The aura quickly enveloped Lu Zhou.
This was not Primal Qi nor was it energy.
This was the first time Lu Zhou felt such a peculiar pressure.
His Extraordinary Eight Meridians were normal, the circulation of Primal Qi was normal, and his dantian's sea of Qi was normal. However, the pressure he felt was multiplied. It was as though a huge mountain was falling from the sky.
'Suppression of willpower?' Lu Zhou thought to himself.
In his past cultivation, willpower could only determine a person's toughness, endurance, and tolerance.
However, Lu Zhou had never seen someone using willpower as a weapon.
Willpower should be one of the great rules.
Ordinary people were easily affected by the powerful willpower of others as well, especially willpower that was influenced by certain emotions.
Lu Zhou sensed the suppression from Elder Mingde's powerful will.
Elder Ming De stared at Lu Zhou intently. His deep gaze and the expression on Elder Ming De's face strengthened Elder Ming De's will.
Lu Zhou could not estimate Elder Mingde's cultivation base.
Elder Mingde's willpower was far above his own.
He suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a way to deal with this in the Heavenly Writing mantra. He immediately recited it.
There was no need to unleash the Heavenly Writing power. The mantra itself had the effect of calming one's mind and mind.
As expected, he felt a cooling sensation from the Heaven Blessing's power. Whizz!
Elder Mingde had the upper hand initially. However, he felt an indescribable force pushing back his willpower.
His body tilted backward. He was nearly injured by the backlash.
Swoosh!
Elder Mingde calmed himself and looked at Lu Zhou. He asked, "Are you really the White Emperor's man?"
Lu Zhou was unharmed. He said indifferently, "Can a jade token be faked?"
At the side, Hong Jian said, "I've seen the jade token. It's indeed the White Emperor's."
Elder Mingde nodded. He sighed faintly and said, "The White Emperor is bent on seeking eternal life. Ever since he entered the Endless Ocean, he has never returned."
Lu Zhou was not concerned about the White Emperor. After all, he was not familiar with the White Emperor. The more he spoke, the more mistakes he would make.
Elder Mingde looked at Lu Zhou and said, "There are very few human cultivators who can stand up to me. You're one of them. "
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, "The world is vast, and anything can happen. I'm not the first, and I won't be the last. "
'You old geezer, you think too highly of yourself.'
Elder Mingde naturally understood the meaning behind Lu Zhou's words. He was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "You've misunderstood. I tested you with my willpower because the Heaven's Revelation presented by Big Abyss tests one's willpower and state of mind. "
"Willpower and state of mind?" Lu Zhou was puzzled.
"Only those with outstanding willpower will be acknowledged by the Heaven's Revelation. As for the state of mind, that's the only way to become a Dao Saint or above. For example, I suppressed you with my willpower earlier. Based on the weak fluctuation of your aura, I can sense that you're angry. That's called having an unstable state of mind. Therefore, you'll only be able to reach the Dao Saint realm at most, "Elder Mingde said.
Lu Zhou remained silent.
Indeed, he was slightly displeased when he was suppressed by Elder Mingde's willpower earlier.
If the state of mind was a necessary part of cultivation, having an unstable state of mind was indeed detrimental to one's cultivation.
However, Little Yuan 'er said, "That's not right."
Elder Mingde turned to look at Little Yuan 'er and said, "It's rare and commendable that you're already a Perfected Person at such a young age. What do you think? "
Little Yuan 'er said, "My master will surely become a paragon!"
"???" Elder Mingde thought she would have some unique opinion. However, after all this effort, she only said this?
Little Yuan 'er continued, "A Dao Saint is really nothing. Even the White Emperor has to show some respect to my master."
“？？？”
Elder Mingde frowned slightly.
He had long since stopped judging a person's age based on their appearance. The fluctuation of Little Yuan 'er's aura was enough to prove that she was a young girl. He would just pretend that she was young and ignorant.
Lu Zhou waved his arm and said, "Yuan 'er, don't spout nonsense."
"Oh."
Little Yuan 'er muttered inwardly,' I'm not spouting nonsense. '
Lu Zhou's priority now was to obtain Tian Qi's approval for Little Yuan 'er, not bickering with others. All this was meaningless.
He did not know anyone in the Big Abyss Offering.
If something were to happen, he would be like a turtle in a jar.
Lu Zhou said, "Can you lead the way to the core of Tian Qi now?"
Elder Mingde asked, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Lu Zhou said, "This is why I've been traveling in the unknown lands for so many years. Every day that I don't receive Tian Qi's approval will be a day of unrest. "
Elder Mingde nodded and said, "Alright."
He stood up and said, "Hong Jian, come with us."
Hong Jian bowed and said, "Understood."
Elder Mingde left Mingde Hall with his hands on his back. Hong Jian led Lu Zhou and the others out of the great hall. They followed behind Elder Mingde and headed toward the nearby rune tunnel.
The others entered the tunnel. There was a flash of light before they vanished.
Shortly after, they appeared in front of a larger palace.
Since they were inside Tian Qi, they could not see the sky.
It was as though they were walking underground.
Lu Zhou was not uncomfortable with this. After all, he often walked like this in the subway stations in his past life.
Many Harpies and people from other races were gathered outside the palace.
The palace's doors were 1,000 feet tall.
"Greetings, Elder Mingde."
The Harpies outside the palace bowed.
Elder Mingde said, "At ease."
"Eh? There's a human!"
"A human from outside the Big Abyss Offering!" “
The Harpies discussed among themselves in hushed voices.
"He must be someone important for Elder Mingde and Hong Jian to accompany him!"
"It's been a long time since outsiders came to the Big Abyss Offering. Those who can come here are, naturally, humans of status."
They entered the great hall.
Lu Zhou, Little Yuan 'er, and Conch saw the spherical barrier on the four platforms inside the palace.
At the center of the barrier, the Great Void Seed in its seedling state was firm and straight.
The barrier flickered.
They could clearly feel the power emanating from the barrier.
When Lu Zhou looked at the barrier, he felt drowsy.
"Confusion?" Lu Zhou activated the Violet Glazed Ceramic. The cooling sensation from the Violet Glazed Ceramic dispelled the confusion brought by the light.
Was this a test of willpower and state of mind?
Elder Mingde pointed at the barrier and said, "This is the Big Abyss's Heaven Opening Barrier. In the past hundred thousand years, there had only been one Harpy who had received its approval. That person is the current Emperor of Yu. "
Elder Mingde turned to look at Lu Zhou and said, "The Emperor of Yu and the White Emperor are old friends. Since the White Emperor has spoken, I'll give him face. However, before we enter the barrier, I want to set three rules for you. "
Lu Zhou looked at the barrier in silence.
Elder Mingde said, "First, you must keep the fact that you have come to the Abyss Offering a Heaven's Opening a secret. After all, the Abyss Offering a Heaven's Opening does not belong solely to the Feather Race. If word of this spreads, the Feather Emperor and the White Thearch will lose face. Second, the conditions for the Heaven's Opening's approval are extremely harsh. If you obtain its approval, you must remain here and serve for three thousand years. During these three thousand years, the Abyss Offering will not treat you unfairly. Third, which is also the most likely scenario, is that the Abyss Offering a Heaven's Opening tests one's willpower and state of mind. Do you agree with these three points? "
Before Lu Zhou could say anything …
Little Yuan 'er was the first to speak, "Three thousand years? Are you kidding me?! "
Elder Mingde glanced at Little Yuan 'er and said, "This is the rule of Abyss Offering. Little girl, you should carefully consider the third point, not the second point. "
"Just consider the second point. This is too domineering. I'm afraid I can't agree to it. How can 3,000 years of freedom be like this? "Little Yuan 'er was inwardly displeased. However, this was the Abyss Offering, and there were many things she could not say.
She cursed inwardly, 'A bunch of bandits are occupying the Abyss Offering, and they're even extorting others. How despicable!'
Elder Mingde laughed and said, "The Abyss Offering's rules cannot be changed. However, since you're the White Emperor's friends, I can dispense with the second point. "
Keeping the White Emperor's people here for 3,000 years was no different from imprisoning them. They had to give the White Emperor face, and doing so might offend the White Emperor instead.
Little Yuan 'er looked delighted as she asked, "Really?"
Elder Mingde said indifferently, "Naturally, I keep my word."
"That's great! Master, can I start now?" Little Yuan 'er asked excitedly.
Elder Mingde asked, puzzled, "Are you going to take the Heaven's Opening test?"
"Yes, why?"
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