The Pilgrimage Mountain was tens of thousands of meters high. At the bottom, there was an evil valley that seemed to lead to the netherworld, and at the top, there was a perilous peak that reached the Nine Heavens.
Aside from the perilous peak, there was also a majestic aura. Like the Great Seal of the World, it was located in the Northern Region of China. Since ancient times, when the Holy King of the Human Tribe was worshipped, it represented the Human Tribe's orthodoxy. It was also like one of the Five Pillars of Destiny. Together with Penglai Pavilion in the Eastern Region, Baek Ok-kyung in the Southern Region, Kunlun Yaochi in the Western Region, and the Celestial Form of the Black Tortoise in the Central Region, they supported the Chinese orthodoxy that was at its peak.
On top of the Pilgrimage Mountain where the ancient immortals preached, there was a bronze cauldron with three legs and two handles. This cauldron had no divine power, nor was it an instrument. However, it was filled with divine incense sticks. Counting them, there were at least a hundred of them. Each stick was burning with green smoke, and the owls curled up in spirals. It was as if there was a formless fate energy, unpredictable and formless. It responded to the heavens above, and connected to the orthodoxy below.
On the way to the Pilgrimage Mountain, there was a rugged Heavenly Road that meandered upwards. There were nine turns, and at each turn, a formation could be set up. At the last step leading to the Pilgrimage Mountain, there was another formation. There were a total of ten formations. It was a tradition in the Northern Region of China. Anyone who wished to enter the Pilgrimage Path and burn an incense stick on the bronze cauldron in the Pilgrimage Mountain must pass through these ten formations.
At this moment, at the foot of the Pilgrimage Mountain, the Five Elders of the Great Snow Mountain had arrived in front of a huge stone door that had been standing for many years. They knelt on the cattail hassock and faced the Pilgrimage Mountain's Ancient Immortal Dojo. They kowtowed three times and nine times. Behind them, there were many young disciples from Nan Zhan. Their expressions were solemn, and an invisible pressure floated in the air.
On both sides of the stone door, the Pure Yang Path's Path Master sat on the right, while the Yin Spirit Path and Talisman Weapon Path's Path Masters sat on the right, quietly waiting for the five old men to finish paying their respects.
"Fellow Daoists of the Ancestral Sect, after the time it takes to burn an incense stick on the Pilgrimage Mountain, you will be able to establish your own Dao in the Divine Prefecture. No one will be able to see you, the juniors of the Nan Zhan, as barbarians anymore. How many juniors you wish to send into the orthodoxy, as long as you are able to accommodate them, the Daoists of the North will not interfere. Even the juniors of the other Daoists who have previously joined the Nan Zhan orthodoxy, as long as they prove their worth and receive permission from their elders, they can also return to the orthodoxy, and no one will stop them for no reason!"
The master of the Pure Yang Path spoke calmly and explained the rules of establishing a Dao. The Five Elders and the few juniors of the Nan Zhan who were watching from the side listened quietly. Some of the more superficial ones could not suppress the joy on their faces when they heard these words.
"However, in order to ascend the mountain, you will have to pass ten arrays to reveal your cultivation. Only by passing these ten arrays will you be qualified to establish your own Dao in the North. If you cannot pass these arrays, even I will not be able to help you much. These ten arrays follow the ancient rules, and will be guarded by the Golden Elixir realm elders or true disciples of the three Daoists and a few other sects. If you are no match for them, you can admit defeat in advance, and those disciples will not make things difficult for you!"
The master of the Pure Yang Path spoke calmly again, and spoke of the rules of the ten arrays.
The master of the Talisman Weapon Path laughed and said in a shrill voice, "If you cannot pass, don't force yourself, lest you lose your life for nothing!"
"Senior Sister Li … these … these ten arrays are very dangerous, right?"
At the back, Ye Guyin's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she could not help but look at Li Hongyi who was beside her.
Beside her, there was a green-clothed girl who was holding a zither in her arms, and a petite girl who was wearing a robe that flowed with clouds and water. However, her expression was somewhat wooden, and they were also somewhat nervous as they approached her. The two girls did not have high cultivation bases. Currently, they were only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, and they were still a step away from breaking through to the Golden Core stage. They were also timid and could not see the situation clearly.
"Seniors, you make it sound very easy, but I also feel that it will not be so simple …"
Even Li Hongyi was a little nervous at this moment. She sighed softly and looked straight at the mountain gate of the Pilgrimage Mountain.
"I have lived for more than a thousand years, and my lifespan is running out. It doesn't matter where I die. I just don't know if the disciples of the various Daos have the ability to take this old life of mine. Hehe, my four old friends, let's go, I will open the way for you …"
The odd-haired Old Monster Wan Luo stood up with a laugh, tidied up his robe, and was about to stride out.
"Old friend, wait a moment. You should use this tough spear of yours at the back!"
At this moment, the old man from Huqin pulled Old Monster Wan Luo back and said with a smile, "The Ten Arrays of Pilgrimage Mountain are more difficult than the previous ones, and the further you go, the more dangerous it will be. Don't you have the advantage if you help out at the front? I have been the number one person in the Chu Region for hundreds of years, and I will return this title to you. In addition, your cultivation is broad, and you know much more than us, so you should hold the line for the first few arrays! "
As he spoke, the old man from Huqin glanced at the other three old friends, as if he was thinking about something.
"I will take the lead for the first array!"
Long Jianting, who was dressed in a sword robe and looked like a hundred years younger, stood up. From the sword box on his back, a dragon's roar could be heard. Looking at the Pilgrimage Mountain that was mostly hidden in the clouds, he sighed and said, "I have always been proud of my extraordinary swordsmanship, but I have never married, never had any descendants, and never left the Nan Zhan, never fought in the Demon Abyss, never went to the Demon Land, and never comprehended the Vast Sword Dao in the Setting Sun Desert. I have many regrets. It was not easy for me to accept a disciple in my old age, and her talent was extraordinary, far better than mine. I thought this would be the only thing I could be proud of in my life, but who would have thought that not long after she came to the Divine Continent …"
Speaking up to this point, there was some sorrow in his voice. He paused for a moment before suppressing the sorrow in his voice. Raising his voice, he said in a clear voice, "Hong Yi girl, if I die, I hope that you can help me find my disciple, Xiao Xue, and try to … cure her!"
After that, he did not linger and strode forward.
Li Hongyi said with a trembling voice, "Senior, rest assured, I will travel through the entire Divine Continent and find Junior Sister Xiao!"
"Among the five elders, I am the youngest. Let me take the lead in the first array and help my brothers explore the way!"
"Whoosh!"
Long Jianting opened his right hand, and the sword box on his back flew into the air. Then, the purple bamboo box broke open and a sword jumped into his hand.
"Ci 'er, I know your intentions. I often scolded you before, but in the future, whether I am alive or dead, I will never scold you again. I know that you are actually very hardworking. Perhaps your talent is not as good as Huang' er's … Forget it, your talent is not bad, but your character is a little weak. In the future, if you are enlightened and your cultivation is much stronger than me and your brother, you can make your own decisions in the future!"
Chu Taishang specially changed into an emperor's robe and stood with his hands behind his back.
"Elder, Ci 'er understands, Ci' er has always understood …"
Behind him, Chu Ci, who was wearing a flowing cloud robe, nodded and bowed to the ground.
Chu Taishang hesitated for a long time and wanted to say something, but in the end, he shook his head and did not continue.
The old man of Huqin had two disciples behind him, but he did not say much. The white-haired old man seemed to be full of heroic spirit at this moment. He only paused for a while before waving his hand at Ye Guyin and Ying Qiaoqiao who wanted to say something but stopped. He said softly, "I will give you one last lesson. When I was young, I was also not a person who abided by the rules. In order to make a living, I have violated the rules many times. However, I think that I was preposterous for a moment, but it was only because I was young and frivolous. I acted upright and did not care about trifles. As long as I am righteous, I will not let down the people and the world!"
The old man's gaze fell on Ying Qiaoqiao's face. "My disciple, if you hate him, scold him, hit him, or even kill him. But don't hide from him. Don't keep your grievances in your heart to avoid hurting your Taoist heart. If you can't forget him, just let nature take its course. Don't make things difficult for yourself!"
Ying Qiaoqiao suddenly burst into tears. Her body softened and she knelt down on the ground. She hugged the legs of the old man of Huqin and cried loudly.
"I have given you this scroll of Daoist Scripture. I have nothing to hide …"
Not far away, Zhang Daoyi was also sneakily shoving a Formation Map to Hou Guimen and said awkwardly.
"I have secretly made a copy for myself …"
Hou Guimen's eyes were also red and swollen. He said softly. Zhang Daoyi was so angry that he blew his beard.
Old Man Wanluo looked around and saw that no one was bidding farewell to him. He could only move in front of the old man of Huqin and said to Ying Qiaoqiao, "You can hit him, you can scold him, but don't kill him … The best way is to follow him, eat his food, drink his water, give birth to a few babies for him, and annoy him to death every day …" Then, he moved to Chu Taishang's side and looked at Chu Ci who was sobbing on the ground. He said softly, "You too!"
The juniors of the South Gazed Sect were already crying. Their hearts were filled with sorrow and sorrow, but they also felt powerless.
Their cultivation level was at the threshold of the Golden Core Realm. The most powerful one was only at the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm like Li Hongyi. It was not enough for them to pass the Ten Arrays of the Worship Zen Mountain. Moreover, they had joined the various sects of the Divine Land four years ago. Their Life Lanterns were in the hands of the sects, but they could not interfere. Otherwise, the sects behind them could use the rules of the sects to suppress them.
The five elders of the Great Snow Mountain looked at each other and smiled.
"My friends, we are the five forefathers of Nan Zhan. The chance to make our names known is right in front of us. Shall we go now?"
"That's fine. I was a frog at the bottom of a well. Now, I want to see the secret skills of the Divine Land!"
"Old man of Huqin, you said that Old Man Wanluo is the best in the Chu Region. I am not convinced …"
"Chu Taishang, you old b * stard. You've been scheming your whole life. Show me what you've got!"
The five elders walked along a winding path that led to the top of the mountain. They laughed and shouted angrily, but their voices became softer.
"Hehe, it's better for me to show you what I'm made of. After you pass the trial, I'll take care of the guardian!"
About one and a half kilometers up the path, the first turning point was shrouded in a cloud of smoke. Inside the cloud was a profound mystery and dense sword intent. This was the first formation of the Ten Formations of the Pilgrimage Mountain, as well as the first trial. The five old men arrived before the first trial. Long Jianting of the Great Snow Mountain's Sword Cleansing Monastery let out a hearty laugh and was the first to speak. "Southern Chu Region, Great Snow Mountain's Sword Cleansing Monastery's Sect Master, Long Jianting, is here to knock on the door!"
An old voice came from the cloud of smoke. "Yun Family of the Bitter Sea, First Elder Yun Yao is here with a hundred sword cultivators to guard the array!"
"Yun Family?"
Long Jianting was startled. A hint of joy flashed across his face. He said softly, "Disciple, I'm quite lucky!"
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