On the Path of Reflection, one could only move forward and not backward. If one had the heart to move forward, one would be able to reach the clouds in a spurt of energy. If one took a step back, one would fall off a cliff. If one's courage was lost, then no matter what decision one made, it would be impossible to have that kind of fearless determination. It would be extremely difficult to pass again.
Di Shitian took three steps in a row. There were only five steps in the Path of Reflection, but he had already completed more than half of it. At this point, there was no reason for him to give up. As long as he dared to move forward, even if he failed, he would have no regrets. If he retreated, even if he could convince others, how could he convince himself? An incomplete heart. That was a flaw.
If one's heart was flawless, then one's heart would be clear!
Even a rotten piece of wood could become a genius and have the qualifications to climb to the peak.
After realizing the benefits of the Path of Reflection, how could Di Shitian retreat so easily? After passing the third Hall of Reflection, he immediately took the fourth step. His body disappeared in the purple divine pillar.
In the blink of an eye, after a moment of distraction, Di Shitian's body appeared in an unknown place again. As usual, the memories of the Path of Reflection and the tests in his mind were all sealed in an instant. Or rather, they were temporarily forgotten. He would only think that he had just been teleported in from outside the secret realm.
He had no idea that another test had fallen on him.
"Sister Xin, this Heavenly Demon Secret Realm is really scary. Previously, on the mountain of blades, there were already tens of thousands of people who died. They were also minced by those annoying blade Qis. It's too tragic. We went through so much to get over the mountain of blades, but now we're in a sea of fire. It's so hot … "Little Butterfly rubbed her forehead. Her hand was wet with sweat. She stuck out her tongue and grumbled.
There were large groups of cultivators all around them. At a glance, it was impossible to tell how many there were. There were simply too many of them. Even the mountain of blades did not kill many of them. There were probably no less than thirty to forty thousand cultivators who died. Of course, most of the cultivators who died were unlucky children who had low cultivation bases among all the cultivators and did not have any masters or friends to help them.
However, thirty to forty thousand cultivators were equivalent to hundreds of thousands of cultivators who had entered the Secret Realm. Even if they died, there wouldn't be much of a reaction.
After passing the mountain of blades, the next step was naturally the sea of fire.
In front of them was a sea of fire. This fire was very strange. It was black in color, a black flame that made people's heart tremble. These flames came from the ground, like a volcano erupting, wave after wave, endless. Edited by: Lifer, Fingerfox
Strangely enough, there were hundreds of thousands of cultivators standing in the sea of fire. Some of them were completely engulfed by the flames, and their bodies were wrapped in a layer of black flames. That scene should be quite terrifying, but the strange thing was that the flames in the sea of fire not only did not burn the clothes they were wearing, but they did not even burn the slightest bit of hair.
It seemed as if the sea of fire was just an illusion. The sea of fire was fake, and so were the flames. This place was no different from an illusion.
Moreover, there were already cultivators moving forward to cross the sea of fire. Above the sea of fire, there was an invisible restriction that prohibited flying. To cross it, one could only cross the sea of fire on foot.
"Xiao Die, don't be careless. This mountain of blades and sea of fire was set up by the Heavenly Demons. Tens of thousands of cultivators fell under the mountain of blades. How can this sea of fire be simple?" Kotomi's expression was as usual. She had a state of mind that would not change even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of her. This was also an extraordinary state of mind that could only be achieved through practicing the art of the zither and experiencing music theory.
Compared to other cultivators, she was many times stronger. It could be said that in the Qin Family, there had never been anyone who went berserk because of a problem with their state of mind. Everyone's state of mind was higher than their cultivation base.
"That's right. This fire is different. It's called Yin Fire. It doesn't burn your body at first, but directly enters your body and burns your internal organs. It's very scary. Once you can't withstand it, the fire will spread from the inside out, and your entire body will burn to death. There's a large area of Yin Fire in front of you. There's no way to block it or avoid it. If you want to cross it, you'll have to rely on your state of mind and whether your cultivation base is strong enough to withstand it. Otherwise, you'll have to have a special magic treasure. Otherwise, this sea of fire, hehe, I'm afraid that more than half of these hundreds of thousands of people will be buried here. "The middle-aged scholar said with a chuckle, looking forward.
Crossing the sea of fire was not something that could be done in a short time.
Speaking of Yin Fire, it was indeed extraordinary. If Di Shitian was here, he would instantly understand. He remembered that in "Journey to the West", Patriarch Bodhi had once told Sun Wukong about the power of the three disasters. One of them was Yin Fire.
He once said, "The path of longevity is an extraordinary path. It steals the fortune of heaven and earth, invades the mysteries of the sun and moon. After the pill is formed, ghosts and gods will not be able to tolerate it. Although it can preserve one's youth and increase one's longevity, five hundred years later, when lightning strikes you, you must see your nature clearly and avoid it in advance. If you can avoid it, you'll live as long as the heavens. If you can't, you'll die. Five hundred years later, fire strikes you from the sky. This fire is not a heavenly fire, nor is it an ordinary fire. It's called Yin Fire. It starts from the Yongquan acupoint and goes straight to the Niyuan Palace. The internal organs turn to ashes and the limbs rot, turning a thousand years of bitter cultivation into an illusion. Five hundred years later, wind strikes you. This wind is not the wind from the east, south, or west, nor is it the wind from the north. It's also not the wind from the willows, pines, and bamboo. It's called the wind of death. It blows into the six organs from the fontanel, through the dantian, through the nine orifices, and dissipates the flesh and bones. Therefore, you must avoid it. "
This was the legendary "Three Disasters". And Yin Fire was one of the three disasters.
It could be seen that its power was not to be underestimated.
"Yes, Kotomi has also seen records about Yin Fire in ancient books." Kotomi slightly frowned and said, "Yin Fire comes from the soles of the feet and enters the body. The first thing it burns is the true essence in the body. The impurities in the true essence are nourishment for the Yin Fire. The more impurities there are, the more terrifying the Yin Fire will be when it burns. Moreover, when it burns, the true essence in the body will go berserk and rampage through the body. If one's state of mind is not enough to control it, not to mention the Yin Fire, one's body will directly explode and die. "She seemed to be very familiar with this secret history. The Qin Family's foundation was not ordinary.
"Hehe, alright, Xin Er, let's not dawdle. Others are afraid of Yin Fire, but only us Qin Family disciples are not. Let's go, this sea of fire won't cause too much harm to us. Instead, it will allow the Yin Fire to refine the impurities in our bodies. This is a rare opportunity, a fortuitous encounter!!" The middle-aged scholar laughed. He was not afraid at all and walked forward with a carefree expression.
The other cultivators also began to move. In the sea of fire, it was the same no matter where you were. There was not much difference.
The human cultivators were crossing the sea of fire and the killing trap that the Heavenly Demon had specially prepared for them. Once they passed through the sea of fire, they would set foot on the two islands on either side of the Heavenly Yin-Yang Bridge. This also meant that the human race and the demon race would finally meet face to face in the mystic realm.
"Whoosh!! — "
On the square of another island in the mystic realm, a divine light shone down and Di Shitian's black-robed figure appeared again. As usual, he stood on the high platform and closed his eyes to absorb his gains. After that, he opened his eyes and gulped down a few mouthfuls of spirit wine. Then, as usual, he stepped into the last purple divine pillar.
This was … the fifth time!!
Not long after that, about two hours later, Ye Zichen's expression changed.
Di Shitian's figure appeared on another island.
"Haha, the Path of Reflection, the Path of Reflection. I finally know why the Path of Reflection appeared here. It turns out that what I obtained was the right to inherit the Heavenly Demon's legacy, the key to opening the treasure trove. I finally understand. "
A rare trace of a thick smile appeared on Sakra's face. He spread out his left hand, and on the palm of his left hand, shockingly, a mysterious imprint strangely appeared.
The mark was in the shape of a purple lotus flower. It looked as if it had grown directly from the palm of his hand and was not deliberately branded there. It was vivid and lifelike, as if it were real.
"The Path of Reflection first tests courage, then responsibility, wisdom, and so on. These five tests encompass all the qualities that a king or a paragon needs to possess. As soon as the Heavenly Demons enter, they first have to go through the tests of the Path of Reflection. After completing all the tests, they only gave me this mark. If I'm not wrong, there should be another test. "
Sakra looked at the mark in his hand. Although there wasn't anything that could prove his conjecture, he wasn't a fool. After passing all the tests, he carefully thought about the whole scene of Wenxin Road from the beginning. A conjecture immediately took root in his mind.
Just as he had said, the five interrogations on the Heartseeker Path, when all of them were added together, shockingly represented almost all the qualities that a qualified king should possess. Moreover, the mark that appeared silently in his hand also confirmed his conjecture. If he was not wrong, this mark was most likely an important item needed to open the Heavenly Demon's legacy.
Although he passed through the Path of Reflection, he did not directly teleport to the Heavenly Demon's true treasure trove.
If he was not wrong, there should be another test —
The Path of Reflection had not only five steps, but six.
As for the final test ….
Sakra's eyes revealed a look of confidence. His face once again returned to its usual indifference and calmness as he swept his gaze across the surroundings. It was still the same high platform, but the towering divine pillars on the platform had completely changed. Not two, but only one, and that was the black Heavenly Divine Pillar. That was the path to leave.
"Gulp!! — "
He opened the Wine God's Gourd and casually shook it. The wine in the gourd rippled as he poured it into his mouth. Then he strode forward and quickly entered the pillar.
"The final test …. Here I come!!"
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation [Three hundred chapters. This is a milestone. It's not easy. Just a small sigh.] (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com.
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