Chapter 592 - 429: Beset by Dangers, Summiting True Realm Mountain

The Golden Stone Sculpture spent a full hour, even resorting to its Stone Gold Sword, to finally shatter the Level 20 Space-Time Treasure Tower.

BZZZT!

The Golden Stone Sculpture did not rest. Its expression was cold, its eyes filled with nothing but endless killing intent. It transformed into a streak of golden light and continued its pursuit of Xu Qing.

Similarly,

Xu Qing sensed that his Level 20 Space-Time Treasure Tower had been destroyed.

With that,

Xu Qing had lost two powerful True Artifacts.

Now,

Xu Qing was left with only the Level 10 Thousand Dao Transformations and the Level 10 Ancestor’s Sword.

Time passed.

「Several hours later.」

Xu Qing could faintly see the summit of True Realm Mountain. He took a deep breath, a look of joy appearing on his face, and charged forward at his fastest speed.

"Golden Bell!"

DONG!

However,

just at that moment,

the Golden Stone Sculpture caught up. It let out a furious roar. Right before Xu Qing could set foot on the summit of True Realm Mountain, it swung its right hand, summoning an incomparably massive Golden Bell that descended from the sky to crush him.

"!!!"

Xu Qing’s pupils constricted. He sensed a fatal danger.

"Thousand Dao Bell!"

DONG!

Likewise,

another bell tolled.

Xu Qing deployed his Thousand Dao Transformations, now upgraded to Level 20. It evolved, forming an immense Thousand Dao Bell that collided head-on with the Golden Bell.

BANG!

The two collided, and a tremendous peal rang out, the sound of the bells spreading far and wide.

PTHOO!

Xu Qing spat a mouthful of blood as the terrifying Mighty Power sent him flying. The Golden Stone Sculpture, in contrast, was completely unscathed by the same force.

Not only that,

the Golden Stone Sculpture immediately resumed its pursuit of Xu Qing.

"Ancestor’s Sword!"

CLANG!

Xu Qing roared, summoning the Ancestor’s Sword and executing the True Sword Technique. Although it couldn’t inflict any real damage on the Golden Stone Sculpture, it managed to slow the creature’s advance.

Seizing the opportunity,

SWISH!

Xu Qing used all his strength to rush to the summit of True Realm Mountain. At the top was a massive plaza, and Xu Qing stepped onto its edge.

"Die!"

SWISH!

At the same time,

the Golden Stone Sculpture closed in, appearing right in front of Xu Qing. It brandished the Golden Sword, its expression ferocious, its eyes revealing a crazed killing intent.

CLANG!

The Golden Sword slashed toward Xu Qing.

At this critical moment,

Xu Qing was about to summon the Encyclopedia of All Things to block the attack.

"Insolence!"

Suddenly,

a furious shout echoed.

CRACK!

SPURT!

"AHHH!!!"

A bloodcurdling scream rang out.

Before Xu Qing could even react, he saw it. The right arm of the Golden Stone Sculpture—the very same creature that had been so imposing just a moment ago, forcing him to do nothing but flee—had been severed at the shoulder.

Golden blood splattered across the edge of the plaza.

CLANG!

The Golden Sword fell to the ground.

The Golden Stone Sculpture was blasted back, tumbling through the air before crashing to the ground. It was unable to enter the plaza on the summit of True Realm Mountain, and its face was filled with terror.

At this point,

the Golden Stone Sculpture finally realized that Xu Qing had, at some point, stepped into the plaza on the summit of True Realm Mountain. He had reached the final destination.

"How could this be..."

The Golden Stone Sculpture’s mouth hung open, its face a mask of disbelief and horror.

"Phew..."

Seeing this, Xu Qing let out a sigh of relief. When he turned around, he saw an old man with a full head of white hair slowly walking toward him.

"Junior Xu Qing pays his respects, Senior."

Xu Qing’s expression was startled, but he didn’t hesitate for a moment. He quickly bowed to the white-haired elder, his tone one of utmost respect.

"Mm."

The white-haired elder simply gave a slight nod before walking to the edge of the plaza, his gaze falling upon the Golden Stone Sculpture.

"Your Stone Sculpture Race is getting bolder and bolder."

The white-haired elder’s tone grew chilling. The Golden Stone Sculpture was so frightened it shuddered and quickly fell to its knees.

"I... I was wrong. P-Please, forgive me, Elder Zhen..."

The Golden Stone Sculpture pleaded in terror.

"Scram!"

The white-haired elder uttered only that single word, his tone indifferent.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The Golden Stone Sculpture didn’t even dare to retrieve its fallen arm or the Golden Sword from the plaza. Like a beaten dog, it turned and fled for its life.

"Mm."

At that,

Elder Zhen finally retracted his gaze and let it fall upon Xu Qing. After just a single glance, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"You..."

Instinctively,

Elder Zhen reached out and grabbed Xu Qing’s wrist. Xu Qing was completely unable to resist.

It could be said,

that against the Golden Stone Sculpture, Xu Qing had at least some power to fight back. But against Elder Zhen, he had no power to resist at all.

"You actually..."

Finally,

Elder Zhen released Xu Qing. His gaze, as he looked at the young man, was filled with shock and amazement.

Evidently,

Xu Qing had not only entered the Seeking Truth Realm and shortly after achieved the Three Great Immortal Perfections, but the Seven Elements he used had all reached Level 10. They were all the most Perfect Seven Elements.

Therefore,

Elder Zhen must have discovered this, which was why he had shown such surprise.

However,

while Elder Zhen was surprised, it was not enough to truly move him. He merely took slight notice of Xu Qing; it wasn’t enough to capture his full interest.

After all,

Elder Zhen’s own level had reached an inconceivable realm. For someone of his standing, while Xu Qing’s appearance was surprising, it wasn’t enough to truly impress him.

"Follow me,"

Elder Zhen said.

"Yes."

Xu Qing nodded and followed respectfully behind Elder Zhen.

Just then,

Xu Qing noticed something.

Because,

on the plaza at the summit of True Realm Mountain, besides Elder Zhen, there were several other figures. They were standing in the center of the plaza, seemingly waiting for something.

"This..."

Xu Qing froze for a moment. Among the figures, he recognized a familiar face—it was Chen Wangu. He had also made it to the Unique True Realm.

"Xu Qing!"

Likewise,

Chen Wangu recognized Xu Qing. He was extremely surprised and, at the same time, overjoyed.

And so,

Chen Wangu and Xu Qing reunited.

After that,

Xu Qing and Chen Wangu spoke for a bit. Xu Qing learned that Chen Wangu had entered the Unique True Realm by taking the Rainbow Path. Chen Wangu, in turn, learned that Xu Qing was the first to reach the end of the Only True Path, having passed all nine of its trials, and had earned the right to enter the Thorny Path.

"Mm."

Elder Zhen’s gaze swept over Xu Qing and the others—nine figures in total. His expression was calm as he said in a level voice, "Since all nine of you have gathered, it is now time to send you on your way."

"Of course,"

"before that, I will give you some basic information about the Unique True Realm."

"Yes."

"Thank you, Elder Zhen!"

...

Xu Qing and the others bowed in gratitude.

"First,"

Elder Zhen’s tone was calm and measured as he spoke. "The nine of you hail from different Seas of Chaos. Some of you passed through the Only True Path and entered the Rainbow Path, thereby earning the qualification to enter the Unique True Realm."

"Others among you gathered the Seven Elements within your Sea of Chaos, reached the Seeking Truth Realm in your Cultivation, and entered the Unique True Realm that way."

"Next."

"Those who have not entered the Seeking Truth Realm, stand on the left. Those who have entered the Seeking Truth Realm, stand on the right."

"Yes."

"As you command."

"..."

Xu Qing and the others exchanged glances.

And so,

among the nine,

only two had entered the Seeking Truth Realm. One was Xu Qing, and the other was a stunningly beautiful woman whom Xu Qing didn’t recognize.

Evidently,

this red-haired woman was from another Sea of Chaos.

As for the other seven,

including Chen Wangu,

none of them had managed to enter the Seeking Truth Realm.

"Mm."

Elder Zhen nodded.

WHUM! WHUM!

With a wave of his right hand, Elder Zhen conjured two wheels of light, which formed two swirling portals—one black, one white—before Xu Qing and the others.

"The seven who have not entered the Seeking Truth Realm will enter the black portal on the left. Those who have entered the Seeking Truth Realm will enter the white portal on the right,"

Elder Zhen instructed.