Chapter 477 - 333: Slay the Flood Dragon, Destroy the Dharma Aspect, Kill the Daoist!

On the Heart Inquiry Stone Tier, clouds and mist swirled, with illusions thriving. The six stone tiers were far apart from each other, and even though Gu Yuan immersed himself in the "Heart Inquiry Path," he couldn’t see what was happening on the other five tiers.

This was also one of the Spirit Treasure Sect’s trials, intended to let people peacefully inquire about the Dao, undisturbed by others.

So he had no way of knowing that the five people behind him were already swiftly catching up.

He was calmly breaking illusions, slowly proceeding towards the peak.

However, the closer he got to the peak, the more real the illusions became. Countless images imagined deep in his heart rushed before his eyes like a carousel, constantly disturbing his mind.

Gu Yuan’s steps slowed, and his pace up the tiers unintentionally decreased.

"Stone Liquid, what is Stone Liquid? Hahaha, do you really think there is such a thing as Stone Liquid? It’s just the dying fantasy of a prisoner at the bottom of a mine from a fallen sect!"

"With your quality, can you achieve a Golden Core?!"

"It’s just a dream, nothing but a dream. How can there be a soul traveling between two realms without dying and being reborn?!"

"Gu Yuan, you already died long ago!"

The voice from the illusion struck directly into his heart and spirit, using Gu Yuan’s deepest secret as a sword to viciously slander and disturb his mind, attempting to stab him to death on the stone tier.

But Gu Yuan was not moved.

He just kept stepping forward.

With the soul power of a Mid-Stage Golden Core, one would indeed be disturbed by such illusions. But with his Golden Core Peak soul power, although the illusion was real, he could still resist it.

Persisting like this, step by step, he finally saw the end of the stone tier.

Beyond the stone tier, the cliff summit was broad, shrouded in clouds and mist, with a majestic temple standing upon it, ancient and grand, resembling an Immortal’s abode.

Gu Yuan’s heart slightly stirred at the sight.

At last!

Within the exploration of the Stone Liquid lies the opportunity inside the temple!

Two unknown golden opportunities and one silver opportunity containing the "law" are all ahead.

Without a word, Gu Yuan quickly sped along, stepping off the stone tier, following a green stone mountain path towards the majestic temple.

On both sides of the mountain path, golden array patterns were engraved on the cliff stones, flickering intermittently with a strong sense of oppression, as if containing inexhaustible might, threatening to devour any who approached.

But at Gu Yuan’s waist, the Treasure Cliff Order trembled slightly, as though a mysterious spiritual mechanism flowed, causing the array patterns to instantly subside and cease their flickering.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief.

The entire Treasure Cliff Mountain was covered with array pattern Dao Seals, linked by countless spiritual mechanisms, at least forming a Tier Four Array that was completely intact.

Such a grand array was far beyond what a Golden Core Cultivator could forcefully contend with.

Fortunately, this was, after all, a trial ground, not a battlefield for killing enemies. With the token at his waist, he could safely pass through.

Following the green stone mountain path, he walked less than a hundred meters before reaching the grand temple.

Raising his eyes, the temple stood tall, a hundred meters high, not like the dwelling of mortals. On the door, a golden plaque bore three large characters:

Spirit Treasure Hall!

The hall doors were tightly shut, impervious to Divine Sense, only permitting the sight of numerous Jade Pillars reaching towards the sky, carved with water and fire, flowing with Spirit Charm.

Although the doors were tightly closed, there were no significant restrictions on them, seemingly allowing them to be pushed open with Mana.

Gu Yuan stood a little distance away, then with a thought, his Mana surged, transforming into a large hand, preparing to push open the door first.

But at this moment, he suddenly furrowed his brow, turning his head to look behind him.

There, beyond the green stone mountain path, shrouded in clouds and mist, five figures emerged from the stone tiers, walking in unison.

These were the five individuals from the Treasure Boat.

"So fast?"

Gu Yuan frowned continuously.

His physical body crossed the great lake, surely faster than others. On the Heart Inquiry Stone Tier, he reached the top with the soul power of a Golden Core Peak, which should have given him half a day more than these five to do many things.

But in such a short time, these five had caught up?

This was incredibly fast! Completely contrary to common logic!

"At last, we’ve caught up!"

At this moment, the people on the stone tier, seeing Gu Yuan’s back, couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Gua Daoist was especially relieved.

As long as they caught up, there was still hope for everything!

Otherwise, if this Sword Cultivator acquired the Spiritual Treasure, they would all become prey on the chopping block.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan also stopped his steps, no longer heading to the temple.

The green stone mountain path was less than a hundred meters; in an instant, they could reach it. This distance no longer allowed him to gain the lead.

If he didn’t "persuade" these people to leave, obtaining this golden opportunity was destined to be impossible.

"Fellow Daoist, you have such fast legs; it surely made it easy for us to chase!"

"Entering the Treasure Cliff is fate; why not enter the temple together and explore the Secret Realm?!"

Gua Daoist swiftly approached, walking towards Gu Yuan, while laughing and speaking.

Songg Yuyang and the others quickly followed, seeming to close in on him.

Only the white-haired youth frowned, standing still, his thoughts unknown.

Majestic temple, clouds swirling, Gu Yuan stood alone at its fore. Gua Daoist, Songg Yuyang, Thunder Flood Dragon, and the bearded giant all quickly approached, seemingly about to corner him.

Yet Gu Yuan’s expression remained unchanged, calmly gazing at the four: "Fellow Daoists, with such imposing manner, what is your intention?"

Songg Yuyang raised his head, his eyes filled with battle intent: "The outcome isn’t decided yet; let’s fight once more!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan chuckled softly: "Another fight is no problem. But does Fellow Daoist wish for a gentlemanly dispute, or one of life and death in turns?!"

As he spoke to the end, Gu Yuan’s expression turned cold, moonlight flickering in his eyes, unlike a living being.

A gentlemanly dispute divides victory from defeat, not life from death!

A life-and-death dispute relies on one’s own methods!