txolops Chapter 2582 The Heavenly Gate Opens
Chapter 2582 The Heavenly Gate Opens
Sword Star Soars Through the Sky.
On this land belonging to the Heavenly Azure Kingdom, the intent of swords is omnipresent.
The sword intent pierced through mountains and earth, permeated rivers and vegetation, seeped into immortal cities, and even into the hearts of the people of the Heavenly Cang Kingdom.
The earth rumbled and shook, and mountains rose up from the ground, their bodies twisting and reshaping into swords!
Even though the rivers, lakes, and ponds throughout the Tiancang Kingdom have been dried up by the wind disaster, the water of the underground rivers still gushes out, freezing into ice and turning into countless dark blue divine swords.
The earth cracked open, and magma and underground rivers surged forth together. The fiery veins hidden deep underground also gave birth to sword intent, which transformed into countless fiery swords.
The metal and stone resonated, producing a clear, ringing sound.
There are towering trees that break through the soil to become swords, and flowers and grasses that also transform into flower swords and leaf swords...
In an instant, countless sword shadows appeared within the Tiancang Kingdom, including many colossal swords that blotted out the sky. Ordinary things in the world seemed to have become sword furnaces, with spiritual swords already gestating within them, only to be broken free of their seals now. Or perhaps all things inherently possessed sword intent, which was simply awakened by Qin Sang.
Ten thousand swords hang upside down, pointing towards the sky.
Mountains, rivers, grass, and trees can all be used as swords!
The people of Tiancang Kingdom, whether mortals or cultivators, all felt as if they were in a forest of swords. Their immortal cities, caves, surrounding objects, and even the arrays and magical treasures they had personally crafted all emitted sword-like sounds.
They were as if they were naked, falling into a sea of swords.
Moreover, deep within their minds and bodies, sword intent is being nurtured, ready to break through their bodies at any moment, or even turn them into swords!
Fortunately, this disaster did not occur. Their five senses were shut down and their external thoughts were cut off. They lay prostrate on the spot, but they were still able to maintain their sense of self and retain a glimmer of hope.
It wasn't that they were capable of fighting against the Sword Domain, but rather that Qin Sang harbored a sense of kindness and deliberately avoided those inhabited immortal cities and caves.
'Whoosh! Whoosh!'
Two streaks of light shot out of Tiancang Kingdom. It turned out that Green Ivy and Winter Tail had escaped and were looking back at Tiancang Kingdom, still in shock.
The aura of Lei Zu had previously instilled deep fear in them, and they had only one thought at that time: to escape from here as quickly as possible! Fortunately, they were decisive enough to flee the Tiancang Kingdom in a panic, and the sound of the sword's cry still lingered in their hearts.
Just now, they felt like they were about to become someone else's sword. Fortunately, the master of the sword domain didn't deliberately target them. They looked at each other and could see the horror in each other's eyes. They didn't dare to linger and continued to flee a long way before remembering to suppress the surging sword intent within their bodies.
Countless spiritual swords, transformed into a sea of swords, some large, some small, some golden, some crimson, all emitted a sword cry.
The sound was like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, echoing the sword stars in the sky. In an instant, countless spiritual swords moved together, and the surging sword flow reversed the heavenly tribulation!
At this moment, the tribulation clouds churned, and lightning flashed. The tribulation lightning, just as it emerged, encountered a torrent of sword intent, erupting into a deafening explosion. The lightning and sword light collided and devoured each other, and every aftershock was capable of destroying the Tiancang Kingdom. In the hearts of the people of Tiancang Kingdom, this moment felt more like an apocalyptic calamity than the sky-covering fire that had just obscured the heavens.
When a cultivator at the Integration Realm breaks through to the next stage and undergoes tribulation, it is extremely dangerous for both themselves and those around them.
Those cultivators from prestigious sects and powerful families would go to great lengths to choose a place to undergo tribulation and make thorough preparations in advance. Few would undergo tribulation like Qin Sang, who did so directly within the Immortal Kingdom and in full view of everyone.
On the altar, Qin Sang sat calmly in the center of the sea of swords, like a mountain, clearly the master of the sea of swords.
The sword star shone brightly, its rays gathering like stars, illuminating him as he slashed at the tribulation clouds, as well as at the Yin Fire and the Xun Wind.
In an instant, the lightning struck, the fire died down, and the wind ceased!
The power of the sword domain was formidable, but the heavenly tribulation quickly rose against the tide and continued its fierce charge.
While repeatedly repelling the raging heavenly tribulations, Qin Sang kept a portion of her attention focused on the Heavenly Eye Butterfly.
He deliberately let in some Heavenly Thunder and Yin Fire, and the Heavenly Eye Butterfly seemed to have encountered a delicious treat, 'eating' it with great relish.
The butterfly's wings fluttered, its shadow flickering within the dantian, chasing its prey and swooping down upon the lightning and flames.
After absorbing the heavenly lightning and the yin fire, no strange changes occurred on the Heavenly Eye Butterfly. The lightning eye on her left wing shone brightly, and the fire eye on her right wing. The divine light of her two heavenly eyes became even more profound.
"If she can even devour Yin Fire, and then she gains the ability to control the wind, can she devour all three calamities?"
Qin Sang couldn't quite understand the Heavenly Eye Butterfly anymore.
I wonder if such a heaven-defying creature has ever existed in the world; I suppose that Void Butterfly could not have done it.
Qin Sang even began to doubt whether it was right or wrong to let Tianmu Butterfly accept the inheritance of Void Butterfly, and whether it would bury Tianmu Butterfly's talent.
The heavenly tribulation was not yet over, and its power continued to rise. Qin Sang had no choice but to put aside his distracting thoughts and do his best to resist it.
Yin Fire, Xun Wind, and Heavenly Thunder are all external manifestations; Qin Sang's Dao foundation is simultaneously being burned by fire, blown by wind, and struck by thunder.
For this reason, the Yin Fire, Xun Wind, and Heavenly Thunder in the outside world were beyond the comprehension of ordinary cultivators. When the Xun Wind blew, not only his primordial spirit, but every inch of Qin Sang's body felt as if it were being slowly tortured. The tribulation lightning was annihilated by the myriad swords in mid-air, but Qin Sang's body continued to shine with lightning, as if he were in a thunder abyss.
Of course, the transformation of all things into a sword, and the sword cutting through the clouds of calamity, is also an external manifestation.
The real battlefield is the Great Dao River, a test of the Heavenly Dao. Qin Sang, facing such a heavenly tribulation, remained unmoved despite his hasty comprehension of the Sword Domain, which was beyond imagination.
To some extent, the creation of such a grand scene was actually a manifestation of Qin Sang's lack of proficiency in manipulating the sword domain, while the existence of Mount Daiyu made up for Qin Sang's shortcomings.
I remember Master Ning once said that once Qin Sang broke through to the Integration stage, he could have the Immortal Mountain guard his own domain. Now that he has guarded the Sword Domain, it has indeed become a peak that reaches the heavens!
The lightning struck like a waterfall, and the wind and fire surged like a tide.
Outsiders could only barely see the clash between the spiritual swords and the tribulation lightning within the sword domain.
Tribulation lightning and sword stars are constantly being destroyed, but the sword domain is far more stable than imagined.
Sword Star is destroyed and reborn. There are countless spiritual swords in the Sword Sea, but the power contained in the tribulation clouds is not inexhaustible and will eventually dissipate.
After an unknown amount of time, the tribulation lightning failed to destroy the sword domain, and suddenly the thunder stopped abruptly.
For a moment, the cultivators who were observing this 'great battle' felt that all around them was completely silent.
"Has the heavenly tribulation passed?"
Someone raised this question, but immediately felt a chill and their heart pounded.
The tribulation clouds had not dissipated; instead, they rolled and surged deeper into the clouds. The lightning flashes within them began to merge, transforming into countless bolts of lightning that rushed towards the source, forming a terrifying ball of lightning. The blinding lightning pierced through the tribulation clouds, as if it were about to unleash all its tribulation lightning power to create the strongest tribulation lightning!
The demon saints and true lords displayed varying expressions, recalling their own tribulations. They knew this was the strongest attack from Heaven, the most dangerous moment for cultivators—a near-certain death!
"It's finally coming..."
Qin Sang withdrew her attention from the Tianmu Butterfly and cleared her mind of all distractions.
'boom! ’
The greatest sound is silent. Regardless of whether they were inside or outside the Sword Domain, all the cultivators seemed to have lost their hearing, with only this thunderous sound echoing deep within their minds.
As the target of the heavenly tribulation, Qin Sang's feelings were a thousand times, a hundred times, stronger than theirs.
In a daze, it was as if they had been stripped from this world and swept downstream by the Great Dao River, about to fall into endless darkness.
The boundless might of the heavenly tribulation seemed unbearable even to the heavens and earth themselves. The tribulation shook the heavens and earth, even creating a crack and giving birth to an invisible portal.
All of the above was Qin Sang's illusion. He had the Jade Buddha, the Sword Domain, and Mount Daiyu. Facing the strongest attack of the Heavenly Tribulation, he was still full of confidence.
But the final scene wasn't entirely an illusion.
In an instant, Qin Sang had a flash of inspiration and suddenly realized that the Heavenly Demon was about to arrive! It turned out that the Heavenly Demon from beyond the realm could only descend when the Heavenly Tribulation shook the heavens and earth.
The Guixu Calligraphy Collection shines brightly.
The shadow of a river faintly appeared beside Qin Sang, meandering around him. The river was calm and still, clearer than any other water in the world, so clear that one could see one's own soul reflected in it.
The river flowed over Qin Sang, one end entering his body as if they were one. The other end of the river meandered into the void, its source unknown.
The Guixu Calligraphy Scroll had actually drawn in the real Guixu Water, making it a tributary of Guixu, and Qin Sang was now surrounded by its waters. The feeling of peace and tranquility was as if she were within Guixu itself!
In that instant, Qin Sang felt as if an unknown portal had been opened by the Heavenly Tribulation, and immediately sensed a strong demonic intent containing endless malice towards him, which was vaguely familiar.
That demon that targeted me when I broke through to the Void Refinement stage—it really has been watching me all along!
Back then, I lured a demon into my body, causing it to perish along with another great enemy, but it didn't die. Last time, it might have only sent a clone. Only the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation can shake the heavens and earth. The power of the Heavenly Tribulation varies depending on the realm, and the degree to which that 'gate' opens naturally also varies.
The extraterrestrial demons obviously cannot freely enter or leave the spirit realm, which is why they have to 'squeeze' in when cultivators are undergoing tribulation.
The evil intent within the demonic intent was undisguised. At the same time, Qin Sang also sensed the mockery and eager ecstasy of the other party. This extraterrestrial demon was like someone who had seen the most delicious blood food in the world!
Suddenly, the demonic aura emanated a strong sense of surprise and doubt.
The 'gateway' had already been opened to the extraterrestrial demons, but it hesitated at the moment it was about to step into the 'gateway,' whether it was intimidated by the aura of Guixu or Leizu, or perhaps both.
'boom! ’
The tribulation clouds unleashed their full power, unleashing a devastating bolt of lightning that struck the Daoist temple.
Under the terrifying might of Heaven, all the green flags in the temple were reduced to dust.
As time passed, the Nine Luminaries appeared simultaneously above the dojo, their sword shadows reaching the clouds and obscuring the sun, shooting in from all directions and slashing towards the Heavenly Tribulation!
This was the final tribulation, and for the extraterrestrial demon, it was also its only chance. Such an opportunity was fleeting, and the 'gate' immediately began to close. Its hesitation and indecision caused it to miss this long-awaited prey.
"Roar!"
The demonic roar pierced Qin Sang's ears, and she could hear boundless anger and resentment in it.
Seeing that the 'gate' was about to close and that her plan had worked, Qin Sang was about to breathe a sigh of relief when suddenly her heart tightened again as demonic intent suddenly approached.
However, Qin Sang quickly realized that it wasn't the one she had sensed earlier. Although it was also very strong, it didn't evoke the same instinctive fear she had felt before. She wondered if it was an avatar of the extraterrestrial demon, or a subordinate or servant it had forcibly abandoned in its rage.
The demonic intent descended instantly, first touching the Guixu Calligraphy.
The Guixu Calligraphy Scroll was not just for show; it possessed pure Guixu power. Qin Sang immediately noticed that the demonic intent had become somewhat stagnant. Guixu was indeed the nemesis of extraterrestrial demons!
When the demonic intent entered her body, Qin Sang did not hesitate and used the Sword of Man-Slaying to slash it down.
'boom! ’
First it was worn down by the void, then suppressed by the Ruins of Return. The demonic intent had no time to resist and was instantly annihilated by the killing sword. Before dying, it let out a mournful roar.
Amidst the roars, Qin Sang vaguely discerned a mysterious syllable—"Master of the Wheel of Ashes."
Is this the true name of the demonic intent, or the title of the extraterrestrial demon outside?
This syllable seems to be declaring to itself that it can never escape and will always be its prey.
The unease in her heart vanished in an instant. Qin Sang slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and opened her eyes.
The clouds of calamity have dispersed, the wind has ceased, and the fire has died down.
With a thought, Qin Sang's sword star disappeared, and the clear blue sky above her head seemed like a different world.
He raised his head, his gaze sharp as a sword, fixed on the heavens.
At the same time, the demon saints and true lords also made the same gesture as him, looking up at the clouds above the nine heavens, with different expressions.
Having passed the Heavenly Tribulation and finally becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, Qin Sang activated the altar before even checking himself. As expected, he successfully sensed the Thunder Ancestor in the Divine Court.
In the darkness, passing through endless void and layers of clouds, Qin Sang saw a heavenly gate.
Deep blue, crafted from crystal;
Bright and beautiful, made of precious jade.
The inscription reads: "South Heavenly Gate!"
Suddenly, the Southern Heavenly Gate opened wide!
Behind the gate, clear light and mist, the Milky Way and bright clouds, all presented a magnificent scene of immortals. A golden light shone from inside the gate, and one could vaguely see a golden dragon pulling a jade chariot.
This was the Divine Court and the Celestial Chariot that Qin Sang was very familiar with. Looking at the interior of the Divine Court, there was no sign of dire straits. The Celestial Chariot must have been restored to its original state, radiating a mysterious divine light that Qin Sang had never seen before.
The divine chariot traveled through the heavens, instantly breaking through layers of clouds and boundless realms, descending from the nine heavens to the mortal world!
On either side of the divine carriage stood a Taoist boy, exquisitely carved, with his hair styled in a Taoist bun, holding a flower basket and scattering sacred flowers everywhere.
In an instant, celestial flowers bloomed in splendor, and golden lotuses sprang from the ground. The petals were as thin as gold hammered, and the flower hearts pulsated with the essence of the sun and moon. With each breath, colorful clouds and celestial rainbows soared into the sky.
The sounds of string and wind instruments, along with the music of the Great Dao, played simultaneously, like the Daoist chants descending from the heavens, their rhythm permeating the mountains and rivers, drawing all spirits to pay homage.
This scene is as if Qin Sang has attained enlightenment and ascended to immortality, with the celestial realm opening its gates wide for him and sending celestial messengers to guide him.
The celestial children bowed to Qin Sang and shouted in unison, "Congratulations, Lord Qin, on ascending to the position of the Hetu Dharma Master!"
The sound was crisp, then boomed like thunder, echoing between heaven and earth, and could be clearly heard even at the edge of the Great Wind Plain.
Between the two celestial children stood a Taoist priest with his hands behind his back. This man had white hair and wore a green robe, exuding an ethereal aura, and looked at Qin Sang with a smile.
Upon seeing this person, Qin Sang was overjoyed, for it was an old friend of his, Yuan Yanchu, the Master Yuan.
However, he should now be called Yuan Zhenjun!
Yuan Zhenjun arrived in his chariot, looked around the Great Wind Plain, and saw the various demon saints and true lords and all sorts of strange phenomena. He couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
"Lord Qin, what a grand gesture!" (End of Chapter)