Chapter 330: The Method to Break Through! The Three Trials!

Chapter 330: The Method to Break Through! The Three Trials!

"How do we break through this?"

Su Changqing gazed at the barrier that stretched from the heavens to the earth, momentarily at a loss as to where to start.

The barrier was vast, like the edge of a world, isolating everything.

Though his Sky-Sundering Axe was sharp, it was too insignificant compared to the immense barrier.

"Activate the Dao patterns on the Sky-Sundering Axe and use the power to cleave the heavens and split the earth, opening a gateway."

Wu Jiuling said, his right hand clenching a giant axe that appeared in his grasp. "Watch closely!"

As he spoke, flames surged around Wu Jiuling, the Life Flame burning, and a terrifying force instantly tore through the heavens and earth.

"Split the Heavens!"

Wu Jiuling shouted, his Sky-Sundering Axe erupting with brilliant light.

The burning Life Flame merged into the Sky-Sundering Axe in a peculiar manner.

The mysterious patterns inscribed on the Sky-Sundering Axe were instantly filled with a fiery red line.

The red line rapidly traced intricate patterns, the Dao patterns intertwining and generating strange transformations.

In a mere instant, the axe blade turned a fiery red, emitting an intense sharpness that made the heavens and earth wail.

"Slash!"

Wu Jiuling roared, the Sky-Sundering Axe slashing out a mysterious pattern, a brilliant light bursting forth.

Boom!

The entire world seemed to fall into chaos as the axe light struck the barrier, producing a deafening boom.

A massive crack, stretching deep and far, appeared on the barrier.

Despite this, the barrier remained unbroken, only emitting chaotic qi from the crack.

"Teacher, this..."

Su Changqing was taken aback.

His teacher's power was far greater than his own; that strike alone would make even a Quasi-Emperor Peak retreat.

Yet, even such a terrifying force could not break through the barrier.

"Your Dao weapon is flawed", Su Nan remarked, frowning as he looked at Wu Jiuling's giant axe.

With his divine sense, he could see more clearly.

To break through this barrier, sheer power alone was not enough.

It required specific divine techniques to sever the special energy condensed within the barrier.

Originally, Wu Jiuling's power and divine techniques met the criteria.

However, his accompanying Dao weapon lacked the essential essence, failing to break through at the crucial moment.

"There's nothing I can do; my talent is not enough to comprehend the Dao weapon."

"This Sky-Sundering Axe is an extension of my observations of Changqing's cultivation."

Wu Jiuling looked at Su Changqing with anticipation and said, "Changqing's Dao weapon is nearly perfect. Although his power is still lacking, it should be sufficient to break through."

Su Changqing took a deep breath and said, "I'll give it a try!"

He extended his right hand, and the Sky-Sundering Axe, filled with perfect power, appeared in his grasp.

Wu Jiuling and Su Nan's eyes lit up at the sight.

The Sky-Sundering Axe Wu Jiuling had condensed looked identical to this one at first glance.

However, upon closer inspection, the differences were clear.

Most notably, the Sky-Sundering Axe in Su Changqing's hand had more intricate and mysterious Dao patterns.

Moreover, the edge of the axe blade shimmered with a metallic golden light, as if it were a physical object!

"Changqing, can your Sky-Sundering Axe materialize?"

Wu Jiuling asked, his face showing surprise.

Su Nan also looked on with astonishment.

An accompanying Dao weapon that could materialize had never been recorded in history.

"It can, but it's very difficult", Su Changqing nodded, somewhat helplessly. "I used two large pieces of Emperor Divine Metal to materialize a small part of it."

"To fully materialize it, I would need at least a fist-sized piece of divine metal, and at least a hundred of them."

Wu Jiuling and Su Nan felt a chill run down their spines at this.

On the Cangyan Continent, even a thumb-sized piece of divine metal was priceless, let alone a hundred fist-sized pieces.

Such a vast amount of resources would be nearly impossible to find, even if the entire continent were emptied.

However, a Dao weapon that required such an immense amount of divine metal to materialize would undoubtedly be incredibly powerful!

"Phew"

Su Changqing did not waste any time.

After the Sky-Sundering Axe materialized, he took a deep breath, his Life Flame surging, and his inner power surging.

The peculiar red lines rapidly spread across the Sky-Sundering Axe, connecting the intricate patterns.

In a moment, the entire Sky-Sundering Axe turned a fiery red, like a burning sun.

"Split the Heavens!"

"Split the Earth!"

Su Changqing held the axe with both hands, raised it over his head, and then slashed out two divine trajectories.

Endless light erupted, causing the entire barrier to tremble violently.

Su Nan and Wu Jiuling watched intently.

Although Su Changqing's power was much weaker than Wu Jiuling's, the impact was a hundred times greater!

The two brilliant patterns intertwined and transformed in the air, striking the barrier forcefully.

The axe light descended like a red-hot blade slicing through cheese, effortlessly bursting forth.

A deep, bottomless chasm seemed to pierce through the barrier, leading into a new world.

Buzz!

At this moment, bright light suddenly surged from the cracks in the barrier.

A wild and primitive aura, entirely different from that of the Cangyan Continent, continuously seeped through.

Su Changqing and the others focused their attention.

Through the crack, they could glimpse a corner of the new world.

However, what surprised the three was that the world was a vast expanse of white, filled with chaotic energy.

Although numerous complex auras permeated, not a single sound could be heard.

The three exchanged puzzled glances, about to investigate further.

But unexpectedly, the narrow crack suddenly closed on its own, and the massive fissure in the barrier quickly healed.

"This..." Su Changqing was taken aback.

His Sky-Sundering Axe had indeed pierced through the barrier, but it was still a bit short of allowing a person to pass through.

"There's nothing wrong with the Sky-Sundering Axe; it's just that your power is too weak."

Wu Jiuling immediately identified the crux of the problem.

He looked at Su Changqing and said excitedly, "If your power were a bit stronger, you could definitely open a gateway large enough for a person to pass through."

Su Changqing smiled bitterly, "My cultivation realm is stuck at a bottleneck. To significantly increase my power, I need to break through to a higher realm."

"But without entering the new world, my 'Dao' can't advance."

Upon hearing this, Su Nan and Wu Jiuling both furrowed their brows.

Indeed, Su Changqing's power in the Divine Law Realm was already formidable, far exceeding the norm for his realm.

What held Su Changqing back was not the inability to increase his power, but the inherent limits of his realm.

Unless he broke through to a higher realm, his power would not increase much in the short term.

But that was the crux of the problem.

Without enough power, he couldn't open the new world.

And without opening the new world, Su Changqing's power was extremely difficult to increase.

This vicious cycle left them at a loss.

Suddenly, Wu Jiuling's eyes lit up, and he looked at the Sky-Sundering Axe in Su Changqing's hand.

"Perhaps it's not that your power is insufficient."

Su Changqing and Su Nan looked at him in surprise.

"Could it be that the Sky-Sundering Axe isn't solid enough?"

"Maybe if the Sky-Sundering Axe were a bit sharper, it could break through the barrier!"

Hearing this idea, Su Changqing and Su Nan's eyes brightened.

Especially Su Changqing.

Since the Martial Ancestor had left a message, it meant he had foreseen that Su Changqing would not have broken through the Divine Law Realm upon arriving here.

But if the Martial Ancestor knew this, why couldn't Su Changqing open the barrier?

The problem must lie with the Sky-Sundering Axe!

"Emperor Divine Metal."

Su Nan gazed into the distance, muttering to himself,

"The various forces should have quite a bit of it, right?"

...

Outside the Emperor Road on the Cangyan Continent.

With the opening of the Emperor Road, more and more Heavenly Prodigies gathered.

Infinite resources and numerous legacies lay before them on the Emperor Road; who could resist such temptation?

Even with the Emperor Road sealed by the Yuzhi Heavenly Prodigies, the fervent crowd could not be deterred.

"With so many of us, how can they block us!"

"Kill!"

With a roar, one person stepped onto the Emperor Road, and many of the powerful figures present followed suit.

After all, this was the territory of the Human Race, and their numbers were vast.

Even though many were still hesitant, this group of Heavenly Prodigies numbered in the thousands.

In terms of sheer numbers, the continent's Heavenly Prodigies and the Yuzhi's myriad races' Heavenly Prodigies were almost equal.

However, everyone expected a well-matched battle.

But what happened next left everyone pale-faced.

"Foolish."

The Yuzhi Heavenly Prodigies showed no intention of resisting, instead, they all wore cold smiles.

As the continent's powerful figures stepped onto the Emperor Road, a terrifying array erupted, unleashing overwhelming killing intent.

Boom!

Innumerable deadly techniques rained down like a storm.

The many powerful figures who had stepped onto the Emperor Road didn't even have a chance to retaliate; they were instantly cut down, their bodies littering the ground!

This scene left everyone present in shock.

Even the most exceptional Heavenly Prodigies could not help but grow serious.

"The Emperor Slaughtering Array!"

Someone whispered, causing the atmosphere to abruptly turn silent.

A complete Emperor Slaughtering Array—let alone those in the Divine Law Realm, even Sages would not dare to approach it rashly.

Moreover, the Emperor Road had specific requirements for cultivation.

Only those in the Divine Law Realm who had not yet comprehended the Law could enter when the Emperor Road opened.

This was why many Heavenly Prodigies, despite being capable of rapid breakthroughs, remained stuck in the Divine Law Realm.

The Law they could comprehend on the Emperor Road was vastly different from the Law they cultivated on the continent.

This was why individuals like Niuniu and Su Zi'an, who could have broken through long ago, remained in the Divine Law Realm.

With the Emperor Road now open, they finally had the chance to break through without restraint.

No one could have imagined that the Emperor Slaughtering Array set up by the myriad races would firmly seal their path forward.

Even their own elders couldn't lend a hand.

After all, beings above the Divine Law Realm could only reach Yuzhi through other means.

"If you want to keep throwing your lives away, be my guest."

The Heavenly Pride with two horns on his head said coldly, "Pass the Three Trials to enter the Emperor Road."

"Or break through the killing array and face the combined assault of over a thousand of us."

"Choose your path."

If it weren't for the fact that the only Heavenly Dao of this world was on the Cangyan Continent, the myriad races wouldn't have given this criminal clan any chance at all.

"What are the Three Trials?"

Someone from the Human Race asked, their voice filled with resentment.

Even though they had obtained the Heavenly Dao of the Cangyan Continent, they still had to face the trials set by the myriad races.

The frustration and anger in their hearts only fueled their growing desire for vengeance.

But there was nothing they could do; the time and place were all in the other side's favor, and they could only grit their teeth and accept it.

"Simple", the two-horned Heavenly Pride said casually, "The first trial tests potential. Those with an Emperor Body or exceptionally strong bloodlines can pass directly."

"The second trial tests combat prowess. Battle peers of your realm, and the victors can advance to the next trial, or—"

He paused and looked down at the Continent's Heavenly Pride, a cold smile on his face, "—challenge me directly."

"If you can defeat me, you can pass directly."

"The third trial tests insight. Understand the Dao laws we provide, and if you can grasp at least three-tenths of them, you can pass."

"Of course, if you don't want to attempt the third trial, you can leave the array, provided you can withstand the Emperor’s might emanating from the killing array."

When the rules of the Three Trials were announced, everyone present showed a slight change in expression.

Although there were only three trials, they were enough to block nine out of ten people from the Continent!

Testing potential, only those with an Emperor Body could pass. Who could achieve that?

Testing combat prowess, these Yuzhi Heavenly Pride all exuded terrifying auras. How many could stand against them?

The final trial testing insight seemed simple, but who knew how difficult the Dao laws they would provide would be?

The rules were almost entirely in the other side's hands.

If the myriad races wanted you to pass, you would pass. If they didn't like the look of you, they could block you at any point.

Unless you were a true prodigy, capable of overwhelming everything in your path.

But how many such people were there on the Continent?

"What is your name!"

At this moment, a Continent Heavenly Pride stepped forward, pointing his sword at the two-horned Heavenly Pride.

"Tianjiao Clan, Kasa."

Kasa spoke calmly, his gaze descending, "What, do you want to challenge me directly?"

As soon as he said this, laughter echoed among the myriad races' Heavenly Pride.

Kasa of the Tianjiao Clan was a well-known figure among the myriad races.

His completely deviant bloodline made his combat strength extremely formidable, comparable to that of a Human Race Emperor Body.

Although many prodigies from the myriad races had not come, Kasa alone was enough to block nine out of ten of the Human Race's Heavenly Pride!

"Humph! I want to see what you're made of!"

The Human Race Heavenly Pride shouted, moving swiftly to the Emperor Road.

Without any idle talk, his magical power surged, and the sword in his hand emitted a brilliant light, slicing down with a swift motion.

Boom!

A torrent of sword qi intertwined in the air, forming a net that enveloped Kasa.

The Continent's Heavenly Pride erupted in cheers upon seeing this.

The Continent's Heavenly Pride who had stepped forward was not weak, possessing peak Divine Law Realm cultivation and a formidable sword constitution.

Such talent was among the best even among the present Heavenly Pride.

However, just as everyone thought this would be a fierce battle—

Kasa remained calm, not even bothering to defend as he watched the torrent of sword qi descend.

Boom!

The brilliant light enveloped Kasa, but the sharp sword qi failed to pierce his skin.

The sword Heavenly Pride's expression changed slightly.

Kasa slowly raised his head and said coldly, "It seems that the Cangyan Continent, as the only holy land, has not nurtured any world-class experts."

"Instead, the comfortable environment has only produced weaklings like you."

As he spoke, Kasa didn't wait for the other to respond, slowly extending his hand.

"Die."

Boom!

The hand grew with the wind, quickly covering the sky and earth.

From within the hand, a pair of infinitely sharp horns pierced the void, instantly piercing through the chest of the Heavenly Pride.

Kasa's expression remained unchanged as he clenched his hand, tearing the Heavenly Pride apart.

All the Continent's Heavenly Pride present turned pale, their hearts trembling.

The strength of the sword Heavenly Pride had surpassed eighty percent of those present.

Yet, in Kasa's hands, he was like an ant, torn apart effortlessly.

How could they fight?

How many could stand against him?

"Could it be... we are destined to never reach the Emperor Road?"

Some of the ordinary Continent Heavenly Pride said bitterly, their faces filled with despair.

No one spoke, and a heavy atmosphere filled the air.

Suddenly, a Heavenly Pride murmured,

"Perhaps... someone can break through the myriad races' blockade, just like the Elven King did in the past."

These words sent a shock through everyone, and they quickly asked, "Who?"

The Heavenly Pride, hearing this, slowly raised his head and looked toward the Southern Territory,

"The Su Family, Su Changqing!"

(End of Chapter)

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