"Cough cough."
The Sanqing Emperor coughed dryly as he looked at Ning Tian, "Your physique is very good, and the opportunity I have is not very suitable for you."
Of course.
This statement by the Sanqing Emperor was only meant to give himself a way to step down.
He certainly couldn't say that the opportunity he had to improve one's physique was utterly incomparable to Ning Tian's, could he?
Did the emperor not care about face?
Ning Tian smiled, not exposing the Sanqing Emperor's words. After all, he also had not revealed that he himself possessed the body of a heavenly god.
"Alright."
The soul body of the Sanqing Emperor returned to his skeletal side, his expression indifferent, "I have imbued my remaining soul into this ring for a reason—to continue the legacy of the Sanqing Emperor!"
"Unfortunately, in the past hundred years, no one has succeeded."
At this, the group within the main hall was inwardly shaken: in a hundred years, not one person had succeeded?
"Predecessor Sanqing, if I may be so bold to ask, what will happen if one fails the challenge?" At this moment, a proud young genius plucked up the courage to ask.
"Death."
The Sanqing Emperor replied indifferently.
"Dead?"
The crowd was stunned, their expressions changing dramatically.
"Only those who obtain the inheritance of my mausoleum may leave alive. Otherwise, the outcome will be spelled in one word: death!"
The Sanqing Emperor stated plainly.
"As for just now, consider it the first round of the trial."
With these words, the atmosphere among the surrounding people suddenly felt off.
The trial just now?
The crowd was puzzled.
Could it be referring to the pressure of the spiritual energy just now?
But, everyone had withstood it.
However, what the Sanqing Emperor said next caused everyone's faces to change dramatically!
"Those who did not break through the pressure just now are all losers!"
A cold statement echoed.
The Sanqing Emperor casually lifted his hand and pressed down!
Boom!
Boom!
"Ahh!"
"Ahh! Ahh!"
Screams continued to arise.
Those who had not broken through the pressure just now turned into puffs of blood mist, and in an instant, half the people in the main hall were gone!
"Emperors are truly capricious!"
After seeing the Sanqing Emperor who had been jovial just moments ago now mercilessly killing half the people in the hall,
Ning Tian gritted his teeth.
Behind him, four or five disciples of the Demonic Sect had also been crushed into blood mist.
"This time, the Yaochi Holy Land will not participate."
At this moment, the Sanqing Emperor spoke again lightly. With a wave of his hand, Elder Qinglin flew out from the blood mist prison and landed in front of the women of the Yaochi Holy Land.
Seeing this scene, the surrounding people were extremely envious.
But they could only envy.
Who let the Yaochi Holy Land have deep connections with the Sanqing Emperor?
"Children of the Yaochi, you may wait here. My inheritance is not suitable for you. After the trial ends, I will send you out."
The Sanqing Emperor spoke indifferently to the people of the Yaochi.
"Thank you, Predecessor Sanqing."
Elder Qinglin led the women in salutation.
It's best to avoid getting involved in turbulent waters if one can.
"Predecessor Sanqing, I have another friend."
At this time, the Saintess of Yaochi spoke slowly, her worried gaze falling on Ning Tian.
"Oh? This young man?"
The Sanqing Emperor smiled faintly, looking at the Saintess of Yaochi, "Is this young man your husband?"
".Ah?"
The Saintess of Yaochi was startled, her pretty face flushed red as she hurriedly shook her head, "No, he's not."
"Perhaps the one you love?"
The Sanqing Emperor asked again.
"I…"
The Saintess of Yaochi bit her lip, confusion flashing in her eyes, shaking her head again: "Also, not really."
"Well then, there is your answer. Young lady, just stand by and watch."
The Sanqing Emperor's words were unquestionable, not giving the Saintess of Yaochi a chance to speak.
"My Lady, there's no harm."
Ning Tian smiled reassuringly at the Saintess of Yaochi, "I'm actually quite interested in Predecessor Sanqing's inheritance."
"Ancestor…"
Hearing Ning Tian's words, the Saintess of Yaochi's eyes filled with concern.
"Hahaha."
The Sanqing Emperor laughed heartily, looking at Ning Tian, a gleam flashed in his eyes.
"To be honest, young man, obtaining my inheritance would greatly enhance your physique."
Hmm?
Hearing this, Ning Tian paused for a moment, narrowing his eyes.
According to the words of the Sanqing Emperor, the inheritance of the Sanqing Emperor must be something beneficial to the body of a heavenly god!
"Having heard the words of Predecessor Sanqing, my interest is piqued even more."
"Hahaha!"
"Then prove it with your strength!" The Sanqing Emperor laughed, "Young man, just make sure not to die within. After all, your physique is quite rare."
After speaking.
The Sanqing Emperor wasted no more words, his hand trembling violently towards the ground.
Boom!
Rumble…
Subsequently, the nine stone doors that were originally engraved on the walls of the main hall slowly emerged into reality.
Arranged in order within the main hall!
"This is the second barrier of the mausoleum, the Gate of Life and Death!"
"These nine doors; three lead to life, three to death, and three to the gates of dreams."
"Those who enter the gate of life survive."
"Those who enter the gate of death perish."
"Those who enter the gate of dreams fall into an eternal nightmare, lost within."
With the appearance of the nine doors, the Sanqing Emperor's introductory words resounded.
"This…"
"With only a one-third chance of life, this…"
Hearing the words of the Sanqing Emperor, the crowd's eyes filled with deep trouble.
Only the gate of life ensures survival.
While the gate of dreams does not lead directly to death, to be eternally trapped within it is no different from death, is it?
A one-third chance.
It's too difficult to choose.
"I can give you a hint." At this time, the Sanqing Emperor suddenly spoke.
"Really?"
"Thank you, Sanqing Emperor!"
At this, the group's despairing eyes once again filled with hope.
"Within each gate, the essence of life and death are extremely clear," the Sanqing Emperor said slowly.
Hearing this, everyone sensed towards the nine gates, and soon, faces lit up with joy.
"Thank you, Predecessor Sanqing!"
Very quickly, people determined which were the gates of life and death, their faces joyous as they stepped through.
More and more people headed towards the gate of life they sensed.
Ling Ao and Zhu Yuanbao did not listen to the Sanqing Emperor; they sensed for a moment and entered one gate together.
And some people felt there was something wrong—how could the Sanqing Emperor be so kind to give a hint?
There's a high possibility he used a reverse statement.
The gate of life might be the gate of death!
The gate of death might be the gate of life!
Therefore, a portion of people went towards the opposite doors.
"Something is off…"
Ning Tian frowned. No matter how he looked at it, these doors were all suspicious.
At this moment, Ning Tian was the only one left in the main hall, along with the women of the Yaochi Holy Land who were not participating.
"Young friend, you're not going in?"
The Sanqing Emperor looked over.
Ning Tian narrowed his eyes. Since he couldn't figure it out, it was time to see through the heart of the Sanqing Emperor himself!
"System, use the Heart-Reading Card!"
Ning Tian commanded silently in his heart.
[Using Heart-Reading Card!]
[Use successful!]
[Current Heart-Reading Card duration: One hour!]
With the Heart-Reading Card used, Ning Tian looked at the Sanqing Emperor, and his thoughts echoed instantly in Ning Tian's mind.
"These cultivators are still too young!"
"Life and death, life can also be death, and death can also be life. In such a cycle, one cannot escape from the word 'death'."
Hmm?
Hearing this voice, Ning Tian was shocked!
So, whether it is the gate of life or the gate of death, both lead to death!
In that case…
Only the gate of dreams remains.
By breaking the gate of dreams, one can find a way to live!
Ning Tian's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and after sensing the gates of life and death, he decisively chose another door.
"This young lad…"
Seeing Ning Tian choose the gate of dreams, the Sanqing Emperor narrowed his eyes.
"Seems like, he's quite interesting…"
(End of this chapter)