Eternal Tale

”Silence!”

A voice like rolling thunder erupted from the high platform in the square, filled with authority.

In an instant, everyone was shaken to their core, immediately quieting down, not daring to make a sound, their gazes all focused forward.

An elder with an immortal demeanor stood there like a towering mountain peak, his gaze as sharp as a sword sweeping over the crowd.

Wherever his gaze landed, people bowed their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.

The elder was in the Void Refinement realm, responsible for overseeing the disciple test this time. His every word and action stirred the world’s energy, his majesty vast and intimidating.

Beside the elder were three individuals: a woman in the Divine Transformation Realm and two youths in the Elemental Infant Realm.

Aside from some disciples from major families, many people below the stage looked at these powerful figures with awe in their eyes.

”I am Ji Daoxiu, and I will be presiding over today’s entrance test. According to the rules of the Wild Heaven Region, low-level cultivators who survive to the end can enter the Xuanji Sacred Land. This is... the Killing Dao Blessed Land.”

The elder’s gaze was cold as he looked down at the thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators below, speaking each word with gravity, ”It’s not too late to withdraw now. The Wild Heaven Region has never been a sacred land for cultivating immortality. Daring to enter Xuanji means a perilous path ahead!”Ji Daoxiu’s aura was so oppressive it made it hard to breathe, making it feel as if one was in an icy wasteland, the air around them frozen, with a terrifying killing intent swirling in the heavens and earth, constantly assaulting their minds.

Upon hearing this, the faces of thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators changed slightly, but most remained resolute, having already made up their minds at the moment of choice, unwilling to retreat now.

In a remote corner.

A gentle sword hum echoed as Chen Batian retrieved a pitch-black longsword from his storage ring, its dark luster reflecting under the sunlight.

Faint streaks of purple lightning flickered on the blade, as if thunder had been subdued within it. The hilt was simply adorned, yet it contained the profound essence of the world’s Dao.

”Batian, are you going to use this sword?” Chen Yanshu’s gentle voice sounded, as he glanced sideways, ”This was personally forged by Ancestor Bull, a weapon of great slaughter, it might be inappropriate.”

”Yanshu, I want to try ’Darkness’.” Chen Batian smiled brightly, placing the longsword on his back, ”It won’t take their lives. On this journey to Xuanji Sacred Land, Elder Xun wants me to practice my sword.”

”Alright, then I won’t intervene.” Chen Yanshu smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over Ji Daoxiu, ”No need to hide anything, make the name of Chen Batian resound throughout the Wild Heaven Region.”

”Hahaha...”

Excitement flashed in Chen Batian’s eyes, his heart somewhat stirred, ”I can’t wait to meet the various prodigies of the region, especially those from the longevity families.”

”Just remember what Elder Xun and Ancestor Bull told us, the Chen family will continue to emerge, this is just the beginning.”

Chen Yanshu said calmly, holding a small white booklet in his hand, which was his magical artifact. He then stopped speaking and looked towards a certain place in the distance.

There stood a tall human Foundation Establishment cultivator, armored to the teeth.

He was covered in magical artifacts, his spiritual energy fluctuations extraordinary, likely at the limit of what a Foundation Establishment cultivator could wield.

Moreover, all ten of his fingers bore storage rings, his aura impressive, clearly a scion of a super wealthy cultivation family in the region, exuding wealth.

He was surrounded by a crowd of Foundation Establishment cultivators, but not because they were trying to curry favor. Anyone daring to tread the path of immortality had their pride; how could they be swayed by spirit stones?

”Greetings, Brother Jin!”

”Hmm? This fellow Daoist is at the late Foundation Establishment stage, since you give me, Jin Bao, this face, calling me Brother Jin, take these hundred mid-grade spirit stones!”

Jin Bao’s gaze sharpened, his voice full of vigor, as he tossed out a hundred mid-grade spirit stones, saying loudly, ”No need to refuse, consider it making a friend, use it to buy some Qi-Enhancing Pills.”

”Brother Jin is generous!”

”In the Killing Dao Blessed Land, who would dare make a move against Brother Jin?!”

”Indeed, Brother Jin is a model for us Foundation Establishment cultivators, surely there will be a place for him in Xuanji Sacred Land.”

...

The surrounding crowd earnestly cupped their hands in respect, genuinely sincere, without a trace of flattery.

”No need, everyone.” Jin Bao shook his head, waving his hand, acting like an elder, ”Even if someone makes a move against me, I won’t hold it against you all, I don’t like playing those fake games.”

”Hehe...” The crowd laughed, the atmosphere harmonious, with even more Foundation Establishment cultivators coming to pay their respects, stealing the spotlight from the Void Refinement expert.

In the distance.

At this moment, Chen Batian’s eyes widened slightly, also noticing Jin Bao, calling him Brother Jin earned a hundred mid-grade spirit stones?!

Over the years, Elder Xun had never given him so many spirit stones to spend!

Wouldn’t calling him Brother Jin earn a thousand mid-grade spirit stones... if he called him Grandpa Jin, then...

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his feet unconsciously moving, such a good opportunity, but was suddenly stopped by Chen Yanshu.

Chen Batian was taken aback, growling lowly, ”Yanshu, aren’t we taking those spirit stones?! They’re free!”

”Don’t casually owe others favors.”

Chen Yanshu’s words were calm and steady, a glint of deep light flashing in his eyes, ”If you want them, in the blessed land, kill him and destroy the evidence, you can get more.”

”...You.”

”What do you think?”

”Forget it.”

Chen Batian sighed, still looking longingly at Jin Bao, ”Ancestor Bull said not earning is a huge loss... Yanshu, didn’t Elder Xun teach you that?!”

”Elder Xun only taught me not to focus on immediate gains, to take one step and see a hundred steps ahead. If you accept the spirit stones, it’s the beginning of a mistake.”

”......”

Chen Batian’s lips moved twice, but he didn’t speak.

Looking at Chen Yanshu’s meticulous demeanor, it was hard to imagine he was taught by Elder Xun, he always thought Elder Xun and Ancestor Bull had similar personalities.

They didn’t dwell on this topic, instead shifting to analyze the surrounding environment and the subtle changes in the world.

This was the innate talent of Chen Batian and Chen Yanshu, far surpassing ordinary beings in sensitivity and the absolute rationality deep within, truly super cultivation beings!

Buzz—

As the conversations heated up, Ji Daoxiu sneered, looking at them with eyes as if seeing dead men.

He took out a seemingly ordinary stone orb, pinched a spell with two fingers, and the orb shot into the sky, suddenly emitting a brilliant seven-colored spiritual light that enveloped all the Foundation Establishment cultivators!

With a chorus of exclamations, everyone seemed to be instantly transported to a completely different world—

Here, the sky was dark, ancient trees towered in all directions, the forest dense, blocking out the sun.

The air was filled with the scent of decaying vegetation, and the distant, hollow roars of unknown giant beasts echoed, tinged with a hint of terror.

In some places, black mist swirled, cold winds gusted, and the occasional rustling sound came from the forest, as if something was watching this group of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Under an ancient tree.

Chen Batian and Chen Yanshu gathered, their expressions calm, eyes devoid of any worry or fear.

”Seventeen Golden Core beast lairs, blessed lands, outsiders watching.”

Chen Batian’s voice was cold, his hand gripping the sword hilt behind him, he looked to the side, speaking slowly, ”Should we hide our strength... Yanshu.”

”No need, if people block us, kill them; if beasts block us, slay them.”

Chen Yanshu’s eyes glinted with cold light, his voice low and deep, ”No need to hide anything, we have those two extraordinary figures behind us, why hold back.”

”Understood.” Chen Batian took a deep breath, and just as he finished speaking, a shadow suddenly lunged at him from behind!