Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1035: Chapter 1034: 18 Humanoid Steles

Ye Tianchen was utterly shocked. He never anticipated that this legendary flourishing era of cultivation in the Martial Arts World actually appeared at the late Ancient Times to the early Ancient stage. And at that time, the one who finally became the unrivaled figure of this era’s ultimate power was unexpectedly the first Emperor Realm peerless figure in the legend of the Human Clan - the Overlord Immortal King!

What surprised Ye Tianchen even more was that, according to the legend passed down from the Buddhist Sect as told by Master Fang Yi, the Overlord Immortal King, who dominated the Heavenly Vault and commanded the heavens and earth, achieving respect from all species and universal submission, might have given up the chance of eternal life and becoming immortal, choosing instead to die in the world. Why? For what reason?

It’s truly compelling to ponder this question. For eons, countless cultivators, be they from the Ancient Alien Race, the Demon Clan, or the slowly rising Human Clan, have strived with all their might on this path. They faced endless tribulations and hardships, yet persisted resolutely, all for the opportunity to gain power, prolong their lifespan, and seize the chance for eternal life and immortality. Yet, no one succeeded. There isn’t a single instance of attaining immortality in the annals of Human Clan history.

Eternal Life, Immortality, these are the dreams of all cultivators, the realm they strive for by any means necessary, the goal they aim to achieve. Ye Tianchen is no exception. There’s no reason for it, except that they are all people fighting against the heavens. The most fundamental magic law in this Martial Arts World is life, aging, illness, and death. To achieve immortal life truly means contesting against the heavens, reaching a realm desired by all cultivators, thereby completely transcending the magic law of this Martial Arts World. Otherwise, in the end, it all amounts to nothing, only to turn into a heap of yellow earth.

How many have perished on this road, how many have died with unclosing eyes, how many, at the end of their lives, dared to ask the heavens, is there truly immortality?

However, if the Overlord Immortal King truly abandoned the chance of eternal life and becoming immortal, it would be shocking and bewildering. Why? Why did he do so? Abandoning the hope of eternal life and immortality, and choosing death, choosing to pass away in this world is truly puzzling and incomprehensible...

”I don’t know, this matter is really perplexing. If such a supreme powerhouse ultimately gave up on eternal life and becoming immortal, then there can only be one possibility, and that is there are no immortals in the world...” Master Fang Yi stated with a hint of unwillingness in his words.

Ye Tianchen also furrowed his brow. Is there truly no immortality in this world? No matter how hard you try, no matter how much you give up, sacrifice, endure suffering, and loneliness, in the end, does it all amount to nothing, only to become a pile of yellow earth?

No! No! No!

”If there really is no Immortal Domain in this world, then create an Immortal Domain, give countless cultivators hope, can’t let such tragic scenes happen again and again...”

Suddenly, Feng Qingyang’s words echoed in Ye Tianchen’s mind: If there is no Immortal Domain, then create an Immortal Domain, can’t let such tragedies continue to happen, it’s truly unacceptable.

”No, I believe there must be immortality. A powerhouse like the Overlord Immortal King has reached heights we cannot imagine. I think if he truly chose to pass away and gave up on eternal life and becoming immortal, it must be because he foresaw something...” Ye Tianchen clenched his fists tightly as he spoke.

”I also hope it’s so, but...” Master Fang Yi still shook his head. This world has witnessed billions of years, an incredibly long time, yet there is no instance of achieving immortality, truly leading to some despair. This world is probably devoid of eternal life and becoming immortal; everyone must succumb to the passage of time, and many have internally accepted this fact.

”Even if there is no eternal life and becoming immortal, we must create an Immortal Domain. I swear by my blood!” Ye Tianchen interrupted Master Fang Yi’s words decisively.

”This...”

Master Fang Yi was taken aback, incredulously looking at Ye Tianchen. Suddenly, it was as if he saw another person’s silhouette appearing on Ye Tianchen’s body. That silhouette was awe-inspiring, the aura was one of domination over the Heavenly Vault and invincibility.

”Even if there is no Immortal Domain, still create an Immortal Domain... Master Ye possesses great wisdom and talent, please accept my bow!” Master Fang Yi couldn’t help but press his palms together and bow to Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen snapped back to reality and quickly supported Master Fang Yi, preventing him from bowing down. The Buddhist Sect had shown him kindness, and Master Fang Yi was a highly respected monk, someone Ye Tianchen naturally held in high regard; how could he accept Master Fang Yi’s bow? He simply smiled and said, ”There’s no need for this, Master. If I ever possess the divine skills, I will surely strive for it, even at the cost of my life without regret...”

”With Master Ye’s great talent and wisdom, I thank you on behalf of all the world’s cultivators. I hope I can live to see that day. I have a feeling that the person capable of accomplishing this, by then, will be universally revered by all cultivators and all species, and that person must be you!” Master Fang Yi nodded as he spoke.

”Haha, universally revered by all species? I dare not think of it, becoming the second Overlord Immortal King?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh.

”No matter what, having such a thought, Master Ye, is filled with compassion, thinking for all the world’s cultivators!” Master Fang Yi affirmed solemnly.

Ye Tianchen said nothing, rather he headed towards the eighteen humanoid steles not far away. Those steles were shrouded in a mist, obscuring them, only showing shadows of people. When Ye Tianchen walked over, although Master Fang Yi had already told him those steles were human-shaped, Ye Tianchen was still surprised to find that the eighteen humanoid steles were so vividly lifelike, leaving a shocking impression. Despite being steles, they exuded an aura of powerful strength.

”These seem just like real people, vividly lifelike. Is this the secret of one of the Buddhist Sect’s strongest Sealing Arrays?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but murmur to himself.

”These eighteen humanoid steles are like real people, but their bodies are made entirely of stone. My senior brother Fang Zheng and I have tried many times to explore their mysteries, but we always ended up with nothing. I hope you may gain some insight, having cultivated the Yijin Jing Treasure Book!” Master Fang Yi spoke.

In front of Ye Tianchen appeared eighteen humanoid steles, each one exquisitely lifelike. Aside from their stone-crafted bodies, every other aspect, including facial expressions, was the same as real people, truly incredible. Moreover, each stele emitted an incredible power. Especially these eighteen humanoid steles, arranged neatly without disorder, the sight alone presented an immensely powerful aura.

”Master, let me take a closer look at each one!” Ye Tianchen suggested.

”I will wait here for Master Ye!” Master Fang Yi nodded in agreement.

Ye Tianchen walked step by step towards the eighteen humanoid steles, observing from the first to the last. He discovered each of the eighteen steles was intricately lifelike, each exuding a mysterious aura, the origin of which was unfathomable. Moreover, the visage of each humanoid stele was identical, bald-headed. Ye Tianchen used his powerful Divine Thought to probe them, but as he expected, he found nothing. Despite their lifelike appearance, from inside out, they were wholly stone, devoid of vitality. Although Ye Tianchen surmised that Master Fang Yi and Master Fang Zheng must have tried countless methods to explore them and always came up empty-handed, meaning that using these common methods to probe the steles would be futile. If there were any information to be gained, Master Fang Yi and Master Fang Zheng would have already uncovered it!

As Ye Tianchen stood before the eighteen human-shaped steles, he regarded each one from head to toe. He noticed that every single one was extraordinarily lifelike, emanating a mysterious aura that defied understanding. The visages of the sculptures were identical, each one bald-headed. Despite probing with his powerful Divine Thought, Ye Tianchen found nothing unusual. Despite speculating that perhaps Master Fang Yi and Master Fang Zheng had already employed countless methods to investigate, they had never found success. This indicated that using the obvious methods to examine these steles would yield no results. If there were any secrets hidden within, Master Fang Yi and Master Fang Zheng would have discovered them long ago!

As he returned to his original position, Ye Tianchen furrowed his brows and said, ”These eighteen humanoid steles are very strange. Clearly they all emit powerful auras, but one can’t fathom where it comes from. They’re merely lifeless stone constructs, yet they can emanate such energy without a source. It’s truly puzzling...”

”Back then, my senior brother Fang Zheng and I couldn’t unravel the mystery within these eighteen humanoid steles. If we could, we would have already known the setup method of the Eighteen Golden Arhat Array, and wouldn’t be at a loss against that shaking egg!” Master Fang Yi frowned as he confided.

”If even someone of Master Fang Zheng’s realm couldn’t decipher their secrets, it seems acquiring any information from them would also be difficult for me!” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but chuckle as he acknowledged the challenge.

”These eighteen humanoid steles, built by that Buddhist sage senior after sealing that egg, might have been crafted only to record his feat of exterminating that Ancient Race and performing such a mighty Sealing Array. We believe these steles inherently possess no special qualities...” pondered Master Fang Yi.

”No, I don’t believe that. What left behind by a great monk of the Buddhist Sect would never be so simple. Let me try again...” Ye Tianchen exclaimed, a hint of golden light flashing in his eyes. (To be continued. If you like this, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)