My whole clan is a master, I have become invincible by investing in my clan members

Chapter 917: 5 Gates (4000-word chapter)

More than twenty Yuan Shen realm masters? !

Gu Zheng felt his scalp tingling, and even his blood seemed to have stopped flowing.

What frightened him even more was that the aura of the white-haired old man standing in the front was actually integrated with the heaven and earth, like the incarnation of Tao. It seemed that as long as he wanted, he could mobilize the power of heaven and earth and turn everything into dust!

"Heaven and man are one..."

Gu Zheng was so shocked that his lips turned pale.

He originally thought that he was strong enough now and could be considered one of the strongest people in the Qin Dynasty.

But after experiencing all kinds of blows, he painfully discovered that he was still nothing.

At most, it just changed from an ant to a bigger ant.

Just when his mind was shocked.

Ding Xuan suddenly turned around.

"It's only been two years of seclusion, and yet you've achieved the good fortune you have today." He spoke in a leisurely tone, with a hint of profound meaning, "I'm sure the opportunity you've gained... is quite significant, isn't it?"

You must know that he, Ding, can have the good fortune he has today thanks to His Majesty Canghuang and Chief Jiang.

On the other hand, Gu Zheng did not enjoy such an opportunity, but he was still able to maintain such a terrifying speed of progress, which shows that the opportunity was not small.

And this is exactly why Ding Xuan is willing to take Gu Zheng from Zhu Yi.

After all, he was unwilling to give up any opportunity to gain opportunities for His Majesty and the Holy Ancestor.

Gu Zheng's expression froze, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

Although he didn't want to reveal his secret, he knew that he had no choice and no room for bargaining.

So, he took a deep breath, bowed his head and said, "Since the Master of the Household has asked, I will tell you the truth..."

Then, he slowly recounted his experiences over the years.

"Back then, I was on Cangwu Mountain and was severely injured by a punch from that child on the mountain. I almost died on the spot."

Having said that, Gu Zheng couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The pain of that punch is still fresh in my memory.

"At that time, I was seriously injured and my life was hanging by a thread. I was almost dying."

"But because of this, the blood in my body surged, and it unexpectedly activated a bronze ring that I had confiscated many years ago."

"And from that ring, I obtained a spatial coordinate..."

"Later, I was rescued by the Xuanshui Guards. After recuperating for many days, I followed the spatial coordinates and entered a secret realm."

"That secret realm is not an ordinary place of opportunity, but a place of inheritance left behind by a mysterious and powerful person!"

Ding Xuan nodded slightly, indicating that he should continue.

Gu Zheng adjusted his mood and continued, "In the secret realm, I found a stone tablet with a message from the owner. It mentioned that this secret realm is a place for selecting successors. There are five gates in total, and only by passing the tests can one obtain the true gift of the secret realm."

"After entering the secret realm, I barely managed to open the first gate and obtained a large amount of precious medicine... At the time, my injuries hadn't healed yet, so I simply ate and drank to my heart's content, swallowing everything in one gulp. I never imagined that those precious medicines would actually allow me to advance from the ninth level of the Sun Wheel Realm to the ninth level of the Myriad Aspects Realm!"

Ding Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this.

"Just by taking precious medicine, one can actually push his cultivation to the ninth level of the Myriad Realm?"

He was thinking in his heart, if this batch of precious medicines were handed over to the hands of a master alchemist and refined into pills, how amazing would their value be?

I'm afraid it's enough for a mortal to cultivate to the Yuanshen realm, right?

It would be a waste of such precious resources to use them on Gu Zheng.

"And this... is just the reward for the first gate?"

Then, aren’t there even more amazing creations hidden behind the remaining four gates?

In an instant, Ding Xuan's eyes became extremely deep. "Have you tried to open the second door?"

Gu Zheng smiled bitterly and nodded: "More than just trying? I spent three whole months in the secret realm, trying my best, but the door didn't budge at all."

"I realized that my strength was not enough to break through the second gate, so I had no choice but to leave the secret realm temporarily and make plans after my cultivation level improved."

When Ding Xuan heard this, a hint of thought appeared in his eyes.

"Five gates..."

"If the value of the treasures inside the back gate increases exponentially, then... the owner of the secret realm must be at least a Saint King, possibly even a Great Sage!"

Thinking of this, his expression changed slightly, and he nodded slowly: "This matter is of great importance. I will report it to His Majesty as soon as possible."

"If the news is true, you will certainly benefit."

Gu Zheng was shocked and quickly bowed: "Thank you for your cultivation, Master Shaofu! But..."

He paused slightly, then lowered his head and said respectfully, "The discoverer of this secret realm was not me, but you, the Shaofu."

Ding Xuan raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and looked at him with a playful look: "Oh?"

Gu Zheng spoke in an extremely earnest tone, whispering, "Such a great achievement, how could a small person like me dare to get involved?"

"If Master Shaofu wants to take it, I have absolutely no objection!"

He knew very well that if the other party really wanted to take all the credit, he would have no room to fight back.

It would be better to offer it voluntarily to show your loyalty.

Ding Xuan stared at him for a while, then suddenly chuckled: "Haha, Master Gu, you are quite tactful..."

Gu Zheng quickly shook his head and waved his hands, saying, "Don't talk about Palace Master or not. It's really embarrassing for me. Master Shaofu, just call me Little Gu."

Ding Xuan laughed out loud: "Hahaha, Xiao Gu, this kid is teachable!"

"Don't worry, I won't take the credit for myself. What's yours will naturally be yours."

Gu Zheng felt relieved and knelt down without hesitation, "Thank you for your appreciation!"

Ding Xuan nodded with satisfaction, then stopped smiling and said in a serious tone, "We'll make a decision on these matters after we return to the imperial capital."

"The most urgent matter right now is the Seven Clans Competition held by the royal family at Cangwu Mountain."

"This matter was personally presided over by the Holy Ancestor. It was so large in scale that it spread across the five regions and attracted the attention of countless people."

"You are now Cang Ling's subject. When accompanying me on this journey, please do not be disrespectful, otherwise..."

He paused and looked at Gu Zheng meaningfully.

Gu Zheng's heart was slightly shaken, and he immediately clasped his fists in a serious manner: "I understand! I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

Ding Xuan nodded with satisfaction, waved his sleeves and said, "Well, that's great. Let's go."

As soon as he finished speaking, the white-haired celestial being raised his hand slightly, and with a light wave, an extremely gorgeous vehicle appeared instantly.

The vehicle is exquisitely carved, glowing with colorful divine light and exuding a long-lasting aura.

And in front of the car, four spirit horses followed like shadows!

“This… this is…”

Gu Zheng's pupils shrank and his lips opened slightly in shock.

It was because he discovered that the aura of each spirit horse was comparable to his own!

"A ninth-level spirit beast in the Myriad Realm can only be used to pull a cart?!"

At this moment, Gu Zheng sadly discovered that after two years of seclusion, not only was his strength not as good as his former subordinate Zhu Yi, but he could not even defeat the beast that pulled the cart of Cang Ling official even if he tried his best!

He lowered his head slightly, feeling an indescribable sense of confusion in his heart.

"What on earth have I been doing in seclusion for the past two years?"

However, Ding Xuan ignored Gu Zheng's shock.

He knew very well that it would take a long time for Gu Zheng, a remnant of the old era, to fully digest and adapt to the strength of the Cang Ling Dynasty.

After all, he had encountered situations like this before.

Many monks who have been in seclusion for many years, after experiencing a breakthrough, become extremely confident and feel that they have mastered their magical powers. They fantasize that after they are born, they will be able to sweep the world and become the founder of a sect, and they will be very happy.

However, things went against their wishes. Most people encountered Cangling officers and soldiers as soon as they left the border because they disturbed the public or did not obey Cangling laws.

As a result, without exception, they were all caught on the spot and sent to prison for reform.

Thinking of this, Ding Xuan shook his head and walked straight to the car: "Let's go."

As soon as the words fell, four spirit horses neighed towards the sky, their bodies shining with brilliance. Layers of spirit clouds rose from their hooves, carrying Ding Xuan's vehicle through the air and straight into the sky!

At the same time, the more than 20 powerful men also took off into the air, their figures streaking across the sky like meteors, and silently followed behind the carriage.

Their aura was restrained, but there was a cold and silent pressure spreading out, causing countless cultivators below to look up, all of them shocked and afraid to speak.

A group of people flew across the sky in a mighty procession.

The vast sky was streaked with brilliant lights, as if the gods were patrolling the sky, with unparalleled majesty!

Shortly after.

Somewhere in Xuantian Realm.

The world was silent, with only the howling wind stirring up clouds of dust.

High in the sky, two figures were floating quietly.

A man with a body as big as a mountain, surrounded by the aura of Tao and with a restrained divine light.

Although he did not deliberately release the pressure, but standing on the top of the sky, he had a majestic momentum that could swallow up the heaven and earth!

This person is none other than the Quasi-Emperor Qingyue!

The other person was dressed in black tights, with a stern face and a faint blood-red light in his pupils. He looked so strange and cold that people dared not look directly at him.

He is Jiang Han, who has honed his realm to the extreme!

Today, with the help of Senior Qingyue, I returned to Xuantian Realm again, ready to break through here and become a saint!

"Boy, are you ready?"

Qingyue looked at Jiang Han and suddenly spoke.

Jiang Han nodded slightly, clenched his fists, and responded in a deep voice: "Of course I'm ready!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying aura burst out from his body and swept in all directions!

In an instant, the world around changed suddenly, dark clouds rolled, thunder roared, lightning streaked across the sky, and a murderous aura was pressing in!

It was as if everything between heaven and earth began to tremble because of this breath, even the void was stagnant!

Seeing this, Qingyue showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Good boy, you can actually cause such a strange phenomenon in heaven and earth."

"It seems that this calamity is tens or even hundreds of times more dangerous than an ordinary saint's calamity, and it may even reach the power of a saint king!"

He narrowed his eyes, observed calmly, and constantly calculated the situation in his mind.

"I don't know if this kid can survive this disaster."

He knew clearly that if he wanted to survive the tribulation, he could only rely on his own strength.

If you try to use opportunistic methods, such as relying on external objects or the power of others, you will suffer backlash, making the natural disaster stronger and more dangerous.

Therefore, even though he knew that Jiang Han was carrying the imperial weapon, he still did not dare to let his guard down.

Afterwards, in order to avoid affecting Jiang Han's tribulation, Qingyue disappeared from the spot in a flash, hid in the void, and began to observe secretly.

Soon, Jiang Han was the only one left in the world, preparing to face the upcoming Saint Tribulation.

...........

at the same time.

Dozens of miles away, on top of a towering mountain, two figures stood quietly.

One of them was wearing a black robe and had a weathered face. He was the elder of Xuantian Taoist Sect.

His name: Wang Xingxun.

He is a powerful cultivator at the second level of Saint King.

The other person, with a slender figure and extraordinary temperament, is Feng Juechen, the son of Xuantian Taoist Sect and the number one prodigy in the Xuantian Realm.

Once upon a time, he looked down upon his peers with an invincible attitude. However, he was defeated miserably by the Young Emperor. He was hurt in his heart, his faith in Taoism was shattered, and he fell into deep confusion.

Later, under the guidance of his elder Wang Xingxun, he wanted to travel around the world, see the changes in the world, temper his heart, and regain his confidence.

Now, he happened to pass by this place and saw Jiang Han preparing to overcome the tribulation.

Feng Juechen glanced at the figure in the sky and whispered to himself, "With such an aura, is this person preparing to transcend the Saint Tribulation?"

The thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't pay attention to it and was about to leave.

However, the next moment, he heard the voice of his ancestor: "Wait a little longer."

Feng Juechen's heart moved, and he was slightly curious: "Ancestor, what are you doing?"

Wang Xingxun's expression was solemn, his eyes fixed on the sky. He slowly said, "It's not simple. This is not an ordinary saint's tribulation..."

"Oh?" Feng Juechen raised his eyebrows.

He didn't care much at first, but suddenly he became interested and looked up at the horizon again.

But as soon as he looked up into the sky, he heard a muffled "boom" sound, which made his eardrum hurt!

In the sky, dark clouds rolled, thunder and lightning flashed, and darkness enveloped the place.

As the purple lightning flashed through the clouds like a long dragon, the space shook, as if the distorted air was trembling!

Even though the distance was very far, Feng Juechen could still feel a breath of destruction coming towards him, as if the laws between heaven and earth were collapsing!

"What...what is this?"

Feng Juechen's pupils suddenly shrank.

He suddenly realized that the Saint Tribulation before him was completely different from what he had imagined!

At this time, Wang Xingxun had already seen through the mystery and sighed, "I didn't expect that such a person could appear in this era... The taboos of heaven and earth are no longer something that can be summarized by the calamity of a saint."

"This is—divine punishment!"

Curse!

Feng Juechen's heart was shocked.

Suddenly, he remembered a record he had seen in an ancient book.

"In ancient times, there were cultivators who practiced methods that defied the will of Heaven and possessed forbidden physiques that were unacceptable to Heaven and Earth."

"When he undergoes the tribulation, he will surely be punished by heaven, and he will be completely destroyed."

"This calamity is extremely dangerous, a thousand times more severe than the calamities faced by ordinary people. It is a 100% certainty of death."

"But if you can successfully overcome the tribulation, you will surely achieve peerless status and hopefully ascend to the path of the Emperor!"

At this moment, Feng Juechen's mind was buzzing and his mind was shaken.

"If you can succeed, you will be a peerless talent and have the potential to become an emperor!"

"This man's appearance is no less than that of the Young Emperor."

"When did such a person appear in my Xuantian Realm?!"

"Could it be that this person is also from the outside world?"

Thinking of this, Feng Juechen felt his head buzzing.

Once upon a time, he was the most dazzling existence in the Xuantian Realm, known as the number one prodigy, looking down on all the heroes and surpassing his peers.

But in recent days, it has suffered a series of devastating blows.

Cognition is completely shattered, the heart of Tao is damaged, and the worldview is reshaped.

After witnessing today's scene, he became even more confused, already confused.