ATPnovel Chapter 33 Entering the Void Heaven Palace
Chapter 33 Entering the Void Heaven Palace
Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Over the course of the year, the islands on the outskirts of the Tianfeng Sea, used for observing spatial storms, had expanded into a temporary base camp for cultivators of astonishing size. Cultivators from all over the human realm flocked to the islands, with Nascent Soul cultivators everywhere, Core Formation cultivators as numerous as hairs on a cow, and even the aura of Deity Transformation cultivators had increased several times over. The air was filled with a sense of oppression and excitement before an impending great battle.
Wang Tianlong had left the deserted island and found a secluded place to cultivate in seclusion on an island closer to the core area and with a more diverse population. He thoroughly refined the newly acquired imitation spiritual treasure, the "Four Flames Fan," and also drew some "Minor Teleportation Talismans" and other high-level talismans for unforeseen circumstances. As for the crucial Azure Mist Fruit, he suppressed his urge to consume it immediately and decided to save it for after entering the Void Heaven Palace, to be used depending on the situation.
During this time, he returned to the deserted island to check. The restrictions on Master Qingmu's cave were still in place, indicating that his injuries had not yet healed or that he was still in seclusion. Wang Tianlong left a communication talisman, briefly explaining the matter of the Void Heaven Palace and his own whereabouts, and then did not wait any longer.
Finally, at dawn, the terrifying spatial storm that had shrouded the Void Heaven Palace for four years subsided. The once chaotic and turbulent core area, though still shrouded in a thin spiritual mist and slightly fragile in space, was no longer plagued by deadly gales and spatial rifts. The majestic and ancient Void Heaven Palace was now fully revealed before everyone's eyes, its tightly closed, massive doors and the three powerful ancient seal characters above them exuding an irresistible allure.
Almost immediately after the storm subsided, dozens of incredibly powerful auras shot into the sky!
On a temporarily cleared platform in the center of the island, Ling Yunchen, the Palace Master of the Star Palace, Xuan Qingzi, one of the Three Elders of Kunwu, and more than ten representatives from various forces, including the Great Jin Royal Family, the Demon Blood Sea Palace, and the three major royal families of the Demon Clan, gathered together. They represented the strongest force currently gathered in the Tianfeng Sea Region and were the most qualified to set the rules.
Palace Master Ling Yunchen's gaze swept over everyone present, then turned to the clearly visible Void Heaven Palace in the distance. His voice, steady yet clear, resonated throughout the surroundings: "Fellow Daoists, after four years of waiting, the time has come. The spatial storm has now subsided, and there are no longer any fatal obstacles on the path to the Void Heaven Palace."
He paused briefly before continuing, "However, the space in front of the hall is still fragile after this dramatic change. If a large number of cultivators rush in, there may be further complications. After deliberation with fellow Daoist Xuanqingzi and several other Daoists, we have determined that we need to set up a 'Void-Stabilizing and Spirit-Locking Array' here to stabilize it and create a passageway to ensure safety and avoid unnecessary conflict."
Xuan Qingzi nodded slightly and added, "This formation is maintained jointly by the Kunwu Alliance, the Star Palace, and all the fellow Daoists present. Its purpose is to stabilize the entrance and is not intended to hinder your entry. Once the formation is complete and the passage is open, you are all free to enter and explore according to your own abilities. The opportunities within the hall depend on your own luck and methods, and you are responsible for your own life and death. I only hope that after you enter the hall, you will not destroy this ancient relic due to competition, and also not forget that there may be evil demons lurking in the shadows."
Upon hearing this, although the cultivators below had different thoughts, no one voiced their opposition. Having a top-tier force maintain order and stabilize the entrance was far better than a chaotic, infighting rush in. Moreover, Xuan Qingzi's last words reminded everyone that the mysterious force secretly collecting souls remained a constant threat.
Soon, with the combined efforts of more than ten Nascent Soul stage experts, a grand array covering an area of a hundred miles began to slowly take shape at the core edge of the Heavenly Wind Sea. The array patterns flowed, shimmering with spiritual light, radiating a powerful force that stabilized the space.
All eyes were fixed intently on the gradually forming array passage, and on the tightly closed ancient palace door at the end of the passage, which seemed to lead to another world.
Once the formation was complete, the Nascent Soul stage puppet released by Star Palace Master Ling Yunchen passed through the formation passage unharmed and arrived at the huge and ancient gate of the Void Heaven Palace. It even tried to push the gate (though it didn't budge, it didn't trigger any restrictions). The last trace of concern in the hearts of all the Nascent Soul cultivators present was completely dispelled.
"Opportunity knocks but once it's before us!"
Suddenly, someone shouted, and a streak of crimson light shot into the sky like an arrow, heading straight for the array passage! It was none other than the hot-tempered Nascent Soul cultivator from the south!
Once someone took the lead, the situation instantly spiraled out of control!
"Walk!"
"Each relies on their own abilities!"
In an instant, dozens of Nascent Soul cultivators, who had been unable to contain themselves any longer, transformed into various colorful figures almost simultaneously, rushing into the passage stabilized by the array and swarming towards the entrance of the Void Heaven Palace! They were afraid that if they were a step too late, the treasures inside the palace would be taken by others.
Wang Tianlong mingled in the crowd, not rushing to the front, but following closely behind. His eyes were sharp, and as he flew, he scanned his surroundings with his divine sense, seeing many familiar or unfamiliar faces who usually lived in seclusion.
He saw the patriarch of the Five Dragon Sea Flood Dragon Clan, whose aura was as vast as the sea, transform into a dark blue-black demonic wind, striding with the power of a dragon and the might of a tiger; he also caught a glimpse of Tianyu Sanren, a rogue cultivator from the southern sky known for his incredible speed, whose movements were graceful and whose speed was astounding; what made his gaze even more intense was that the palace master of the Little Extreme Palace in the far north, Ice Soul Fairy, who exuded a bone-chilling coldness, was also among them. Her face was cold and aloof, and wherever she passed, the air seemed to freeze.
"As expected, the allure of the Void Heaven Palace has attracted even the top beings in the human realm..." Wang Tianlong thought to himself, becoming even more vigilant.
For a Nascent Soul cultivator, a distance of tens of miles is covered in the blink of an eye.
In a short while, the first group of cultivators arrived before the towering, tightly closed gates of the Void Heaven Palace. A closer look revealed the palace's grandeur and antiquity; every line on the gate seemed to contain the power of time.
Some, impatient, tried to push the temple door open, only to find it as heavy as a mountain, completely immovable. Others cautiously released their divine senses, carefully examining the runes on the door and the surrounding energy fluctuations, searching for a way to open it or any potential traps. Still others, more impatient, began to use secret techniques or summon magical treasures, attempting to force the temple door open.
Wang Tianlong stayed slightly behind the crowd, not rushing forward. While secretly observing everyone's actions, he focused all his energy on circulating the "Wind-Treading Technique" to optimize his condition, while simultaneously concealing several life-saving talismans in his sleeve. He knew that the moment the palace doors opened might be the true beginning of chaos.
Just as everyone was using their unique abilities to try and open the palace gates—
"Buzz..."
A deep, melodious hum, seemingly from ancient times, suddenly resounded from the depths of the Void Heaven Palace!
Immediately afterwards, the runes on the surface of the two huge palace doors, which had been closed for countless millennia, lit up one by one, emitting a soft yet irresistible light. Then, with a heavy rumble, they slowly opened a crack inward!
A pure and rich spiritual energy, seemingly from the primordial era, mixed with the scent of time and dust, rushed out from the crack in the door!
"It's open!"
The palace doors opened by themselves!
"Enter!"
The eyes of all the cultivators turned red instantly! The figures closest to the palace door, without even thinking, transformed into streaks of light and rushed into the not-yet-fully-open doorway. Their figures were instantly swallowed up by the darkness inside the palace!
With someone taking the lead, the cultivators behind them surged forward even more frantically!
Wang Tianlong's eyes sharpened, and he no longer hesitated. Surrounded by a gentle breeze, he used profound footwork to weave through the crowded throng like a fish. Spotting an opening, he flashed into the gap in the gate leading to the unknown and opportunities, following closely behind the flow of people!