Full level of enlightenment: I achieved Daozu by ascending to the lower realm

Chapter 693 Is there no way to survive?

He looked at it for the time it takes to burn half an incense stick.

"So, any progress?"

Yao Ling couldn't help herself and quickly asked.

"Hmm, I think I understand a little bit now!"

Shi Xiaokun nodded, then came back to his senses.

"What happened?"

Ning Qi also became interested and asked the question.

"This place records the origin of this entire area!"

Shi Xiaokun nodded, then said seriously, "Everything here came from an ancient cultivator!"

"He obtained a divine sword that even the Heavenly Dao cannot erase! It's called Heavenly Tribulation!"

"As a result, more and more people coveted this sword, and in one battle, he was forced to come here."

"Then an epic battle ensued, and they fought here for ten years."

"Countless cultivators came, but none of them could kill this person!"

"In the end, they had no choice but to seal him away here."

"Oh? It's sealed in this place?"

After listening to his explanation, Ning Qi couldn't help but look around curiously.

His eyes were filled with curiosity.

If that's the case, could the sword spirits here be the people he killed?

"Yes, this is the place."

Shi Xiaokun nodded and said seriously, "The sword spirits here are the wronged souls of those he killed!"

"They were killed by the heavenly tribulation and could never be reincarnated, eventually becoming sword spirits!"

"Here, due to the influence of the sun and moon, and gradually eroded by wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, some of the sword spirits have also acquired different attributes!"

"It might not be obvious on this level, but if you go down, you'll see all sorts of sword spirits!"

"There's even a bloodthirsty sword spirit!"

"You mean, they were all affected by this place?"

Ning Qi listened to his explanation and finally understood.

"That's right, the Sword King you were talking about before isn't this sword!"

"It was formed from the mutual devouring of sword spirits here."

"It is recorded here that there are ten Sword Kings here."

"They are all formed from the condensed divine souls of powerful beings!"

Shi Xiaokun continued, "And the most core area here is where the Heavenly Tribulation is hidden."

"He intentionally allowed the sword spirits here to protect him, and he also controls the number of Sword Kings!"

"So that's how it is. In other words, everything here might have been emitted by this heavenly tribulation!"

"Then, we'll deliberately lure people here to explore, so that there won't be a shortage of spiritual souls!"

"Then he can keep refining the Sword King to protect himself!"

After hearing his words, Ning Qi finally realized something: "In this way, he will only become stronger and stronger, and will never perish because of this!"

“Not bad, I feel that this sword already has its own true sword spirit.”

"Perhaps, some master has already achieved perfect harmony between man and sword!"

Shi Xiaokun nodded, then analyzed, "If that's the case, then we have no chance of winning!"

"Anyone who wants to come here will become a sacrifice to escape this heavenly tribulation!"

"You mean the heavenly tribulation is meant to lure people in, and then find an opportunity to escape?"

After he finished speaking, Ning Qi gradually understood.

Perhaps, coming here was a mistake.

However, many people still want to come.

That's because the sword spirit is very clever; it deliberately released bait to lure people to come here one after another.

"That's right, but his weaknesses are recorded here!"

Shi Xiaokun responded and said in a deep voice, "As long as we have this, we'll have a way to deal with the sword spirit if we encounter it!"

"Oh, what method is it?"

Ning Qi immediately became interested.

If that's the case, then we should leave.

Because even if they went down, they would only be throwing their lives away.

Rather than going to our deaths, we should leave this place first.

If I become stronger in the future, I can come back here to explore again.

"The method to deal with him is recorded on my giant cauldron!"

"We don't need to rush!"

Shi Xiaokun said casually, "However, I need to take my time and look at the rest. So, we need to take this giant cauldron first!"

"Once I've finished reading and found his method, if we really encounter the true form of the Heavenly Tribulation Sword Spirit, we'll have a way to subdue it!"

"Well, it seems we made the right choice coming here."

After hearing his words, Ning Qi couldn't help but smile: "Come on, put this giant cauldron away!"

"Right, how do we get out of here? This is clearly a trap!"

Yao Ling suddenly thought of something and quickly asked.

"This isn't a trap, that's why we can suddenly see these things."

"It's all the work of the sword spirits here."

"However, he miscalculated that when he arrived here, there were actually people who could decipher the inscriptions here!"

When Shi Xiaokun heard his question, he smiled and said, "So, if others can't leave here, we can!"

"Because only I can understand this inscription."

"Tell me, how did you come to understand this?"

Have you seen this before?

His words caught Ning Qi's attention, and he couldn't help but ask with a smile.

"Yes, I've seen it before. My father made me read it before!"

Shi Xiaokun said without any hesitation, "At first, I didn't think it would be of much use."

"Looks like it still works!"

"Come on, put this giant cauldron away!"

Ning Qi couldn't wait any longer.

"Okay, I'll put it away in a bit, and the illusion here will disappear!"

Shi Xiaokun nodded and then began to tidy up.

At first, he simply waved his hand, intending to put the giant cauldron away.

However, he later discovered that he couldn't budge the giant cauldron at all with just one hand.

So Shi Xiaokun used all his strength to try to take the giant cauldron into their inner world.

"boom!"

However, this time it failed again.

"call!"

Shi Xiaokun took a few breaths before continuing his attempt.

"Come on, it looks like one person can't do it, let's do it together!"

After Ning Qi arrived, he started helping.

Originally, he didn't think that a giant cauldron could stump Shi Xiaokun.

In retrospect, we underestimated this giant cauldron.

"Come!"

This time, Shi Xiaokun didn't refuse; instead, he agreed immediately.

He had just tried his best.

Unfortunately, all of this was to no avail.

"coming!"

Ning Qi called out and came over to help.

He channeled his power of immortality and demonic energy, and then suddenly exerted force.

One hand had already firmly gripped the giant cauldron.

"rise!"

Shi Xiaokun also exerted his strength.

"Shh!"

This time, thanks to the combined efforts of both of them.

The giant cauldron finally loosened.

However, it was still somewhat difficult.

"I am coming!"

The spirit immediately came over and enveloped the two of them with its life force.

It instantly restored both of their full strength.

In this way, both of them are at their peak strength.

"call!"

The next moment, the motionless giant cauldron finally moved.

With the combined efforts of the three of them, they finally managed to deliver the giant cauldron into Ning Qi's inner world.

"call!"

After the giant cauldron disappeared, a breeze began to blow across the altar from bottom to top.

The next moment, ripples began to erupt from this place.

The entire space began to crumble and disintegrate.

"Shh!"

Ning Qi didn't dare to delay and immediately flew away. When he reappeared, he was already back with Ji Wanru and the others.

"What's going on? Is it going to collapse?"

When Ji Wanru saw him return, she immediately asked.

"Young Master Ding, what have you done? How could this happen?"

"We're doomed! We're going to be buried alive!"

"..."

Seeing this, the guards all said dejectedly.

In an instant, the place began to crumble.

"It's alright, I've broken the illusion, we'll be able to get out soon!"

Ning Qi shook his head and comforted everyone, saying, "Everyone, stay together. We'll be dispersing soon."

"Huh? Is this true?"

"That can't be right."

"..."

Several people, upon hearing his words, clearly did not believe him and began to question him.

"what!"

The next moment, someone started screaming in agony.

The tearing sensation quickly caused others to scream as well.

"Don't worry, we'll be safe soon!"

Ning Qi was still comforting everyone.

"Shh!"

Before they could say anything, everything here was reduced to dust.

These people had already given up hope, but unexpectedly, they turned to dust here.

They're all still alive.

Many people looked at each other, and some even slapped themselves twice.

"I am not dead!"

"What Young Master Ding said is all true!"

We're out!

"..."

Many people looked relieved to have survived the ordeal.

"Young Master Ding, how did you do that?"

After Ji Wanru appeared, she couldn't help but ask curiously.

"The key to this formation is that altar."

"I just went over there, and it was only by finding the core of the formation that we were able to get out!"

Ning Qi listened to her question but had no intention of telling her the truth.

He just brushed it off with a casual remark.

"I see, then we are really lucky."

"If it were me, I probably would have given up on that altar!"

After hearing his explanation, Ji Wanru felt relieved.

At this moment, everyone focused their attention on the space they were in.

This place has once again become their void passage.

There are passageways and open areas.

They were in an open area, and the direction indicated by the compass was just ahead of them.

In other words, they have completely come out.

"This was truly a close call!"

"Yes, it's all thanks to Young Master Ding!"

"If it weren't for him, we would be in real trouble this time."

"..."

Many of the guards began to discuss it.

They were all even more grateful to Ning Qi.

They were able to get here entirely thanks to Ning Qi's protection.

If it weren't for Ning Qi, his mother would have been wiped out long ago.

"Don't be shy, we're all on the same side."

Ning Qi waved his hand, then focused his attention ahead: "Now, this place is safe."

"Let's keep going and see what else is ahead!"

"it is good!"

"set off!"

"..."

With Ning Qi leading the team, everyone felt relieved.

They knew very well that only by following Ning Qi could they survive.

So, one by one, they boldly continued to move forward.

"Young Master Ding, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to lead the team here!"

Ji Wanru and Ning Qi walked side by side, and she couldn't help but say something.

"Don't say that. If it weren't for your compass, I wouldn't have been able to get here!"

"We all help each other; there's no such thing as one person saving the other!"

Ning Qi looked at her and said with a smile.

"But at first, I deliberately kept it from you!"

Ji Wanru looked at Ning Qi with a guilty expression: "If you hadn't asked me, I wouldn't have told you!"

"Yes, if you had been honest with me from the beginning, perhaps many of your guards would have died less!"

"But that's enough for now. At least we're on the same side now!"

After hearing her words, Ning Qi then spoke up.

"Yes, we're on the same side!"

Ji Wanru nodded vigorously, her beautiful eyes filled with joy: "Then, let's go!"

"The compass shows we're very close to the entrance to the next level!"

"Yes, we're very close indeed!"

Ning Qi nodded and pointed ahead, saying, "However, the real challenge is just beginning!"

"Everyone, stay close! Don't fall behind!"

"it is good!"

"understand!"

"..."

Everyone agreed and then followed Ning Qi on their way.

They soon arrived at this passageway.

Everyone was looking at the passageway, waiting for Ning Qi to come and make a decision.

"There are three roads here, which one should we take?"

Ji Wanru had also gotten into the habit of seeking Ning Qi's opinion.

"Don't worry, let me see what's going on!"

Ning Qi did not rush to answer their questions.

Instead, he stepped forward and carefully looked at the passageway in front of him.

"Master, this is a difficult problem."

"This compass only tells us how to get there, but it doesn't tell us which road to take to get there!"

Within his dantian, Yao Ling couldn't help but complain, "This city lord is really something, isn't he just making a joke of us!"

"Maybe we can get through any of these!"

"However, some of them are definitely dangerous!"

Ning Qi didn't care and continued to observe the roads: "Let me see which one is safer."

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Ling stopped complaining.

Ning Qi then began to carefully observe the passageway.

These three passages are all different.

Yes, you can sense a strong sense of crisis within it.

Some even have a surging aura of death inside.

Others, you can clearly feel the life force surging within them.

"Master, I feel this is a trap!"

"The different auras here are too strong; it's clearly meant for us to choose the one brimming with life!"

After observing for a while, Yao Ling couldn't help but complain.

"You're right!"

Ning Qi nodded and continued, "Therefore, we must choose carefully!"

"Young Master Ding, what do you think? Should we go this way?"

Ji Wanru came over at this moment, pointed to a passage and asked.

There are signs of life surging within this passage.

Not only her, but others also felt that this approach was correct.

"I feel like I can't leave!"

After she finished speaking, Ning Qi finally came to his senses, shook his head, and said... (End of Chapter)