Chapter 311: The Disassembled Hell Path (Part 2)
Bitter Journey Academy, Kongxiang Temple, Spirit Refining Sect... even Yaoxiang Demon Sect has its own methods.
Each and every effort is made under the shelter of our elders' grace, so why do we need a monster like you speaking nonsense here?"
Her voice did not conceal anything.
If the efforts of all the major sects are not clearly stated, surely someone will overthink—though doing so might not prevent some cultivators from imagining things, it must still be done.
Yet the monk maintained a smile, as if murmuring to himself:
"Indeed."
"The merit and blessings of opening the heavens have allowed you to firmly hold the position of Tao Furnace Realm overlord for ten thousand years, you have done it... but isn't this only natural?"
"Among all the sects, they say the Four Seasons Sect is the most low-key, but I think you're the most domineering."
"Spring Sun Taoist Friend, do you dare to openly admit, as the Celestial Vein falls, that the seeds left after the heavens were opened are now in the hands of your Four Seasons Sect?"
He lifted his head, staring intently at the direction of the endless spring breeze, a hint of anticipation in his clear yet profound eyes.
"They are."
Spring Sun Taoist gave the answer.
"Our Four Seasons Sect is right here, the treasures are here too—if you question me for this, I would say you're really petty."
These words rendered the monk silent.
Spring Sun Taoist no longer had interest in communicating with him, she initially thought this was a debate of Daoist perspectives, but didn't expect it to be coveting that treasure, truly petty.
Since the time of opening the heavens, that treasure had been discussed among the ancestors of various sects and left within the Four Seasons Sect, virtually an open secret. Over the millennia, there had been envy and Outer Domain forces probing.
But it remained here.
Her powers still remain here, yet the Nascent Soul True Men began separating the Hell Path.
This so-called Hell Path's space structure is actually a "scroll."
Or perhaps a "fantasy."
——Its surface was painted with hellish scenes using Compassion's blood and Jianmu's sap, along with special paper by a Painting Path master.
At first glance, it appears as an ordinary painting.
But due to a unique Dharma Method used by the Painting Path master and a True Man of the Four Seasons Sect, a world similar to Heart Soil was constructed within the scroll.
This means as long as the "heart" of the scroll, which is the monk, keeps beating, the world hidden beneath the scroll will continue to develop.
As for how it develops, it wholly depends on how this heart beats—after the personal investigation by the Four Seasons Sect True Man and Spring Sun Taoist, the original intent behind the "Hell Transformation Diagram" was not as it is now.
In fact, it could be said to be quite the opposite.
The Painting Path master intended, together with the Four Seasons Sect True Man, to create a unique world using Compassion's power, where everyone could achieve a lifespan and blessings as long as those of a Celestial Being.
But something unknown caused the scroll to deviate from the original intentions of the two powers, and it rapidly developed due to the inexhaustible and demanding power of Compassion.
Turning into what it has become today.
Hence, trying to separate it is actually not easy.
Fortunately, for the Four Seasons Sect, as long as it's not impossible, it's solvable, plus some items from the Four Seasons Sect have indeed been integrated during the creation process, so it's merely difficult.
Soon.
The first layer of brilliance slowly detached from the radiant pure land—it's clear to see this brilliance envelops hungry ghost monsters and towering black city fortresses.
Once it detached from the pure land, it was captured by an array, immediately forming a grim portal on the sea surface.
And this was the moment.
True Man Suoxing shouted to the heavenly dome: "Disciple, come quickly to help, didn't you already buy this sea region?"
Li Ye, who was intently observing, quickly sent a message to Zhao He and Yang Ke, then continued his connection with the Jianmu Heavenly Nail.
While Zhao He and Yang Ke, already prepared, brought the beavers to the Star-falling Sea Region.
"Greetings, True Man!"
"Greetings, Master!"
The two saluted very respectfully.
The beavers also bowed to the True Man in the sky, then gathered to chiselingly build an array around the portal for support and stabilization.
——Within this portal is truly a trial space constructed by the True Men with a special array, originally a Hell Path space directly turned into a trial ground accessible to all cultivators.
With the current skills of the beavers, they cannot interfere with the spatial array set by the True Men, but constructing some platforms and inns around is no problem.
They were very fast and nimble-handed.
In no time.
A palace complex covering several hundred acres in a dark style was built.
Inside, various market stall spaces remained, with space arrays linking to Ruoquan Island and East Pole Marketplace also fully preserved, providing ample space.
True Man Suoxing was very satisfied.
"Well done."
"The management of this first Hell Gate is entrusted to you."
"Remember, ninety percent must be reported to the sect."
——Note that this is a trial ground of Hell Path; once the news spreads, not just the Eastern Domain, but other domain cultivators will certainly rush over without stopping.
After all, the Tao Furnace Realm, in some sense, is simply too peaceful.
Many cultivators crave real weapon trials, and if they die, it's due to their lack of fortune, but surviving the trial greatly benefits cultivation and Dao heart.
Especially for those cultivators not well-suited to peaceful environments.
Such as Sword Cultivators.
Wei Qingye, while being struck by meteors, received the sect's voice transmission, and his master's voice was very excited:
"Qingye, quickly ask Li Ye how exactly to enter this trial ground and what is needed!"
"..."
Struggling to avoid a Celestial Vein impact, Wei Qingye spat out a mouthful of blood, and said helplessly: "Master, can't you see your disciple is getting hurt!"
His master, however, was unconcerned:
"Getting hurt, ah, oh be careful, anyway you're used to it.
And isn't Li Ye adept at healing? If you can't do it, go sell your misfortune, remember to make your clothes rip and tattered so they stand out as miserable."
"That child is very kind, perhaps you could even secure a firsthand entry chance through selling your misfortune, if you can't do it, don't say you're my disciple!"
After saying this, the Jade Pendant dimmed down.
Leaving Wei Qingye helpless, regretting not going to the master for pills when injured initially—each time he got hurt before, he would find a reason to gather some treasures from the master's Cave Mansion.
In bits and pieces, a good amount of treasures have indeed been gathered.
Now being injured seems to have become a common occurrence for him in the master's view.
Not to mention, the Four Seasons Sect is the place with the most physicians among the Five Domains and Four Seas, his master indeed isn't worried about how he gets hurt.
Being accustomed to it.
Wei Qingye, having trapped himself, sighed helplessly, suppressed the swirling blood in his throat, and flew obediently toward Li Ye's courtyard.
While at it, he made his already tattered clothing appear even more ragged—after all, being hurt, he might as well go sell misfortune tactfully.
In truth, even he was very curious about what the trial ground of Hell Path really looked like.
When he flew to Li Ye's courtyard here.
Li Ye's figure was already gone, and after calling out a few times without a response, he used his Sword Heart Spiritual Jade to sense, seeing his expression suddenly turn serious.
He realized he was no longer in a world within his perception.
Or rather, the physical body, namely Ruo Wood, was still here, but the Divine Soul had reached an unknown place.
So where exactly did Li Ye go?
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