Perfect World - Chapter 493 - Chapter 493: Chapter 493: God
Chapter 493: Chapter 493: God
The ancient tree was tall, its branches like old dragons, with very few crystalline leaves sparsely adorning it, and it exuded the aura of the dao.
This was an old tree that had lived for an untold number of years, beneath which deities of past generations had sat in meditation, bestowing it with intricate dao principles, which could elucidate the great dao.
Deities had either passed away or entered the higher realms; the one constant was this ancient tree, still firmly rooted in this spot.
“I wish to see my parents,” Shi Hao said. His heart may have been tumultuous, but he didn’t shout out loud, nor did he get up to act, simply speaking calmly.
Here, he truly experienced a sense of the dao as vast as the sky, as unfathomable as an abyss, so close to the dao it felt within reach.
Seated beneath the tree, his restlessness vanished, his anger extinguished, his mind gradually becoming tranquil, greatly influenced by the ancient tree and the deity beneath it.
Beneath the tree, this deity sat in meditation, detaching from the mundane, a male figure whose beauty transcended the ordinary, as ethereal as a True Immortal, belonging not to the realm of mortals.
Shi Hao had never before seen such a person, who merely sitting there, could affect the entire world, turning it into Divine Soil.
Petals fell like gleaming crystals, this person exuding an aura truly surpassing that of all living beings, displaying no boundless divine powers, no terrifying pressure, only a profound truth, releasing the “True Self.”
“It is but a normal human desire, you should go and see them,” the deity said, eyes closed, the glow from his golden armor gentle and un-intimidating, as if he existed outside the mortal world.
Shi Hao was surprised that the other party agreed so readily. He had thought that there would be many troubles, and that the people of Immortal Mountain would do everything to prevent him from seeing his parents.
“Then please activate the Array,” Shi Hao spoke.
“I do not agree!” Just then, a grand voice came, like a giant bell resonating through the air, echoing long and shaking the entire valley.
Even someone as strong as Shi Hao swayed. This was no Venerable One; the mana was like an ocean, surging forth, carrying a loftiness that looked down upon all living beings.
He couldn’t see the person, but he knew this was a powerful individual not particularly friendly towards him.
“Qin Wu, you are as domineering as always,” the deity beneath the tree sighed lightly.
Immortal Mountain had five peaks standing side by side, like five fingers pressing upon the earth, and atop one of these peaks was a massive bronze palace, covered in green rust spots.
The opposition had come from this place. Inside the Bronze Palace, a person opened their eyes and stood up from the meditation mat, their body shrouded in a silvery glow, like an eternal holy flame flickering.
“Qin Yifan, I acknowledge that you have heavenly talent, ranking among the top prodigies of Immortal Mountain’s history, but you have entered the higher realms and have left our clan, so why interfere with the matters of our Lower Realm?”
He pushed open the rust-spotted palace doors, standing atop the peak, looking down upon Divine Valley, his eyes flickering enigmatically, within them the rise and fall of all things and the evolution of the Star River, terrifying and boundless.
The Valley of the Gods lay below the five peaks of Immortal Mountain, amidst swirling mists and fog, with old medicines spotted throughout and some special auspicious animals, all very tranquil.
However, under the gaze of this person, everything seemed desolate, filled with an atmosphere of grim severity.
In the valley, Shi Hao was shocked. That grand voice stirred the soul, making him apprehensive. Could what was said be true?
He involuntarily looked down at the deity sitting under the ancient tree, who was like a smile-holding, flower-picking Buddha, far removed from the mundane, surrounded by crystal-clear petals, untouched by the dust of the world.
Why could the deity who had already ascended to the higher realms manifest here?
“I am wandering through the great void, happened upon this matter, and wish to take him to the higher realms to be my disciple,” the deity beneath the tree whispered, the golden armor radiating light.
“Rumors claim you are in dire straits, perhaps already perished. Is this your lingering sentiment or a projection from the higher realms?” Qin Wu stood in front of the Bronze Palace, asking coldly.
“You have not died. A great calamity is approaching, and you seek to borrow a passage to find opportunities?” Qin Wu continued to speak.
Shi Hao shivered. The events of today were somewhat enigmatic; the deity he had encountered was not his True Body, but a projection from the higher realms.
“There will be trouble, it seems I cannot take you with me,” the figure under the ancient tree opened his eyes, petals fell, and each one reflected his image.
It was a scene both mystical and magnificent, with every petal mirroring a golden-clad deity–detached and mighty, shimmering with golden light.
The void trembled, with the dao resounding with a dong!
He finally acted, and a golden chart appeared, rolling towards Shi Hao, intending to collect him and leave the valley together.
“Regardless, you cannot take him! Let’s see if you are a sentiment left in the Lower Realm or a projection from the higher realms,” Qin Wu boomed as he stepped forward in front of the Bronze Palace, the heavens and earth losing color, thunder shaking the sky.
Before the Bronze Palace stood a special altar of bronze casting, its surface marked with glowing bloodstains from a recent sacrifice.
Now, Qin Wu made his move, bringing over a bronze cover, sealing the altar completely!
With a loud dong, it was as though this world had been cut off, blocking the Absolute Heavenly Passage.
Shi Hao had already drawn the Magic Sword, ready to counter the golden chart, but when the altar of Immortal Mountain closed, Qin Yifan and the treasure chart both dimmed.
“So it is indeed a projection from the higher realms!” Qin Wu declared.
He closed the bronze Array, severing the connection with the higher realms, abruptly ending Qin Yifan’s projection, causing it to dim quickly, unable to act.
“Why appear again, having left the clan?” Qin Wu bellowed.
Shi Hao couldn’t help but marvel–the deity under the tree was transcendent, possessing such capabilities. Though he relied on the clan’s altar, it showcased his brilliance, projecting himself into manifestation across realms.
Suddenly, the void trembled, the dimming golden chart reappeared, surging unexpectedly, wrapping around Shi Hao, intent on taking him along in departure.
“Shh”
Shi Hao made his move, naturally unwilling to be taken away by force; he had his own choice and wanted to stay to meet his parents.
The National Guardian Sword was incomparably sharp, its golden body spewing out rosy light, as if it could split the void, colliding with the golden image, preventing it from sweeping him away.
However, this image was very eerie, like a world of voids. The Magic Sword sliced into it, but it touched nothing, as if slashing through air.
“Boom!”
Shi Hao resolutely summoned the Human Emperor’s Seal, with Imperial Dragon Energy engulfing the sky, the heavens trembled, the entire valley shook as if it were about to split apart, its power beyond imagination.
Imperial Dragon Energy was quite special, forming a protective light screen that safeguarded Shi Hao, preventing him from falling into calamity.
“Heavenly fruits indeed hold peculiar powers, what a pity my projection is fading.” Under the tree, the Deity sighed lightly; he was one of the greatest talents ever for Immortal Mountain.
At this moment, he stood up and walked towards Shi Hao.
“Qin Yifan, do you dare disrupt Immortal Mountain? How audacious!” On the mountaintop, Qin Wu shouted loudly, pointing a finger that sent silver light falling like a ribbon into the valley.
Yet, in the valley, the extraordinary figure lightly swiped, and the silver light exploded, vanishing into the void without any effect.
“Qin Wu, although I am but a projection and quite weak, I am not someone who has yet to take that step and can resist.” Qin Yifan spoke.
With a flash of golden armor, his faint projection condensed a bit more, stepping closer to Shi Hao, saying, “Would you be willing to accept me as your master to take you to the higher realms?”
“Unwilling,” Shi Hao responded.
“Immortal Mountain cannot be violated by anyone, even if you were a descendant from the Qin Family and the strongest talent; if you defy us, we will enforce Suppression Kill!” Qin Wu shouted loudly.
His entire being glowed, buzzing as he nearly ignited, then he receded back into the Bronze Hall; touching some Array, the whole ancient land became different in an instant, emitting a terrifying aura.
Qin Yifan shuddered, even with his heaven-defying talent, he felt a chill in his heart at this moment.
“Shh”
The grand Immortal Mountain lit up, one of its peaks shedding a glow that flew into the Divine Valley, forcing Qin Yifan to retreat rapidly, his body ablaze with golden light, his armor burning.
“You haven’t taken that step, yet you received recognition from the Five Elements Mountains; no wonder there are no stronger guards left here.” Qin Yifan was like facing a formidable foe.
“After the great calamity, I was fortunate,” Qin Wu spoke.
Then, he chanted spells, kneeling in the palace, worshipping with sincerity; Immortal Mountain glowed, one of the peaks becoming crystalline and suddenly showered a more intense brilliance.
Qin Yifan, with profound eyes, finally flicked his golden robe sleeves, gathered up the golden image, and did not take Shi Hao away. Wrapping it around himself, he, though but a projection, refused to fall here.
“Shh”
A flash of golden light, petals scattering, he merged into the void, vanishing from sight.
Qin Wu, not daring to be careless, continued his worship; a peak of the Five Elements Mountains illuminated, purifying the area and activating many Arrays, only slowly calming down after ensuring his departure.
With a flicker of silver light, Qin Wu arrived in the valley and looked at Shi Hao, nodding, “Indeed, you have an extraordinary foundation, rarely seen since ancient times.”
Shi Hao remained silent, calmly looking at him.
“Would you be willing to stay with the Qin Clan?” Qin Wu asked.
“Unwilling,” Shi Hao still responded this way, refusing to betray his own heartfelt wishes.
“Entering the mountain, do you still have a choice? Even if you do not come to us, I will personally come to enlighten you,” Qin Wu said coldly.
“Inviting me here with the Imperial Decree of the Divine from Immortal Mountain, is it really just to imprison me?” Shi Hao asked.
“The one who wrote the Imperial Decree is no longer present; if it were me, why would I bother with such trouble?” A chill spread across Qin Wu’s face, saying, “It’s one thing for you to kill disciples of Immortal Mountain, but to slay two Venerable Ones and crossing the line is another!”
“I want to see my parents!” Shi Hao said, his wish to see them overpowering any other concern.
“It’s possible, and if you behave, I will not kill you; I will even give you a chance.” Qin Wu waved his hand, activating a Valley Array, and transported Shi Hao inside.
This was a special pure land, lush with vegetation, five pools on site, with crystal-clear liquid bubbling within.
“Where is this, and where are my parents?” Shi Hao asked.
“Cultivate here for now. These are the Ponds of Rebirth. If you are impressive enough, you may transform here,” Qin Wu said.
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Each of the five pools differed, with ancient monuments standing in front of them, each inscribed with names of different realms: Blood Transformation, cave, spirit medicine, Engravement Realm, and formation, corresponding to five precious pools.
This was truly a place of significance within Immortal Mountain, capable of allowing one to undergo nirvana and be reborn!
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