Chapter 590 - 428: Life Wheel, Lifespan, Seeking Truth Realm

However, Xu Qing ultimately did not remain in the Sea of Chaos. Instead, he resolutely entered the Unique True Realm, though the final outcome was different than he had anticipated.

But that was fine.

Xu Qing had been omnipotent within the Sea of Chaos. But after entering the Unique True Realm, he found he couldn’t even tear through space. He was even shackled by the concept of Lifespan, left with a mere ninety years.

From this, one could conclude that the dimension of the Unique True Realm completely surpassed that of the Sea of Chaos; they weren’t on the same level at all. Therefore, in the Unique True Realm, Xu Qing could pursue higher Realms, greater strength, and perhaps even uncover the ultimate secret.

This, in a way, accomplished half of Xu Qing’s goal.

’Since I’ve already made my decision, I can’t have any regrets. Only by pressing forward and overcoming all obstacles can I reach my final destination.’

Xu Qing took a deep breath. His gaze firmed, no longer wavering. As he looked ahead on the Bronze Road, he realized that, before he knew it, his surroundings had changed once again.

Originally, the Bronze Road had been surrounded by endless darkness. Then, starlight had slowly appeared, transforming into a brilliant, star-filled sky.

But now, Xu Qing discovered a mist had appeared. White, ethereal mist swirled around, shrouding the area. The Bronze Road beneath his feet had unknowingly become an upward-climbing mountain path, leading toward a towering mountain that had emerged from within the swirling clouds.

After a moment of contemplation, Xu Qing continued forward, following the mountain path upward. Eventually, he would naturally reach the summit.

「On the other side.」

「Outside the Bronze Gate.」

VMM! VMM! VMM!!!

An extremely peculiar fluctuation rippled through the air, and as if time itself were reversing, the Bronze Stone Sculptures that had been burned to ash reappeared.

CRACK! CRACK!

The two Bronze Stone Sculptures materialized once more.

"That bastard."

"He actually killed us! If not for the special properties of the Bronze Gate, which allows us guardians to revive immediately after being killed as long as our Lifespan isn’t depleted, we would’ve been dead for good."

After reviving, the two Bronze Stone Sculptures exchanged a glance, seeing the fury in each other’s eyes, and a shared killing intent directed at Xu Qing.

"But that guy is really strong. Not only did he pass the trials of the Only True Path, he even obtained the Seven Elements and stepped into the Seeking Truth Realm," one of the Bronze Stone Sculptures said.

"It doesn’t matter."

The other Bronze Stone Sculpture sneered and said, "Our duty of guarding the Bronze Gate is almost over. After passing through the gate and walking the Bronze Road, that guy will arrive at True Realm Mountain. Only by reaching the summit of True Realm Mountain will he meet the Guide."

"The mountain path from the base to the summit of True Realm Mountain is fraught with all sorts of dangers. We can contact our Stone Carving Clan People to ambush and kill that guy on the path."

"When the time comes."

"We’ll be able to strip at least a few decades of Lifespan from him."

And so, the two Bronze Stone Sculptures immediately contacted their clan members within the True Realm. They sent a message about Xu Qing, telling their people to head to the mountain path on True Realm Mountain to ambush and kill him.

「At that moment.」

On the path of True Realm Mountain, Xu Qing was ascending step by step. With each stair he climbed, he could feel the surrounding pressure multiply as a terrifying Power bore down on him.

One must understand, this kind of Power was nothing like what he had encountered in the Sea of Chaos.

Right now, Xu Qing was only at the edge of the Unique True Realm; he hadn’t truly entered it yet. Only after setting foot on the summit of True Realm Mountain and meeting the Guide could he follow them to truly enter the Unique True Realm.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!

The next moment, Xu Qing heard a commotion. He had slowly made his way halfway up the path on True Realm Mountain. With half the journey done and half to go, he would soon reach the summit.

And just then, a sudden change occurred.

The ground began to vibrate violently. From the surrounding mist, figures charged out one after another. They were Bronze Stone Sculptures, each one exuding a powerful aura.

"Courting death!"

CLANG!

A sword rang out.

Xu Qing snorted. He attacked without hesitation. With a wave of his right hand, the Level 10 True Artifact: Thousand Dao Transformations shot out. Here in the Unique True Realm, it could only manifest as a single sword.

"True Sword Technique!"

SWISH! SWISH!

Sword Qi crisscrossed the air.

The battle erupted.

Xu Qing clashed with the Bronze Stone Sculptures one by one. Although these sculptures were weaker than Xu Qing in terms of both strength and Realm—by a full major Realm—they were, after all, a race native to the Unique True Realm and thus adapted to its environment. Xu Qing, on the other hand, had just arrived and was not yet fully acclimated.

Because of this, Xu Qing couldn’t unleash his full strength.

However, it didn’t matter.

As time passed, amidst the fierce battle and the life-or-death crisis, Xu Qing rapidly adapted to the environment of the Unique True Realm. The Sword Techniques of his True Sword Technique were simply incredible.

CRACK! CRACK!

He annihilated the Bronze Stone Sculptures, one after another, with his sword.

RUMBLE!

Suddenly, a loud rumble echoed.

From within the white mist, a Silver Stone Sculpture suddenly charged out. This Silver Stone Sculpture’s strength was even greater, and it was equally more terrifying. It had reached a Realm comparable to Xu Qing’s.

CLANG!

The Silver Stone Sculpture also wielded a Silver Sword. Silver Sword Qi flared as it charged forward swiftly. Its Sword Techniques were so incredibly sharp that it actually managed to suppress Xu Qing.

"!!!"

Xu Qing roared. With a wave of his left hand, the Level 10 Ancestor’s Sword appeared in his grasp. With a single thought, he wielded both swords and unleashed the Mighty Power of the Level 10 Ancestor’s Sword.

CRACK! CRACK!

Instantly, the Silver Stone Sculpture was suppressed.

BANG!

After exchanging several dozen blows, Xu Qing seized an opportunity. With a strike that seemed guided by an unseen hand, he brought his sword down and severed the Silver Stone Sculpture’s left arm at the shoulder. A look of terror appeared on the sculpture’s face.

Evidently, the Silver Stone Sculpture had not expected Xu Qing’s strength to be so immense.

"Die!!!"

Xu Qing’s expression was ice-cold as he prepared to annihilate the Silver Stone Sculpture.

VMM! VMM!

But at that very moment, Xu Qing’s pupils contracted. Through the dense white mist, he could faintly make out a resplendent golden glow that exerted an extremely terrifying pressure upon him.

’Not good!’

Instantly, Xu Qing didn’t hesitate in the slightest. He decisively abandoned the chance to kill the Silver Stone Sculpture and retreated at high speed, fleeing the area without a second thought.

As for the surroundings, Xu Qing had already annihilated all the Bronze Stone Sculptures, so there were none left to block his path.

"!!!"

The Silver Stone Sculpture was somewhat stunned.

WHOOSH!

The next moment, with a flash of golden brilliance, a Golden Stone Sculpture appeared, standing before the Silver Stone Sculpture.

"F-Father..."

The Silver Stone Sculpture opened its mouth to speak.

"Go back and heal your wounds."

The Golden Stone Sculpture said, "This person’s strength is extraordinary. Shi Ba and Shi Jiu have caused a great disaster this time. If this person truly enters the Unique True Realm, our Stone Sculpture Race will be the ones to suffer in the end."

"This...?!"

The Silver Stone Sculpture was taken aback.

"Shi Ba and Shi Jiu already said that this person came from the Sea of Chaos. To be able to step into the Seeking Truth Realm while in the Sea of Chaos, and to be so powerful that even you are not his match..."

"I... I was just careless for a moment..." the Silver Stone Sculpture said.

"Do you think I can’t tell whether you were careless or not?"

The Golden Stone Sculpture snorted. "Regardless, the relationship between our Stone Sculpture Race and this person has been completely ruined. We must thoroughly eliminate him before he has the chance to rise, to prevent any future trouble."

"I will hunt him down!"

WHOOSH!

Without hesitation, the Golden Stone Sculpture transformed into a streak of golden light and chased up the mountain path. His speed was incredible. "You head back first."

"But..."

The Silver Stone Sculpture opened its mouth, but in the end, it could only nod. "Yes!"