Translator: Silavin
As time passed, no more powerful individuals emerged from the passages.
Clearly, each passage was guarded by a Peak Stage Martial Emperor Realm Demonic Beast. It was not something just anyone could break through. Even Qiao Linlang, a Late Stage Martial Emperor, had paid a huge price and barely managed to rush through. For ordinary Mid Stage Martial Emperors, it went without saying that they had absolutely no hope!
Beneath the Towering Mountain, the gazes of over ten people burned with fervor as they looked toward the summit, toward that magnificent structure.
The inheritance was there!
*Dong!*
Amidst the many fervent gazes, suddenly, an ancient bell toll resonated throughout the world. The sound carried an ancient aura, reverberating majestically between Heaven and Earth.
The instant the bell tolled, from the mountain peak, golden light resembling a divine miracle poured down. Finally, it transformed into a ribbon, like a great river, with one end connected to the summit, the other extending to the feet of the crowd.
As this golden ribbon cascaded down, the light in this world seemed to be stolen away by its radiance.
“Quickly, move!” Seeing the golden river-like passage, with the majestic structure on the summit appearing clearly before everyone’s eyes, the excitement in their eyes immediately grew even more intense.
Simultaneously, several figures shot up from the ground.
Overwhelming Yuan Energy permeating their surroundings. Directly transforming into streaks of light as they violently shot toward the summit.
However, these people were all wise, choosing not to rush into that golden river, but cautiously shooting upward along the areas not shrouded by the golden river.
*Peng! Peng! Peng! Peng!…*
Yet, somewhat unexpectedly, just as they launched into the sky, several golden rays shot out from somewhere unknown, directly blasting them away.
While their figures were still in mid-air, blood was already spurting wildly from their mouths. In just a few breaths’ time, their auras had wilted.
Seeing this scene, the many who had originally harboured the same intentions, wanting to quickly sweep upwards, all frowned. Their figures also came to a halt.
Within the golden river before them, terrifying lightning surged, causing the entire golden river to continuously churn.
Detecting this sudden change, many people’s expressions immediately became even more grave.
“A Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate!?” Sensing the lightning within the golden river, Qin Yichen’s pupils contracted.
Between Heaven and Earth existed many extraordinary powers of unfathomable might. This Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate was one such type. It was said that this kind of Lightning could only be born in extreme Yang locations. Ordinary people would find it difficult to see even a trace throughout their entire lives.
Moreover, Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate was exceptionally fierce and violent. Once its lightning invaded the body, even Yuan Energy would be detonated by it. It was extremely terrifying!
It was said that only experts who had broken through to the Martial Emperor Realm could collect a little. Yet here before them, the quantity of Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate had reached a staggering degree. Even those Peak Stage Martial Emperors, exhausting their entire lives, might not be able to collect even one ten-thousandth of what was here!
“Those who wish to ascend the Towering Mountain must receive the baptism of the Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate!”
In the deathly silence, an ancient and weathered voice, as if arriving from antiquity, suddenly resonated throughout the world.
Hearing this voice, everyone’s expressions changed. From this voice that contained no emotion whatsoever, they seemed to sense a feeling of respect emanating from their very Souls!
“Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate?!”
“*Siii…* This is really made out of Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate?”
After regaining their senses, everyone’s expressions suddenly darkened. As talented individuals from powerful Imperial Dynasties, they had learned about many terrifying things from ancient records.
Naturally, they had heard of the reputation of Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate.
To enter this place and persist for the time it takes an incense stick to burn… was this no different from asking for their lives!?
Even though they were all Martial Emperors, few had confidence they could persist without letting the Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate enter their bodies. If that thing corroded into their bodies, death would be the only outcome!
*Peng!*
As everyone frowned and hesitated, rumbling sounds emerged again from the golden river before them, as if urging them onward.
Looking again at those two Martial Emperors lying on the ground with wilted auras after forcibly trying to break through, everyone’s eyes showed a trace of helplessness.
From the current situation, it seemed that aside from following that voice’s guidance and entering the Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate, there was no other method…
*Swoosh!*
While everyone was still hesitating, Li Yuanba’s towering figure directly swept into the golden river filled with lightning. Simultaneously, Mu Yanzhen’s graceful form, carrying a wisp of alluring fragrance, also shot into the Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate ahead.
“Let’s go!”
Gu Feitian and Yao Yue exchanged glances, both their eyes showing unwillingness to concede defeat. Moreover, the more terrifying these methods were, the more it proves this inheritance was definitely not for someone ordinary!
Following behind Gu Feitian and Yao Yue, the several Martial Emperors who had walked here together showed hesitation on their faces.
Li Yuanba possessed immense strength, and his physical body’s degree of toughness was absolutely not something they could compare to. As for Gu Feitian and Yao Yue, they were both peak figures among their Imperial Dynasties’ younger generation, possessing their own methods of self-preservation. As for Mu Yanzhen, whom even they all treated courteously, there was no need for comparison.
But the others, Mid Stage Martial Emperors, did they have the ability to overcome this? Being able to walk here intact was already incredibly fortunate.
One must know that even Qiao Linlang of the Namo Imperial Dynasty had arrived here in such a wretched state, while Xia Lieyang of the Sky Elephant Imperial Dynasty hadn’t even shown his face until now. Clearly, his situation was dire.
*Swoosh!* While these experts hesitated, Qin Yichen’s gaze gradually became resolute. Then, his figure swept into the Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate without the slightest fear.
“Seeking death!” Seeing Qin Yichen’s action, Qiao Linlang snorted coldly, his eyes looking at the former with mockery.
He was just an Early Stage Martial Emperor. Did he truly believe that having used some petty tricks to exchange a few moves with Xia Lieyang earlier meant he could act without restraint?
The others, like Qiao Linlang, also showed disdain on their faces. In their view, this youth from a low-tier Imperial Dynasty had been overcome by desire!
As Qin Yichen rushed into the Golden Sea Lightning Concentrate, the golden river that was already turbulent suddenly surged violently. Then, golden lightning bolts like giant pythons flashed out from within, carrying fierce momentum and striking Qin Yichen’s body with shocking speed.