Chapter 1182: Forbidden Zone Ancient Mine
"Uncle Master Duan, wuwuwu..." The little bald head cried heartbreakingly.
No one had expected Duan De to die. He had just stepped into the Forbidden Zone of Life, so sudden, leaving everyone stunned and finding it hard to accept.
The Primordial Ancient Mine had existed since ancient times, revered by all under heaven, very ancient, and its ruthlessness and terror were evident for all to see.
"It's the Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art. This ancient method has always been incomplete; no true scripture has ever appeared in the world. How did he obtain it?"
From deep within the forbidden zone, a cold, emotionless voice sounded, as if puzzled and unable to understand.
Black Emperor was startled, a look of surprise appearing on his face. "If what Duan De cultivated is a flawless Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art, then there might still be hope for his survival."
"Uncle Black Emperor, what are you talking about?" Huahua cried like a little stray cat.
Ye Fan, Dongfang Ye, and the others also found it unbelievable. That was a supreme existence of the Primordial Ancient Mine! If they personally took action, how could anyone possibly survive?
"Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art..." Divine Silkworm Princess revealed a strange expression. She had clearly heard of it as well.
This was a heavenly art that had existed since the ancient era!
The human race had two mother scriptures, named Taiyin and Taiyang. They were ancient in age and had a profound influence on later generations. Even the ancient Great Emperors had been inspired by them.
The oldest was not necessarily the strongest, but the significance of the mother scriptures was absolutely extraordinary. They were revered by the world and propelled the development of the human race on Big Dipper.
And in that ancient era, other heavenly arts had also circulated, perhaps not later than those two mother scriptures. However, because they were lost and not passed down, they were unknown and unvenerated.
In the ancient era, the star domains were vast. The supreme beings soared through the nine heavens, reaching many mysterious ancient lands. More than one ancient scripture had been transmitted from other star domains.
In fact, it could be imagined that the human race's heritage was ancient, and its origin was unknown. How could there have been only the two ancient methods of Taiyin and Taiyang before the ancient era? Naturally, there were other texts as well.
It was just that only those two had been transmitted to Big Dipper intact.
At the same time, the Taiyin True Scripture and the Taiyang True Scripture started from the two most essential mother forces, expounding the ultimate principles of yin and yang, thus establishing their status as mother scriptures.
Legend had it that the Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art was created by a supreme Heavenly Venerable of the Daoist sect. One needed to continuously undergo various great tribulations throughout life, ultimately attaining the fruit of the Dao.
The ancient Great Emperors read the Taiyin scripture, observed the Taiyang scripture, read thousands of primitive ancient methods, absorbed the essence, experienced various tribulations, comprehended the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, cut through thorns and thistles in cultivation, and penetrated the path of the emperor, only then could they create their own methods and establish their own Dao.
The big black dog had followed the eternal Wu Shi for ten thousand years, so he had naturally heard of the Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art. This was a lost ancient scripture that could seize the creation of the universe and had all kinds of ultimate wondrous uses.
Several of the ancient Great Emperors had once comprehended this method. Of course, no one had ever obtained a complete version; they were all only fragmented formulas, most afraid of lightning strikes.
There was an ancient secret: it was said that the Ruthless Person did not seek immortality, but after attaining the Dao, she searched everywhere for ancient methods, wanting to reverse yin and yang and revive her elder brother.
Some speculated that the Ruthless Person had obtained the most ancient methods and might have collected the most complete version of the Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art. However, she had never cultivated it. If it could not reverse reincarnation, it was useless to her.
Duan De had once obtained the Ruthless Person's Devouring Demon Jar, which was transformed from her skull. Although it had been forged into an extreme weapon, some believed it might have retained a portion of her residual consciousness.
And it was precisely because of this that some speculated that the Devouring Demon Jar was invaluable. If one obtained it, they might thereby understand some mysterious techniques and ancient methods.
Duan De possessed the Demon Jar. He might not have obtained the Devouring Demon Art, but if he thereby obtained a portion of the Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art, it would not be a miracle. No one knew what the residual consciousness would leave behind.
The Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art required constant tribulation transcendence, and the greatest tribulation it had to overcome was definitely the 'death tribulation.' However, it was said that even the Heavenly Venerable who created this art had not transcended it, even though he had attained the Dao.
Otherwise, if one could truly transcend the death tribulation, that would be immortality, becoming an immortal!
"Let me see it again!"
A slit opened on Black Emperor's forehead, revealing a strange vertical eye, replaying the moment when Duan De's body was shattered and turned into a mist of blood.
"Refining, he is refining and tempering. This is also a kind of tribulation transcendence," the big black dog said in surprise.
Emperor Wu Shi had once said that the Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art was difficult to cultivate, mainly because this path required too many and too harsh conditions. The human body had life and death qi, and it was very difficult to cleanse the death qi. Unless a Great Emperor helped, transforming the human body into pure yang life qi, only then could one achieve a major breakthrough in cultivating this art!
But if one lived in the same era as a Great Emperor, no matter how much they broke through, it would be difficult to attain the Dao. Even if they were refined by the Great Emperor's qi, they would be suppressed by the imperial Dao in the later stages.
"Unless it's a flawless Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Art, walking this path is seeking death. But how could he have obtained a complete ancient scripture?" Black Emperor was puzzled and couldn't understand.
Emperor Wu Shi had once said some things. It seemed that the Daoist Heavenly Venerable had never passed down a complete method in this star domain.
"I understand. Did he dig up the corpse of that Heavenly Venerable? I once heard that in the end, that one might have been buried on Big Dipper, coming for the path to immortality."
Many ancient teachings recorded that, except for two or three, the ancient Great Emperors were not born on Big Dipper. They came from other ancient star domains, just like the ancient emperors of the ancient era, descending on this star to obtain the opportunity for immortality.
Unfortunately, in the ancient era, all races had miscalculated one after another. The time for the path to immortality to open was far from reached, and it should be in this era. That period could be described as 'missed' for them.
Everyone was stunned. Could it be that Duan De had dug up the corpse of that Heavenly Venerable? No wonder he spent all day walking among tombs.
Duan De held that bronze token, wanting to use the supreme existence of the Primordial Ancient Mine to refine his physical body? In this era, no one had attained the Dao and become an emperor. For him, this was an opportunity, and he would not be suppressed in the future.
"The Primordial Ancient Mine is stirring!" Ye Tong said.
The emerald green spirit pool was clear and bright, reflecting a clear topography. People held their breath, came to their senses, and stared intently.
The Primordial Ancient Mine was filled with immortal qi, completely burying the ancient cave. A voice without emotional fluctuation came out, as if it could sever the thirty-third heaven.
"Over two hundred and sixty thousand years ago, when 'that one' was establishing his dojo, a wisp of inexplicable aura appeared. Could it be that an ancient Heavenly Venerable was buried on this ancient star... and was discovered?"
When Ye Fan, Black Emperor, and the others heard this, even though they were separated by an endless distance and only heard it through this spirit pool, they still shivered violently.
This kind of secret was not something they should be hearing!
Fortunately, the existence of the Primordial Ancient Mine did not continue speaking, stopping this topic. A beam of cold light flew out, circling around the Battle Victory Buddha once.
The old sacred ape had seen life and death, and possessed fiery golden eyes. He had probably seen more clearly than Black Emperor and the others. He showed no emotional fluctuation regarding Duan De's demise.
He walked step by step into the depths of the Forbidden Zone of Life. Every step he took left patches of Dao marks. His footprints were deep and heavy, and also very strenuous.
The closer he got to the ancient mine, the more this was the case. He was carrying the weight of the nine heavens and ten lands, bearing immense pressure.
"Why? The Battle Saint Ape holds the Ancient Emperor's Token, yet the existence in the ancient mine is still so cold to him?" Divine Silkworm Princess's expression changed.
It was almost the oldest Forbidden Zone of Life in heaven and earth. Even when the ancient clans ruled the land, no one could approach this place; it was not to be set foot in.
Immortal qi filled the air. A pair of cold eyes within the ancient mine stared through the mist at the Battle Victory Buddha, and an ancient voice came out.
"The Battle-Saint Ape lineage is the most fierce and domineering. You look old and decrepit, but your blood qi is surging within. If it erupts, it can devour heaven and earth. I sense a familiar aura. You resemble someone very much."
The Battle Victory Buddha did not act arrogantly. Whether in terms of seniority or cultivation, the supreme existence of the Primordial Ancient Mine could bear his salute.
There was no sound from within the Primordial Ancient Mine. Everything was very cold. The old sacred ape had come with the Ancient Emperor's Token, but he had not received any special treatment. He also stopped speaking.
"Fierce at heart, very much like that monkey from back then. What is your relationship with him?" After a long time, a divine voice like this came from the ancient mine, pressing down on the ancient heavens with a roar, as if they were about to fall.
"The Battle Saint Emperor is my elder brother," the old sacred ape said.
"That monkey who revered neither heaven nor earth..." This was the evaluation he received. The Battle Victory Buddha's brows twitched, and golden light flickered in his eyes.
"The Battle Saint Emperor's divine power is boundless. He wanted to become a war immortal, looking down on the world. As his younger brother, do you still need to come to the Primordial Ancient Mine?" It was still that emotionless voice.
The old sacred ape stood straight as a ramrod, standing there without saying a word. His golden fur was very dazzling, and his eyes were also very cold.
"Why have you come to the Primordial Ancient Mine?"
"To ask for a piece of Primordial Life Stone," the Battle Victory Buddha said, neither humble nor arrogant, his gaze fixed on the mist. He did not walk over; in fact, he was still very far from the ancient mine.
"To extend your own life?"
"For my only nephew."
From within the ancient mine came a cold, sneering laugh. "Your elder brother was arrogant enough to think he could transform into a war immortal. Couldn't he take care of his own offspring? Does he need to come here to beg for a stone?"
"Bad!" Within the Divine Silkworm Ridge, Divine Silkworm Princess showed a look of fear and worry. "The Battle Saint Emperor, startling gods and moving immortals, proud and aloof in the ancient era, revering neither heaven nor earth, he must have offended the existence of the Primordial Ancient Mine."
Ye Fan, Yan Yixi, Black Emperor, and the others all changed color. This could be a great disaster. Who could resist the existence in the Forbidden Zone of Life now? The Battle Victory Buddha was most likely in trouble.
Holy Prince's brows shot up, and golden light radiated from his eyes when he opened and closed them.
A cold voice came from the ancient mine. "If it were someone else, I wouldn't mind granting a piece of Life Stone. But the Battle Saint Emperor once declared that he needed none of this, that his own strength could break through the heavens!"
"It is I who am asking for a piece of Primordial Life Stone for my nephew, not my elder brother asking," the Battle Victory Buddha said, standing there like a spear.
"Isn't it the same? Brothers, fathers and sons, uncles and nephews, what difference does it make?"
"I came here only to ask for a piece of Primordial Life Stone!" the Battle Victory Buddha said in a loud voice.
"Leave. It will not be granted." The existence of the Primordial Ancient Mine refused.
"This place does not belong to you alone. I hold the Ancient Emperor's Token and need a piece of Primordial Life Stone!" the Battle Victory Buddha said.
"Are you speaking to me like this?" The voice suddenly became extremely cold, and the killing intent filled the ages, shaking out from the Primordial Ancient Mine.
"Slow down!" A second voice sounded, and at the same time, a rusted bronze token appeared. This was another supreme existence. "That person, just before his body exploded, said to give this token to you. With three ancient tokens in hand, his request should indeed be satisfied."
"The Battle Saint Emperor wanted to break through the heavens with his own strength, proud and aloof through the ages, declaring he needed nothing else. The past and present, you and I both know. The Primordial Life Stone should not be given to his younger brother. Moreover, he just showed disrespect to me. He should be slain!"
A terrifying killing intent, like a vast ocean, surged out.
"Roar..."
Suddenly, a black iron staff, dazzling with immortal light, rushed out from the Battle Victory Buddha's head. A golden giant ape, its head touching the nine heavens and its feet treading the nine netherworlds, materialized, letting out a roar that resounded across the heavens, suppressing the nine heavens and ten lands.
"Battle Saint Emperor!" Divine Silkworm Princess exclaimed.
"Father!" Holy Prince shouted.