Breaking Through Four Trials in Succession, Meeting Yushan

"The third hurdle."

After crushing the Golden Armored Divine General, Lu Qingfeng looked up.

The Yushan Daoist appeared again, his white hair fluttering as he stood in the air, indistinguishable from True Person. He laughed loudly, "Welcome to the third trial. The first two trials tested one's mastery of formations and the other's moral character and cultivation. This third trial, however, tests one's innate talent and comprehension."

As the Yushan Daoist spoke, Golden Light exploded in the air.

Four gates appeared on the vast land.

Lu Qingfeng looked at them one by one.

The first gate on the left Golden Light, and inside it seemed that a Daoist was sitting cross-legged in meditation, or perhaps comprehending Miaofa.

The second gate from the left Golden Light, and inside, a Daoist was refining elixirs, filling the air with their fragrance.

The third door from the left Golden Light, and inside, a Daoist is refining a magical Law Artifact, its radiance dazzling.

The fourth gate from the left Golden Light, and inside, a figure was setting up an array. One by one, array flags fell, revealing profound mysteries.

After Lu Qingfeng examined the four gates, he heard the Yushan Daoist speak, "These four gates are: first, cultivation, which contains Technique Method for study; second, alchemy, which contains classic texts on Dao of Alchemy; third, weapon crafting, which contains classic texts on weapon crafting; and fourth, formations, which contains classic texts on formations."

"In the path of cultivation, Root Bone is the least important, mind and character are the most important, and enlightenment is in between."

"Choose one of these four gates to enter."

"Successfully completing the challenge means you have grasped the essence of the concept."

After speaking...

The Yushan Daoist stood in the air, Golden Light manifesting beside him, which transformed into the rules of this pass, and he said no more.

"This hurdle—"

Lu Qingfeng pursed his lips and stepped into the first doorway on the left.

On comprehension.

Since advancing to the Third Layer the "Yellow Court Scripture", Lu Qingfeng has never been afraid.

Upon entering the gate, the Daoist priest was nowhere to be seen.

Only a table was visible in the center, and on the table were six pages of a golden book. The book on the table contained rules—

[Single selection is allowed.]

Multiple selections are allowed.

Mastering the chosen Technique Method to its fullest extent signifies breaking through the barrier.

Lu Qingfeng stood there, the Yu Mountain Token Talisman flashing once more. Lu Qingfeng ignored it and casually picked up a page of a golden book.

[Technique Method: Cloud-Treading Vault]

[Grade: High]

[Note: The technique of ascending to heaven and escaping allows one to travel amidst the Nine-Heavens Astral Wind, Chengfeng to escape thousands of miles away.]

"Three sects of sixth-tier Law Artifact, and six High-Grade Spell."

"The Yushan Daoist lived a long life and was quite wealthy."

Lu Qingfeng was incredibly wealthy, and aside from Law Artifact, he was far superior to the Yushan Daoist in terms of Divine Ability, Technique Method, and Cultivation Method.

However, in reality, cultivators like Lu Qingfeng are extremely rare.

The fact that the Yushan Daoist could freely use sixth-tier Law Artifact and High-Grade Spell for testing shows that he was quite wealthy.

"High-Grade Spell can be called Secret Method, which are extremely tempting to Core Formation True Person."

An ordinary Core Formation True Person, if they obtain a technique and diligently study it to the point of mastery or even perfection, can become a powerful expert of the same level, even without a powerful magic Law Artifact.

For example, the Attainment of the Dao of the Cold Rhinoceros Wanderer is a rare Cold Rhinoceros, who has attained enlightenment. His innate Technique Method, the Ice-Phoenix Mystic Radiance, is High-Grade Spell that has already reached perfection. Once he uses it, even Han Ji, who wields the White Bone Six-Yang Hammer, must be extremely cautious and dare not be careless.

Another example is the Gui Zang Wanderer, who wields Netherworld Ghostflame, a High-Grade Spell. When unleashed, it can erode bones and marrow, and entangle the soul, making it extremely difficult to deal with, causing cultivators of the same level to turn pale at the mere mention of it and dare not provoke him.

After all.

Even within the Mystic Origin Sect, the highest-grade technique is only High-Grade Spell.

"Even the most talented person would need several years or even more than ten years of hard work to master High-Grade Spell."

"For me, it would take at least a hundred years of diligent study, hard work, and constant reflection."

"But--"

Lu Qingfeng smiled, entered 'Cloud-Treading Vault' into his Attribute Panel, sat down cross-legged, seemingly comprehending the technique, but in reality, he was logging into "Primordial World".

About one-tenth of an incense stick later.

Lu Qingfeng opened his eyes.

A flash of Radiance appeared beneath his feet, shattering the gate and soaring straight into the sky.

"You've successfully passed the challenge!"

A deafening roar echoed from all directions.

Lu Qingfeng's form shifted, and instead of the four gates before him, nine arched bridges appeared. They extended in nine directions from beneath Lu Qingfeng's feet, disappearing into layers of mist, their destination unknown.

We have already entered the fourth level.

Even the Yushan Daoist, when he left behind his cave abode, probably couldn't have imagined that a descendant could pass the first three trials so quickly. If the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain were to exist forever, such speed would surely be unprecedented and unparalleled.

"The fourth level."

Lu Qingfeng looked up.

Really.

Above the arched bridge, the figure of the Yushan Daoist appeared. His sleeves fluttered, his face was serene, and he looked every bit the sage of immortals.

He said:

"On the path of cultivation, without great fortuitous opportunity, one must possess Root Bone, comprehension, and temperament. If one has abundant fortune, even with Root Bone, comprehension, and temperament, one can still reach the pinnacle of the immortal path."

"Those who can pass the first three levels must have exceptional comprehension and a strong will."

"However, fortuitous opportunity and luck are also crucial."

At this point, the Yushan Daoist paused, seemingly with some emotion.

Shaking his head, Yushan Daoist's expression remained unchanged. He pointed to the nine arched bridges and said, "Of these nine arched bridges, only one leads to the place where I placed my methods and Law Artifact, and it changes constantly. Inside, there are Everlife Secret Method, inheritances of array formations and artifact refining, the 'Azurewood King Cauldron,' the treasure of Azurewood Valley, and the most powerful seventh-tier Law Artifact for protecting the lives of the four sects."

"Only one out of nine can receive my inheritance, depending on the fortuitous opportunity and exceptional luck."

"Over ten thousand years have passed, and perhaps some have already enjoyed this fortuitous opportunity and are blessed with great fortune. You can use my token to guide you through the six arched bridges."

The Yushan Daoist explained the rules in detail.

Then the Golden Light manifested and transformed into a regular arrangement in the air.

Upon hearing the last sentence from the Yushan Daoist, Lu Qingfeng immediately took out the 'Yu Mountain Token Talisman' from his sleeve. Holding the token, he felt a cool sensation within it, and sure enough, the mist dissipated at the ends of six of the nine arched bridges.

It could be Blade Mountain, Sea of Fire, a cauldron of boiling oil, or Purgatory.

In conclusion.

All of these are dead ends.

Only at the end of the three arched bridges remained shrouded in mist, its destination unknown. According to the Yushan Daoist, this was the reward for obtaining the token.

Choose one from nine.

It becomes a choice of three.

The chances have increased significantly.

"Yu Mountain Token Talisman".

"From the first level to the fourth level, the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain offers preferential treatment to those who possess the Yu Mountain Token Talisman."

Lu Qingfeng held the token and couldn't help but laugh.

The first level uses clues to make the path to the second level easier to see.

The second challenge allows you to bypass the rules and take any Law Artifact by holding the token, and still pass the first major formation.

In the third stage, Lu Qingfeng entered the first gate to comprehend the Technique Method. Others needed to have mastered the Technique Method to pass, but if he activated the command talisman, he only needed to have achieved a minor level of mastery to shatter the gate.

The three passes are far less difficult for those who possess the Yu Mountain Token Talisman than for others.

We've reached the fourth level.

Lu Qingfeng then understood—

"The Yushan Daoist is emphasizing the importance of fortuitous opportunity and luck. In the vastness of time, to be able to obtain the Yu Mountain Token Talisman is truly an extremely fortunate thing."

"Therefore, the preferential treatment is not abrupt."

"The final hurdle is for those who do not possess the Yu Mountain Token Talisman to enter the Immortal Mansion for trials. If no one obtains the Yu Mountain Token Talisman, their fortuitous opportunity will still be tested."

It has to be said.

This Yushan Daoist seems to have an extraordinary obsession with the Dao.

Even with exceptional comprehension and excellent character, in his eyes, they are no match for those with profound fortune.

"Old age is almost like being a monster."

"Such meticulous guidance is truly impressive."

"Non-Self had not possessed the Great Divine Ability the 'Seven Birds Lesser Evolving Numerology' to foresee good and bad fortune, I would probably have suffered this calamity as well."

Lu Qingfeng chuckled, put the Yu Mountain Token Talisman into his Storage Bag, and looked around at the nine arched bridges. "While luck is important on the path of cultivation, the fundamental factor lies in the person."

As he spoke.

His eyes shone with dazzling Radiance, and the 'Grand Luo Insight' swept across the nine directions.

The Spirit Eye opens.

See through the essence of all things, and trace back to the origin of all things!

The mist at the end of the nine arched bridges seemed nonexistent to Lu Qingfeng; nothing could escape his Lu Qingfeng eye.

Blade Mountain.

Sea of Fire.

Oil pan.

Purgatory.

At the end of each arched bridge lay perilous danger, including the three arched bridges that had just been cleared by the Yushan Token. These were even more dangerous, not just mountains of knives and seas of fire, but dark and menacing spatial rifts.

Once you step into it, you will surely be swept into the spatial rift, torn to pieces by the spatial turbulence, and even your soul will be lost.

"How ruthless."

Lu Qingfeng felt a chill run down his spine.

The Yushan Daoist released the command token, and then showed such malice towards the holder of the token, which is truly puzzling.

"It's useless to me."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head and looked towards the end of the remaining six arched bridges.

Even after seeing through Blade Mountain, it remains an endless Blade Mountain; even after seeing Sea of Fire, it remains an endless Sea of Fire.

However, behind the cauldron of boiling oil was a grand hall. Upon closer inspection, it was exactly the same as the front hall of the Immortal Mansion.

"This is where the true inheritance lies."

Lu Qingfeng's eyes lit up, and he sprinted towards the left-hand arched bridge. He stepped into the cauldron of boiling oil, and there was no way back. The cauldron of oil looked terrifying, boiling and chilling, but stepping into it was completely unimpeded, as if walking on flat ground.

It floats over the oil pan.

Step into the main hall.

On the coiled red pillar, the Golden Dragon was so lifelike that it seemed to have come to life and soared into the hall. One after another, divine generals holding iron halberds also emerged and lined up on both sides.

Its imposing presence is truly extraordinary.

Lu Qingfeng looked towards the head of the main hall, where a Daoist priest sat cross-legged; it was none other than the Daoist priest of Yushan Daoist. As Lu Qingfeng looked over, the Yushan Daoist opened his eyes, and their gazes met. It was as if Lu Qingfeng could see through ten thousand years the once peerless Yushan Daoist, now sitting in his twilight years.

A myriad of emotions welled up within me.

Their eyes met, and then Yushan Daoist suddenly stood up and walked over to examine Lu Qingfeng. Lu Qingfeng frowned slightly, sensing that Yushan Daoist's divine sense was different from the three divine senses he had encountered in the previous four trials.

I can't quite put my finger on the differences right now.

Yushan Daoist circled Lu Qingfeng twice before stopping in front of him, a hint of amazement in his eyes. "He is neither a cultivator from Azurewood Valley nor a disciple of any major sect like the Three Mountains or Seven Gorges. It seems I have truly struck gold. After being dead for over ten thousand years, I have actually encountered a junior with excellent character, comprehension, and unparalleled luck."

"Senior--"

Lu Qingfeng looked at Yushan Daoist, his eyes flashing with Radiance—

[The incarnation of the Yushan Daoist: merely a wisp of remnant thought, sealed for thirteen thousand years, containing the last trace of the Yushan Daoist's consciousness]

"It's not just divine sense!"

Lu Qingfeng was immediately taken aback.