The Path Against Heaven

"Blackstone Token!"

Jiang Feng repeated those three words under his breath.

There was no need to ask; he knew this Blackstone Token was probably exceedingly rare.

Sure enough, Shiva continued her explanation:

"However, obtaining a Blackstone Token is no easy matter."

"Only those blessed with heaven-defying talent will catch the eye of the Blackstone Mountain Range and be granted a Blackstone Token."

"Once every ten thousand years, emissaries from the Blackstone Mountain Range travel abroad."

"These emissaries carry Blackstone Tokens. Whenever they encounter someone with heaven-defying talent, they bestow one upon them."

"Those who receive a Blackstone Token may, if they wish, activate the mark upon it at any time and enter the Blackstone Mountain Range."

Jiang Feng caught the implication in Shiva's words. "From the sound of it, some people are unwilling?"

"Haha..." Shiva laughed. "Of course some are unwilling."

"Every man has his own aspirations. Some pursue the supreme Great Dao, while others seek only freedom and pleasure."

"And more often than not, those who pursue freedom and pleasure are the ones who stand head and shoulders above the crowd."

"The Blackstone Mountain Range has bestowed quite a few Blackstone Tokens, yet quite a few have also refused them. Likewise, among those who received a Blackstone Token, many never used it."

"Those favored by the Blackstone Mountain Range already possess extraordinary talent and strength. To such people, the highest cultivation seems within easy reach. What they care about is living freely and happily, unrestrained and unfettered."

"They are unwilling to bow their heads and live beneath another's wings, so naturally they will not readily enter the Blackstone Mountain Range."

Jiang Feng frowned as he listened. "Senior, do you mean that entering the Blackstone Mountain Range comes with restrictions?"

Shiva nodded. "Naturally."

"The Blackstone Mountain Range is, in truth,