Inside the giant bronze coffin, there was no longer only deathly darkness.
On the coffin wall, the vast starry sky map was gradually lighting up.
A path drawn by the stars was particularly clear, as if guiding them through the boundless Void.
Its destination pointed to an unfamiliar star field: the Big Dipper.
Just as everyone held their breath, gazing intently at this mysterious star map.
The entire coffin suddenly began to shake violently, as if it were about to disintegrate, completely waking up some people who were still in a daze.
"Are we here? We've finally arrived?"
What kind of place could it be? The Celestial Realm? Or another divine land?
Will we be able to meet immortal gods?
Anticipation and unease were etched on everyone's faces, after the fierce battle on Mars against the demons of the Great Thunderclap Temple and the overwhelming swarms of small Divine Crocodile.
Their imagination of "gods" and " Immortal Domain " was a mixture of longing and a touch of fear.
Recalling their experience on the Yinghuo Ancient Star, everyone still felt lingering fear.
It was a crimson, desolate world, with only the ruined Great Thunderclap Temple bearing witness to its former glory.
When the demon hidden deep beneath the temple broke free, and countless small Divine Crocodile surged forth like a tide, despair enveloped everyone.
However, unlike the tragedy in the original story, this time, there is an additional variable among them: Li Qingshan.
The power of the Fifth Transformation of Dragon Transformation was undeniable. With a slight move, the Sun True Fire burned everything, and the little Divine Crocodile instantly turned to ashes.
Thanks to Li Qingshan's intervention, they managed to hold out until the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin set off again with zero casualties.
Of the many Buddhist treasures in the Great Thunderclap Temple, only the bronze Buddha statue, a Quasi-Emperor Forbidden Artifact, was somewhat useful to Li Qingshan at this moment, so he put it into the Bitter Sea. As for the other Buddhist treasures, Ye Fan and the others relied on their own fate.
As for that Bodhi Seed, it contains the divine thoughts of Sakyamuni.
He possesses the secrets of the Stone Gate of the Heavens, which are related to his fundamental path of cultivation.
They absolutely could not easily expose themselves to the perception of any Mighty Figure, and therefore did not touch the seed that might attract attention.
At this moment, Li Qingshan stood quietly in a corner of the coffin, his green robe still in place, his expression serene.
He sensed that the coffin walls were emitting a hazy light, counteracting the terrifying impact of the outside world.
His gaze swept over a dark corner inside the coffin, where an extremely subtle, cold, and malicious aura lurked like a venomous snake— the Divine Thought of the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body.
Because the people of Great Thunderclap Temple relied on Li Qingshan's intervention, the power of the Buddhist artifacts was not greatly diminished.
The Buddhist artifacts inside the coffin suppressed the eerie atmosphere, and the vengeful ghost did not attack as expected.
"Boom!"
With a final, deafening roar, as if the Heaven-Opening, the Bronze Coffin was blasted open by the immense force, slid down, and crashed heavily to the ground.
In an instant, the long-awaited light poured in, accompanied by an extremely refreshing scent containing a rich fragrance of herbs and trees!
"Light! It is a world of light!"
We're out!
Overwhelmed by the joy of surviving the ordeal, everyone rushed out of the coffin that had carried them across the stars.
Before me lay a majestic mountain peak, its peaks layered with verdant greenery, ancient trees reaching for the sky, and old vines like dragons winding through the mountains—a magnificent and vibrant scene.
This vibrant and beautiful scenery instantly soothed the wounds and gloom in many people's hearts, and even those who had cried the most bitterly had their eyes rekindled with hope.
However, unlike the optimism of his classmates, Li Qingshan's usually calm face showed a barely perceptible furrowing of his brows.
The moment he stepped out of the Bronze Coffin, an invisible and intangible yet extremely domineering force acted upon him.
"The devouring power of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land has begun."
He understood perfectly.
This force is strange and powerful, ignoring defenses and directly affecting the source of life, continuously drawing away his life essence and divine power.
What's even more terrifying is that the speed and intensity of its extraction are directly proportional to one's cultivation level!
His Fifth Transformation of Dragon Transformation was not a source of support at this moment; instead, it became a death warrant.
This caused his life force to drain away at a rate far exceeding that of anyone around him, including Ye Fan, who had a special physique.
"We must find the Immortal Divine Medicine and the Divine Spring as soon as possible, otherwise, even though my cultivation has reached the Dragon Transformation stage, I won't be able to hold out here for long."
A strong sense of crisis lingered in Li Qingshan's mind.
This feeling is like being bound to the altar of time, clearly sensing the rapid loss of one's own vitality—cold and cruel.
Standing not far from him, Ye Fan keenly noticed the subtle change in Li Qingshan's expression. He stepped forward and asked in a low voice, " Teacher Li, have you sensed anything? Is there some other danger here?"
Ye Fan's voice attracted the attention of several classmates nearby, and Zhou Yi, Lin Jia, and others also gathered around.
Having gone through hardships together with Mars, and with Li Qingshan's timely intervention, they gained more trust and reliance on this mysterious Teacher Li.
Li Qingshan's gaze swept over everyone, and without hiding anything, he calmly said, "Compared to here, the dangers on Mars are really nothing."
He paused briefly, then continued, "Those who cultivate are more sensitive to changes in the energy of heaven and earth."
This place contains some strange law that is silently devouring the very essence of our lives.
The higher one's cultivation level, the faster one's life force diminishes. If we stay here too long, even without any demonic attacks, we will eventually exhaust our life force.
These words changed everyone's expression.
"Then, what should we do?"
Someone asked in a trembling voice. The joy of having just escaped danger vanished instantly.
"Boom!"
Before Li Qingshan could answer, a deafening roar came from behind him.
The nine enormous dragon corpses and the bronze coffin trembled violently before sliding down the cliff and plunging into the bottomless abyss below, leaving no echo as if they were completely swallowed by darkness.
This scene sent chills down everyone's spines. If they had come out even a moment later, the consequences would have been unimaginable. As the dragon coffin fell, everyone's view suddenly opened up.
Only then did they realize that they were actually at the edge of a huge abyss surrounded by nine majestic mountains, resembling an enormous volcanic crater, bottomless and exuding a chilling aura.
"We... we're on the crater of a volcano?"
Someone swallowed hard.
Zhou Yi looked at Li Qingshan with a glimmer of hope. " Teacher Li, your cultivation is profound, could you investigate the situation below this abyss?"
Li Qingshan shook his head slightly. "The laws here are very special, suppressing divine sense perception. The depths of the abyss are shrouded in mist, making it unsuitable for easy exploration."
He didn't elaborate on his situation, but the seriousness in his tone made everyone understand that the situation was not optimistic.
Unable to contain her curiosity, Wang Ziwen asked the question that many people shared, " Teacher Li, is the cultivation you just mentioned really like the legends say, capable of moving mountains and overturning seas, and achieving immortality?"
" Li Qingshan glanced at him and calmly replied, "The universe is vast and boundless, and the path of cultivation is endless."
When you cultivate to a sufficiently high level, you will understand that moving mountains and filling seas is not difficult, and immortality is not necessarily a delusion.
His words were calm, yet they were like a boulder thrown into the center of a lake, stirring up a storm in everyone's hearts.
Ye Fan muttered to himself, feeling both longing for the future and immense pressure.
"Hey!"
Just then, a bird's cry that could pierce through gold and split rocks came from the high sky.
Everyone looked up and saw a giant eagle, its entire body gleaming with golden light, as if cast from gold. Its wings spread Shrouding the Heavens, blotting out the sky, and its sharp claws firmly gripped a screaming, struggling giant elephant as it roared over their heads.
This scene completely shattered everyone's last shred of hope.
This world is not the peaceful paradise you imagine, but a barbaric world where the strong prey on the weak and the laws are cruel.
After the initial shock, many people began to discuss the sights excitedly, pointing out the wonders around them.
After all, they couldn't perceive the loss of the essence of life as clearly as Li Qingshan.
Seeing that Li Qingshan remained calm on the surface, he subconsciously thought that the danger might not be so imminent.
Seeing that Li Qingshan remained calm on the surface, the old man subconsciously thought that the danger might not be so imminent.
Only Ye Fan looked into Li Qingshan's eyes, which were deeper and calmer than usual.
And with the occasional, extremely subtle glimmer of golden light, the string in my heart remained taut.
He believed Teacher Li's judgment; this seemingly idyllic place probably concealed a terror even greater than the Mars Demon Cave.
Li Qingshan said no more, casting his own light towards the distant, continuous mountain range and the unfathomable Desolate Antiquity Abyss.
We must act quickly.
He thought to himself that his Fifth Transformation of Dragon Transformation had become a burden here, and time was not on his side.
We must take Ye Fan, the Forbidden Zone Heir, to find the divine fruit of the Nine Marvels Immortal Medicine as soon as possible.