Whoosh.
Meng Chuan flew to Fiend Mountain and circled the mountain range for half a day. He found two spots to harvest-each was worth more than 10,000 cubes-before stepping onto the third path while in a good mood.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Although a voice sounded in his mind, and every word in the voice seemed to strike his Essence Soul, giving him immense pressure, Meng Chuan’s Essence Soul and willpower was strong enough. He naturally forcefully resisted the voice and advanced rapidly. He walked 5,000 kilometers until he reached the spot where he had previously given up.
Last time, I gave up here because I couldn’t advance any further. However, it’s much easier this time. Meng Chuan could sense that his willpower had become stronger. His insights into the Essence Soul Star formulation had also deepened. His Essence Soul had become even more stable, allowing him to withstand the brunt of the impact easily.
Let’s begin. Meng Chuan followed his original routine. With every step he took, he stopped and carefully sensed the voice that seemed to come from the peak of Fiend Mountain. After comprehending it, he took another step. He advanced at an extremely slow speed.
In Fiend Mountain ruin’s first path.
A shrunken stone giant-Starlord Ancient Desert-was walking. At the same time, he was immersed in his epiphany. Although everyone knew that the path of epiphany required one to pay a huge price due to the endless calamities, that didn’t stop Fifth Tribulation Eminences from taking this path. These Fifth Tribulation Eminences had their own thoughts. Some were putting up a final struggle before the end of their lifespans. Some felt that they could curb their greed and be satisfied after two to three years. Some urgently needed to become stronger and were willing to pay the price… As expected of the path of epiphany. I’ve already comprehended a second Fifth Tribulation law. The stone giant, Starlord Ancient Desert, stopped and grinned. His heart surged when he comprehended a complete Fifth Tribulation technique. He temporarily escaped from his epiphany state.
I’ll give up after another two years, thought the stone giant to himself. In reality, when cultivators embarked on the path of epiphany, they would think it wouldn’t matter even if they continued for an additional year and that it wouldn’t be a huge problem for them to continue for two more years.
The more arduous their cultivation previously was, the more unwilling they were to give up when they were in a state of epiphany. After all, a year here might be much better than a lifetime in the outside world. It was too difficult to give up. The stone giant stopped and looked up. His gaze naturally swept across Fiend Mountain. Suddenly, his eyes widened. What? There’s a cultivator at the 5,000-kilometer mark on the third path? The stone giant stared at the tiny figure in shock.
According to his current experience, the third path placed immense pressure on the Essence Soul. Most people would stop before reaching 500 kilometers.
Over 5,000 kilometers?
Eh? That’s… The stone giant looked at the tiny figure from afar. After all, they were all members of the Cang Alliance. They had met in the Cang Alliance Space before. Therefore, he immediately recognized the figure. It’s Eastcalm? Why is he here again?
Meng Chuan couldn’t help turning his head when he sensed another living being watching him.
Hundreds of kilometers away, a Fifth Tribulation Eminence’s and a Sixth Tribulation Eminence’s gazes met. Due to him constantly resisting Fiend Mountain’s voice, Meng Chuan’s mind and willpower were extremely focused. He resisted with all his might. At that moment, he instinctively turned his head to take a glance. The powerful willpower contained in his gaze made the stone giant’s mind rumble before it instantly went blank.
The stone giant stood there in a daze. Only when Meng Chuan stopped looking at him and continued advancing slowly did the stone giant wake up.
The Essence Soul pressure is so strong? He has reached the Essence Soul Sixth Tribulation realm? The stone giant was somewhat shocked.
Chapter 627 - News
The Cang Alliance Space’s periphery was covered in mist.
In a corner, Snowjade sat alone. He was still dressed in a light-blue robe. He no longer had the cold arrogance he had in the past. All he had was loneliness.
Having gotten myself into this situation, the other Tribulation Eminences can’t even be bothered with me. Palace Lord Snowjade’s gaze swept across, and he saw Tribulation Eminences chatting in small groups. None of the Tribulation Eminences chose to cozy up with him in their gatherings.
Everyone knew that Snowjade had gone mad. Furthermore, his madness was worsening.
The longer one stayed crazy, the shorter their period of lucidity would be. Everyone naturally drew a clear line with Snowjade. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if they were entangled with a crazy Fifth Tribulation Eminence. My Essence Soul calamity is worsening. The time I remain lucid is getting shorter and shorter. Perhaps, I will go crazy forever one day. Snowjade cherished his periods of lucidity. He was willing to come to the Cang Alliance Space and see the other Fifth Tribulation Eminences.
At the very least, everyone here was only an embodiment. The Fifth Tribulation Eminences weren’t too afraid of him.
In the outside world? Tribulation Eminences had long distanced themselves from him.
I clearly knew that my willpower is relatively weak. I knew that the third path in the Black Mountain ruin has the effect of tempering the mind. Why didn’t I choose the third path? Just because I saw Old Fiend Black Wind—who was weaker than me-improve greatly and grasp three Fifth Tribulation laws, I became envious and jealous. I couldn’t help but take the second path. I felt that the danger would be lesser… Snowjade was very regretful.
However, no amount of regret mattered. If one took the wrong path, they had to bear the consequences.
“What? City Lord Eastcalm appeared in the black mountain ruin again?”
“Impossible. Fu Sui is currently on the ship. The next batch will only be sent when the time is up. Only Fu Sui knows the method to enter the black mountain ruin. It’s impossible for City Lord Eastcalm to enter.”
“I saw it with my own eyes. Furthermore, I feel that City Lord Eastcalm has already reached the Sixth Tribulation realm.”
In a corner of the Cang Alliance Space, five Tribulation Eminences discussed something. The person who spoke was the stone giant, Starlord Ancient Desert. He was extremely confident. “If you don’t believe me, you can ask Brother Qushui. He is also in the black mountain ruin. He can see City Lord Eastcalm from his location.”
Huh? While sitting alone in a corner, the spurned Palace Lord Snowjade was slightly taken aback after hearing a familiar name. Meng Chuan has appeared in the black mountain ruin again? He seems to have reached the Sixth Tribulation realm?
How is it possible for him to be at the Sixth Tribulation realm? Palace Lord Snowjade wasn’t sure what he was feeling. He instinctively denied it. How can it be so easy for him to reach the Sixth Tribulation realm? There are so many Tribulation Eminences in the black mountain ruin world, but none of them have truly reached the Sixth Tribulation realm.
“Ah, no wonder! In the past, I could barely sense Brother Eastcalm’s general direction through karma. Just a few years ago, his karma became much blurrier. I couldn’t determine his location at all. I thought he had cultivated a karmic lineage Dharmic formulation and deliberately obscured his karma or that perhaps he had obtained a treasure that could blur karma… From the looks of it, he has reached the Sixth Tribulation realm?”
“That’s right. City Lord Eastcalm’s karma is much more blurry. From this point, it’s really possible that he has reached the Sixth Tribulation realm.”
The people discussing in the distance became more and more certain of the conclusion.
Every Tribulation Eminence knew many other cultivators. If a cultivator’s karma suddenly became blurry, they wouldn’t care too much about it.
This was because breaking through to the Sixth Tribulation realm couldn’t be hidden! A
s long as one interacted with the outside world, they would eventually be exposed.
Meng Chuan’s karma has become even more blurry. Snowjade sat there silently. I didn’t even notice his changes.
We are both from Three Bay River System, and we were in the same batch that came to the Cang Alliance Space. We later went to the black mountain ruin one after another, but the result is me being crazy most of the time. I might even go crazy forever in the future. However, Meng Chuan has reached the Sixth Tribulation realm. Snowjade sighed gently as his figure dissipated and disappeared from the Cang Alliance Space.
His arrival and departure didn’t attract much attention in the Cang Alliance Space.
A group of Fifth Tribulation Eminences was in Fiend Mountain. They had their own means. As long as they deliberately observed, they could see Meng Chuan.
The news constantly spread in the Cang Alliance Space and was confirmed by various parties.
“Ahhh!” Fu Sui was in his chamber on the massive ship, holding his head in pain. He endured the excruciating pain in his Essence Soul as the pain slowly intensified. However, he couldn’t help but let out a painful cry as his body curled up and twitched. It’s too painful. I’m dying! Fu Sui finally flipped his hand and took out a Heart Intoxicating Pill. He immediately swallowed it. After consuming the Heart Intoxicating Pill, his Essence Soul felt comfortable and intoxicated. This intoxication greatly relieved the pain. Fu Sui could sit up again, and his expression returned to normal.
I have to consume Heart Intoxicating Pills. The Outer Realm Essence Crystals I earn will eventually be used up, Fu Sui thought to himself. Furthermore, I can sense that the Heart Intoxicating Pill’s effects are worsening at an extremely slow speed. Compared to the first time I consumed it, it only has 80-90% effectiveness now.
As long as I’m alive, I might be able to find a treasure more useful than the Heart Intoxicating Pill. I’ll have a chance if I’m alive. Fu Sui’s eyes were determined as he pondered over how to treat his Essence Soul injuries.
Suddenly
Fu Sui realized that a Fifth Tribulation Eminence had left him a message through the Cang Alliance Space.
“Brother Fu Sui, we discovered City Lord Eastcalm in the black mountain ruin again. How did he enter? Did you send him in?”
“You discovered Eastcalm?” Fu Sui was very surprised. Through the Cang Alliance’s space connection, he asked, “Where did you hear that? Eastcalm had already left the black mountain ruin previously. It’s impossible for him to appear inside again.” “Several Fifth Tribulation Eminences have discovered City Lord Eastcalm in the black mountain ruin. Furthermore, they believe that City Lord Eastcalm has already broken through to the Sixth Tribulation realm.”
“Broken through to the Sixth Tribulation realm?” Fu Sui found it unbelievable. How could the Sixth Tribulation realm be reached that easily?
Fu Sui even condensed an embodiment in the Cang Alliance Space to investigate the matter carefully. The more he investigated, the more he realized how true it was. After some hesitation, Fu Sui personally contacted Meng Chuan. As a Cang Alliance member, he could instantly contact Meng Chuan even if they were separated across the River of Spacetime.
“Eastcalm, are you in the black mountain ruin?” asked Fu Sui.
“Yes,” replied Meng Chuan quickly.
Fu Sui was somewhat shocked by Meng Chuan’s reply because he knew very well that he hadn’t sent Meng Chuan in a second time.
“How did you enter? You also obtained a mystic technique to enter? Can you bring other cultivators in?” Fu Sui asked. This was very important. If Meng Chuan could bring other cultivators in, this business couldn’t be monopolized by Fu Sui.
Sending cultivators into the black mountain ruin was Fu Sui’s best method of earning Outer Realm Essence Crystals. This business had earned him a lot. As the news spread, he could continue to earn more.
“Fu Sui, don’t worry. I can only enter alone. I can’t bring anyone else with me,” replied Meng Chuan. After becoming an ordinary member of Fiend Mountain, he could freely enter and exit Fiend Mountain, but it was limited to himself.
Fu Sui heaved a sigh of relief when he received Meng Chuan’s answer. “You’ve reached the Sixth Tribulation realm?” Fu Sui asked curiously. He didn’t believe the rumors.
“Before entering the ruin, I was close to breaking through. After coming out of the ruin, I had some free time. After cultivating for a few days, I broke through,” replied Meng Chuan. He still owed the other party a favor. If it were other Cang Alliance members, he wouldn’t have said so much. Of course, he wouldn’t tell others when he would transcend the tribulation.
Fu Sui was stunned. He really has broken through to the Sixth Tribulation realm!
Fu Sui had paid such a huge price, but he was forever stuck at the half-step Sixth Tribulation realm. The injuries to his Essence Soul also constantly tormented him. Meng Chuan has completely reached the Sixth Tribulation realm. However, when Fu Sui thought of how Meng Chuan was close to breaking through before entering the ruin, he felt slightly comforted.
Fu Sui finally said, “Congratulations, Brother Eastcalm.”
The news constantly spread, and it also reached the ears of the Cang Alliance’s Sixth and Seventh Tribulation Eminences. It also attracted the attention of some folks.
Chapter 628 - Fishing
A figure appeared in the dark outer realm. He was dressed in a dark purple robe as he looked coldly at Thousand Mountain Star.
“Thousand Mountain Star,” muttered Lord Ghostink.
He yearned to enter the legendary Fiend Mountain even in his dreams. Therefore, he immediately rushed to Thousand Mountain Star when he heard the news.
Is it really as the rumors say? Eastcalm entered the Fiend Mountain despite being a Sixth Tribulation Eminence? Lord Ghostink couldn’t help but feel tempted. If he can enter, I should be able to enter as well!
After cultivating to his current realm, he felt like the gap between the Sixth and Seventh Tribulation realm was like a chasm! The further he cultivated, the greater the difference in strength. However, the difficulty of breaking through also increased.
There were only a few Sixth Tribulation Eminences in a vast river zone. However, Seventh Tribulation Eminences were legends!
Lord Ghostink had his own goals. He also wanted to reach the Seventh Tribulation realm.
Whoosh.
Lord Ghostink flew towards Thousand Mountain Star but suddenly stopped.
Lightning gathered in the surrounding void and condensed into a white-haired, white-robed man. He smiled at Lord Ghostink and said, “Ah, Lord Ghostink. My Three Bay River System is a remote river system. Why are you here, Lord Ghostink?”
Meng Chuan’s lightning law domain was sufficiently vast. He could sense any other living beings that invaded his range of influence.
It was fine if it were ordinary cultivators in the past, but Lord Ghostink was a Sixth Tribulation Eminence. Meng Chuan was naturally alarmed by his visit. He immediately sent an Essence Soul embodiment.
“City Lord Eastcalm.” Lord Ghostink looked at Meng Chuan. His cold eyes lit up as he revealed a look of delight. “You really have reached the Sixth Tribulation realm.”
Meng Chuan looked at him.
Lord Ghostink didn’t have a good reputation. He was ruthless and unscrupulous. He had the worst reputation among the Sixth Tribulation Eminences in the Cang Alliance. Meng Chuan naturally had his guard up.
“City Lord Eastcalm, you have reached the Sixth Tribulation realm. How did you enter the black mountain ruin again?” asked Lord Ghostink.
Meng Chuan nodded. “Yes.”
He really is here because of Fiend Mountain.
“How did you enter? I asked Fu Sui, but he said it had nothing to do with him. He said that you entered the black mountain ruin through your own means.” Lord Ghostink’s voice had a hint of anxiousness.
“I can enter, but I can’t help others,” said Meng Chuan directly, having guessed the ot
her party’s intentions.
Lord Ghostink frowned and asked, “City Lord Eastcalm, I just want to ask you. How did you enter? Do you have a mystic technique, a token, or something else?”
“Why should I tell you such a secret?” Meng Chuan looked at him.
Information was valuable. Meng Chuan hadn’t even discovered the existence of Fiend Mountain from Eternal Tower’s intelligence.
The intelligence of how to become an ordinary member of Fiend Mountain was even more precious. How could he easily leak it? Lord Ghostink persuaded, “Tell me, and I will owe you a favor. We are both members of the Cang Alliance. Can’t you help me on this?” “I can’t,” said Meng Chuan indifferently.
Lord Ghostink looked at Meng Chuan and nodded. “It wasn’t right of me. Let’s negotiate like it’s a transaction. How about 30,000 Outer Realm Essence Crystals if you tell me how you entered the black mountain ruin?”
“No deal,” rejected Meng Chuan. Meng Chuan had yet to figure out Fiend Mountain’s origins.
The crazy forbidden creatures, the various aftereffects of stepping onto Fiend Mountain, and the mysterious voice that came from the mountaintop… Even the name of the placeFiend Mountain-made Meng Chuan very cautious. Logically speaking, such a place shouldn’t be unknown! However, even if he couldn’t find any information on it, Meng Chuan naturally didn’t want to spread further information about it.
“Even a transaction won’t do?” Lord Ghostink’s eyes were cold.
Meng Chuan looked at him and said, “If you really want to buy the information, I’ll naturally be the one offering a price. 200,000 cubes, and I’ll tell you the details.”
“Hmph! Hmph! Hmph!” Lord Ghostink laughed angrily.
200,000 cubes?
After cultivating for so many years, he had only accumulated over 500,000 cubes. Many of them were treasures that were useful to him. Was he crazy to exchange nearly half of that for a piece of information?
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