Chapter 7: The Goodness of the Heart, No Regrets Even in Death (Part 1)

Ning Feng's lips twitched, and he simply closed his eyes, choosing not to look at him, letting things unfold as they may.

He is more familiar with this stone than anything else, having worn it in the Soul Realm for a full decade, an attachment to home that he simply cannot part with

Take it by all means

Without doubt, I respectfully adhere to the decree of the esteemed ancestor

unfortunate

Ning Feng, having set aside his worries, began to feel a sense of pride, realizing that he had indeed entered an extraordinary sect.

The Nine Orifices Stone remained silent, with only that gentle warmth being conveyed through the palm.

He did not incur any losses; on the surface, he appears to be just a laggard.

Nine Orifices Stone

Click click

But it isーーit

Hey, feel free to take it; these four words are said with a casual tone, yet they carry an extraordinary confidence

No wonder

Indeed, it must be so

Hmph

The realm of the soul is unexpectedly important

Similar to the previous command of "Get out of the way," this must be the voice of the ancestor

In the next moment, a giant, also towering several zhang, entirely formed from condensed sunlight, took a step forward and reached out towards the place where the soul realm had vanished

In the realm of souls for ten thousand years, the disciples of the divine palace all undergo tempering. Yet, in this world, there is ultimately no eternal existence; once it is gone, it is simply gone.

Ning Feng suddenly realized, and the last cloud of doubt left in the realm of souls dissipated completely

Lift one more foot, keep up, and then ... ...

Ning Feng feels as if the entire world has collapsed

No doubt

Ning Feng looked at the way they defeated the rooster and couldn't help but want to laugh

Ning Feng casually remarked, not expecting the Nine Aperture Stone to respond in any way, but unexpectedly, as soon as the words left his mouth, an incident occurred

This is undoubtedly the Sun Technique cultivated to a profound level

Upon witnessing this scene, Shen Buyi and the others reacted swiftly, each raising their heads to gaze at the sky, as if the arid dome of the palace above them were not a barren ceiling, but rather a magnificent expanse of white clouds and changing skies.

Isn't it?

The voice of the ancestor turned stern, "You are the contemporary leader of my Sun God Palace."

Indeed, it is said that not only the sect leader but also the masters of various peaks will provide guidance and bestow rewards to those preparing to join their ranks

The realm of souls has reached its end of life

It lifted one foot and stepped down, causing the palace to groan and moan, unable to bear the weight.

Ning Feng found a corner to sit down, not intentionally moving closer to Chen Xiwei. The Nine Orifices Stone in his mind kept his heart in suspense, uncertain of fortune or misfortune

The most striking feature is the three towering statues

Ning Feng's heart was about to leap out of his throat as he called out to Chuan Tianqu, "I was just speaking casually; you don't have to be so obedient."

Ning Feng endured and endured, finally managing to suppress the smile that was about to appear.

Ning Feng, still with his eyes closed, let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this conclusion, while inwardly muttering, "That is not necessarily the case."

The divine light net of the ancestral deity of the shrine had been probing for less than a breath's time, yet Ning Feng felt as if it lasted a lifetime

I go ... ...

The statue, towering several zhang, entirely made of red copper and weighing ten thousand jun, pushes against the golden mountain and topples the jade pillar—well, in fact, it just trips over its left foot and falls to the ground with a thunderous crash

Shen Budu and others, it is they who pay their respects with great ceremony

The side hall is rather devoid of any decorations, with the floor laid with square red copper tiles measuring about one zhang on each side, and several dozen cushions scattered haphazardly upon it.

What illuminates is not merely light, but also spirit; in an instant, those things that were originally mere decorations suddenly come to life, exuding a divine charm

Ah, the elder in the divine palace said that in previous years, the headmaster would always meet with the disciples who had successfully passed the divine cleansing tribulation, providing them with guidance and bestowing treasures, wouldn't he

The youths, having lost their sense of superiority, were indifferent to discussing seating arrangements. Everyone sat down casually, initially engaging in conversation with one another, but soon fell silent, quietly processing the experiences they had undergone in the realm of souls, particularly the earlier shocking scene

The young boys were chattering excitedly, filled with shock and envy, while Ning Feng held his breath, his hands involuntarily clenching into fists

Look at their appearance, hmm, their emotions are stable

You will eventually know

... ...

Respectfully bidding farewell to the ancestor

Ning Feng's eyes widened in surprise as he looked at the scene before him

The Sun God Palace is truly domineering

So, they cannot see you, right

"It's just... why choose me?"

Then, she raised her chin and turned her head away

He is not the only one who thinks this way. Shen Buyi, seemingly deep in thought, asked again: "Old Ancestor, what if the other party is unwilling to negotiate and we cannot obtain it?"

Hmm?

Separated by seven or eight futons, Chen Xiwei happened to gaze over, their eyes meeting directly

domineering

Is it possible that ... ...

Ning Feng closed his eyes, constantly thinking about the appearance of the Nine Aperture Stone, his heart silently questioning

As long as the Nine Aperture Stone exists, the Soul Realm exists; if the Nine Aperture Stone departs with me, the Soul Realm will cease to exist

As the gentle breeze passes, the grand palace seems to be caressed by the spring wind, warm and inviting

Those old fellows in the realm of souls, along with the fate they represent, surely do not wish to leave behind me, do they

Ning Feng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly opened his eyes

"Truly unfortunate, it must be that the soul realm has come to an end, they have lost their focus..."

At this moment, Shen Buyi's voice rang out: "Old Ancestor, the Soul Realm tempering three years later, the Divine Cleansing Tribulation..."

He could feel the Nine Aperture Stone, which resided in the unknown realm of his mind, tremble slightly, as if in response

Moreover, not to mention those who have not passed and have fainted to the point of being unable to understand the situation, like a bereaved person, even those around Ning Feng have mostly poor complexions, frequently looking back as they walk, embodying a profound sense of disappointment and desolation

Since ancient times, countless individuals have entered and exited the realm of souls; why have I been chosen?

In this chaotic situation, his actions were rather unobtrusive.

Furthermore, what exactly is this Nine-Hole Stone?

Upon reaching the side hall, a group of young men entered.

Unable to comprehend, he had no choice but to set it aside for the time being. Even if he wished to hold on, it was impossible. Within the palace, a great uproar ensued

Yes

Indeed, my experiences are entirely different from theirs, and they are certainly related to this Nine-Hole Stone.

At this moment, Ning Feng is surrounded by panicked youths, as the mountain lords of the Sun God Palace, who are like deities high above, appear as if they have seen a ghost, which is understandable given the circumstances

How did it come to my mind?

As soon as he settled onto the mat, he naturally raised both hands and assumed the posture of five hearts facing the sky. This was not intentional; it was a result of three years of external training, and his body had already developed this instinct.

It is terrible

Hey, I have been wearing you around my neck for over ten years, and now it feels quite strange to be without you all of a sudden

Of course it is different. They are going to undergo the trial of the soul realm, while I am going to seize the foundation of others, taking away their very lives and roots. Can the treatment be the same?

So it is like this

Shen Buyi appeared to have a smile on his face, and the other mountain lords also greeted him with smiles.

What exactly are you...?

Move aside

In the hands of the ancient ancestor of the Sun God Palace, countless rays of light darted back and forth, weaving a net of light that enveloped everything, leaving no speck of dust able to escape

In his palm lay a round stone of light purple hue, quietly resting, adorned with nine holes.

After a while, they finally reacted. Shen Buyi waved his hand towards the young men and said: "Take them through the Divine Purification Trial and bring them to the side hall for temporary accommodation"

The statue on the left among the three figures opened its mouth, causing the palace to tremble violently, prompting Shen Buyi and others to hurriedly retreat.

After the Master spoke, someone took Ning Feng and the others away

Shen Buyi, I pay my respects to the ancestor

The Master Zhangjiao, the Mountain Lords of the various peaks, and the long-unheard-of Ancestor of the Divine Palace... this situation is too overwhelming, completely unbearable

Ning Feng was anxious; if the nine-orifice stone in his mind were to be discovered, he would be in serious trouble

What?!

Those who have not passed shall be sent to the outer gate, allowing for both options of staying or leaving

Ning Feng covered his mouth with his hand, fearing that he might inadvertently cry out.

Will he find out

Ning Feng took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused his mind on the palm of his hand, concentrating on the Nine Aperture Stone

Swipe swipe swipe

Please do speak up

This seems to imply something deeper

The heads of the three statues radiate brilliance, as if each has captured a sun and transformed it into a crown placed upon their heads

A cold snort erupted, and the massive bronze statue shattered into pieces. Each fragment of the broken red copper dissolved and vanished in the air, dispersing into light.

Upon seeing them, Ning Feng recalled a matter.

Having left the palace and freed from constraints, the few who were the first to exit the Soul Realm sighed in disappointment, their original expectations dashed, and the sense of superiority over their peers was even more unnecessary to mention

Whether it is a statue or a relief, at the moment when the soul realm disappears and the palace trembles violently, it suddenly brightens as if sunlight is flowing through it

Ning Feng once again recalled the cursed Nine Linked Rings, feeling that one wave had not yet settled before another arose, as the clouds of suspicion stretched and once again enveloped him.

Uh

As the words came to an end, his body, formed entirely of sunlight, suddenly collapsed inward, radiating brilliance, a sun rose high, and in the next moment, it transformed into light and scattered

The contemporary Sun God Palace's headmaster, the old man in a white robe, Shen Buyi, performed a grand kneeling salute towards the statue at the top.

His palm, resting on his knee with the palm facing up, suddenly sank as if something were pressing down on it

Statues of Shen Buyi and others were arranged in front, each towering several zhang high. The entire palace was surrounded by countless reliefs, some depicting dragons and snakes, others showcasing deities and demons, all exuding a magnificent and dignified aura.

Before the eyes of the multitude, the statue moved

Boom

Ning Feng could no longer hold back upon hearing this and opened his eyes to look over

Ning Feng glanced at them, then lowered his head to look at the Nine Aperture Stone in his palm, instantly disregarding those people

After Shen Buyi, the remaining eight peaks were also respectfully worshipped.

The ancestral figure of the shrine waved his hand, as if casually mentioning a trivial matter.

The existence that even the headmaster of the Sun God Palace must kneel before has been tripped over... tripped over...

Until they left the palace, Shen Buyi and the others were still discussing something, unaware of the eager gazes of the young men

At the moment when the Soul Realm collapsed and the Radiant Vortex imploded, a pale purple stone with nine orifices suddenly appeared in Ning Feng's mind

He felt that his neck was as stiff as if he had a crick in it, and he struggled to lift it up

The youths in the palace, whether the thirty individuals present with Ning Feng or the subsequent seventy who were bewildered and awakening, were all left dumbfounded, still immersed in the scene they had just witnessed

The realm of souls in the world is not limited to just one place

After respectfully sending off the ancestral deity of the shrine, the sunlight that had illuminated the entire palace quietly faded away at some unknown moment, while Shen Buyi and others were whispering among themselves about something

Impressive

After much difficulty, the venerable ancestor of the Divine Palace finally ceased his actions, and Ning Feng's heart was in his throat, yet he remained silent...

Nearby, several youths surrounding Chen Xiwei noticed their exchange of glances and glared at Ning Feng with various unfriendly expressions

The top of the side hall is adorned with four sides, hanging more than ten lanterns, each inlaid with a luminous stone, continuously emitting a sunlight-like brightness