Chapter 0001: The Sky Burial is Immortal
At this moment, there are fewer than one hundred living beings, who have flown into this area and become entangled in strands of spiritual light. This is the manifestation of the great principles, nourishing their bodies while simultaneously destroying their vitality
Through the sea of fire, towering mountains emerged ahead, various lights soaring into the sky, shrouded by dark clouds. Celestial birds and spiritual springs were visible everywhere, completely different from the imagined land of death.
In the depths of the abyss, a gray mist envelops the surroundings, and countless whirlpools intertwine to form a net. Creatures that fall into this void are swept away by the whirlpools, with some being torn apart on the spot, while others are sent to the depths of the abyss.
"Nonsense, you are already thirteen years old, where is your soul gem?"
He was a boy of about twelve or thirteen years old, dressed in a disheveled and worn manner, currently running with all his might, trying to escape
On the summit of Ling Mountain stand several figures, exerting all their strength in an attempt to seize those who are still alive. Unfortunately, the success rate is extremely low, with only two individuals being intercepted
The old man said: "The soul orbs may appear to be similar, but in reality, they possess different attributes. It is said that there exists a type of soul orb that is attribute-less, invisible, intangible, and imperceptible, yet it truly exists. You might be in such a situation, which is undoubtedly extremely rare throughout the ages, but unfortunately, you are about to die"
The celestial cocoon fell into the black hole, triggering violent tremors in ninety-nine celestial mountains, as if two forces were colliding, neither willing to concede defeat
Those individuals are different from Ye Qiu; they all possess soul orbs, which are either shattered or crimson.
The youth cried out loudly in prayer, yet the young enforcer remained unmoved and directly took him away
A terrified sound emerged from the frail figure, and shortly after the blood flowed out, a dazzling light descended from the heavens, illuminating his body
The young boy instinctively hid his left hand behind his back, but it was caught by the tall young man
The boy said with difficulty: "I am really only twelve years old"
The frail figure, in a state of panic, stumbled aimlessly, suffering from severe exhaustion. After persisting for a moment, it suddenly collapsed, striking its forehead against the stone ground, and blood immediately began to flow.
Ye Qiu's heart was filled with sorrow; he was different from these people, yet their ultimate fate was the same.
Those who survive after enduring the four tribulations of vengeful spirits, thunder and lightning, fiery seas, and divine punishment must possess extraordinary qualities. If these individuals can be nurtured, their future achievements will undoubtedly surpass those of ordinary people. This is the reason why those skilled individuals take action to seize them.
And today, Ye Qiu is one of them
At this moment, five figures flew into this celestial mountain, with myriad laws intertwining and connecting, acting upon every living being, causing those beings to explode one after another, turning into dust in the blink of an eye
Ye Qiu not only survived due to the mysterious vortex on his wrist, but also absorbed the power of the Dao, resulting in the nourishment of his body
The terrifying power lasted for several years, and when it disappeared, all ninety-nine celestial mountains collapsed. The floating stars, galaxies, and palaces shattered, divine weapons and immortal artifacts turned into fragments, and the mysterious black holes vanished without a trace
The piercing gale tears apart all things, as spectral souls manifest, reaching out with ghostly claws to slay the beings in the wind
The divine-level spaceship traversed the starry sky, carrying tens of thousands of beings to the Ancient Continent, appearing above the Sky Burial Abyss
Ye Qiu had nowhere to hide; under the bombardment of lightning, the vortex at his wrist spun rapidly, continuously devouring the power of the lightning, causing him to scream and howl in despair.
Of course it is true, we are all going to die, why would I lie to you
The gale struck Ye Qiu, who was certain he would die, but inexplicably, a vortex appeared at his left wrist, countering the lethal force of the gale.
Many people cannot withstand such immense restorative power, their bodies shattering into fragments
Why do I not have a Soul Pearl, why?
At present, myriad paths converge, and rules intertwine. The vortex at Ye Qiu's wrist continues to expand, as if something is about to manifest.
Ye Qiu screamed in terror, waving his hands wildly, but was powerless to escape, being sucked into a vortex, his body shooting forward like a meteor in the raging wind
Two-thirds of the living beings were slain by vengeful spirits, while the remaining individuals were propelled forward by an irresistible force, rushing into a region of destruction filled with thunder and lightning, where countless bolts of lightning intertwined to form a net, binding each person.
Every individual possesses a Soul Pearl, which records various aspects of life, and it will manifest between the ages of 3 and 12
Ten... ten... twelve years old.
Subsequently, the ghostly claws of the shadowy spirit attacked, but the vortex on Ye Qiu's wrist emitted a mysterious fluctuation, skillfully resolving the threat, allowing him to survive by a stroke of luck in a seemingly fatal situation
No, I do not want to go for purification. I have never had a soul pearl since I was young, and it has not appeared until now. I will not die immediately, so please let me off this time, I beg you.
Ye Qiu's soul pearl had never manifested from childhood to adulthood; he did not know the specific reason, but he vaguely felt that it was due to the timing not being right
Ye Qiu's body trembled, and his consciousness became blurred.
In the night sky, streaks of crimson light swiftly passed by, illuminating the nearby ground with dazzling brilliance, searching the entire area to capture those prisoners attempting to escape in their final moments
The Soul Pearl is something that every individual is born with, although the timing of its manifestation may vary.
If you are not yet thirteen years old, I can let you off the hook, but since you are already thirteen, regardless of whether your soul pearl has not appeared or has already shattered, it must be sent to the Abyss of Sky Burial for disposal
The young man took out a round stone and placed it on the wrist of the boy's left hand. Soon, the stone began to emit a bright light, displaying the boy's life information on it.
This place is extraordinarily remarkable, with ninety-nine celestial mountains harboring ancient secrets. Unfortunately, no master has ever entered here.
The young boy's legs flailed wildly, his breathing was rapid, his small face pale from blood loss, and he wore an expression of sheer terror
Ye Qiu's expression was one of pain, yet he remained fully conscious, his eyes fixed intently on the vortex at his wrist, where a bead, almost invisible and transparent, was gradually revealing itself.
Beneath the immortal mountain lies the buried eternal, and with the collapse of the mountain, this eternal entity has rendered this place even more terrifying, altering the rules of the Sky Burial Abyss and transforming it into a veritable Hell of the Nine Hells
Flying over Ling Mountain, ahead lies a realm of utter silence, pitch black and fraught with peril, where bodies occasionally explode, resembling sparks in the darkness, brief yet beautiful
The boy's expression was one of terror, as he understood that the meaning of purification was death
Every day, tens of thousands of living beings are transported here, dumped into the abyss like garbage
Ninety-nine celestial mountains underwent a transformation, each emitting a beam of celestial light that entwined around Ye Qiu, transforming into a celestial cocoon that enveloped him. The surface was adorned with celestial patterns that converged, automatically evolving into a celestial diagram.
It is said that there exists an invisible soul pearl in this world
Ye Qiu has never manifested a Fate Soul Pearl since childhood, yet others believe that his Fate Soul Pearl has shattered, and he will not survive for more than three days. He must be sent to the Sky Burial Abyss for purification
The old man shook his head and said, "I only know this much, all of which I heard from others a long time ago."
A frail figure runs through the mountains, occasionally glancing back at the surroundings
Not far away, a severely injured and disabled old man looked at Ye Qiu and said indifferently: "What is the use of calling out? Since ancient times, no one has been able to survive after entering the Heavenly Burial Abyss"
The Sky Burial Abyss is located in the Ancient Continent of the Ninth Layer of the Nether Domain, a burial ground for billions of living beings, known as a forbidden zone of life
At the age of thirteen years and two months, it is indicated that your soul pearl has shattered, and you will not survive beyond three days. It must be sent to the sky burial abyss for purification.
A thought flashed through Ye Qiu's mind, and in the next moment, myriad forces entwined around the bead, showing signs of fusion
The Soul Pearl records the real-time life information of each individual, including various physiological functions and the remaining time of survival
Ye Qiu, feeling indignant, shouted: "I have never had a Soul Pearl since I was young, why do they always refuse to believe me?"
This scene lasted for a long time, and then the celestial cocoon rose, landing in the central area of ninety-nine celestial mountains, where there was a black hole, eerie and malevolent, exuding a silent terror
The young man extended his left hand, where a silver bead on his wrist shimmered with brilliant light. It recorded his physical condition, indicating that he had over three hundred years of lifespan remaining, and a clearly visible character "法" represented his identity as an enforcer.
No
A flash of crimson light descended in the blink of an eye, appearing beside the young man, as a large hand grasped his neck and lifted him up
It typically manifests between the ages of 3 and 12, although some individuals may exhibit it from birth; such individuals are all exceptionally rare geniuses.
However, an unexpected situation occurred today; Ye Qiu was enveloped by the myriad laws, resembling a cocoon of light, with various rules acting upon him, continuously probing and analyzing his condition
When a person's remaining lifespan is less than ten days, the Soul Pearl will turn red; if there are less than three days of life left, the Soul Pearl will shatter
The large hand released the youth, and the owner of the hand was a tall young man, whose resolute face revealed a hint of coldness
After enduring the fierce winds, ghostly shadows, and the devastating thunder zone, what lies ahead is a sea of fire, where the power of the burning heavens annihilates all life, and most of the survivors have been burned to death
Ye Qiu inquired: "What characteristics does a non-attribute soul bead possess?"
For countless ages, this scene has played out every day, with the outcome remaining entirely the same, and not a single person has survived
The young man named Ye Qiu was sent to a recycling concentration camp, where tens of thousands of beings gathered, including people of all ages and genders
After dawn, Ye Qiu and others were sent aboard the time-space spacecraft heading to the Sky Burial Abyss
The vortex on Ye Qiu's wrist was peculiar, seemingly capable of devouring the power of flames, effectively reducing the damage to his body, allowing him to ultimately endure.
The old man fell silent, and after a moment, a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes
A flicker of emotion passed through the old man's dim eyes as he questioned, "Have you truly never possessed a Soul Pearl since childhood?"
Extend the left hand
Many people have died, and there are others in situations similar to Ye Qiu who have rushed out of this area amidst screams, continuing to be sent deeper into the Sky Burial Abyss
Ye Qiu asked in surprise, "The invisible Soul Pearl?"
How old are you
The night, as dark as ink, the wind, cold and piercing.
Beyond the land of darkness, there appeared ninety-nine celestial mountains, each exhibiting a myriad of phenomena. Some had stars suspended above them, some had rivers of stars flowing across the sky, some had palaces shining like the sun, some had divine weapons standing proudly at their peaks, and others had immortal artifacts evolving all things, with various scenes reaching the pinnacle of mystery
Is this my soul gem