The Supreme Realm of Fighting Break

Chapter 5189 What is the Pursuit of Life?
Only now did Xiao Yan understand everything. Yao Nantian, Bing Leidong, and Tian Luolan were acting on the orders of the Void Lord, but Chu Jiangye was different. He wanted to create a causal relationship with Xiao Yan in this way.

As soon as Xiao Yan enters the Western Heaven Mystic Realm, it will immediately sense it. Now that it has confirmed Xiao Yan's identity as Venerable One, it is giving him this opportunity first.

The three opportunities presented to Xiao Yan are indeed remarkable and quite good for him now. However, as time goes on and Xiao Yan grows stronger, these opportunities will become useless and insignificant.

"I hope Your Excellency will accept these three small gifts in advance. They will certainly not disappoint you if they help me escape this predicament!"

The last sound rang out, and then Xiao Yan's mind went quiet.

The clone's soul is connected to the original. The moment the soul recovers, the original in another sub-world experiences a jolt of soul recovery, and all insights are simultaneously gained.

After a long while, his body trembled slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.

There was no solid ground beneath their feet, only continents floating in the air, separated by clouds, not the ocean.

Divine light, like a tangible waterfall, cascaded down from the heavens, enveloping the entire divine realm in an eternally brilliant radiance.

A vast divine palace, Baiyujing, is the core of this ocean of divine light.

The palace was built of flawless divine jade, with carved beams and painted rafters, celestial birds and auspicious beasts soaring among them, and spiritual springs and waterfalls dotting the landscape, where the rich primordial energy of heaven and earth was almost condensed into liquid.

Countless powerful figures moved among them, some feasting and discussing philosophy, some exchanging supernatural powers, and some sitting quietly to contemplate.

The moment Hua Can returned, he had somehow gone from sitting cross-legged to standing atop the divine sword, hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the entire world.

A clamor erupted as countless powerful figures prostrated themselves in worship, their eyes fixed on the magnificent sword in the sky.

Xiao Yan frowned slightly, gaining a deeper understanding of Hua Can's personality. He enjoyed being worshipped and experiencing the feeling of being an emperor.

However, the prosperity and grandeur here far surpassed any world Xiao Yan had ever seen before; it was the true pinnacle of divine power!

However, the moment Xiao Yan entered Baiyujing, his heart tightened. This unparalleled prosperity felt like a prison to him, and leaving would probably not be easy.

"This is the Nine Heavens Divine Realm, the hub of all realms, and the source of laws."

"Once you enter the Jade Capital, I will not restrict you. Within this realm, you are free to roam, kill and plunder, explore secret realms, and make friends with powerful individuals. You may do whatever you please."

Hua Can paused slightly as he spoke, his gaze deep and unfathomable as he looked at Xiao Yan.

"There is only one prohibition: you must never step out of the Nine Heavens Divine Realm, not even half a step. If you violate this, I will slay you with my sword!"

After speaking, Hua Can stepped onto the divine sword, moving at a steady pace, enjoying the cheers and adoration that came from all directions.

"What does Hua Can mean? He can travel in the Nine Heavens Divine Realm and do anything, except leave, and he has not asked me to refine medicine for him."

"This is not a simple imprisonment, but more like a kind of 'domestication'. As long as they are within the Nine Heavens Divine Realm, they are completely under Hua Can's control."

Xiao Yan murmured to himself. He could clearly sense that there were many people with similar auras scattered throughout or around this vast Jade Capital Temple, and there were countless powerful individuals among them.

Without exception, all of them were branded with the Sword Slave Mark by Hua Can. However, this mark did not seal their souls or bodies, and even shattering them would not cause much damage.

However, no one dared to shatter the slave seal, because no one wanted to provoke this Nine Yang Heavenly Venerable, who would be instantly annihilated by a single sword aura.

Xiao Yan was filled with doubts. Hua Can's behavior was too strange. It seemed that he no longer had any intention of killing him, but only wanted to keep him locked up here.

If that's the case, then Xiao Yan's original spirit clone can break free and quietly leave.

However, since things have come to this point, and we have arrived at the Nine Heavens Divine Realm, we should see what mysteries this renowned realm holds.

Xiao Yan suppressed his thoughts and speculations about Hua Can's motives.

In this seemingly free but confined predicament, he was merely an avatar, needing to worry about too much, and simply fulfilling his plan for coming here.

There are two purposes for coming here. One is to investigate whether there are still any descendants of the Primal God race remaining in the remnant soul of the female Primal God.

Secondly, he could go to the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Sect to see if he could further improve his skills in alchemy. In addition, he hoped that his soul power could also make a breakthrough. If he could advance to the Boundless Realm, that would be the best outcome.

For now, we can stay in Baiyujing for the time being and see if we can find any clues. If not, we can then explore the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Sect.

Xiao Yan then began to wander aimlessly around the area. Fights rarely broke out here, and people were mostly leisurely and comfortable, drinking tea and discussing philosophy, creating a scene reminiscent of a heavenly palace.

There is no immediate danger, so there's no need to rush to rescue the clone. Instead, it would be excellent to take the opportunity to explore the area.

…………

Mount Hunyuan, a mountain whose summit is not visible, Xiao Yan walked among it, his footsteps making a crisp sound as he stepped on the snow.

The footprints behind them were quickly erased by the wind and snow, leaving no trace of the path they had come from.

Time seemed to stand still. Xiao Yan himself forgot the years he had spent climbing. This sacred mountain seemed to have no end, only an endless path of ascent.

The terrifying pressure acted on every inch of flesh and soul. The rocks beneath one's feet seemed to have a life of their own, each step incredibly heavy. It seemed that even the strongest physical strength had no effect here.

He never looked up, trying to find the mountain peak in his gaze; all he could see was the mountain path ahead, obscured by wind and snow.

Amidst the biting cold wind, Xiao Yan could be heard panting. With his current cultivation level, he shouldn't feel tired at all, but here, he felt like a mortal, without the boundless energy within him, as if he were extremely exhausted.

Through this constant tempering, a sudden realization dawned on Xiao Yan.

"What is the purpose of climbing the mountain?"

What is the purpose of life's journey?

"From the first step we took to where we are now, the road has become increasingly difficult. Is it all just to reach the summit, to seek that view, and to experience the thrill of reaching the top?"

A series of questions lingered in Xiao Yan's mind. Only by having questions can one find answers, and only by gaining insights can one break through barriers.

Xiao Yan saw the mountain covered in snow, a pristine white landscape. He also saw how the torrential rain had washed over the rugged peaks, and how the scenery changed with every step he took.

"The wind, frost, rain, and snow it bears; the indomitable will it embodies; the communion with heaven and earth it evokes; every breath it bestows and every moment of enlightenment it grants..."

“Isn’t every struggle, every realization, every view along the way just as important as, or even part of, the ultimate goal of reaching the summit?”