When the ladder to heaven descended, the whole world was shaking, and it seemed as if there was a chant from the ancient times surrounding and spreading.
At this time, the sky was full of rosy clouds and black birds were flying.
Those who came to participate in this war of the gods were all knights and priests who had been personally trained by Xiu over the past hundred years.
They all put on their best armor, took up their most sophisticated weapons, and gathered their might to shake the heavens. They just waited for Xiu's command and set off.
Xiu was riding a tall snow-white horse. The horse's mane was like auspicious clouds, and it could really fly. The moment Xiu drew his sword and gave the order, it neighed, jumped onto the ladder, and galloped all the way.
Only then can you follow closely.
She studied why the ladder to heaven was lowering, and later found that there were different explanations in the ancient relics. The most common one was that the gods had left a door for humans to ascend.
Anyone who can climb the ladder to heaven and complete the journey will be immediately deified.
The process is certainly not as simple as it sounds. There are many tests on the ladder. Not only are there all kinds of wind, clouds, thunder and lightning, but there are also various illusions that are enough to confuse the mind of any challenger.
However, if one's mind is not strong enough, even if one reaches the last step, he will be beaten back to his original form.
After several twists and turns, their team finally entered into such an illusion test.
When Fang Ke turned around vigilantly, she was the only one left by his side.
In front of her was a ladder made of gold and jade. Holding the Golden Crow Sword in her hand, she could only stare at the goal at the end and keep moving forward.
Perhaps she was indeed trapped in an illusion, but her journey was quite smooth and there were no obstacles.
Fang Ke really climbed to the top of the ladder, and the divine realm before her was exactly as she had imagined.
The Nine-Layered Heavenly Palace stands majestically, surrounded by clouds, and the colorful palaces and halls are looming.
The sky was purple-gold, like an upside-down galaxy, reflecting the golden Milky Way flowing beneath the feet. There were steps paved with white jade everywhere.
In front of Fang Ke, there was a divine bird with its wings spread and singing, casting bits of golden light. The bird circled above her head, then landed beside her and bowed its head.
Fang Ke raised her eyebrows. The bird looked like it was inviting her to sit on it.
Fang Ke then sat on it sideways. The divine bird shook its body, spread its wings again, and flew directly to the tallest and most magnificent temple.
Fang Ke looked at everything under her feet and felt that if this was just an illusion, she was not sure if she could still wake up.
When they reached the door of the main hall, the divine bird landed, bowed respectfully again, and put her down.
When Fang Ke hesitated, the divine bird rubbed its head against her back, as if to urge and encourage her.
Fang Ke said "thank you" and walked to the front door. The huge door opened slowly and automatically, and everything seemed to be waiting for her arrival.
Fang Ke lowered her eyes. It was ridiculous to think that the most noble man in the world was sitting there, waiting for her to put an end to him.
She walked into the hall, and it seemed as if countless pairs of eyes were looking at her, sizing her up, and examining her.
Fang Ke saw at a glance that there was a huge lotus pond in the center of the hall. Several lotus flowers were blooming in the pond, each of which was extremely mysterious. The petals were transparent, like crystal, and the center of the stamen was flashing with golden light, as if it contained supreme divine power.
Fang Ke's gaze was drawn away by the lotus, but he was called back by a voice, "Don't stare at it for too long, it will devour your mind."
Fang Ke was stunned. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw the steps of the hall. Behind the pearl curtain and jade screen, the god was sitting on the throne, his golden eyes looking at her from afar.
The god smiled slightly and said, "You are finally here, Philomena...or should I call you Fangke?"
Fang Ke remained silent, but still bowed to him according to the etiquette of this world.
She looked up and said, "It's all right."
The god's silver hair fell down, he smiled and waved to Fang Ke, and Fang Ke found that he had appeared at the steps of his throne.
Fang Ke: “…”
Fang Ke couldn't help but say, "To be honest, I think your abilities are above those of your incarnations, or in other words, they're not even on the same level at all."
"Oh?"
"God, are you sure I can kill you?"
All kinds of roars were heard from all around the hall in an instant, and Xiu waved his hand to silence them all.
Xiu's golden eyes were fixed only on her, and he smiled, "I believe you."
Fang Ke couldn't help but find it funny, "Can I ask you why?"
Xiu's face in the golden light was truly dreamy and incredibly handsome.
"Didn't you already know this when you went to get the Golden Crow?"
Fang Ke thought of the divine messenger, but she said, "Well, but I still want to hear your personal explanation."
Xiu nodded slightly, "Just following the will of heaven."
He raised his hand and let Fang Ke look at the lotus pond that she had almost been fascinated by just now.
"Look at the lotus pond. What do you find?"
Fang Ke was puzzled. She had no idea what Xie Xiu wanted to test her on, so she simply stated what she could see. "There are 12 lotus flowers in the pond. Seven have withered, five are in full bloom, and one is already showing signs of decay..."
As she spoke, she suddenly understood something and turned to look at Xie Xiu. The man nodded in appreciation, "Yes, as you can see, this is the spiritual image of the 12 small worlds."
Fang Ke: “…”
Xie Xiu suddenly lifted the bead curtain, walked down from the throne, and came to Fang Ke's side.
"So everything I do is just following the will of heaven."
Fang Ke fell into a long silence. What else could she say now? All the evidence of her guilt was right in front of her. Xie Xiu could have killed her directly, but he did nothing and allowed her to act as she pleased.
"Since you already knew my intentions, why didn't you kill me right from the start?"
Xiu thought about it, nodded, and said, "Perhaps the me in other worlds would not be willing to do so."
"..."
Xiu smiled and said, "So, at first, I was very curious about you. I came down to the mortal world to see you, to give you divine breath, to grant you divine power... But none of these could compare to the excitement you brought me when you were by his side."
Seeing Fang Ke's even more puzzled look, Xiu took her hand and placed it on his chest.
Then his hands froze.
"Philomena, have you ever guessed the origins of the Xiu next to you?"
Fang Ke pursed his lips and said, "He said that he was transformed from a part of your soul and spirit, and was taken to the underworld to avoid the prophecy."
Xiu lowered his eyes, his golden eyes sparkling and very charming.
He nodded, then shook his head, "No."
He suddenly looked at Fang Ke with a deep smile, "He is my heart."
Fang Ke's pupils suddenly shrank, and the hand on his chest felt like it was electrocuted.
"What!?"
"So, everything he feels and knows at every moment, even the smallest emotional fluctuations, can be transmitted to me."
"I also felt his resentment, compassion, rage, kindness, and the sudden excitement of your presence."
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