The grey and gloomy Mount Sumeru stood still in the distance.
Xie Dao Ling turned around and told the cultivators: “Everyone, if you are willing to follow me through this Tribulation, we shall head forward now, but if you wish to preserve your life, please go ahead and return now”
The group exchanged hesitant glances with one another, still remaining silent.
An old man suddenly sighed: “Hah, Mount Sumeru had been nearly destroyed, this Tribulation is much too dangerous. This old man has already reached the peak of {Yama King} realm and obtained prolonged lifespan, it might be better that I wait for time to pass and see if there would be any changes in the future”
Saying so, the old man formed a hand seal and reversed his spirit energy to strike his Dantian.
Pftt—–
After coughing up blood, the old man slowly disappeared from this world.
Following him, another two cultivators chose to retreat from this Heaven’s Tribulation.
The remaining people didn’t move.
Gu Qing Shan counted.
Including both his Shifu and himself, there were a total of 10 people.
9 {Yama King} realm cultivators.
1 {Mahesvara King} realm cultivator.
This powerful lineup was something that Gu Qing Shan hadn’t even witnessed.
“Let’s go”
Xie Dao Ling leapt up and flew towards Mount Sumeru.
Gu Qing Shan followed.
And so did the other 8 people.
After about 10 minutes of flying, the group reached the foot of Mount Sumeru.
Gu Qing Shan took notice of something and used the World Origin in his left eye to silently observe the Divine Mountain.
——–the Divine Mountain gave off a completely different sensation as they observed it here.
This mountain seemed almost like a Dharma mountain, so the naked eye couldn’t observe what was on it.
But by using World Origin to look at it, one would notice the countless Laws of Reality and World Origin that were hidden inside the mountain, they were overlapping and resonating with one another, drawing each other out in order to form a single interconnected world.
At a glance, this seemed like a great boundless world of many worlds, but after careful observation, it gave off a sense of natural consistency and insight.
“Strange…” Gu Qing Shan muttered.
Everyone turned back to look at him.
“It’s nothing” Gu Qing Shan smiled, “What should we do now?”
“There’s an envoy to receive us” Xie Dao Ling pointed ahead.
At the foot of the gloomy mountain, a hole suddenly opened.
A group of monkeys appeared and told everyone: “The situation is becoming worse and worse; you must hurry up and help”
“What’s the situation?” a cultivator asked.
The monkeys sighed: “The Divine mountain is quickly progressing towards the verge of destruction, there would be more misfortune than fortune this time”
Everyone was speechless.
Suddenly, a female cultivator spat up blood and vanished.
Another one left.
There were 9 people left.
The monkeys scratched themselves and doubtfully asked: “Why did one of you just disappear?”
It shook its head and showed everyone a gong and a gong hammer.
“Bang on the Dharma Gong and you will be received into the Divine Mountain”
“The Dharma Gong will randomly choose one title from among your many epithets. Through considering the chosen epithet, it would finally send you to the appropriate location on the Divine Mountain”
“Who shall go first?”
The group turned to the bronze gong in the monkey’s hands.
——indeed, according to the records of past Tribulations, when first entering the Divine Mountain, everyone would be separated.
“I’m first”
Xie Dao Ling received the Dharma Gong and its hammer, then glanced at Gu Qing Shan before sending her voice:
“I will go in first”
Gu Qing Shan lightly nodded and responded: “Please be careful Shifu, I will look for you when I come in”
Xie Dao Ling raised the Dharma Gong and lightly banged on it.
A voice resounded from the Dharma Gong: [Xie Dao Ling, the epithet drawn was: Three Saints of Humanity]
[Three Saints of Humanity is an epithet only obtained by a great person respected and admired by all. With this epithet, I decide—-]
[Xie Dao Ling, point of entry: Ancient City of Immortals]
A ray of light consumed Xie Dao Ling and whisked her away in a flash.
Everyone was considerably glad.
“Sect master Xie truly is one to be admired”
“So it was the Ancient City of Immortals!”
“Indeed, what a good start”
“Seems like this Tribulation isn’t completely hopeless after all”
——-Xie Dao Ling’s point of beginning had been decided.
According to the records of history, the Ancient City of Immortals was the most prosperous location at the foot of Mount Sumeru, where there were numerous ancient inheritance and treasures, while also being protected by powerful spells and formation arrays. It was essentially the best place to start.
Gu Qing Shan thought briefly and silently asked the War God UI: “Epithet— is it the same as Titles?”
[That which is recognized by the Laws of Reality, as well as recognized by living beings and all things is a Title, also known as an epithet] the War God UI replied.
200 Soul Points were then deducted.
Gu Qing Shan was now filthy rich with 6 million Soul Points, so he didn’t mind that little expenditure.
If they’re Titles, then I have quite a few powerful ones, like [Huang Quan Devil King], [Shen Wei General], [Starflame War God], or [Dragon Slayer from the Age of Old].
—–although, since I just killed an Azure Dragon, the [Dragon Slayer from the Age of Old] title might have already been changed.
While he was thinking, the monkeys had caught the Dharma Gong and its gong hammer, then turned to the group: “Very well, next”
A middle-aged cultivator smiled as he received the hammer.
He said: “Fellow Dao seeker Gu, and everyone, although this one is a bit incompetent, I have confidence in my own epithet, which should also take me to the Ancient City of Immortals. Perhaps, it’s best that I go in first to meet up with sect master Xie and heed her orders”
Gu Qing Shan thought about it a bit, then nodded: “Then, please go head”
The middle-aged cultivator received the gong hammer and banged on it with a bit of strength.
The Dharma Gong spoke up: [Zhang Yong Zhi, the epithet drawn was: Skilled Great Doctor]
[Skilled Great Doctor is an epithet for only those with the people in mind, having saved many living beings and cultivators alike, an epithet of a great person respected and admired by all. With this epithet, I decide—-]
[Zhang Yong Zhi, point of entry: Ancient City of Immortals]
Everyone praised him.
Zhang Yong Zhi briefly clasped his fist before being transported away.
Gu Qing Shan also felt a bit more assured.
This person must be an expert at healing-type spells and techniques; since he had reached {Yama King} realm, his means of attack might be quite decent as well; and someone who had obtained such a Title shouldn’t be a person of bad character.
Which means he will be a decent supporter.
At this point, the monkeys raised the Dharma Gong and hammer again, glancing at the group.
A female cultivator with a graceful expression and otherworldly presence came forward, receiving the hammer and lightly banged the gong.
The Dharma Gong spoke: [Wang Ya Yun, the drawn epithet was: Distant Fairy Maiden]
[Distant Fairy Maiden, such is a female cultivator born of the era of heaven and earth, receiving the love of all living beings. With this epithet, I decide——]
[Wang Ya Yun, point of entry: Lake Shore of Autumn]
The female cultivator turned to the group and nodded: “Fellow Dao seekers, I shall meet you again inside”
She was enveloped by the light and vanished without a trace.
A cultivator mused: “Lake Shore of Autumn… it is a decent location, but it’s a bit close to the dangerous defense posts and observation towers”
Another cultivator replied: “It’s fine, that is merely the point of entry, there’s no need to worry about it too much”
“Hm, that is true” that cultivator replied.
At this point, Gu Qing Shan walked up to receive the gong hammer from the monkeys.
The remaining cultivators couldn’t help but look at him and had the same thought.
——his master was a [Three Saint of Humanity], then as a {Yama King} realm sword cultivator, his Title would most likely not be that bad.
Gu Qing Shan clasped his fist at the group and said: “Everyone, we shall meet again inside”
He took the hammer and lightly banged on the gong.
The Dharma Gong spoke: [Gu Qing Shan, the drawn epithet was: Big Tabby Cat]
[Big Tabby Cat, is…]
The Dharma Gong couldn’t say anything else.
Big Tabby Cat.
Why is this epithet… recognized by the Laws of Reality?
The Dharma Gong has never seen such an epithet ever before in its entire existence.
How is it supposed to explain this epithet?
Gu Qing Shan was also confused.
Didn’t I already lose that ability to turn into a cat?
Why didn’t it take the Dragon Slayer Title?
Or the War God Title?
Why this one——-
He turned to the other cultivators.
He was showered with an indescribable look by everyone.
At this point, the Dharma Gong stopped hesitating and declared:
[Gu Qing Shan, point of entry: Frontline observation tower]
A ray of light enveloped Gu Qing Shan and took him away in a flash.
