novelHire Chapter 739 The Third Trial: The Heart of Ten Thousand Demons!
Chapter 739 The Third Trial: The Heart of Ten Thousand Demons!
"Hopefully, this third test won't be too boring."
Ye Tian's words were calm yet carried a resounding weight.
The echoes reverberated deep within the Burial Abyss, clearly reaching the perception of the will of the Myriad Transformations Source Eye.
The speed at which the runes flowed in those eyes, as blazing as the sun, seemed to pause for a moment before resuming.
His grand and indifferent voice rang out, answering the riddle of this final test.
"The fundamental path touches upon the origin of the world, and cannot be attained without great perseverance, great wisdom, and great opportunity."
"The first two tests examined your potential, combat strength, and foundation, which proved that you are an exceptional individual rarely seen throughout history."
He paused slightly, and his enormous eyes seemed to grow even deeper, reflecting the vision of the destruction of the heavens.
"And this third test... assesses your Dao heart!"
"Tao Xin?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Ruoxi, Su Qinglian, Xiao Yan, Luo Ningshuang, and their followers outside the altar were slightly taken aback, and then they exchanged glances.
Instead of showing any worry, their eyes simultaneously revealed an irrepressible smile.
It's a sense of relaxation and pride based on absolute understanding and trust.
"Hahaha, I thought it was some earth-shattering test, but it turns out to be a test of the heart!"
Xiao Yan was the first to burst into laughter, his voice echoing across the surrounding area, carrying a sense of pride and disdain.
Su Qinglian smiled charmingly, her eyes sparkling.
"If it were a different school, there might be some variables."
"But if we talk about the steadfastness of one's Dao heart... my divine son possesses the 'heart of the divine Dao' that only exists in myths and legends!"
A resolute radiance appeared on Luo Ningshuang's cool and aloof face.
"His talent is unparalleled throughout history, his Dao heart is also unique in all time, he is invincible from birth and impervious to all demons!"
"This hurdle, for the Divine Child, is probably easier than the previous two."
Huang Ruoxi's beautiful eyes sparkled as she spoke softly.
"The Heart of the Divine Path is said to be the passport to the highest path. Where the heart is directed, all paths will protect it, and all illusions, temptations, and tribulations cannot shake it in the slightest."
"This Myriad Transformations Source Eye has probably miscalculated."
Even the Dark Blade Sprite crossed his arms and nodded calmly.
"Not bad, not bad. I almost forgot that Master had this trump card."
"The Heart of the Divine Path...tsk tsk, that is the supreme realm of the Dao Heart that even the ancient God Emperors dreamed of, making one invincible from the beginning."
"A mere test of Dao heart is probably not even enough to tickle him."
The crowd's discussions were not deliberately suppressed, and naturally, they also fell into the perception of the will of the Myriad Transformations Source Eye.
His enormous eyeballs seemed to twitch almost imperceptibly.
However, there was no direct response to Shinto no Kokoro's remarks, perhaps due to a lack of belief.
He simply continued to proclaim, following the established rules: "The Dao heart is formless; tests require a basis."
As soon as the words were spoken, the void in front of the enormous eyeball suddenly twisted, as if it had been torn apart by an invisible hand.
A thick, almost overwhelming crimson aura of blood emanated from the air, carrying a nauseatingly sweet and pungent smell.
And a chilling, sinister aura that penetrates to the bone and freezes the soul.
The blood and qi gathered together and eventually formed a pool no more than ten feet square.
The substance in the pool was not an ordinary liquid, but a viscous, dark red blood that slowly wriggled and churned like a living thing!
More precisely, it is demonic blood containing countless negative emotions, broken will, and overwhelming resentment!
On the surface of the blood pool, hideous demonic faces would occasionally appear, emitting silent howls.
Twisted runes float in the blood, stirring the deepest fears and desires in people's hearts.
Just one glance is enough to corrupt saints and drive gods mad!
"This is the Blood Pool of Ten Thousand Demons."
The voice of the Myriad Transformations Source Eye carried an ancient and solemn tone: "Entering this pool requires enduring the trials of being questioned by ten thousand demons."
"A Question of the Heart by Ten Thousand Demons?"
This time, even Huang Ruoxi and the others, who had absolute confidence in Ye Tian, had their expressions change drastically the moment they heard those four words.
The previous relaxed smile vanished instantly, replaced by deep shock and horror.
"It's... the Myriad Demons Questioning the Heart?!"
Luo Ningshuang lost her voice, her clear, cold voice trembling slightly.
"The renowned Heart-Severing Test from the Immortal Ancient Era!"
"Legend has it that it is made by collecting the essence, blood, remnants, and resentment of countless fallen demons and gods, fusing them into a single furnace, and transforming them into the supreme demonic obstacle for those seeking enlightenment!"
Su Qinglian's face paled.
"Ancient texts record that this trial is extremely dangerous, directly targeting one's true nature, stirring up inner demons, and infinitely amplifying all regrets, fears, obsessions, and weaknesses on the path of cultivation!"
"Once you enter, it's like facing the interrogation of the wills of ten thousand demon gods at the same time. If you hesitate, doubt, or waver even slightly, your Dao heart will crack, and then you will completely collapse!"
Xiao Yan also abandoned his arrogant demeanor, his expression becoming solemn.
"It is said that... there was once an invincible figure who dominated an era, whose Dao heart was as firm as divine iron and whose battle prowess was astonishing. However, before attempting to break through to a higher realm, he tried to accept the Ten Thousand Demons' Questioning of the Heart. As a result... his Dao heart collapsed, his soul was destroyed, and he perished in despair!"
Even God-level beings and God-Emperors dare not easily tread upon such forbidden trials!
The Dark Blade Sprite frowned, its dark golden body shimmering with an unpredictable light.
"The Myriad Demons Question Your Heart... This thing actually exists! Kid, this thing is extraordinary. It doesn't test your combat strength or your talent, but only probes your most fundamental 'heart'."
"No matter how powerful you are, if your Dao heart has even the slightest flaw, it will be magnified infinitely in this pool, ultimately leading to your eternal damnation!"
"That legendary Divine Heart... can it really completely resist it?"
Everyone's heart suddenly rose to their throat.
They believed that Ye Tian's Dao heart was unparalleled throughout the ages, but the infamous reputation of "Ten Thousand Demons Questioning the Heart" was simply too great.
That was a taboo that even the giants of the Immortal Era feared, and it was one of the most terrifying tribulations on the path of cultivation!
Its difficulty is far greater than confronting the four God Kings head-on, more dangerous and more bizarre, and it goes straight to the root of the problem!
However, Ye Tian, who was at the center of the storm, had a change of expression after hearing the terrifying "Ten Thousand Demons Question the Heart".
Yet he remained as calm as ever.
Even, deep within those profound eyes, a barely perceptible hint of interest flickered.
His gaze remained calm as he stared at the pool of blood churning with endless resentment and demonic energy.
It's as if you're admiring an interesting work of art.
The terrifying aura that could stop even a true god from moving did not move him in the slightest.
"All demons question the heart... Seek the truth in the heart..."
He muttered to himself, then looked up at the will avatar of the Myriad Transformations Source Eye.
A very faint smile seemed to curve at the corners of his lips.
"This sounds more interesting than the previous two tests."
There is only a kind of composure and confidence that comes from the very core of one's being.
As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't wait for the embodiment of his will to speak again, nor did he care about the tense atmosphere that his followers behind him felt instantly.
Take one step.
Her white robes fluttered, her figure like a banished immortal descending to earth, yet carrying an unwavering determination and composure.
He walked straight towards the Blood Pool of Ten Thousand Demons, which was radiating overwhelming demonic energy, and stepped into it!
"Son of God!"
Huang Ruoxi, Xiao Yan and the others couldn't help but gasp in surprise, their hearts almost leaping out of their chests.
Pfft!
There was no divine power to counteract the imagined situation, nor any dazzling protective supernatural abilities.
Ye Tian's figure was caught off guard and plunged into the viscous, dark red demonic blood, instantly swallowed up by endless crimson and resentment.
On the surface of the blood pool, only violently rippling waves remained, along with even more frenzied and shrill silent demonic howls!
The quest for the heart of all demons has officially begun!
All eyes were fixed on the blood pool, which was only a few feet in size but seemed to contain the most evil and malevolent forces in the entire universe.
Ye Tian stepped in, and his figure was instantly swallowed up by the viscous, dark red pool of demonic blood.
The moment his figure disappeared into the void, a sudden change occurred!
"Woo!!"
"Ow!"
“Chatter chatter…”
The blood pool, which had previously been silently churning and revealing a demonic face, suddenly boiled and erupted as if a blazing star had been thrown into it!
Countless hideous and terrifying demonic shadows surged wildly from the depths of the blood pool, roaring and howling, emitting demonic sounds that could tear apart the soul!
Some of these demonic figures had blue faces and fangs, were tens of thousands of feet tall, and wielded giant white bone axes, cleaving through the void!
Some resemble giant pythons, but have nine rotting human heads that spew foul, poisonous flames!
Some are distorted faces formed from countless vengeful spirits, with blood and tears streaming from their eyes, uttering vicious whispers that curse everything in the world.
Even more bizarrely, some were indescribable in form, merely writhing shadows, yet exuding an aura of primal chaos and madness…
Thousands of demonic shadows filled the sky above the blood pool, turning that area into a real projection of the Netherworld!
The demonic energy was overwhelming, the resentment was as vast as the sea, and the ominous aura was so thick it was almost dripping with water.
Even the aura barrier surrounding the altar fluctuated violently, as if it could not withstand this evil will originating from the Immortal Ancient.
This is not just an illusion!
Each demonic figure embodies a portion of the demonic essence and laws of its previous life.
They roared, transforming into eerie, twisted dark runes that exuded an aura of ending and corruption!
These runes seemed to come alive, like piranhas that had smelled blood, swarming towards the white-clad figure in the center of the blood pool!
Chi Chi Chi!
The runes touched Ye Tian's clothes and his exposed skin, making a sound like a branding iron scalding flesh.
They desperately wanted to burrow into his body, erode his flesh, and contaminate his bones.
They defiled his soul and completely corrupted his foundation of cultivation!
Upon witnessing this horrifying scene, Huang Ruoxi and the others, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, instantly felt their hearts leap into their throats again, their faces turning pale.
The beginning of this "Ten Thousand Demons Question the Heart" is so terrifying that it directly involves the body being devoured by ten thousand demons!
However, what shocked them even more, and even the will of the Myriad Transformations Source Eye, was!
Within the blood pool, Ye Tian's breathing was steady and long, his expression calm and composed, without even a furrowed brow.
He stood there quietly amidst the surging demonic blood and the frenzied demonic runes, letting the countless eerie runes crawl up his body like maggots, trying to burrow into his pores and invade his seven orifices.
He seemed not to be in the pool of ten thousand demon blood that could drive the God Emperor mad.
Instead, they bathe in the hot spring in their own backyard, enjoying a leisurely and relaxed experience.
"How can it be?!"
For the first time, the grand and indifferent voice of the Myriad Transformations Source Eye carried a clear hint of surprise.
"The Myriad Demons Question the Heart, the beginning is the Myriad Demons Devour the Body! Demonic energy enters the body, infiltrating every inch of flesh and blood, every drop of blood, altering the meridians, and distorting the foundation of one's Dao!"
"If the physical body is not strong enough, and the meridians are not resilient enough, the body will collapse in an instant and turn into nourishment for the blood pool! He... he doesn't feel anything at all?"
He couldn't understand.
The demonic power in this pool of ten thousand demonic blood originates from the countless demon gods who perished in the ancient times.
Its corrosive power is extremely domineering, specifically destroying the foundation of one's cultivation. Even a body-refining god-king who specializes in cultivating the physical body would have to fight against it with all his might in this pool, and it would be impossible for him to do so easily!
Just as Wan Huayuan was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Ye Tian's body in the blood pool finally began to change.
However, this is not a sign of being corrupted by demons!
Instead of being stained and corroded by the demonic energy, his exposed skin began to emit a shimmering, precious light!
Its luster is warm and smooth, as if it were carved from the finest divine jade and crystal, clear and flawless, containing divine brilliance.
Beneath the skin, the sound of blood and qi surging is like the roar of the Yangtze River, or like the beating of thousands of divine drums!
boom!
An indescribable surge of powerful energy suddenly erupted from the top of Ye Tian's head!
This blood and qi are not the usual crimson color.
Instead, it presents a profound and weighty color, as if it can encompass and evolve all things—a chaotic color!
The chaotic energy surged straight into the sky like smoke from a wolf's beacon, crashing fiercely into the countless demonic shadows and eerie runes!
He wasn't passively defending himself; rather, he possessed a domineering will that seemed to devour everything!
An even more shocking scene unfolded!
The thousands of demonic runes that had been frantically eroding Ye Tian stopped the moment they came into contact with this chaotic blood.
As if it had encountered its nemesis, it let out an even more shrill, yet fearful scream!
They struggled to escape, but the chaotic blood and energy generated a terrifying suction force!
Zizizi!
Like cold water dripping into boiling oil, or like lingering snow meeting the blazing sun.
Those strange runes containing the remnants of demon gods and the laws of nature were forcibly pulled apart, decomposed, and devoured by Ye Tian's chaotic blood!
The demonic nature within the runes was rapidly purified and obliterated, while the most fundamental fragments of laws and pure energy were greedily absorbed by the chaotic blood and qi, merging into Ye Tian's limbs, bones, and internal organs!
It wasn't just passive purification; it was actually... active absorption!
He not only ignored the demonic invasion, but also regarded this forbidden blood pool as a supreme medicine to temper his body and replenish his essence!
"He's...absorbing the power of the Blood Pool of Ten Thousand Demons?!"
Su Qinglian's beautiful eyes widened, almost unable to believe what she was seeing.
"To temper one's body with demonic power, to transform the resentment of ages past into one's own resources... What an overbearing method this is!"
Luo Ningshuang murmured to herself, her usually cool face filled with shock.
Xiao Yan swallowed hard and grinned.
"Hahaha! I knew it! The Divine Child will always be the Divine Child! What nonsense about the Ten Thousand Demons' Heart Inquiry, it's just a way to bring the Divine Child some tonics!"
Huang Ruoxi slowly loosened her tightly clenched jade hand, her eyes sparkling with a strange light.
"Chaotic Body... Impervious to all laws, forging all paths!"
"The power of this Myriad Demon Blood Pool is essentially an extreme manifestation of the laws of heaven and earth, and naturally falls within the scope of the Chaos Body's containment and refinement!"
"The Divine Child... has already established an invincible position!"
The Dark Blade Sprite was so excited that it did several somersaults in the air.
"Well done! Well done! This is the power a Chaos Body should have! What do you care about the resentment of demons and gods, or the taboos of ancient immortals? Before the Great Dao of Chaos, they are all nourishment! Boy, absorb it all! Drain this damn blood pool dry!"
The will of the Myriad Transformations Source Eye, its enormous eyeball, was now completely frozen in place.
The runes on the surface stopped flowing, as if they had fallen into some kind of shutdown state.
His indifferent core of will was now stirred into a monstrous wave.
"The chaotic blood essence actively devours the demon god runes, turning misfortune into resources..."
His booming voice was tinged with disbelief and dryness.
"This child's physical body, his chaotic body... just how far has he progressed?"
"The 'Ten Thousand Demons Corroding the Body' actually became his body-tempering feast?!"
He anticipated that Ye Tian might be able to resist the erosion of demonic thoughts by relying on his divine heart.
But to everyone's surprise, the opponent didn't even manage to overcome the initial physical erosion barrier.
They all lived through this crushing, mind-blowing way!
This is not merely a firm belief in the Dao; it is an absolute crushing of the level of life and the fundamental Dao!
Within the blood pool, Ye Tian remained standing with his eyes closed, his expression serene. The chaotic blood energy surrounding him was like countless ancient, ferocious dragons awakening, frantically devouring the surrounding demonic blood and runes.
His body was glowing, crystal clear, as if undergoing some kind of profound transformation and sublimation.
The roars of those myriad demonic shadows now sounded more like impotent rage and desperate wails directed at his heaven-defying act.
The first tribulation of the Ten Thousand Demons' Questioning of the Heart!
The Demonic Corruption technique was practically useless against Ye Tian.
He even...enjoyed the process.
The true test of one's Dao heart is the one that points directly to the origin of the soul, stirring up the deepest fears and regrets within the heart—the Myriad Demons' Inquiry.
Even before it officially began, Ye Tian had already displayed a level of prowess that left even the Myriad Transformations Source Eye speechless.
From the very beginning, it seemed that the rhythm of this third test was in the hands of the young man in white.