Chapter 236 - Ascension Lake (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Wei Huo read the other person’s memories and finally found out what the trial of the eighth level was.

The golden armor asked, “What did you discover?”

Wei Huo was silent for a long time. In the end, he said, “The eighth level of Kunlun is actually about the principle of body-soul compatibility. If the seventh level’s law restraints were broken by us, it would mean that our bodies were broken. However, the eighth level is spiritually binding!”

As he spoke, Wei Huo walked forward. The golden armor asked, “Why are we heading in this direction?”

Wei Huo told it the secret of this level. “We’re going to the Ascension Lake. This level is more of an illusion than a paradise. If we want to leave this level and reach the ninth level, we can only break through the illusion. At this point, our bodies have broken through the restraints and our minds have broken through the illusion. Only at the end can we be considered perfect. That’s when we can see the real Dao Scripture.”

“Illusion?” The golden armor thought about this word carefully. As he thought about it, he followed Wei Huo to the Immortal Pond.

The Immortal Pond was located on a huge mountain behind the city. Eight streams of Immortal Water kept flowing down the mountain peak and eventually gathered at the foot of the mountain to form an Immortal Pond. The Immortal Pond was filled with clouds and immortal Qi as if one could ascend to immortality just by walking in.

“This is the Immortal Pond. If you want to survive a calamity, you have to soak in this pool,” Wei Huo said.

The python seemed to recall something as it hurriedly said, “I remember now. I came to such a place after I transcended tribulation and ascended. After soaking in the water, I turned into a True Dragon and entered a state of bliss. I only woke up today.”

The giant peacock nodded repeatedly. “Me too.”

Wei Huo said, “This is your calamity. Unfortunately, you’re not at the Legendary stage yet. As long as you get trapped, there’s almost no chance of escaping. Come back when you reach the Legendary stage. If you can overcome this calamity, you will obtain a Mythical cultivation technique. Then, you can talk about becoming a dragon or a phoenix.”

The python and peacock left. They could tell that this was Wei Huo’s advice. God knew what would happen to the three Legendary-level beasts. If one of them was happy with killing, they might start a massacre. In that case, no one would be able to escape.

Wei Huo looked at the pool and said, “Once you step into the pool, you will definitely enter an illusion. The illusion might show what you desire. It’s just like a beautiful dream where you can do whatever you want. However, that only applies to the illusionary realm. If you don’t break out of it, it will forever remain an illusion. When your lifespan is exhausted, that dream will disappear.”

The golden armor fell silent when it heard that. It had too many desires. If it really entered a desperate situation, it might not be able to break out. It was hesitating, not knowing if it should enter.

However, Wei Huo continued taking large strides and entered the Immortal Pond on the island. Clouds shrouded him, and he soon disappeared.

If Wei Huo could overcome the illusion, he would be able to walk out of the Immortal Pond. However, if he could not, he might even be captured by the illusionary realm. He would be completely trapped in this small world and become a ‘happy’ person. He would be completely lost then, and there would be no way for him to rise again.

However, who could tell what was real and what was fake?

Wei Huo opened his eyes and realized that he was lying on a bed. The sounds of cars coming and going came from outside the window. Sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, and birds were jumping and chirping on branches.

Was it a dream?

Wei Huo got up and rubbed his aching temples. Sometimes, if one slept for too long, one’s head would hurt.

Wei Huo tried to recall. However, everything that had happened and the eight tests of Kunlun Mountain were still fresh in his mind. It did not seem like a dream.

I’m in a dangerous situation.

Wei Huo walked out of the bedroom. He was familiar with this place, as this was the home where he had lived for over 10 years. However, it was also a lonely home, as he had spent most of his time there alone.

The atmosphere was weird today, as the house was very lively.

As soon as Wei Huo walked out of the bedroom, he saw a 16-year-old girl walk past him in a daze. She rubbed her eyes and asked, “Mother, have you eaten?”