Chapter 551 - Chapter 551: Chapter 543: Successfully Breaking Through the Immortal Gate (2/2)

Qin Niu was still wary of the Heart-reflecting Mirror inside the First Immortal Gate, but it never appeared at all. There were no challenges like the Heart Demon either.

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He stepped into the light gate with the Diamond Ink Turtle beside him.

The next second, he found himself in a beautifully serene garden. This vast garden was filled mostly with common greenery, yet it possessed an extraordinary charm. There were delicate bamboo, robust pines, bright red roses, and elegant orchids…

The garden featured rockeries with flowing water, arch bridges, pavilions, and other scenic elements.

Everywhere one could see powerful individuals who had successfully passed through the First Immortal Gate.

Qin Niu’s sudden appearance with a giant turtle didn’t shock the crowd; on the contrary, everyone seemed quite composed.

“Master!”

Xiao Qing had also remarkably passed through the First Immortal Gate already.

Upon seeing Qin Niu, she immediately ran over excitedly.

“You’ve made it out too, well done!”

Qin Niu said with a smile.

“After I entered, I was trapped in a mountain engulfed by flames, but in the end, I made it out thanks to the seed flame of the Purple Flame Divine Fire.”

She recounted her experience in the challenge.

It was, as Qin Niu had surmised, everyone faced different trials when passing the gate.

“You’re not hurt, are you?”

Qin Niu asked with concern.

“Not at all! I’ve heard others discussing that we will soon attempt the Second Immortal Gate. Although, compared to the First Immortal Gate, the second one is more dangerous, and there’s even the possibility of death.”

Xiao Qing quietly shared some intelligence she had gathered with Qin Niu.

“When the time comes, we’ll assess the situation. If it’s too dangerous, don’t force yourself to pursue the fortune of immortality.” Qin Niu warned her, worried she would be blinded by hatred, striving for immortal fortune at the cost of her life.

Xiao Qing had successfully mastered the Purple Flame Divine Fire and obtained a magical treasure-level Pill Furnace, not to mention her cultivation of the Medicine King Sutra, which assured her a bright future.

Though Yu Yuan from the Myriad Beast Immortal Sect was formidably strong, Qin Niu believed that with gradual accumulation of strength, she would eventually have the opportunity to avenge herself.

“I understand the principle of ‘Where there’s life, there’s hope,'” she replied.

Studying and living with Qin Niu, Wang Wanyan, and Tang Caixian, she had indeed learned a great deal.

Qin Niu turned to look at the Diamond Ink Turtle by his side, which had grown immensely in size, competing with legendary sea turtles in stature.

A faint golden luster had begun to shimmer on its shell.

Centered around the Ink Turtle, intense waves of energy swept across the surroundings.

Qin Niu was all too familiar with these phenomena of attracted natural energies, as he had recently advanced to the Immortal Scholar Realm and caused a similar disturbance.

Whether it was a human reaching the Immortal Scholar Realm or a beast evolving into a demon, both could cause ripples in the fabric of the world.

Such beings had transcended the realm of ordinary creatures and gained a modicum of influence in the universe—

or, one might say, began to have a slight presence.

The Diamond Ink Turtle had directly consumed a Giant Whale’s Demon Core, and now it seemed like it was about to transform into a demon itself.

It was about to advance to the Tenth Level.

Many who had successfully passed the challenge noticed the turtle’s transformation, some looking on with envy, others casting an indifferent glance before turning back to continue chatting with companions or sitting cross-legged on the ground meditating.

“Master Qin Niu, I didn’t expect us to meet again here.”

A few familiar faces approached.

It was none other than the Gang Leader of the Black Tiger Gang, Bai Xuezhu, and others. Also present were two elders from the Fang Family.

Encountering them in this foreign land, Qin Niu felt an unexpected sense of warmth.