Chapter 1455 - 661: Stone Road Celestial Ladder
Chapter 1455: Chapter 661: Stone Road Celestial Ladder
"I don’t know."
The Killing Saint shook his head, "The power of the Cloud Saint is a mystery. He became a saint earlier than the Qing Saint, but has never made a move."
"Then why is the Qing Saint the first?"
Chen Xuan asked.
"Because the Cloud Saint once said he was not as good as the Qing Saint."
"However, that was a long time ago."
Beside them, the Flower Saint slowly spoke.
And the Killing Saint also nodded, "Indeed."
....
The Artifact Saint lecturing personally is nothing short of the greatest event in the Upper Domain, especially for those masters of artifact refining.
Once the news spread, Emperor Realm and above artifact refining masters flocked to the Artifact Refining Sect.
"This is the Artifact Refining Sect then."
Chen Xuan gazed at the majestic entrance, the towering gate reaching the clouds, emitting wisps of fog, completely isolating everything inside.
Flanking the gate were two beastlike creatures.
Even Chen Xuan didn’t recognize them.
"Two Emperor Realm Perfection beasts guarding the gate... What grandeur..."
After sensing slightly, Chen Xuan couldn’t help but exclaim.
"Boom!"
One of the dragon-like beast soared into the sky, a strong pressure descended from above, "Everyone..."
"Wait here!"
"Enter the Artifact Refining Sect in ten days!"
"Yes, Lord Yuanlong!"
By now, there were already over a hundred Emperor Realm experts present, many of whom were not artifact refiners.
This puzzled Chen Xuan.
"Ten days... hopefully there’s something to gain this time." Nearby, an elderly man with graying hair showed a look of hope.
Mid-Stage Emperor Realm.
But with little lifespan left, and neither an artifact refiner.
"I just wonder if the discourse will be purely on artifact refining, or all-encompassing like last time!"
Another elderly man in a purple robe murmured.
"Even if it’s just on artifact refining, that’s enough."
"Indeed!"
"Among the Eight Saints, only the Artifact Saint harbors aspirations for the Upper Domain!"
....
At once, everyone was filled with praises for the Artifact Saint.
"Hope by the end, these people still feel this way."
Chen Xuan thought inwardly.
According to the speculation of the Flower Saint and others, something was clearly amiss this time.
As days passed, figures descended from the sky, and by the tenth day, the number exceeded a thousand, with many old monsters who hadn’t appeared for years coming forth.
"Tsk tsk..."
Chen Xuan clicked his tongue, thousands of Emperor Realm, the Upper Domain indeed stands above all.
Moving just a finger could wipe out the Lower Domain.
Just then.
Ripples appeared on the door of the Artifact Refining Sect, and from inside walked out a middle-aged man in a purple robe, smiling, "Welcome, everyone, to our Artifact Refining Sect."
"Greetings, Sect Leader Feng!"
Everyone nodded slightly in salute.
Feng Xing!
The sect leader of the Artifact Refining Sect, whose power reached Emperor Realm Perfection, and is second only to the Artifact Saint in the Upper Domain in artifact refining.
Holding an esteemed status in the Upper Domain.
Especially among artifact refiners, he’s an unparalleled existence, as the Artifact Saint is too far beyond them.
"You’re all too kind."
Feng Xing chuckled, totally without a trace of the sect leader’s airs.
But this smile looked so false to Chen Xuan.
"I know you’ve been waiting impatiently in your hearts, so this sect leader won’t waste words, gentlemen, please!"
With that!
The mist around the gate of the Artifact Refining Sect slowly dissipated, revealing the interior.
The gate connected to a winding, rugged celestial ladder!
And its end was beyond the reach of the naked eye.
"Gentlemen, please ascend the Stone Road Celestial Ladder, the Artifact Saint is waiting for you at the end of the ladder, at Refining Mountain."
Feng Xing spoke solemnly.
"Stone Road Celestial Ladder!!!"
A cry of astonishment arose from the crowd, at the same time many faces changed.
Because the Stone Road Celestial Ladder was not so easy to climb.
One slight misstep could lead to death on it.
"Sect Leader Feng, since the Artifact Saint is delivering a discourse, why is there a need to ascend the celestial ladder?"
At this time, someone voiced the sentiment of many, it was too risky.
"Only those destined can listen!"
Feng Xing replied calmly, "Of course, if someone feels it’s dangerous, they aren’t forced, and may leave directly!"
Listening requires eligibility, not everyone gets the opportunity.
Upon hearing!
Quite a few chose to exit, but almost all were Early-Stage Emperor Realm, and not artifact refiners.
Yet those artifact refiners had steadfast eyes, unshaken.
"It’s their faith?"
Chen Xuan murmured, for he saw fervor in their eyes.
Too familiar.
In his past life, he’d seen the reproductive circle too many times, especially those women, acting like maniacs.
"Seems no one wants to leave, then let’s begin!"
As Feng Xing’s words fell, several figures immediately rushed inside.
These were all Late-Stage Emperor Realm, with even a few in Emperor Realm Perfection mixed in.
A step in, Chen Xuan was in no hurry, currently showing only Mid-Stage Emperor Realm, taking one step at a time towards the top.
"Such heavy pressure!"
Chen Xuan was startled inside, now he understood why the Early-Stage Emperor Realm chose to leave, couldn’t withstand it.
Lifting his gaze.
Those fastest climbers were now halfway up but had stopped, seemingly in a daze.
"Something’s wrong!"
Chen Xuan’s brow furrowed slightly.
Moreover, the closer to the top, the more people halted.
Finally, he arrived beside one person.
Suddenly!
A faint force of the Great Dao appeared in his consciousness sea.
The next moment!
An aged voice sounded, waves emerged, eroding Chen Xuan’s soul.
"This is..."
Chen Xuan felt the change in his soul and was shocked internally, realizing this Dao force was selecting souls!
"Conspiracy!"
With a burst from his soul, the voice vanished, and the Dao force retreated from his consciousness sea.