552: The first trial: Tracing the origins of life

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li also showed a joyful expression.

She had originally thought she would never complete the trial in her lifetime, but she never expected the Ye family to bring her such a pleasant surprise.

Indeed, choosing to marry into the Ye family was the best decision she had ever made.

"Good."

Ye Xuan nodded; it was just a trial, so he naturally wouldn't refuse.

The red candles flickered, filling the room with spring warmth... The other halls also exuded various shades of spring.

In the halls of Weng Manyun, Yao Heyun, and Lü Yixin, there was mostly soft murmuring and the scent of incense.

Their dispositions were gentler, carrying the shyness and joy of new wives, carefully accommodating Ye Xuan... In the blink of an eye, a month passed, and during this time, the Ye family became even more prosperous.

Guests came and went, making it lively.

Ye Xuan had also promised to help Jiang Li perfect her Physique, so not long after their wedding,

A streak of light shot up from the Ye family's ancestral land, tearing through the Void Realm and heading towards a forgotten ancient land on the edge of the Universe.

Within the streak of light were Ye Xuan and Jiang Li.

"Husband, I'm troubling you to accompany me personally to the Land of Primordial Beginning this time."

Jiang Li leaned against Ye Xuan, softly saying.

She had stabilized her Realm after the wedding, but facing the upcoming Shennong Trial, her heart couldn't help but feel a little turbulent.

Ye Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly capable of penetrating the endless Star Domain, and smiled indifferently: "You and I are husband and wife, why be so polite? Besides, I haven't been to this Land of Primordial Beginning in a long time. It's a good chance to see what it's like now. The Shennong Trial opens once every three thousand years, attracting the attention of all races in the myriad heavens, so it can be considered a grand event."

His tone was calm, yet it carried an inherent air of looking down upon the world.

With his current status as the Chaos Dao Master and Lord of the Star Alliance, his personal presence at such a trial already represented supreme importance.

A warm current surged in Jiang Li's heart; she said no more, only gripping his hand tighter.

The Land of Primordial Beginning was not a single star, but a shattered ancient continent suspended at the edge of the Universe.

Legend has it that this place was where an ancient tree of life took root in the ancient era, containing the most primitive fragments of life Law, and thus became the sole location for the Shennong Trial.

When Ye Xuan and Jiang Li stepped out of the Void Realm and arrived at the edge of the Land of Primordial Beginning, the scene before them was quite spectacular.

Giant floating landmasses surrounded a hazy core area, where myriad rays of light and thousands of auspicious colors converged, and the rich, unresolvable essence of life almost formed tangible clouds.

At this moment, the entrance to this area was already crowded with Cultivators from all races across the myriad heavens.

There were massive, scaly ancient remnants, noble and sacred descendants of the God Race with light wings on their backs, abyssal Demon Race members shrouded in Devilish Qi with eerie auras, and also Human Race Cultivators with immortal demeanor, riding Magic Treasures.

They were of all shapes and sizes, too numerous to mention.

They either rode Divine Beasts, sailed on flying ships, or simply sat cross-legged in the Void Realm, their gazes eagerly fixed on that core area.

"Look, it's the Ye Family's Star Lord!"

"The Chaos Dao Master has arrived in person! The person beside him must be the Jiang Clan Divine Maiden participating in the trial, right?"

"Tsk tsk, the Ye family's prestige is immense now. Even for a trial like this, the Dao Master himself makes an appearance. It seems he values his new wife greatly."

The arrival of Ye Xuan and Jiang Li instantly caused quite a stir.

Countless gazes, some reverent, some curious, some envious, were cast their way.

Ye Xuan ignored them, merely letting a faint, almost imperceptible pressure naturally emanate from him, causing those with ill intentions to feel a shock in their Divine Souls and dare not look directly.

"Brother Ye, I hope you've been well."

A gentle voice sounded, and a middle-aged Daoist priest wearing an Eight Trigrams Daoist Robe and a Purple-Gold Crown stepped on clouds, followed by several Disciples. He was the Sect Master of the ancient Human Race Holy Land, the Void Cloud Palace.

"Fellow Daoist Void Cloud."

Ye Xuan nodded slightly in return.

The Void Cloud Sect Master looked at Jiang Li, a trace of admiration and understanding flashing in his eyes: "This must be Fairy Jiang Li, yes? Possessing a pure life aura, perfectly suited for the Shennong Trial. I wish Fairy a successful trial and enlightenment of the Great Dao."

Jiang Li nodded slightly: "Thank you for your auspicious words, Sect Master."

At this moment, a slightly sharp voice interjected: "Hmph, the Shennong Trial relies on one's own foundation and comprehension of the Great Dao of Life, not on a man's prestige to pass."

The speaker was a gaunt old man shrouded in a green robe, from the Ten Thousand Gu Star Domain, known for its poison arts and bizarre techniques.

Ye Xuan's gaze swept over him indifferently, not showing anger, but calmly said: "Whether one can pass or not, the trial itself will reveal. No need for Your Excellency to concern yourself."

The green-robed old man felt a chill in his Divine Soul as he met Ye Xuan's gaze, as if being stared at by an ancient Vicious Beast. The words he was about to say immediately choked in his throat. He snorted coldly and said no more.

Seeing this, the other powerful individuals from various races felt even more awe, and their apprehension towards Ye Xuan deepened.

Suddenly, the hazy auspicious light in the core area violently surged, and a giant light gate slowly opened. From within the gate came a vast and ancient aura, as if connecting to the origin of life.

"Shennong Trial, commence!"

A grand voice, as if composed of myriad Laws, resounded throughout the entire Star Domain.

In an instant, the Prodigies, Divine Maidens, and Saints from all sides who had been waiting for a long time transformed into streaks of light, rushing towards the light gate in a scramble.

"Li'er, this is the Shennong Cauldron. After entering the Trial Grounds, use the Shennong Cauldron to complete the trial and perfect your Physique."

Ye Xuan let go of her hand, speaking gently to Jiang Li.

"Remember, guard your Heart-Nature, comprehend the beginning of life and the meaning of all things flourishing. I will protect you from outside."

"Okay, Husband, wait for me."

Jiang Li took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashing in her beautiful eyes. Her body erupted with life aura as she plunged into the light gate.

Beyond the light gate was not an ordinary Secret Realm, but a bizarre world of Laws.

Inside the light gate, Laws flowed and scenes shifted.

Jiang Li steadied her mind and found herself standing beneath a vast starry sky, her feet not on solid ground, but in a void imbued with Chaos Qi.

In the distance, the projection of the majestic Shennong Cauldron stood tall, its mouth seemingly swallowing the sun, moon, and stars, emitting an ancient fluctuation that made one's heart tremble.

Of course, that was merely a projection, not the true Shennong Cauldron.

This Shennong Cauldron projection could allow one to comprehend the Great Dao of Life, but it could not perfect Jiang Li's Physique.

To perfect her Physique, she had to pass through the trial Dao and enter the formation diagram.

"First Trial: Tracing the Origin of Life."

The voice of Law sounded again.

The next moment, Jiang Li felt as if her Divine Soul was stripped away and thrown into a surging river of life.

Images of the birth, prosperity, and demise of countless lives, like a torrent of violent information, fiercely impacted her Divine Soul and Sea of Consciousness.

"Ah..."

Even with Jiang Li's cultivation and Heart-Nature, under the impact of such vast information, she couldn't help but let out a suppressed groan, her face slightly paling.

She firmly guarded the clarity of her spiritual platform, activated her Family's Secret Technique, and diligently resisted the powerful impact.