274: Celestial Realm Level Two! The Second Gate of Sword Dao Mystery, the Eighteen Hells!!

Azure Dragon Secret Realm, third floor!

Shen Tianxing sat cross-legged, his body enveloped by majestic True Essence, like a swimming Dragon constantly circulating around him.

The passage of time during Cultivation is imperceptible; Shen Tianxing himself didn't know how long he had been there. Every day, he was immersed in the process of comprehending the Dao, as if everything in the outside world had been cast aside by him.

Whoosh!!!

Shen Tianxing suddenly opened his eyes, exhaling a turbid breath. The True Essence around his body rapidly merged back into his physique. Above his head, the river of yellow springs surged, with countless Saber Qi flowing.

Above the river of yellow springs, ancient bronze palaces floated, solemn and sacred, constantly emitting mysterious pure Qi. Streaks of pure Qi descended like a light curtain, exuding a mysterious Aura.

Between the azure sky and Yellow Springs, the ten illusory figures, originally indistinct, now finally revealed their true forms!

Each figure wore a dragon robe and a beaded crown, like an supreme Emperor descending, carrying an unparalleled majesty!

King Qin Guang, King Chu Jiang, King Song Di, King Chu Guan, King Yama... Wheel-Turning King!

The Ten Yama Kings stood above the river of yellow springs, each face identical to Shen Tianxing's!

The Aura emanating from them all surpassed the Soul Palace Realm, having already stepped into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!

"Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Second Layer, it's truly different now!"

After Shen Tianxing stepped into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, he chose to continue Cultivating. During this period, he madly absorbed Spiritual Qi, completely sublimating from the inside out!

The Saber Dao Profound Truth [Ten Yama Kings] revealed its true form, and each of their Divine Abilities had appeared, just like the Wheel-Turning King, possessing unfathomable power!

The Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Second Layer was completely incomparable to the first layer!

The difference of one Realm was like a chasm!

Shen Tianxing's gaze swept across this space, but in his mind, the movements of the middle-aged man in green robes wielding his sword appeared. Every movement contained an extraordinary Dao!

This was beyond his current comprehension, and he didn't know what level that middle-aged man in green robes stood on. To him, this was far more profound than the Saber Dao comprehension Mo Qi had given him back then!

"Perhaps, I can comprehend another Profound Truth from this."

"Such sword Dao power, I have never seen before. If I can understand even a little, it will be of great help to my current strength!"

Comprehending someone else's Dao was a misguided approach for Shen Tianxing; he didn't need it.

But if he could use someone else's Dao to comprehend his own Dao, that would be the true benefit!

"Then let's continue!"

Shen Tianxing closed his eyes again, his five hearts facing the sky, entering a state of self-forgetfulness!

In the Void Realm, a pattern reappeared, identical to the scene Shen Tianxing had seen before!

But now, he no longer needed to watch; the original scene was already deeply imprinted in his mind!

Rumble!

Heavenly might shifted, and the sound of the Dao resonated in this space once more!

Shen Tianxing suddenly felt a mysterious force directly pulling him from his body, soaring straight into the clouds!

Standing beyond the Nine Heavens, looking down upon heaven and earth!

Ancient bronze palaces, the river of yellow springs, the Ten Yama Kings!

These were all his Dao!

It had already transcended the original level of the "Azure Nether Yellow Springs Saber Art" and ascended to a Profound Truth!

In the boundless heaven and earth, a chilling, dark place suddenly materialized!

Skinning, tongue-pulling, grinding, burning, whipping, dismemberment... all sorts of Heavenly Phenomenon manifested, revealing eighteen different forms of punishment!

Shen Tianxing felt his Divine Soul leaping with joy, as if these eighteen punishments were inherently compatible with him, indistinguishable!

Reflecting the chilling land of the eighteen punishments, each spot revealed a mysterious Saber might!

This was the legendary eighteen layers of Hell!

The place that governs punishment!

All living beings in the world ultimately could not escape this place of punishment, and he was the one who controlled all of it!

He walked before each layer of Hell, feeling the might of the punishments, comprehending the Dao within them. With each layer of Hell he passed, a Saber Dao imprint would appear in his mind!

The eighteen Dao imprints completely merged into one the moment he completed his journey!

Boom!!!

The Void Realm vibrated, and Spiritual Qi soared into the sky!

In the dark space, brilliant light appeared!

Only by experiencing darkness can one truly understand what light is. Shen Tianxing comprehended this point, and the imprint of the eighteen layers of Hell in his mind was completely controlled by him!

The second Saber Dao Profound Truth, Eighteen Hells!!

At this moment, he completely awakened!

A brand new Profound Truth, a brand new Realm, his Cultivation growth reached its peak!

His entire being, essence, Qi, and spirit, became one. He felt refreshed and invigorated, as if he had undergone countless years of baptism, completely reborn!

Boom!!!

The sound of space vibrating grew more intense, and the next moment, it shattered into countless fragments and dissipated!

Shen Tianxing's gaze sharpened, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"The one-year period has finally arrived!"

"Next, all the troubles should finally be resolved!"

As Shen Tianxing's voice fell, his figure vanished from the darkness!

...Before a massive bronze gate, figures emerged from the Void Realm one after another.

After experiencing the third floor, all Cultivators who hadn't been teleported out appeared here.

Mu Xuan, Teng Mu, Liu Banhun, Luo Tianhe, Zhang Baisheng—these Saints all possessed profound Auras and astonishing momentum!

After a year of secluded Cultivation, the Opportunities they gained elevated their strength to a higher level!

"It's been a year. Congratulations to all of you for getting closer and closer to the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!"

Mu Xuan was the closest to the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm. The Enlightenment Barrier on the third floor of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm had been of immense help to them!

It not only accelerated their Cultivation speed but also allowed them to comprehend Profound Truths, completely transforming their strength!

This was their purpose in coming here!

Compared to the Opportunities brought by the first two layers of the Secret Realm, the third layer was what they truly needed!

Even though these Saints hadn't fully stepped into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, their true Realm strength wasn't too far off from Cultivators in the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!

"Saint Mu Xuan, congratulations on stepping into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!"

"Now, at last, someone among us can contend with Liu Xianyun!"

Liu Banhun said with a smile.

Even now, they still considered Liu Xianyun their biggest trouble!

Although Shen Tianxing was also troublesome, he wasn't as much as Liu Xianyun!

After all, none of them had stepped into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm yet, so Shen Tianxing couldn't possibly surpass them and enter that level!

With Mu Xuan, plus the foundations they had accumulated, all the Saints present felt that it was time to deal with them.

Teng Mu glanced around and said, "After the third floor, even fewer people are left. Those ordinary Cultivators have all been eliminated."

"Those who remain have all comprehended Profound Truths. With so many of us, it should be enough to deal with him and Liu Xianyun!"

This was the thought of all of them!

"No need to rush!"

"It's not too late to deal with them when we reach the fourth floor!"

"Time is almost up; they should be coming out soon!"

...Boom!!!

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and two figures suddenly appeared from the Void Realm!

Everyone looked up and saw Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun emerge one after another, almost simultaneously.

"They're out!"

A faint, cold light flashed in Mu Xuan's eyes, and a chilling smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

The expressions of the Saints and Prodigies were all indifferent. Behind them were also some Prodigies from the Two Islands, Five Sects, and Eight Cities, who also sneered.

It wasn't just these Saints who had grudges with Shen Tianxing.

It started with people from the Eight Cities. The Two Islands, Five Sects, and Eight Cities would not allow two madmen to run rampant and do as they pleased in the Outer Sea!

They came here not only to seek Opportunities but also with a purpose: to join forces with the Saints of the Inner Sea to eliminate Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun!

"You two came out quite early, didn't you? All waiting here, are you waiting for me?"

Shen Tianxing, holding Liu Xianyun's hand, walked towards the bronze gate, a faint smile on his face, looking at the many Saints present.

Seeing the expressions of that group, Shen Tianxing knew that they also harbored thoughts of dealing with him, which suited his intentions perfectly.

However, he was not in a hurry. The fourth floor of this Secret Realm was the time to resolve everything!

"Shen Tianxing, it seems you are very confident in your strength!"

Mu Xuan spoke indifferently. The bronze gate wouldn't be open for long. If they acted now, they couldn't possibly eliminate Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun, especially Liu Xianyun; she wasn't so easy to deal with!

Therefore, his thoughts were the same as Shen Tianxing's; they both wanted to resolve it on the fourth floor!

However, Mu Xuan's strength had already stepped into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, and now he was actually somewhat unable to discern Shen Tianxing's Cultivation, which was truly surprising!

There was also an element of probing in his words; he actually still didn't quite believe it!

Why would Shen Tianxing step into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm?

He was exceptionally gifted. Before entering the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, he was already in the Half-step Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, and he needed the Enlightenment Barrier on this third floor to enter the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!

Therefore, he harbored a hint of testing!

"I have always been very confident in my strength!"

Shen Tianxing retorted unceremoniously.

Having stepped into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Second Layer, in his eyes, none of these so-called Saints and Prodigies could hide the changes in their strength from him!

He originally thought they might all enter the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, but now it seemed he had overestimated them!

Except for Mu Xuan, the others hadn't even reached the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, which was indeed somewhat disappointing!

"Very well, then we'll see each other on the fourth floor!"

Mu Xuan was still the first to leave. This time, compared to when he encountered Shen Tianxing before, his Aura was even stronger!

The Breakthrough in his strength was his greatest reliance!

"Hmph!"

Liu Banhun, Teng Mu, Zhang Baisheng, and the other Saints all turned and left.

This encounter, the two sides finally completely tore off their masks!

Watching them all enter the fourth floor of the Secret Realm, including those Cultivators from the Outer Sea whose strength had greatly increased, Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun couldn't help but exchange glances, a faint smile in their eyes.

"It seems there's going to be some excitement next!"

Liu Xianyun hadn't made a move in a long time. At least since entering the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, she had barely fought anyone.

Basically, Shen Tianxing handled everything.

His strength was progressing rapidly; the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Second Layer had already put him on the same level as her!

Their Cultivation was, in effect, evenly matched!

"Whether it's excitement or not, I can guarantee that their fate is already sealed!"

Shen Tianxing smiled and, holding Liu Xianyun's hand, stepped into the bronze gate.

The fourth floor of the Secret Realm, the Life-and-Death Barrier!

Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun appeared on a floating cloud, with the azure sky above their heads and floating clouds beneath their feet. The ground was invisible below, as if they were standing above the Nine Heavens!

In the distance, Mu Xuan, Teng Mu, Zhang Baisheng, and the other Saints who had entered the fourth floor of the Secret Realm earlier looked into the distance, their eyes filled with shock!

"This... this is the legendary Heaven-Reaching Pagoda?"

Zhang Baisheng's eyes revealed a look of shock!

Even as a Saint of a sect, he had never seen such a breathtaking sight!

This simply shouldn't exist in the world!

Beyond the floating clouds, an ancient bronze pagoda appeared before everyone. The reason they were shocked was because this ancient bronze pagoda was too big!

Too tall!

It pierced deep into the Nine Heavens, its body surrounded by countless floating clouds. The azure pagoda body was of unknown size; as far as the eye could see, only layers of the pagoda body continuously extended deeper into the firmament!

One couldn't see the top when looking up, nor the boundaries when looking left or right!

To describe it with mere size was truly too ignorant!

They had simply never seen such a terrifying object!

"Legend says that climbing the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda allows one to enter the fifth floor of the Secret Realm!"

"The so-called Life-and-Death Barrier is to endure the trials within this Heaven-Reaching Pagoda, to sublimate the Divine Soul and Physical Body, cleanse impurities, and enter the Dragon Transformation Pool on the fifth floor!"

"That is the true ultimate Opportunity!"

Mu Xuan's eyes flickered, revealing excitement.

After three years, he had walked from the first floor step by step to here, finally approaching the ultimate Opportunity!

This was the final gateway of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm. As long as he passed the fourth floor, the ultimate Opportunity would be within reach!

Those who survived the fifth floor in the past all gained immense Opportunities. He didn't believe he was inferior to any predecessors and coveted that ultimate Opportunity!

"It truly lives up to the name Heaven-Reaching Pagoda. No wonder the Saints who experienced it said that only by ascending the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda was it truly worthwhile to visit the Azure Dragon Secret Realm!"

"Washing away the mundane, transforming the Divine Soul and Physical Body, the future is limitless!"

"The Three Halls' Hall Masters back then gained their fortune from here, which is why they possess Cultivation comparable to the Qi Mo Sect Sect Master!"

"We certainly cannot miss this!"

Liu Banhun's eyes gleamed as he spoke of the three predecessors who had once ascended the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda.

Those three were now the Hall Masters of the Three Halls in the Inner Sea, with heaven-reaching Cultivation and unfathomable strength!

"Such an Opportunity naturally belongs to us!"

"How can we sit idly by if some people want to lay claim to it?"

"Gentlemen, what do you say?"

Zhang Baisheng's eyes revealed a sinister look as he turned his head to look at the not-so-distant figures behind him.

Standing there were Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun!

Zhang Baisheng's words drew the gazes of Mu Xuan, Teng Mu, and the other Saints towards the back.

A cold smile appeared at the corner of Mu Xuan's mouth, and he said, "They really came. It seems they are already prepared."

"Very well, since they're all here, let's resolve it here!"

Upon reaching the fourth floor of the Secret Realm, both Mu Xuan and Shen Tianxing knew that this battle was unavoidable!

The profoundness of the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda and the ultimate Opportunity of the Dragon Transformation Pool on the fifth floor—they would absolutely not allow Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun, these two members of the Human Race, to contend for it!