109: Emperor's Way

The magma of the Boiling River rose past Li Yan's knees, and the terrifying high temperature not only scorched his Physical Body but also his Soul.

“Flesh tearing, repairing, then tearing again. The host's Physical Body strength is beginning to increase.”

“The host's Soul strength is growing stronger through the scorching.”

When Li Yan stood in the Boiling River, he discovered something.

What was Hell for others was Heaven for Li Yan.

Because he was Immortal and indestructible, even though the Boiling River could harm Li Yan,

he felt no pain in the dream and could not die.

This caused the System to frantically help him repair his Physical Body and Soul, which was simply Heaven-Defying.

If Li Yan's body and Divine Soul were likened to a piece of steel, then they were now being quenched in the Boiling River, undergoing constant refinement to remove Impurities from his Physical Body and Soul.

Every moment of scorching made Li Yan stronger.

He simply sat down in the magma of the Boiling River, immersing himself completely in the dark red molten liquid.

As he soaked, the sizzling sound reminded one of a teppanyaki grill.

Li Yan was soaking comfortably, but the others watched with pounding hearts.

“Revered Master… Revered Master, please don't joke around.”

Moonlit Sword Immortal clutched her chest; she didn't even dare to approach the bank of the Boiling River.

Even a Great Ascension Stage Immortal could not withstand the high temperature near the Boiling River's bank.

That high temperature could even burn through the Soul, making people dread it.

Yet, Li Yan was enjoying the high temperature of the Boiling River, soaking comfortably within it.

The Dragon Tiger Immortal beside him spoke bluntly: “Senior! Don't scare us, Junior is about to pee himself.”

The old eccentric almost cried as he pleaded with Li Yan to stop messing around.

Ember Immortal was also too stunned by Li Yan to speak, remaining silent for a long time.

“The pain that even an Immortal Emperor cannot endure, Revered Master can…”

At this moment, the three Great Ascension Stage Immortals didn't know what mindset to adopt.

This Immortal was unreasonably strong, wasn't he?

Even the mountain-swallowing great snake, its golden snake eyes witnessed all of this.

“Hmm…”

Evidently, Li Yan's actions even left the great snake speechless.

“In these endless years, this is the first time I've seen anyone swim in the Boiling River.”

“Indeed, as long as one lives long enough, anything can be seen.”

The great snake appeared calm on the surface, but its eyes could not hide its astonishment.

The great snake mistakenly thought Li Yan wanted to show off his Divine Soul strength in front of it.

As a result, the great snake had to speak up and remind Li Yan.

“If you cannot pass the Boiling River within half an hour, then it means failure.”

“I have no interest in watching you.”

The human-faced great snake's mouth emitted a hoarse, low voice, reminding Li Yan of the time limit.

At the same time, it flicked its snake tongue and took out an hourglass from its mouth.

“Half an hour, the sand in this hourglass will run out.”

But Li Yan also didn't want to miss this opportunity to grow stronger; he pondered for a moment.

“By the way, can I send my disciples to the other side of the river?”

The human-faced great snake replied very leniently: “Under the rules of no flying and no spatial Spell, I will not interfere with anything.”

After hearing this, Li Yan secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, he hadn't broken the rules just now; although he wasn't afraid of this great snake in the dream,

it was clear that this great snake also existed in reality.

The other party seemed to be guarding some kind of rule. Before figuring out which deity was truly behind the other party, it was best not to make enemies everywhere.

After getting the answer, Li Yan raised his hand: “Disciples, come onto my hand.”

Li Yan unleashed his Golden Body Avatar, and a pair of enormous palms appeared before the three of them.

With males on the left and females on the right, the three Great Ascension Stage Immortals were held in the Golden Body Avatar's hands by Li Yan. Under Li Yan's protection, he slowly carried them across the Boiling River.

The hundred-zhang-tall Golden Body Avatar stepped through the molten liquid, sometimes deep, sometimes shallow.

Even when held in the Golden Body Avatar's hands, OHazy moon and the others could feel the high temperature of the Boiling River.

They cast ice Spells, enduring the heat.

When Li Yan sent them to the riverbank, their tender white skin was scorched red, slowly recovering after cooling down for a long time.

“If not for Revered Master…”

“Even if we flew above the Boiling River, we would be scorched to death.”

That terrifying high temperature was comparable to the eighteenth layer of Hell.

The horror of the words 'Emperors Prison' exceeded everyone's imagination.

After sending OHazy moon and the other two across, Li Yan was not in a hurry to leave; instead, he lay on his back in the magma.

His body sizzled, yet his face showed an expression of enjoyment.

His Physical Body strength was constantly increasing, and Li Yan even felt that he could consider becoming a saint through his Physical Body.

If he could be given a few years to soak in this Boiling River, perhaps it could truly happen!

Unfortunately, there was only half an hour…

This sauna experience card was about to expire.

And Li Yan's insistence on soaking in the magma left the great snake somewhat speechless.

The great snake flicked its snake tongue while muttering to itself.

“Who exactly is this person?”

“He's actually using my Boiling River to temper his Physical Body and Divine Soul…”

“Even I only dare to stay in this Boiling River for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, yet he is fearless?”

“But this young man, using my Boiling River as a Dao field, truly has guts!”

His Boiling River, which he used to torture Immortal Emperors, was being used by Li Yan as exercise equipment. No one would be happy about that.

However, the great snake also adhered to certain rules and could not interfere.

Until the sand in the hourglass was almost gone, Li Yan timed his exit to perfection.

He truly treated the Boiling River as a timed sauna room, clocking out when his time was up.

The great snake suppressed its anger but could do nothing, as the rules were laid out.

Li Yan brushed off the ashes from his body, somewhat reluctantly walking from the magma to the shore.

OHazy moon, Zenmatsu, and Dragon Tiger Immortal wanted to greet him, but due to the high temperature, the three could only wait for him from afar.

“Revered Master!”

“Revered Master, you're finally out!”

OHazy moon and Zenmatsu were a little worried about Li Yan, but the old eccentric Dragon Tiger Immortal, however, said:

“Immortal, the fabric of your Dao robe is not simple; it can withstand that high temperature.”

“Junior was still thinking of preparing a set of clothes for you in advance; it seems I worried too much.”

At this remark, the others realized that Li Yan's Dao robe was also extraordinary, able to withstand the high temperature of the magma.

Li Yan had a serene expression, but he knew in his heart that the clothes, having entered the dream with him, were considered part of his body.

If they were ordinary clothes, he would probably have to return naked to see his disciples, which would be somewhat indecent.

Just as the three surrounded Li Yan, the great snake above them spoke.

“Second trial, Human Emperor Path.”

“Time limit: half an hour.”

Human Emperor Path?

Li Yan looked forward and saw a thousand-meter-long rift valley ahead. Beneath the rift valley lay countless white bones.

The remains of those Immortal Venerables and Immortal Emperors still maintained the posture of looking upwards before their deaths.

And in the middle of this thousand-meter rift valley, a single log bridge stretched across.