Chapter 1 Opening the Heavenly Gate

There were originally two methods to open the Heavenly Gate.

One was like the Eight Celestial Humans, using Celestial Human divine weapons to open the Heavenly Gate. The second was to enter the Heavenly Gate with one's 'spirit.'

Although the two were different, both were methods of opening the Heavenly Gate.

However, compared to the simple soul spirit 'divine intent,' it was naturally safer and more composed to face the unknown beyond the Heavenly Gate with a complete body and mind.

Furthermore, if there was another world beyond the Heavenly Gate...

Without a physical body, the pure 'divine intent' might not be able to exist in the world for long.

Due to various considerations, the latter method of opening the Heavenly Gate was not considered by those who opened the Heavenly Gate in previous generations.

At the last moment, Pang Wan Yang grasped the Celestial Human Qi dynamic, and to a certain extent, he was already a Celestial Human, meeting the conditions to enter the Heavenly Gate. In addition, his physical body had completely burned, so naturally, there was only one path: to enter the Heavenly Gate.

Only An Qi Sheng understood this point. Apart from him, the others, although they were closely watching that battle, could not see through the mysteries within.

An Qi Sheng did not hide anything and told everything he knew:

"Once you enter the Heavenly Gate, it is difficult to sense anything again, life and death are unpredictable, and the road ahead is unpredictable..."

"So that's how it is..."

Wang Jiang Long, Yan Kuang Tu, and the others had different expressions, all lost in thought.

"Presumably, Brother Pang had already known this point, that is why he fought to the death, and that is why he did not hesitate to burn himself, just to fight for an opportunity..."

Yan Kuang Tu sighed slightly:

"Today, and even in the future, for people like us, this is the only path..."

In today's world, and even in the future, where it is difficult to produce a Celestial Human divine weapon, the path that Pang Wan Yang took will inevitably be the hurdle that they, and even those who seek the Celestial Human realm in the future, will have to face.

"The road ahead is unpredictable, so what if life and death are unpredictable? Brother Pang doesn't care, and we don't care either, but even so, this path is not something that ordinary people can take."

Bai Yue Zhen Ren also sighed.

The others were silent.

Even with Pang Wan Yang's heroic spirit, he still needed an opponent like Wang Quan Dao Ren to fight to the death before he could understand the Celestial Human Qi dynamic. Even if they had the heart to fight to the death for the Dao, they might not be able to do what Pang Wan Yang did.

Silence.

The second floor was silent for a time.

After a long while, Mu Qing Feng stood up, cupped his hands, and said:

"I will remember the kindness of the Daoist's frank words in my heart. If there is anything lacking in the future, I will definitely come here!"

"That's right! This kindness will definitely be repaid."

Yan Kuang Tu and the others also stood up, cupped their hands, and agreed to this favor.

These words were worthless to ordinary people, but for them, the value was too great.

Even if they could not use it themselves, if someone in future generations reached this step, they would take fewer detours.

This was the so-called inheritance secret, the foundation of a sect.

An Qi Sheng stood up with a smile and also cupped his hands:

"It will be."

"Daoist, you are straightforward!"

Yan Kuang Tu gave a wry smile and also took his leave.

They had all gained quite a lot this time and were satisfied. None of them had the intention to stay and all took their leave.

An Qi Sheng watched them leave before sitting down again.

In a battle, the other spectators had already gained a lot, and An Qi Sheng naturally did not need to say anything.

Whether it was Pang Wan Yang's martial arts, his state of mind, or the insights into the Da Dao of the Celestial Human from this battle, they were all extremely rare gains for him.

However, he rarely went to sort them out, nor did he consider the gains and losses.

He just poured wine, picked up dishes, and ate slowly and deliberately.

His physique was extremely strong, but with the nourishment of the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, his appetite was not so shockingly large. It did not matter if he did not eat for half a month.

But if there was food, he always wanted to eat it.

His mood was as calm as his face. There was neither the excitement after a great battle, nor the joy after defeating a strong enemy, nor the pride of reaching the top of the world.

Cultivation is cultivating the heart. Only a calm heart can generate wisdom, and only a calm heart is great freedom.

He had lived two lives.

In his previous life, he rushed about in the mortal world, never having a moment of leisure. He went through all sorts of things for survival and life, but he had no time to settle down, savor, or enjoy, and it was difficult to think about gains and losses.

Even in this life, before he got terminal illness, he thought about it every day, working hard to develop his abilities and to seize the greatest wealth.

It was not until after he got terminal illness that he knew what it meant for everything to be empty, and he had the leisure to calm down and experience life.

Wang Yang Ming's philosophy of the mind did not give him immediate improvement, but the subtle benefits were indescribable.

This was the legacy of his predecessors, and it was also his own good fortune.

To attain the Dao, one must also guard the Dao.

The clear wine drew an arc and fell into the glass.

An Qi Sheng picked up his wine glass, leaned against the window, and looked into the distance. In the far distance, wind and sand filled the sky, and higher up, clouds rose and fell. The world was vast and magnificent, and life in the world was both short and small, even for the number one in the world.

What was there to be unruly about, what was there to be proud of?

An Qi Sheng sprinkled the wine outside the window. With a gust of wind, the aroma of wine spread into the sky:

"Brother Pang, this farewell may mean we will never meet again. Here's a cup of wine, it was not in vain to have met once!"

.......

The battle in the Han Hai came to an end.

However, the storm that it stirred up in the martial world had only just begun. The news that Pang Wan Yang, the Six Prison Demon Lord who had dominated the world for decades, had been defeated and his life or death was unknown shocked countless people in the world.

At the same time, An Qi Sheng, the Wang Quan Dao Ren who had reached the top of the world, once again caused a sensation in the world in less than two years.

Number one in the world!

This old Daoist from a remote county, who rose to prominence at the age of nearly one hundred, had already reached the top of the world in just a few years!

What kind of myth was this?

Whether it was the martial world, the Da Feng Dynasty, or other forces, they were all shocked and amazed.

And under this storm.

The Six Prison Demon Sect once again became the focus of attention. The Jianghu people who had grudges with the Six Prison Demon Sect would naturally not let go of this great opportunity.

Almost overnight, all the known branches of the Six Prison Demon Sect in various places were wiped out.

Some experts even climbed the Six Prison Holy Mountain.

Unfortunately, the Six Prison Holy Mountain was already empty. Those experts were disappointed and could only destroy the Six Prison Demon Sect's base to vent their anger.

The demon sect that was once feared had become a thing of the past, making many people sigh, but also feeling that it was natural.

Throughout history, countless sects have been buried in the years.

The sects of the Celestial Human and the Lord of Weapons have almost disappeared, so it does not seem difficult to understand the demise of the Six Prison Demon Sect.

At this time.

Mo Zhou was extremely lively.

Because of the great changes in the 'celestial phenomena' some time ago, the storm swept through the entire Mo Zhou, and under the rolling yellow sand, a subterranean palace buried by the desert reappeared in the world!

The appearance of the subterranean palace attracted the entire Mo Zhou's bandits, horse bandits, great thieves, and even experts from nearby states and prefectures.

Because someone recognized that this was the subterranean palace left behind by the Dragon Banner Gate hundreds of years ago!

The Dragon Banner Gate was the most powerful sect in the history of Mo Zhou, because the master of this Dragon Banner Gate was the Lord of Weapons holding the Great Dragon Banner of Han Hai!

Unfortunately, with the disappearance of the Lord of Weapons, the Dragon Banner Gate also disappeared.

The reappearance of the subterranean palace naturally attracted the attention of countless martial arts people.

Moreover, with the exposure of the news that someone had obtained a secret treasure in it, it triggered a treasure-hunting craze!

Experts from Mo Zhou, nearby states, and even the Da Yan Dynasty outside Han Hai were attracted!

Some wanted to seek wealth, but others intended to find the Great Dragon Banner of Han Hai, which had disappeared for hundreds of years!

Whoosh~~~

In the wind and sand, Wu Liu San led Zhao Tian Feng galloping wildly on horseback, splashing up bits of yellow sand.

Swish, swish, swish~~~

Amidst the sound of arrows piercing through the air, a roar came:

"Wu Liu San! You can't escape! If you know what's good for you, hand over what you got in the Dragon Banner Gate's subterranean palace, otherwise, you will surely die!"

In the wind and sand, dozens of riders chased after them wildly.

"Cang Ju! Very well, if Wu doesn't die today, I will definitely find you to settle the score!"

Wu Liu San's true Qi burst forth, urging his horse to gallop, dodging the straight-shooting arrows, his pale face gloomy.

He did not expect that after leaving the Hanlong Inn, he would become one of the first people to witness the appearance of the subterranean palace. This should have been a stroke of good fortune, but the subterranean palace was too large, and he was trapped in it for three days.

When he came out, he was surrounded.

With his martial arts, it would not have been a problem to escape, but he was missing an arm and was carrying Zhao Tian Feng, so he was seriously injured.

After that, he was chased all the way, and he almost died several times.

"Uncle Wu, you go quickly, don't worry about me!"

Zhao Tian Feng looked anxious.

He knew that with Wu Liu San's lightness skill, it would not be a problem to escape, but because of him, he had fallen into a state of being chased.

"Shut up!"

Wu Liu San's true Qi surged, shaking off the arrows that were shot at him, looking at the sky filled with yellow sand: "Do you think these wastes can kill me?"

"Just a stray dog, and you dare to be so arrogant!"

In the wind and sand, a burly man stood up on his horse, pulled his arms, and drew his bow to its fullest extent:

"This time, I will bury you in the yellow sand!"

Bang~

An arrow pierced through the air, hidden in the rain of arrows, and pierced through Wu Liu San's bursting gang wind true Qi in an instant. It was a Qi-breaking arrow!

Wu Liu San's heart skipped a beat. He leaned down on his horse, loosened the reins with his only arm, and drew his sword from behind.

He accurately cut down the Qi-breaking arrow in the rain of arrows.

With his Qi Meridian body, even if he was missing an arm, ordinary bows and arrows would never be able to hurt him before his true Qi was exhausted, but Qi-breaking arrows were different.

Apart from those who practiced horizontal training, Qi Meridians could not withstand Qi-breaking arrows.

He couldn't either.

Wu Liu San's expression changed as soon as he cut off the Qi-breaking arrow.

Because as his movements stagnated, another group of pursuers appeared in front of him amidst the rolling wind and sand!

No way forward, pursuers behind!

He had been fleeing for several days, and he did not know where he was. He was afraid that there might be pursuers in other directions as well.

"Hold me tight!"

Wu Liu San's eyes were fixed, and after a loud shout, he jumped up!

Zhao Tian Feng gritted his teeth and held onto Wu Liu San's waist.

In the next moment, all that could be heard was the sound of metal clashing incessantly. In an instant, he had crossed a hundred zhang, forcefully resisting the rain of arrows, and broke through the blockade in front.

Bang~

At this moment, another sound like thunder flashed through the air.

Wu Liu San's body stiffened, and he was shot through the chest with an arrow!

But his body did not stop. His eyes swept around, and suddenly, they lit up. He saw a small oasis several miles away.

And a flag fluttering in the air above the oasis.

That was the Hanlong Inn!