Chapter 4892
: Ascend to the God Level!
Three days later.
On the opposite bank of the River of No Return, at the foot of the giant mountain.
Ling Feng stood in front of a steep and precipitous cliff, looking up at it.
When he was observing from the other side of the River of No Return, he only thought that this giant mountain was like a pillar supporting the sky and shaking the earth. But now, when he actually came to the foot of the mountain, he found that the mountain was even bigger and more majestic than he had imagined.
The mountain is entirely a deep, dark red color, as if it were cast from a mixture of congealed blood and burning lava. Its surface is covered with huge, crisscrossing ravines and cracks, like the hideous scars on the body of an ancient giant.
At the foot of the mountain, a thick, dark gray fog filled the air. This fog was thicker and heavier than the fog of oblivion above the River of No Return. It constantly changed into various twisted and eerie shapes, exuding a chilling and oppressive atmosphere.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, Ling Feng couldn't even see the part above the mountainside. The upper half of the entire giant mountain was completely shrouded in an even denser, almost tangible darkness.
In the darkness, faint flashes of dark red lightning could be seen, and occasionally a deep rumbling sound like the breathing of an ancient behemoth could be heard.
Just standing here, Ling Feng felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if the entire mountain was a sleeping ancient beast that could awaken at any moment and devour any living being that dared to approach.
But at the same time.
The wisp of divine creation within him began to tremble slightly and uncontrollably once again.
Before Lingfeng arrived at the Land of Eternal Silence, the Creator God's Breath had always been able to sense the existence of the Pillar of Creation.
At this moment, this feeling reached its peak the instant it reached the foot of the giant mountain.
hum!
As if in response to the wisp of primordial divine energy within Ling Feng's body, the giant mountain before them seemed to resonate with the primordial divine energy within Ling Feng's body in an instant.
It was as if it were calling out, guiding...
Could that be the Pillars of Creation ahead?
Ling Feng's heart began to pound wildly.
From afar, it resembles a giant mountain that stands like a pillar of heaven, and it resonates strongly with the breath of the creator god!
Yes!
These are the Pillars of Creation!
Doesn't that mean I can directly return to the world of miracles through the Pillars of Creation?
For a moment, as if possessed, Ling Feng took a step forward in a daze.
And then another step...
One more step...
He walked faster and faster, his body and mind seemingly starting to spiral out of control.
Just then, a warm sensation came from his chest, which suddenly woke his almost "asleep" brain.
and many more!
wrong!
Something seems off!
Perhaps I've overlooked something?
When he suddenly came to his senses, he found himself standing on the bank of the River of No Return.
He was just one step away from falling into the river and drowning in that almost delirious state.
In an instant, cold sweat poured down Ling Feng's forehead.
That's probably not resonance at all, but rather seduction!
With such a resolute mind, he was actually deceived the moment he stepped into the foot of the mountain!
All of this stemmed from his deepest desires.
The more he longed to leave, the more easily he was seduced.
That was close!
I almost fell for that giant mountain's trap!
He took a deep breath and took out the "Nine-Colored Glazed Pearl" from his pocket.
Just now, at the last moment, the aura emitted by this treasure briefly brought him back to his senses.
Otherwise, I might have just stupidly jumped into the river and committed suicide.
He gently stroked the precious pearl and murmured to himself, "Thank goodness for you, otherwise this would have been really tough!"
He couldn't help but worry about his adoptive father. Without the Nine-Colored Glazed Pearl, it wouldn't be easy for him to escape his inner desire to leave.
After a moment's thought, Ling Feng used what was available and found a huge rock nearby. He polished it smooth and then erected a prominent stone tablet on the riverbank.
Next, he used his finger as a pen, preparing to carve words on the stone tablet to remind Xi.
Before long, Ling Feng carved the words "Godfather, be careful of the desires deep in your heart, and always stay clear-headed" on the stone tablet!
After doing all this, Ling Feng clapped his hands in satisfaction.
If he could still descend the mountain after reaching the summit, he would bury the nine-colored glazed pearl under the stone tablet, thus ensuring absolute safety.
He gazed into the depths of the River of No Return, clenched his fists, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Father, I hope you can find Mother safely, and then we can leave this place together!"
After saying this, he bowed deeply towards the direction of the River of No Return, then turned around and walked towards the dark, giant mountain once more!
"Whether you are the Pillar of Creation or not, I will make sure you are trampled under my feet!"
Ling Feng snorted softly, his figure flashed, turning into a ball of dark light, and in the blink of an eye, he returned to the foot of the mountain.
This time, the resonance of the Creator God's breath did not occur again.
Perhaps from the very beginning, from the moment he crossed the River of No Return, he had already fallen into the trap set by Black Mountain.
Rumble!
At that moment, the entire mountain suddenly began to shake violently without warning.
On the surface of the mountain, dark red light flowed through the huge ravines that resembled scars, as if lava was surging underground.
Immediately afterwards, countless huge rocks broke off from the mountain and rolled down the cliff with a rumble. Ling Feng quickly retreated, avoiding several rolling boulders, his eyes fixed on the source of the mountain's tremors.
In a short while, the dark red mountain wall, which was originally steep, smooth, and covered with strange patterns, was seen to slowly separate to both sides amidst violent tremors near the center of the foot of the mountain!
Rocks crumbled and dust flew everywhere.
A staircase with no end in sight slowly appeared before Ling Feng's eyes.
The staircase wound its way upwards, disappearing into the darkness that enveloped the mountaintop.
"This is……"
Ling Feng frowned and stared intently. He saw that the stone steps were a dark brown color, covered with traces of erosion over time, and some parts were even cracked.
Each stone step is exceptionally wide, enough for several people to walk side by side, and is very well-organized, clearly indicating that it was built by human hands.
Or perhaps, this giant mountain itself possesses some kind of will.
An ancient and desolate aura, as if it had accumulated over countless years, emanated from the staircase, mingling with the smell of mountain rocks and dust, and wafted towards you.
"Stairs? The same old trick!"
Ling Feng pursed his lips. He had experienced countless trials like this "ladder to heaven" since he embarked on the path of martial arts.
He is frequently seen in various secret realms and ruins, whether in the Xuanling Continent or the Immortal Realm.
It's nothing more than a test of strength, mentality, perseverance, or comprehension. Every step is a heavy pressure, an illusion, or a deadly trap.
Although the variations may change, they are mostly the same.
"Hmph, this kind of test is a piece of cake for me!" Ling Feng exhaled a breath of stale air, a faint smile curving his lips.
Since falling into this Eternal Ruins, he has experienced a long and repetitive loneliness, the dangers of the River of No Return, and the despair of the Mirror-Eroding Demon. Now, facing this long stairway to godhood, he feels much calmer.
At least, there's a strange sense of familiarity about it!
"Since we're here, let's make the best of it. Whatever the challenges, we'll overcome them!"
He did not enter immediately, but instead sat cross-legged on a flat boulder not far from the entrance of the passage, silently regulating his breathing.
Crossing the River of No Return these past few days has ultimately taken a toll on my physical strength.
Now, facing that long staircase, he must be in the best possible condition to meet this final challenge.
About half an hour later, Ling Feng slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes gleamed with a restrained sharpness, and his aura was as steady as a mountain.
He stood up, stretched his limbs, and his internal stellar meridians began to circulate slightly, emitting a deep hum like a rushing river. The nascent ancestral meridian even emitted a faint golden glow, which brought his energy and spirit to their peak.
"almost!"
Ling Feng no longer hesitated, took a step, and walked towards the long staircase that seemed to have no end.
The light suddenly dimmed the moment I stepped onto the stairs.
Only a sliver of dim daylight filtering through the entrance of the passageway barely illuminated the few dozen stone steps ahead.
Above that, there was only deep darkness, as if it could swallow up all light and sound.
Ling Feng stood in front of the first stone step, but did not step onto it immediately.
He first used his divine sense to carefully scan the stone steps and their surroundings to confirm that there were no hidden formations, traps, or mechanisms.
Next, he mobilized the power of his internal star veins to form a faint layer of silvery-white protective energy on his body surface, and focused some of his attention on the nascent ancestral vein in his dantian, ready to deal with any unexpected situations.
Finally, he took a deep breath, lifted his foot, and steadily stepped onto the first brown stone step.
Footsteps landed.
The anticipated pressure, illusions, attacks...
Nothing happened.
Stone steps are just stone steps—hard, rough, and cold.
Apart from being wider and older than ordinary stone steps, there was nothing unusual about them.
Ling Feng was slightly taken aback, and then tentatively stepped on the stone steps, even channeling a trace of power into the soles of his feet.
There was still no response.
"Could it be... just an ordinary mountain path? That's impossible!"
Ling Feng was puzzled, but he did not let his guard down and stepped onto the second and third levels...
Level 10...
Level 20...
……
Level 50...
He climbed upwards quickly, step by step.
However, there was no response from the stairs; only the sound of his own footsteps echoed clearly in the empty space.
Level 100...
Level 200...
……
Level 500...
He rushed forward frantically, but there was no response.
The entire long staircase appeared unusually calm, even somewhat calm...
Surprising!
Yes, it's eerie!
The final test to climb this giant mountain is climbing the stairs.
How can this be?
Ling Feng's doubts grew stronger.
This was completely different from what he had expected.
wrong!
Something's definitely wrong!
Ling Feng stopped and stood on the stone steps around the 500th step, looking back.
He glanced up, and when he looked back, he could only barely make out about ten steps.
But similarly, the steps behind him were also perfectly calm.
The calmness made Ling Feng feel a little uneasy.
"Is it really that simple? Just walk up there?"
Standing on the 500th stone step, Ling Feng felt as if he had missed something.
He frowned, and just as he was about to think things through, suddenly—
A sudden change has occurred!
In an instant, he felt as if he had lost weight and was falling rapidly downwards without warning!
Immediately afterwards, everything went blurry, and the surrounding scenery suddenly changed drastically.
The giant mountain and the steps all vanished.
In its place lies a desolate land, crimson red like blood, barren of all vegetation.
The sky was a somber, dark red, and the low-hanging clouds seemed poised to drip blood at any moment.
here……
What exactly is this place?
Ling Feng's eyelids twitched violently, and almost at the same moment he stood still, the ground in front of him suddenly exploded!
A dark shadow burst from the ground at an astonishing speed, accompanied by a foul-smelling gust of wind, heading straight for Ling Feng's face!
The monster had a bizarre appearance, resembling a three-headed dog that was entirely black and burning with flames, emitting a chilling roar.
Its three heads were unusually large, almost half the size of its body, and its mouths were filled with crisscrossing sharp teeth, dripping with highly corrosive saliva.
"It wasn't that simple after all!"
Ling Feng let out a low shout, feeling much more at ease.
There's even a feeling that it should have been done a long time ago!
It wasn't for nothing that I was on guard for so long; it seems I wasn't just outsmarting thin air.
He stared intently at the three-headed dog, a flash of black light appearing in his palm. Nearly a hundred singularities instantly condensed into the Ten Directions Annihilation Technique, and with a flick of his sword, he slashed towards the three-headed dog! (End of Chapter)