Chapter 008 The Road to Heaven
"What is the path to heaven?" Li Qing asked puzzled. The name of this road seems to be extraordinary, and there should be something special about it.
"This way is for you to be tested. Only by climbing this ladder can you become a disciple of this sect. Elder Liu replied.
Li Qing was speechless for a moment. He didn't come to learn from a teacher at all, but to find what the Heavenly Sword was craving, but he didn't expect to be misunderstood by Elder Liu. But after thinking about it, it seems that it would be good if I could worship in the Eight Desolations Sect and learn the supreme magic method. If one day he can be as powerful as Elder Liu, it will be in vain.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel excited, and he made up his mind to give it a try.
He looked up at the ladder and was a little puzzled: "Although this staircase looks long and steep, it will not be difficult for us to climb. Isn't there something peculiar?"
"Just go up and try it. Elder Liu had an unfathomable expression on his face, and did not tell him, and then urged, "You two hurry up." ”
Li Qing took a deep breath, glanced at Liu Ke'er, nodded, and then stepped on the stairs together.
No sooner had he stepped on the first step than the world suddenly changed.
Everything in heaven and earth disappeared in an instant, and only this staircase was left in front of him, which seemed to float in the air, stretching endlessly, and everything around him seemed to be hidden in the void.
He was shocked, what the hell was going on? It was dark all around, and there was nothing to see. In the whole world, he is the only one left, and there is a ladder.
In the face of this situation, ordinary people will always be a little flustered and confused. However, Li Qing had experienced countless life and death tribulations, and quickly calmed down.
"Is this an illusion?" he didn't believe that anyone could change the world, the only possibility was that he was affected and blocked from his six senses. He tried to climb a few stone steps, but found nothing out of the ordinary, and couldn't help but wonder a little, so he continued to stride up.
The staircase is a little desperately long. Li Qing kept walking, walking, and I don't know how long he walked, but he still didn't reach the end, and it seemed that there was no end at all.
Here, there is no concept of time and space, and he can only vaguely feel that time is passing. And he didn't feel hungry either, just physically tired, which made him very strange.
There have been so many magical things that he has encountered in the past few days, and he has become a little numb, so he simply doesn't think about it.
He looked at the seemingly endless road, and his competitive spirit gradually became aroused, and he decided that he had to go to the end, so he continued to strive for the top.
I don't know how long it took to walk, but finally, just when he was almost about to give up, a platform appeared not far in front of him. This platform is square, several feet in circumference, and there are even stairs attached to it.
He was ecstatic and boarded the platform without hesitation.
At a glance, there was almost nothing here, except for a stone table with a glass of water on it.
This glass of water looks crystal clear and has an enticing fragrance. Li Qing swallowed his throat and couldn't help but pick it up and drink it. As soon as I drank it, I immediately felt a burst of refreshment all over my body, and the fatigue on my body disappeared, and I immediately became refreshed.
What a magical water!
He sat on the platform and rested for a while, seeing that the steps ahead were still long, and it was clear that the test was not over. It seems that this platform is just for a short break, and I still need to continue to work hard.
After he had regained his spirit, he continued to walk up. As he stepped on a new flight of stairs, he suddenly felt his body sink and feel a heavy pressure on his body.
Li Qing's face couldn't help but change.
"Do you have to endure the gravity to climb this staircase? He tried to walk a little further, and it felt like the gravity wasn't very strong, and it was still within his range, but it was very slow and very hard. After every stretch of walking, he would be so tired and out of breath that he had to stop and rest for a while.
This section of the ladder still seems to have no end, but fortunately, Li Qing has already had experience before, and he has the bottom in his heart, so he will not be discouraged. Although it was very difficult, he gritted his teeth and persevered on the up.
This kind of test can be said to be both very simple and very difficult. It's easy because you just have to stick to it and get through it sooner or later. It is difficult because such a simple persistence is often the most difficult thing in the world.
Li Qing's three-year experience in the Lianyun Mountains has endowed him with extraordinary patience, so he can continue to walk.
"Isn't it a test of perseverance and patience?" he had some guesses in his mind.
This flight seemed to be shorter than the previous one, and after a long time, unsurprisingly, he saw a second platform.
He boarded the second platform, there was still a glass of water on it, Li Qing picked it up and drank it again, and quickly recovered the strength of his whole body.
He rested for a while, then continued his walk on, stepping up the stairs behind. This staircase doesn't need to withstand gravity, but it seems to be relatively relaxed.
He breathed a sigh of relief and strode forward, very quickly.
Suddenly, in the darkness next to him, a fierce tiger jumped out, majestic, and pounced directly at Li Qing.
He was horrified in his heart, he didn't expect to encounter a fierce beast in such a place, so he hurriedly picked up the heavenly sword and slashed over. The Heavenly Sword was indestructible, directly splitting the tiger in half. The tiger was shattered, then dissipated, completely gone.
Li Qing was a little surprised in his heart: "Why did a fierce tiger appear here and then disappear again? Could it be that this is a phantom?"
He walked quickly forward a little further, when suddenly another beast appeared next to him and pounced on him. Li Qing had no choice but to pick up the Heavenly Knife again and smash it with one slash.
Sure enough, it dissipated again, completely gone.
Li Qing felt that although they were not real beings, they should not be phantoms, but condensed by some special means, with substances. If you are hit, you will definitely be injured.
Therefore, he did not dare to underestimate these fierce beasts, and was very careful.
In this way, along the way, he kept encountering all kinds of fierce beasts, which became stronger and stronger, constantly attacking and harassing Li Qing.
However, Li Qing has the Heavenly Sword in his hand, and his actual combat ability is very strong, so he can easily kill these fierce beasts. It seemed like the hardest part of the journey, but it was very easy for him.
"It seems that this is a test of actual combat ability. There are too many fierce beasts, and it is still very difficult for ordinary people. "His hands were a little weak, and he was sweating profusely. He couldn't help but think of Liu Ke'er, I don't know how she is doing now, can she pass the test in the face of these fierce beasts?
After walking for a long time, this ladder finally came to an end. In front of him, a door of light appeared.
He knew that the test was coming to an end, so he hurriedly walked into the gate of light, and suddenly, the world changed again, and he returned to the original world.
The familiar scenery appeared before his eyes again. He fixed his eyes and saw that Elder Liu and Liu Ke'er were standing in front of him, and it seemed that they had been waiting for a long time. He looked around and saw that he had reached the top of the mountain, and quickly turned his head to look behind him, and the long staircase appeared at his feet.
Liu Ke'er looked at him with a smile and muttered, "You're so slow." "It seems that she has already passed the test and seems to be very relaxed. Her mouth was slightly cocked, looking triumphant.
Li Qing was a little embarrassed, he was still worried about whether Liu Ke'er could pass the test, but he didn't expect her to seem very relaxed. Is her strength so strong? But she doesn't look very old.
Elder Liu asked, "How do you feel about this trip?"
Li Qing said: "I feel very difficult. Why does it seem like Kerr's lightheartedness?" he asked.
Elder Liu smiled, "Of course. The difficulty of the test is different for everyone. Generally speaking, the older the person, the more difficult the test. You're eighteen years old now, and the older you get, the more difficult it is. ”
"And the younger and more talented the person, the less difficult the test will be. Most of the sects in the world favor geniuses, which is an eternal truth. ”
"I see. Li Qing nodded, the sect recruited disciples, naturally it wanted to be younger and more geniuses, no wonder Liu Ke'er would pass the test so quickly.
He asked, "By the way, how long has it been outside, and how do I feel like I've been inside for a long time?"
"It's not long, it's just a few hours. Elder Liu replied, "Actually, you have entered the illusion realm, and the actual time outside is not long. ”
"Illusion! That's true!" Li Qing muttered, and then suddenly remembered: "I drank a few glasses of water in it, is that also fake?"
Elder Liu said, "That's not it. These waters, called Yangchun Jade Dew, are the essence of nectar condensed between heaven and earth, which is of great help to you and others, and can be regarded as a reward for you. Whether you pass the test or not, you will never return empty-handed. ”
The three of them continued on their way. Elder Liu told them some common sense as he walked: "Actually, this road to heaven also has a great origin. It is said that in ancient times, the ancestors of Wuji Dao preached the world and wanted to pass on the method of cultivation to the world, so that everyone could practice. However, as the saying goes, the Tao should not be passed lightly, so there are 360 paths to heaven in the world, and as long as you pass the path to heaven, you can seek the supreme cultivation of the wonderful method. This one of us is the only road to heaven in the world that has been handed down from ancient times to the present. ”
Li Qing asked, "Who is the Wuji Dao Ancestor?"
Elder Liu replied, "The ancestor of martial arts, the master of martial artists in the world! ”
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In front of me was a huge platform, as if the top of a mountain had been flattened. There is a large area of magnificent buildings on the platform, and several other passages next to it that lead to the eight peaks above. Therefore, it can be seen as a transit station.
Closer to the center, there is a straight avenue that leads to a large hall that divides the building in half. There are four characters written on the main hall: Eight Desolation Hall. In front of the temple is a huge square.
Elder Liu introduced: "This Eight Desolations Hall is the main hall of our sect, and all major affairs of the sect are decided here. Usually, many disciples live on top of the Eight Peaks. So you have to choose a mountain to join. Then he turned his head and asked, "I don't know Li Xiaoyou, which mountain do you want to choose?"
Li Qing thought for a moment and said, "I don't know which mountain Kerr wants to join?"
The old man glanced at him with a smile, which made him feel a little weak.
"Ke'er is going to the Northwest Youyue Peak, where there are all female disciples, so you can't go. ”
"Oh, that's right. Disappointed, he asked, "I like to use knives, but I wonder which mountain uses knives?"
Elder Liu said, "The Eight Peaks don't stipulate which weapon to use, but the most outstanding sword technique is Yanyang Peak. ”
Li Qing decided: "Then I'll go to Yanyang Peak." ”