Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 265 - 237: Behind the Door Lies Heaven and Earth (2nd Update)

Chapter 265: Chapter 237: Behind the Door Lies Heaven and Earth (2nd Update)

Everyone was shocked, as one of the ancient heroes finally made a move—Long Guao from the Soaring Dragon Empire appeared.

He descended before the Trial Gate, showing outright contempt and disdain for Xia Yang’s inability to push open the Seventh Level of Trial, not bothering to conceal it.

This surprised many, for it must be noted that even just opening the Fifth Trial Gate was a feat only a handful among those present could achieve, let alone the Sixth Level of Trial that only Xia Yang had managed to open.

This was undoubtedly a splendid achievement, and at least they believed that more than half of the people in the Heavenly Level Academy would be unable to accomplish this.

After all, not all the elites from the Heavenly Level Academy were in the Martial God Realm; less than half of them were.

But now to be looked down upon like this, it made many people furrow their brows, feeling that it was too arrogant.

But after knowing the identity of the other party, everyone fell silent, even the few Martial God Realm elders present, and Elder Ouyang of the Heavenly Divine Realm as well, none of them uttered a word.

For the other party had the right to be so proud.

Each ancient hero was always the most dazzling; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been sealed away this lifetime, seeking to surpass the Divine.

Faced with such contempt and disdain, Xia Yang did not get angry; instead, he just looked at Long Guao with furrowed brows, seeming a bit displeased, but he did not retort. He knew the true terror of these ancient heroes. In both the present and throughout history, the only one who might match them could only be Ye Chen, this unrivaled prodigy.

Xia Yang’s aloofness caught Long Guao’s attention, and it evidently upset him. Others being ancient heroes were disregarded, but now even a minor Martial God dared to do so; it was audacious. With a flick of his sleeve, a terrifying force shot out, hurling Xia Yang away and causing him to bleed from the corners of his mouth.

He scoffed, "You’re merely a Crown Prince of a minor kingdom; did you really think you were a Crown Prince from a Super Empire? Plus, achieving Martial God at twenty-three years old, is that amazing? I was a Martial God at the age of sixteen."

Xia Yang was sent flying, his body shook, and blood spilled from his mouth. He was far from being the opponent of the other.

This scene caused many to gasp in shock; the gap was too large. The lofty Xia Yang was simply no match for Long Guao.

As Long Guao said, he had become a Martial God at sixteen—and now seven years later, with extraordinary talent and nurtured by the endless resources of a Super Empire, guided personally by the Divine, his strength was comparable to a Super Martial God. The newly-promoted Martial God Xia Yang was no match for him.

Yet, Xia Yang was not discouraged; this was not his character. He was the type who grew stronger through adversity.

He wiped the blood from his mouth and looked at Long Guao indifferently and asked, "Can you push open the Seventh Layer of Trial?"

The aloof query irked Long Guao, who scoffed, "Do you really think I am some trash like you? Ridiculous. Today, let me show you my true strength."

Swish—

He landed directly before the First Level of Trial, looking at the ancient Trial Gate and said, "I couldn’t truly open the Eighth Level of Trial during the Ancient Era, today is a good opportunity to try."

As everyone expected, he easily opened one Trial Gate after another, reaching up to the Sixth Level of Trial Gates. Even the 400-thousand-pound weight of the Sixth merely paused his stride briefly.

Honestly speaking, it was not very strenuous for him.

If Xia Yang could do it, he naturally could too—and do even better.

Because he was too strong, surpassingly strong, beyond everyone’s expectations. This was the true terror of the ancient heroes; each one was an extraordinary Heavenly Pride cultivated early as Martial Gods with numerous priceless resources. How could he be any less?

Their strength was something ordinary people couldn’t comprehend.

After being consecutively purified by the light rain from the Fifth and Sixth Levels of Trial Gates, Long Guao’s aura grew even stronger. He said, "It seems the light rain contains the Primordial Spirit Power, capable of enhancing strength, truly rare. This Trial Gate is said to be a relic from before recorded history, existing since the beginning of the Tiandu Continent, truly extraordinary."

Moments later, he arrived before the Seventh Level of Trial. Even as strong as he was, he became somewhat pensive and somber at this moment.

The Seventh Level of Trial weighed over 3.2 million pounds, but it had a special Dao Rhythm that made it far heavier than that, which wouldn’t have caused Xia Yang so much struggle and effort, only managing to push open a slight crack without fully succeeding.

Although he somewhat belittled Xia Yang’s strength, it was merely a high realm’s sense of superiority over a lower realm. Truthfully, he still quite acknowledged Xia Yang’s strength.

Reaching the Martial God Realm at such an age was not simple, considering not everyone could be like these ancient heroes, let alone coming from a minor kingdom.

At this moment, the attention of thousands was upon Long Guao, everyone keen to see if this ancient hero could actually open the Seventh Level of Trial, or even open the Eighth Level, creating a new pathway through this mysterious new land.

Long Guao now made his move, emitting golden Dragon Energy from his body, each strand like a real existing True Dragon, soaring and roaring as if truly existent. As powerful as he was, even he grew solemn at this moment. In each hand, he had a strand of golden Dragon Energy roaring and howling, placed on the stone gate starting to push.

Boom—

As if pushing two massive gates leading to a realm beyond, the heavy, thunderous sounds were unceasing, vibrating throughout Tiandu Academy and equally shaking Tiandu City, capturing the attention of many within the city.

Even those secluded Old Immortals were alarmed at this moment, each sending their Divine Sense to explore the situation, causing the world to tremble at the fearsome foundation of Tiandu Academy.

Standing sixty-four zhang tall, the Fifth Trial Gate was slowly being pushed open by Long Guao.

"The gate is being opened, it is being opened!"

People exclaimed, attracting even more eyes, closely watching the scene unfold.

Could today be the day that someone would open the Seventh Level of the Trial, which only a handful could achieve throughout ancient and modern times?

Undoubtedly, an Ancient Hero could achieve this.

Boom—

Ultimately, the Seventh Level of the Trial was indeed opened, with a vast expanse of Divine Radiance completely engulfing Long Guao, the gates’ opener. The brilliance was so lush and luminescent it gave one the sensation of ascending amidst rosy clouds, attracting many fervent gazes.

Even the gaze of the Supreme Elder changed, attentively focusing.

Long Guao’s aura became significantly more powerful, showing signs of a breakthrough, which was profoundly shocking.

Such power was undeniably divine and formidable.

Eventually, Long Guao absorbed and refined this opulent energy within him, enhancing himself further, stronger than ever before, surprising everyone with this transformation.

The Trial Gates were truly miraculous, with such unique blessings that even Ancient Heroes could gain a substantial enhancement.

With a step forward, Long Guao suddenly arrived in front of the final Trial Gate, a towering hundred and twenty-eight zhang high, soaring into the clouds, completely melding into the sky above.

In comparison to this final Trial Gate, Long Guao seemed as insignificant as an ant.

At this instant, he naturally began pushing the gate, even summoning the Six Paths Golden Dragon Energy, his most powerful force surging, robustly driving the Eighth Level of the Trial.

Roar roar roar—

Under the shocked gazes of countless onlookers, the Eighth Level of Trial Gate was indeed nudged open slightly, with dazzling Light Radiance emerging, captivating everyone who saw it.

"Is the final Trial Gate also going to be opened? Could this be a new gateway to a new world?"

Everyone watched tensely.

In the deepest part of the Academy, even more dreadful Divine Senses were probing, covering this area, attempting to penetrate the Eighth Level of Trial Gate to see everything inside.

However, there were several muffled grunts heard in succession from those exploring in secret, indicating awe and apprehension because endless bright radiance flashed within the crevices of the gate, obstructing the Divine Sense probing and even burning them, causing several of them to suffer.

Clearly, the contents within the Eighth Level of Trial Gate were far from simple, as Divine Sense could not fully penetrate it; it would be consumed and blocked.

"Elder Yan, are you able to ascertain what lies beyond the Trial Gate?" Ye Chen asked.

Elder Yan’s figure even floated out, in this vigorously fluctuating situation where the Supreme Old Mansion Master was absent, he could take the opportunity to appear and subtly probe with his supremely potent Divine Sense.

Yet, his expression showed extreme astonishment, and also a bit of bewilderment and peculiarity, he couldn’t help but mutter to himself: "Behind the Trial Gate lies that realm, not simple at all, not simple."

Ye Chen was shocked; Elder Yan could actually recognize the mysterious realm beyond the gate. Could it truly be a portal leading to the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms?

"We can’t let Long Guao monopolize the glory, I have a feeling that the Eighth Level of Trial Gate might unveil an extraordinary fortune."

"Indeed, I have the same feeling, the Eighth Level of Trial Gate is anciently rumored to be a pathway to a new realm, a peerless secret treasure; it might really be so."

"The prehistoric Trial Gate is not simple, we cannot let Long Guao alone seize the fortune!"

The three Ancient Heroes all directly soared from their chariot, Yang Wushuang, Li Taixu, and Wu Yunyan, all three Ancient Heroes appeared, descending before the Trial Gate. Each had a Divine Light Column erupting from the top of their skulls, their presence shook the heavens, and their Dao Power even moved mountains, as they too began to push the Trial Gates.

Boom boom boom—

Three loud noises, visible to the naked eye, the Trial Gate radiated Divine Light, and in this split second, three additional rows of Trial Gates appeared, identical, with only the very top Eighth Level of the Trial Gate coming together, emitting a hazy Chaos Light.