The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1182: Chapter 1130 – Chapter 1131: Torrents of Undercurrents, Countless Powerhouses_2 Chapter 1182: Chapter 1130 – Chapter 1131: Torrents of Undercurrents, Countless Powerhouses_2 Atop Dragon Tiger Mountain, Bai Qicang’s face showed a faint smile. Without saying much, he picked up his long sword and began descending step by step from Dragon Tiger Mountain.

For this determined warrior, becoming immortal and growing stronger was currently the greatest reason that sustained him in this world. He would not miss any opportunity of becoming immortal that presented itself before him.

Sword Sect, Taisu Sect, Xuantian Sect, the old monks from the Buddhism School…

All the strong ones in this world gathered within the Demon Domain, for that slim chance of breaking through to the Immortal Path.

In the Demon Domain, atop a mountain peak, Pang Hong stood with his hands behind his back, a divine sword hanging at his waist, his robes fluttering without any wind.

Ever since the Bloody Trial began, Pang Hong and the others had completely separated, each searching for their own chances of survival.

It wasn’t that Pang Hong and the others didn’t wish to travel together, but rather that for them, with more than a dozen people together, the group would be too large and the target too conspicuous. This would utterly obliterate any chance of traversing the Blood-colored Path.

Only by splitting up and acting individually would they be less noticeable among many targets, possibly allowing them to conceal themselves and maybe even be slightly fortunate.

Of course, upon separating, Pang Hong also distributed the rightful shares of the fruits from the Divine Tree to everyone.

The fruits of the Divine Tree should have taken some more time to ripen fully, and after they had plucked the Divine Tree, losing the nourishment of the Energy of Creation, the ripening of the fruits should have been delayed, definitely not happening at this moment.

However, Pei Xuanjing had made a move, and as a giant of the Immortal Path who had already stepped into the Profound Immortal Realm, Xuanjing’s Realm was unimaginable. With just a minor effort, he had managed to induce the ripening of the Divine Tree’s fruits.

Furthermore, after accelerating the ripening of the Divine Tree fruits, Pei Xuanjing also explicitly confirmed one thing, that indeed these Divine Tree fruits could help the Supreme Strong comprehend the Immortal Path, increasing the chance of breaking through to the Immortal Path.

This undoubtedly brought greater surprise and shock to the Brothers of Mo Family and the others.

According to the initial agreement, out of the thirty-six Divine Tree fruits, Pang Hong, as he had obtained the Divine Tree, was only entitled to two fruits and had to give up one of them.

The remaining thirty-four fruits were divided among the rest of the eleven people according to their prior agreement, each receiving varying numbers of fruits.

Regarding the distribution of the fruits, it didn’t really matter whether it was particularly fair or not, but at least it was a scheme that all of them unanimously approved and were very satisfied with.

Although it seemed that Pang Hong had gained a great advantage by possessing the Divine Tree and two mature fruits, in the eyes of the others, it was not the case.

After all, despite the Divine Tree appearing extremely valuable, the mature fruits were actually more coveted hot potatoes, and even if given away, not everyone dared to accept them, nor were they qualified to do so.

What happens when honor does not match one’s capability is something no one understood better than they did. To each be able to share several Divine Tree fruits this time was already a stroke of incredible fortune.

Besides, they knew that if not for Shen Xiao True Monarch’s intervention, giving them the opportunity, they might have already perished in the Demon Domain with no chance to participate in the Bloody Trial.

What’s more, this time Shenxiao True Monarch’s effort to help mature the Divine Tree fruits ahead of time also provided them with a lot of assistance.

“These mature fruits may seem to increase the allure for those people, but when one has too many debts, they don’t worry. Even if we didn’t have Divine Tree fruits in hand, when we encounter those strong ones and candidly explain, will they believe us?” Pestilence Venerable said with a cold laugh.

Sometimes, telling the truth is not believed by anyone; instead, it depends on what the other side thinks.

Since they had already become involved in this matter, they truly could not extricate themselves; the strong ones who had heard the news would naturally assume they already possessed the Divine Tree fruits.

Under such circumstances, if they faced an opponent who could not be matched, and were unable to resist, failing to produce the Divine Tree fruits would cut off their last retreat and chance at life.

Even more, if one considered using a different mindset, their painstaking effort to reach the Demon Domain and their willingness to fight and clash with the strong ones of the Golden Bimong Tribe were all for these Divine Tree fruits. If they ended up without any Divine Tree fruits, that would be a massive loss.

And as long as one held the fruit of the Divine Tree in their hand, whether they chose to ingest it, use it as a last resort in a desperate situation of sinking the cauldron to cross the river, or go out in a blaze of glory, it would all be a worthwhile outcome.

No one wanted to weave a wedding dress for someone else. Those few who had the courage to participate in this plan might have various personalities, but none of them were of the sort that feared death and clung to life.

“This time, success means hope for the Immortal Path, failure means we’ll meet again on the Gods Sealing List!” Wither-Bloom Venerable looked around at the group, smiled slightly, and then decisively turned to leave, walking towards a direction.

“If not a reunion on the Immortal Path, it will be an encounter on the Gods Sealing List. Gentlemen, I take my leave!” Chen Qi and Zheng Lun exchanged a glance, then said to the others.

“Farewell!”

“Take care!”

…

They bid each other to cherish the moment and then decisively turned to leave, without a hint of reluctance.

The path of cultivation is always marked by separations, something they must all go through; while somewhat melancholic, they were not averse to it.

Each of them knew that among the twelve individuals present that day, the chances of surviving were very slim; even Pang Hong, a direct descendant of a True Immortal, might not be sure of surviving if a True Immortal Strong did not intervene.

The power of a Supreme Overlord was terrifying. These individuals could stand up to the Supreme Strong, but they had no way to contend with a Supreme Overlord touching the brink of the Immortal Path.

They needed some time to refine the Divine Tree fruit and attempt to break through to the Strongest Realm. As long as one could break through to the Strongest Realm, the chances of survival might be greater.

The Mo Family Four Brothers took one route; Gao Ming and Gao Jue, another; Chen Qi and Zheng Lun joined forces; Pestilence Venerable, Wither-Bloom Venerable, and Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li each set out on their own.

Watching as they each went their separate ways, Pang Hong also embarked alone on this Blood-colored Path.

“Master, you truly hold your disciple in high regard, believing that I am capable of traversing this path!” Pang Hong couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.

While the others only guessed, Pang Hong received direct confirmation from his master that this Bloody Trial was to be completed independently by him alone. Apart from using the Divine Tree fruit to reach maturity, Pei Xuanjing would not offer him any further help.

The path ahead, strewn with blood, was Pang Hong’s trial, as well as the test Pei Xuanjing had set for him, the ultimate test before his apprenticeship ended.

If Pang Hong could, relying on his own abilities, reach the end, then Pei Xuanjing would in the future step down from the position of Sect Leader of the Shenxiao Sect, allowing Pang Hong to truly and rightfully take charge of this immortal sect.

Although Pang Hong was already the de facto leader of the Shenxiao Sect, he didn’t care about when he would officially take the position, but since it was his master’s test, he had to accept it.

“After all, his master’s will cannot be defied, nor do I have the power to defy it,” Pang Hong said with a bitter smile.

He also understood the meaning of this Bloody Trial: battling continuously with these formidable enemies would be a rare trial for himself.

This test of blood was, for all the strong participating, akin to relentless refining, all to forge beings capable of stepping onto the Immortal Path.

“Having watched for so long, if you won’t make a move, then I’m afraid I’ll have to leave!” Pang Hong’s voice rang out, tinged with a murderous aura.

This was a month after the twelve of them had separated. In that month, Pang Hong had already faced numerous assassination attempts.

In the beginning, there were Demon Kings of the Spirit Realm Eightfold who dared to strike at him, but as time passed, Demon Kings who had not stepped into the Strongest Realm could no longer dare to face him alone, and would even flee upon sight.

The reputation of a person, like the shadow of a tree. After slaying countless opponents and building a reputation forged in iron blood, it was natural for enemies to be terrified at the mere mention of his name, and flee in panic.