Chapter 645– Running Out of Time?

Thunder surged down as the Ancient Sage Huang Tian tried to retrieve the Heavenly Dao Golden Pill. However, due to the restraint on the Golden Pill and the envelopment of the Primordial Divine Thunder, he couldn’t free his hands for a moment.

For Xuan Yi, the longer he could delay, the closer he would be to passing the trial!

After the Heavenly Punishment of the Universe, coupled with the Primordial Divine Thunder and the aura of sword qi, it was not a playful situation. Even the Ancient Sage Huang Tian himself was temporarily paralysed.

“So, this is the Primordial Divine Thunder? This kid’s fortune is truly extraordinary!”

Even though he was pushed to this extent, the Ancient Sage Huang Tian showed no sign of anger. Instead, a look of satisfaction flickered in the depths of his eyes.

At the same time, Xuan Yi once again charged towards the Ancient Sage Huang Tian. The Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear erupted with terrifying imperial might, while the Divine Refining Tower soared out, gathering all their power together.

The Primordial Origin Qi evolved the Heaven and Earth Millstone, and the Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear and the Divine Refining Tower both unleashed their most powerful forces, directly targeting the Ancient Sage Huang Tian.

“You want to seal me?”

The Ancient Sage Huang Tian smiled faintly. As a first-class supreme being, if he were to be sealed by a Spiritual Realm cultivator like Xuan Yi, he might as well cut his own throat and commit suicide, rather than guarding the Ancient Desolate Tower.

Boom!

The immense power of the supreme being shattered the countless thunderbolts. With a punch, a divine dragon roared out, directly rushing towards Xuan Yi.

Whoosh!

Xuan Yi’s figure suddenly disappeared as he chose to temporarily evade the edge.

Boom!

Another punch, and Xuan Yi evaded once again.

In the next moment, the Ancient Sage Huang Tian retrieved the Heavenly Dao Golden Pill. The divine patterns on the pill surged, and the violent power of the ancient era erupted, completely rendering the entire space golden!

“The Ancient Realm reigns, suppressing all directions!”

The ancestral supreme skill of the Ancient Human Clan, this divine technique’s power should not be underestimated. Even Emperor-level figures had suffered setbacks from this supreme skill, indicating the immense strength of the Ancient Human Clan at its peak.

Dazzling golden light carried terrifying power as it blossomed from the hands of the Ancient Sage Huang Tian, rushing towards Xuan Yi.

This was the full force attack of a first-class supreme being!

In an instant, this area seemed like the rising sun, with ancient abysses opening up on the ground, resembling the end of the world.

Boom!

Finally, Xuan Yi’s figure was enveloped by the radiant golden light, accompanied by a terrifying rumbling sound. For a moment, the brilliance was blinding, and the outcome was uncertain.

“Xuan Yi, the time of one joss stick has reached its end. You must persevere!”

Gazing at the radiant golden light, Xuan Yi’s aura gradually dissipated. Worry appeared in the eyes of the Ancient Sage Huang Tian. Frankly speaking, he really didn’t want Xuan Yi to die here. After all, it wasn’t easy for the Divine Profound Continent to produce such a genius.

But in the trial, he couldn’t show any mercy. Otherwise, it would go against the original intention of establishing the Ancient Path.

Boom! Boom! Boom …

The residual energy waves ravaged swiftly, and this area had become completely devastated, forming an extremely deep pit. Xuan Yi was located at the bottom of the pit, gasping for breath heavily.

Yes, Xuan Yi was injured.

His scales were shattered, feathers scattered, and clothes were tattered as well. The radiance of the Dragon-Phoenix Emperor Spear and the God Refining Pagoda dimmed, hovering around Xuan Yi’s body.

Watching this scene, Ancient Sage Huang Tian couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. “I didn’t expect you to hold on!”

“Thank you for sparing me, Senior!”

Xuan Yi wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth and cupped his hands towards Ancient Sage Huang Tian.

Ancient Sage Huang Tian shook his head. “I didn’t spare you, but I do want you to survive. Perhaps the Divine Profound Continent will rely on you in the future.”

“Rely on me?” Xuan Yi’s expression froze.

“In the future, you will naturally understand.”

Ancient Sage Huang Tian didn’t say much but spoke solemnly. “There are only dozens of breaths left until the end of the joss stick, and the Trial of Life and Death is not yet completely over.”

However, in the end, under Xuan Yi’s almost monstrous talent, Ancient Sage Huang Tian finally compromised and did not launch another attack.

“It’s over!”

Xuan Yi smiled casually, and then the divine thunder surged as he punched towards Ancient Sage Huang Tian. Energy erupted, rushing towards Ancient Sage Huang Tian like a landslide.

Buzz!

Suddenly, Ancient Sage Huang Tian chuckled and nodded. With a wave of his sleeve, the mountains and rivers instantly quieted, and all sounds ceased.

However, this happened to be the time for a joss stick to burn.

“Congratulations, host, for completing the side quest: Ancient Trial. You have obtained the Alchemy Memories of the Divine Pill Saint and the opportunity of the Life and Death Dao.”

The voice suddenly echoed in Xuan Yi’s mind, causing his eyes to reveal a strong sense of joy. The memories of the Pill Saint meant that his alchemy skills could reach a higher level.

Seeing Xuan Yi’s smile, Ancient Sage Huang Tian nodded in satisfaction. In his eyes, the current appearance displayed by Xuan Yi was what a young person should truly possess.

As for Xuan Yi persisting for the duration of a joss stick …

Usually, a Seventh Level of the Spirit Dao Realm under the command of a Sovereign couldn’t hold on for more than a hundred breaths. But if they manage to persist, it would undoubtedly be the greatest shame for the Sovereign. After all, the other person was much younger and the difference in cultivation was so vast that it was truly a disgrace to have lived so long and achieved so little.

However, Ancient Sage Huang Tian didn’t think so. The appearance of such a monstrous talent among the human race was truly beneficial to his own people! But not everyone was like Xuan Yi.

It was the combination of the Dragon-Phoenix Emperor Spear, the God Refining Pagoda, the Primordial Source Qi, the Primordial Dao Domain, and the “Qiankun Scripture” that caused such a situation.

“You’re a smart kid!” Ancient Sage Huang Tian smiled warmly. “Xuan Yi, congratulations on passing the Trial of Life and Death. From now on, the Ancient Path is completely in your hands. Besides that, I hope you will consider one thing.”

“Please, go ahead!” Xuan Yi nodded.

Ancient Sage Huang Tian spoke solemnly, “When the powerful figures of the Ancient People perished, we don’t know the current situation of the Ancient People. If you have the opportunity to go to the Central Province, I hope you will impart our Ancient People’s ancestral supreme technique to them!”

A Sovereign seeking help from a Spiritual Dao Realm cultivator would surely be a laughingstock if it became known. But Ancient Sage Huang Tian had already perished, and his existence now relied solely on the Ancient Desolate Tower. Once he left the tower, Ancient Sage Huang Tian’s soul would inevitably disperse.

“Alright!” Xuan Yi readily agreed. He had obtained the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline during the Ancient Trial and felt obligated to help the Ancient People.

“This is the core of the Ancient Path. Only by passing the final two trials can you obtain it. From now on, the Ancient Path belongs entirely to you, Xuan Yi!” After saying that, Ancient Sage Huang Tian threw the key to Xuan Yi and a sense of relief appeared in his eyes. “After waiting for so many years, it’s finally over. After dedicating so many years to the Divine Profound Continent, it’s time for me to rest.”

With those words, Ancient Sage Huang Tian closed his eyes in contentment, and a gust of wind blew. He completely dissipated into nothingness.

“Take care on your journey,” Xuan Yi murmured to himself. Then he crossed his legs and began to refine the core of the Ancient Path.