EBE Chapter 12777 Yang Zhang Proves the Dao
Chapter 12777 Yang Zhang Proves the Dao
Chapter 12777 Yang Chapter Proving the Dao
This throat of the abyss is a dividing line, a vital point guarding the throat of the Great Sun Pure Land of Lapis Lazuli.
Ye Chen composed himself, completely concealing his aura, and appeared to be just an ordinary cultivator as he slowly walked towards the mountain gate.
At the mountain gate, two guards dressed in black iron armor stood on either side. As soon as Ye Chen approached, they immediately showed wary eyes.
Ye Chen stepped forward, slowly took out the letter of recommendation from the Great Sun Venerable, and handed it over: "I am Chen Ye, and I have come to pay my respects to the Holy Lord of Candlelight on the orders of the Great Sun Venerable."
The two guards were startled when they heard the names of the Great Sun Venerable and the Holy Lord of Candlelight, and dared not be negligent.
One of the guards took the letter of recommendation and told Ye Chen to wait where he was while he went inside to report.
Ye Chen stood at the mountain gate, silently looking at the towering mountain before him, vaguely catching the aura of the setting sun, vast and intense.
If Ye Chen were to fight the setting sun here, he would have no chance at all.
However, given his strength, if he didn't want to fight and only wanted to escape, he could still get away unscathed, so he wasn't panicked.
Ye Chen waited quietly at the mountain gate. After a short while, the guard who had made the announcement quickly returned, his expression becoming respectful. He stepped aside and said, "Mr. Chen Ye, the Holy Lord invites you. Please follow me."
Ye Chen nodded and followed, slowly ascending the stone steps in the mountains. The spiritual energy along the way became increasingly intense, carrying with it a heat of forging, likely due to the setting sun tempering artifacts here.
Upon reaching a spacious stone hall halfway up the mountain, the guard stopped and bowed, saying, "Sir, please come in on your own. The Holy Lord is waiting for you in the hall."
Ye Chen pushed open the door and entered. He saw that the interior of the hall was simply furnished. A middle-aged cultivator dressed in a light gold Daoist robe was sitting upright at a stone table. His face was more handsome than that of the Great Sun Venerable, and his eyes were gentle. He was not as majestic as the Great Sun Venerable. He must be the Candlelight Saint Lord.
When the Holy Lord of Candlelight saw him enter, he looked him up and down with great curiosity and said with a smile:
"I never imagined that the legendary Lord of Reincarnation would grace the Sacred Land of the Blazing Sun with his presence."
"However, you're almost a dead man."
These words were extremely sharp, and Ye Chen found them grating. He knew that the Holy Lord of Candlelight was saying that he was burdened by the abyss and was in danger of perishing at any moment.
Ye Chen remained calm and sat down on the stool next to the Holy Lord of Candlelight, and smiled:
"I am about to die and wish to ask the Great Sun Clan for a cup of wine. I have heard that their Twilight Bitter Wine contains the essence of the Great Sun and can alleviate the suffering of the Abyss."
When the Holy Lord of Candlelight heard Ye Chen's candid words and his lack of pretense, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "You were introduced by my senior brother. You just want a drink. I can take you into the Great Sun Remnant Clan."
"However, I'm currently exchanging forging techniques with Brother Canyang, so you'll have to wait a day or two."
Ye Chen frowned slightly when he heard that he had to wait. He was afraid that if he lingered here for too long, his aura would be exposed and he would be recognized by Canyang.
Just then, the entire Abyss Throat suddenly trembled violently, a thunderous roar echoed throughout the mountains, and rubble tumbled down as a scorching, heaven-burning aura swept over.
The spiritual energy between heaven and earth was instantly ignited, turning into crimson-gold flames. The scorching heat wave rushed into the stone hall, almost burning through Ye Chen's robes.
"Lord of Reincarnation, how dare you come to my territory?"
A somber voice rang out, and a man surrounded by boiling flames and with a gloomy face slowly walked into the stone hall.
It was the setting sun!
Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat when he saw the setting sun appear so quickly.
He had deliberately concealed the secret, but he didn't expect it to be exposed so quickly.
The aura of the setting sun, a mixture of the abyss and the blazing sun, was profound yet intense. He walked slowly towards Ye Chen, like a dim sun, approaching step by step. Even though it was dim and hazy, it was still deadly!
"Brother Canyang, please calm down!"
Seeing that the Remnant Sun's palm was about to strike, clearly intending to attack Ye Chen, the Holy Lord of Candlelight immediately stood up and blocked the two of them.
"The Lord of Reincarnation was recommended by my senior brother, Venerable Mahavairocana. I would appreciate it if Brother Remnant Sun would give me some face and not make things difficult for him."
The Holy Lord of Candlelight had no particular opinion about Ye Chen; he neither liked nor disliked him. However, since Ye Chen was recommended by his senior brother, he would naturally protect him.
"Giving you face?"
Canyang sneered, and flames on his body suddenly surged several feet, pointing at Ye Chen and saying, "Do you know what this kid did!"
The Holy Lord of Candlelight sighed, "I know he attempted to devour the sun, but that was only because his mind was twisted by the abyss, not the original wish of the Lord of Reincarnation."
Ye Chen remained silent, but it wouldn't be accurate to say that he had absolutely no intention of devouring the setting sun.
After all, the Remnant Sun contains fragments of the Primordial Sun Ancestor. If Ye Chen could devour him, he could greatly alleviate the pressure on the Abyss.
However, he knew very well that he did not yet have the power to devour the sun, and now, in front of the setting sun, he could not reveal his ambition.
“Brother Canyang, you have also been tainted by the Abyss, so you should know how terrifying it is. Let’s just consider this a case of becoming friends after a fight, and turn hostility into friendship.”
The Holy Lord of Candlelight stepped forward, grasped the hand of the setting sun, and mediated the situation with a gentle tone.
He was born into the Great Sun Clan and was a named follower of the Path of the Blazing Sun. At this moment, the warm aura of the Blazing Sun was released from his hands and poured into the body of the Remnant Sun.
As the setting sun sensed the gentle aura, the anger in its heart subsided slightly, but its eyes remained fierce as it stared at Ye Chen and said:
"Get out! You're not welcome here!"
"I'm sparing your life today out of respect for Brother Zhuzhao, but if you dare come here again, I will kill you without mercy!"
Ye Chen's face darkened as he sensed the violent killing intent emanating from Can Yang. He thought to himself that one day he would face this person in a life-or-death struggle.
The Holy Lord of Candlelight breathed a sigh of relief and bowed slightly to the setting sun: "Thank you for your mercy, Brother Setting Sun."
Then, he turned to Ye Chen and said, "Lord of Reincarnation, you should go down the mountain and wait at the foot of the mountain. Tomorrow morning, I will take you to the Great Sun Clan."
"Yes!" Ye Chen nodded, knowing that this place was not suitable for staying for long. He turned around and walked out of the stone hall, down the stone steps, without stopping along the way. He soon arrived at the foot of the Throat of Abyss and found a secluded corner to wait.
Inside the stone hall, the setting sun looked in the direction Ye Chen had left, sneered, and turned to look at the Holy Lord of Candlelight:
“Brother Zhuzhao, Ye Chen possesses numerous divine powers such as Reincarnation, Abyss, Time and Space, and Sun. His foundation is unfathomable. If we can kill him and refine his divine powers and origins, it will be of immense benefit to both of us.”
Why are you trying to stop me?
The Holy Lord of Candlelight remained silent, his expression quite complex.
Seeing this, Canyang continued, "We both know that your cultivation has been stuck at the Tree of Life Realm for many years, and you have been unable to break through to the Heavenly Pillar Realm. What you lack is that step of 'sublimation'."
"Your foundation is not strong enough. Even if you cultivate diligently for ten thousand or a hundred thousand years, you may not succeed."
"But if you can refine the Lord of Reincarnation and absorb his origin and divine authority, it will surely strengthen your Tree of Life, help you ascend smoothly, step into the Heavenly Pillar Realm, or even reach a higher level!"
Upon hearing the words "Heavenly Pillar Realm," the Holy Lord of Candlelight trembled slightly, a burning desire flashing in his eyes.
He cultivated for countless years, and his lifelong pursuit was to attain the Dao of the Heavenly Pillar and become a true top-tier expert.
Over the years, he has cultivated diligently day and night, but he has always been stuck at the bottleneck between the Tree of Life Realm and the Heavenly Pillar Realm. That step of "sublimation" is like an insurmountable chasm.
He tried to use the way of forging to assist in proving the Way, but it was still difficult.
The setting sun's words undoubtedly struck a chord with his deepest desires.
His heart was instantly stirred by a turbulent mix of emotions: the overwhelming allure of the Heavenly Pillar of Proving the Dao on one side, and his senior brother's entrustment and his own bottom line on the other.
Ye Chen was recommended by the Great Sun Venerable. If he were to harm Ye Chen, he would be breaking his promise to his senior brother. Moreover, the karma involved with Ye Chen is far too complex, involving the abyss, reincarnation, and the blazing sun...
Every cause and effect is extremely dangerous. If one tries to refine it by force, one may not only fail to attain enlightenment but also suffer a backlash from those causes and effects, resulting in the destruction of one's soul.
I know you're interested.
Seeing his expression, Canyang's lips curled into a cold smile:
“Brother Zhuzhao, if you want to attain enlightenment in the Heavenly Pillar, you must have courage and not be indecisive.”
"Ye Chen is a hidden danger. If we keep him around, he will ruin our plans sooner or later. We might as well refine him as soon as possible and get rid of him once and for all."
"Think it over carefully. You only have one chance. If you miss it, you may never be able to enter the Heavenly Pillar Realm."
The Holy Lord of Candlelight closed his eyes and remained silent, his aura flickering between light and shadow, clearly indicating a fierce inner struggle.
He longed to prove himself and break through his limitations, but he also knew that Canyang's proposal was too dangerous and too unjust.
After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, a hint of weariness in them, and said softly, "Let me think about this matter some more."
Seeing this, Canyang didn't press the matter. He sneered and turned to leave, saying, "Fine, I'll give you time to consider, but remember, opportunity knocks but once."
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the Holy Lord of Candlelight appeared at the foot of the Throat of Abyss and found Ye Chen, who had been waiting for a long time.
His expression was calm, revealing no sign of anything amiss. He simply looked at Ye Chen and asked bluntly, "Lord of Reincarnation, did you really go to the Great Sun Clan just to ask for a cup of bitter wine at dusk? Or do you want to seize the Yang Chapter?"
Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly became alert. His eyes narrowed slightly as he sized up the Holy Lord of Candlelight, secretly making plans in his mind.
It seems that the Holy Lord of Candlelight is not blind; he knows that I want to seize the Yang Chapter.
Ye Chen remained calm and composed, saying in a flat tone, "You jest, Holy Lord. The Yang Chapter is a treasure of the Great Sun Clan. How could I, an outsider, dare to covet it? My purpose in going there was indeed only to obtain a cup of Twilight Bitter Wine to nourish my cultivation."
"Besides, even if I coveted it, it would be useless. That Yang Chapter is incredibly vast and blazing. Even a Heavenly Pillar Realm expert could be reduced to ashes if he got close, let alone me."
The Holy Lord of Candlelight looked at him, a faint smile playing on his lips, but his eyes were sharp as knives:
“You don’t need to hide it from me; I can see the ambition in you.”
"The Yang chapter has vast energy. Since the fall of the proud sun, no one has been able to truly wield it. Even the ancestors of my Great Sun Clan could only barely borrow a trace of its power."
"But I see in you the potential to take charge of the Yang chapter."
He paused, his tone now tinged with a burning desire for enlightenment: "I have cultivated for many years, but I am still stuck at the Tree of Life Realm, unable to step into the Heavenly Pillar Realm. What I lack is that step of 'sublimation'."
“My accumulated foundation is insufficient, and I have been unable to break through. Last night, Canyang told me that refining you would help me attain enlightenment.”
"But I know that is your path, not mine."
"The Dao within you is too complex. Forcibly refining it will only disturb my Dao heart, and the gains will not outweigh the losses."
"Therefore, I hope you can seize the Yang chapter."
The Holy Lord's eyes revealed a hint of determination and expectation:
“I have thought about it. If you can take charge of the Yang chapter, I hope you can use the pure Yang power of the Yang chapter to help me prove the Dao of the Heavenly Pillar.”
"If I hear the Dao in the morning, I can die content in the evening. My lifelong pursuit is to break through the bottleneck and attain the Great Dao. Even if it costs me my life, I am willing to do so."
"I will do everything I can to help you and provide you with all the conveniences to help you obtain the Yang Chapter."
Ye Chen's heart stirred. Looking at the burning desire for the Dao in the eyes of the Holy Lord of Candlelight, he couldn't help but think of Ancestor Tianwen.
Both of them shared an extreme desire to seek the Dao, and were willing to pay any price to prove it!
Ye Chen instantly understood that if he did not agree, the Holy Lord of Candlelight might really take the risk and follow the example of the Remnant Sun, attacking him and refining him.
Although it was a poor choice, it was also a shortcut for him to attain enlightenment.
After a moment's thought, Ye Chen slowly said, "The Yang Chapter is too dangerous, and I can't guarantee whether I can master it. But I can promise you that if I can truly obtain the Yang Chapter, I will do my best to help you prove your Dao to the Heavenly Pillar!"
Ye Chen does indeed have great ambitions. Even Ren Feifan doesn't dare to touch the Yang chapter, but he wants to give it a try.
He wanted to see if the Yang Chapter could truly incinerate him into ashes.
Upon hearing this, the Holy Lord of Candlelight's eyes gleamed with delight: "Good! Very good! Lord of Reincarnation, it's settled then!"
"As Canyang said, killing you to prove my Dao is a last resort, not what I desire."
"What I want is to prove my Dao through the Yang Chapter!"
Having said that, the Holy Lord of Candlelight said no more, turned around and led the way, saying, "Come with me, I will take you to the secret realm of the Great Sun Clan. That place is called the Twilight Domain, which is extremely hidden and ordinary people cannot find it at all."
Ye Chen nodded and immediately followed the Holy Lord of Candlelight, leaving the Throat of Abyss Forging and heading towards the core of the Great Sun Glazed Pure Land.
Along the way, the Holy Lord of Candlelight laid down layers of concealment and restrictions, avoiding all the patrolling cultivators. They traveled along a stream and, after passing through a forest, came to see a large mountain.
There was a small opening in the mountain, as if there was light. The Holy Lord of Candlelight led Ye Chen into the small opening. At first, it was very narrow, but after walking a few hundred steps, it suddenly opened up and a world of twilight appeared before them.
The sky here is dark and desolate, yet three dim sunsets hang in the sky, emitting a faint light, illuminating the entire earth in the hues of dusk. Light and darkness intertwine here, eternally unchanging.
The land was sparsely covered with vegetation, a vast expanse of desolation, with scattered buildings visible in the distance, all built from ancient megaliths.
"Is this the territory of the Great Sun Clan?"
Ye Chen looked around curiously, releasing his divine sense to explore this land. He discovered that in the central area, a gushing holy spring stood out. The spring water was amber in color, radiating rich spiritual energy and a faint glow of sunlight.
"Yes, this is the Twilight Realm."
The Holy Lord of Candlelight nodded slightly. At this moment, some members of the Great Sun Remnant Clan passed by, but they seemed not to see the Holy Lord of Candlelight and Ye Chen, and walked straight past.
Ye Chen was somewhat puzzled, so the Holy Master of Candlelight explained:
“I used some special methods to conceal the secrets of heaven. Now we are both in a state of spiritual vision. Those who are not skilled enough in spiritual vision cannot see us.”
"I see."
Ye Chen understood. His current spiritual vision cultivation was at the middle level, which was neither weak nor strong.
He saw those Great Sun Remnant Clan members. They were tall, with golden patterns etched on their foreheads, their eyes indifferent as water, and they exuded an ancient and profound aura. It seemed that the lingering charm of the blazing sun and the supreme Great Sun was in their blood.