The Legend of the Great Saint: Start from the Sign-in at Mount Tai

Chapter 491, Level 10

The trial in the second city has come to a complete end.

Qing Shi left, and Lu Zhou set off again, checking in and making his way along the way.

However, his team now includes Hongluan, a new addition compared to when he first entered the First City.

The Second City, having been ruthlessly purged, became much, much quieter.

But clearly, this quietness is only temporary.

The grand picture of an era of great strife has been depicted with ever greater magnificence.

After they leave, trial seekers from all over the universe will continuously flock to this city, bringing chaos to it.

[Ding! Host has checked in at the third level of the Ancient Path of Humanity. Host has obtained a Divine Light Platform, which has been stored in Host's Chaos Pearl!]

[Ding! Host has checked in at the third trial ground. The host has obtained 10,000 jin of Divine Source Liquid, which has been stored in the host's Chaos Pearl!]

[Ding! Host has checked in at the fourth level of the Ancient Path of the Human Race. Host has obtained a Divine Light Platform, which has been stored in Host's Chaos Pearl!]

[Ding! Host has checked in at the fourth trial ground and obtained a piece of Azure Gold Essence, which has been stored in the host's Chaos Pearl!]

Lu Zhou:
He casually tossed the Divine Light Platform, which he had just acquired, to Hongluan.

This person treasures Hongluan immensely.

Her big eyes crinkled with laughter as she hugged Lu Zhou's arm and planted a kiss on his cheek.

This little maid never misses an opportunity to take advantage of Lu Zhou.

Before this, both Kane and the Golden-Winged Roc King had been given a divine light platform by Lu Zhou.

By this point, Lu Zhou was pretty much certain.

As he had predicted in the second city, the cities he checked in at along this ancient road would likely be filled with divine light platforms that he could only give away.

I wonder if these cities produce these things, which is why there are so many Shenguangtai.

Fortunately, Lu Zhou's sign-in results at each trial site were quite good.

They were mostly treasures that he could use.

There is divine essence liquid, immortal gold, demigod medicine, and some scriptures created by predecessors, etc.

Time flies, and more than a year has passed since Lu Zhou and his group left the second level.

Over the past year, they have traversed countless starry rivers, passed through numerous trial grounds, and successfully completed multiple challenges.

Finally, we arrived at the tenth level of the ancient human road, which was highlighted in the original work.

Along the way, both Lu Zhou and the Golden-Winged Roc King gained a lot.

There are material benefits, but even more so, there are spiritual and emotional benefits.

As for cultivation level and combat strength, there's no need to elaborate further.

The various battles they fought along the way not only solidified the realm they had broken through in the second stage, but also allowed them to take another step forward on that foundation.

Now they are just waiting to reach the Enlightened Star that Lu Zhou once mentioned to them, and then continue their breakthrough.

In addition, those repeated battles not only honed their fighting spirit but also made them more familiar with the Emperor's Scripture, Emperor's Techniques, and the Nine Secrets, including the Word of Movement.
I have gained a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of everything.

Their combat strength has greatly increased.

The changes that have occurred to them are enough to prove to everyone that this path of trial is truly a test of a person's character.

It may not bring about a complete transformation in everyone who embarks on this path of trial.

But it can absolutely change a person a lot.

One thing that must be mentioned is...

The reason why Lu Zhou and Kane were able to gain so much from the third level onwards is because...

Among these, the jade slip that Qing Shi gave to Lu Zhou also played a significant role, to some extent.

They had already proven with their actions that they would have missed some of the opportunities they had encountered along the way if it weren't for the jade slip given to them by Qing Shi.

They couldn't discover those opportunities.

To take a recent example, consider the trial grounds in the ninth level.

Who would have thought that a seemingly ordinary little lake would contain a hidden paradise, leading to a mysterious medicinal herb garden?

The herb garden wasn't large, but it grew many rare medicinal herbs that were hard to find elsewhere, including several king-sized herbs.

Qing Shi recorded on the jade slip that because the herb garden was protected by a very terrifying array, even if she used all her means, she could only take away the precious herbs from a field in the southeast corner of the herb garden, as well as a king of herbs.

She wrote this information down, intending to return to the ninth level after she became stronger and obtained the Divine Light Platform.

She might sneak into the trial grounds at that time, or find a trial participant who can openly enter the trial grounds to cooperate with and take away the herb garden.

Now, Qing Shi no longer needs to wait for the future.

Lu Zhou has already helped her move that herb garden into his Wuji Dojo.

"The Overlord Immortal has arrived."

Over the past year, Lu Zhou and his group have heard this phrase frequently.

Most of the time, it was when they arrived at ancient star cities or when they encountered other trial participants while walking through trial grounds.

Now, there are not many of the trial participants who started with Lu Zhou from the first trial.

The vast majority of them died on the road for various reasons.

But when Lu Zhou and his group arrived outside the tenth level, they could clearly see that the number of trial participants preparing to enter the tenth city with him was far greater than the number of trial participants who followed him into the first level more than a year ago.

These extra trial participants were basically all from the previous batches.

They were delayed on their journey due to some chance encounter or some event, and stayed at a certain checkpoint for a period of time. In the end, they were caught up with by Lu Zhou and his group, and even surpassed.

Such situations are commonplace on this path of trial.

The only thing that remains unchanged is that the name of the Overlord Immortal has been spread far and wide along this path.

Wherever Lu Zhou and his group went, even if someone didn't recognize them immediately, they would quickly realize that they were the legendary Overlord Immortals.

In the cold and dark universe, there is an ancient holy city that is far larger than the second level, suspended in the sky, exuding a sacred and vast pressure.

It is like a satellite, constantly orbiting the magnificent ancient star below that is teeming with life.

This scene was witnessed by the figures, their blood energy as deep as an abyss, who were entrenched in the starry sky.

Those figures, some traveling alone, some in groups, some riding on strange beasts and auspicious birds that looked fierce and majestic, each one with outstanding features, displaying their extraordinary bearing.

Those who managed to force their way here are obviously mostly just one step away from becoming saints, or have already become saints.

Those who suppressed their desire to break through to sainthood during the trials must have already heard about the special features of the tenth level.

Having heard that the planet ahead, called the Sacred Star, possesses the most primal and powerful laws, they wish to break through on that planet, seize its opportunities, and lay the most solid foundation for their future.

As the saying goes, nine is the ultimate number, and when it reaches its limit, change occurs!
Only after personally experiencing the tenth level did Lu Zhou truly realize that some of the descriptions in the original novel "Covering the Sky" were indeed true.

The situation at this stage is indeed very special.

It wasn't just him who felt it; Kane and the others all felt the same way.

Putting everything else aside, the most obvious thing is that, through the open city gate, anyone arriving here for the first time can immediately see that the crowd gathered in the tenth level is significantly larger than the previous nine levels they have already passed.

This time, no guide came out to welcome Lu Zhou into the city.

In fact, this situation rarely occurs starting from the third level.

Lu Zhou could roughly guess why.

It's impossible for everyone to like him, let alone fawn over him!
Ignoring the various expressions and gazes cast upon them from all around, as well as the suppressed murmurs of discussion.

Lu Zhou and Kane strolled along the streets of the tenth level.

Looking around at the city's prosperity and hustle and bustle.

Lu Zhou couldn't help but think to himself, how many people could have imagined that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this bustling and prosperous holy city and this ancient road would crumble and be destroyed in a great war that lasted for many years more than twenty years later?

[Ding! Host has checked in at the tenth level of the Ancient Path of Humanity. Host has obtained a Divine Light Platform, which has been stored in Host's Chaos Pearl!]

Sure enough, it's another Divine Light Platform!

What happened to the saying that nine is the extreme, and that the extreme leads to change?
It's already the tenth level, but it's still just a Divine Light Platform.

Clearly, this law of nine as the extreme does not apply to the sign-in system in Luzhou.

After entering the tenth city, it wasn't long before Lu Zhou encountered the monster siege that often happened in the tenth level.

"You see, it's extremely dangerous here."

Just as described in the original work, powerful alien beasts would frequently launch furious attacks on the city from time to time on the planet below, and this happened quite often.

Anyone who has spent some time in this tenth level has become accustomed to it, especially the local residents. Judging from their calm demeanor, they have clearly developed a strong immunity to it.

And the city's commander-in-chief is indeed a very responsible person.

He would tirelessly tell each new batch of trial participants about this trial and some important matters concerning the ancient life star below.

Some of his phrases seem to have become his catchphrases.

Lu Zhou noticed that some indigenous children who had gathered nearby were mischievously shouting out the president's next words in their still-childish voices, just as the president was about to utter them. The president wasn't angry, and most of the people around him just smiled.

"Those children."

Clearly, Hongluan had also noticed that all the children they saw after entering the city were like little tigers.

Each one of them was full of vigor and vitality.

Before Lu Zhou could speak, several people came up from the side and laughed.

"Unlike the previous nine cities, in this tenth city, whether adults or children, there is not a single ordinary person; everyone has embarked on the path of cultivation!"

"This is another unique aspect of the tenth level."

As he spoke, the man who had spoken, along with the others who had come up beside him, all bowed to Lu Zhou and his group.

"We have met the Overlord Immortal and several fellow Daoists."

This is clearly someone trying to get familiar with Lu Zhou and the others.

Such incidents have occurred more than once along the way.

Those who came to make their mark and befriend the Immortal included both native residents of the city and those who were undergoing trials on this path.

Not all trial participants regard the Immortal Overlord or other trial participants as major enemies on the Emperor's Road.

Many of the trial participants did not embark on this path in order to attain enlightenment and become emperors.

Some trial participants, for other reasons, like Rui Wei in the original work, or Hong Luan who just wanted to broaden her horizons, came to participate.

The reasons and purposes for embarking on this path are varied.

The desire to attain enlightenment and become an emperor is merely the way of the masses.

The things that Lu Zhou and his companions encountered at this time were by no means exclusive to Ba Xian.

Over the years, whether it's Qing Shi, Ba Wang, Di Tian, ​​or the Great Demon God, etc.
They've all encountered situations where someone suddenly seizes the opportunity to get close to them and become familiar with them.

Even more surprisingly, some law enforcers or guides along this ancient road have already made open or covert bets on some of the monstrous human rulers they have their eyes on.

The desire to gain merit by following the emperor and thus achieve eternal glory was not limited to mortal dynasties.

As you can see, many things are influenced by those above.

Lu Zhou did not refuse the overtures of these indigenous people. In any case, whenever he arrived at a city gate, he would find a few guides to show him around the entire city.

But that's all.

Nowadays, very few people can catch Lu Zhou's eye.

He was always very generous, and he would always pay the other party a very considerable reward.

And just like that, several days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Tenth City is indeed very large, comparable to a real asteroid.

A few days is not enough time for Lu Zhou and his group to explore the entire city.

However, led by some local guides who actively sought them out, they still managed to visit some of the most famous places in the Tenth City and sample all the highly regarded delicacies.

Nowadays, the information about Ba Xian and his group's fondness for food has long been known to everyone along with the storm that Ba Xian's name has stirred up on this ancient road.

Many people have gone to great lengths to curry favor with the tyrant immortal.

Over the past few days, Lu Zhou and his group have gained a more direct understanding of the tenth level and the Saint-level star below it through the words of those people.

Much of this information was unknown to Lu Zhou.

He even managed to exchange a simplified map of this star system with a scion of a prominent family.

Just a few days later, the city gate was once again attacked by the strange beasts below.

The entire city gate trembled violently, and the two major Saint-level formations protecting the city gate were activated at the same time.

Where is the guide?

"Get out here right now."

A furious roar shattered the starry sky, and even those inside the city gate, protected by the city gate and the two Great Saint-level formations, were injured by the roar, which was filled with overwhelming rage.

Instantly, everyone in the city, including the natives, the guides, and the guards, all changed their expressions drastically.

This time, the commotion caused by the alien beasts attacking the city was significantly more intense.

Some of the older indigenous people had pale faces.

For no other reason than they had already recognized who had made that roar.

"It's him."

"What happened?"

"How could I have provoked him to such a rage?"

"Isn't it rumored that he's about to pass away?"

"Under these circumstances, which damned bastard dared to provoke him?"

Some people looked out of the city and, across a void, could already see that towering, god-like figure.

His body was far larger than the city gate of the tenth city.

Its outstretched claw seemed capable of easily grabbing and crushing the Tenth City in its hand.

"This"

"Who is he?"

"How can it be so terrifying?"

Obviously, some people don't know him.

The terrifying aura made the person who spoke so frightened that their teeth chattered, and they almost started to stutter.

In a teahouse in the city, Lu Zhou and the others saw the god-like figure outside the city through the window.

Upon seeing his appearance, Lu Zhou had some guesses in his heart.

The old teahouse owner's trembling exclamation confirmed his suspicions.

"He is known as the Tyrannosaurus Rex!"

"He is a terrifyingly powerful expert at the Great Saint level!"

"Its power has dominated this star field for thousands of years!"

"It has long been rumored that he has little time left to live and may pass away within a few years!"

"Over the years, whether it's the beings on that ancient star below or the beings throughout this entire star field, everyone who sees him has to go out of their way, for fear of accidentally provoking his already short-tempered nature and being dragged away by him in one fell swoop."

"Damn it, some trial participant must have done something to provoke him, which is why he's so enraged that he's attacking the city."

As the restaurant owner screamed in terror, the guide from the tenth city also appeared.

Ultimately, it remains unknown what the guide and the tyrannical dragon king, whose lifespan was nearing its end, actually discussed.

In short, the Tyrannosaurus Rex eventually retreated.

Not long after, Lu Zhou heard some rumors.

It is said that the Tyrannosaurus Rex attacked the city in a fit of rage because a trial participant had mistakenly entered his territory.

Although Tyrannosaurus Rex had captured the trial participant and searched his soul, he still suspected that the matter was not as simple as a mistake.

He arrived in a rage, demanding an explanation from the guide.

His wife is now bearing him a child, but he is nearing the end of his life and will soon pass away, making his reign unstable.

At this moment, he was more sensitive than ever before.

After hearing this absolutely reliable rumor, many people believe that Tyrannosaurus Rex is truly finished.

Life is nearing its end.

Otherwise, this scene wouldn't have happened.

He is clearly trying to make his presence known to the world.

He wanted to deter certain scoundrels who harbored ill intentions towards him, his wife, and his unborn child.

Lu Zhou calculated the time; this Tyrannosaurus Rex had only been around for five or six years.

Based on the original story, Lu Zhou felt that this old Tyrannosaurus Rex must have already sensed something.

But it wasn't as clear as I had anticipated.

He cast a suspicious glance at the human race.

Unexpectedly, the one who stabbed him in the back and bullied his widow and child was his longtime friend.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhou's eyes flickered.

A day later, he set off with Kane and the others to the place of enlightenment below.

(End of this chapter)