Perfect World: I Am Eternal

Chapter 446 Trials and Inheritance

Guided by Meng Tianzheng, Lin Fan passed through several large formations and arrived at an ancient site.

Here, there are no plants or trees, only an endless expanse of silence, with only a golden metal monument standing in front of you.

"This metal monument is the test, containing a universe within. When you approach it, you can release your divine power to enter it," Meng Tianzheng explained.

It is said that this stele was personally crafted by the Holy Emperor and erected at the Heavenly God Academy before he transcended the tribulation of immortality, in order to select a successor.

He also said that there is a holy emperor's mark on the monument, and any living being that breaks in will fight against him at the same level.

Moreover, the same level here refers to the stages from Blood Refining Realm to Celestial God Realm. Only by remaining undefeated in each stage can one pass the test.

Only beings below the Void Dao Realm are allowed to enter!
Without much thought, Lin Fan knew how difficult it was. A person who succeeds by using their body as a seed must be "invincible" at the same level.

This can be seen from his younger brother Shi Hao; in battles between people of the same level, he has never lost.

"Before this, tens of thousands of geniuses had tried to break through, including many famous young supreme beings from the Immortal Academy and the Holy Academy. Without exception, they all failed."

Meng Tian even bluntly stated that most people lose at the initial Blood Removal Realm and don't even get to the Cave Heaven level.

Lin Fan was shocked to hear this. Among the failed cultivators were Little Heavenly King, Purple Sun Heavenly Lord, Jin Zhan, and even Ning Fei had come.

Unfortunately, no one has ever succeeded. Let alone passing the Divine Fire barrier, no one has even been able to reach the Venerable level.

"There's one more thing I need to remind you: if you get killed inside, you might actually die," Meng Tianzheng said seriously.

Previously, some beings overestimated themselves and tried to break in, attempting to obtain the Holy Emperor's inheritance, but ended up dying inside the metal stele.

Even so, countless young talents still flock to it, risking their lives for it, just to obtain great fortune.

After all, the Nine Heavens Holy Emperor is a legend, becoming a supreme being under five hundred years old, a unique case throughout history.

In this situation, who wouldn't want to obtain the secret to rapid power and become the next Holy Emperor?

Therefore, for a period of time, almost every day a young supreme being came to seize the inheritance, but many people also died.

Later, perhaps because too many young cultivators had perished, some people couldn't help but feel sorry for them, so they established a rule that only beings with three strands of immortal energy could pass the test.

As a result, fewer people are competing for this place now, whereas just a few years ago it was packed with people flocking there.

"There's a purpose to doing this. To succeed in using one's own body as a seed, one must first have a strong enough physique to increase the chances of success," Meng Tianzheng said.

Lin Fan nodded, a glint of insight flashing in his eyes, clearly understanding this point.

In fact, he had made ample preparations before coming here. He had cultivated his physical body with the Undying Scripture, reaching a limit that made him unparalleled in the Heavenly God Realm.

As for his primordial spirit, he also cultivated a spirit-forging technique, which, although not as good as the "Pacifying Chaos Technique," was the best he currently possessed.

Fortunately, the requirement to pass the Golden Monument is to remain undefeated, which means a draw is sufficient, not to defeat the Holy Emperor's Mark, otherwise it would be difficult.

Because for such an existence, it would be almost impossible for an outsider to defeat him in every realm.

"Take this; if you fail, it can save your life!"

Then, Meng Tianzheng gave him a jade talisman that could be used to take someone's place in death once, to save his life in a critical moment.

Many disciples of the Changsheng family would carefully select similar secret treasures before attempting the trials to prevent any unexpected incidents.

"Senior Meng, I have a substitute life talisman on me." Lin Fan said softly. A flash of light appeared, and a wooden plaque appeared, its crystal luster flowing.

"Soul-nurturing wood!"

Meng Tianzheng was surprised that Lin Fan could find something like this; it was truly unexpected and quite remarkable.

However, his sharp eyes also betrayed his regret. A rare treasure had been turned into a substitute talisman, what a waste.

But it was precisely because of this that Lin Fan was able to buy it from the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy in the no-man's land.

“Take this too. The Soul-Nourishing Wood is special; it can be used with the jade talisman I gave you without overlapping, which is like having an extra life!” Meng Tianzheng said. Lin Fan was overjoyed. An extra life meant an extra chance, since he couldn't guarantee he could clear the level on his first try.

Of course, it's best to pass the test on the first try. Time waits for no one, so he can't stop and needs to grow up as quickly as possible.

"boom!"

The next moment, Lin Fan's figure disappeared, the void twisted, immortal energy bloomed, and disappeared into the giant monument.

The moment he stepped inside, he felt as if the stars had shifted and fragments of time were flying around, as if he had entered another world.

In a daze, some images flashed through Lin Fan's mind. They didn't belong to him, but it felt like he had experienced them himself.

A young boy, having left the desolate wilderness at a young age, endured mountains of corpses and seas of blood, all for the sake of revenge and the resurrection of his loved ones...

"Hey!"

Then, Lin Fan felt the sky darken and he suddenly fell into chaos, into a special space.

"Is this the world inside the monument?" Lin Fan was bewildered, his mind was in a daze, and his head was throbbing.

Furthermore, without his knowledge, the Samsara Seal in his palm emitted a faint light, as if something was trying to break free.

"what……"

Lin Fan roared, trying to clear his mind and dispel all the images he saw, leaving only a gray world.

"I never experienced it, yet it feels like it happened yesterday. Who am I, or is this the case for everyone who comes here?"

Lin Fan was puzzled. Those images assaulted his consciousness, giving him a strange sadness and making him feel suffocated.

Then, he tried not to dwell on it, calmed himself down, looked around, and observed.

There is no doubt that there are spatial laws here. It may not look big from the outside, but it is extremely vast and boundless inside.

"Bones!"

Lin Fan was shocked. He saw many mutilated corpses on the ground, some of which were still covered in blood and had their bones glistening.

Based on deductions, the deceased were all people who died within the last few decades, clearly those who failed to pass the challenge and perished here.

"The corpses of three young supreme beings with immortal energy are all here?!" Lin Fan was shocked. Most of the remains were permeated with a faint immortal energy.

Some had one, some had two, and some even had three strands of immortal energy, all pure white and flawless, yet they all perished here.

"No wonder Senior Meng set up a threshold; failure could truly be life-threatening!" Lin Fan understood and became even more cautious.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, the gray fog dissipated, and a person appeared not far away. Lin Fan looked at him and saw another version of himself, as if he were looking in a mirror.

It's so similar, it's uncanny!
They're not exactly the same, but they're almost identical, about 98% similar. The only difference is their overall vibe.

"We've arrived!" Lin Fan had heard Meng Tianzheng explain that this was a test, a battle against the Holy Emperor's Mark.

At the same time, he also felt his cultivation level regressing, dropping from Heavenly God, True One... directly to the bottom, the most basic Blood Moving Realm.

Of course, this doesn't mean my cultivation has truly disappeared; it's just temporarily suppressed. It will naturally recover once I get out.

"kill!"

The next moment, the man charged towards Lin Fan, his blood energy surging like a real dragon churning, incredibly intense.

Lin Fan frowned and immediately launched an attack, thus beginning a fierce battle.

(End of this chapter)