Divine King of Honour Chapter 1857: Netherworld God Temple

"Kid, do you truly possess the divine pattern of the Ancient Ancient Divine Artifact? You aren’t attempting to deceive me, are you?" Tang Wu inquired, a trace of unease still lingering.

Xu Nian offered a smile and produced the divine pattern rubbing he had acquired from the Stone Drum in the past.

This particular Stone Drum was now situated within his Chaos Divine Palace.

Therefore, even if he were to hand this rubbing over to the elder, it held no intrinsic value to him.

However, upon glimpsing the divine pattern rubbing within Xu Nian’s grasp, Tang Wu's eyes ignited with an exceptionally radiant light.

"Kid, may I have a closer look?" Tang Wu requested, his voice trembling slightly.

"Certainly!" Xu Nian was not one to be stingy.

The intricacies of this divine pattern were considerable; it wasn't something that could be fully grasped with a single glance. It demanded time to meticulously imprint all its contents.

Consequently, by presenting it to Tang Wu, Xu Nian harbored no fear of the elder reneging on his word.

"It is indeed genuine! This is unquestionably a rubbing of a divine pattern from one of the top ten ancient ancient divine artifacts. To think you managed to obtain such an Original Divine Artifact rubbing. Kid, your luck is truly extraordinary," Tang Wu exclaimed with palpable excitement.

Xu Nian simply smiled, offering no verbal response.

If Tang Wu were to discover that he possessed two additional rubbings of similar original divine patterns, one could only speculate on his reaction.

The Sealing God Platform and the Giant Cauldron.

A mere divine pattern from a Stone Drum was sufficient to make Tang Wu's eyes gleam with avarice.

"Is this item truly akin to a Ghost Talisman, an unparalleled treasure?" the Lei Family Ancestor queried, his brow furrowed in confusion, lacking understanding of divine talismans.

"Hmph, you rustic bumpkin, this is something far more precious than any mere unparalleled treasure," Tang Wu retorted with evident disdain.

The Lei Family Ancestor responded with a pout, his expression conveying utter contempt.

"Senior, should you desire it, I am willing to bestow this divine pattern rubbing upon you," Xu Nian declared with a smile.

"Truly? You are genuinely prepared to gift it to me?" Tang Wu was beside himself with joy.

He had scarcely anticipated that Xu Nian would be willing to part with such a magnificent treasure.

"It is indeed true, however, I do wish to glean some knowledge regarding the Netherworld God Temple from you, and I trust you will share it," Xu Nian stated.

Upon hearing this, Tang Wu showed a momentary hesitation.

After a brief period of contemplation, he let out a sigh and conceded, "Very well, I shall impart what I know, but you must be prepared, for the Netherworld God Temple is not a place accessible to ordinary individuals."

"My gratitude, Senior," Xu Nian replied immediately, his heart filled with elation.

"Do not express your thanks just yet. All I can offer is a general direction. In truth, the Netherworld God Temple stands as the most enigmatic organization within the entirety of the Netherworld, serving the Netherworld Lord directly. I spent some time within the Netherworld God Temple's vicinity, yet I never once laid eyes upon the Netherworld Lord. Your stated desire to meet the Netherworld Lord is exceedingly difficult to fulfill," Tang Wu elaborated.

"Ah, Senior, you never even glimpsed the Netherworld Lord?" Xu Nian expressed a degree of surprise.

It appeared the Netherworld Lord was even more shrouded in mystery than he had initially surmised.

"Indeed, the Netherworld Lord seldom reveals himself. Only the three chief stewards of the Netherworld God Temple have had the privilege of seeing him, and even they remain unaware of his whereabouts," Tang Wu disclosed.

A furrow formed on Xu Nian’s brow.

With such profound mystery surrounding the Netherworld Lord, would finding him not be an even more arduous undertaking?

"Then, where might this Netherworld God Temple be located?" Xu Nian pondered for a moment before inquiring.

Since direct access to the Netherworld Lord was improbable, his focus would have to shift towards the Netherworld God Temple itself.

"To gain entry into the Netherworld God Temple, one must successfully navigate their selection process. The temple resides within a separate spatial dimension, its entrance subject to constant flux. Only those affiliated with the temple can access it, and its precise location is known exclusively to them," Tang Wu explained.

"A separate spatial dimension?" Xu Nian voiced his surprise.

It seemed that becoming a member of the temple was a prerequisite for entry.

"How does one become a member of the Netherworld God Temple?" Xu Nian pressed.

"The Netherworld God Temple conducts a selection every hundred years. Only those who succeed are granted membership. Typically, candidates who pass are of the Divine-level. Even the rare Nether Emperor Level aspirant is considered a peerless genius," Tang Wu stated.

Understanding dawned upon Xu Nian.

This implied that the threshold for the temple's selection process was the Divine-level.

To succeed, he would be required to contend against other cultivators at the Divine-level.

"When will the next selection take place?" Xu Nian inquired.

"You are quite fortunate. The subsequent selection is scheduled for one year from now. You may register directly in Tianbei City. A registration point will be established in every major state," Tang Wu informed him.

Xu Nian grasped the information instantly.

This meant he could proceed with his registration in Tianbei City.

At the appointed time, individuals would arrive to conduct the evaluations.

"Thank you, Senior. I now understand the course of action," Xu Nian replied promptly.

"I am merely providing guidance; your success or failure ultimately rests upon your own efforts," Tang Wu remarked.

Xu Nian offered a nod in acknowledgment.

"Oh, one minor detail I must stress: the selection process for the temple is notoriously rigorous. You risk death if you aren't exceptionally careful," Tang Wu cautioned.

"I am aware of the risks," Xu Nian acknowledged with a nod.

A trial of such magnitude was inherently perilous.

Following this, Xu Nian continued his discussions with Tang Wu, delving into various aspects concerning the temple.

Little by little, Xu Nian's comprehension of the Netherworld God Temple deepened.

He resolved to undergo the temple's trials one year hence.

For the duration of that year, he remained within Tang Wu's humble courtyard, dedicating himself to cultivation.

Tang Wu, naturally, was quite pleased with this arrangement.

After all, Xu Nian possessed a keen understanding of divine patterns, and their occasional exchanges of insights proved remarkably beneficial to Tang Wu.

Xu Nian engaged in sparring sessions and contemplation of the laws alongside Tang Wu and the Lei Family Ancestor.

In under three months, Xu Nian's Earth Attribute Law achieved perfection.

Six months later, his Gold, Fire, and Water Attribute Laws likewise reached the Perfect Level.

Possessing five Perfect Level laws, Xu Nian could rightfully be considered the most formidable expert at the Nether Emperor Level.

Even the Lei Family Ancestor and Tang Wu were compelled to express their admiration for Xu Nian's burgeoning power.

However, Xu Nian's Wind Attribute Law stubbornly refused to break through into the Great Dao Realm.

This roadblock left Xu Nian facing a significant bottleneck.

At present, without achieving a breakthrough to the Great Dao Level, his overall strength could not undergo a substantial, qualitative leap.

Attaining the Great Dao was a prerequisite for successful entry into the temple.

To this end, Xu Nian poured all his focus into breaking through the Wind Attribute Dao.

Yet, after ten long months, he still hadn't achieved any meaningful progress.

"Xu, advancing to the Great Dao is no simple feat. I myself spent one hundred thousand years in comprehension. How could you possibly expect to achieve it within a single year?" the Lei Family Ancestor inquired, likely discerning Xu Nian's thoughts and unable to refrain from speaking.

No matter how astonishing Xu Nian might be, transcending from the Law Realm to the Great Dao Realm in just one year seemed improbable.

If such a feat were indeed accomplished, it would border on the absurd.

Xu Nian remained unmoved. The passage of time was not merely one year; within the external world, a single year equated to a century within the Chaos Divine Palace.

For him, a hundred years represented a considerable span of time.