Divine King of Honour Chapter 1908: The Mysterious Grand Hall

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Previously on Divine King of Honour...
Xu Nian returned from his encounter with the beasts to his lair, mistrusting Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun. He entered the Chaos Divine Palace, where he absorbed Chaos Soil into his Chaos Green Lotus, expanding its internal universe and solidifying its singularity. Emperor Ye Tian explained that this singularity was an incomplete Chaotic Power and needed various attribute treasures to achieve perfection, which would only happen upon reaching God Level. Xu Nian, eager for this power, resolved to find more treasures while his Nine Infant Avatar cultivated the Gold Attribute Dao Truth beneath the Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo, reaching the Sixth Level.

"Whoosh, whoosh!"

Two figures swiftly traversed the sky from a distance.

These individuals were none other than Tan Long and the young man in white, whom they had previously encountered.

Xu Nian observed Tan Long, noting with surprise that the aura of the Great Dao emanating from him had grown considerably more potent.

It appeared that over these three months, Tan Long had achieved a significant breakthrough in the Great Dao True Meaning.

This was not entirely unexpected; he should have attained the Fifth-level Heaven Realm.

Such an accomplishment was truly remarkable within the Divine-level Realm.

After all, no one could match Xu Nian, who possessed an abundance of time, coupled with three avatars simultaneously comprehending the realm.

This rate of cultivation was, without question, exponentially faster than that of others.

The youth accompanying Tan Long remained in the Sixth Level Realm, though his imposing aura had been somewhat amplified compared to before.

Upon spotting Xu Nian, a sharp glint ignited in Tan Long’s eyes.

He casually offered greetings to Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun before turning his attention to conversing with the young man in white.

Xu Nian was utterly disregarded.

"Whoosh, whoosh!"

Soon after, two more God-level experts arrived.

Without a moment’s hesitation, they surged directly towards Yutuo Mountain.

The divine array that had been sealing Yutuo Mountain had noticeably thinned by this juncture.

The two God-level experts exchanged a look before channeling the God Power within them, unleashing a combined assault.

"Boom!"

Their attack resonated, and the divine array fractured completely.

The entire panorama of Yutuo Mountain was finally unveiled before Xu Nian and the assembled group.

At the base of the colossal mountain stood a majestic palace gate.

Though the palace lacked ostentatious luxury, its sheer presence was incredibly imposing.

"Could this be the abode of that Peak God-level expert?"

The onlookers displayed palpable excitement.

It was evident that this dwelling had remained undisturbed, potentially harboring treasures left behind by the formidable expert.

It was widely known that this individual was reputed as the foremost among those below the Luo God Level.

In that bygone era, his reputation was exceedingly formidable.

The allure of such an expert’s dwelling rivaled that of a Luo God Level expert’s domain.

"Let us proceed!"

The White Robed Taoist immediately descended.

Xu Nian and the others naturally followed in his wake.

Before long, they reached the immense palace gate.

However, the instant they set foot within the palace’s vicinity, Xu Nian and the rest of the group felt an overwhelming pressure emanating from the Heavenly Dao.

This pressure was so intense that even seasoned God-level experts found it challenging to remain unfazed.

"Nine Level Heavenly Dao? It's no wonder this individual was acclaimed as the paramount among God-level experts; reaching the Nine Level Heavenly Dao Realm is truly formidable," both the White Robed Taoist and the red-haired god exclaimed, their expressions visibly altered.

Nine Level Heavenly Dao?

Xu Nian too looked utterly astonished.

Is this the oppressive might of the Nine Level Heavenly Dao?

How utterly terrifying!

Merely standing in this place, he felt as though an immeasurably vast mountain was pressing down upon him.

Had it not been for the two God-level experts ahead bearing the brunt of the Heavenly Dao’s pressure, they might have been pulverized.

Naturally, if Xu Nian were to unleash the Great Dao True Meaning of the Eighth Level Realm, he should be capable of withstanding this immense pressure.

"From whence does this pressure originate? Is it not said that the God-level expert has long since passed away?" Qiao Baiyun inquired, his voice tinged with shock.

"It must be something left behind by the God-level expert, emitting such pressure—an item frequently used already possesses this might; if the expert’s true form were present, the pressure would be amplified a hundredfold, crushing even us," the red-haired man explained.

His eyes betrayed an expression of profound astonishment.

The surrounding individuals collectively gasped in amazement.

Was the master of this dwelling truly so immensely powerful?

"Then, the item habitually worn by that God-level expert must be a treasure, correct?" Qiao Baiyun pressed further.

"Typically, yes, but not guaranteed. However, an artifact emitting such potent pressure could evolve into a treasure even if it were initially ordinary," the White Robed Taoist responded.

Everyone present nodded in agreement.

An item long accustomed to being worn by a God-level expert, continuously bathed in the Heavenly Dao’s influence, could undoubtedly transform into a treasure, irrespective of its original quality.

"Let us venture inside; we shall ascertain the truth within the main hall," the red-haired man declared.

He then strode purposefully towards the palace gate.

Yet, the very instant his hand made contact with the gate, a formidable wave of energy erupted from it.

The red-haired man was violently repelled, sent flying backward.

"Pfft!"

The red-haired man expelled a mouthful of blood, his aura abruptly diminishing in strength.

The expressions of those nearby shifted dramatically.

A God-level expert being injured so effortlessly underscored that gaining entry to this dwelling was far more arduous than they had initially presumed.

"Cough, cough!"

The red-haired god clutched his chest, struggling to rise while his gaze fixed upon the palace gate with an expression of profound gravity.

"The gate possesses a First-level Heavenly Dao force; I was unprepared and suffered an injury," the red-haired man stated.

A solemn atmosphere descended upon everyone present.

Heavenly Dao Power?

Xu Nian felt a sense of surprise himself, aware that only a select few God-level experts were capable of reaching the Heavenly Dao level.

It was evident that these two God-level experts had not yet ascended to the Heavenly Dao level to the point of condensing such power.

Indeed, among the gathered individuals, the White Robed Taoist had attained the Great Dao Ninth Level Heaven, standing merely a single step away from the Heavenly Dao itself.

Yet, that solitary step could potentially require years to traverse.

Without a profound opportunity, achieving it within a lifetime might even prove impossible.

This circumstance was likely a significant reason for the White Robed Taoist's presence here.

Meanwhile, the red-haired man, much like Xu Nian, had reached the Great Dao Eighth Heaven Realm.

"Let us combine our strength and breach this gate together," the White Robed Taoist declared.

Following his words, he channeled the Great Dao True Intent residing within him to launch an assault on the palace gate.

Witnessing this, the others joined the offensive without hesitation.

Xu Nian did not remain idle either; he too wielded his Water Attribute Dao Truth.

What he displayed was a cultivation base at the Fourth Level Heaven of the Great Dao.

Even so, the surrounding Divine-level experts cast appreciative glances his way.

After all, it was truly astonishing for a Nether Emperor to possess a Fourth Level Heavenly Dao Truth.

Especially Tan Long, upon observing Xu Nian's Fourth Level Heavenly Intent, his eyes were consumed by an intense wave of jealousy.

Xu Nian disregarded Tan Long's jealous gaze, instead directing all his focus towards the imposing palace gate.

As their combined forces struck simultaneously, the restrictive power binding the gate began to gradually dissipate.

The gate creaked open slowly, releasing an ancient aura that permeated the air.

Witnessing this development, Xu Nian and the others felt a surge of delight.

Consequently, they all moved towards the inner hall.

However, owing to the earlier encountered restriction, everyone proceeded with extreme caution.

Upon entering the hall, Xu Nian and his companions stared in astonishment at the scene that greeted them.

Dominating the center of the hall was a colossal pill furnace, its presence immense.

The flames beneath the pill furnace were still actively burning.

This sacred dwelling had been sealed for a staggering million years, yet the fire beneath the furnace continued its relentless blaze.

Could it be that these flames have been continuously burning for at least a million years?

This profound realization caused everyone's attention to fixate on the pill furnace, their minds racing with questions about its contents.

What mysterious substance had been undergoing refinement for such an unfathomable duration?

Naturally, Xu Nian's gaze was also drawn to another remarkable object within the hall.

Indeed, it was the lifeless body of an expert at the very pinnacle of the God-level!

The corpse was positioned in a cross-legged posture, suspended serenely above the pill furnace.