I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1200 - 739: Eight Trials, Each Chooses Their Own Path (Part 2)

Still, he managed to compose himself quickly, offering a thin smile: "It appears our clash is postponed. We will settle this debt another time. Yu Jian, Qing Xii, do not expect such fortune to follow you the next time we cross paths."

"When that day comes, my blade will certainly be the one to strike you down," Qing Xii countered with sharp defiance.

Observing this exchange, many observers from the surrounding factions looked on with visible disappointment.

They realized that the fierce confrontation they had anticipated was not going to happen.

However, their attention was quickly diverted from the missed skirmish.

Suddenly, the Immortal Palace shuddered violently once more, radiating a blinding luminosity that stripped everyone of their sight.

Even their Primordial Spirit Sense was rendered useless, leaving them unable to perceive their surroundings.

Because a similar phenomenon had occurred previously, the cultivators remained calm; they simply maintained a vigilant stance and waited in silence.

Before long, the radiance faded, and as the powerful experts recovered their vision, they were met with a transformed landscape.

The massive walls that once blocked their path had been replaced by a series of colossal gates.

A swirling spatial vortex sat within each gateway.

Floating above these vortices were various inscriptions.

They labeled eight distinct paths: Physical Body, Elixir, Talisman, Array, Sword Dao, Mana, Divine Soul, and Law.

While the experts were surprised by these developments, they were not entirely shocked.

The ancient records left by their predecessors and founding masters had detailed the transformations that occur when the Immortal Palace opens.

Legend states that upon the opening of the Immortal Palace, eight gates manifest, each representing a specific branch of the Immortal Dao.

Every gateway is packed with numerous trials.

By conquering these challenges, a Cultivator can obtain treasures and rewards from the Immortal Palace.

If a person manages to navigate an entire path, they can gain true entry into the Immortal Palace to claim the supreme inheritance hidden within.

Regrettably, the history of the Returning Ruins Secret Realm shows it has opened twice before, yet no soul has ever successfully cleared a gate to step inside the palace itself.

"The eight gates are exactly as the founding master’s records described," Mo Tushan remarked.

Inspecting the revealed spatial vortices, he felt a sense of clarity. Without pausing, he led the disciples of the Black and White Temple toward the entrance marked Physical Body.

Yu Jian and the others watched with some astonishment as Mo Tushan’s group disappeared into the vortex.

They hadn't expected the Black and White Temple to prioritize the gate of the Physical Body.

It was well known that while their Demon Path Cultivation methods resulted in powerful physiques, they possessed significant strengths in other areas as well.

Nonetheless, they had chosen the Path of the Body.

"Brother Yu Jian, which path will you take?" Hei Ming inquired.

Ignoring the question for a moment, Yu Jian turned to Qing Xii: "Junior Sister Qing Xii, which gate is your choice?"

"Sword Dao, naturally," Qing Xii replied with a faint smile. "Since the majority of the Kongming Sect disciples I’ve brought are practitioners of the Sword Dao, there is no other logical path for us."

"That is ideal. We can provide one another with some support," Yu Jian agreed with a nod.

While the Kongming Sect might have had other options, the Sky-breaking Sword Sect was strictly limited to the Sword Dao.

Immediately, the disciples from both the Sky-breaking Sword Sect and the Kongming Sect moved toward the Sword Dao gateway.

"Just as I thought, they went for the Sword Dao."

Hei Ming shook his head, unsurprised, and shifted his gaze toward Peach Fairy.

"Fairy, what of your Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal? Which gate do you intend to enter?"

Peach Fairy gave a melodic, charming laugh: "My Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal possesses some proficiency in the path of the Divine Soul."

"Then it looks like we must go our separate ways for now," Hei Ming said, smiling.

"Not necessarily. There are rumors that these eight gates are not entirely disconnected; they are said to converge at certain points. When that happens, Brother Hei Ming, I hope you will show mercy and not cause me harm," Peach Fairy teased.

"Of course, we are bound by our Primordial Spirit oath," Hei Ming replied.

He turned to walk forward, but his choice of gate left the crowd stunned.

He had actually set his sights on the gate of Law.

"He chose the Path of Laws?"

"Does Hei Ming truly possess talent in the Path of Laws?"

"Even for one with an Eight Tribulations Primordial Spirit, aren't Laws incredibly difficult to grasp?"

"He truly lives up to his title as the Young Palace Master of the Netherworld Palace!"

The gathered experts began to whisper fervently as they watched Hei Ming’s departure. Even Peach Fairy’s eyes glinted with a strange light.

"He chose Law. According to our sect's records, that is the most enigmatic and grueling path to walk. Is Hei Ming really that confident?"

Peach Fairy lingered for a moment, watching the Netherworld Palace disciples vanish into the vortex. Eventually, she signaled the disciples of the Pavilion of the Enchanting Immortal to follow her into the Divine Soul gate.

Once their figures had disappeared, the remaining factions finally began to move toward the gates of their choice.

They had been forced to wait; the five Major Sects were simply too powerful. Despite having their own secret techniques, they had no desire to clash with the giants.

Soon, the other groups picked their paths and entered the vortices, mostly avoiding the gates claimed by the Major Sects.

Though records suggested that combat was prohibited within the gates except at specific intersections, most cultivators still preferred to keep their distance from the elite sects.

Before long, the area outside the Immortal Palace was nearly deserted.

Only then did the middle-aged man in the Purple Dragon Robe, who had been lingering in the rear, lead his clan forward at a measured pace.

He stared up at the eight massive gates, looking deeply contemplative.

He had witnessed the friction between the five Major Sects clearly from his vantage point.

It was obvious to him that these sects were full of mutual suspicion and hidden agendas.

This was exactly what he desired.

The more these Major Sects fought amongst themselves, the more time his Immortal Clan would have to reclaim its former glory.

A state of peace and stability among the sects would be the worst possible outcome for his goals.

"Clan Leader, which entrance is our destination?" the elder asked.

"We shall take the path of Mana, naturally."

The man in the Purple Dragon Robe had decided long ago.

"A wise choice, Clan Leader. Now that you have reached the Nine Tribulations Primordial Spirit stage, your Mana is vast and unmatched by anyone in this realm. The path of Mana is indeed the best choice," the elder praised immediately.

"Move out. This time, the providence of the Immortal Palace shall be ours!"

The leader of the clan marched toward the gate of Mana. After the Grand Immortal Clan had entered, several more figures crept out from hiding and hurried into a gate.

Had Yu Jian been there, he would have recognized them as the Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators he had previously warned to stay hidden.

With their departure, silence once again descended upon the exterior of the Immortal Palace.

The eight spatial vortices continued to rotate in a quiet rhythm. After a long interval, another figure approached stealthily—it was Lu Qing.

"What is going on here?"

Lu Qing stared in wonder at the deserted plaza and the eight spinning vortices labeled with ancient script.

He took a moment to sense his surroundings, and once he was certain no one else remained, he activated his Superpower to examine one of the gates.

After a lengthy observation, a look of understanding crossed his face.

"I see. These eight vortices are trial paths. By entering and successfully completing the challenges of a gate, one can gain access to the Immortal Palace and its great fortunes. This testing system is quite remarkable."

After weighing his options, Lu Qing selected a vortex and stepped through.

As Lu Qing disappeared into the gate, deep within the Immortal Palace, several ancient wills began to slowly stir from their long sleep.