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Chapter 141: Observing the Painting
Guo Tie, the eldest disciple of the Divine General Manor, entered the observation room.
He quietly gazed at the enormous painting on the wall. To anyone who looked at it for the first time, it appeared to be an ordinary mural that encompassed all things.
Guo Tie's eyes wandered across the canvas, searching for something he wanted to focus on. Suddenly, the massive painting began to move in a wondrous manner.
First, the sun set, fish dove beneath the surface, and birds soared through the sky... More and more elements began to vanish. Finally, what disappeared was the endless Mountain before him, replaced by a towering city wall.
Then, a great commotion erupted in the air as Tens of Thousands of Troops broke through.
The city gates swung open, and countless Soldiers poured out, clad in Xuanjia armor, charging forward into battle.
The two forces clashed violently, engaging in a fierce life-and-death Battle. Countless individuals fell, their blood staining the earth. The two armies continued to fight relentlessly.
Guo Tie watched silently and realized that both sides were of the human race.
"Why do humans slaughter each other?"
Guo Tie was perplexed. He then noticed behind both armies stood a million-strong demonic army, along with a large group of black-clad figures wearing masks of gold, silver, and bronze, as well as Barbarians lurking menacingly.
It seemed neither army had noticed the presence of the demons, Barbarians, or black-clad figures.
Worry filled Guo Tie's heart; if this continued, both sides would suffer heavy losses, allowing their enemies to gain an advantage and leading humanity down a path to destruction.
"Stop! Everyone stop!"
Guo Tie unleashed all his Cultivation power and shouted loudly; his voice thundered across the battlefield. In an instant, the Barbarians vanished, the demons disappeared, and the black-clad figures faded away. Finally, the human armies disappeared along with the city wall. Everything was gone.
Guo Tie realized that he was still standing inside the secret chamber, with only the immovable giant painting before him. Deep in thought, he slowly walked out of the chamber and wrote four words on a piece of white paper: Human Race War.
Unlike Wutashan, Guo Tie saw not a single scene but a glimpse of the future, which was rare for humans. Most people only witnessed a singular vision related to cultivation.
For instance, Fire Ling'er from the Raging Fire Cult ultimately saw a mass of Eight Desolate Profound Fire. This was an ancient flame, passed down to the present day, likely harboring intelligence. If Fire Ling'er could obtain this fire and merge with it, she would undoubtedly become the Supreme Being of Raging Fire throughout history, and even in the entire Jiuzhou Continent, she would be among the most powerful existences.
However, the Eight Desolate Profound Fire had been elusive from ancient times to the present.
Meng Han saw the first Fierce Beast Taotie from ancient times. Zhang Shou from the Void Daoist Temple beheld an ancient Dao scripture. Jiang Rufeng from the Fire Departure Sect saw a furnace. Qiu Xuan from the Divine Talisman Sect witnessed an ancient talisman. Dan Lai from Laojun Pavilion encountered an ancient alchemical formula.
The elders outside observed their disciples writing down what they had seen, revealing expressions of approval and excitement. This generation of disciples was undoubtedly exceptionally prosperous.
What they witnessed involved either ancient matters or future prospects, all indicative of potential future powerhouses.
"What did He Rongsheng from Azure Cloud Sect see?"
"And what about Ethereal Body from Solitary Moon City? What did she witness?"
Seeing that these disciples had experienced extraordinary visions that surpassed those of their predecessors, many elders became increasingly interested in Eye of Destiny and Ethereal Body—rare physiques that appeared once in a century.
"He Rongsheng from Eye of Destiny has entered."
"I wonder what he will see."
As He Rongsheng stepped into the secret chamber, he drew intense attention from many onlookers.
Upon entering, He Rongsheng's first glance revealed nothing unusual compared to ordinary people. He looked at the mountains; they crumbled. He gazed at the sea; it dried up. He turned his eyes to the earth; it split apart. He looked at humanity; blood flowed like rivers, and corpses lay scattered across the land.
The scene was one of desolation, as if the apocalypse had arrived.
Soon, two Colossi arrived at this place. They radiated Divine Radiance, making it impossible for He Rongsheng to look directly at them. The two engaged in Battle, showcasing devastating Divine Abilities.
He Rongsheng suddenly understood that the destruction of the earth and the loss of vitality in all things were caused by these two beings.
One of them began to falter, retreating continuously. At that moment, the giant looked at He Rongsheng and slowly spoke, "Aren't you coming back?"
"I..."
He Rongsheng gazed at the figure, feeling as if he were being called to join him in battle.
At that time, the other giant cast a cold glance at He Rongsheng and shouted loudly, shattering all images and causing He Rongsheng to cough up blood and stagger backward.
When He Rongsheng emerged from the secret chamber, his face was pale. Written above the white was a single phrase: End of Days.
"What the Eye of Destiny sees as the End of Days—could it be as rumored? Is our generation merely the end of countless cycles? The earth must be destroyed to pave the way for a new beginning, ushering in a New Era?"
"Does that mean we all must perish?"
The notion of the End of Days was not unfounded; the founders of Various Sects had left behind fragments of words regarding 'the end.' Now, with the insights gained from the Eye of Destiny, it had been confirmed.
Many seniors gathered around, eager to inquire about information regarding the End of Days. Just as He Rongsheng was about to speak, the Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect cleared his throat and said, "Rongsheng, after observing the images, you've exhausted too much Cultivation. You should go rest for a while."
Of course, Azure Cloud Sect did not want others to learn about the information concerning the End of Days.
"The Ethereal Body has entered."
One person spoke up, and everyone turned their attention expectantly.
"The Ethereal Body's extraordinary nature is not inferior to that of the Eye of Destiny. Perhaps she can also glimpse a corner of the future regarding the End of Days. In that case, we might as well ask the Ethereal Body."
An old man spoke, his words laced with displeasure towards the Azure Cloud Sect.
Lin Miaomiao entered the secret chamber and was met with a scene of desolation. As she looked around, not a blade of grass grew, and the riverbed lay dry. It felt as if everything had reached the end of days.
As Lin Miaomiao walked, green grass sprouted from the earth behind her, and trees began to grow. She traversed the riverbed, and endless clear water surged up from beneath the ground.
With each step she took, she brought forth boundless vitality, reviving the land from its apocalyptic state.
Eventually, her complexion turned pale, and her entire being felt utterly weak. She sat atop a cliff, quietly gazing at the universe above her.
"I am here, but where are you?"
With a whisper, Lin Miaomiao awakened from the grand vision. A sense of melancholy flowed through her heart, though she could not understand why.
"Who am I speaking to in this emptiness? Is it Lin Feng? Who is that man riding the giant dragon in my dreams? And who are my parents?"
With many questions swirling in her mind, Lin Miaomiao stepped out of the secret chamber and wrote four words on a piece of paper: All Things Revived.
The elders gathered around upon seeing it and asked, "Lin Miaomiao, did you witness the apocalypse?"
Lin Miaomiao nodded, her thoughts tangled and unwilling to speak.
"You wrote 'All Things Revived,' but after the apocalypse, did you see the land reborn?"
Lin Miaomiao nodded again.
"Is there anyone still alive in my Divine Talisman Sect?"
"What about my Laojun Pavilion? Does it still exist?"
"Lin Miaomiao, we are all from the Yang Prefecture sects, so we are considered fellow disciples and kin. Did anyone from the Fire Departure Sect survive?"
Seeing the numerous inquiries, Lin Miaomiao wearily replied, "I’m sorry, everyone, but I’m a bit tired and would like to rest."
She stepped out of the crowd and found a quiet corner to wait for Lin Feng to emerge.
Lin Feng was the second to last person to enter the secret chamber. The moment he glanced at the painting, it seemed to tremble slightly. He looked at the mountains and rivers, which shattered and vanished. He gazed at the seas and streams, which also disappeared. He turned his attention to the flowers and trees, watching as the blossoms wilted and the vegetation withered.
In less than a tea's worth of time, everything within the giant painting had vanished from Lin Feng's sight.
Feeling helpless, Lin Feng could only look up at the azure sky. To his surprise, a large hole had formed in the Azure Cloud Sect. He stared at that opening and beyond it saw a massive, ancient bronze palace floating ominously, emanating a strong aura of slaughter.
Unable to resist, Lin Feng surged upward, intending to leap into the sky. But just as he broke through the clouds, the ancient bronze palace vanished, along with the sky itself.
Before him lay an expanse of white; Lin Feng could see nothing at all. Even he began to fade away slowly.
"Why is this happening?"
With that question echoing in his mind, Lin Feng awakened from his vision of the painting. He exited the secret chamber and wrote four words on a blank sheet: "Nothingness."
Some people who saw those four words couldn't help but mock him. "Lin Feng from Solitary Moon City actually saw nothing."
"In the early stages of Fate Realization Cultivation, it's normal not to see anything in Elder Ji's painting. Not everyone possesses extraordinary talent."
"True. It seems this person will be last in the Examination."
Lin Feng ignored their ridicule and approached Lin Miaomiao to discuss what they had seen in the painting. From their perspectives, both foresaw a bleak future.
After everyone rested for an hour, the results of the rankings were announced. Following this Examination, there would be another day for the Martial Examination, which would also determine the final standings for the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference.
During the examination, many disciples gathered around, their faces filled with anticipation. The first place holder had the chance to attract the attention of the Divine Ruins Sovereign, Senior Xu. Moreover, the first place holder would also have the opportunity to meet Elder Ji.
Not only were the disciples from various sects eager, but even the elders from those sects were looking forward to it.
"I believe that the first place will undoubtedly be He Rongsheng. He answered all the difficult questions in the written exam and saw a glimpse of the end times in his vision."
"During the written exam, Lin Miaomiao from Solitary Moon City also answered all the questions. Moreover, it seems she saw a glimpse of a future after the end times. Her talent is exceptional. I think the first place is likely to be Ethereal Body."
"Wasn't Lin Feng from Solitary Moon City also able to answer all the questions in the written exam?"
"Can he really? He was just filling in words to make it to the end. In his vision, he couldn't even see a blade of grass. Such an ordinary person is not worth discussing." (To be continued...)
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