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The stone gate opened at a time no one had anticipated. The battle that had been raging before came to an abrupt halt, leaving only a few standing in the arena.
Zhao Quan, Youmeng Long, and an unnamed Cultivator were filled with overwhelming joy. If the stone gate had opened even a moment later, one of them would have fallen to Northern Crossing Qing's gunfire.
Eighteen people, Zuo Dao silently counted in his heart. Ten Eight Vice Principals and the Robber Monk had perished, leading to the opening of this stone gate. From this perspective, Northern Crossing Immortal did not seem particularly ruthless. At least in his understanding, any being of immortality was typically surrounded by bloodshed and carnage.
As the stone gate swung wide, countless gazes were drawn toward it. Zhang Quan and Youmeng Long even forgot that Northern Crossing Qing was still standing nearby. However, after the gate opened, Northern Crossing Qing ceased his slaughter and gazed deeply at the now-open stone gate.
But the most anxious were the Cultivators outside the Light Screen.
At this moment, Northern Crossing Qing had already broken free from Northern Crossing Clan's control. Beidu Liujin understood well that Northern Crossing Qing's earlier behavior was a clear indication of his intentions. The current plan was to send more clan members in, and the key to this lay with Zuo Dao, who stood thoughtfully to one side.
Jiang Yuguang was one of the five Life and Death Realm Cultivators who came later. His relationship with Beidu Clan was neither good nor bad. Among the five Cultivators, he was the only one with a large family; the others were all Loose Cultivators.
The only way to enter was to exchange treasures. Although it seemed like a loss, as long as someone could bring something out from the tomb, it would be worth it.
One by one, precious items were collected by Zuo Dao into the Ritual Center, while various Cultivators entered the Light Screen under his guidance. In fact, many Cultivators qualified to enter the tomb were present; however, if it meant risking their lives, hesitation crept in. But when several unwilling to pay the price perished gruesomely within the Light Screen, everyone realized Zuo Dao's true value.
Before the stone gate stood a large crowd of Cultivators—over a hundred—many unable to produce items for exchange due to various reasons.
The stone gate was massive; these hundreds of Cultivators hovered above it as if standing on the edge of a giant maw.
Beyond the gate lay long staircases extending infinitely downward. No one could see where they ended. All Cultivators hesitated at the threshold.
Northern Crossing Immortal was a name that inspired awe. When they weren't standing on the stone itself, they felt none of this reverence. But once they set foot upon it, that feeling surged like a tide.
The first to step onto the stone steps was not Northern Crossing Qing but Youmeng Long, who had fought alongside him earlier.
As he placed his foot on the steps, his figure gradually faded away under everyone's astonished gazes.
"Eighteen Extreme Paths Infinite Great World Formation."
Watching the situation unfold, Zuo Dao finally uttered a name softly. However, it was not Zuo Dao who was more excited, but rather Beidu Liujin and the other five cultivators from the Northern Crossing Family.
"Treasure Path! This is the Treasure Path! Ha ha, this is the Treasure Path!" Beidu Liujin could no longer contain himself and shouted out loud.
"Is it really the Treasure Path?" Zuo Dao asked tentatively.
"Absolutely! It is indeed the Treasure Path. We all thought our ancestors had given up on us, but it turns out they still remember us," Beidu Liujin revealed without any hesitation.
What is the Treasure Path? It is akin to a trial ground where one can receive corresponding rewards if certain conditions are met within it.
The Treasure Path was crafted by the Northern Crossing Immortal; otherwise, it would not be placed before the tomb's entrance. However, it is also a one-way road. The rewards are plentiful, but there are also significant dangers. For those of the Northern Crossing Family with the Northern Crossing Immortal Bloodline, this danger is minimized.
Beidu Liujin had seen this in a book left behind by the Northern Crossing Immortal. If he had any dissatisfaction with this venture before, he now truly wanted to thank Zuo Dao wholeheartedly.
Since someone had taken the lead, the other cultivators began to take action as well. As long as they did not see any immediate danger, they charged forward like children. Such people are often driven by greed, especially when it comes to an immortal tomb. Although their descendants were watching from outside, they felt no shame at all.
Watching the cultivators rush around in the Light Screen, Zuo Dao shook his head. This tomb belonged to Northern Crossing Qing; everyone else was merely a supporting role.
It wasn't until the last cultivator cautiously slipped past him and into the stone gate that it truly resembled a massive mouth ready to devour them.
The Beidu Clan indeed had great ambition, sending in more than twelve people, forming the most powerful faction inside. Fortunately, after the stone gate opened, it seemed that fighting was not allowed. Occasionally, those who attempted to strike were inexplicably thrown into a light and subdued by an unknown force.
As one cultivator after another vanished from sight, Zuo Dao remained as steady as a mountain, standing still. Another person who did not move was Northern Crossing Qing.
The Light Screen loomed like a vast trench before the cultivators' eyes, and everyone focused intently on those who had entered.
It was unclear what Zuo Dao and Northern Crossing Qing were waiting for. One inside and one outside waited for about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense before making any moves.
Northern Crossing Qing slowly raised his head and looked at Zuo Dao beyond the Light Screen. Though no words were exchanged, that gaze conveyed everything to the cultivators outside the Light Screen.
There was a mix of anticipation and confusion.
Yes, Northern Crossing Qing felt a bit lost at that moment. On one hand, he was reluctant to disturb the peace of those who came before him, while on the other, a voice within him urged him forward. Faced with an opportunity that countless people yearned for, he began to hesitate. He knew that the only one who could provide him with answers now was Zuo Dao.
Zuo Dao noticed the expression on Northern Crossing Qing's face and smiled slightly. He stepped forward and, in an instant, vanished from everyone's sight. When he reappeared, he was standing right next to Northern Crossing Qing.
He patted Northern Crossing Qing on the shoulder.
"Let's go. You must believe in yourself and trust your feelings; some things you will have to face eventually."
Zuo Dao's demeanor, akin to that of an elder, did not offend Northern Crossing Qing, whom he held a slight fondness for. Instead, under Zuo Dao's guidance, it seemed as if Northern Crossing Qing had come to some understanding. He cast a grateful glance at Zuo Dao.
As he disappeared through the stone door, Beidu Liujin and the others also seemed to let go of something within their hearts.
Opportunities for immortality are rare, but when they present themselves, they can lead one astray.
Being chosen by Northern Crossing Immortal—was it a blessing or a curse? Yet, a choice had to be made.
Watching as Northern Crossing Qing's figure faded from view, Zuo Dao also stepped onto the Treasure Path.
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