Primordial Star Scripture-Chapter 921 - 871: 5 Blood Stones (1st Update)

At this point, Qing Shan Divine Master paused for a moment.

"The task of 'refining the Purple Silver Pearl' is not too difficult. Since you've passed the 'Bead Refining Diagram' Killing Formation, you've already grasped at least the first two steps of crafting the 'Purple Silver Pearl.' As long as you smelt the mineral water for the Pearl daily as instructed, you'll be fine."

"However, completing the task of conquering the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' is exceptionally challenging. Over countless years, among those who passed the Three Great Undersea Killing Formations of the Deadly Sea Bottom to arrive at the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm,' very few have managed to conquer the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' within the stipulated time!"

"Thus, in all likelihood, the four of you will spend the entire three months of exploration in the second layer of the Heavenly God Mountain unable to complete the task of the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.' In the end, just like the Sovereigns trapped within this hall, you too will remain confined here—either dying amidst endless Divine Tribulations or cultivating until you surpass the Sovereign Realm to finally leave!"

"Of course, being trapped here isn't entirely worrisome. Besides completing your daily task of refining the 'Purple Silver Pearl,' the rest of the time can be devoted to cultivation."

Boom!

Qing Shan Divine Master's words caused Mu Qingxue, Sima Liao, and Lin Shan to change expressions drastically.

They had never imagined that, after barely overcoming the life-threatening dangers of the Deadly Sea Bottom to enter this 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm,' they might still end up trapped here indefinitely.

The voice they had heard earlier was right!

Although being stuck in the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm' wasn't as perilous as the constant life-or-death threats at the Deadly Sea Bottom...

...the thought of being trapped here for tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years, was unbearable!

After all, breaking through to surpass the Sovereign Realm was supremely difficult. It was highly probable that they would fail in their lifetimes, remaining confined here until they died.

Such a fate was something they naturally refused to accept!

"Divine Master Lord, it has already been nearly a month since we entered the second layer of Heavenly God Mountain. Does that mean we have just over two months left to conquer the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain'?" Sima Liao asked Qing Shan Divine Master anxiously.

Qing Shan Divine Master nodded. "To be precise, you have sixty-five days left to tackle the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.'"

"Does that mean if we fail to conquer the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' within this three-month timeframe, we won't be able to leave even after completing it later?" Lin Shan, ranked first on the Heavenly God List, also asked hurriedly.

Qing Shan Divine Master shook his head. "Of course not. The 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' can only be conquered within the three months the second layer of the Heavenly God Mountain is open. Beyond that, you won't even be able to enter the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain,' let alone attempt to conquer it. The only exception is if you cultivate to my level—the Divine Master Realm. Naturally, if you achieve the Divine Master Realm, you won't have to worry about leaving; Heavenly God Mountain will allow you to leave directly."

"Remember, to return to the outer world of the Heavenly God Mountain's second layer, you must conquer the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' within the remaining sixty-five days!"

"Fail, and you'll simply join the ranks of previous challengers trapped here, becoming irrelevant to the trials of the Heavenly God Mountain's fourth layer this time!" freёweɓnovel.com

Qing Shan Divine Master's words crushed countless hopeful ideas in the minds of Sima Liao and Lin Shan.

Both understood that their only option was to give their utmost effort in conquering the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' within the remaining sixty-five days.

Their sole hope was that the trial of the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' wouldn't be as insurmountable as Qing Shan Divine Master described.

Mu Qingxue's expression took a dramatic turn but eventually calmed down.

She realized that it was highly likely she wouldn't be able to leave. More than likely, she would be like the Sovereigns trapped here, forced to cultivate endlessly in the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm.'

After all, Qing Shan Divine Master wouldn't exaggerate to scare them; the difficulty of the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain was evidently overwhelming.

"I may not be able to leave, but at least I'm still alive."

"If I were still at the Deadly Sea Bottom, I might already be dead. Here, even if I can't leave, at least I can continue cultivating."

"Perhaps, one day, I'll break through to a realm beyond the Sovereigns!"

"When that day arrives, I will naturally be able to leave!"

Mu Qingxue had already prepared herself for the worst outcome in her heart.

After finding inner peace, she looked toward Ye Chen and sent him a mental message: "Ye Chen, no matter what, I want to thank you for bringing me here. You saved my life!"

"If I can't leave, I'll immerse myself in cultivation here. With so many Sovereigns and even Divine Master Lords, perhaps it's easier to train here than in the outside world!"

"Ye Chen, however, I believe you will leave. You surely have countless things to accomplish and cannot stay confined here indefinitely, can you?"

Mu Qingxue had guessed correctly.

Though the matters in the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm' fascinated Ye Chen...

...he, of course, wasn't willing to be trapped here for tens or hundreds of thousands of years!

Even if Ye Chen felt confident that he wouldn't need such an extended time to train to the Divine Master Realm while confined here, he was still unwilling to spend centuries or millennia trapped.

On one hand, Ye Chen didn't want to be separated from his loved ones for so long, worrying them.

On the other hand, Ye Chen had critical tasks waiting to be accomplished.

The Northern Territory King and Sovereign Xuechen's three tasks were secondary concerns. Even failing to complete them would merely result in being trapped by the two Sovereigns for a millennium—hardly different from being confined in the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm,' a prospect Ye Chen didn't mind much.

However, the 'Curse Power' left on him by Huyan Divine Master was an urgent issue he absolutely had to resolve!

When leaving the Demon Tombs, Huyan Divine Master had warned Ye Chen that if he failed to fulfill his wish and deliver a message to the True Spirit Divine Kingdom within five years, the 'Curse Power' would kill him.

Now, more than a year had passed. Ye Chen had just over three years left to fulfill Huyan Divine Master's wish in the True Spirit Divine Kingdom.

He simply couldn't spare any extra time lingering in the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm'!

Although several Divine Masters were present here, Ye Chen didn't know them well and couldn't count on them to help dispel the curse.

After all, the one who had inflicted the 'Curse Power' was none other than a Divine Master himself—Huyan Divine Master!

"I must leave!"

"No matter what!"

"Once I understand the intricacies of the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm' and the obstacles of the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain,' I'll find a way to depart—even if it means utilizing transformation and Divine Skills to disguise myself as a Purple Silver Pearl!"

A decision solidified in Ye Chen's heart.

With this in mind, Ye Chen directly asked Qing Shan Divine Master, "Divine Master Lord, how does one go about challenging the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain'?"

Since the 'Purple Silver Pearl' task was relatively easy to complete, Ye Chen naturally focused on the daunting 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' challenge.

Upon hearing Ye Chen's question, Sima Liao, Lin Shan, and Mu Qingxue also turned their attention to Qing Shan Divine Master.

Though Qing Shan Divine Master seemed convinced they had little chance of succeeding, they all wanted to try their best first!

Seeing the eager enthusiasm in their eyes, Qing Shan Divine Master chuckled. "'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' contains a 'Purple Crystal Divine Path.' To pass the trial, you must walk from the base of the mountain to its peak."

"I've said it's an exceptionally difficult path, and you won't believe me until you experience it yourselves. Very well, let's first allocate your affiliations, and then the commanders responsible for you will take you to see the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.'"

Allocations?

Did this mean they would be assigned to different commanders?

The four of them felt puzzled.

At this moment, Ciling Divine Master laughed and explained: "Everyone entering the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm' is assigned to one of the five commanders."

"If you conquer the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain,' your commander will receive contribution points as a reward. If you fail, and remain trapped here, the daily production of 'Purple Silver Pearls' will still earn contribution points for your commander. Eventually, even if you transcend the Sovereign Realm and leave, they'll receive contribution points for your success."

"As for us Divine Masters here, we've willingly taken on the responsibility of managing the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm' partly to enhance our cultivation, as training with Purple Silver Pearls aligns with our methods. But more importantly, accumulating contribution points gives us the chance to join the 'Ancestral God Temple.'"

"So, of course, we're eager to recruit new members into our jurisdiction."

"The Sovereigns stuck here are already divided among us five commanders. Once you four are assigned, we'll individually take you to the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.'"

After hearing Ciling Divine Master, Ye Chen finally understood why five Divine Masters had come to the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm.' It was for the Ancestral God Temple's contribution points and cultivation benefits!

Nearby, Qing Shan Divine Master followed up, "Previously, the Great Commander picked several individuals, but this time, he doesn't plan to choose anyone and has left the task to us. It's convenient, as there are four of you, and we can each choose one."

With that, Qing Shan Divine Master looked toward Ciling Divine Master, Huafeng Divine Master, and Jiuyuan Divine Master, smiling, "Fellow Daoists, how should we go about making our selections?"

The three commanders smiled back, "Let's continue the order from last time, and let Qing Shan go first."

Qing Shan Divine Master nodded, his gaze sweeping over Ye Chen, Sima Liao, Lin Shan, and Mu Qingxue.

Under Qing Shan Divine Master's scrutiny, Ye Chen remained calm.

Given his resolve to leave the realm, he cared little about which commander he would be assigned to, knowing it wouldn't affect his goals.

However, Lin Shan and Sima Liao were visibly anxious.

Among the five commanders, the Great Commander wasn't present, and the Second Commander—Qing Shan Divine Master—was undoubtedly the most powerful. Naturally, both wanted to be chosen by the strongest Divine Master.

After all, even if conquering the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' proved impossible, they would surely benefit immensely from training under such a powerful figure's command.

Mu Qingxue, on the other hand, felt more inclined toward Ciling Divine Master, a female Divine Master. As a Goddess King, she naturally preferred the mentorship of another woman.

Of course, their personal preferences mattered little now.

The four of them had no say in the matter; their fates would be determined by the four commanders present.

After examining the group briefly, Second Commander Qing Shan Divine Master took out a peculiar diamond-shaped stone, luminous with five distinct colors of Divine Light.

"I'm not concerned about your strength. If you're trapped here, I won't compel you to produce excessive 'Purple Silver Pearls' daily. However, I practice a unique cultivation method requiring specific auxiliary bloodlines. If any of you have the required lineage, you'll join me."

"If none of you are compatible, I'll choose randomly."

"Now, place your hands on the 'Five Blood Stone' in turn, so I can determine if your bloodlines suit my cultivation method."