On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

The old man laughed heartily, his eyes sparkling with excitement as he spoke. His long, silvery hair, reminiscent of moonlight, cascaded over his shoulders.

"To think you have a true dragon bloodline in your veins. It's been many years since I've met someone like you."

Chen Tian, hearing the old man's words, stopped using his bloodline power and looked at him, his breathing heavy.

Using the Dragon Emperor Bloodline was no easy feat, even for someone like Chen Tian.

"Don't forget your promise, old man. You said you would give me an opportunity." Chen Tian's voice was steady, but his eyes betrayed his anticipation.

"Of course, of course," the old man spoke with a light in his eyes.

"I never go back on my word. Your bloodline has really surprised me. That's why, now, I feel more assured in passing on everything."

The old man sighed contentedly, feeling the weight of centuries visibly lifting from his shoulders.

"Elder, what do you mean by that?" Baihu asked curiously, her eyes narrowing. She had always felt a kinship with the old man, since both of them are from the same race. Her white fur shimmered under the dim light, reflecting her inner turmoil.

The old man chuckled, his wrinkles deepening as he smiled warmly at her.

"My time is almost running out, child. After helping you unlock your bloodline power, I, with this place, will finally be at peace knowing that there is still hope for our race."

The old man spoke with a sense of pride and satisfaction, his voice filled with emotion. The room seemed to hum with his words, the very walls resonating with his sentiments.

"Elder, what do you mean by'my time is running out'?" Baihu asked, concern creeping into her voice. The abrupt seriousness in the old man's tone made her nervous.

Above all, Baihu was happy to find someone of the same race as her. Now that she wasn't alone anymore, she definitely didn't want to lose this feeling.

"Child, to tell the truth, I am not long for this world. Even though I was able to escape the clutches of war at that time, I had to make some sacrifices," the old man explained, his eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and acceptance.

Chen Tian took a moment to process the old man's words, suddenly realizing that there was a problem with the place.

"Elder, is something wrong with this realm?" Chen Tian asked. He had been thinking about it since the moment he entered this realm.

The beasts in this place quickly attacked, some even attacking purely out of instinct. At first, Chen Tian didn't think too much of it, but now it all makes sense. If the beasts were aware that this realm was doomed, it would explain their desperate aggression.

The old man nodded slowly, confirming Chen Tian's suspicions. "Yes, this realm is dying," he confirmed gravely.

"The energy here is fading, and soon there will be nothing left. The beasts can sense it, which is why they have become so aggressive.

With the help of our people, I and several others were able to escape the war. At that time, this small realm took some damage while escaping," the old man continued. His voice echoing slightly in the vast room, adding weight to his words.

Chen Tian's heart sank; he quickly understood what the old man was trying to tell him.

Even Wu Ye, who had been silent, could sense the gravity of the situation. Both she and Chen Tian were familiar with the consequences of a damaged realm.

They understood that it might result in chaos and instability within the realm or even its complete destruction.

"At that time, this realm was several times larger, but with time, it has shrunk significantly. The other members who escaped with me and I tried to fix this place, but we lacked the resources to do so. With no other option, the others decided to leave the realm and search for the materials needed for the repair.

I stayed here to look after the realm, since I had the lowest cultivation among the others. However, they never returned. That is why I connected this realm with my own body and gave it my qi, hoping to sustain it until help arrives."

"No help arrived…" Baihu spoke solemnly, her voice filled with sadness.

"You're right, child. This realm is on the verge of being destroyed. It will take at least 2,000 years for this realm to be completely gone, and I will go with it since I am also connected to it."

"Elder, if what you're saying is right, then the trial shouldn't work either, right?" Chen Tian questioned, feeling a sense of urgency and desperation creeping in.

If this realm were completely destroyed, what would happen to his elemental crystal? Would it also be destroyed with this realm?

Chen Tian didn't have the thought of trying to fix the situation. If the old man's words are accurate, then this place is already beyond saving. Moreover, the materials for repair can only be found in the nine heavens, with Chen Tian's cultivation level forget about it.

Just from looking at this place, Chen Tian believed that the person who created it was already above the Immortal Realm.

"You're right, young man. Since this place lacks the energy to operate, the trial will no longer work, but you don't have to worry about that. I have my way to restore its power, just for this one time," the old man said with a knowing smile.

Chen Tian couldn't help but sigh in his heart at the old man's words.

He already understood what the old man meant; not only him, but Baihu and Wu Ye also realized what the old man wanted to do.

"I always longed for our race to return to how it was before. That is why, even after no one returned, I kept this place safe. Our ancestor's hope is in this place; I couldn't bear to see it fade away," the old man continued, his voice filled with nostalgia and determination.

The old man turned to Baihu, his eyes sparkling with unspoken emotions. "But now, with you here, child, we still have a way. If you can acquire our ancestor's powers, there may still be hope for our race to rise again," he said, his voice filled with hope.

Baihu didn't know how to respond to the old man's words. How could she possibly acquire such powers? How many clan members had tried and failed before her? The weight of the old man's hope and expectations felt heavy on her shoulders.

As if the old man saw through her inner turmoil, he smiled and reassured her, "For one to gain our ancestor's greatest powers, one must pass just one trial." The old man spoke, then pointed at the lake in the middle of the room.

The lake's surface was eerily calm, mirroring the star-like lights above.

"Entering the lake is the first step in proving your worthiness. Only those who have true courage and determination will be able to pass this test. Many have attempted, but none succeeded in obtaining our ancestors' true heritage; they only acquired a fraction of it."

"Then how could I succeed if many failed?" Baihu asked, her voice quivering with uncertainty.

Chen Tian and Wu Ye were also curious about how the old man would do it.

"There is a way," the old man replied with a twinkle in his eye. "But for it to succeed, I will need your help, young man, or, to be more specific, I will need your bloodline. Of course, if this little girl succeeds in taking our ancestor's heritage, you will also benefit greatly since this lake contains law power."

"What!" Chen Tian and Wu Ye exclaimed, their eyes wide with shock.

"Can it help someone understand their laws?" Chen Tian asked, his mind racing.

"Mm, correct. All five basic elements can be enhanced and understood to a higher degree if one enters this lake. Not only that, but if this little girl succeeds, then your cultivation level will also increase significantly," the old man continued, his eyes gleaming with excitement, waiting for Chen Tian's reaction.

'Five basic elements!' Chen Tian was quick to speculate about the elemental crystal.

'Which element can represent the five basic elements? Could there be more than one crystal?' Chen Tian could feel his heart racing with anticipation as he considered the possibilities.