Dragon Hidden in the Sky

Chapter 1021 Chapter 1021 Climbing the Holy Mountain

"No wonder this woman even has sixth-grade pills!" Yun Jin said enviously from the side, "Damn it, my master is also a sword god and a great emperor, but he's incredibly stingy. I'm still using this piece of junk now."

He looked at the knife in his hand, feeling rather displeased!

“Your master is a sword god, teaching you to use a knife!” Lin Qianyu looked at him speechlessly.

"Cough cough, my talent in swordsmanship is just so-so!" Yun Jin cursed. "Even my master wants me to find and obtain many resources myself. Damn it, we're all human, but the difference is just too big!"

“Gu Qingcheng is actually quite talented. She’s not even thirty years old yet, and she’s probably the second oldest among the geniuses in this competition, after Jiang Shengyu. The vast majority of them are between forty and fifty years old!” Cao Luo said.

Jiang Shengyu looks only fifteen or sixteen years old.

“Actually, their talent is no less than that of Chen Sixue and the others. Jiang Shengyu is blessed with good fortune, and Gu Qingcheng has two rare traits, plus the super rare trait of Heavenly Dao,” Cao Luo said. “In fact, I think if possible, you should kill them, otherwise there will be huge trouble in the future!”

"Isn't Chongyun Tower pretty good?" Ye Qing asked.

“That’s a good idea. And since you’re already members of the Heavenly Court, they control enormous interests in this universe. When your rise conflicts with their interests, they won’t…” Cao Luo said, “Of course, it’s up to you!”

"Forget it, at least they're not bad people now. As for the future, if things really come to blows, I won't hold back!" Ye Qing said.

"I hope so!" Cao Luo said. "As for the Holy Mountain, Gu Qingcheng explained it very clearly. There's a saying that whatever you get inside the Holy Mountain is predetermined. So once you reach the highest point you can achieve, just follow your instincts!"

Looking at the towering mountain peak that still seemed to pierce the clouds in the distance, Ye Qing asked curiously, "Has anyone ever climbed to the top?"

"I don't know!" Cao Luo shook his head and said, "We can give it a try!"

Ye Qing began to look forward to it!

"Let's go!" The group of four continued climbing towards the top of the mountain. Compared to the others, they were indeed climbing much higher. After walking for a long time, Yun Jin lifted his foot and realized that he could no longer go up!

"Damn it, I think I've reached my limit!" Yun Jin said. "Can you guys continue ascending?"

"It seems alright!" Ye Qing said.

"Damn it!" Yun Jin cursed a couple of times, then quickly left, saying, "When you guys attack Jiang Shengyang, make a big commotion. We'll come down and continue killing!"

"Okay!" Ye Qing nodded.

The four parted ways; three continued their ascent, while Yun Jin quickly disappeared into the mountains and forests.

In fact, although what one gains on this sacred mountain has nothing to do with talent, everyone actually wants to go to higher places.

It is obvious that the higher one goes, the stronger one's talent and luck should be.

Some time passed, and Ye Qing and his companions were almost at the highest peak.

At this moment, Lin Qianyu gave a bitter smile and said, "It seems that this is all I can do."

Ye Qing looked at Lin Qianyu and said, "Focus on comprehending the Dao and continue to improve. There is still more than a year left. Try to improve by one or two realms. If I improve to the late stage of Immortal, I will take action against them."

"Okay!" Lin Qianyu looked at Ye Qing and Cao Luo.

Clearly, the two seemed capable of continuing up the mountain.

The higher you go, the more the surrounding plants and energy change, becoming increasingly abundant, and the rarer the natural treasures around you seem to become.

After saying goodbye to Lin Qianyu, Cao Luo and Ye Qing continued to walk upwards together.

At this moment, both of them were walking along the mountain towards the highest main peak.

Although they had climbed very, very high, the surroundings remained peaceful. There wasn't even any snow on this sacred mountain. On Earth, at this altitude, it would have been covered by glaciers long ago.

“Brother Ye!” Cao Luo said, “From the first moment I saw you, I had a feeling that you would be the one to lead me out of my current predicament!”

"Hmm?" Ye Qing glanced at Cao Luo and asked, "What do you mean?"

“Actually… I can’t keep going either. The reason I’ve been able to follow you this far is because I’ve used some of the spatial properties… while you can still continue to ascend!” Cao Luo stopped in his tracks and said with a smile, “I originally thought I’d continue following you and see how high you could go, but clearly, I can’t see it anymore. I can no longer defy the power of the rules here. I have to return to where I rightfully belong!”

"Uh!" Ye Qing looked at him strangely and asked, "So, what's your limit?"

“A little ahead of Lin Qianyu!” Cao Luo said, “Actually, it seems that this Holy Mountain is not absolutely fair. Of course, this world is not absolutely fair. Although everyone says that as long as you get to the Holy Mountain, the starting point is the same, our unique characteristics mean that we will go further!”

“But a friend of mine has the ability to copy, yet he can’t climb the Holy Mountain!” Ye Qing said.

"Uh!" Cao Luo said, "Perhaps they are right. In any case, Ye Qing, after this parting, it is highly likely that we will not be able to see each other again for a very long time. When you make a move against Chen Sixue and Jiang Shengyang, I will not be able to intervene, and may even stand against you. I cannot go against some of Chen Sixue's requests. In that case... if I threaten you, just kill me. Death is a relief for me!"

"If... I don't make a move by then, and the Genius Battle ends, I'll have to return to the Heavenly Court!" Cao Luo said with a hint of regret in his voice. "And in the future, when we meet again, I don't know when, or even on the battlefield."

"Our promise remains unchanged. I will find a way to remove your mark!" Ye Qing said. "By the way, what is removing a mark? How is this mark placed?"

Cao Luo said, "The Heavenly Court generally uses two methods to control civilizations. One method is to control star systems with puppet characteristics. The other method is to plant a mark on the soul. Although these two characteristics are rare, it is not difficult for the nine civilizations to produce such beings. The two more common methods are combat techniques and elixirs!"

Cao Luo said, "This combat technique is called the Seal of Life and Death. It's a unique skill, a secret technique kept by the Heavenly Court. Only the nine major civilizations can master it. They only need to master some people from the eighth-level civilization. For those below the eighth level, they rely on elixirs!"

"This pill was refined by the master of Chongyun Tower, who is also Gu Qingcheng's grandfather. It's called the Puppet Pill!" Cao Luo said. "Both of these are practically unsolvable, or rather, the pills have antidotes, but Chongyun Tower just won't release them!"

"Which one are you?" Ye Qing asked.

“Me?” Cao Luo said, “I am marked by the characteristics of the soul. From soul to body, I am a slave!”

A hint of bitterness lingered at the corner of his mouth as he spoke.

"What method can solve this?" Ye Qing asked.

"Purification properties?" Cao Luo shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Anyway... I'll try my best to find out!"

"I will also try to find out and investigate," Ye Qing said.

"Yes!" Cao Luo nodded and said, "Ye Qing, my intuition is never wrong. You are the right person. After the Genius Battle ends, find a way to leave the Spirit Realm and live a good life. I will also try to secretly lay out plans and collect information in the Heavenly Court. When you go to war with the Heavenly Court in the future, I, Cao Luo... will be your biggest spy! As for cultivation, my limit is Saint. They will not allow me to break through to the Great Emperor! I will try my best to reach the limit I can reach as soon as possible!"

After saying that, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ye Qing and said, "The rest is up to you!"

P.S.: Two chapters today!