Chapter 2064: Chapter 2061: Arrival at the Holy Mountain
"I will definitely give it to my friend!" Ling Feng said without hesitation, "Do I have to give it to my enemy to be considered merciful?"
The Clan Leader chuckled and said, "Of course not. Actually, you can give it to anyone, but you must adhere to one principle, which is to give it to the lightly injured one who can be saved! If you lack this awareness and mindset, you absolutely cannot pass the Creator God’s trial."
Ling Feng fell silent. Although the Clan Leader didn’t say much, Ling Feng already understood the terrifying nature of these two trials, because they test not cultivation, but the human heart!
In this world, the hardest thing to grasp is the human heart. No one can truly sever all emotions and desires, and no one can truly achieve absolute mercy. If someone really does... then they have truly become a god.
Ling Feng sighed, "Then, Clan Leader, what about other paths to godhood? Are they simpler than these two?"
"Although simpler compared to the Path of the Death God and the Path of the Creator God, for almost everyone, they are still out of reach!" the Clan Leader sighed, "Once, the Holy Mountain had twelve shrines, but over countless years, only two people have successfully passed the path to godhood, obtained divine status, and achieved the position of a Heavenly God."
Ling Feng was surprised, "Did someone really become a god? Who are they?"
"What their names are is now unknown. I only know that they achieved the divine statuses of the Goddess of Victory and the God of Misfortune, respectively."
"God of Misfortune?" Ling Feng was stunned, Is there such a divine status?
"The Goddess of Victory went through more than three thousand battles and every time she achieved victory. She used her courage, wisdom, and strength to pass the trials of the Path of the Goddess of Victory, whereas the God of Misfortune..."
Upon saying this, the Clan Leader also gave a wry smile, "The person who obtained the status of the God of Misfortune was practically abandoned by fate. He never experienced any good luck in his life; he could even be bitten by a snake leaping out from the roadside mere by walking. Normally, such a person would have died long ago, but he stubbornly survived and eventually passed the trial of the God of Misfortune, achieving godhood."
"Aside from these two, no one else has successfully passed the path to godhood!" the Clan Leader said, "Ling Feng, if you truly want to pass the path to godhood, you must choose the road you are most confident in."
Ling Feng nodded slightly and said, "I have a question. How did the Holy Mountain appear? Why are there twelve shrines? And where did these people who became gods go?"
"These things, I also don’t know!" the Clan Leader shrugged and said, "This world is a land favored by gods with many miracles. But how they appeared, why they appeared, and for what purpose, this may be the deepest secret of this world!"
"Ling Feng, if you want to explore this secret, you can only go to the Holy Mountain. There, you might find everything you want to know!" the Clan Leader said with a smile.
Ling Feng nodded, "I’d still need the Clan Leader’s guidance."
"Once I’ve finished my current tasks, I’ll take you and Mia to the Holy Mountain!" the Clan Leader said, "In the meantime, carefully consider which path to godhood you want to choose!"
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After the conversation with the Clan Leader, Ling Feng felt as if he had seen a corner of the veil of this world. Though unclear, it was nonetheless shocking!
"Could it be that beyond the Immortal Realm, godhood is the ultimate realm?" Ling Feng muttered to himself.
What kind of existence does this world truly have? Ling Feng was now completely uncertain, but what he did know was that he was increasingly ignorant of the world.
Soon, five days passed. During these five days, Ling Feng constantly pondered the path he would choose after going to the Holy Mountain, but in the end, he was unable to make up his mind, as too little information was gathered from the Clan Leader.
"Everything will be decided after reaching the Holy Mountain!" Ling Feng thought to himself.
At this time, Mia arrived in Ling Feng’s room with a green longbow on her back, "Big Brother Feng, get ready, we’re going to the Holy Mountain!"
Ling Feng’s spirits lifted; finally, the day had come.
After Mia took Ling Feng to the Clan Leader’s room, they saw that the Clan Leader was already prepared.
"Clan Leader, when do we set off?" Ling Feng asked.
The Clan Leader smiled, "Of course... we depart right now!"
As he spoke, the Clan Leader patted the Spirit Pearl Treasure in his hand and said, "With it, we’ll be able to easily enter the Holy Mountain. Ling Feng, soon you’ll feel a force surrounding you, do not resist."
Ling Feng nodded, and then the Clan Leader had Ling Feng and Mia stand on either side of him. Then, he held the Spirit Pearl Treasure in both hands, chanting words under his breath. Soon, a powerful force emerged from the Spirit Pearl Treasure and enveloped the three of them.
A green light flashed, and then the three of them disappeared without a trace.
When Ling Feng regained his senses, he found himself standing at the foot of a towering mountain, so tall that it pierced the clouds, with no visible peak.
Meanwhile, Ling Feng also felt a strong pressure. Standing at the foot of this high mountain, Ling Feng felt as insignificant as a drop in the ocean.
"Is this the Holy Mountain?" Ling Feng muttered to himself as he looked up at the majestic mountain.
"Yes, this is the Holy Mountain!" At this moment, the Clan Leader’s voice came to his ears, "This is the Holy Mountain you’ve always been seeking!"
Ling Feng took a deep breath and once again focused his gaze on the towering mountain, an unusual light flickering in his eyes.
The Clan Leader patted Ling Feng’s shoulder, "Ling Feng, you must remember that once you embark on the path to godhood, there’s no room for retreat—advance, or perish! What I can help you with is only this much; the rest is up to you!"
Ling Feng solemnly nodded, "I’m already grateful to you, and... I think I’ve made my decision!"
"Oh? You’ve already decided which path to take?"
Ling Feng nodded again, "Yes, I am prepared to take the Path of the Elemental Magic God!"
The Elemental Magic God is the Controller of various elemental powers, which requires an extremely deep understanding of various laws and elements.
This is not an easy path, but previously, Ling Feng had comprehended the Origin Power in the Chaotic Octagonal Linglong Tower, providing some foundation. Otherwise, Ling Feng might not have chosen this path.
"The Path of the Elemental Magic God, huh!" the Clan Leader said reflectively, "Ling Feng, I hope we have the chance to meet again!"
"We definitely will!" Ling Feng smiled confidently and calmly.
