I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night-Chapter 1457 - 760: One Day in Heaven, One Year on Earth (Part 2)

"They must grow through trials, rather than becoming delicate flowers."

"One day, if we all perish in battle, only then will these successors be qualified to take up our banner and ascend to greater heights."

With the voice of the Kunlun Emperor's son.

The doubts in Song Qing's heart gradually unraveled.

She had always wondered why the Human Clan, despite having multiple True Immortals, had still not established eternal peace by eradicating all threats from the mortal world.

It was because, for the True Immortals, threats from the Heavenly Realm were equally terrifying for the survival of the Human Clan.

"The Saint Master and various emperors reached an agreement, all the divine beings of the heavens have tacitly accepted, leading to the relatively stable situation of today's Human Clan."

The Kunlun Emperor's son sighed softly: "It's just that, while the Human Clan needs a respite to develop, those ancient Immortals are also using this time to recover, even reincarnating and cultivating with new techniques to reach higher realms! Now, all sides are recuperating, and this peace of several decades is merely the calm before the storm..."

Song Qing took a deep breath, standing before the Pilgrimage Tower.

And before the Pilgrimage Tower, the bodies of heavenly soldiers and generals, as well as many ancient Immortal officials and divine spirits, remained, with their remnants still there.

"So, for decades, the Human Clan has controlled this part of the Heavenly Court, yet hasn't collected the divine corpses and divine weapons along this path, to keep us, the later generations, constantly vigilant?"

Song Qing said softly, her gaze complex.

"Indeed, that is one reason."

The Kunlun Emperor's son said again: "In the Ancient Era, the Heavenly Court was a place where powerful beings emerged in great numbers, far surpassing the Human Clan of today, yet it was still destroyed in the cataclysm..."

He paused, then continued: "However, another reason is that these divine remnants and divine weapons have no place to be buried, and their resentment from their life is quite heavy, making them difficult to move."

"Emperor's son."

At this moment, someone walked out from the Pilgrimage Tower, saluted, and said: "It is my turn to take the watch, you may go inside to continue your cultivation."

The Kunlun Emperor's son nodded with a smile, then looked at Song Qing and said, "This is Shen Jiang, the first to cultivate the Kaiyuan Creation God Skill after the Saint Master."

"I was just lucky back then, many others have better talent than I do."

Shen Jiang said this, smiled slightly, and said, "Next, I will lead you to continue forward."

Shen Jiang walked down the steps.

While the Kunlun Emperor's son stepped up, entering the Pilgrimage Tower.

"Let's go."

Shen Jiang led Song Qing around the Pilgrimage Tower.

Song Qing, seeing this, whispered, "Mr. Shen, inside the Pilgrimage Tower..."

"It is the retreat of the Saint Master."

Shen Jiang said: "Behind is the Tongming Hall, where we True Immortals retreat for cultivation! Going further is the court of the Ancient Heavenly Court, where the Supreme Heavenly Emperor presided over the Lingxiao Palace... but that palace has been sealed by the Saint Master until now, never opened!"

"Is the Saint Master inside this Pilgrimage Tower?"

Song Qing paused for a moment, subconsciously bowing towards the tall tower.

"Over the years, True Immortals who have ascended to the Heavenly Realm are not limited to the Human Clan."

Shen Jiang said: "Many reincarnated divine beings have also arrived through the South Heavenly Gate. To prevent the True Immortals of the Human Clan, who are retreating in the Tongming Hall, from being disturbed... the Saint Master sits in front, ready to awaken at the slightest disturbance, to meet the enemy!"

After a pause, Shen Jiang continued: "And we, the ones on duty, are always watching the ascenders from the Lower Realm, and if any anomaly is found, we must immediately report it to the Saint Master."

"Since you have been guided by the Saint Master before, your origin is clear, there is no need for the Saint Master's verification."

"I also know, you are fated with the Saint Master and should pay respects, but since the Saint Master is still in retreat, it is better not to disturb."

"According to your schedule, about a year later, it will be your turn to take the watch, and then you can enter the Pilgrimage Tower to meet the Saint Master."

With Shen Jiang's voice, Song Qing nodded slightly.

Although she had not seen the Saint Master for many years and missed him dearly, she knew the importance of priorities, and also understood... there is no rush, as a True Immortal, her longevity is ensured, and there is no need to care about a short moment.

"Ahead is the Tongming Hall."

Shen Jiang stopped his steps and said: "You can enter, continue your retreat and cultivation. I will inspect the four directions to observe the changes in various places."

Hearing this, Song Qing saluted him and then stepped up the stairs to enter the Tongming Hall.

She sensed that within the Tongming Hall, there was a formation constructed, quite extraordinary.

But she did not sense any crisis.

From the day the Saint Master established this part of the Heavenly Realm, capable of summoning the Netherworld at any time, possessing Emperor Realm combat power, it had already laid a foundation for the Human Clan in the Heavenly Realm.

If they encounter danger even in this place where the Saint Master personally guards the foundation, it would only mean that the True Immortals of the Human Clan who have ascended over the past decades have long perished... that the Human Clan had long lost hope.

So, she had no reason not to trust these two True Immortal seniors of the Human Clan.

She stepped into the Tongming Hall.

Shen Jiang exhaled lightly.

This was also considered the final phase of the test.

Only those who truly belonged to the Human Clan would trust them and enter the Tongming Hall.

If those reincarnated divine beings sensed that the formation within the Tongming Hall was vastly different from the Ancient Era, they would be apprehensive and dare not enter, or even... directly flee, leaving the foundational land of the Human Clan.

"Another True Immortal has joined the Human Clan, something to celebrate."

Shen Jiang whispered, walking towards the Pilgrimage Tower.

In his hand, he flipped open a Treasure Mirror, illuminating the ten thousand realms of mankind, inspecting the dynamics of each place.

This was their duty.

Every True Immortal on duty had to constantly monitor the safety and survival of the Human Clan in the Lower Realm and examine each newly ascended True Immortal.

——

Inside the Tongming Hall.

Song Qing stepped in and couldn't help but be startled.

She saw some familiar faces, those were the True Immortals of the Human Clan who ascended in the early years.

She also saw figures she had never met before but had long admired.

Such as the Saint Master's niece, Lin Xiaoyue, who once slew an Old God with the power of a Human Immortal and defeated a Heavenly God!

She was once the Commander at the headquarters of the Observatory!

Such as the Saint Master's teacher, regarded as a legendary figure, "Han Zheng"!

The two founders of the World Suppressing Army, the True Immortals Yi Qian and Yi Feng!

And many other Human Clan prodigies whose names she had heard but had never met... some younger than her, yet having ascended to the Heavenly Realm years ago.

These were the rising stars of the Human Clan!

Yet they were also the "seniors" in the eyes of today's Human Clan!

Every person present had served in high positions within the Human Clan and were once the backbone of the Human Clan!

Now, in the Heavenly Realm, they were also the essence of the Human Clan!

"You are Song Qing?"

At this moment, Lin Xiaoyue opened her eyes and said with a light smile: "I've heard of your fame, having been guided by the Saint Master back then and becoming a True Immortal in just over a hundred years, quite a talent..."

"Moon Commander!"

Song Qing hurriedly saluted.

"Since you have come, do not waste time, retreat and cultivate."

Lin Xiaoyue pointed upwards and said: "This is the Cosmic Light Primordial Dragon Ball, here a day equals a year in the mortal world!"

"..."

In a corner, Li Shen Sect opened his eyes, feeling somewhat helpless, then closed his eyes again to continue cultivating.

He must quickly achieve Dao Fruit Perfection to open the Inner View of Heavenly Court and obtain the qualification to impact the Emperor Realm.

"A day in heaven is a year in the mortal world?"

Song Qing inhaled sharply, finally understanding why successive generations of ascended True Immortals focused on retreat, only rotating one to inspect the ten directions.

The Human Clan's greatest shortage was time for development!

Here, cultivating for a day equated to a year's time, it was simply unimaginable!

——

A year passed in an instant.

Lin Xiaoyue stood up and walked outside.

This time, it was her turn to take the watch.

She would replace Shen Jiang, inspecting the Heavenly Realm and the Mortal World.

And Shen Jiang, in turn, would replace the Kunlun Emperor's son, sitting in the Pilgrimage Tower.

The Kunlun Emperor's son would return to the Tongming Hall to retreat under the Cosmic Light Primordial Dragon Ball.

"Commander!"

Song Qing opened her eyes and hesitated, saying: "Can I take the watch first this time?"

"Oh?"

Lin Xiaoyue looked at her deeply and said: "Sure."

She did not ask for the reason, returned, and sat cross-legged again, operating her cultivation technique.

Song Qing took a deep breath and walked out of the Tongming Hall.

She wanted to see the Saint Master.

And she wanted to ask the Saint Master about the whereabouts of a person.