Five Frozen Centuries

Chapter 236: Ascension Lake

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wei Huo read the other person’s memories and finally found out what the trial of the eighth level was.

The golden armor asked, “What did you discover?”

Wei Huo was silent for a long time. In the end, he said, “The eighth level of Kunlun is actually about the principle of body-soul compatibility. If the seventh level’s law restraints were broken by us, it would mean that our bodies were broken. However, the eighth level is spiritually binding!”

As he spoke, Wei Huo walked forward. The golden armor asked, “Why are we heading in this direction?”

Wei Huo told it the secret of this level. “We’re going to the Ascension Lake. This level is more of an illusion than a paradise. If we want to leave this level and reach the ninth level, we can only break through the illusion. At this point, our bodies have broken through the restraints and our minds have broken through the illusion. Only at the end can we be considered perfect. That’s when we can see the real Dao Scripture.”

“Illusion?” The golden armor thought about this word carefully. As he thought about it, he followed Wei Huo to the Immortal Pond.

The Immortal Pond was located on a huge mountain behind the city. Eight streams of Immortal Water kept flowing down the mountain peak and eventually gathered at the foot of the mountain to form an Immortal Pond. The Immortal Pond was filled with clouds and immortal Qi as if one could ascend to immortality just by walking in.

“This is the Immortal Pond. If you want to survive a calamity, you have to soak in this pool,” Wei Huo said.

The python seemed to recall something as it hurriedly said, “I remember now. I came to such a place after I transcended tribulation and ascended. After soaking in the water, I turned into a True Dragon and entered a state of bliss. I only woke up today.”

The giant peacock nodded repeatedly. “Me too.”

Wei Huo said, “This is your calamity. Unfortunately, you’re not at the Legendary stage yet. As long as you get trapped, there’s almost no chance of escaping. Come back when you reach the Legendary stage. If you can overcome this calamity, you will obtain a Mythical cultivation technique. Then, you can talk about becoming a dragon or a phoenix.”

The python and peacock left. They could tell that this was Wei Huo’s advice. God knew what would happen to the three Legendary-level beasts. If one of them was happy with killing, they might start a massacre. In that case, no one would be able to escape.

Wei Huo looked at the pool and said, “Once you step into the pool, you will definitely enter an illusion. The illusion might show what you desire. It’s just like a beautiful dream where you can do whatever you want. However, that only applies to the illusionary realm. If you don’t break out of it, it will forever remain an illusion. When your lifespan is exhausted, that dream will disappear.”

The golden armor fell silent when it heard that. It had too many desires. If it really entered a desperate situation, it might not be able to break out. It was hesitating, not knowing if it should enter.

However, Wei Huo continued taking large strides and entered the Immortal Pond on the island. Clouds shrouded him, and he soon disappeared.

If Wei Huo could overcome the illusion, he would be able to walk out of the Immortal Pond. However, if he could not, he might even be captured by the illusionary realm. He would be completely trapped in this small world and become a ‘happy’ person. He would be completely lost then, and there would be no way for him to rise again.

However, who could tell what was real and what was fake?

Wei Huo opened his eyes and realized that he was lying on a bed. The sounds of cars coming and going came from outside the window. Sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, and birds were jumping and chirping on branches.

Was it a dream?

Wei Huo got up and rubbed his aching temples. Sometimes, if one slept for too long, one’s head would hurt.

Wei Huo tried to recall. However, everything that had happened and the eight tests of Kunlun Mountain were still fresh in his mind. It did not seem like a dream.

I’m in a dangerous situation.

Wei Huo walked out of the bedroom. He was familiar with this place, as this was the home where he had lived for over 10 years. However, it was also a lonely home, as he had spent most of his time there alone.

The atmosphere was weird today, as the house was very lively.

As soon as Wei Huo walked out of the bedroom, he saw a 16-year-old girl walk past him in a daze. She rubbed her eyes and asked, “Mother, have you eaten?”

Wei Huo’s mother frowned. “What’s there to eat? It’s only three in the afternoon. Do you want to sleep for a few more hours?”

Wei Huo looked at the 16-year-old girl. He was unfamiliar with her, but he was certain he knew her very well. Besides, she looked very similar to Wei Huo’s mother. They were at least 90% similar.

“Brother, move aside. I want to go to the washroom.”

Wei Huo moved aside. The girl who had called Wei Huo ‘Brother’ walked toward the bathroom. She was wearing furry slippers with rabbit ears and she looked like she was still drowsy.

Wei Huo reached the living room and sat on the sofa. He found a cup of water and lifted it to his mouth. Just as he was about to drink it, his father walked over.

Wei Huo’s father looked only 70% similar to Wei Huo. Now, they were only 50% similar.

At that moment, the loud sound of water came from the bathroom. Wei Huo’s sister seemed to be bathing. Meanwhile, Wei Huo’s parents walked over and sat on the sofa. They hesitated for a moment before Wei Huo’s father said, “Little Huo, we have to tell you something. Actually, you’re not our biological child.”

Wei Huo was drinking water, but he did not spit it out. He was very calm, as this was a dangerous place. It would not be unusual if something happened.

Wei Huo’s father sighed. “It seems like you already know.”

Wei Huo put down his glass and said, “There are no photos of me before the age of three in the family photo album.”

Wei Huo finally said what had been on his mind. That was a real memory. There had been no photos of him before the age of three in his family’s photo album. Wei Huo had accidentally found his mother’s medical records. His mother had had a miscarriage due to an accident and had been unable to give birth anymore. The child she had miscarried seemed to be his sister in the bathroom.

That was the illusionary realm. The truth that Wei Huo could not touch was right in front of his eyes.

Why had his parents been so powerful when he was just an ordinary person? It was not because his luck was sealed, but because he was really an ordinary person. Besides, he was an ordinary person plagued by disaster.

Wei Huo’s father patted Wei Huo’s shoulder and said as if he understood what he was feeling, “Don’t be too sad. Think about it. It’s a good thing that you’re not our biological son!”

Wei Huo was confused.

Wei Huo’s father said, “As the saying goes, one should not let benefits go to others. Although you are still young...”

Before Wei Huo’s father could finish his sentence, Wei Huo’s mother glared at him. Wei Huo’s father did not dare speak again.

Wei Huo was not dejected. In fact, he had hoped to see this situation. Otherwise, things would not have turned out this way in the illusionary realm.

His sister had been born successfully, and his family was safe. That was probably what he wanted.

Soon, Wei Huo realized that his father was just an ordinary employee in this universe. His mother was also just an ordinary salesperson. His family was ordinary and normal.

Maybe this was the life Wei Huo wanted to live?

Was that really the case?

Wei Huo asked himself, Are you really willing to stay ordinary forever?

Now that his parents had a daughter, the family was happy and harmonious. It would not matter even if he left to explore the world.

Wei Huo had an ordinary life but did not want to stay ordinary forever. At that thought, a thunderbolt struck the sky. Soon, a familiar voice spoke in Wei Huo’s heart.

“Time halt!”