On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

'My Chaos Dantian is reacting more intensely than before,' Chen Tian thought, his heart racing with excitement.

The Chaos Dantian in his body was jumping from excitement like a child on Christmas morning.

The more Chen Tian's gaze landed on this temple, the more he got a reaction from his Dantian; Next to him, Baihu could also feel her body warming up as she gazed at the temple.

It seemed that her body wanted her to rush inside.

"Should we enter?" Baihu spoke, her tone filled with a mixture of interest and caution.

Chen Tian hesitated for a moment, feeling that this place shouldn't be normal. Since even Core Formation beasts could suddenly appear, higher threats were possible. But the allure of the temple was too strong to resist.

"Let's go," Chen Tian finally decided, his eyes ablaze with determination, as he strode towards the mysterious temple. Baihu followed closely behind.

Just as they first stepped on the stairs, a creaky voice echoed through the ancient temple, sending shivers down their spines.

"Oh! A human monk and someone from our divine tiger race," the voice croaked, sounding old like whispering wind through the place.

Both Chen Tian and Baihu halted, puzzled about the voice's origin. Suddenly, a human figure appeared at the top of the stairs, bathed in shadows. It was hard to make out any distinct features.

Chen Tian's heart raced as he exchanged a glance with Baihu. Both of them couldn't sense the figure's existence.

"Hahaha, you two don't have to worry," the figure chuckled, its voice warm and comforting. "I mean you no harm. I am the guardian of this temple, and I have been waiting for you."

Chen Tian and Baihu exchanged a puzzled look, wondering how this figure knew they were coming. But before they could question further, the figure began to slowly descend in their direction.

As the figure got closer, his features became clearer in the dim light of the temple.

He differed from a typical elderly man with a stooped posture and aged appearance.

On the contrary...

He had a pair of tiger-like eyes, and his back was straight. His whole body was filled with a majestic aura. Deep wrinkles lined his face, and his eyes held wisdom that seemed to transcend time.

Chen Tian and Baihu were both surprised after seeing the figure up close, realizing that he bore a striking resemblance to Baihu! The only difference was their eye colors; this old man had golden eyes, while Baihu's eyes looked like polished moonstone.

"Y-You—" Baihu was left speechless, unable to form words as she stared at the old man in disbelief.

In all her life, she had always thought that she was the only one of her kind, the last surviving divine tiger. But now, standing before her was another member of their race, alive and well.

Seeing Baihu's reaction, the old man smiled gently at them and said,

"It's been a long time since I've seen one of my own kind. I almost thought that no one wanted to acknowledge their ancestors anymore," he said softly, his voice filled with a sense of nostalgia.

"Little girl, I have been waiting for your arrival for years. Are you ready to get our race's most powerful lineage?"

"Huh? L-Lineage? I don't understand?" Baihu asked, her eyes filled with confusion. She didn't even know what this place was.

The old man's eyes narrowed as he looked at Baihu, his expression turning serious. "Didn't your elders and others tell you about our race's trial?" He spoke in a grave tone. After seeing Baihu's confused reaction, the old man could feel that she was truly unaware.

"Hmph, what are these old bastards doing? Not even preparing you for the most important trial of your life," he muttered under his breath.

Taking a deep breath, the old man reached out and gently placed his hand on Baihu's shoulder. "Listen carefully, young one. Our race's lineage is a test that every member of our tribe must undergo to prove their worth and honor their ancestors."

The old man looked into Baihu's eyes and continued, "If you pass this test, not only will you get the chance to acquire our race's most valuable treasure, but you will also inherit our ancestors' knowledge and lineage."

The old man kept speaking and tried to explain to Baihu everything about this place. From his words, this place was a trial ground of the Divine White Tiger race.

"Every 1,000 years, our race would send ten clan members to this trial ground to ensure that our lineage remains strong.

But for some reason, they stopped sending members here. Young one, do you know why they stopped sending members to this trial ground?" the old man spoke, his tone filled with displeasure and disappointment.

For these years, he had been waiting here for someone to finally appear, and since he couldn't leave this place, he had no idea about his race outside.

Hearing the old man's words, Baihu felt a wave of shock, understanding that the old man must have lived for many years if he was still asking about their race.

Baihu was already 12,000 years old, not to mention her mother, who had also died of old age. Before her death, her mother was already a Peak Nascent Soul realm expert. For such an expert, staying alive for 20,000 years was not impossible.

Yet, just from this old man's words, his life span was far beyond anything Baihu had ever known.

"I can explain," Chen Tian was the one who stepped forward, his voice steady and calm. The moment the old man appeared in front of them, Chen Tian felt the terror of this man. That old man was definitely not a mortal.

Chen Tian attempted to use his Chaos insight to assess the old man, but the old man seemed aware and responded with a smile.

"Oh?"

In this split second, only one gaze made Chen Tian understand that the old man in front of him was not to be trifled with.

"So, a human can now enter our sacred grounds?" the old man asked in a deep and powerful voice, causing Chen Tian's body to tremble slightly.

Chen Tian wasn't frightened, but the old man's presence exuded enough pressure to unsettle anyone.

Chen Tian composed himself, addressing the old man respectfully, "Greetings, senior. I am Chen Tian. I apologize for intruding."

Chen Tian's tone immediately changed to one of respect and humility as he bowed slightly towards the old man. He knew that showing proper etiquette was crucial in situations like this.

The old man's piercing gaze softened slightly at Chen Tian's apology, and he nodded in acknowledgment.

"You have displayed respect, young one. That is commendable," he remarked, his tone now carrying a hint of approval.

"Now, why is a human present here? And why have no members of our race been sent in recent years?" the old man asked, waiting for either Chen Tian's or Baihu response.