Chapter 1066

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As Ye Wushuang continued to slay the figures charging at him, he gradually realized that these were not truly living beings. They were still illusory figures condensed from the surrounding talismans, only more advanced and with a stronger sense of reality. However, these most realistic illusions thus far had significantly enhanced their offensive power.

After cutting down more than a dozen figures at the seventh and eighth levels, Ye Wushuang was already drenched in sweat. He swallowed a few pills to restore his spiritual energy, then grasped his sword and charged out once more.

A full incense stick’s worth of time passed.

The ground was littered with corpses, and blood flowed everywhere. Ye Wushuang stood in place, panting heavily. His white robe was torn in several places, with a few wounds from which blood dripped steadily.

“Phew…”

He took a deep, heavy breath, looking around with a hint of helplessness on his face. Even at the fifth level of the Myriad Laws realm, with the integration of seven elemental forces, his combat strength was terrifyingly powerful. Yet, even so, facing the onslaught of a hundred martial artists at the seventh, eighth, and ninth levels of the Myriad Laws realm was still a struggle.

Moreover, these were only ordinary late-stage Myriad Laws realm martial artists with average talent. If a hundred prodigies like Yuan Tianzong or Ke Liangjing were to attack, Ye Wushuang would surely meet his end.

After resting for the duration of an incense stick, Ye Wushuang continued his ascent.

Gradually, he reached the height of nine hundred zhang. Standing there, he was cautious and vigilant. The pattern had been established: at every three hundred zhang, illusory figures condensed from talismans would attack. However, at this nine-hundred-zhang height, there was no movement.

After waiting for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea with no sign of movement, Ye Wushuang finally took a step forward and continued his journey.

But in the next moment, as he stepped out, the surroundings changed instantly. Around his body, endless flames roared and burned. The path beneath his feet turned into a road of molten lava, with grotesque fire beasts rolling and tumbling within it.

“Illusion…” Ye Wushuang raised an eyebrow.

Throughout history, many forbidden ancient sites and legacies left by powerful figures were often imbued with various seals. These seals contained all sorts of trials. Those top-tier strong individuals believed that if their descendants wished to obtain their treasures, they must be exceptionally talented.

This was why, across the vast expanse of the land, ancient ruins within forbidden areas were filled with all manner of strange and bizarre things.

At this moment, Ye Wushuang had clearly fallen into an illusion.

However, facing such a trial, Ye Wushuang actually smiled. When it came to mental fortitude, perhaps ten Return to Origin realm strong individuals combined would not match him, a mere fifth-level Myriad Laws realm martial artist.

“Bring it on!”

He sheathed the Tianyan Sword and looked at the hellish surroundings with a smile, saying, “Perfect, this kind of illusion can actually strengthen my mental resolve!”

He stepped forward, placing his foot on the molten lava. The searing pain instantly spread throughout his entire body. If he dodged now, attacking aimlessly, the only one who would get hurt would be himself.

He could endure this pain!

Gradually, he walked on the lava road, with fire beasts gnawing at his legs. As his legs were gnawed away, Ye Wushuang crawled forward…

Until his head was completely devoured, and he disappeared into the lava road.

But from beginning to end, Ye Wushuang maintained a single, unwavering thought: Everything is an illusion!

If his consciousness were to fall into a state of death, that would truly be the end for him!

Illusion!

Some martial artists, despite their great strength, enter an illusion knowing they are within one and understanding that everything is fake. Yet, everything within the illusion feels so real. As a result, many people get trapped, knowing it’s false but unable to break free.

Moreover, illusions are ever-changing and endless. Ultimately, they are a test of a martial artist’s emotions and desires!

But how many beings in this world can truly sever their emotions and desires and abandon everything?

Take a swordsman prodigy like Dongfang Xiu, who follows the path of the ruthless sword. He walks the path of detachment, but detachment does not mean the absence of desire.

Even the Heavenly Emperor cannot truly sever emotions and desires!

However, one can restrain their emotions and desires. This restraint is a reflection of a martial artist’s unshakable inner resolve.

On the lava road, Ye Wushuang’s figure had been completely consumed.

Yet his will still existed.

In this manner, after the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the surroundings suddenly changed once more.

Ye Wushuang’s figure coalesced again.

At this moment, he was still the young man in white, with no bones or flesh missing.

Ye Wushuang looked ahead and raised an eyebrow.

“Still within the illusion…”

With a soft murmur, Ye Wushuang took a step forward.

The illusion ahead had its own unique flavor…