Shi Hao moved with his thoughts, his body darting through the vast, black ancient hall like a savage dragon, swiftly executing six distinct forms in an instant.
The six foundational stances—completed in rapid succession!
At this moment, wind, rain, thunder, lightning, stars from beyond the heavens, and even ancient creatures and the myriad forms of mountains and rivers seemed to manifest faintly around him.
This was the phenomenon of the Heavenly Art taking shape, the initial display of its foundational stances!
Shi Hao had a strong intuition—this Heavenly Art was extraordinary, far beyond his imagination. It held mysteries yet to be uncovered, with unfathomable power that would gradually unfold.
But for now, it was enough. At the Sacred Sacrifice Realm, mastering these six foundational stances was sufficient.
Everything had fallen into place. His cultivation had borne fruit. Now, all he needed was to elevate his own major realm, and the corresponding traits and might of the Heavenly Art would naturally emerge.
Pushing open the black hall doors, Shi Hao cast one last glance at the six mighty figures before stepping out.
The scriptures were now etched in his mind, though he wasn’t sure if they were complete. Still, every word chanted in this place had been imprinted upon his heart. He hoped this was a flawless Heavenly Art.
A crimson scorpion, ten zhang tall, crawled in the distance, exuding an aura of death. Its stinger glinted coldly, striking fear into the soul.
With each flick of its tail, the surrounding void twisted and collapsed.
The Primordial Ancient Mine held too many unsolved mysteries.
This was undoubtedly a supreme-level celestial scorpion. Shi Hao fell silent—this place was far too dangerous. Even a random creature he encountered was this extraordinary.
Just what kind of place had he stumbled into? How many ancient secrets were buried here?
**Roar—!**
A beast’s cry shook the earth. The oppressive atmosphere in the ancient mine nearly caused the ground to split apart!
A hundred-zhang-tall ancient lion emerged from the hollow passage, moving toward another direction. Its mane was thick and intimidating, its body stained with foul blood.
It was impossible to tell how long this lion had existed—whether from the Primordial Era or the previous epoch—yet its physical form remained formidable.
Shi Hao tensed. He had seen this ancient lion earlier, but it hadn’t been covered in blood. Clearly, it had recently battled some creature.
His heart pounded. The Primordial Ancient Mine was far from silent. Beneath the surface, conflicts raged—it wasn’t entirely lifeless. This realization unsettled him, stirring unease.
This place wasn’t what he had imagined. Could it be that some unfathomable beings had emerged here?
Each of these ancient corpses had once been a supreme powerhouse in life, some even peerless experts. How had they died? Were their remains brought here, or had they perished within these depths?
Shi Hao pondered silently. Could it be that an Immortal King truly slumbered within the Primordial Ancient Mine, waiting to awaken within the Soil of All Things? And now, signs were appearing?
Clearly, this place was bizarre beyond measure. Even treasures like the Nine Phoenix Furnace had been dug up, casually buried in the earth—unthinkable.
**”Woo—woo—”**
Suddenly, Shi Hao heard the sound of a horn—deep, oppressive, mournful—making him deeply uncomfortable.
Then, he saw them—ancient corpses clad in black metal armor, cold and eerie, silently marching toward a certain destination.
The void blurred and collapsed, revealing a strange passage that stretched into the unknown. One by one, the ancient corpses stepped onto it.
**”Is this a reenactment of the past?”**
Shi Hao was stunned, unwilling to believe this was happening in the present.
He activated his Heavenly Eye, only for lightning to erupt from the void, striking toward him. Was he forbidden from interfering?
From the surface, the Primordial Ancient Mine seemed silent, only periodically devouring the essence of the heavens. Who could have guessed that beneath the earth, it was anything but peaceful, with all manner of eerie events unfolding?
After leaving the black hall, the blade-like pressure vanished. Shi Hao wandered the ancient mine, searching for more opportunities.
Yet, the deepest regions were shrouded in gray mist, where ancient figures sat in meditation—unfathomable, mysterious!
He felt as though an unfathomably supreme being resided there, beyond anyone’s reach.
Faintly, he sensed something familiar—like the aura of that three-legged, two-eared cauldron from the future.
**”Could the cauldron’s master, or someone related, be sitting inside?”** Shi Hao didn’t know, but it felt strange.
In the end, he couldn’t enter. The gap in strength was too vast. Even with the Myriad Spirit Diagram in hand, recklessness would invite disaster.
Upon first entering the Primordial Ancient Mine, he had sensed a mysterious force deep within capable of countering the Myriad Spirit Diagram.
**”No need to force it.”**
Shi Hao chose a secluded spot to cultivate, entering seclusion once more.
He knew many were watching outside—not just major factions, but even the two elders of the Heavenly Deity Academy had arrived. Emerging now would be inconvenient.
Rather than that, he would meditate here.
First, he consolidated the Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Art, refining the six foundational stances to perfection, synergizing them flawlessly with the scriptures.
Then, he focused on using this Heavenly Art to command various treasure techniques.
Days later, Shi Hao calmed his mind, ceasing his training. Instead, he retrieved a pool of precious liquid containing remnants of an Immortal Medicine—leaves, roots, and more.
This pool was priceless!
In this era, it was nearly impossible to find. It was comparable to slightly diluted True Dragon Blood or Phoenix Blood—utterly invaluable.
Upon learning that the Heavenly Deity Academy’s top geniuses had entered the Phoenix Blood Pool, Shi Hao had lamented missing a great opportunity. Now, he had a chance to compensate.
The surroundings were quiet, dimly lit, the ancient cavern deep and serene.
Shi Hao could see that, in the distant past, people had indeed mined here—evidenced by the chisel marks on the walls.
Yet, for some reason, this place had become one of the most terrifying locations in the world.
**”Hmm?!”**
Suddenly, in a corner, he discovered several faint stone carvings—depicting scenes from ancient history.
The first set showed people selecting a site and mining Immortal Gold.
This was a supreme ancient mine, yielding treasures quickly. Immortal Gold was a material coveted even by True Immortals and Eternal Beings—rare beyond measure, capable of forging peerless weapons.
The second set recorded eerie events—powerful figures inexplicably dying within the mine’s tunnels.
They showed no signs of illness or injury, yet perished mysteriously, as if struggling against something before their deaths.
The third set showed continued mining, until something was unearthed—sparking panic. Even the mightiest among them retreated in fear.
But the carving was cut off. What they dug up remained unknown.
The later carvings grew even more terrifying. Supreme beings of the world, even Eternal Ones, perished under inexplicable, horrifying circumstances.
The final carving depicted people sealing the Primordial Ancient Mine, abandoning it forever in fear.
Shi Hao was stunned.
**”They say the Primordial Ancient Mine might predate even the Immortal Ancient Era—this might be true!”** He frowned.
According to the carvings, this Immortal Mine was sealed in the previous epoch after they unearthed something terrifying—something from an even more ancient time.
**”Truly horrifying!”**
Rubbing his temples, Shi Hao felt a headache coming on. Gazing at the dim mine, a chill ran down his spine. Even the mighty figures of the Immortal Ancient Era had avoided this place like the plague—a sobering thought.
After much contemplation, Shi Hao set aside his worries, focusing solely on his own advancement and transformation.
He immersed himself in the Immortal Medicine liquid, feeling his body gradually evolve.
The effects were remarkable!
Since entering the ancient mine and the black hall, Shi Hao had coughed up blood multiple times—hidden injuries caused by overwhelming power. Ordinary herbs couldn’t heal them; only time could.
Yet now, his internal wounds vanished rapidly.
He channeled his bone texts, activating the Primordial True Solution, using the medicinal pool to refine his body and spirit.
In an instant, white mist rose—the immortal aura within the Immortal Medicine enveloping him in a hazy glow.
**Bang!**
His clothes exploded into ash.
Then, radiant light burst forth, his skin gleaming like crystalline jade, suffused with treasure radiance.
**”Not enough. I need to ignite my blood, push it to the brink—only then can I truly transform!”**
Muttering to himself, Shi Hao summoned his full power, burning his blood essence, pushing his body to the edge of metamorphosis.
**Boom!**
Days later, the entire pool of Immortal Medicine had evaporated into mist, saturating the air.
Countless golden whirlpools formed on Shi Hao’s skin, voraciously devouring the immortal aura, swallowing the mist whole.
Every drop of the medicinal essence was absorbed, refined to perfection.
Simultaneously, his body cracked—bones shattered, organs dimmed. It was as if he were on the verge of disintegration, teetering on the brink of annihilation.
**To be reborn, one must first perish.**
True transformation began at the most fundamental level—only then could one achieve nirvana.
**Boom!**
Like a bolt of lightning, a radiant glow pierced the darkness. Through the fissures in his skin, divine light erupted.
Shi Hao knew—he was transforming, undergoing nirvana.
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