Otherworldly Desert Dust

"That's right, although breaking the Law is not precisely like a key unlocking a lock, when one's strength is formidable enough, one can force the lock open. But we have no idea how many prison gates or barriers lie ahead of us. With our limited power, we cannot brute force every gate, correct?" Li Feng said.

Wu Hen nodded. When you do not understand how to break a Law, brute-forcing through it requires several times more Qi, sometimes even dozens of times more. Often, you do not even know where to exert your strength...

"So that's why you stood up, willing to become the Heaven Mender. The 'outsiders' clearly took a path against all the Cang Chu deities, and they failed. We might not be stronger than them now. Since their path didn't work, continuing on it blindly is just courting death. Instead, if we proactively become the Heaven Menders, we're not only escaping Cang Chu but also setting a good foundation for the next generation of our Nuwa Lineage," Wu Hen finally understood why Li Feng chose to take this path.

Li Feng nodded.

"Why pursue something that clearly doesn't work and hit our heads against it?"

Three hundred years ago, the powerful Nuwa Lineage was annihilated. If we follow their old path now, are we not just stepping into a dead-end loop?

Originally, Cang Chu was never the Human Holy Realm, and yet we aim to proceed. Rather than opposing the Star Gods of all Cang Chu, why not accept it and go with the flow?

"Becoming the Heaven Menders is to escape from Cang Chu. Even if they didn't force us, we would still leave. Our Nuwa God End remains, which is our greatest advantage. No matter how much the otherworldly forces erode, we at least have a piece of land for our souls." Li Feng said.

"That makes sense, but it's a bit uncomfortable," Wu Hen said.

"Haha, of course, I understand. But they've honestly informed us. We could choose not to go; we just need to select a human to go instead... They don't believe in equality and freedom, but we do. We can't do something like that." Li Feng laughed, somewhat approving of the Black Gnomon Robe ruler. "I'd rather deal with such honest villains; at least we know what they want. But those outsiders, can you ever truly understand what they're after?"

"The outsiders seem to dislike us prospering," Wu Hen said.

Li Feng maintained a faint smile. "Now they respect us and treat us as the Immortal Clan. It's time to call upon the gods of the Human Clan, to have them use their Divine Power Laws to help us combat the millennial Immortal Tribulation!"

Wu Hen was stunned but then burst out laughing.

Fate, indeed, is a cycle...

This is the Immortal Tribulation of the Black Immortal Lineage, and their destiny is now intertwined with the rise and fall of the Human Clan's Ten Thousand Veins!

"We don't need to seek out the Star Markers; they will come to us," Wu Hen said.

"Indeed. The gods of the Human Clan will either accompany us to mend the heavens or find a true disciple within our homeland to pass on their skills. Otherwise, it would be defying Heaven's will..." Li Feng said.

Wu Hen's eyes brightened upon hearing this.

Yes, since this concerns the fate of the entire Human Clan, shouldn't their representatives contribute?

"The Da Xuan leader and Holy Sect Cai Lan have already agreed. They cannot refuse our conditions," Wu Hen nodded.

"Yes, rather than being isolated and helpless, we should accept the support of all the Cang Chu deities. The Da Xuan leader views everyone as fish in a pond, pessimistically believing high-dimensional life is fishing. But I see it more like fish leaping over the Dragon Gate... I remember watching an interesting animation as a child. Fish had to leap over a high, rapid waterfall to become dragons and immortals. We indeed have the courage to face the rushing torrents, but we also need the help of a pool of fish to push us up when we fall," Li Feng said.

Wu Hen had also seen that classic animation.

A pool of fish, all trying to leap over the Dragon Gate, but the majestic waterfall repeatedly knocked them down. In the end, even the strongest fish that jumped the highest gave up... The current Nuwa God End is like that fearless young carp, swimming here, facing mockery, discrimination, and the malice of these experienced fish. But when you say you want to challenge the Dragon Gate, they too must look up. When you show astonishing strength, they will consider whether they can lend a hand, using relay-like support to leap over.

"But what we face isn't as simple as water descending from the sky." Wu Hen said.

"We've come this far. We can't stop just because something blocks our way," Li Feng said.

...

Wu Hen had never imagined he would become an Immortal.

Vaguely confused, yet it all seemed clear.

Wu Hen traversed Infinite City, and the gods of the Human Clan greeted him with respect, letting him truly enjoy the status of a superior person.

But before he could savor these superior days, a cold and otherworldly woman stood before him. Her unique clear eyes seemed to see through his soul, capturing and dismissing any stray thoughts in his mind with understanding and disdain.

"Elder sister..." Wu Hen awkwardly looked at Cold-blooded Woman Cailan.

Despite their differences and past, Wu Hen still adhered to avoiding provocation and offense.

"We agreed to your Chief Li's proposal. The gods will seek a successor for the Nuwa God End," Cold-blooded Woman Cailan said.

"Oh, that's great! I can take you to our place to find a suitable candidate." Wu Hen smiled.

Cold-blooded Woman did not answer, only staring at Wu Hen.

Wu Hen suddenly sensed a faint danger, not so much murderous intent, but more like the cold, unyielding gaze received when trying to play without finishing homework!

"You have ten days to defeat me using Holy Cultivation strength, against ten percent of my power." Cold-blooded Woman Cailan easily lifted Wu Hen to the Martial Arts Training Ground, like picking up a younger brother.

"Didn't you say I have my own path???" Wu Hen asked.

"It doesn't hurt to have extra skills," Cold-blooded Woman Cailan replied.

"That's true, but there are so many good Holy Cultivation candidates in my homeland. Find someone else!" Wu Hen realized that Cailan wanted him to be the successor.

"I'll use only ten percent of my power. If you lose today, I won't punish you. But if you can't break my Magic Formulas tomorrow, I'll break your bones!" Cold-blooded Woman Cailan showed no mercy, launching straight into action.

As her words fell, Wu Hen felt a chill run down his spine, sensing the oppressive presence of a Second-class Star God!

Wu Hen had always thought his Sword Immortal friend was invincible...

In the Holy Sect, his half-sister was the pinnacle...

He never imagined he wouldn't escape the brutal training from the Da Xuan God's "ceiling"...

In fact, Wu Hen wasn't the only Earthling suffering at the hands of the gods. Similar violent training sessions were taking place across all Martial Arts Training Grounds in Infinite City. The Earthlings' cries echoed, reminiscent of the divine retribution from three hundred years ago, though the nature was entirely different.