The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 1563 - 1559: United in Heart and Sincerity

The next day.

Early morning, after a night of rest, led by the Wu Clan Chief Ma Tu, Ghost Vine Master and others arrived in front of Houyi’s Tomb.

Ahead in the Void, stood two giant Stone Doors each ten Zhang high, unsupported on either side, resembling two lone door panels standing before them.

Shen Luo, through the vision of Ghost Vine Master, looked over and saw on the left Stone Door a carving of an elegant woman wearing a golden crown, dancing with her clothes fluttering, hands raised high, holding a Circular Sun in her palms.

On the other Stone Door, correspondingly carved was another slender goddess in palace dress, with a similarly graceful dance pose, fluttering sleeves, hands also held up, yet cradling a Crescent Moon in her palms.

Everyone present could easily see, these two doors depicted the goddesses Xihe and Wangshu.

"Fellow cultivators, behind these Sun-Moon Divine Gates lies the Tomb Chamber of Hou Yi. Before you enter to face the challenges, I must remind you again that the dangers inside are immense. Without sufficient wisdom and bravery, it would be best to stop here, do not recklessly sacrifice your lives," Ma Tu inclined slightly towards them and said.

"Thank you, Clan Leader, for the warning. We are determined to face the challenges, retrieve the Artifact, and contribute to the peace of the Three Realms," Tao Xiang replied with a smile.

"Indeed, it’s such a waste for such treasures to lie buried in the tomb, like pearls covered in dust," Liu Hong and Li Biao agreed.

"Clan Leader, since you have guarded this place for many years, you must know something about the tomb’s challenges. Could you share some with us?" Tian Sanqi bowed slightly towards Ma Tu and asked.

The others also looked expectantly at the Clan Leader; evidently, everyone was concerned about the answer to this question.

"It’s not a secret that can’t be shared. Let me tell you. There are mainly two tests within Houyi’s Tomb Chamber, the Soul Birth Gate and the Soul Dying Gate. Once entered, various life-and-death challenges will ensue, and only by overcoming and shattering the Soul Birth Pillar and Soul Dying Pillar inside, can you pass through," Ma Tu, placing a hand over his chest, returned the bow and said.

"After passing through, will we be able to obtain the treasures?" Li Biao’s eyes lit up as he quickly asked.

"Yes. This is a dual test of wisdom and bravery. Only true wise men and brave warriors are worthy of inheriting the treasures of God Hou Yi," Ma Tu said with a look of pride.

Shen Luo quietly listened to the conversation, not letting Ghost Vine Master speak, only occasionally observing the expressions of others.

"Fellow warriors, now that you all have the conviction and awareness needed, you may start your adventure," Ma Tu bowed slightly and gestured invitingly with his hand.

Everyone looked at each other for a moment, but no one stepped forward to lead.

Finally, Tao Xiang signaled Li Biao with a glance, and he approached the two Big Gates.

"Is it just a matter of pushing hard?" he turned to ask the Wu Clan Chief again for confirmation.

The Clan Leader shook his head, saying solemnly: "Not only must you use strength, but also heart and conviction..."

Hearing this, Li Biao rolled his eyes internally, muttered a curse, walked forward, pressed his hands on the two gates, feeling a slight coolness in his palms, then pushed hard inward.

However, the giant door remained immovable, not showing the slightest sign of opening.

He frowned slightly, feeling somewhat embarrassed, silently circulating the Mana within his body, strength began to pour into his arms, pushing hard against the Giant Gates.

Yet to everyone’s surprise, the Giant Gates remained firmly shut, unmoving.

"Li Biao, what are you playing at, dilly-dallying around, hurry up," Liu Hong frowned and scolded.

Li Biao ignored him, his forehead veins bulging, his arms pressed firmly against the Stone Door, using almost all his strength, but still to no avail.

Liu Hong sensed something was amiss and hurried forward, extending his arms to press against the other Stone Door, helping Li Biao to push the Giant Gates.

However, he soon realized the Stone Doors were unexpectedly heavy.

Even with their combined strength, they could not open it.

"Sometimes, unity is also a form of wisdom," Ma Tu’s voice, perhaps intentionally, carried over.

Seeing this, Shen Luo hesitated slightly before also controlling Ghost Vine Master to step forward.

The rest pondered for a moment, eventually following suit.

Several people lined up, all pressing their hands on the Stone Doors, pushing hard together.

Initially, they thought that with so many people working together, it would be easily done, but unexpectedly the two Stone Doors were truly like a majestic mountain, utterly immovable.

Even those who initially hesitated to put in full effort, now held nothing back, using all their strength to push against the Giant Gates.

This time, the immensely heavy doors finally reacted slightly, shaking a few times.

But that was all.

Before long, they were all sweating profusely, some losing patience.

"Clan Leader, do these Stone Doors really need to be pushed with strength?" Wanshui Zhenren asked with a darkened face, speaking slowly.

The rest also looked towards Clan Leader Ma Tu.

"Well... as I said, you also need sincerity!" Ma Tu’s expression was somewhat embarrassed, betraying a slight sense of guilt.

Naturally, it was difficult for everyone to believe his nonsensical explanation, and some were already on the verge of erupting.

Ghost Vine Master, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke up: "The patterns on these Stone Doors are a type of Yan Pattern; these two gates actually form a Yin Formation and cannot be opened with brute strength."

"Yes, intelligence is needed," Ma Tu coughed lightly, looking embarrassed.

"Oh, could Ghost Vine Fellow Daoist possibly open the formation?" Wanshui Zhenren hurriedly looked towards Ghost Vine Master and asked.

"I am not particularly skilled in this area, but perhaps the cultivators of the Fangjin Pavilion are familiar?" Ghost Vine Master pondered briefly, looking towards Tao Xiang and others.

Indeed, Tao Xiang had been observing the Stone Doors closely since Shen Luo mentioned the Yin Formation, and only redirected her attention when Shen Luo named them directly.

"Ghost Vine Fellow Daoist has keen eyesight; I hadn’t noticed the peculiar patterns on the Stone Doors before. Thankfully, you pointed it out, and I think I see a way," Tao Xiang spoke after a silence.

"Please enlighten us," Yan Lie asked with a slight frown.

"Actually, the solution is quite simple. The left and right Stone Doors respectively have carvings of the goddesses Xihe and Wangshu, representing the Sun and the Moon, as well as Yin and Yang. We just need to simultaneously channel these two types of energies into the doors, and they will likely open," Tao Xiang analyzed. freewēbnoveℓ.com

"Is it that simple?" Tian Sanqi questioned.

"That’s my guess. Whether it works or not, why not give it a try?" Tao Xiang said.