Li Xuan's hand once again rested on the mural.
Buzz.
As Li Xuan's single hand touched it, the mural emitted a mystic light, and Li Xuan's figure instantly vanished from the stone cave.
The next moment, a courtyard appeared before Li Xuan. To his surprise, the clothing of these people was unlike anything he had ever seen. Moreover, the spiritual energy in the heavens and earth was almost nonexistent, and the air was filled with a turbid scent.
More importantly, these elders were on the verge of death, frail and aged. From their appearance, they had only a few years left to live.
"Holy crap, how did I end up on Earth in the Milky Way?" The Heavenly Dao Brush's voice echoed in Li Xuan's mind.
"Milky Way?" Li Xuan's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he asked.
"Little master, you can think of this as a world continent. Although it's small, it's very mysterious. Hmm, that's all I can say," the Heavenly Dao Brush said, its voice then disappearing completely. No matter how Li Xuan called out, there was no response.
To Li Xuan's surprise, his Dantian was not sealed this time.
Li Xuan looked at the residents of the retirement home with a hint of helplessness. In just a moment, the scene changed again.
A strong, pungent smell of disinfectant instantly filled Li Xuan's senses. Li Xuan looked and found himself in a hospital.
"What is this?" Li Xuan exclaimed softly, a slight shock flashing across his face. Recalling the retirement home he had seen earlier, he slowly understood.
Li Xuan moved through the hospital corridors as if no one was there. With each step he took, the scenes in the patient rooms were etched into Li Xuan's mind.
Every face was contorted with the pain of being tormented by illness. Li Xuan could even see the virus cells wreaking havoc within their bodies. Although he knew this was merely an illusion, Li Xuan couldn't help but act.
Pure spiritual energy poured into each patient's body, rapidly eradicating their virus cells.
Seeing the relief on each person's face, Li Xuan felt a sense of solace.
However, just as Li Xuan thought it was over, the virus cells that had been eradicated by the spiritual energy reappeared. Like an enhanced cockroach, they raged more ferociously within everyone's bodies.
In a short while, the patients who had been barely holding on turned pale and broke out in a cold sweat. In mere moments, everyone Li Xuan had helped instantly died.
"Is there no way to save them?" Seeing this, a wave of inexplicable sadness washed over Li Xuan.
As each person died, the scene behind Li Xuan slowly dissipated. When Li Xuan reached the end of the corridor, a white light gradually appeared.
Li Xuan glanced back, then turned around and stepped into the emerging white circle.
Buzz.
With a humming sound, Li Xuan's figure reappeared in a void.
Then, a hoarse voice slowly spoke.
"Everyone has their own destiny. What did you see in them? Or, what did you realize?"
Li Xuan pondered for a moment before slowly replying, "The heavens are unpredictable, and fortune and misfortune are fleeting. Caught in the brutal reality, who can guarantee they won't be afflicted by illness? Humans eat grains and grains, so how can they not fall ill? Constant ailments will cause people to suffer greatly."
"But all of this is unavoidable. What is meant to come will always come. What we must do is cherish life and live in the present, before these illnesses arise."
"Face all worldly matters with a bình thường mind. Congratulations, you have passed this trial."
As Li Xuan finished speaking, the hoarse voice sounded again.
The moment the voice fell, Li Xuan felt a pulling force. Having experienced it several times, Li Xuan released his resistance to the spiritual energy. A flash of white light, and Li Xuan vanished from the void.
"Huh, Li Xuan actually passed again!" a man behind Lian Cheng Xue exclaimed in surprise.
Lian Cheng Xue looked at the screen showing Li Xuan, her brows furrowing slightly before relaxing. "This young man is indeed extraordinary. However, the next trial will not be easy. After all, the first four trials test personal comprehension. Let's see if this person can pass the fifth trial."
The others nodded in agreement. The first four trials were about understanding and comprehension of personal realms. The subsequent trials were the true tests of strength.
The next moment, Li Xuan's hand touched the mural again.
Boom!
A spiritual light flashed, and Li Xuan was instantly pulled into the mural.
All he saw was a scene of ruins, like an ancient Asura city.
Within this space, there seemed to be no fluctuations of spiritual energy. But Li Xuan knew that this place was absolutely not as simple as it appeared. The oppressive aura filling the heavens and earth was enough to explain everything.
Immediately after, Li Xuan felt the scenery before him change, and he instantly appeared within the ancient city. Yellow sand filled the sky, and broken swords and ruins lay scattered everywhere, a palpable murderous aura permeating the ancient Asura city.
Roar!
Surrounded by mountains in the distance, a massive figure stood in the center, letting out a terrifying roar that shook the heavens and earth.
Seeing this, Li Xuan knew that the true challenge had begun.
"What kind of monster is this!" Li Xuan murmured, his gaze fixed on the massive dark figure.
"It's Qiongqi! My heavens, it's such a ferocious beast!" As Li Xuan spoke, the Heavenly Dao Brush's voice rang out.
"Qiongqi?" Li Xuan frowned slightly upon hearing this.
"Little master, this fellow is indeed Qiongqi. I never expected such a fierce beast to exist in this Great Thousand World," the Heavenly Dao Brush confirmed.
"Tell me in detail." Li Xuan, seeing that Qiongqi had not yet moved, asked.
"Uh, little master. This fellow exists in the myths and legends of the Milky Way. Its power is immense. I'm not entirely clear about the specifics; only my main body might know," the Heavenly Dao Brush replied.
"I understand," Li Xuan said, nodding. His gaze towards Qiongqi was tinged with a hint of gravity.
Roar!
Just then, Qiongqi let out a world-shattering roar. As if sensing Li Xuan's presence, it instantly spread its wings and swooped towards Li Xuan's location.
Seeing this, Li Xuan's mind stirred. His Master Sword instantly appeared, and he swung it directly at Qiongqi.
Clang!
The Master Sword slashed down, and countless sword shadows swiftly streaked across the air. Qiongqi, sensing the power of this strike, blocked with its wings and charged directly at Li Xuan.
"Such a powerful physique!" Li Xuan was inwardly shocked.
With the power of his current strike, it had not posed the slightest threat to Qiongqi.
"This is interesting." Li Xuan took a deep breath, his eyes gradually narrowing.