Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 1391: Chapter 1393: Ten Ancient Paths

The Ghost Cave, thousands of people surged inside in a mighty torrent, every gaze cold and razor‑sharp. It looked like an ordinary journey, yet everyone was acutely aware that since this Celestial Mirror Ghost Cave contained such terrifying Heavenly Dao pressure, it must be hiding some earth‑shattering, unknown secret.

Perhaps, within it truly lay a heaven‑defying opportunity.

They all came from the Central Region of Yanzhou, and each one possessed extraordinary talent.

Their purpose in coming to temper themselves in the Yanzhou Ancient Realm—was it not precisely to seek opportunities to strengthen themselves, so that after leaving the Ancient Realm, they could be recruited by the seven great Cultivation Holy Lands of Yanzhou and join their ranks?

Therefore, where there was opportunity, there would naturally be contention.

And indeed, things were exactly as they had guessed.

Though the Heavenly Dao within the Ghost Cave was terrifying, with thousands sharing it, they could barely endure; they would not be directly annihilated by the power of the Heavenly Dao here.

However, with thousands of people advancing beneath that rolling pressure, no one knew how many days they walked within the Ghost Cave before, at last, ancient roads appeared ahead. Counting carefully, there were exactly ten, as if prepared specifically for the people of the ten great powers.

Seeing this scene, the experts of the various powers all had strange looks in their eyes.

In the Yanzhou Ancient Realm, there were ten great powers.

And here, there were ten ancient roads.

Moreover, at a single glance, each ancient road seemed to have no end.

While feeling this strangeness in their hearts, everyone also grew more cautious.

Even Xiao Tianyu, Li Fei, Bai Bufan, Mo Qingluan, Jue Chen, Lihen Heaven, Li Yuan... and the others did not dare to be careless. They all felt that the Heavenly Dao pressure on each ancient road was stronger than elsewhere.

As if, the instant they stepped on, they would enter a gate of life and death, a path leading straight to Hell.

"So strong, do you feel it?" Bai Bufan transmitted his voice to Xiao Tianyu and the others. Xiao Tianyu nodded slightly. "Be careful."

"I know!" Bai Bufan had always been arrogant. His long hair suddenly fluttered as his gaze locked onto one of the ancient roads. "I want to see what exactly is contained on this ancient road!"

"Alright." Xiao Tianyu nodded, his eyes fixed on Bai Bufan’s back. If the slightest mishap occurred, Xiao Tianyu would immediately rush out to save him.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~

Many gazes fell onto Bai Bufan, all tinged with shock, yet no one spoke.

Bai Bufan was willing to risk himself and take the lead; they did not mind letting him be the vanguard.

If anything happened to Bai Bufan, they could immediately withdraw from the Ghost Cave.

Bang~

Right after, Bai Bufan took a step forward, his foot landing on the very middle ancient road. His long hair flew, his bearing incomparably outstanding.

Yet in that instant, Bai Bufan felt an incomparably vast heavenly might descend from above, pressing onto his shoulders, causing him to grunt as his blood and qi surged violently.

But his will did not bend.

Bang~

Under the gaze of the multitude, he took a second step.

With the second step, the heavenly might grew even more terrifying, abruptly crashing down upon Bai Bufan’s body. His white robes were stained with blood, yet his steps did not halt; he continued forward and took a third step.

Buzz~

Boundless Heavenly Dao surged, endless and inexhaustible. Above Bai Bufan’s head, a massive Heavenly Dao vortex had already formed, as if it wished to devour everything.

This scene made far too many people tremble. The ten ancient roads all had no end. If one were to proceed step by step like this, when would they ever reach the end? And with such Heavenly Dao—if the entire road was like this...

There was no need to try; they could directly turn back.

What everyone was thinking was not without reason. With the road endless, and heavenly pressure with every step, no matter how great one’s talent, they would simply be worn to death along the path and would not get far at all.

Bang~

Just as everyone was thinking this, Bai Bufan stepped out a fourth time. Yet as that foot landed, Bai Bufan suddenly felt his body lighten, as though the heavenly might vanished.

Even the Heavenly Dao vortex in the void disappeared without a trace.

What was going on?

After three steps, was there no more heavenly might?

Just as they had guessed, Bai Bufan lifted his foot and continued forward. His steps were light. Though there was still heavenly might falling upon him, it was no longer significant. Even if he could not tread the air, walking on foot posed no issue.

With Bai Bufan’s success, others also lifted their feet one after another and strolled toward the ancient roads. However, how many could be like Bai Bufan, stepping past those three steps and passing the most difficult first checkpoint?

Boom, boom~

Suddenly, continuous booms rang out along the ancient roads. Of those who stepped onto them, the vast majority were blasted away by the dreadful heavenly might. Several could not withstand the Heavenly Dao’s power and died miserably on the spot.

Perhaps the one who created this Ghost Cave deliberately set this checkpoint to test them.

If one was not a heaven‑favored genius, they could forget about setting foot onto the ancient road; even though it was only three steps, it could still take their lives.

What was happening?

Those in the back were shaken to the core at this sight. Among those who had just stepped onto the ancient roads, only half managed to take three steps and pass the checkpoint, while the vast majority were suppressed and slain by the road’s heavenly might right upon it.

How terrifying was this scene?

Failing to pass the checkpoint meant one would very likely leave their bones buried here.

Yet everyone who entered this place was a dazzling figure; naturally, they were unwilling to concede defeat.

After half of the first wave passed, the second wave quickly followed.

After half a day, among the thousands, half had been eliminated; many were even suppressed and killed on the ancient roads, blood flowing like rivers, the scene extremely tragic.

Even so, it still could not block their road of advance.

In a world where Martial Arts reign supreme, if one is not strong, they become merely a stepping stone for others’ rise. Only by pressing ever forward, breaking limits, and achieving themselves can their talent ascend another step.

At this moment, those who had yet to step onto the ancient roads were already few.

Xiao Tianyu swept a glance at Li Fei and Mo Qingluan and said, "Li Fei, you choose one road. Qingluan, you and I will choose another together."

"Alright!" Li Fei nodded.

The three brothers intended to choose three different ancient roads.

Moreover, Xiao Tianyu’s arrangement was carefully considered. The ten ancient roads very likely contained ten different opportunities. With the three of them choosing three roads, their chances of obtaining an opportunity would be much higher.

Besides, Xiao Tianyu was very at ease with Li Fei and Bai Bufan’s talent. For people of Yanzhou to kill them would not be easy.

As for Mo Qingluan, her strength was comparatively weaker.

Given Mo Qingluan’s talent, Xiao Tianyu would normally be able to rest easy. However, Mo Qingluan had little experience of the wider world and lacked martial experience; she could easily suffer losses, so Xiao Tianyu wished to keep her at his side.

After Li Fei made his choice, Xiao Tianyu led Mo Qingluan to the ancient road at the very edge and stepped onto it.

Just then, a gentle, delicate voice sounded from behind. "This little girl will follow Young Master Xiao then!"

This voice came from Yang Qian’Er.

Then, under the gaze of many, Yang Qian’Er indeed chose the same ancient road as Xiao Tianyu, stirring a wave of envy. There was already a beauty at Xiao Tianyu’s side.

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