Chapter 309: Mandala
Xiao Tian did not linger on Shang Continent but immediately paid the Supreme Liquid fee and used the teleportation array to arrive at Tianluo Continent. This continent, one of the most renowned supercontinents in the Great Thousand World, was vast and teeming with countless factions like stars in the sky.
Due to the absence of a super-strong force and the involvement of numerous factions, the continent was chaotic and had never been unified. Of course, that was in later times. In ancient times, the Ancient Heavenly Palace dominated Tianluo Continent as a superpower. Even in an era filled with mighty figures, the Ancient Heavenly Palace stood out, thanks to its founder, the Heavenly Emperor, one of the Nine Emperors of ancient times.
Xiao Tian's purpose in coming to Tianluo Continent was twofold: to bring the continent under his control and, more importantly, to obtain the Heavenly Emperor's "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones." This technique, one of the thirty-six supreme divine abilities of ancient times, would allow him to become three Heavenly Supremes upon his ascension.
In a world where strength reigns supreme, only formidable power is truly reliable.
Upon arriving on Tianluo Continent, Xiao Tian immediately headed to the Great Luo Heavenly Domain. The domain's ruler, Mandala, had escaped from the Ancient Heavenly Palace. With her help, entering the Ancient Heavenly Palace would be less dangerous.
Great Luo Heaven was a massive floating island in the sky, covered by a radiant barrier, with countless palaces and streams of light darting across, creating a grand spectacle.
Xiao Tian approached Great Luo Heaven, and in front of him was a massive gate of light, the only entrance. With his current strength, breaking the protective formation would be easy, but he needed to seek help.
"Stop right there! Great Luo Heaven forbids outsiders from trespassing. Those who violate this rule will be killed without mercy!"
As he got closer, a stern voice rang out. At the gate, a hundred guards in black armor, armed with spears, stood watch. Xiao Tian glanced at them coldly, causing them to shiver as if a prehistoric beast had locked onto them.
Even the Three Emperors had never given them such a feeling. This indicated that Xiao Tian's strength far surpassed the Three Emperors, reaching the level of Earth Supreme.
"I wish to meet the ruler of Great Luo Heaven," Xiao Tian said calmly.
A guard captain stepped forward respectfully, "Please wait a moment, sir. I will report immediately."
Soon, a small figure in black clothes flew out from the gate of light. This small figure was an eleven or twelve-year-old girl with long, knee-length black hair, fair skin, and a delicate face like a porcelain doll—very cute. Despite her adorable appearance, her golden eyes exuded a natural aura of authority.
As soon as Xiao Tian saw her, he recognized her as Mandala, the ruler of Great Luo Heaven.
"Are you the one seeking me?" Mandala asked, her young voice filled with curiosity.
"Yes," Xiao Tian nodded. "I need your help with an important matter."
Mandala looked puzzled, "Your strength far exceeds mine, yet you need my help?"
Xiao Tian secretly transmitted his voice, "I plan to enter the Ancient Heavenly Palace and need your assistance."
Mandala's eyes narrowed, "Who are you?"
Xiao Tian continued his transmission, "You only need to know that if we join forces, you can suppress the curse within you."
After a moment of silence, Mandala replied, "The Ancient Heavenly Palace is hidden in the void, impossible to find!"
This was true. Many forces on Tianluo Continent had secretly searched for the Ancient Heavenly Palace but never found it.
"I have a way," Xiao Tian transmitted. "If we find it, we can share its treasures. If not, it won't affect you."
"Alright, I'll go with you," Mandala finally agreed after a brief hesitation.
They left the Great Luo Heavenly Domain and headed west on Tianluo Continent, toward a region of extreme cold, where the entire world was frozen. The cold was so intense that even ordinary Supremes couldn't withstand it, and the fierce winds could tear them apart instantly. However, for Earth Supremes like Xiao Tian, who was almost a Heavenly Supreme, it posed no threat.
They stopped deep in the western region.
"The Ancient Heavenly Palace is here?" Mandala asked, confused.
Despite escaping from the palace, she had lost many memories, so she didn't know its exact location.
"Yes, it's in this frozen land," Xiao Tian confirmed, closing his eyes and expanding his soul power to explore the surroundings.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
One day, Xiao Tian suddenly opened his eyes, "I've found it!"
"Found it?" Mandala was incredulous. If the Heavenly Emperor's legacy was so easily found, it would have been opened long ago.
"Why would I lie?" Xiao Tian rolled his eyes. "Are you coming or not? I can go alone."
"Let's go," Mandala decided, knowing he meant no harm. His power far exceeded hers, and if he intended to harm her, he would have done so already.
"Don't resist," Xiao Tian warned, enveloping her in spatial energy and pulling her into the void space.
The Ancient Heavenly Palace remained undiscovered because it wasn't in the physical world but hidden in the void. Xiao Tian had acquired the Space Ancestral Symbol and, after comprehending a hundred reincarnations under the Bodhi Tree, reached a profound understanding of spatial power. Otherwise, even with a general location, someone else might not find it.
After traveling through the void for a while, they saw ancient palaces emitting a primordial aura—mysterious and awe-inspiring.
"It really is the Ancient Heavenly Palace!" Mandala exclaimed, "Your spatial mastery is impressive. Ordinary upper Earth Supremes wouldn't dare enter the void, fearing they couldn't return."
The void lacked spiritual energy, so ordinary experts would either perish or, if lucky, find another lower plane.
"The Great Thousand World is full of wonders. This is nothing," Xiao Tian replied humbly. He wasn't a Heavenly Supreme yet, so there was no room for arrogance.
(End of Chapter)
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