On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

"I accept."

Chen Tian didn't refuse the old man. He already felt the urge to enter the lake and search for the elemental crystal inside.

The old man mentioned that this lake could help someone comprehend laws, maybe it contains multiple elemental crystals, which is why it had this effect.

Chen Tian knew that obtaining an elemental crystal would greatly enhance his powers. Just using the fire crystal allowed him, who could already fight against cultivators above his realm, to compete with those at an even higher level.

Whatever happens, Chen Tian knew he needed to get his hands on the elemental crystal hidden within the lake.

"Good. I assure you, young man, you won't regret this."

The old man smiled, a mysterious light twinkling in his eyes.

When the old man's eyes met Chen Tian's for the first time, he realized that Chen Tian was far from ordinary.

Not only did he have a Dragon bloodline, but his foundation was also more solid than most geniuses in the heavens.

Given the old man's experience, it was easy to see that Chen Tian had boundless potential. That's why the old man decided to bet everything today; he had been here so long he stopped counting the years.

Now, after hearing about the outside world, the old man was filled with a deep sense of longing and depression, knowing all the people he knew were long gone.

'No matter what, our divine white tiger clan will not end here.'

"Child, you don't have to worry and leave everything to this old man." The old man's voice, though raspy with age, carried an unwavering conviction.

Baihu had no choice but to nod at the old man's words, feeling a sense of reassurance wash over her.

'For mother and my dream.'

Inwardly, Baihu made a promise to herself as she gazed at the old man with gratitude.

The old man was giving her a chance to continue the legacy of their clan and fulfill her mother's dream.

With determination in her eyes, Baihu knew she would do everything in her power to ensure that the tiger clan would not end with her. She would honor her mother's memory and make her proud by carrying on their lineage.

Seeing the determination on Baihu's face, the old man nodded in approval and smiled softly, greatly pleased with her. If her personality was weak, the old man would have frowned and doubted her ability.

But Baihu's determination reassured him that she was the right choice.

"Good. Since both of you have accepted this, it's time to start the trial and prove yourselves worthy of leading the tiger clan," the old man declared, his voice filled with pride.

The old man walked with Chen Tian and Baihu to the lake in the middle of the Tiger Clan's sacred grounds.

A subtle aura of spiritual energy rippled across the surface of the lake, hinting at its extraordinary nature.

"Both of you can enter this lake," the old man said, his gaze fixed on the two. "Only you, child, will face this trial since you're a divine white tiger. As for the young man beside you, I hope you can help her when the time comes."

"Sure, what do I need to do?" Chen Tian asked.

The old man looked at Chen Tian and Baihu, his eyes filled with wisdom and knowledge that seemed to span centuries.

"Use your bloodline when the time is right," he said cryptically, before turning to walk away.

"???"

Chen Tian and Baihu were puzzled to see the old man leaving.

Aren't you going to stay?

Both Chen Tian and Baihu exchanged confused looks, unsure of where the old man was heading.

"Well, let's just do as he wanted us to do," Chen Tian decided.

"Mm, sure," Baihu replied.

"Are you nervous?" Chen Tian's voice, barely a whisper in the hushed atmosphere, asked. His gaze flickered towards her.

Baihu, her face a mask of calm, met Chen Tian's eyes. Her body tensed slightly before she replied, "A little, but I need to do this to fulfill my dream. My mother would be proud of me if I succeeded."

Chen Tian nodded in understanding, a small smile playing on his lips. "Don't worry, I am here to help," he reassured her.

Baihu returned the smile, her confidence bolstered by his support. For the first time since they met, both of them felt a sense of unity and understanding between them.

"What are you two waiting for? Get in the lake."

Suddenly, the old man's voice echoed in the room. Clearly, he wasn't here, but his voice filled the empty space.

Chen Tian and Baihu exchanged a look before taking a deep breath and stepping into the lake together. Baihu was already wearing a stunning white dress.

The V-shaped neckline of her dress accentuated her collarbones, adding a subtle allure. The short sleeves were puffed and gathered at the shoulders, creating a romantic and feminine touch.

As Baihu entered the water with her bare feet peeking out from underneath the hem of her dress, the fabric clung to her form as she moved gracefully through the water.

Chen Tian couldn't help but admire how the dress allowed glimpses of Baihu's silhouette beneath, enhancing her beauty even more.

'Even I am tempted!'

Chen Tian's gaze lingered on Baihu for a while before her entire body was fully in the water, leaving nothing to the imagination. The way the dress hugged her curves and the water glistened on her skin made Chen Tian's heart race.

Chen Tian floated alongside Baihu in the tranquil waters of the lake. It was only when both of them were fully submerged that the old man's voice sounded again.

"From now on, the trial will start. Child, be ready. As for you, young man, you can try and comprehend the laws, since the girl won't need your help for a while." The old man's words echoed in the room.

Before Baihu and Chen Tian could react, a wave of energy made the water in the lake start to boil and churn violently, as if a storm raged beneath its surface.

Raw and potent energy surged forth from the depths, weaving intricate patterns in the air that shimmered with an ethereal glow.

Chen Tian, his senses heightened by the sudden influx of spiritual energy, felt the presence of law —immense, to the point where it was almost overwhelming.

Baihu, on the other hand, seemed to be in a trance-like state, her eyes suddenly closed, and the lifelike statues surrounding the lake started shining with an otherworldly brilliance.

The water coming out of the tiger statues transformed into a certain iridescent hue, swirling and dancing in intricate patterns that mirrored the energy pulsating from the depths of the lake.

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In another place in the realm, where everything was as white and pure as untouched snow, a figure stood watching a crystal orb that glowed with the same iridescent hue as the water in the lake.

The old man gazed at the orb, noticing small cracks beginning to form on its surface. The cracks looked old and weathered, as if they had been there for centuries.

Many new cracks started appearing, branching out like intricate spider webs across the orb's surface. The old man's face contorted into a look of concern as the orb's glow began to dim, the darkness seeping in from the cracks like an ominous shadow.

With a sigh, a stream of white energy poured out from his body and surrounded the orb, enveloping it in a protective barrier. The cracks slowly began to fade away as the orb regained its brightness.

Closing his eyes, the old man concentrated his energy, directing it into the orb with purpose. If Chen Tian were present to witness the old man channeling his energy, he would have been astonished.

The old man was not utilizing ordinary Qi but Immortal Qi, a rare and potent energy exclusive to immortal cultivators.

Recovering Immortal Qi for an immortal cultivator demands significant time and effort. If not in a place where immortal Qi is abundant, it could take years to replenish.

But the old man was determined to do whatever it took to restore the orb to its full power. As the orb continued to glow brighter and brighter, the room filled with a warm and comforting light.

"Child, everything depends on you now."