Master of Heaven and Earth - -

“Elder Yanyan, is there any danger for Leng Yan?” Shui Yunyao finally couldn’t hold back and asked anxiously.

“Don’t worry, not only is there no danger for him, but he’s also encountered a great opportunity!” Yanyan’s face showed a slight unease as his eyes flashed a peculiar look.

“Opportunity? I don’t see it. All I know is that Leng-Ge is in danger!” Long Qing looked at Leng Yan amidst the azure light and said worriedly.

“You can’t see it because you don’t have memories of your past life!” Yanyan cleared his throat, his eyes shifting left and right, and continued.

“The place he’s in now is called ‘purgatory.’ It’s a very mysterious place. Anyone who enters it must undergo trials. Even if they fail, they won’t die, but it will consume some vital energy. However, if they pass, it’s immensely beneficial for those cultivating dao.

The trial is undergone by the soul in purgatory, while the physical body is placed in another space. The body of Leng Yan that just dissipated was merely a vessel.

During the trial, if the person can’t bear it and their will dissipates, the soul returns to the physical body, and the trial is considered a failure.

Most people can’t withstand the pain of the trial before the vessel disappears; their will dissipates, and they leave in failure. But Leng Yan’s vessel disappeared, yet his will did not, and he even formed a body of belief. Such a scenario I’ve only seen in ancient texts,” Yanyan said softly, looking at Leng Yan.

“What is a body of belief? I’ve never heard of it?” Shui Yunyao asked in confusion.

“A body of belief can only be formed in purgatory! Belief is the advancement of will. When a person’s willpower reaches its peak, it transforms into the power of belief, and in purgatory, this power forms a body of belief!”

The successful formation of a body of belief indicates that purgatory will carry out soul refinement on Leng Yan, enhancing his soul power! Such a rare encounter is not something everyone gets,” Yanyan explained.

“Are you sure Leng-Ge won’t be in danger?” Long Qing stared intently at Yanyan and asked.

“To be honest, I don’t know either!”

Only a few dozen people have ever had the opportunity for such soul refinement, and these individuals are now leaders across various realms, such as the four Immortal Lords of the immortal realm and the four Demon Lords of the demon realm.

Even those individuals only managed to pass the soul refinement and stopped at the second stage. Originally, I just needed Leng Yan to stay in the ice hell for five days to pass, but unexpectedly, this kid managed to trigger soul refinement!” Yanyan, unable to look Long Qing directly in the eyes, stepped back a couple of steps, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

“If something happens to Leng-Ge, I won’t forgive you!” Long Qing stomped her foot and ran to the front of the azure light, looking on worriedly.

Shui Yunyao, on the other hand, remained calm. It wasn’t that she was unconcerned about Leng Yan, but she knew that all she could do now was wait and silently support him.

As the three watched Leng Yan anxiously, suddenly a loud explosion was heard. The ancient mirror shattered, and the azure light dissipated, its image slowly vanishing.

“How could this happen!” Unable to see Leng Yan’s situation, Shui Yunyao asked nervously.

“This is likely the rule of purgatory! The happenings inside are not meant to be observed by outsiders!” Yanyan shook his head.

When the ancient mirror shattered, in the fire hell, flames suddenly surged massively toward Leng Yan’s location, gathering around him.

In an instant, all the flames enveloped Leng Yan, forming what appeared to be a large cauldron from the outside.

Inside the cauldron, Leng Yan wandered without consciousness. Suddenly, a wisp of white flame rose from beneath his feet, gradually growing larger and surrounding him.

The once-illusory form became more solid and powerful under the blaze of the white flames.

These white flames are known as soul fire, and the form being solidified at this moment is the true body of belief. Once the body of belief is fully formed, Leng Yan’s consciousness will return, and his soul will be refined and elevated through the burning of the soul fire, ultimately merging with the body of belief!

After three days, the body of belief was completely formed, and Leng Yan’s consciousness had returned.

Surrounded by pervasive flames, Leng Yan surprisingly felt no heat. Instead, within the soul fire, he felt an incredible sense of comfort, as if his mind had reached a state of clarity and tranquility.

Even though Leng Yan wasn’t sure what exactly was happening, he was certain that what he was going through now would be incredibly beneficial for him.

Without overthinking it, Leng Yan continued to maintain his state of tranquility. Under the burning of the soul fire, his soul became more and more solid, eventually taking on Leng Yan’s likeness. Standing next to the body of belief, it looked as though there were two identical Leng Yans.

Anyone witnessing this scene would be shocked because the transformation in Leng Yan’s soul mirrored the process of consolidating the primordial spirit upon entering the Heavenly Realm. However, this soul body was even more solid and powerful than a typical primordial spirit.

After six days, under the influence of the soul fire, the body of belief and the soul body merged into one. Leng Yan’s consciousness fully took over this new form.

Opening his eyes, Leng Yan moved his new body and was certain that it was a thousand times sturdier than his physical form. Nonetheless, as this form was essentially his soul, if it were to shatter, it would mean the destruction of his soul, so he must take great care to protect it.

“Is this considered passing the first stage?” Leng Yan murmured to himself. He wasn’t exactly sure how he got through it, as many things remained unclear.

While Leng Yan was lost in confusion, the surroundings began to change. The pervasive flames suddenly receded, and around him, grass and flowers began to bloom. A gentle breeze swept by, carrying a faint floral scent.

As flowers carpeted the landscape, butterflies emerged among them, fluttering gracefully, creating an incredibly beautiful picture.

“Is this the second stage?” Leng Yan wondered, somewhat entranced by the scene around him.

Despite the enchanting scenery, Leng Yan remained vigilant, knowing it was still a test.

Suddenly, he heard the playful laughter of women. In the distance, six or seven beautiful maidens, dressed in various colorful garments, appeared to descend like celestial beings, walking toward Leng Yan.

Upon closer inspection, each of these women possessed extraordinary beauty, rivaling the grace and elegance of Shui Yunyao.

“Sir, where do you come from? Why have our sisters never seen you before?” asked a maiden dressed in green, lightly covering her red lips with a green silk scarf, her voice laced with a lark-like melody.

Leng Yan furrowed his brows. He wasn’t sure if this situation was real or just an illusion-should he respond or remain silent?

After a moment of thought, Leng Yan decided to probe with a question. He stepped back slightly and smiled, “Ladies, I’ve lost my way and ended up here by accident! Could you tell me where this place is?”

“Lost? Don’t fool us, sir! This is ‘Purgatory,’ the most special realm in all existence,” said the lady in yellow, her expression slightly displeased. “Everyone who ends up here must undergo a test. Judging by your cautious demeanor, you must be someone cultivating dao.”

“Please don’t take offense, sir. My sister has a bit of a harsh temperament. This place is filled with dangers, so it’s right to be cautious,” the lady in orange said with a gentle smile.

Leng Yan was truly at a loss here. These women seemed capable of seeing through his thoughts.

“Do you happen to know how one can pass this stage?” Leng Yan asked calmly.

“Pass? Even if I knew, I wouldn’t tell you! How long has it been? You’re the first man to arrive here in ages. I must marry you and serve you well, so don’t even think about leaving!” exclaimed the lady in red. Her garment appeared almost transparent, revealing her blushing skin. Her eyes were alluring, her tongue slightly visible, exuding a wild beauty that sparked a sudden, uncontrollable heat and primal urge within Leng Yan.

Men naturally possess a desire for conquest, and a woman exuding such raw allure has an irresistible appeal.

“Look, you’re scaring him!” the green-robed woman chided the lady in red, then looked sincerely at Leng Yan. “Sir, while my elder sister may have been a bit forward, this is truly what we all desire. Should you choose to stay, we sisters shall serve you and make your life filled with joy.”

These seven extraordinary beauties, each with their own charm and distinct personalities, would make any man consider himself fortunate beyond measure to have but one, yet here they all were, offering themselves to Leng Yan.

“This is an illusory realm! If I agree to stay, I’ll be trapped here forever! This test is one of the mind,” Leng Yan realized. He suppressed his inner impulses, steadied his spiritual mind, and began to think clearly and strategically.