Primordial Star Scripture

Divine Master Jiuyuan was courteous to Ye Chen, and naturally, Ye Chen felt a bit more at ease.

He certainly didn't want a Divine Master powerhouse to always look down on him with indifference.

Under the guidance of Divine Master Jiuyuan, the two exited the Fifth Commander's area and returned to the grand hall from earlier. Then, they proceeded along the largest central pathway ahead.

After walking for roughly the time it takes to brew a pot of tea, Ye Chen suddenly saw a towering purple mountain appear before him!

"Is this the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain'?"

"Why didn't I see this mountain earlier outside the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm'?"

Ye Chen looked up at the towering purple mountain ahead, utterly shocked in his heart.

Ye Chen could sense that, even from afar, the massive mountain emanated an endless Divine Soul Power, as if the entire mountain was composed entirely of incredibly potent Divine Soul energy.

At this moment, Divine Master Jiuyuan turned to Ye Chen and said, "Ye Chen, this is the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' that you must cross. If you fail to pass through it, you will be forever trapped within the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm,' unless you break through to the Divine Master Realm to leave."

"Let's go. I'll explain the specifics of crossing the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' when we reach its base."

Swoosh.

Under Divine Master Jiuyuan's lead, Ye Chen flew directly toward the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain ahead.

From a distance, the entire "Purple Crystal Divine Mountain" appeared to be an immense purple mountain. But as Ye Chen approached it, he realized that from the foot of the mountain stretched countless purple steps, ascending continuously to the mountain's peak!

The number of steps was no less than tens of thousands!

"Divine Master, is this what the Second Commander referred to earlier as the 'Purple Crystal Divine Path'?" Ye Chen asked Divine Master Jiuyuan.

Previously, the Second Commander Qing Shan Divine Master had mentioned that crossing the "Purple Crystal Divine Mountain" meant traversing the "Purple Crystal Divine Path" within it. As long as one could ascend from the mountain's base to its peak, they would be considered to have passed through the "Purple Crystal Divine Mountain."

Looking at these steps, Ye Chen didn't notice anything particularly unusual about them.

"That's correct. These thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three purple steps collectively form the 'Purple Crystal Divine Path.' If you can traverse all these steps, you will reach a spatial gateway that will directly return you to the Green Light Safe Zone in the Sea of Mist."

"However, don't assume the 'Purple Crystal Divine Path' is so easy to cross. Ye Chen, you can try stepping onto the first step to see for yourself."

Hearing this, Ye Chen grew even more curious about the so-called "Purple Crystal Divine Path."

He took a deep breath and stepped forward onto the first purple step.

Instantly.

Ye Chen felt a terrifying storm sweep toward the depths of his Divine Soul.

This storm did not harm his physical body or True Qi but directly targeted his Divine Soul.

It was a genuine Divine Soul attack!

Ye Chen was extremely familiar with Divine Soul Attack Methods.

The "Nine Swords of Annihilation" and "Mysterious Spirit Thousand Sword Skills" that he practiced were both Divine Soul Attack Methods. However, Ye Chen's methods utilized Divine Soul Power to attack opponents, which could also harm their physical bodies and True Qi.

But Ye Chen noticed that the Divine Soul attacks of the "Purple Crystal Divine Path" were purer in nature, seemingly aimed at utterly extinguishing his Divine Soul, with all the attack power focused solely on annihilating his soul.

Fortunately, Ye Chen had already cultivated his Divine Soul to the strength of the "Blue Divine Soul" level, and his inherent Divine Soul Power was immensely strong. He barely managed to withstand the terrifying assault of the Divine Soul storm.

Even so, standing on only the first step, he wavered slightly.

This made Ye Chen's expression change drastically.

If even the first step could make him tremble, and with over thirty-thousand steps remaining, each progressively more perilous, could he possibly pass through?

Ye Chen lifted his foot and moved toward the second step.

As soon as he stepped forward, the storm attacking his Divine Soul became even more terrifying. Ye Chen's soul perceived a destructive black storm surging toward him as if it could obliterate everything in its path.

This time, standing on the second step, Ye Chen didn't just tremble—he was directly overpowered by the storm and sent hurtling back down to the first step, barely regaining his balance.

At this moment, Divine Master Jiuyuan's laughter rang out beside him: "Ye Chen, don't force your way upward."

"This 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' serves as both a test from the Heavenly God Mountain and a fortune bestowed upon you. The test won't kill you. At most, you'll fail and remain trapped here."

"The fortune lies in learning the two Secret Skills hidden within the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.' Once you master them, you can pass through the mountain with ease. These two Secret Skills are also highly beneficial for your Divine Soul cultivation."

Two Secret Skills?

Ye Chen turned to Divine Master Jiuyuan and asked, "There are specific Divine Skills to learn within this 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain'?"

Ye Chen had originally thought he would need to rely solely on his current strength to cross the "Purple Crystal Divine Mountain." He didn't expect that the true test involved mastering two Secret Skills.

Divine Master Jiuyuan explained, "The Heavenly God Mountain doesn't set obstacles without reason. The fact that you've already passed through the Three Great Killing Formations is impressive, so the Heavenly God Mountain will give you a chance."

"After all, the stronger you become, the greater the likelihood of entering the Cosmic Sea one day. This universe is under the jurisdiction of the 'Ancestral God Temple.' When you enter the Cosmic Sea, you'll also fall under their territory. Naturally, they hope that more powerful individuals emerge from this universe."

"Thus, the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' offers an opportunity for Heaven's Chosen ones. If you can master those two Secret Skills and pass through the mountain, you will gain this fortune. Once you leave, it will significantly accelerate your growth. If you fail to learn the skills or cross the mountain, Heavenly God Mountain will not consider you an exceptional Heaven's Chosen worthy of leniency. You'll remain here and continue cultivating through the refining of Purple Silver Beads."

Divine Master Jiuyuan's explanation made Ye Chen nod in understanding.

From the perspective of the "Ancestral God Temple," this approach was indeed logical.

"Divine Master, where can I find these two Secret Skills?" Ye Chen asked.

Divine Master Jiuyuan pointed toward another direction. "Follow me; I'll take you there."

When Ye Chen and Divine Master Jiuyuan flew to a location not far from the "Purple Crystal Divine Path," they saw numerous inscriptions carved into a section of the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.

These inscriptions were divided into two parts: one detailed the "Amethyst Soul Protection Skills," a Divine Soul Defense Cultivation Technique, and the other described the "Amethyst Soul Slaying Skills," a Divine Soul Attack Cultivation Technique.

Ye Chen began committing all the spells to memory.

"The only individuals capable of mastering these two techniques in a short time are Heaven's Chosen with extremely strong Divine Souls."

"Ye Chen, now that you've seen the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain,' focus on completing the 'Purple Silver Pearl Refining' task first. Afterward, you can dedicate yourself to mastering these techniques before attempting the mountain again."

Once Ye Chen memorized the techniques, Divine Master Jiuyuan led him back to the Fifth Commander's area.

Ye Chen then began his first task: refining Purple Silver Beads.

Since Ye Chen opted for the quickest method of refining basic Purple Silver Beads, it only took him three days to successfully refine a batch of raw mineral water into initial Purple Silver Beads, completing the task with ease.

However, Ye Chen did not immediately return to the "Purple Crystal Divine Mountain" to train. Instead, he stayed in the Fifth Commander's area to cultivate.

This area had an abundance of Purple Silver Beads available for cultivation, so Ye Chen naturally made the most of it.

His enhanced Divine Soul strength even left Divine Master Jiuyuan impressed, granting him unrestricted access to the resources.

For the next several days, Ye Chen absorbed the immense Divine Soul Power within the Purple Silver Beads to further enhance his soul, while simultaneously studying the two Secret Skills of the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.

At the same time, Ye Chen took the opportunity to delve deeper into his top-tier Mysterious Heavenly Divine Art, the "Mysterious Spirit Thousand Sword Skills."

Previously, Ye Chen could control only about 300 flying swords.

Now, with his Divine Soul having reached the Blue Divine Soul level and after absorbing countless Purple Silver Beads, his soul was far stronger than when he first entered Heavenly God Mountain.

Ye Chen was able to gain full mastery over the 1,001 flying swords stored within the "Gourd Sword." In just one day, he brought the "Mysterious Spirit Thousand Sword Skills" to Great Accomplishment.

Previously, Ye Chen's combat power had already reached the level of a Mid-Tier Immortal Divine Venerable. Now, he sensed that he had become a standout figure among even the Mid-Tier Immortal Divine Venerables, and he might even stand a chance in battle against Upper Immortal Divine Venerables!

With the treasures in his possession, Ye Chen no longer feared opponents in the Divine Venerable Realm, regardless of whether they were Earthly Divine Venerables, Heavenly Divine Venerables, or even Immortal Divine Venerables!

A Divine King who could stand against Divine Venerables without fear.

This was Ye Chen's current state!

After mastering the "Mysterious Spirit Thousand Sword Skills," Ye Chen fully shifted his focus to the two Secret Skills of the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain.

These Secret Skills, granted as a fortune by the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain, also formed the key to its challenge. Ye Chen naturally wouldn't slack off.

In a chamber made entirely of Purple Silver Beads, arranged by Divine Master Jiuyuan, Ye Chen began his intensive cultivation.

This training lasted for another sixteen days.

By this point, Ye Chen had been in the Fifth Commander's area for a total of twenty days.

With forty-five days remaining until the end of the allotted three months for exploring the second world of Heavenly God Mountain, the "Sea of Mist," Ye Chen had less than forty-five days left to conquer the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain!

While Divine Master Jiuyuan and the Sovereigns of the Fifth Commander's area were pondering whether Ye Chen would master the two Secret Skills and pass through the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain—

On his twenty-first day in the Fifth Commander's area, Ye Chen emerged from his cultivation chamber and flew out.

After notifying Divine Master Jiuyuan, Ye Chen followed him toward the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain once more.

"Ye Chen, do you truly have the confidence to challenge the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain now?" Divine Master Jiuyuan looked at Ye Chen with a mixture of doubt and amazement.

To Divine Master Jiuyuan, it seemed almost impossible to master the two Secret Skills in such a short period.

Ye Chen smiled faintly. "Divine Master, I haven't fully mastered them yet. However, I plan to continue refining my understanding of the techniques directly at the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain. I believe I can give it a try."

Ye Chen had reached a critical stage in cultivating the techniques. He needed to challenge the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain to further understand how to apply the skills and continue his progress.

Hearing this, Divine Master Jiuyuan nodded with anticipation.

As long as Ye Chen dared to challenge the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain, it was promising!

As Divine Master Jiuyuan and Ye Chen passed through the largest passageway in the grand hall en route to the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain, a Sovereign from the Second Commander's area gleamed with a sharp light in his eyes.

"The Second Commander requested I keep an eye on when Ye Chen attempts the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain. It seems he's ready now. I'd better inform the Second Commander immediately!"

Moments later, the Sovereign reported the news of Ye Chen heading toward the Purple Crystal Divine Mountain to the Second Commander Qing Shan Divine Master.

After the Sovereign departed, Qing Shan Divine Master immediately summoned Sima Liao to his side.

"Sima Liao, are you truly planning to deal with Ye Chen?" Qing Shan Divine Master asked, staring at Sima Liao.