I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

Chapter 749 Proving Strength!

Jiang Wang's lips curled into a faint smile. His fingertips remained on the array's core, feeling the immense power emanating from it. His tone remained calm: "Heavenly pressure? Senior is joking. My cultivation method is inherently focused on the physical body. Let alone Heavenly pressure, even the power of chaos cannot harm me in the slightest."

"But you, venerable one, have guarded this mountain for countless eons. Did you never once think of leaving here to see the outside world?"

The mountain god's voice deepened, carrying a hint of melancholy yet also a touch of determination: "Leave? How could I not want to leave? It's just that I was entrusted by the will of the Great Dao to guard the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique until a destined person arrives. Only if that destined person takes the technique can I be freed."

Besides, Mount Hunyuan is a place where spiritual veins converge, existing since the beginning of chaos. Although the outside world is prosperous, it lacks such pure chaotic energy. Staying here is also a form of cultivation for me.”

"A destined person?"

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his voice, "How does Senior know that I am the destined one? What if I am just an imposter who takes the cultivation technique and then acts recklessly? Wouldn't Senior be going against the will of the Great Dao?"

The mountain god laughed, a laugh like the clashing of rocks, deep and powerful: "Little fellow, you're quite interesting."

The Great Dao's will personally guided you here. Your physical cultivation has reached the level of a Chaos Spiritual Treasure, and your soul is as refined as a god. Although you have treasures to conceal your cultivation, they cannot hide the aura of the Great Dao in your bones. Such an opportunity and strength, if not for a destined person, then there will be no one else in this secret realm with such a destiny.

Moreover, I have guarded this mountain for countless eons, and have seen countless cultivators, yet never has one been able to remain unmoved and show not a trace of awe in the face of the overwhelming power of Hunyuan Mountain. This composure is worthy of the "Nine Extremes Hunyuan Technique."

Jiang Wang smiled faintly, withdrew his fingertip, and looked down at the teleportation array. The teleportation array was circular, about a hundred feet in diameter, with crisscrossing array patterns. Each array pattern shimmered with chaotic spiritual light, and dozens of chaotic crystals were embedded in the array eye, emitting a rich energy fluctuation: "Senior, you flatter me. My temperament has just become more stable after experiencing more."

"Since this teleportation array needs to withstand the test of the Heavenly Dao's pressure, then please activate it, senior. I want to see just how powerful this so-called Heavenly Dao's pressure really is."

"Good! What a courageous little fellow!"

The mountain god's voice carried a hint of approval, "I will grant your request, but let me make this clear beforehand: once the teleportation array is activated, the pressure will increase layer by layer, starting with the pressure of chaos, then the pressure of the heavenly way, and finally the pressure of the great way. If you cannot withstand it, you can crush this jade talisman in your hand, and I will immediately stop the teleportation array and send you back to the foot of the mountain. However, in doing so, you will lose the qualification to take the 'Nine Extremes Primordial Technique,' and it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven if you try to come back in the future."

As soon as he finished speaking, a pure white jade talisman engraved with chaotic patterns slowly emerged from the chaotic energy and landed in Jiang Wang's hand.

Jiang Wang squeezed the jade talisman, feeling the gentle power contained within it, and said firmly, "Senior, rest assured, now that I'm here, there's no reason for me to give up halfway. Let alone just three layers of pressure, even if it's ten or a hundred layers, I can withstand it."

"Good! That's ambitious!"

The mountain god's voice grew louder and louder, "Then I will activate the teleportation array. Get ready!"

Jiang Wang nodded, leaped into the center of the teleportation array, and landed firmly on the array patterns. He subconsciously emitted a faint layer of chaotic spiritual light, enveloping himself within it.

Just then, the teleportation array suddenly began to vibrate violently, the chaotic spiritual light on the array patterns grew even more intense, and dozens of chaotic crystals simultaneously burst forth with dazzling light. The mountain god's voice rang out again, tinged with solemnity: "Teleportation array activated! Chaotic pressure, descend!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an immense and overwhelming chaotic pressure surged from all directions of the teleportation array, like countless mountains pressing down on Jiang Wang. The surrounding chaotic energy was squeezed and distorted by this pressure, making a hissing sound.

Jiang Wang frowned slightly, but showed no panic. A faint smile remained on his lips as he addressed the void, "This is the pressure of chaos? It's weaker than I expected. Senior, is there anything more powerful?"

The mountain god's voice carried a hint of surprise, clearly not expecting Jiang Wang to withstand the pressure of chaos so easily: "Little fellow, you are indeed extraordinary! It seems I underestimated you. Since the pressure of chaos has no effect on you, then let's try the pressure of the Heavenly Dao!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the chaotic pressure dissipated instantly, replaced by an even more powerful and majestic pressure. This pressure carried the power of the judgment of the Heavenly Dao, as if it wanted to crush everything in the world that did not conform to the Heavenly Dao. It landed on Jiang Wang, causing his physical body to tremble slightly, and the chaotic spiritual light around him also rippled.

Jiang Wang took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the Heavenly Dao's pressure. His fingertips curled slightly, then slowly relaxed. His tone remained calm: "The Heavenly Dao's pressure is indeed much stronger than the Chaos pressure, but it's still not enough."

"Senior, please continue. I can still manage."

"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!"

The mountain god exclaimed "Good!" three times, his tone full of praise. "I have lived for trillions of years, and this is the first time I have ever seen such a heaven-defying little fellow! Since you can withstand the pressure of the Heavenly Dao, then I will let you witness the final pressure of the Great Dao! If you can endure it, the Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique on the mountaintop will be yours!"

A glint of light flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes, and his tone became more expectant: "The pressure of the Great Dao? Perfect, I want to feel what the power of the Great Dao is really like."

"Please, senior!"

"Very well! The pressure of the Great Dao descends!"

As the mountain god finished speaking, a pressure far more powerful and profound than the pressure of the Heavenly Dao instantly enveloped the entire teleportation array. This pressure had no trace of malevolence, but it carried an irresistible force, as if the entire Great Dao was watching Jiang Wang, wanting to see through everything about him, and to thoroughly temper his body and soul.

Jiang Wang's expression finally changed slightly. The chaotic spiritual light around him trembled violently, his physical body felt a faint soreness, and his soul also felt a sense of pressure.

He gritted his teeth, activating the "Nine Revolutions Spiritual Treasure Record." The chaotic spiritual light around him grew increasingly intense, and his physical body began to rapidly circulate, converting the pressure of the Great Dao into his own power. A faint trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, yet he showed no sign of retreating. He spoke in a deep voice to the void, "The pressure of the Great Dao, indeed lives up to its name! However, I, Jiang Wang, will never admit defeat!" The mountain god's voice carried a hint of admiration: "Little fellow, you can actually convert the pressure of the Great Dao into your own power. This talent is unmatched even by the great god Pangu! Hold on, just hold on for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and the teleportation array will reach the mountaintop. Then, you can take the "Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique"!"

Jiang Wang nodded without speaking, focusing solely on circulating his cultivation technique and enduring the tempering of the Great Dao's pressure. His aura continued to rise, and his physical body, which had already reached the peak of the seventh stage, showed signs of breaking through to the eighth stage under the tempering of the Great Dao's pressure.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn quickly passed. The vibrations of the teleportation array gradually subsided, and the pressure of the Great Dao also dissipated. The chaotic spiritual light on Jiang Wang's body slowly receded. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes becoming even sharper, and said to the void, "Senior, I made it through."

"Good! Good! Good!"

The mountain god's voice was full of satisfaction, "Little fellow, you have indeed not disappointed me! The teleportation array is about to reach the top of the mountain. Get ready, there is another surprise waiting for you at the top, besides the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique."

"surprise?"

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, his tone now tinged with curiosity, "What kind of surprise are you referring to, Senior?"

The mountain god smiled, his tone mysterious: "You will know when you reach the summit. I cannot say more, lest I go against the will of the Great Dao."

Jiang Wang didn't ask any further questions. He simply stood quietly in the teleportation array, feeling its movement. The surrounding scenery changed rapidly, the chaotic energy became increasingly dense, and the spiritual energy in the air became purer. He could vaguely sense a powerful aura emanating from the mountaintop, an aura that carried the essence of the Great Dao, inspiring awe in people.

About half an incense stick's time later, the teleportation array finally stopped moving, and the spiritual light on the array patterns gradually dissipated. Jiang Wang leaped out of the teleportation array and landed on the mountaintop.

The mountaintop was not as desolate as I had imagined; instead, it was covered with exotic flowers and plants. Each plant exuded a rich, chaotic spiritual energy, and glistening dewdrops clung to its petals. Within these dewdrops, tiny worlds could be vaguely seen.

At the center of the mountaintop stands an ancient stone platform. On the platform lies a yellowed ancient book, upon which are engraved four powerful characters: "Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique." A faint aura of the Great Dao surrounds the book, protecting it and preventing anyone from touching it easily.

Just as Jiang Wang was about to step onto the stone platform to take the "Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique," a clear bird song suddenly rang out. A bird with a pure white body and wings as clear as glass flew out from among the exotic flowers and plants and landed on the stone platform. It chirped at Jiang Wang, its voice clear and melodious, as if warning him or greeting him.

Jiang Wang stopped, his gaze falling on the snow-white bird. A smile played on his lips as he spoke gently, "Little fellow, who are you? Is this your territory?" The snow-white bird seemed to understand Jiang Wang's words, nodding and chirping a few times with a hint of pride in its voice. Then, its form gradually grew larger, transforming into a beautiful young girl dressed in white. The girl appeared to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, with skin as white as snow, clear eyes, and a faint spiritual light emanating from her. Her ethereal气质 (qi zhi - a kind of refined elegance/aura) was like that of a fairy from the heavens.

The girl landed in front of Jiang Wang, hands on her hips, brows furrowed, her tone a mix of coquettishness and wariness: "I am the Primordial Spirit Sparrow, the guardian spirit of this Primordial Peak, responsible for protecting the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique. Who are you? Why are you here? Do you want to steal the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique?"

Jiang Wang looked at the girl in front of him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and spoke in a gentle tone: "The Primordial Spirit Sparrow? It is indeed a rare spirit species."

"My name is Tu Xiaonai. I was guided here by the will of the Great Dao. I didn't come to steal the 'Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique,' but to take it away. I think Senior Mountain God has already told you that, hasn't he?"

The Primordial Spirit Sparrow curled its lip, its tone tinged with disdain: "Grandpa Mountain God did tell me that a destined person would come to take away the Nine Extreme Primordial Technique, but you look so weak, how could you possibly be the destined person? I think you just want to steal the technique and pretend to be the destined person!"

Jiang Wang smiled, not angry at all, and said in a calm tone: "Weak? Little guy, don't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, people who seem weak often possess great strength."

Besides, if I really came here to steal the cultivation technique, do you think you could stop me with my strength?

The Primordial Spirit Sparrow blushed, clearly having been hit where it hurt by Jiang Wang's words. She bit her lip, frowned, and her tone remained wary: "Stop bragging! I am the Primordial Spirit Sparrow, having cultivated for trillions of years. Although my strength is not comparable to that of the Mountain God, I am not someone a little guy like you can easily defeat! Unless you can prove your strength, I will never let you get close to the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique!"

"Oh? To prove your strength?"

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his voice, "How do you want me to prove it? Do you want me to defeat you, or do you want me to demonstrate my cultivation?"

The Primordial Spirit Sparrow thought for a moment and said, "It's very simple. If you can withstand three of my moves, I will believe you are the destined one and let you take the Nine Extreme Primordial Technique. If you can't withstand three of my moves, it means you are an imposter. Get down the mountain and never come back here to cause trouble again!"

Jiang Wang nodded, his tone relaxed: "Alright, it's a deal. Go ahead and make your move, I'll take three of your attacks."

"Okay! Are you ready?"

The Primordial Spirit Sparrow roared, its body radiating a burst of spiritual light. Its snow-white wings unfurled once more, shimmering with a glass-like brilliance. A powerful aura emanated from it as it pounced towards Jiang Wang. At the same time, a beam of snow-white spiritual light condensed at its fingertips, transforming into a giant sparrow claw that reached for Jiang Wang's chest. Its tone was icy: "First move, Primordial Sparrow Claw!"

Jiang Wang stood still, without moving an inch, merely smiling faintly. A layer of chaotic spiritual light emanated from his body. When the enormous sparrow claw reached out, the chaotic spiritual light instantly surged, blocking the attack. A loud "bang" was heard.

With a loud crash, the sparrow's claw struck the chaotic spiritual light and was instantly bounced back. The Primordial Spirit Sparrow was also shaken back a few steps, its face turning slightly pale.

The Primordial Spirit Sparrow stared at Jiang Wang in astonishment, its voice filled with disbelief: "How is this possible? You're so strong? What kind of power is this? Why have I never seen it before?" (End of Chapter)