I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 611

Chapter 611: True Witch Bones, the Dangers of Climbing

“There seems to be something amiss about this mountain?”

Lu Qing noticed something amiss as he approached the towering mountain.

From a distance, the peak had appeared straight, like a pillar reaching to the heavens.

But as he got closer, he realized it was segmented and its surface was quite smooth. It wasn’t actually a mountain.

It looked more like the spine of some creature.

But what kind of creature could have a spine so vast and crisscrossing? How outrageous would its true form be?

Gazing at the “mountain” before him, Lu Qing was deeply shocked.

He instinctively activated his supernatural powers, wanting to see if he could extract any information from it.

He had tried before, but to no avail. This time, he decided to keep trying for a longer period.

“Ah Qing, this mountain looks to me like…”

Xiao Li hesitated.

“Yes, it also looks to me like the spine of some immense creature,” Lu Qing nodded.

Xiao Li’s mouth dropped open. “How big a creature would that be?”

“I don’t know, but it’s definitely something we can’t imagine.”

Xiao Li paused for a moment before saying, “Ah Qing, I can vaguely sense that there seems to be a very powerful treasure atop this mountain, but I can’t quite sense it.”

“Really? That means we’ve come to the right place.”

Lu Qing stared at the “mountain” ahead. A full quarter of an hour passed, and still nothing changed.

Just when he thought he could no longer detect any information and was about to give up,

several messages finally slowly floated out from above the “mountain.

” [True Witch Bones: The spine of an ancient True Witch after his death.]

[A True Witch is a mid-level member of the Witch Clan, below the Great Witch and the Ancestral Witch.]

[This spine was left behind by a True Witch of the Witch Clan after his death. A powerful member of the clan refined it and used it to suppress this space, creating the Trial Mountain.]

Disciples of the ancient witch clan, who climb this spine and pass the trials within, will be baptized by the true essence within and transformed into a witch. … “

True

witch bone! As expected, this mountain is the spine of a powerful being, and the reason this space is so heavy is because of the suppression of this True Witch bone.”

Lu Qing was delighted after reading the message that floated out.

Besides learning about the foundation of this Tongtian Mountain, the most surprising thing was the information revealed in the following message.

Climb this True Witch bone and pass the trials within to be baptized by the true essence within.

Although he didn’t know the true power of this so-called “True Witch,”

the fact that a single spine could suppress an entire space told him that it must be a being of unimaginable power.

The true essence it left behind must be an incredibly powerful treasure.

“Ah Qing, do you know the foundation of this mountain?”

Xiao Li asked immediately upon noticing Lu Qing’s expression.

It knew that Lu Qing possessed a remarkable ability that allowed him to uncover the origins of most items with just a few moments of investigation.

“I’ve learned a little bit. We might have to climb this mountain soon. If you can hold out, there’s a great opportunity. If not, you can take shelter in the Lihuo Cauldron,” Lu Qing said.

“A great opportunity?” Xiao Li’s ears perked up at the thought.

“Yes, let’s go.”

Lu Qing used his agility to sprint forward, and soon they reached the foot of the mountain where the True Witch’s Bones lay.

He then saw a large group of people gathered in various locations ahead.

Some of them were familiar faces, such as those of the Gongshu clan, as well as those from the Lanhai Sect and Xuanyuan Sect, whom he had previously suppressed.

Over a hundred people had gathered at the foot of the mountain.

However, their condition did not seem good.

Many were covered in blood, exhausted, and sat cross-legged on the ground, breathing heavily.

Others looked dazed, as if they had suffered a blow.

Some lay motionless on the ground, completely dead.

It was clear that a lot had happened here.

Lu Qing’s arrival also caught the attention of the people in front.

When they turned and saw Lu Qing, many of their expressions changed.

They hadn’t expected him to finally enter the ancient tower.

The members of the Lanhai Sect and Xuanyuan Sect were particularly frightened.

After all, not long ago, they had been suppressed by Lu Qing and ultimately sacrificed their skills to survive.

Elder Yu was still recovering from his injuries outside and could not follow him into the tower.

Gongshu Yu and the others also looked unhappy.

Even top-tier Jindan masters like Batian and Shen Zangfeng had a slightly changed expression.

The suppressive force of this space was far greater than that of the secret realm outside.

The restrictions on them were unprecedented.

And someone like Lu Qing, with a body as powerful as a beast, was clearly a significant threat to them.

Despite being watched by so many powerful individuals, Lu Qing’s expression remained unchanged.

He naturally noticed the wariness of the people in front of him.

But he didn’t care, and didn’t even say hello. Instead, he walked to the other side and silently observed the real witch’s bones in front of him.

Upon observation, Lu Qing discovered that the surface of the mountain-sized True Witch Bone wasn’t completely smooth.

Carved upon it was a massive staircase spiraling upwards, seemingly intended for climbing.

He suspected this must be the trial mentioned in the note he had unearthed.

Seeing Lu Qing intently observing the mountain before him, oblivious to the surroundings, many people’s expressions shifted.

Then, a figure suddenly emerged, leading several people towards Lu Qing.

“It’s Batian. What’s he planning?”

“Is he planning to eliminate this threat?”

“Batian isn’t that foolish. He has no grudge against this person, so why would he provoke him?”

“Perhaps he’s trying to invite him to join forces.”

“Would joining forces work? You saw what happened earlier. Climbing this mountain isn’t just a matter of numbers.”

Batian’s action immediately caught everyone’s attention, and a flurry of discussion erupted.

Of course, most of this discussion took place via telepathic communication.

Otherwise, no one would dare call Batian stupid to his face.

“My fellow Daoist, I, Ba, am here to pay my respects.”

Batian, along with several clansmen, came up to Lu Qing and bowed.

This greeting surprised many.

Anyone who knew Batian knew that he had a domineering personality.

Aside from exceptionally gifted and highly accomplished Jindan Daoists like Shen Cangfeng, few could even look him in the eye, let alone offer a greeting.

“Fellow Daoist,”

Lu Qing had naturally noticed Batian’s approach.

He had initially assumed he was looking for trouble, after all, he had witnessed his domineering nature firsthand on Guanli Peak.

Seeing him so amiable, he was a bit surprised.

“My name is Batian, a descendant of the Bawang clan. May I know your name?” Batian asked politely.

“My surname is Chen, and my given name is Qing.”

Lu Qing gave his alias, but he didn’t reveal his lineage.

Batian didn’t seem to mind. Many cultivators prefer to conceal their identities when traveling abroad; it was perfectly normal.

So, far from being annoyed, he instead burst into admiration. “So it’s Fellow Daoist Chen. A few days ago, Fellow Daoist Chen displayed his prowess outside the ancient pagoda, treating those guardian beasts like nothing, hunting them with ease. His unparalleled prowess truly astounded me.”

“You’re too kind, Fellow Daoist! They’re just some Golden Core beasts. With your strength, Fellow Daoist Batian, taking them down shouldn’t be a difficult feat,” Lu Qing said politely.

“If this were in the outside world, I wouldn’t take those beasts seriously,” Batian chuckled. “But this secret realm has significant restrictions for us, and I can’t be as relaxed and carefree as you, Fellow Daoist Chen.”

“Fellow Daoist, you’re too modest.”

The two exchanged euphemistic pleasantries, leaving the crowd nearby looking at each other in

bewilderment. For a moment

, they were confused about what was going on. Lu Qing wondered what Batian was up to.

But since he didn’t say anything, he didn’t ask, as he didn’t believe he could keep it to himself.

Sure enough, after a few more pleasantries, Batian finally changed the subject.

“By the way, Fellow Daoist Chen, are you planning to climb this Bone Mountain?”

“I do. Isn’t that the reason you all came here?” Lu Qing didn’t deny it.

“Indeed, we entered this strange space in search of opportunities. This Bone Mountain is so obvious, there’s a good chance it contains opportunities.” Batian nodded.

“So?”

“I just wanted to tell Fellow Daoist Chen that this mountain is not easy to climb. If you rush up, you’ll probably suffer.”

“Oh, why do you think so?” Lu Qing raised an eyebrow.

This time, he was truly surprised.

This person came here to tell him about the dangers of Bone Mountain?

“This Bone Mountain holds an incredibly powerful repressive force. Once you ascend the stairs, the repressive force you’ll feel will be far stronger than even this small space.

And with each step you ascend, the repressive force grows stronger, doubling with each section of the mountain.

More importantly, within this mountain lies an unimaginable malevolent energy.

This malevolence is powerful enough to solidify, transforming into various vicious beasts that attack as you climb.

If you can’t withstand the malevolent energy’s erosion, your soul will be severely damaged, potentially leading to dementia.”

Batian detailed the dangers of climbing the mountain.

This further astonished Lu Qing, and for a moment, he was confused about his intentions.

However, he bowed earnestly, “I see. Thank you for sharing this.”

He also understood what had happened to the dazed and lifeless cultivators nearby.

Clearly, they had been unable to withstand the repressive force and malevolent energy while climbing the mountain.

“It’s so dangerous, are you still going to climb this mountain?” Ba Tian asked.

“We have to give it a try first, otherwise how will we know if it’s really impossible?”

“I, Ba, do have a way to greatly reduce the pressure on Fellow Daoist Chen to climb this mountain.”

“Oh, I’d like to hear the details.” Lu Qing thought he had finally arrived and asked calmly.

“Fellow Daoist Chen’s physical strength is immense, unrivaled within this secret realm. With your strength, you can withstand the repressive force of this Bone Mountain with much greater ease than the rest of us.

However, facing the pervasive evil spirit that can corrode the soul and will, I’m afraid it won’t be so easy.

Ba, I observe that you don’t possess any powerful magical weapons, and I’m afraid you’ll struggle to withstand those strange and formidable evil beasts.

How about this? Our Overlord Clan will lend you several powerful protective magical weapons to help you fend off the evil beasts.

If you are able to access the opportunities within this mountain, you must also share some of them with us.

What do you think of this proposal?”

At first, everyone was stunned, but then they all suddenly understood. This was Ba Tian’s plan

. But after the shock, many were moved.

It’s fair to say that Ba Tian’s proposal, while somewhat unexpected, does have its merits.

Everyone here had witnessed the sheer strength of Lu Qing’s physical body.

Being able to easily and effortlessly slay so many Jindan-level beasts with his physical strength alone,

Lu Qing’s physical strength had long surpassed the imaginations of the powerful warriors present.

If this person were to climb Bone Mountain, his chances of success would be far greater than theirs.

If Batian truly reached an agreement with Lu Qing, he could simply lend a few magical artifacts and receive a share of the opportunity.

Such a deal wouldn’t be too cost-effective.

“Who said this guy only solves problems with force and no brains? Don’t be so cunning with his calculations.”

Suddenly, everyone realized they’d been deceived by Batian’s usual carefree demeanor.

In reality, he was a man of deep thoughts!

Lu Qing was equally surprised by Batian’s proposal.

After a moment’s pause, he smiled and said, “Thank you, Fellow Daoist Batian, for your enthusiasm, but I’d like to try it myself first.”

“That’s fine, Fellow Daoist Chen, please give it a try. My proposal stands. If you change your mind, feel free to come and discuss it.”

Batian didn’t force him.

He knew that a strong man like Lu Qing was a man of unwavering character.

How could he be easily persuaded by a few words?

If it were him, he would have tried it before considering a partnership.

He had already experienced climbing Bone Mountain and knew the dangers within.

So he was confident that once Lu Qing had tried it and realized the impossibility of the situation, he would naturally come and discuss cooperation with him.

Therefore, after Lu Qing refused, he did not try to persuade him too much, but instead returned to his original location with a few of his clansmen.

When Batian returned, everyone’s eyes fell on Lu Qing again.

From the conversation between the two, they all knew that Lu Qing was preparing to climb Bone Mountain.

They wanted to see how long this person could last on this Bone Mountain.

(End of this chapter)