The sacred Divine Light Square was completely silent. All the crystal pillars were flickering with the Divine Light, completely matching the frequency of the flickering on Ding Meng's body. Meanwhile, the flowing light that was Ding Meng was constantly changing its form, as if it was a human-shaped spiritual body.
If one observed carefully, they would discover that these human figures were the important people and events in Ding Meng's memory. Everything that had happened in the past was reincarnated in the Divine Light Temple.
The little girl Jiang Li's righteous act was the beginning of the story. She risked her life to steal rice for a group of homeless children in a world of ice and snow. That was kindness.
The little girl's kindness awakened the numb protector. This middle-aged man, who had been doing nothing for half his life, did one last thing that shone brightly in his life. That was awakening.
Ding Meng had been wandering all the way. He followed Ding Wenhe and met Big Brother Zheng Ming. Thus, the hero's knife had a fourteenth generation successor. In those years of wandering, Uncle Niu, who had sunk into depravity for most of his life, used his life to open up a path of escape for him and Zheng Ming.
Big Brother Zheng Ming brought Aunt Qiao to the Tian family's manor. He was fearless in the face of all the nobles and royalty. He pulled out his knife to seek justice for the peasant girl. Although he unfortunately died in the end, Big Brother Zheng Ming represented justice.
After that, Yu Xingyang went to Celestial Heavens Gate to fulfill the promise of twenty years. Faced with Bai Pinghai and the others, Yu Xingyang did not hesitate to use the Extraterritorial Devil Kingdom's secret technique. In the end, he turned into ashes and dissipated in the wind. However, Mr. Yu represented protection …
Time passed mercilessly, but the flowing light was still changing. The flowing light seemed to have turned into another person. It was a short, cowardly laborer with a mane all over his body. He was covered in wounds and bloodstains. Even if he was stepped on, he would never lower his head. From the beginning to the end, he had never betrayed Ding Meng. However, his figure would forever remain in Ding Meng's heart. Little Four represented trust.
The stream of light changed again, and Sileman's image also appeared in the Divine Light Square. This origin ability user who originally had a bright future had actually abandoned his studies and was willing to become a mercenary to help the refugees. "Fighting for those who can't fight" proved the belief of a true origin ability user.
Then, countless human figures appeared: Xiao Shanzi, Ah Qiao, Du Mo, Old Yu, Lan Bing, Dai Yi, Xin Jie, Little Rascal, Xiao Ai, Meng Yan, Xueyan, Xiao Bai, Gu Zi, Yizi, Bai Xingfei, Wen Yang, Han Yan, Brother Haoran, Princess, King …
In the end, Jun Ling's heroic sacrifice, Ling Xingqi's and Ji Chenxue's sacrifice finally came to an end. It was only at this time that Ding Meng seemed to realize something. What he had experienced along the way, weren't these noble and great qualities?
Kindness, Awakening, Sustenance, Justice, Protection, Trust, Faith, Perseverance, Salvation, Sacrifice, Fulfilment, Righteousness … These were the true definitions of the Divine Light martial artists. These were the rules of the Mou Xing civilization. These were the things that accompanied Ding Meng throughout his life. These were the reasons why the Chosen One was chosen.
Time continued to pass, but a thousand years had passed in this dream. The light of the crystal pillars in the square gradually weakened, and the True Origin Divine Crystal gradually dimmed and disappeared. Ding Meng slowly returned to his true form.
In the next second, Ding Meng waved his hand again. The Divine Light Square completely disappeared, and the space-time tunnel of the Holy Palace appeared in front of him again.
Ding Meng slowly raised his head. His eyes revealed a kind of determination. He suddenly felt that he was very lucky because he had experienced so many wonderful things in his life. He had been protected, supported, and looked forward to by so many good people. This was an indescribably wonderful feeling.
He strode forward. He felt a kind of confidence that he had never felt before. It was confidence in the past, and also confidence in the future.
"Friends, I will not let you down!"
Ding Meng strode forward. The end of the tunnel seemed to be a halo-like void, but he did not hesitate to step in.
With a "swoosh", his vision changed again.
What appeared in front of him was the vast and boundless dark space. A long, glowing staircase reached into the depths of the universe. The staircase was so long and grand that it seemed like a grand staircase to heaven hanging in the void. When he raised his head again, the top of the staircase seemed to be a golden speck of light.
However, Ding Meng had absorbed the True Origin Divine Crystal, so his eyesight was terrifying. He could tell with a single glance that it was the shape of a butterfly. This was the legendary Sacred Butterfly Oddity.
However, there were still people on the stairs. On the tenth step, Mo Yan stood. On the thirtieth step, Leng Tong stood. On the sixtieth step, the three Demon Generals of the Mo-Sky Empire stood. On the eightieth step, Hong Yu stood. And on the one hundred and twentieth step, Ming Yan and Xie Yu stood proudly.
In the void around the stairway to heaven, there were tens of thousands of Night Luan cultivators and all kinds of Demon Race Spirits floating in the air. They were so densely packed that they seemed to blot out the sun, causing the originally majestic and magnificent stairway to heaven to look like a world of demons and devils.
Seeing this, everyone was trying their best to walk up. However, the staircase to heaven was probably not easy to climb. Seeing how Mo Yan lowered her head in deep thought, it should be clear that there was a lot to learn about this staircase.
Of course, Ding Meng's sudden appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention. Perhaps no one had expected that this low-level human would actually be able to enter the final staircase to heaven.
Mo Yan was extremely surprised. "What a pleasant surprise. You actually came."
Ding Meng's expression did not change. "You thought I was dead, right?"
Mo Yan smiled. "It's already been a thousand years. I indeed thought you and the steward had already died."
A thousand years had passed?
Ding Meng thought to himself that the power of the Divine Temple was so great. Who knew how many centuries had passed in the human world? This time would only multiply and not shrink. It was truly a dream. Only he would know.
While in deep thought, Ding Meng took the first step up the staircase. At this moment, the Night Luan cultivators and various Demons all moved, all of them in a defensive posture.
Up above, Hong Yu waved her hand, indicating for everyone to stay put.
Hong Yu turned to look at Ming Yan. Ming Yan said indifferently, "It's fine. The staircase to heaven has already been found. He's no longer of any use. Furthermore, the staircase to heaven isn't something that can be climbed just because you want to. Let's continue."
Although she said this, Ding Meng's boots had already stepped onto the first step.
Mo Yan's expression immediately changed. Without the strength of a Martial Saint, it was difficult to even lift one's feet. In a hundred years, even she had only reached the tenth step. Now, Ding Meng had easily reached the first step. Could it be that Ding Meng had encountered a fortuitous encounter in the past hundred years?
However, Ding Meng did not feel much. This glowing staircase was actually the energy of the True Essence Divine Crystal. When he took the first step, his mind was only slightly affected. Everything else was completely fine.
The expressions of the three Night Luan cultivators all changed. They turned to look at Queen Ming Yan.
Ming Yan was still wearing her veil. She also seemed to find it strange. Ding Meng shouldn't have been so successful.
Unexpectedly, Ding Meng laughed in a relaxed manner. "Now I know why you guys are walking so slowly."
Mo Yan frowned. "Why?"
Ding Meng said seriously, "Because you have dirt in your hearts. Your hearts are not righteous and your hearts are not sincere. Naturally, you won't be able to go far. You were able to reach these steps purely because of your strength. The higher you go, the harder it is to take another step. Am I right?"
No one answered him, but everyone's expression had already admitted that his judgment was undoubtedly accurate.
Mo Yan's mind was filled with all kinds of top-notch men serving her. That feeling was so good that she wanted to die. Moreover, it was not an illusion. It was a real pleasure. However, when she woke up in the next instant, she found that she could not move an inch. As long as she lifted her foot, the pleasure would appear again. It was impossible for her to move an inch.
Leng Tong was slightly better. She could overcome the sudden feeling of reality. However, as long as she lifted her foot, her head would explode with pain. Hong Yu, on the other hand, had all kinds of illusions. In short, it was difficult to climb higher. If you didn't move, you would be fine. But if you went down, all kinds of pressure would gradually disappear.
But then again, who would be willing to turn around after reaching the top of the Universe Saint Staircase?
While everyone was still thinking, Ding Meng easily took five steps and reached the fifth step. This process did not even take three seconds.
Ming Yan finally spoke. "General Mo Yan!"
Mo Yan immediately turned around. "Here!"
Ming Yan said, "I'll leave Ding Meng to you!"
"Leave him to you" meant that he was for her to deal with. As for whether he would be killed or crippled, it was up to her.
Mo Yan turned around and smiled. "Last time, someone took a knife for you. You won't be so lucky this time."
Ding Meng stared at her coldly. "Are you talking about Junling?
That's my family! "
For some reason, Mo Yan suddenly felt a bit cold. She was the one standing on the Saint Staircase and Ding Meng was looking at her from below. However, she felt as if Ding Meng was looking down at her. Not only was his eyes cold, but they were also deep and boundless. It was as if he was looking at the infinite universe. He was looking at her like the creator of the universe looking down on all living things.
But she quickly recovered. Who am I?
I'm a warrior from the strongest country in the universe, the vanguard general under Queen Ming Yan, a supreme being looked up to by millions of galaxies. There's no reason for me to be afraid of a mere low-level human. So what if you're a Divine Light warrior?
So what if you've had a fortuitous encounter in the past thousand years?
What can you do in a thousand years?
At most, you'll be promoted from Interstellar Martial Master to Interstellar Martial Lord …
Mo Yan smiled again. "You don't have any family?
Don't worry, I'll be your family from now on. I'll take good care of you. "
Ding Meng ignored her and continued to move forward. The sixth step, the seventh step, the eighth step …
The steps of the Saint Staircase weren't very high. Each step was wide and flat, about fifty square meters in size. It was enough for many people to stand together.
It wasn't until Ding Meng reached the same step that Mo Yan finally showed a trace of shock. He had used ten seconds to finish what she had spent a thousand years on. Did Ding Meng's strength soar?
Or did he have a special technique for walking the Saint Staircase?
At this moment, Ming Yan spoke again. "General Mo Yan, don't take his life. Keep him alive to tell us the secrets of walking the Saint Staircase. He's Ling Tian's successor …"
That's right. Mo Yan suddenly understood. Ling Tian had once possessed the Saint Butterfly, so he naturally knew how to walk the Saint Staircase.
Ding Meng, you're a reckless brat. How dare you walk the Saint Staircase? You really live up to the human saying, "A man's wealth is his own ruin."
Mo Yan smiled cruelly. "Since Her Majesty is protecting you, then kneel. I'll treat you well!"