When everyone reappeared, they were in a majestic land. The cosmic scenery were still all around them, but now they were standing in golden grass. This place had massive trees that towered past the clouds, and there was also one huge mountain in the middle of this beautiful landscape.
This mountain was so huge that the base of it stretch for hundreds of millions of meters. None of the cultivators here could see the top of this mountain or even see where the other side of the mountain was. This was even with some of them attempting to fly in the air to get a better view.
While all these cultivators were waiting the same screen appeared in front of them.
[Welcome to the Land of Absolute Beginning. This is a land of opportunity and mystery; You are currently in the outer layer of this land, which consist of everything at the base of the mountain. The mountain has many caves with trials and different opportunities.
This realm will be open for the next 500 years. You cannot leave until the time is up, so take advantage of this time period and grow stronger. The Supreme Golden Age will officially commence once the 500-year deadline ends. This realm is also a strict noncombat zone.
Lastly, you will only be able to leave this area if you can break past the Transcendent rank. All other questions will have to be answered as you explore.]
As the last words appeared on the screen, it disappeared after a minute or two. Seeing all of this the cultivators all had different reactions. Some of these people already knew the exact details of what was going on. However, the geniuses from the Akasha's Galaxy were all a bit shocked.
They had no problems spending 500 years in a land that would practically guarantee strength. It was just that they had no prior knowledge or heads up about this. Even though this was the case they didn't wait long before they all moved towards the massive mountain.
After about 5 minutes of flying Akasha and the three Phoenixes had finally reached the mountain. Akasha looked at the two women and spoke.
"I won't be going with you again; I will explore this place a bit. You two still have my token so just break it, if you need me for anything."
Hearing this Yonna and Jean nodded.
"Don't worry since this place is a non-combat zone, everything should be fine." Yonna said as she flashed a small smile. Jean on the other hand casually yet shamelessly approached Akasha and gave him a hug.
"Yea we will be fine, future hubby.... You just don't be gone too long!" As she said this, she and her siblings turned to enter the mountain.
Akasha shook his head at her antics, but he didn't mind it really. Seeing the three go he flew high in the sky and took a better look of the mountain.
[Mountain of Beginning]
-This is the first mountain in all of existence. It spans through all realms and all dimensions; This mountain is blessed by the Akashic Records and its purpose is to reward those who are worthy. Full of trials designed from the Records itself and also rewards given directly from the Records.
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Seeing this information Akasha raised an eyebrow. As he stood high in the sky with his hands in his pockets he thought about his next moves.
'Maybe I should see what this mountain has to offer... Even if the rewards can't help me, I could just give them to the others.'
After thinking this he disappeared and when he reappeared, he was inside of the mountain. However, the scenery was entirely different from what he expected. The inside of the mountain was an entirely separate space. Currently Akasha, found himself standing in a white expanse.
Before he could observe any further the same screen appeared.
[Welcome to the Trial 1 of the Mountain of Beginnings. Everyone will have different trials depending on their talent and existence value. After 10 trials every participant will have the choice to rest or continue. Now, you will undergo a scan that will judge all your aspects.]
"Well, I doubt this shit will work properly...." Akasha said as he saw the words on the screen. Then after those words he felt a sort of tingling sensation. It was as if something was moving throughout his entire body, but then the feeling disappeared the next moment.
[Error!!!!]
[Akasha ****]
Age - 50 years old
Race - Anan????
Rank - Early Transcendent
EV - ??????
Talent - ?????
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Seeing the status screen appear in front of him Akasha wasn't surprised in the slightest. Since the moment he created his physique, it became impossible for others to understand him. Even his mother wouldn't be able to fully understand his existence. Before his aspects could be considered the absolute peak of this existence.
But now it could only be described as undefined. It would be up to Akasha, himself to be able to see the depths of his Talents.
After the status screen disappeared another screen appeared.
[An error occurred during the scanning. To measure your aspects appropriately and to ensure the best rewards are given, you will undergo a preliminary trial.]
The screen disappeared and then the entire realm burst into a bright light.
HUMMMM!!
After the light dimmed Akasha found himself in what looked like a dungeon. The floors were made up of some sort of dark stones and so were the walls. Alongside the walls were torches that lit up the dungeon. As Akasha looked around, he could see old skulls and skeletons from long dead cultivators.
He continued to look around and then a few moments later a being appeared in front of him seemingly out of nowhere. It was a young man who looked to be in his mid-twenties, and he had long green hair. His eyes were bright green, and his skin was grey.
Akasha immediately appraised the guy as soon as he saw him.
[Telos Dusk] (Soul Projection)
Age - 50 years old
Race - Goliath
Rank - Early Transcendent
Talent - Primordial Grade
Concept- The Concept of Ultimate Strength
-Soul Projection of a Primordial Deity.
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"Interesting, but this is a bit too easy, isn't it?" Akasha said as he sized up the massive man. The man had a similar build to a titan. He stood at about 7 foot 5 inches tall, and he carried a huge battle axe.
After a moment Telos' eyes seemed to have gained clarity and he began to roll his shoulders a bit.
The screen then appeared again.
[Preliminary Trial 1 - Defeat the opponent.]
Simple and straight forward. The screen disappeared and Telos spoke as he sized up Akasha.
"Eh, little man what kind of race are you?" His voice was rough and heavy. As he spoke, he began to eye Akasha with real interest. He looked at him as if he was some kind of lab rat or something.
Akasha's lip twitched hearing the man and seeing the way he was eyeing him it pissed him off even more. He spoke and his timeless voice brought even more shock to Telos. However, it was a shock that was rather short lived.
"Fuck you." Akasha spoke and then he disappeared. Once he reappeared, he was above Telos and in his hand was his katana. With one swift motion he slashed down and split the Goliath in half.
SHKKK!
After the man died, his body immediately dematerialized, and another person appeared. The person appeared on the opposite side of the room. It was a middle-aged man that looked similar to Telos, however he was a bit taller than before.
"Little ma-"
SHK!!!!!
THUD!!
The man that appeared was indeed Telos, but it was an older version of him. When Akasha noticed this, he immediately moved and beheaded the guy. He had no time to listen any of his bullshit so he moved before the trial prompt could even appear.
"HE-"
SHKK!
"LI-
SHKK!!!!
"ST---
SHKKK!!!
Akasha wasted literally no time with this guy. Everytime he appeared he instantly teleported to him and killed him. After the last time, Telos no longer appeared. Once a few moments passed a new prompt appeared.
[Preliminary Trials Completed.]
[Trial 1 will now begin.]
After the prompt disappeared, Akasha found himself in the middle of a vast field. The golden grass was the same as outside of the mountain. Once he appeared another prompt showed.
[Trial 1 - Survive 100 Peak Transcendent Cultivators]
Seeing this Akasha didn't react one bit. He simply gripped his katana tighter and then his shirt dematerialized. His dark brownskin shined like bronze in the sunlight and his tattoos begin to shine and move as if they were alive.
After the prompt appeared 100 cultivators appeared in a circle that surrounded Akasha. All around him where beings of different races and genders. These cultivators were all soul projections of deities that has long ascended to higher dimensions. Even though this was the case, like Telos they all were sentient.
The moment the appeared, Akasha didn't waste a single moment. He locked onto the first cultivator who came into view and then he moved. This time he didn't teleport, but he moved with pure speed. He arrived in front of the man in an instant and before he could even blink.
SHKKK!
THUD!!!
Blood rained as the main head rolled onto the beautiful golden grass. With one down, Akasha didn't waste a single moment before he continued.