Along the way, Shi Ziteng would occasionally turn his head, a smile on his face, and greet some of the massive Spiders lining the road. It was clear they were important beings within the Demon Spirit Lake, holding significant status.
"A Double Pupils? Truly extraordinary, just as recorded in the ancient texts."
An Old Spider, its body aged and weathered, strode forward. Its eight legs were incredibly thick, covered in long, bristly hairs interspersed with fearsome, icy-cold barbs. It was a truly terrifying sight.
It stood in the middle of the road, blocking their path.
"Grandmaster."
Shi Ziteng bowed respectfully to the Old Spider. It was this very Spider who had unexpectedly taken a liking to him, recognizing his cultivation talent and accepting him as a disciple.
This Spider was one of the top-tier powerhouses in the Demon Spirit Lake, holding a very high position. It was at the Array Formation Realm. According to the human terminology, it could be called a King or Marquis. It was precisely because of this that Shi Ziteng was able to break the rules and enter the Demon Spirit Lake to cultivate.
"Hmm, is this your child? Not bad, he's a promising talent," the Old Spider nodded.
"Yi'er, this is your Grandmaster. Pay your respects quickly."
"Yes, Shi Yi greets Grandmaster," Shi Yi said.
The Old Spider nodded slightly, its eight eyes fixed on Shi Yi, as if trying to see through him. When it saw the glowing bone within Shi Yi's chest, the Old Spider's expression changed in surprise.
Because that bone contained complex symbols, like the stars in the sky, incredibly profound. Even it, powerful as it was, would feel dizzy after staring at it for too long.
"Supreme Bone! What an astonishing talent, and coupled with the Double Pupils... This child's future is unpredictable, perhaps he will become a supreme being who can overturn the Barren Region's established order," the Old Spider gave a very high evaluation.
Then, it cleared the path and said to Shi Ziteng, "Go, the Old Ancestor has been waiting for a long time.
The legend of the unparalleled talent that made him invincible in an ancient battle - the Double Pupils. His old self has been looking forward to this for a long time."
Shi Ziteng nodded.
The "Old Ancestor" his master spoke of wasn't the Azure Demon Black-Pupil Spider at the Venerable Realm, but rather the master of the Demon Spirit Lake, a tremendously powerful Old Golden Spider.
It was a Pure-blooded Creature, possessing the purest Celestial God bloodline. After achieving the Venerable Realm, it dominated this domain, with few rivals.
Under Shi Ziteng's guidance, Shi Yi arrived before the most magnificent and ancient palace in the ancient architectural complex.
He pushed open the heavy stone doors. Inside, everything was resplendent with golden light, the beams and rafters were carved and painted exquisitely, and lifelike carvings were everywhere. They depicted the legendary deeds of an ancient golden spider that defied the heavens to become a god, slaughtering its way into the Celestial God realm, and establishing the Ancient God Mountain Demon Spirit Lake.
Shi Yi's eyes flickered as he paused to look at the carvings.
At this moment, a frail voice came from deep within the hall. It was the master of the Demon Spirit Lake, a colossal Golden Spider.
It was entirely radiant, as if cast from gold. Even with its body reduced in size, standing within the hall, it was still several yards long. In reality, the Golden Spider's true form was as massive as a mountain.
It exuded a terrifying aura, yet it remained motionless, resembling an ancient fossil.
However, the Golden Spider's eyes were open, all ten of them, each shimmering with golden divine light. Wherever its gaze fell, there was an indescribable sense of oppression.
Shi Ziteng dared not be impolite and immediately pulled Shi Yi to perform the grandest of bows. "Shi Ziteng pays respects to Grandmaster."
"Shi Yi, pays respects to Grandmaster."
The hall was vast, with golden patterns illuminating the floor, swirling with chaotic energy.
The Golden Spider, at the level of a Venerable, opened all ten eyes and looked down upon the human father and son below. It didn't speak immediately, instead focusing intently on Shi Yi's Double Pupils, its mind replaying information about them.
In the glorious ancient battles, those with Double Pupils had emerged, shining brightly and claiming invincibility, casting an indelible shadow over many races.
Now, it had finally seen the possessor of this talent with its own eyes.
The Golden Spider didn't say much, simply extending a leg and lightly tapping it towards the floor of the great hall.
Immediately, runes surged, resembling golden stars condensing and arranging themselves in the void. They constructed a small spider, about a yard in size, completely golden, and possessing terrifying Bloodline Power.
When its legs moved together, they could unleash a tremendous force that would terrify even Blood Transporting Realm cultivators.
The small Golden Spider moved its legs and charged towards Shi Yi, stirring up gusts of wind. In an instant, a pressure like a tidal wave washed over him.
Shi Ziteng didn't make a move to stop it. Instead, he sidestepped, clearing the path. He knew that Old Golden Spider was testing Shi Yi's abilities.
Whether or not Shi Yi could gain the full support of the Demon Spirit Lake depended on his own fortune. If he could defeat the small Golden Spider, then a great opportunity was assured. If he was defeated by the small Golden Spider, things would be difficult.
With Shi Ziteng's profound cultivation, he could naturally see that the small Golden Spider surpassed Shi Yi in both Bloodline Power and control of runes. According to common sense, Shi Yi would be the loser. However, as Shi Yi possessed Double Pupils, the outcome was uncertain.
"Boom!"
The hurricane swept through the entire hall. Five-year-old Shi Yi stood like a pillar in the raging wind, unmoving. However, his robes and hair fluttered wildly.
Facing the menacing Golden Spider, Shi Yi displayed a composure that didn't belong to his age. His eyes shone brightly, and order chains danced within his pupils, piercing through illusions and directly perceiving the source. He employed stillness to control movement.
Unknowingly, a faint mist permeated around him, making his figure somewhat blurry. He entered a strange state, as if stepping into his own absolute domain.
The Golden Spider attacked, its speed incredibly fast. Spider legs filled the sky, like golden sickles slicing through the void. Moreover, its force was terrifying. Shi Yi estimated that if he were struck, he would likely be cut in half immediately, with no chance of survival.
Fortunately, he possessed Double Pupils, creating an advantageous environment for him, slowing down the enemy's movements. As long as the opponent's speed didn't surpass his by too much, this rule's power could not be negated.
Subsequently, Shi Yi performed one after another bizarre movements in the air. Each movement was just right, perfectly avoiding the Golden Spider's leg attacks. Even though it had eight legs, waving them until they smoked, it couldn't harm Shi Yi in the slightest; all were evaded.
However, the Golden Spider's basic qualities were superior to Shi Yi's, still managing to slice off several pieces of his robe. Terrifying scratches could also be seen between the robes.
Suddenly, Shi Yi stopped dodging and stood firm. An astonishing amount of Bloodline Power surged from his body, and a vast bell-like sound vaguely resonated. He attacked with all his might, swinging his right fist towards the Golden Spider's abdomen.
The speed was too fast. All the attacks erupted within a single instant, and moreover, the angles were tricky, the timing perfect, leaving the opponent with no way to evade.
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