The Thirty-Three Heavens emerged from the Chaos, each step constructed from the calcified remains of saints. Yang Jian’s petrified torso, hardened up to his throat, suddenly convulsed. A silver radiance erupted from the shards of his Heavenly Eye, illuminating the corpse of Yuanshi Tianzun on the seventh step. The Jade Ruyi of the Three Treasures was impaled through the chest of the god-like form, and the characters "Yuqing" carved into the handle were oozing thick, black blood.
"Watch the stairs!"
Xiaotian Hound transformed into a youth in silver armor, thrusting his halberd forward. The moment the tip touched the first step, the remains of the Venerable Burning Lamp suddenly opened their eyes. The flame of the Soul-Coffin Lamp held in the Buddha’s palm surged, revealing a vision within the fire: Manjusri Guangfa Tianzun being refined into a mount. Cracks spread across the youth’s silver armor, and the totem of the Wu Clan on his back was scorched by the Buddha-light.
Chapter 294