Chapter 1 The First Trial
After the first trial was completed, Elder Li Hong retreated, and it was the turn of the second elder.
His name was Jin Lai, and he was at the fourth level of the Samsara Realm.
The second trial would be presided over by him.
"Congratulations on passing the first trial. This shows that you all have an unwavering martial heart, which is excellent!"
"The path of martial arts should be one of relentless progress!"
"Next, you will enter the second trial. As long as you can pass this trial, you will all become inner disciples of our Tai Yi Holy Land!"
"Now, I will announce the rules for the second trial!"
"This trial tests combat. You will enter the Trial Tower and fight against demons and monsters. Those disciples who can successfully reach the tenth floor will become inner disciples."
"Above the tenth floor, for every level you pass, you will receive a reward. The higher the floor, the more generous the reward!"
"Strive to reach higher floors!"
As soon as Jin Lai's voice fell, a murmur of surprise erupted from the disciples below.
They hadn't expected the second trial to be challenging the Trial Tower.
In the past, the second trial usually involved going out to hunt demonic beasts. As long as a certain number of demonic beasts were killed, one could successfully be promoted to inner disciple.
But this time, the assessment had turned into challenging the Trial Tower.
The Trial Tower was a exclusive training ground for inner disciples. On each floor of the tower, there were demons and monsters.
Normally, inner disciples would enter it to hone their combat experience and gain rewards.
And this time, they, the outer disciples, would also be fighting inside.
Some among them were very excited, hoping to reach the tenth floor and above to receive rewards.
Others looked a bit pale. These were mostly disciples with little combat experience, and it was understandably difficult for them to suddenly face such fears.
However, Jin Lai was not one to indulge them.
With a wave of his hand, he teleported the outer disciples who had passed the first trial, including Xu Chuan, to the entrance of the Trial Tower.
The Trial Tower was located in the core area of the entire Holy Land's mountain gate, standing alongside the Scripture Tower.
Inner disciples would choose their cultivation techniques and martial arts from the Scripture Tower, and then enter the Trial Tower to train through actual combat.
It was very convenient.
Elder Jin Lai said to the group of outer disciples behind him, "Inside the Trial Tower, be careful above all else. If you die, you will truly die. Do not think I am joking."
Seeing Jin Lai's serious expression, the disciples who had been excited moments ago immediately quieted down.
"Heh, a mere Trial Tower, isn't this a piece of cake?"
Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.
Xu Chen walked out of the crowd with full confidence, looking down on everyone and saying.
Hearing this, Elder Jin Lai's expression darkened, but he suppressed his anger and did not lash out.
He thought that this somewhat arrogant young man would have a bitter experience once he entered the Trial Tower.
At this moment, Xu Chen turned his gaze to Xu Chuan and said disdainfully, "I hope you can still surpass me in the Trial Tower!"
This left Xu Chuan bewildered. He naturally recognized Xu Chen.
This was the first Son of Fortune he had encountered, and he had even snatched the Xuan Yang Jue from him.
But aside from that, Xu Chuan could not recall ever offending him.
Why did this person harbor such great animosity towards him?
Unable to figure it out, Xu Chuan used his system to check Xu Chen's destiny script information again.
[Name: Xu Chen]
[Realm: Qi Gathering Realm, seventh level]
[Talent: Object of Universal Admiration]
[Destiny: Son of Fortune (Gold), Turning Misfortune into Fortune (Purple), Unstable State of Mind (White)]
[Life Script: The Son of Fortune's Monster-Slaying and Level-Up Journey.]
[Opportunity 1: Within one day, kill all demons on the tenth floor and clear the tenth floor of the Trial Tower. By chance, obtain the hidden reward of the tenth floor – the Creation Lotus Seed. Swallow it in one gulp, and after fusion, his talent will be enhanced, and his cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds.]
[Opportunity 2: Five days later, relying on his rapidly advancing cultivation, he will break the Qi Gathering Realm record of the Trial Tower, successfully win first place in the outer sect assessment, and join True Yang Peak. In the back mountain stone wall, he will gain insights into the true meaning of the saber path left by past peak masters. After comprehension, he will comprehend Saber Intent.]
[Opportunity 3: Fifteen days later, he will go to Ding'an City to carry out a mission. His subordinate will snatch a family heirloom cultivation technique from a child who is burying his father, and present it to him. Within it, he will discover a hidden, complete Heaven-tier cultivation technique, "Xuan Yang Jue!"]
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After reading his information, Xu Chuan was stunned and froze on the spot.
A few breaths later, he finally came back to his senses.
"Good heavens, this is the Son of Fortune? Truly eye-opening!"
Xu Chuan mused inwardly.
Less than half a month had passed since he obtained the Xuan Yang Jue, and Xu Chen's cultivation had already soared from the second level of the Qi Gathering Realm to the seventh level.
This was truly terrifying.
Moreover, after having one of his opportunities snatched away, Xu Chen had gained three more opportunities, each of them incredibly valuable!
Good heavens, were you selling opportunities in bulk?
Xu Chuan admitted that he was envious.
Let alone anything else, the Creation Lotus Seed alone made Xu Chuan's eyes gleam with desire.
He had heard of this item's great name long ago.
The Creation Lotus Seed was a divine object born from nature, only capable of appearing in places rich in spiritual energy.
It was well-known that a person's talent was fixed from birth, and there were very few methods to change one's innate talent.
And the Creation Lotus Seed was one of the most top-tier items for this purpose.
If a martial artist fused with it, not only would their innate talent change, and their aptitude significantly improve, but their comprehension would also increase. They would become one with heaven and earth. Not only could their cultivation enter a state of enlightenment at any time, but their path of cultivation would become smooth sailing, encountering no bottlenecks before the Tongtian Realm.
In summary.
Once someone fused with the Creation Lotus Seed, they would immediately become a peerless prodigy.
Xu Chuan never expected to see news of such an item in the outer sect assessment.
What surprised Xu Chuan even more was that he also saw news of the complete Xuan Yang Jue on Xu Chen.
It was truly a case of "shodding your shoes to find a needle, only to find it without trying."
What Xu Chuan desperately needed at the moment was the follow-up cultivation technique to the Xuan Yang Jue.
What he obtained from the Myriad Treasures Tower was only the Qi Gathering Realm cultivation technique of the Xuan Yang Jue, which could only be cultivated to the peak of the ninth level of the Qi Gathering Realm.
To advance to the Transformation Realm, unless he could obtain the subsequent cultivation technique, he would have to switch to another cultivation technique.
"This is truly an astonishing opportunity!"
A hint of surprise and joy appeared on Xu Chuan's face.
His gaze towards Xu Chen also became somewhat fervent.
At this moment.
Xu Chen, finding that Xu Chuan was ignoring him, became even more displeased.
He even wanted to teach Xu Chuan a lesson in front of Elder Jin Lai.
Fortunately, Elder Jin Lai spoke at this time.
"Alright, you may enter!"
"Remember, if you encounter a life-threatening crisis, shout 'give up,' and the Trial Tower will automatically teleport you out. Do not lose your life for the sake of momentary pride!"
After speaking, without waiting for Xu Chuan and the others to respond, Elder Jin Lai waved his hand, and they were thrown into the first floor of the Trial Tower.