Pu Yin lowered her gaze slightly, leaning in to whisper instructions to the disciple beside her.
She desired more than just Feng Ninghe.
She intended to poach everyone around this woman!
Only by staying in the strongest academy would they have the chance to shine. Other academies were not suitable for them...
The wooden hut.
Everyone was filled with anticipation, and some were even moved to tears.
They had finally endured until the time was up.
*Bang!*
A flash of bright light streaked across.
The dazzling radiance forced everyone to close their eyes.
When they opened them again, they had returned to the trial tower.
The old man clasped his hands in front of his chest, a slight smile gracing his cheeks. "Congratulations to all of you for passing the third trial. Please rest for a moment, and your rewards will be given shortly. There are resting rooms nearby. If you are in good health, you may proceed directly to the fourth level."
"Cough cough..."
A crisp cough sounded from the side.
Lin Yuran's collar was stained with blood, and large beads of sweat dotted her forehead. Her pale complexion clearly revealed her current condition.
Ji Binyu's situation was equally dire. He had sustained numerous injuries, his clothes were in tatters, and his usually gentle face appeared exceptionally weak.
It was evident that their fight against the human puppets must have been intense.
Lin Yuran instinctively turned her gaze to survey her surroundings.
The cultivators around them appeared energetic, not at all as injured as they were.
Her gaze immediately fell upon Feng Ninghe.
Feng Ninghe stood calmly in place, her aloof yet radiant face devoid of any extraneous emotion.
Seeing this familiar face, Lin Yuran felt a surge of anger, wishing she could tear it to shreds.
"Why are they completely unharmed?" Ji Binyu noticed the anomaly and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
The human puppets had swarmed them, and they had chosen to flee.
Logically, any cultivators who hadn't managed to escape in time would have been besieged by the human puppets.
Yet, none of the cultivators before them were injured; their complexions were ruddy, and they even seemed to have been rested.
Lin Yuran had also noticed this, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes.
Unfortunately, no one could answer their questions.
After this battle, their team had dwindled from its original five members to just two.
"You are quite injured."
The old man's gaze fell upon the two of them. He casually pointed to the rooms beside him. "You may rest in the rooms and take a breather before proceeding to the fourth trial. It's not too late."
Feng Ninghe looked at the people beside her unhurriedly, asking in a low voice, "How are you all feeling? Are you ready to proceed to the fourth trial?"
"We're ready!"
Bai Niannian's eyes sparkled with a touch of excitement as she looked at the stairs before her. "I've already rested in the wooden hut and have enough energy to proceed to the fourth trial."
They had spent a considerable amount of time in the wooden hut, enough time for them to recuperate and replenish their spiritual energy.
Seeing that everyone beside her was energetic and in good condition, Feng Ninghe nodded gently in understanding.
The old man's deep voice slowly echoed, "Everyone, the fourth trial is a maze. Each person will receive a lamp to guide their way.
This lamp can only be used once. The team that obtained the most spirit crystals in the third trial will each receive an additional lamp."
Sheng Linglong's eyes brightened, and she straightened her chest, a faint hint of pride appearing on her cheeks. Her voice carried a touch of excitement. "Which team obtained the most spirit crystals just now?"
"Sister Linglong, your spatial bag is filled with spirit crystals! If you ask me, the team that obtained the most spirit crystals must be us!"
"Yes, you alone collected so many spirit crystals. Who could possibly surpass you?"
The cultivators beside Sheng Linglong actively flattered her.
The flattering words made the smile on her face deepen. "What are you saying? With so many people here, nothing is certain."
Sheng Linglong had put in considerable effort to become the top team in the trial.
The moment she stepped into the jungle, she had desperately fought against the human puppets.
She wanted to perform exceptionally well, to let everyone understand her prowess.
"Miss Feng, congratulations."
The old man strode towards Feng Ninghe, his eyes curving slightly, a smile in his gaze as he quietly observed the team before him. "Your team obtained the most spirit crystals. According to the rules, you will receive an additional lamp."
Upon learning that she was not the one who obtained the most spirit crystals, Sheng Linglong's smile froze slightly.
Her mood, already not the best, was now tinged with anger. She looked at Feng Ninghe with undisguised displeasure.
The words of congratulation did not cause any change in Feng Ninghe's expression. "It's just obtaining an extra lamp. If we can pass the final trial of the Thunder Cloud Tower, then you can congratulate us."
Her goal was to pass the final trial of the Thunder Cloud Tower.
As for the lamp, she didn't pay much attention to it.
The old man's gaze towards her clearly held a hint of admiration.
Since the founding of the Thunder Cloud Tower, no one had ever managed to pass the final trial.
The old man felt an inexplicable sense of anticipation in his heart.
Perhaps this young lady before him could truly pass the final trial of the Thunder Cloud Tower...
"Is the final trial of the Thunder Cloud Tower something that can be passed just by saying so?"
Sheng Linglong finally seized the opportunity to speak, her eyebrows slightly raised. She looked at the woman before her with a hint of annoyance. "Do you know that for thousands of years, no one has been able to pass all the trials of the Thunder Cloud Tower?"
The other cultivators also turned their gaze to Feng Ninghe at this moment.
They also wished to pass the seventh trial and become the first person in thousands of years.
Du Chang's eyes narrowed slightly as he quietly observed the scene before him.
He knew very well how difficult the seventh level of the Thunder Cloud Tower was.
Everyone wanted to pass, but no one had openly declared their intention like Feng Ninghe.
Feng Ninghe met those slightly angry eyes. Her delicate features were calm and composed on her cold face. Her clear, crisp female voice was as steady as her demeanor. "So what?"
Those simple words managed to ignite anger.
Sheng Linglong furrowed her brow, her gaze scrutinizing Feng Ninghe from head to toe. "I advise you not to boast. Lest you fail to even pass the fourth trial and become a laughingstock."
In the Dragon Domain, no one had the opportunity to pass the final trial of the Thunder Cloud Tower, let alone this woman who came from the small Xuanzhou Continent.
How could a place with such barren resources and lack of spiritual energy be compared to the Dragon Domain?
She did not believe that anyone from such a small place could pass the final trial of the Thunder Cloud Tower.
"And then?"
Feng Ninghe looked at Sheng Linglong dismissively. "According to you, even if one has the intention to pass the seventh trial, one cannot even think about it?"
She had never made a solemn promise to pass the seventh trial.
Regardless of the outcome, she would try her best.
Bai Niannian glanced at Sheng Linglong and let out a soft tut. "You can't even think about it? You're being too overbearing and unreasonable."