140: The trial begins

Chapter 140: The Trial Begins

"That's right, doesn't it only open after six Vicious Beasts are killed? And the two Vicious Beasts deep in the sea have already reached the Half-Step Sage Realm, making them extremely difficult to kill."

"Oh my, who on earth killed those two Vicious Beasts?"

"Need you ask? It must be Cloud Heaven Holy Son! Who else could kill a Half-Step Sage Realm Vicious Beast?"

"And it was rumored before that Cloud Heaven Holy Son could easily kill Half-Step Sage Realm Vicious Beasts."

"That's hard to say. Those top Prodigies could also kill Half-Step Sage Realm Vicious Beasts if they teamed up."

"I really didn't expect the core area to open so suddenly. I'm not going in. I'll just look for some Opportunities in the outer area."

"I'm not going either. Even if I go, I won't pass many levels, and the rewards won't be very generous. It's better to stay outside."

The opening of the core area shocked everyone.

Because it appeared too early; previously, it would take at least another ten to twenty days to open.

Now, after only a few days, the core area has opened. Some people are eager to try, while others have already decided not to go.

In the core area's trial, passing a certain number of levels grants corresponding rewards.

Naturally, the more levels passed, the more generous the rewards.

Basically, passing ten levels grants one reward.

However, these rewards are random; they could be Sharp Weapons, Cultivation Techniques, Martial Skills, secret arts, or Medicinal Pills.

Ultimately, the more levels achieved in the trial, the better the rewards for those ranked in the top ten of the Prodigy List.

"Although the core area opened a bit early, it's exactly what I wanted. This time, I will definitely step on these Prodigies."

Eagle Tianxiao's eyes flickered, looking eager to try.

The trial in the core area is the stage for these Prodigies. Only here can a Prodigy's true potential be measured, and their talent and limits be seen.

"Cloud Heaven Holy Son seems a bit impatient, opening the core area's trial so quickly."

Golden Crow Holy Son looked at the sky and said indifferently.

They thought the core area's trial would open a few days later.

After all, to open the core area's trial, six Vicious Beasts needed to be killed.

Among them, the most troublesome were the two Vicious Beasts deep in the sea, as they had already reached Half-Step Sage Realm strength, and being in the sea, their home turf, their power was immense.

Unexpectedly, Fang Chen dealt with these two Vicious Beasts so quickly.

At this moment, Fang Chen, accompanied by Hua Mengying and Ye Wushuang, directly entered the innermost core area of the Donghe Immortal Mansion.

"It really is Cloud Heaven Holy Son. I'm truly curious how he killed two Half-Step Sage Realm Vicious Beasts."

"How else could he kill them? He probably just slapped them to death, just like how he slapped Mo Wushang to death back then."

"Is Cloud Heaven Holy Son really just in the Return to Ruins Realm? It wouldn't be wrong to say he's a Saint Realm Expert, as only Saint Realm Experts can easily kill Half-Step Sage Realm Cultivators."

"Now, Cloud Heaven Holy Son's cultivation is truly unfathomable. We don't know what level he has reached. Perhaps Half-Step Sage Realm, or perhaps he has already reached the Saint Realm."

"Impossible, right? Reaching such a level at this age, only those young Great Emperors could do it."

"Especially the Saint Realm, which is a Realm higher than those top Prodigies. Wouldn't that mean suppressing all the Prodigies?"

Seeing Fang Chen appear, everyone was not surprised, as they had already guessed that all of this was done by Fang Chen; now, it was merely confirmation of their thoughts.

As Fang Chen entered the core area, the various Prodigies also followed closely behind him, entering it.

Nine Yang Holy Son Ao Tianyu, Golden Crow Holy Son, Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden, and others entered the core area.

Upon entering the core area, Fang Chen put Hua Mengying and Ye Wushuang down.

"From now on, you can only rely on yourselves."

In this core area, one can only undertake the trial alone; others cannot be brought along.

Otherwise, Fang Chen truly intended to bring the two of them along for the trial and claim all the rewards inside.

"Just do what you can, don't push yourselves too hard, especially Wushuang."

Fang Chen exhorted.

Currently, Ye Wushuang's strength is very low, making it difficult for her to go too far in the trial.

However, Ye Wushuang's Heart-Nature is particularly stubborn, and he was afraid that Ye Wushuang would force herself to pass the levels, which could easily lead to her getting injured.

"Brother Fang Chen, please rest assured. If I really can't hold on, I will give up immediately."

Although Ye Wushuang was a bit unwilling, she also knew that she currently could not go too far in the Donghe Immortal Mansion.

Immediately, the three entered it. As they stepped into this trial space, a sense of oppression assailed them.

This oppressive force was like the coercion of a certain powerful Cultivator, pressing down on their Physical Body and Divine Soul, preventing them from advancing further.

And the further one walked, the stronger this oppressive force became.

At the same time, the more levels passed, the greater this oppressive force became.

Hua Mengying and Fang Chen were quite relaxed and felt no pressure at all.

But Ye Wushuang was different; she immediately felt immense pressure. After all, her current cultivation was still weak, making it difficult for her to withstand the pressure inside.

The two did not stop but continued to walk forward.

This was something Ye Wushuang had to experience, a setback she had to go through; they could not help her.

Everything could only rely on Ye Wushuang herself; how far she could go was entirely her own ability.

Soon, Ao Tianyu and others also entered.

"This Cloud Heaven Holy Son is not very considerate; he didn't even wait for us."

Nine Yang Holy Son smiled and complained.

Qin Tianming looked at Fang Chen ahead and said indifferently, "Cloud Heaven Holy Son's speed is quite fast. In a short time, he has reached the twenty-fifth level."

In just a few minutes, Fang Chen reached the twenty-fifth level, leaving them far behind.

"Hua Mengying is also good. Although she is behind Fang Chen, she has also reached the twentieth level."

Nine Yang Holy Son secretly clicked his tongue, "How does this Moonlight Hall Saintess look more and more like a Prodigy? She used to be far behind us, but now she has reached our level."

"If even Cloud Heaven Holy Son's followers surpass us in the future, then we won't be able to survive in the Tianxuan Realm."

Nine Yang Holy Son said, stepping into the trial space.

"I think this little girl is also good. Although her cultivation is a bit low, she can reach the fifth level. Other Emperor Realm Cultivators might not even be able to reach such a level."

Gao Xiaoliang of the Tianyun Sect looked at Ye Wushuang, his expression solemn.

To pass the trial in this core area, one needs comprehensive strength.

For example, talent and Heart-Nature, etc. No matter which aspect of strength, none can be lacking; as long as one is missing, it is difficult to go far here.

Ao Tianyu ignored everyone and directly transformed into a streak of light, rushing out and quickly surpassing Ye Wushuang.

Seeing this, the other Prodigies also joined the trial.

For a time, the core area became lively.