419: Chapter 419 The Mark is Obtained

The time of one incense stick was slipping away rapidly.

The trial to obtain the mark was clearly not easy.

Several Cultivators with weaker cultivation bases or incompatible attributes had already been blasted out by the light, screaming, shortly after entering the trial area.

Some spat blood, others had withered Auras; without exception, all were heavily injured and their hands were empty, clearly failing to obtain the mark.

"Failed! Failed so quickly!"

"What a terrifying trial! That guy was at the Sea Transformation Second Layer, and he couldn't even last half a cup of tea's time!"

"What should we do? Should we still go in?"

The appearance of the failures poured cold water on those who had not yet entered.

But for many others, even hotter flames burned in their eyes.

Since some had failed, it meant the number of marks was limited!

First come, first served; strength is king!

The competition had already become white-hot in silence before anyone even stepped into the trial.

Some stronger Cultivators, or those confident they could quickly pass the trial and obtain the mark, stopped waiting and stepped into the light pillar areas one after another.

Meanwhile, at the edge of the Fire Element area where Ye Tian was, Shui Qingdie, Yun Wuji, and the others had their hearts in their throats. They could not see the situation inside and could only wait anxiously.

Inside the Fire Element space:

Facing the violent punch of the Peak Sea Transformation Fifth Layer Fire Giant, Ye Tian's eyes held no fear.

"The power is strong, but the speed is not enough!"

With a thought, he pointed a gray Sword Qi at the incoming giant flame fist: Chaos Breaking the Void!

"Chi!"

The menacing giant flame fist was easily shattered by the gray Sword Qi, which then shot straight into the Fire Giant's chest!

"Roar!"

A hole was pierced through the Fire Giant's chest, and the flames at the edges were constantly annihilated, unable to heal!

Its Aura instantly dropped by a notch!

The Fire Giant seemed to be enraged, its arms dancing wildly as countless flame spears flew from the surrounding magma lake to shoot at Ye Tian, while at the same time, it opened its mouth to spray a pillar of red-white fire!

Facing the red-white fire pillar, Ye Tian stepped on the Jinghong, his phantom-like form moving like a shuttle.

At the same time, he activated the Five Elements Sword Body. As the red-white fire pillar, capable of melting gold and iron, approached his body, its speed suddenly slowed, and the fire element Spiritual Qi within it was stripped away thread by thread, pouring into Ye Tian's body!

This was precisely the domineering nature of the Five Elements Sword Body and Chaos True Essence!

Although Ye Tian's cultivation was still shallow at this moment and he could not directly refine such violent attacks, he could manage to absorb a portion of the Spiritual Qi within them!

These absorbed fire spirits, wrapped in Chaos True Essence, were quickly converted to replenish his consumption.

"So that's how it is... This Fire Giant is not a living creature, but a manifestation of the Laws of this Fire Element space.

In this space, it is nearly immortal; one can only defeat it, but cannot completely destroy it."

Ye Tian observed carefully while dodging.

"Since that's the case... then let's end this quickly!"

A fierce look flashed in Ye Tian's eyes. No longer holding back, sword finally left its sheath!

"Zheng!"

Gray sword light soared into the sky, thunder exploded, and flames surged!

The sword light slashed down as if to split this world of fire apart!

The Fire Giant roared, gathering all the flames on its body into a huge flame shield to defend.

"Crack!"

The flame shield split upon impact! The sword light's momentum remained undiminished as it slashed fiercely onto the Fire Giant!

"Boom!"

The Fire Giant's massive body was split in two from the middle!

But it did not dissipate; the flames at the break surged wildly, attempting to re-aggregate.

However, the power of Chaos annihilation in Ye Tian's sword stroke disrupted the Fire Giant's remains, preventing its Rebirth.

The Fire Giant struggled a few times, but in the end, it could not defy its fate. Its massive body collapsed with a boom, turning into a sky full of flowing fire, which eventually slowly merged into the magma of this space and disappeared.

Where the Fire Giant had dissipated, a crimson, diamond-like fire element mark floated quietly in mid-air, emitting fluctuations of the Five Elements Law.

The fire element mark!

Ye Tian reached out, and the fire element mark automatically flew into his palm.

"Success!" Ye Tian gripped the fire element mark, a slight smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

He looked up toward the center of the magma lake, where a portal seemed to be slowly opening, leading to a deeper path.

He did not leave immediately but sat cross-legged, pressing the fire element mark against his forehead while contemplating the Fire Law contained within...

After about half a cup of tea's time passed, Ye Tian stood up, a flash of fire seemingly passing through his eyes.

"I still need to leave here as soon as possible, otherwise that flame monster might regenerate in a while!"

On the plaza, at the edge of the Fire Element area, Yun Wuji and the others, who had been watching nervously, suddenly saw the crimson light pillar tremble slightly. Immediately after, a figure walked out calmly from the light—it was Ye Tian!

And in his hand, he was holding a crimson mark emitting scorching fluctuations!

"Junior Brother Ye is out!"

"He got it! The fire element mark!"

"So fast?!"

The crowd was both shocked and delighted.

From the time Ye Tian went in until he came out, it definitely did not exceed half a cup of tea's time!

Ye Tian nodded to everyone to indicate he was unharmed and showed them the fire element mark.

He did not say much about the specific situation inside, because everyone's trial might be different, and time was tight.

"I have passed and obtained the fire element mark. Inside is an independent space, and the trial is a manifestation of the Laws corresponding to the attribute. You can obtain the mark by defeating it or gaining insight. Attribute suppression and your own comprehension are key." Ye Tian shared his experience concisely.

Hearing this, the crowd felt a little more at ease.

Just then, in the Metal Element area, a flash of white light occurred, and a figure stumbled out—it was Qin Pojun!

His face was somewhat pale, the arm holding his spear trembled slightly, and there was even blood seeping from the web between his thumb and index finger; he had clearly gone through a bitter battle.

But in his hand, he tightly gripped a white mark emitting sharp Metal Qi!

Immediately after...

"Ha! Satisfying!"

In the Earth Element area, yellow light surged, and Xiahou Ba's burly figure strode out. Although he had a few more wounds on his body and his clothes were somewhat tattered, his spirit was extremely high, and he held a yellow mark in his hand.

"The water element mark, obtained." Shui Qingdie also gracefully walked out from the blue light pillar. Her dress was slightly damp, and her Aura was slightly unstable, but there was joy in her beautiful eyes, and a crystal-clear blue mark lay in her palm.

In the Wood Element area, green light shone brightly, and Yu Miaoqing and Feng Xuan walked out together. Both of their Auras were somewhat chaotic.

Yu Miaoqing held a green leaf-shaped mark in her hand, and Feng Xuan protected her from the side; clearly, the two had cooperated and successfully passed the trial.

In a short time, Ye Tian's group of five had actually all successfully obtained their corresponding Five Elements marks! The efficiency was staggering!

This scene made the eyes of the other Cultivators on the plaza, who had not yet entered or had just failed and come out, almost pop out of their sockets!

"This... how is this possible?!"

"How long have they been in? They all succeeded?"

"The people from the Liuli Xuan Sect, the Zhenbei Princes Mansion, and the Xiahou Family really aren't simple characters!"

"Especially that Ye Tian...! He dared to go in first, took the shortest amount of time, and didn't even have a single injury. Is this guy a monster?"

Various gazes fell upon Ye Tian's group, especially their Five Elements marks, which had become the focus of the entire scene.

Once all five marks were gathered, the gate of the Five Elements Unification Hall could be opened!

Feeling the countless scorching gazes around him, Ye Tian knew that the real trouble was only just beginning.

He quickly gathered everyone and whispered: "The marks are in hand, but we are also the target of everyone. Prepare to break out and approach the hall gate! One incense stick of time, not much left!"

Qin Pojun, Xiahou Ba, and the others understood instantly and immediately formed a battle formation, protecting the injured Ghost Girl and the exhausted Yu Miaoqing and Shui Qingdie in the middle.

Ye Tian, Qin Pojun, and Xiahou Ba, the three with the strongest combat power, stood in a triangular formation, while Han Xiao, Yun Wuji, Feng Xuan, Pei Tieshan, and Dongfang Xinghe acted as support on the periphery.

Just as they had finished assembling and were preparing to move toward the huge hall gate, a white sword light as fast as lightning tore through the air, carrying cold killing intent, and aimed straight at Ye Tian, who was holding the fire element mark!

It was Li Xuanxiao! He had come out of the Metal Element area!

And, as soon as he came out, he... ambushed Ye Tian?!

Almost simultaneously, in the crowd, several other powerful Auras erupted from different directions, locking onto the other four marks held by Qin Pojun, Xiahou Ba, Shui Qingdie, and Yu Miaoqing with malice!