11: Chapter 11: The Grand Trial Ceremony – A Gathering of Heroes!

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the atmosphere of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land was solemn to the extreme.

The ancient bell toll resounded from the peak of the Holy Land.

The bell rang nine times, echoing between the nine peaks, lingering for a long time.

This was the highest-level summons of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land.

It was only used for major events involving the Legacy, such as the Holy Son Trial.

The Martial Arts Arena of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land.

This place was vast and boundless, forged from countless meteorites from beyond the heavens.

The ground was covered with ancient and mysterious array patterns, which were extremely extraordinary.

Its power was enough to withstand a full-force strike from an Emperor Realm expert.

At this moment, the Martial Arts Arena was already crowded with people.

The sequence Disciples and core Elders of the nine peaks gathered here, clearly distinct from one another.

Everyone's face wore an expression of anticipation, solemnity, or excitement.

Everyone knew.

Today would determine the leader of the Heavenly Profound Holy Land for the next thousand years.

On the high platform at the very front of the Martial Arts Arena.

The Holy Lord Zhou Qing, the First Peak Master Luo Qinghan, the Second Peak Master Peak Master Jiang Qiyue, and other high-level officials of the Holy Land had already taken their seats.

Their gazes were cast, intentionally or unintentionally, toward the camp of the First Peak.

The Grandmist phenomenon from seven days ago was too terrifying.

Even now, its aftermath was still fermenting within the Three Thousand Dao Domains.

And as the one who triggered the phenomenon.

Lin Yi's name had long since spread throughout all the major orthodoxies.

It even surpassed many Prodigies of the older generation.

He was hailed as the uncrowned king of the younger generation in the Desolate Domain!

Everyone was curious, what kind of terrifying level had the strength of this Prodigy, who broke and then stood, Awakening a forbidden Physique, reached now?!

"Why hasn't Senior Brother Lin Yi arrived yet?"

"Yeah, the Holy Son Trial is about to start, how can the protagonist be late?"

"What do you know! True big shots always make a grand entrance at the end!"

Among the crowd, the Disciples talked amongst themselves, craning their necks to look toward the direction of the First Peak.

Just at this moment.

A figure in white, under the gaze of all, walked slowly out from the First Peak's camp.

The person was tall and straight, handsome, and his white clothes were spotless.

He just walked casually, his pace not fast.

Yet it seemed as if every step he took trod upon the pulse of heaven and earth, resonating with the Dao.

There was not a shred of Qi fluctuation around his body.

Yet he possessed an air that towered above all Daos, suppressing the entire scene.

It was none other than Lin Yi.

The moment he appeared, the entire Martial Arts Arena instantly fell silent.

Everyone's gaze was subconsciously attracted to him.

Awe, curiosity, envy, jealousy...

Countless complex gazes intertwined, but Lin Yi ignored them.

He looked indifferent, his eyes calm, as if none of this was enough to move him.

Su Yuxi looked at that figure, a flash of complexity in her cold Phoenix eyes.

Seven days had passed.

She felt that the temperament on Lin Yi was becoming increasingly unfathomable.

He just stood there quietly.

Yet it felt as if he was separated from the whole world by an invisible barrier.

Clearly close at hand, yet unreachable.

"He... he really has changed!"

Su Yuxi whispered in her heart, and her ice-sealed Dao Heart rippled uncontrollably once again.

On the other side, in the camp of the Third Peak.

A resentful and vicious gaze was locked firmly onto Lin Yi.

This person was none other than Xiao Fan!

At this moment, with the help of the Nine-Turn Holy Fire Pill, his injuries had long since healed.

Not only had his Foundation fully recovered, but his Burning Dao Holy Body, after reaching Major Achievement, caused his aura to skyrocket.

Scorching flame runes swirled around him.

He was like a volcano about to erupt!

Feeling his unprecedented strength.

Xiao Fan's self-confidence also swelled to an unprecedented level!

He believed that he could do it again!

He believed that he now had the capital to fight Lin Yi.

And even to crush him!

Xiao Fan looked at the center-of-attention Lin Yi, his hatred sky-high.

"Lin Yi!"

"Today, I will let you know who the real Child of Destiny is!"

Xiao Fan clenched his fists, making them crackle.

Just then, Holy Lord Zhou Qing stood up slowly, his majestic voice spreading across the entire venue.

"The Holy Son Trial is a major event for the Legacy of our Heavenly Profound Holy Land!"

"Today, you Disciples of the nine peaks will enter the ancestral Secret Realm of our Holy Land — the Tianxuan Secret Realm!"

"Inside the Secret Realm, Opportunity and danger coexist."

"Slay Yao Beasts to gain points."

"Three days later, the one with the highest points will be the new Saint of our Heavenly Profound Holy Land!"

"Now, the trial..."

Before Zhou Qing could finish his words, an untimely voice abruptly resounded throughout the entire venue.

"Holy Lord, please wait!"

Xiao Fan stepped out from the crowd and walked to the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

He first bowed to Zhou Qing and the others on the high platform.

Then he turned abruptly, pointed his finger at Lin Yi, and shouted indignantly.

"Disciple Xiao Fan has something to say!"

"The Holy Son Trial should be fair and just!"

"But Senior Brother Lin Yi of the First Peak, relying on his status as the First Sequence, used despicable means to snatch the Opportunity that was about to fall into my hands before the trial!"

"How is this behavior any different from the Demonic Path? He is not qualified to participate in the Holy Son Trial at all!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place was in an uproar.

The crowd's gazes swept back and forth between Lin Yi and Xiao Fan.

On the high platform.

Third Peak Master Zhao Wuji had an imperceptible sneer at the corner of his mouth.

Luo Qinghan frowned slightly, a flash of cold light in her eyes.

Lin Yi looked at Xiao Fan, who was like a clown in the arena.

His face was expressionless, but he found it somewhat amusing in his heart.

Snatch your Opportunity?

That's right, I did snatch it!

But, do you have any evidence?

Even if you did, so what?

"Senior Brother Xiao Fan, well said!"

A figure walked out from the crowd of the Ninth Peak.

It was Liu Ruyan, whose cheeks were still somewhat red and swollen.

She walked to Xiao Fan's side and agreed righteously:

"I can also testify to this matter!"

"This person, Lin Yi, has corrupt morals and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals!"

"If such a person becomes the Saint, he will surely be a disaster for our Heavenly Profound Holy Land!"

The two sang in harmony, placing themselves on the high ground of morality.

Seeing the two speaking so sincerely, many Disciples began to whisper.

"Hey, tell me, is this true? Is Senior Brother Lin Yi really that kind of person?"

"I don't know, but... Senior Brother Xiao Fan and Senior Sister Ruyan wouldn't make things up, right..."

"Yeah, there's no smoke without fire, there's a good show to watch!"

Xiao Fan looked at the reaction of the crowd, feeling even more proud in his heart.

This was the effect he wanted!

First, ruin Lin Yi's reputation in terms of momentum!

Immediately after.

He turned around and looked at Su Yuxi in the direction of the Second Peak with burning eyes.

He took out a jade box from his bosom, held it high, and changed the subject:

"Senior Sister Yu Xi! I know your Dao Fetus is damaged."

"This is the Saint-grade divine medicine I sought after nine deaths and one life — Red Flame Dragon Saliva Grass!"

"This item will be of great benefit to repairing your Dao Fetus. Today, I will gift it to you!"

After saying this, he was about to give the divine medicine to Su Yuxi.

This move was quite clever.

It not only showed his infatuation and generosity.

It was also imitating Lin Yi's previous behavior, secretly provoking him!

He wanted to see what kind of furious expression Lin Yi would have in the face of his actions!