289: Tempting chips

Lin Chen’s efficiency in slaying the demonic beasts increased, leaving the other trial-takers stunned.

"This kid is so strong!"

"What level is his battle technique? It’s too abnormal!"

"His cultivation realm isn't even as high as ours, so why is his battle technique so powerful? And his weapon doesn't seem to be high-grade either."

"He's truly a monster..."

"Are you still looking at others? I can’t hold on anymore!"

One of the foreign race trial-takers couldn't endure it any longer. He immediately swore an oath by the supreme rules to follow Duanmu Lei. These demonic beasts were unkillable, charging at him one after another.

The newly appeared demonic beasts were incredibly powerful, reaching the Pseudo-Emperor level. He couldn't kill them in one blow and could only flee while attacking.

Just then, the first trial-taker who had pledged allegiance to Duanmu Lei suddenly shouted excitedly.

"No demonic beasts are appearing here! This is great!"

At these words, all the trial-takers, including Lin Chen, were startled and looked towards the continent where this trial-taker was located.

They saw a bald young man in red battle armor running excitedly across his continent, as if he had finally been freed.

"Hahaha, I told you to follow Brother Chen earlier. Now you regret it, don't you?"

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly at the sight.

Following someone else meant failing the trial, and no more demonic beasts would appear for the trial. This should be a hidden rule of the Black Pagoda.

He just didn't know if this bald young man would receive point rewards after this layer's trial ended... The scene unfolding with the bald young man instantly stimulated all the trial-takers.

Their chances of passing this fifth layer of the trial were already slim. They had wanted to persevere, but with the appearance of this hidden rule of the Black Pagoda, many trial-takers wavered.

After all, life is only once!

Each of them was an unparalleled prodigy, and their future path was still very long!

Immediately, three more trial-takers chose to give up the trial and directly chose to follow Duanmu Lei.

In their view, Duanmu Lei, who was suspected of having broken through to the Great Emperor Realm, was the best choice!

The four trial-takers who subsequently followed Duanmu Lei, after learning the demonic beasts' weak points, slowly began to kill the weaker demonic beasts.

Then, one by one, they slew the Pseudo-Emperor level demonic beasts. Although the entire process was extremely messy, with some almost perishing, they finally managed to clear all the demonic beasts.

Currently, there were still 4 trial-takers who had not found a way to kill the demonic beasts.

These 4 trial-takers were all stronger, having all reached the Pseudo-Emperor Realm.

This meant that they had achieved one of the three conditions for breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm!

Lin Chen guessed that these 4 trial-takers must have comprehended a trace of the Great Emperor level Great Dao, which was a relatively simpler condition.

However, after comprehending the Great Emperor level Great Dao, their combat power would also experience a qualitative leap.

Facing Pseudo-Emperor level demonic beasts, they were not very flustered.

Because they all wielded the ultimate level Great Dao. This level of Great Dao, once it reached beyond the Origin, possessed power far exceeding ordinary Great Dao.

But these four trial-takers were also very conflicted now.

This was only the fifth wave of demonic beasts. What about the sixth wave?

There were still 5 more waves to come!

If Great Emperor level demonic beasts appeared later, they would have no chance of survival!

Lin Chen shook his head slightly at the sight. These 4 trial-takers ultimately had only two paths to choose from.

Either die, or choose to follow someone else.

Four trial-takers... Lin Chen had an idea. If this layer's trial ended and these few trial-takers followed him, his point rewards would likely multiply several times!

He was currently devouring energy while transmitting a message to these four trial-takers:

"If you choose to follow me, you can obtain a middle-tier Origin level body cultivation technique."

"Depending on your future performance, you might even have a chance to obtain a high-tier Origin level body cultivation technique!"

Among the four trial-takers, two were human and two were of foreign races. All of them were deeply shocked.

Middle-tier Origin? High-tier?

The key point was that it was a body cultivation technique!

They knew how precious body cultivation techniques were.

In their home worlds, there were also body cultivators.

The reason those super body cultivation sects were powerful was precisely because they possessed high-tier body cultivation techniques.

Each of them could fight above their realm!

However, the highest level of body cultivation technique they had heard of was only middle-tier Origin.

High-tier Origin? That was a legendary secret art!

Body cultivation techniques of this level, once they appeared in the world, would be contested by countless super powers!

Those peak Great Emperor Realm ancestors, or Eternal Realm powerhouses, would all make a move, often resulting in the deaths of countless beings!

"Is it true or false? How can you prove it?"

Some trial-takers didn't believe Lin Chen's words; it was simply too astonishing!

"Naturally, it's true. I also swear by the supreme rules!"

"Moreover, my true combat power is far stronger than what I'm currently displaying. Even if Great Emperor Realm demonic beasts appear, I can slay them."

Lin Chen directly gave the four trial-takers a reassurance.

After all, if he himself didn't have the strength to pass this layer's trial, even if these trial-takers followed him, they would likely ultimately fail the trial...

Immediately, the four trial-takers gasped, their faces filled with horror.

They knew that no one would exaggerate at this time, as that would bring no benefit to themselves.

"Good! I, Gu Ming, will take a gamble today. Following that Duanmu Lei would get me nothing, and I can't stand his arrogant demeanor."

"Brother Chen, from now on, you are my elder brother. I, Gu Ming, swear by the supreme rules, for all eternity..."

A young man with a faint golden mark between his eyebrows chose to follow Lin Chen. He was Gu Ming, one of the two foreign race trial-takers.

Lin Chen nodded slightly at the sight, then informed him of the method to kill the demonic beasts. At the same time, he transmitted the Hunyuan Battle Art body cultivation technique to Gu Ming through his true spirit.

After a long while, Gu Ming shouted excitedly.

"It's truly a middle-tier Origin level body cultivation technique!"

Subsequently, Gu Ming, having mastered the method to kill demonic beasts, immediately began to slowly clear them out.

As long as he cleared all the current demonic beasts and Lin Chen didn't die, he would easily pass the fifth layer of the trial!

Duanmu Lei and the others naturally noticed Gu Ming's oath just now.

Duanmu Lei's gaze fixed on Lin Chen, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

He hadn't expected Lin Chen to ruin his plans at such a crucial moment.

One must know that prodigies of Gu Ming's caliber were almost nonexistent in his home world!

If he could recruit these prodigies during his trip to the Black Pagoda, with their assistance, his future achievements would be immeasurable!

There were still three prodigy trial-takers remaining, all of whom had reached the Pseudo-Emperor Realm.

Their value was naturally self-evident.

"There's no future in following him. Leaving aside whether he can pass this layer's trial..."

"Even if he miraculously passes, I will crush him in the next layer of the trial!"

Duanmu Lei's true spirit power swept across, carrying a hint of chill and a warning.

Immediately, the remaining three trial-takers hesitated.

Duanmu Lei's words were not wrong.

According to the Black Pagoda's trial rules, there was likely only one final opportunity!

That meant, either Lin Chen or Duanmu Lei would die!

However, on the other hand, if they followed Lin Chen now, and then Lin Chen was slain by Duanmu Lei, wouldn't they... be free?

The three trial-takers suddenly realized the crucial point of the matter.

The next moment, the three trial-takers unhesitatingly chose to follow Lin Chen.

This scene instantly made Duanmu Lei almost curse out loud. He had only intended to warn them, but it had backfired instead.

Duanmu Lei, realizing what had happened, stared venomously at the floating continent where Lin Chen was.

"Kid, you absolutely must not die in this layer of the trial."

"We'll see each other in the sixth layer of the trial!"