32: Trials of Chance

Any normal person would understand these things upon reflection.

Then, several Tianji Pavilion Disciples exchanged glances, and the leading Senior Brother said, "Go and instruct the subordinates; the previous orders have changed!"

"Tell them not to kill him, just give him a bit of a lesson."

"It's best if he looks miserable on the surface, but don't let it be life-threatening."

"Also, I'm saying if—if he encounters a life-threatening danger, lend him a hand if you can!"

"It doesn't matter if he's crippled or heavily injured!"

"The most important point is that he must be alive when he comes out, even if he only has one breath left!"

Then the few of them went to instruct their subordinates.

Gu Changan would never have imagined that before the next trial had even begun, his fate had already been arranged by them.

As it grew dark, the Old Daoist in White Robe stopped waiting.

"Alright! The Ascending Heaven Stairs ends here!"

Then those New Disciples who were still climbing upward let out desperate howls: "No! I can still climb!"

No one cared about them; such was the way of immortal cultivation. There were only so many spots, and if one couldn't even fight for them, why would they let so many people in?

With a flick of his sleeve, the Old Daoist in White Robe sent all the New Disciples flying off the Tianji Platform.

Those Disciples below the 300th step flew directly out of the square's range.

Only about a thousand people remained on the square. The Old Daoist in White Robe watched the selected Disciples and began his explanation.

"Disciples above the 300th step will enter the final trial!"

"The name of the final trial is the 'Opportunity Trial!'"

"At the foot of Tianji Mountain, there is an 'Opportunity Trial' trial formation array. We have placed ten Spirit Medicines of various ages inside!"

"You Disciples who have passed the test will enter the Formation to search for these Spirit Medicines."

"Each Spirit Medicine represents a type of Opportunity!"

"This is also to test whether your luck is profound!"

"Regardless of who you are, as long as you obtain these Spirit Medicines, you can advance one level!"

"For example, if that Inner Sect Disciple finds a Spirit Medicine, his Cultivation resources will increase after he joins."

"We will then find another master for him. I believe you all know that even in the Inner Sect, not every Disciple has a master!"

The Inner Sect Disciple below the stage was beyond excited after hearing this, looking as if the Spirit Medicine was already in his grasp!

"If an Outer Sect Disciple finds a Spirit Medicine!"

"Then he will be directly promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple!"

"Similarly, it's the same for a Utility Disciple; as long as you find a Spirit Medicine, it proves your luck is profound!"

"Then you can be directly promoted to an Outer Sect Disciple!"

"Of course, fighting is not prohibited within the Formation, and there are also some ordinary medicinal herbs inside!"

"The ultimate goal is to reach the exit alive. Only those who can successfully leave the Formation will be considered to have succeeded in the trial!"

The words of the Old Daoist in White Robe sparked a huge debate, and everyone was eager to get started.

Gu Changan was no exception. Previously, he only wanted to be a Utility Disciple peacefully.

Now, the chance to become an Outer Sect Disciple was right in front of him.

Should he not fight for it?

If he succeeded, he would be rid of his status as a Utility Disciple and wouldn't have to do all sorts of heavy tasks.

His initial plan was to become a Utility Disciple and then bribe the manager to excuse him from his chores.

But now it seemed unnecessary. As long as he had the status of an Outer Sect Disciple, he could Cultivate with peace of mind.

Gu Changan prepared himself eagerly. Finding Spirit Medicine was simple; if it was within a certain range, he could observe the Treasure Qi to find it!

However, if the distance was too far, it might not work.

Also, if he found a Spirit Medicine, how could he prevent others from fighting for it?

Looking at the dense crowd now, most were Utility Disciples.

Including those Inner and Outer Sect Disciples, the number reached about 1,000 people.

How could he protect the Spirit Medicine and stand out among this crowd?

Seeing everyone discussing, the Old Daoist in White Robe felt the time was ripe.

He then ordered his subordinates to lead this batch of New Disciples into the 'Opportunity Trial' trial formation array.

By tomorrow, the results of the selection should be out.

Those New Disciples who died in the Formation or failed to leave it would be eliminated!

As the Old Daoist in White Robe and a group of Tianji Pavilion Disciples departed, Gu Changan entered the trial formation array.

On the other side, at the location of Tianji Valley on Tianji Mountain, the bronze-cast tianji stele was constantly vibrating.

Old Ancestor Xuanyin sat cross-legged on top of the tianji stele.

"Behave yourself!"

"Why are you so excited?"

"Could it be that the figure who will bring chaos to the world has appeared?"

"And has even come to the Tianji Pavilion?"

As the Formation of the Tianji Platform retracted, all the New Disciples were pushed out of the Formation's coverage area, including Gu Changan.

The shaking of the tianji stele suddenly stopped!

Old Ancestor Xuanyin was somewhat surprised: "Hmm? Why did it stop moving?"

"Could some change have occurred?"

Saying this, he prepared to reach out and perform a calculation, but then he thought of the last time he spat blood and the Lifespan he consumed!

Then he forcefully stopped himself.

"Fine!"

"Since you've settled down, I'll go back!"

But he hadn't gone far when, as Gu Changan entered the 'Opportunity Trial' trial formation array,

the tianji stele began to shake violently again.

Old Ancestor Xuanyin had no choice but to return to the top of the tianji stele once more.

He began to increase the force of suppression.

Then the tianji stele gradually became calm.

Old Ancestor Xuanyin was baffled for a long time. What exactly had happened?

After Gu Changan entered the grand Formation, it was pitch black inside, appearing to be synchronized with the time outside.

It was most likely nighttime!

Gu Changan observed carefully; he seemed to be in a mountain forest.

Occasionally, small yellow insects emitted fluorescence, flying through the woods.

In some places under the distant trees, glowing mushrooms could be seen. Some mushrooms emitted a faint blue light, trembling as they shook, as if the mushrooms were breathing.

Some mushrooms emitted a faint white light, but observing the mushroom as a whole, it was actually transparent.

Gu Changan didn't know if these mushrooms were poisonous, so he stayed far away.

The mountain forest was so silent that only the chirping of insects could be heard, and when you approached, the chirping would suddenly disappear.

Gu Changan began to look around for any sign of Treasure Qi.

In the end, he didn't find it even once; it seemed he hadn't landed near any Spirit Medicine.

When entering the Formation through a spiritual qi vortex, it should be able to teleport people to various parts of the Formation.

This was why he hadn't seen a single person since entering the Formation.

Gu Changan began to reflect; the current situation was clearly that of a dark forest.

Since these newly entered Disciples were likely all in the Qi Refining Stage and lacked Divine Sense, no one knew each other's positions.

If a sound or a fight suddenly occurred somewhere,

it would most likely attract the attention of other New Disciples or lead to a sneak attack.