179: Chapter 178 The Purpose of the Trial

With Mu Qing's detailed introduction, Xia Jin's understanding of this Lightning Pool Trial became much clearer instantly.

"In other words," Xia Jin stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze indifferent, "these Lightning Beads are merely the threshold for passing, and what truly makes these Earth-class Disciples fight for their lives is the title of being number one?"

Mu Qing nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, yes, Brother Xia, you understand it instantly! We Earth-class Disciples usually cultivate in the First Heaven of the Temple, and resources are inherently limited. To be promoted to a Heaven-Class Disciple and step into the Second Heaven, one must stand out in every assessment. And this Lightning Pool Trial is the most important opportunity this year!"

He paused, leaned in closer, and lowered his voice: "It is said that the first place in this assessment will not only be promoted to a Heaven-Class Disciple, but will also receive a Hunyuan Pill bestowed by the Temple! That is a divine object capable of helping people make a Breakthrough in their Bottleneck!"

"Hunyuan Pill?" A glimmer of interest flashed in Xia Jin's eyes, but it was quickly suppressed. He looked at Mu Qing and asked a question that had been buried in his heart for a long time.

"Mu Qing, I have a question for you."

Seeing Xia Jin's expression suddenly turn serious, Mu Qing quickly restrained the smile on his face and said solemnly: "Please go ahead, Brother Xia."

Xia Jin's gaze was like a torch, staring directly into Mu Qing's eyes: "You have been in the Temple for three years. Have you ever wondered—where do the experts recruited by the Temple from various continents of this world over so many years eventually go?"

The expression on Mu Qing's face froze instantly.

He opened his mouth but found that he did not know how to answer.

After a long while, Mu Qing gave a wry smile and spread his hands: "Brother Xia, you have really stumped me with that question. I only know that most people are like me, muddling along in this First Heaven, waiting for death. As for those promoted Disciples, I have never seen them again."

Seeing Xia Jin's brows slightly furrowed, he quickly added: "However... I once heard a rumor."

"What rumor?"

Mu Qing looked around, confirmed there was no one else nearby, and then lowered his voice: "I heard from others that our Temple is actually divided into three levels. Earth-class Disciples are in this First Heaven, Heaven-Class Disciples are in the Second Heaven, and Hun-class Disciples... are in the highest Third Heaven."

Speaking of this, the smile on his face disappeared completely: "And those Hun-class Disciples, it is said, are prepared to save this world from the World-Ending Catastrophe!"

"World-Ending Catastrophe?"

A brilliant light erupted in Xia Jin's eyes, and an invisible Aura was released involuntarily.

This was the third time he had heard this term.

"Tell me in detail!"

Mu Qing was startled by the Aura that suddenly erupted from Xia Jin, and cold sweat flowed down his forehead unintentionally. But he still braced himself and continued:

"Brother... Brother Xia, you probably don't know yet, right? Counting the days, three years! In three years, the World-Ending Catastrophe will descend upon this world!"

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, "It is said that after this World-Ending Catastrophe descends, at least ninety percent of all living beings on all continents of this world will perish! And the Temple is the only safe place!"

"So, this is why we Disciples, even knowing our strength is inferior, still fight desperately to stay!"

And Xia Jin, his face was already terrifyingly gloomy at this moment.

Three years.

Only three years left.

If it were truly as Mu Qing said, when the World-Ending Catastrophe descended, would the Great Xia Dynasty inevitably be unable to escape? He had spent his heart's blood to successfully make Great Xia the only hegemon-level power on the East Profound Continent; would it all turn into nothing in an instant?

Leng Yuexi and Su Xuanji were still waiting for him to return in the palace. His younger brother Emperor Xia Yu and others.

And those officials who followed him, those people who trusted him...

A terrifying Aura erupted from Xia Jin's body!

The dense fog around him seemed to be violently torn apart by an invisible giant hand, instantly scattering in all directions. The ground under his feet even developed cracks that spread in all directions.

Mu Qing felt as if the sky was collapsing; his legs went soft, and he sat slumped on the ground.

"Brother... Brother Xia! Brother Xia!"

Mu Qing shouted with all his might.

Xia Jin suddenly came back to his senses.

He looked down at Mu Qing, who was slumped on the ground, and waved his hand. The terrifying Aura that had enveloped Mu Qing instantly dissipated.

Mu Qing felt as if he had been granted an amnesty, gasping for breath, his eyes filled with awe as he looked at Xia Jin.

What kind of monster is this?

That Aura just now, he had never felt it from any of the Disciples in the Temple; this person was probably at least as strong as those Heaven-Class Disciples!

"Let's go."

Xia Jin withdrew his thoughts, a flash of determination in his eyes.

"I want the first place in this Lightning Pool Trial. I want to go from the status of a Disciple all the way to the status of a Hun-class Disciple!"

Mu Qing was stunned, then quickly climbed up and asked cautiously: "Brother Xia, you want to take first place? Then you must be careful. To take first place this time, the most critical thing is to face the Seven Heroes of Tianqi!"

"Seven Heroes of Tianqi?"

Xia Jin narrowed his eyes and looked at Mu Qing.

Seeing his confusion, Mu Qing quickly explained: "Actually, it is just a group formed by seven top experts from the Tianqi Continent, including Tian Hong. Those seven are all at the Ninth Level of the Tongshen Realm or higher, and the three leaders, including Tian Hong, have even stepped into the Creation Realm! It can almost be said that those seven are the greatest force in this Lightning Pool Trial!"

He paused and looked at Xia Jin cautiously: "Brother Xia, I know you are strong, but Tian Hong and the Seven Heroes of Tianqi are not easy to mess with. If..."

"So what if they are in the Creation Realm? In front of me, they are nothing more than a bunch of stray cats and dogs."

Xia Jin interrupted him indifferently, with no ripples in his tone.

Mu Qing opened his mouth, and the words that reached his lips were swallowed back.

Although he knew Xia Jin was very strong and was likely a Creation Realm expert, Tian Hong and his group were not easy to deal with either. Including Tian Hong, there had to be at least three Creation Realm existences.

"Let's go."

Just as Mu Qing was silent, Xia Jin had already walked forward. After two steps, he stopped and looked back at Mu Qing: "Don't you want Lightning Beads? Follow me. Later, I will kill a few more Lightning Beasts and round up the number for you."

Mu Qing was stunned, then his face was filled with smiles, and he followed along obsequiously.

"Alright! Brother Xia, slow down. There are many dangers in this Lightning Pool, let me scout the path for you!"

As he trotted to catch up, he thought to himself.

Regardless of who is stronger between the Seven Heroes of Tianqi and this master, in any case, he is just watching the show in the end. What can he do in the clash of such existences?

Anyway, being able to get the Lightning Beads in the end is enough!