90: In front of the Temple of War! A country bumpkin entering the city?

The Central Divine Continent, the Extreme West Land.

Mount Myriad Gods.

This mountain range stood ten thousand *ren* high, piercing the clouds. The entire mountain was a dark red, as if stained by the blood of countless gods and devils.

This place is the Holy Land of Body Cultivators, and the location of the War God Hall.

Today, the foot of Mount Myriad Gods was bustling with people and exceptionally lively.

Body Cultivator Geniuses, Aristocratic Family Disciples, and Sect elites from all over the Central Divine Continent gathered here, solely to participate in the once-in-a-millennium “War God Trial.”

“Rumble—”

A thunderous sound of chariot wheels came from the sky.

Everyone looked up, only to see a Bronze War Chariot tearing through the air, pulled by two Flood Dragons who looked imposing but seemed to have uncleaned grease stains around their mouths.

The war chariot landed, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Envoy Jin Lie was the first to step off the chariot, glancing back with a complex expression.

Immediately afterward, a burly figure jumped down.

Gu Yang was bare-chested, the slightly worn dragon tendon wrapped around his waist, the pitch-black heavenly demon meteor hammer resting on his back, and half an unfinished Grilled Squid Tentacle in his hand.

He exuded a wild, bloody Aura brought from the Great Wilderness, making him completely out of place among the well-dressed, dignified Central Divine Continent Prodigies.

“This is the Body Cultivator Holy Land of the Central Divine Continent?”

Gu Yang looked around, his eyes lighting up when he saw the dense crowd.

“So many people! I wonder if this trial provides food?”

“Is that the ‘Gu Yang’ who came from the Savage Land?”

In the crowd, a voice of disdain rang out.

The speaker was a young monk wearing a Golden Kasaya, whose skin looked as if it had been cast from gold.

He held a Zen Staff, his appearance solemn and dignified, yet his eyes revealed a hint of arrogance.

The Vajra Buddhist Son of Vajra Temple—Fa Hai (alias), who Cultivates the Six-Zhang Golden Body, is known for his indestructible Physical Body.

“Look at his pauper appearance, he doesn't even have a decent Magic Robe. Is he worthy of participating in the War God Trial?”

Beside him, a sinister-looking, exotic young man with a pair of wings on his back also sneered:

“Barbarians are just barbarians; they only know how to use brute force. Look at that piece of meat in his hand, doesn't he worry about getting a stomach ache?”

Young Lord of the Heavenly Demon Palace—Feng Sha, possesses the Ancient Heavenly Demon Bloodline.

There was also a giant man, dressed in animal hides and several inches taller than Gu Yang, who carried a massive Totem Pole and snorted disdainfully:

“The Great Wilderness? What kind of powerhouse can come out of such a barren place? When the trial starts, I'll let him know what true strength is!”

Heir of the Savage Ancient Clan—Savage Mountain.

These three were the most favored candidates to win this trial, and represented the Peak of the younger generation of Body Cultivators in the Central Divine Continent.

Gu Yang took a bite of the squid tentacle, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.

“That sparkling golden monk... is he coated in Breadcrumbs? Looks quite crispy.”

“That winged Birdman... roasted wings should be good.”

“That Big Idiot... his meat looks a bit tough, probably won't taste good.”

He silently labeled these “Prodigies” as “ingredients” in his heart.

Just then, an elegantly dressed Aristocratic Family Young Master, fanning himself with a Jade Fan, walked up to Gu Yang, covering his nose in disgust:

“Hey, Beggar over there, stay away from this Young Master! The fishy smell on you is offending me!”

Gu Yang paused, looked down at the squid in his hand, then looked at the Exquisite Spiritual Artifact Jade Fan radiating brilliant light in the Young Master's hand.

“Your fan...”

Gu Yang asked seriously, “Is it made of sugar? It looks quite crispy. Can I eat it?”

“You! How vulgar!” The Young Master was choked with anger.

“Silence!”

Just then, a majestic voice came from the mountaintop.

An Elder wearing the War God Hall Elder's robes appeared out of thin air, and his powerful coercion instantly silenced the entire scene.

“The War God Trial begins now!”

“First stage: Heaven-Reaching Divine Pillar!”

With a wave of the Elder's hand, the clouds and mist in the center of the square dispersed, revealing a massive Stone Pillar that reached straight into the sky.

The surface of the Stone Pillar was smooth as a mirror, but covered in Gravity Runes.

“This pillar is a thousand *zhang* high. The higher you go, the stronger the gravity! The starting point is one thousand times gravity, and the top is ten thousand times gravity!”

“Only those who climb to the top using only their Physical Body strength can advance!”

“Ten thousand times gravity?!”

The entire crowd was in an uproar.

This was terrifying gravity, enough to crush ordinary Magic Treasures!

But those few Prodigies showed confident expressions.

“Amitabha, this humble monk will go first!”

The Vajra Buddhist Son's body burst with golden light. He stepped onto the Stone Pillar, steady as Mount Tai, and quickly began climbing upward.

“Hmph! Watch me!”

Savage Mountain roared, his Totem Power erupting. He moved extremely fast, using all four limbs like a gorilla.

The Heavenly Demon Palace Young Lord spread his wings, gliding at low altitude against the gravity with an elegant posture.

Other Participants also used their various methods, climbing with difficulty.

Gu Yang was the last one to go up.

He swallowed the last bite of squid, wiped his hands, and walked to the Stone Pillar.

He took one step onto it.

Dong!

“Hmm?”

Gu Yang frowned and stomped his foot.

“One thousand times gravity? Why does it feel so light?”

He had lived for ten years in the Great Wilderness under a five-times gravity environment, and had undergone Divine Blood Baptism. This level of gravity felt like nothing to him.

“They call this a trial? It's less intense than my usual Weighted Training.”

Gu Yang was a bit disappointed.

Looking at the “Prodigies” above who were panting and sweating profusely, he suddenly felt that winning this way would be meaningless.

“Since it's a Competition, it needs a bit of a challenge.”

Gu Yang's mind stirred.

Divine Ability—Extreme Dao Force Field! Reverse Weight Increase!

Buzz!

Not only did he not counteract the gravity, but he also applied a ten-times Gravity Field around himself!

Combined with the Stone Pillar's inherent one thousand times gravity, his current load instantly started at ten thousand times!

“Crack!”

A crack appeared on the surface of the Stone Pillar beneath his foot.

“Now that feels a bit better.” Gu Yang nodded in satisfaction.

Then, under everyone's horrified gaze.

That “Savage,” who had departed last, suddenly rushed out like a cheetah!

Da da da da!

He moved on the vertical Stone Pillar as if walking on flat ground, leaving an Afterimage behind him, his speed incredible.

In the blink of an eye, he caught up to the main group.

“Move aside! Move aside! Don't block the way!”

Gu Yang shouted as he ran, “Hey, monk coated in Breadcrumbs up ahead, let me pass!”

Fa Hai, who was struggling to maintain his Golden Body, only felt a gust of wind blow past. Before he could react, Gu Yang squeezed past him, nearly knocking him off.

“What just flew past?!”

Next was Savage Mountain.

“Hey, big guy, don't stick your butt out so high, it ruins the scenery!”

Gu Yang stepped on Savage Mountain's shoulder, used the leverage to leap, and immediately passed him.

Savage Mountain: “???”

Was I just used as a Stepping Stone?

Finally, it was the Heavenly Demon Young Lord flying in the lead.

Gu Yang caught up and ran alongside him.

“Dude, your wings fan a nice breeze, thanks!”

After speaking, Gu Yang stomped his foot fiercely, the Extreme Dao Burst Step erupted, and he instantly left the Young Lord behind.

Below the square, everyone was stunned.

“This... is this climbing the Heaven-Reaching Divine Pillar?”

“Everyone else is resisting pressure, and he's doing Weighted Parkour?!”

“Is this guy here to stock up on goods or to Crash the Party?”

Gu Yang took the Absolute Lead, soaring straight into the sky.

His voice drifted down from high above:

“Hey, Elder! Is there a Spiritual Meal reward for first place? I want an extra large portion!”