559 Reaction from All Influences (1/2)

”Hiss…”

The people could only suck a cold breath, witnessing Alex entered the 1000th plank despite having insane difficulty. It was the first time a genius like that would ever exist.

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In the trial,

Song Yu could only stare at his back as the light started enveloping him with its gentle embrace. His injuries began recovering at speed visible with naked eyes.

She placed her hand on her chest and looked at him with a complicated expression. This might be the first time she saw Alex's will that far surpassed his talent. It was true that one's talent might determine one's prospects, but the hardest will would surely take one far.

”Just one more step huh…” Song Yu sighed, muttering to herself. ”I wonder who would go that far… It was true that there were a few deaths in this trial, but all of them were reckless. Unlike normal people who would challenge the pressure one by one, they rushed in, hoping to pass a few planks in a single leap.

”Those foolish people usually did it when they thought it was the time to give up. For the last act out of desperation, they leaped for a few planks.

”It looked smart at first, but it turned out they were challenging a few planks simultaneously in a half-dead state. It was obvious they would be wrecked.

”If we challenge this trial properly, there is actually no actual death. In the worst case, the trial would knock you out before healing you. That's why people call this a trial of will, not strength.” Song Yu sighed as she clenched her fist.

”One more step…” Said Song Yu mysteriously as she thought something ridiculous on her mind. However, it was not about Alex or this trial.

Song Yu thought for a few minutes before continuing her trial.

On the other hand, the outside was in complete chaos. Not only did they see four people surpass the record, but they also witnessed Alexander Sirius completing the trial.

This completely shook all of the influences on the continent. After all, four of them were coming from a mysterious influence called Spirit Nest.

They didn't have much information about them, making them more dangerous, especially to the Fire God Clan.

”Look! He…” A person shouted out loud, alarming all the people around.

Their vision turned back to Alex, watching the slight difference in him. Even though the light energy finished healing him, it continued enveloping him before it slowly gathered more and more energy. Then, it turned into a white spherical wall that slowly hid him inside.

One thought appeared in their mind simultaneously.

'He gets the inheritance!'

The Fire God Clan had a complicated expression as their patriarch turned to the elders. ”Prepare for war. I will talk with the other influences to attack them to prevent him from escaping. As long as we have enough Martial Monarchs, we can beat the entire Spirit Nest.”

”Hmph. Even Blackwade Clan couldn't stop all first-rate influences. This alliance wouldn't be going that complicated, and it could only be done at a time like this. Just go to the disciples. I will handle the matter here.” The patriarch pushed him away as he looked down, weighing something in his mind.

Their first trouble would be the failure of their original plan. With this timing, the elder from Fire God Main Clan wouldn't be here to help. On the other hand, if he asked Alex to join the Fire God Clan, they would be attacked by others. The only way to solve this was to kill Alex.

Even if the people from Spirit Nest held them back, as long as they killed Alex, everything would be over.

With the tension in the air, he could easily convince the other influences to participate in this alliance. He just needed a little tweaking in his words, and everything would be solved.

At the same time, an elder from Fire God Clan flew out of the city, informing the disciples to get ready.

This naturally wouldn't escape everyone's eyes, including Blackwade Clan.

Song Lei quickly disappeared before appearing beside Song Qiang a minute later, ”Father, Fire God Clan is…”

”You don't need to say it. I know.” Song Qiang narrowed his eyes, looking at the Patriarch of Fire God Clan. This situation would be tricky as he tried to see he was talking with who. ”Lei, take a look at that first.”

Song Lei looked at the trial and found out that his daughter fell to the ground. Happiness crept inside his heart because Song Yu fell on the 943rd plank, the record.

Before saying something, Song Qiang pummeled his mood by asking, ”Have you sent people to our disciples?”

”Yes. I have sent an elder to inform our situation and prepare our force to get ready. The problem would be the five Martial Monarchs coming from the strongest fighters of their respective influences.

”On the other hand, we only had you. If we add the people from Spirit Nest, we could only get another two. After looking at that yellow-haired one, I am pretty sure his actual strength is higher. As long as he could hold more than one, I believe we can buy time and escape.

”The problem is what we should do after that. With all influences eyes on us, we would be forced to fight a battle that we would surely lose. After all, we won't survive if we are attacked by a few hundred thousand Martial Lords or above.

”I still feel that we are reckless just by being on the Spirit Nest side. If we join the other side and attack the Spirit Nest, we would surely win.” Song Lei frowned. ”I care about my daughter, but her feelings and life, I obviously choose her life.”

”Lei… I am not blaming you if you decide to turn away in this battle. However, when the clash breaks, I would jump in to help the Spirit Nest… maybe with Song Yu and Song Jia…” Song Qiang said with a mysterious tone. ”I still believe that my choice is not wrong. For the future of my two granddaughters, the Blackwade Clan, and you. I need to pick this side.”

Song Lei couldn't say anything. He thought, 'Screwed it. If the elders usurped me after this, I would have no one to blame other than myself. At that time, I will just escape to the Willow Continent with a few family members… maybe go to Nilis or even to the Sacred Continent. Father built a branch for the Blackwade Clan in a few centuries, and I will do the same. Luckily, I bring quite a stash, so I can start making money with that.'

”Patriarch. Look!” One of the elders alarmed him while pointing at the person who gave up first. The middle-aged man was transported back outside the trial as his green box lost its color, showing it couldn't be used anymore.

He looked around whether anyone would approach him. Unfortunately, their focus was already on Alex and couldn't spare single attention for him.