1030 Trial (1/2)
”The future generation who passes three stages will become the disciple of Hong Chen!”
…
Everything around was white and misty, and there was only a small path ahead.
The voice he heard when he was refining the stone talisman earlier was still lingering in his ears.
”This is actually an inheritance! And the person passing down the inheritance can even shift voids! He's absolutely someone almighty!”
Fang Yuan's eyes widened. He was slightly delighted, knowing that he had come across a great opportunity.
In this world, a true expert always loved leaving their inheritance behind.
The main reason was due to the influence of the rumors about samsara. They hoped to teach an impressive disciple that would lead them back onto the cultivation path in the future.
Of course, some genuinely wished that their skills and abilities would not be lost, or hoped that their disciple could avenge them or fulfill their other wishes and so on.
Even people in the Flybarb tribe would often hear ancient stories about lucky people who received an inheritance pass downed from predecessors and soared. These stories were very enviable.
”Unexpectedly, I was this lucky too!”
However, Fang Yuan did not immediately celebrate how this sudden meat pie came to him. Instead, he quickly began to consider it.
”Hmm, the stone talisman is pivotal and the key to entering and leaving this place. I can sense that it can send me out with just a single thought. This is extremely important because not only is there a way out but also because it shows that Hong Chen, who built this place, is a kind person and that this isn't some kind of Demon Dao trap!”
There were many types of inheritance. For example, after you entered some dangerous inheritances, you would not be able to leave unless you satisfied a certain condition.
Furthermore, some Demon Dao cultivators liked to harm others even after they died. These so-called lands of inheritance were basically dead ends.
Meanwhile, this inheritance that Fang Yuan obtained allowed him to leave at any time, making it pretty good.
He walked forward and sized up the surroundings. ”About thirty meters is the limit for movement. In addition, I have to embark on this path to accept the trial. Huh? The Qi of Heaven and Earth here?”
Since it was a world and there was an energy within, Fang Yuan directly named it the Qi of Heaven and Earth.
As a mid Predatory realm cultivator, his senses toward the Qi of Heaven and Earth naturally exceeded that of an ordinary person.
”A place like this is considered a blessed land. Given the high density of the energy here, any ordinary person who stays here would be able to prolong their life. Any cultivator here will be able to dedicate themselves to progressing vigorously and boldly!”
Fang Yuan arrived before the path.
On one side was a black stele.
”Stage One: Questioning Heart Path. Tests the temperament of the inheritor. Those who pass this stage will receive some cultivation techniques and treasures as rewards. If you pass all three stages, you will become my disciple! Take note! Even if you don't pass the first stage, you can retreat safely. However, there are dangers in the second and third stages! Be cautious! Be cautious!”
”This Hong Chen seems like a pretty good guy.” Fang Yuan touched his nose. ”There are rewards after the first stage, and he even reminded others of the later dangers…
”Hmm… that three-tailed spiritual fox must have gotten lucky and dripped its blood onto the stone talisman and arrived here. Unfortunately, it probably couldn't even get past the first stage. However, relying on the Qi of Heaven and Earth here to nourish it, it slowly cultivated to become a mutated beast.
”It seems this Hong Chen's criterion for a disciple is irrespective of their background. Whether they are human, beast, or Fey, as long as they are a living being in this world, they have a chance!”
He sat cross-legged and sensed the immense density of the Qi here. He felt slightly regretful. ”If I could stay here for a year or two, I could advance my totem to the late stage solely with this nourishment. And this is without a cultivation technique… However, it would take far too much time!”
This inheritance might have more than one stone talisman.
Moreover, the nourishment of the Qi here was still slower compared to killing beasts and absorbing their spirit essence.
Fang Yuan took a deep breath as he stepped onto the Questioning Heart Path.
”Fang Yuan!”
The weasel's strange head appeared, opened its massive mouth, revealed incredibly sharp teeth, and bit into his arm.
Pain!
Immense pain!
Excruciating pain!
Even though it was also an illusion, the Questioning Heart Path was much more frightening than the three-tailed spiritual fox's illusion. This pain was unbearable even if you knew that it was an illusion!
However, Fang Yuan did not even flinch as he continued moving forward past the weasel's figure.
Poof!
The next moment, the weasel disappeared, and his arm was undamaged. The surroundings changed, and he arrived in the Flybarb tribe.
”Fang Yuan, hand over the inheritance!” Brutal Bones and Brutal Thunder stood together with stern expressions. ”You should know that with your strength, you definitely can't protect a treasure like this!”
At the same time, a mysterious power started acting on Fang Yuan's heart, making him gradually forget that he was in a trial and convinced that this was the real world.
…
After an unknown amount of time, nine flights of steps appeared in front of Fang Yuan.
”The second half of the temperament trial?” Fang Yuan shook his head. ”It seems like… even the illusion that Hong Chen arranged can't pry into my true inner heart!”
He took a step forward onto the flights of steps.
Rumble!