1030 Trial (2/2)
A pressure came down on him, seeming as though he were confronting a fierce tiger or a giant dragon. The aura alone was enough to force ordinary people to jump off the steps.
”It seems like this temperament trial is split into two parts. The earlier half tests the Dao Heart, while the following nine flights of steps directly tests willpower!”
Fang Yuan nodded as he stepped onto the second step.
After his True Spirit had reincarnated across countless worlds, the accumulation of his mental state was incomparably deep. Even though the physical quality of this body might not be the best, its psyche strength was quite impressive.
He crossed seven levels before finally coming to a halt and breathing somewhat heavily. ”I'm almost unable to take it anymore…”
If this were a Dao Heart trial, even an Immortal would not be able to match Fang Yuan. But regarding the overall amount of psyche strength, those in ancient times did not have techniques in this respect, so theirs would merely be slightly stronger than that of ordinary youths.
”There's still a chance!” Fang Yuan took a deep breath. ”Splashing Wind!”
He executed Splashing Wind and charged forward onto the eighth level.
Rumble!
He felt a terrifying pressure, but he had expected it and held on.
”My limit is probably the eighth level, but I can still push further!”
He held nothing back as he stepped onto the ninth level.
An immense force acted on him, and he rolled forward onto a stone platform.
Instantly, all pressure disappeared, and Fang Yuan lay on the platform catching his breath.
”The first stage is already this difficult, so the next two stages might not be possible for me…
”Fortunately, there are rewards after completing the first stage!”
After a short rest, Fang Yuan stood up and looked around.
In addition to the stone platform that he was on, the surroundings were the same white and misty as before, and another path appeared not too far away.
Before the next path, there was a stele with a few items on it.
Fang Yuan did not look at the rewards and chose to look at the second stage. ”The second stage tests combat talent. You will have to defeat all the combat puppets on the way to the third stage!” He shook his head. ”There probably isn't much hope for me in this one. Moreover, there are dangers…”
After deciding to give it up, he looked at the rewards.
On the stele were three items. A silver manual made of timber, a beast skin, and a… saber?
Fang Yuan picked up the manual. ”Chaotic Cloak Saber Technique? Fierce and domineering, every strike is stronger than the previous one. After cultivating to the end, it can overlay nine layers of dark bursts! Eh?”
Looking at the introduction, he found it slightly familiar. ”Isn't this the Splashing Wind Saber Technique? Was the Flybarb tribe's Splashing Wind Saber Technique simplified from this?
”And this saber…”
He picked up the saber from the stele.
The saber was pitch-black and had a rough shape. The handle and the blade were blended together well, as though carved from the same piece of pure iron. However, it was extremely heavy when he tried holding it.
”Magic artifact?” Fang Yuan was delighted. ”In the Flybarb tribe, only High Priest Brutal Bones possesses a magic artifact. Above magic artifacts are spirit artifacts, and above spirit artifacts are dao artifacts. However, these aren't within my reach at this moment.”
He did not hesitate and immediately dripped his blood on it to refine it. He received a message. ”Black Profound Saber, low-grade magic artifact! Using force to pressure others and conquer every obstacle!”
”Well, if it were a flying sword magic artifact and so on, it would naturally be exceedingly sharp. However, the saber technique that I'm practicing is to be bold and unconstrained, sturdy and fierce. Heavy weapons are best for me!”
He nodded and looked at the last beast skin.
The material of this beast skin was extraordinary, likely the skin of some mutated beast. There were even runes on it, and it had its power ready for use at any time.
On the back, there was a description. ”Earth Escape Talisman, activate with blood refinement. Escape through the earth for over five kilometers to avoid calamity!”
”This is a life-saving talisman!” Fang Yuan quickly put it away.
”The inheritance and treasures mentioned are all superficial because the premise is to stay alive. The owner of this land of inheritance knew this very well.”
He bowed respectfully at the land of inheritance. ”Junior Fang Yuan thanks Senior for the treasures. If I have the fate of completing the trial, it could be considered as fulfilling Senior's wish!”
With a thought, he was immediately sent out of the land of inheritance.
At this moment, he muttered to himself doubtfully while tracing the stone talisman. ”The treasures I received are all suited for me. How can there be such a coincidence in this world? There is definitely someone watching over the inheritance. No! It should be some contracted spirit beast or some magic treasure's spirit. Either way, there isn't anything wrong with showing respect and gratitude.”
Besides this, he was beaming from ear to ear. ”I was just getting worried about not having top techniques. This came at the right time. If I can somehow attain the complete inheritance of the owner of this cave abode, I should be able to cultivate beyond the Materialization realm, right? After that, I might just be able to walk out of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.”
To him, a mere barbarian tribe was simply too insignificant.
He had to walk the entire world to compete for more resources in order to progress quickly and trace the location of his nemesis.
”In the future, I will cultivate secretly and give priority to further exploring this cave abode!”
Fang Yuan tossed his saber and replaced it with the Black Profound Saber. He inserted it by his waist as he walked out of the cave.
After this magic artifact acknowledged its master, it became even more plain and simple. Unless he directly took it out to fight with other magic artifacts, it would be incredibly hard to see its roots.
”I was delayed for quite some time here. It's time to meet up with Moon!”