Chapter 74 Pass The Fourth Test (2/2)

sible force field protecting it. The power Darren had unleashed bounced back to him. He spat out blood as he clutched his body tightly. He felt great pain inside him, almost as if his internal organs ruptured.

Though he paid a hefty price, Darren had discovered something.

'I used all my strength to hit the bell, but it didn't make a sound at all. That is so strange, ' he mused, furrowing his eyebrows.

He had a bold guess.

'I see. I think I know how it works, ' Darren thought, his eyes lighting up in joy. 'Perhaps the test is not just about defeating yourself, but also making this bell ring. If I succeed, I'll be able to pass it.'

Convinced with his theory, he smiled bitterly. 'Ring the bell, and the participant can get through the test. It sounds easy, but in reality, it's a lot harder than it looks. I mean, who would pay attention to the bell once replica turns up? It's easy to overlook. After all, the participant's first response is to defeat the replica.

But once he does, another one will show up. I guess majority of the participants were able to kill the first replica, but not the second one. They must have died trying.

Only those powerful cultivators who were wise enough to conceal their best skills could defeat their second replicas.

But when they were able to take out their second replicas, they would be murdered by the third one. It is a never-ending cycle.

This test is too difficult. If I had been reckless, I would have destroyed my second replica and died by the hands of the third.' Darren shivered at how differently things could have gone.

A few moments later, he went back to the old bell. He concentrated demonic internal force, blade internal force, and sword intent on his palm and hit the bell with it.

CLUNG!

A crisp, loud sound reverberated throughout the place.

As the bell rang, an amazingly strong sword light flashed in the sky, tearing it open. The avatar of Mathew's master came down.

”The next test is to fight me.”

His voice was icy and emotionless, sending chills to Darren's bones.