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CHAPTER XVII Laughter at the End
Guo Qizhen did not know how many times the door of excellence had been opened, nor did the guide mention it. However, comparing the chances of success, he knew that the number of times the door of excellence had been opened was minuscule.
No one knew what Guo Qirong was thinking at the moment, but judging from the seriousness and caution on his face, it was clear what he was thinking at the moment.
Normally, he might be cynical, or occasionally cold and spicy, but when it came to his own problems, Guo Qiren was never sloppy.
”Esteemed master, if the door of excellence does not protect you, I hope you do not go to extremes, because many people who attempt to enter the door of excellence will be completely destroyed by the divine light!” The guide kindly reminded him.
Guo Qishen nodded and said no more, ”Let's begin!”
As the guide used the special power of the grocery store, the door of excellence instantly burst out with resplendent, divine light. An incredibly holy and holy light seemed to descend from the nine heavens, bringing with it a little bit of sparkling starlight, illuminating Guo Qirong's upper body.
No one had the need to see this youth, who had a solemn expression, raise his feet with great difficulty and lightly point half a step forward.
Just this half step caused Guo Qiran to feel as if he had been struck by lightning. His entire body trembled for a moment, and then he used his strong willpower to control his body once more.
It was just a tiny half-step, but it caused the entire door to explode with an even more magnificent light.
The glowing screen enveloped the entire general store, and Guo Qirin, who stood in the very center of it all, was enveloped in the glowing screen. No one could tell what was going on.
The guide's difficult voice resounded through the entire grocery store. Using a mysterious language, he slowly sang loudly, as if he was an outstanding mage who was preparing to cast a forbidden spell. He danced along with the divine sound of nature.
Standing in the center of the sacred light screen, Guo Qishen's forehead was covered in sweat. Other than him, even the guide who was concentrating his utmost to open the gate of excellence did not notice that the current him had taken another minuscule half a step forward, and this half a step caused all of the true energy within Guo Qizhen's body to be sucked dry in an instant.
A mouthful of bright red blood flowed from the corner of Guo Qirong's mouth, but his eyes remained unmoved. They were serious and resolute, and no one knew why he had taken half a step forward.
Guo Qishen's lips opened and closed a few times, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he still closed his mouth without a sound.
The director's voice lasted for about half an hour. During this time, Guo Qirin had kept his eyes closed because the strong light prevented him from looking directly at the door of excellence.
An hour later, the light dissipated and the light screen disappeared. The guide's voice became quiet and the entire grocery store became quiet once more.
At this very moment, Guo Qishen tightly clenched his teeth. The sweat on his forehead was as big as a bean, dripping down in droplets. Anyone could tell that he was currently in a weakened state.
”Master, are you alright?” There was a trace of undisguised disappointment in the director's tone of concern.
The guide knew that there was no formation beneath Guo Qirong's body, which could only be explained in one way – he did not receive the protection of the door of excellence.