Chapter 143: Preparing for the Trial

  Chen Xuan's words were spoken with great momentum, without being intimidated by the presence of several dignitaries sitting above him, not a single thread of nervousness, his speech was full of vigor.

  "Alright, I like your enthusiasm, and I hope you can keep it up. As for whether the sect has any reservations about you, don't worry about that. We're already very clear about your background, so we hope you can bring more surprises to Danxuan Sect, just like this time's big competition. This is the reward you deserve. Inside, there's also a high-level martial skill manual, but looking at the skills you displayed in this competition, this manual might not even be worthy of your attention. Still, since it's a reward, I'll give it to you." With that, Seventh Elder tossed a ring to Chen Xuan.

  Chen Xuan reached out and took the reward, his divine sense scanning it to confirm that it was indeed 2 million yuan of Ling Dan, 10 grains of creation dan, a top-grade spiritual instrument, and a martial technique. Chen Xuan didn't even look at the name of the martial technique before tossing it into the ring on his hand.

  "Alright, the rewards have been distributed. Next, I want to say a few more words. I also know that some of your senior brothers in the Sixteen Peaks are not very harmonious. Over the years, we have not interfered and will not interfere in the future. However, suitable competition is good. Let me remind you, if I find out who is secretly plotting against others, don't blame me for being ruthless. The sect has invested countless resources in cultivating each of you disciples, so the sect does not want to lose a single disciple. Do you understand?" Seventh Elder said sternly;

  "Understood," eleven people replied simultaneously.

  "Next, I will tell you about this time's task, which is also a test of life and death for all of you. Whether to go or not is up to yourselves. We have received news that recently, a large number of people have appeared in the Magic Domain Mountains, searching for something inside. Some time ago, a lone cultivator who entered the depths of the Magic Domain Mountains suddenly ran out and said that he had discovered an ancient ruin inside. According to our speculation, it might be the place where a powerful Earth Spirit Realm expert had sat in meditation. Therefore, I hope that you eleven will also participate in this treasure hunt expedition this time, and whatever you obtain will belong to yourselves." Elder Seven said:

  The following eleven people heard that there was such a thing, and they all clenched their fists and rubbed their palms. "When are we leaving?" Qin Huo asked hastily.

  "I knew you would be eager to go now, but before you do, I'll give you a preventive shot. This time, the minimum boundary for entering the ancient tomb is about half-step True Martial, and there may be many high-ranking experts with True Martial Realm strength going as well. I can't guarantee that there won't be Yuan Wu Realm strongholds going either. At that time, it's possible that people will fight over the treasure and lose their lives, or even start intercepting those searching for the ancient tomb halfway. So think carefully about whether to go or not. You are all below True Martial Realm, so even if you enter, you might just be cannon fodder. We hope you won't be greedy for treasure, but rather treat it as a training experience to broaden your horizons, which will bring benefits to your future cultivation." The Seventh Elder said:

  "When are we leaving?" Qin Huo didn't even consider whether to go or not, who would want to give up such an opportunity? Even Chen Xuan now wants to go in and take a look. He himself needs a large amount of yuan ling dan right now, relying on the sect's distribution, he doesn't know when he can break through to the true martial realm. These few times his strength increased were all from plundering, maybe this time is his chance, Chen Xuan thought to himself;

  "I've already told you about the interests at stake, now it's up to each of you. This time, I estimate that at least a thousand people will enter the Devil's Abyss Forest, so it will be a brutal massacre. There is only one ancient tomb, and no one wants to share it with others. Have you all prepared yourselves mentally?" said the Seventh Elder.

  "Ready!" all eleven said in unison;

  "Alright, no retreat this time. At the end of this month, it's the time for the massive outbreak of the Day and Night Tide, so at that time, the demonic aura in the Demon Abyss Forest will dissipate for over a dozen days. These ten days are your best chance to explore. If you exceed this time limit, regardless of whether you can obtain anything or not, you must exit. You haven't reached the True Martial Realm and fundamentally cannot withstand the demonic aura inside. There's still seven or eight days left, it's best for all of you to go back and prepare. As for whether you'll set out together as a group or individually, that's up to you to decide. I wish you all smooth sailing and hope you can all emerge unscathed." The Seventh Elder said.

  The people below looked at each other, still having seven or eight days to go, and were whispering among themselves. It just so happened that there were still a few days left, and he could raise his evil charm to the level of an extreme spiritual instrument, increasing his chances of survival by another notch. Chen Xuan had also made plans for these next few days.

  After a while, one of the men sitting above spoke up, "The rewards have been distributed, I will send you out now. Remember what was just said, it's best not to spread the word outside, otherwise many disciples below the True Martial Realm will go and once many disciples are lost, our Dan Xuan Gate cannot bear it."

  Then the man waved his hand, and the eleven people below him had no resistance at all, their bodies completely out of control. Everyone's face showed a shocked expression. With just one wave of his hand, the eleven people couldn't even move. What kind of power was this? The man waved his big hand again, and the eleven disciples flew up into the air. The man directly sent the eleven people flying out of the Zhu Wu Point gate, but he didn't stop there. He carried them through layer after layer of arrays, finally sending everyone back to their original position at the entrance. Only then did the eleven people land on the ground, and the yuan force that had taken shape as a giant hand withdrew.

  Eleven people returned to the original place, and it was only a short time of one hour before and after. It was like a dream, and with a wave of his hand, he sent all the people out of the big array, and everyone felt incredible.

  "Chen Xuan, I might have to go out for a few days recently, so we can't gather together to drink. Hope we have the chance to get together again." said Xiao Qiuyu.

  "I'm also going back these few days to prepare well, hoping that after this tempering we can have a hearty drink together, Qin Huodao said."

  "Since all of you brothers have something to attend to, Chen Xuan wouldn't dare to force the issue. I also need to make some preparations over the next few days. Eldest brother, second brother, third brother, what are your plans? Are we going to set out together or go separately to the Demon Spring Forest?" Chen Xuan asked.

  "Since it's a trial, I'd like to go through it alone. Being together won't have the effect of a trial. This time will be our life and death test. Hopefully we'll still have a chance to reunite." Qin Huo said.

  "I also agree with acting alone, but the danger of acting alone is also greater. I suggest that we all leave each other with a means of communication, and once someone gets into trouble, I hope everyone can arrive in time."

  "This method is not bad" Xiao Qiuyu also thinks it's feasible, "Everyone leaves a communication mark, as long as within a hundred miles, they can rush over quickly" Xiao Qiuyu said.

  The four of them each took out a communication token that left an imprint of their soul, and they exchanged them with each other. Each person held a token in their hand. "Alright, let's part ways for now. If there's anything, just summon us." Qin Huo seemed impatient;

  They parted ways and the four of them simultaneously nodded to each other before heading down the mountain.

  "Seven Elders, this time the Sect Master has decided to let these disciples go out and gain experience, I don't know what he's thinking. Gaining experience is good, but this time the danger level for the eleven of them will be extremely high, I reckon it'll be a miracle if they can come back alive."

  "This gate is mainly free to arrange, don't you feel that the pattern of the northern domain has started to change in recent years? The major families and sects are all developing strongly. It's said that there are now four major forces in the northern domain. Which of the other families is weaker than us? And recently, several major sects have emerged. Each force cannot be underestimated. Our Danxuan Gate has been too comfortable for many years, so our disciples have grown up under this big tree of Danxuan Gate. Once we encounter a change, I'm afraid that our Danxuan Gate will be the first to be affected. Therefore, we must let go and allow these disciples to temper themselves, so that they can become a strong man who stands tall, rather than always living in the protection of the sect."

  "Did the master of the house discover something?" the man asked;

  The master of the gate once said that in a few years or a decade, the Northern Territory will likely undergo a major reform. Our Northern Territory has not produced a strong Tianling since the heavenly rules were disrupted 10,000 years ago. The master has already glimpsed a thread of heavenly machinery, and this time our Danxuan Gate may shine brightly again in this reform. Therefore, this reform was also personally proposed by the master," said the Seventh Elder.