Chapter 97

This is a towering mountain peak, shrouded in white clouds, its majestic presence overwhelming, like a giant from ancient times, full of vicissitudes.

"So high..." Jiang Han murmured, suddenly remembering the mountain peak he saw when he first arrived, which was even larger. If this one is like a giant, then that one must be a giant among giants!

"Right, why couldn't we see these mountain peaks before?" Jiang Han suddenly asked in doubt.

If these mountain peaks had been there from the beginning, they shouldn't have been invisible!

Even if it were an illusion, it wouldn't make sense.

Because Jiang Han remembered that there were no other mountains around the small peak they had seen before.

"Because our sect is in a separate small world!" one of them answered, a proud look on his face.

"A separate small world?!" Jiang Han and Yan Yumo were both surprised, but Ye Ruhong and the others remained calm, clearly already knowing.

As they were talking, the flying compass slowly landed. Jiang Han and the others jumped down, looking up at the enormous mountain peak. Standing closer, they felt its majesty even more.

"This mountain peak is called the Trial Peak, specifically used for disciples' trials," the two explained.

Jiang Han and the others were amazed. Such a huge mountain used solely for disciples' trials was indeed extravagant.

Indeed, it was worthy of the Holy Sect, with such grand gestures!

At this moment, the two stepped forward, bowed to the Trial Peak, and then said with their heads lowered, "New disciples' trial, please allow us to proceed, Elder!"

After a moment, a rumbling sound rolled down from the mountain peak. Though it was calm, it had an extremely oppressive force, making it hard to breathe.

"How many?"

"Reporting to the Elder, there are only eight this time!" the two respectfully replied.

"Eight? Wait a bit longer!" The owner of the voice seemed displeased, his voice like a thunderclap echoing through the sky.

"This..." The two's faces showed difficulty. "Reporting to the Elder, they were brought back by Elder Yun personally."

The world fell silent, the thunderous voice went quiet, and the two who had brought Jiang Han and the others bowed their heads, not daring to speak.

After a while, a figure suddenly appeared before Jiang Han and the others, also in a white robe, with a glow enveloping him, making it hard to see his face. They could barely make out that it was an old man.

Jiang Han and the others didn't feel much, but the two were greatly surprised. They hadn't expected the Elder to come out personally.

After all, this Trial Elder was of a very high seniority, and according to the sect's records, he had existed for at least a thousand years!

"Looks like these little guys are quite remarkable!"

As soon as the Trial Elder appeared, he fixed his gaze on Jiang Han and the others. His eyes lingered on Jiang Han for a moment before moving on, finally focusing on Yan Yumo, Ye Tianming, and Jing Tian.

"Very good!"

After a moment, a hoarse voice seemed to squeeze out of his throat, dry and harsh, hard to associate with the previous thunderous sound.

"No wonder he brought them back personally."

Jiang Han felt a surge of emotion. Indeed, he was the least favored. The Trial Elder had only glanced at him for a moment, while even Murong Kexin and Bai Feng had received a couple of seconds of attention.

"The feeling of being underestimated, tsk, not bad," Jiang Han thought to himself sarcastically.

"Since Elder Yun brought them personally, I'll make an exception this time!" After a while, the Trial Elder nodded and then glanced at the two. "You can go back!"

"Yes!" The two bowed respectfully and left.

"Tell me your names," the Trial Elder scanned the group and said calmly.

"Jiang Han."

"Yan Yumo."

"Ye..."

...

"Hmm." The Trial Elder pondered for a moment before saying seriously, "Let me remind you, you cannot bring any treasures with you. You'd better be mentally prepared."

Jiang Han's pupils suddenly contracted. No items?

This rule was too disadvantageous for him! Without his laser sword and other items, his combat power would drop more than tenfold!

Not just him, but Ye Ruhong and the others also looked unhappy. They relied on some treasures, and without this assistance, their strength would be greatly reduced.

"Using them secretly should be fine, right?" Jiang Han thought anxiously.

At this moment, he wasn't the only one with this thought.

"Don't be lucky," the Trial Elder said coldly, as if guessing their thoughts. "I won't say more, but I can tell you that no treasure, no matter what method you use, can be brought in!"

Jiang Han's eyes flickered. He guessed that the Trial Elder meant that the trial ground would restrict spatial treasures, but his system was a bug and might not be restricted.

"What about cultivation techniques and martial arts?" Ye Ruhong suddenly asked.

"Allowed!" The Trial Elder nodded and then raised his hand. "Let's go, the trial starts in a moment."

Whoosh!

Jiang Han and the others' vision blurred, and when they recovered, the scenery had changed. The white clouds were within reach, and they were now at the top of the Trial Peak.

"Is the trial here?"

Jiang Han was curious. Although the peak was magnificent, it didn't seem like a place for a trial.

"No."

The Trial Elder glanced at Jiang Han. To be honest, in his eyes, Jiang Han was the weakest. He had ordinary talent and no special constitution, and he didn't know why Elder Yun had brought him for the trial.

With a wave of his hand, a strong wind blew away the surrounding clouds, leaving only eight white clouds floating.

"Go up!"

Jiang Han and the others' mouths twitched. Could they really be going to the sky for the trial?

Despite their doubts, their actions were quick, especially Jiang Han, who used his lightness skill to land lightly, earning him a second glance from the Trial Elder.

"What next?" Jiang Han and the others looked at the Trial Elder.

"Lie down!" the Trial Elder commanded coldly.

They all lay down on the clouds as instructed.

The Trial Elder nodded, and then his aura suddenly surged. A blinding white light shot up, stirring the clouds in the sky, and in an instant, the world changed!

Boom!

In the sky, the clouds spun wildly, forming strange patterns in Jiang Han and the others' eyes, making their minds waver.

They wanted to close their eyes, but a strange force seemed to keep them staring at the sky, unable to look away. Gradually, drowsiness crept over them, and their heads began to feel heavy.

Sensing something, the Ice Soul Technique in Jiang Han's body rapidly circulated, sending a cool sensation to his mind, but it was of no use. His head still felt heavier and heavier.

Rumble!

At this moment, the clouds surrounding the entire Trial Peak began to spin rapidly, giving the illusion that the mountain itself was rotating.

A massive white light condensed on the Trial Peak, making the mountain seem to transform into a beam of white light, even overshadowing the sun.

It seemed that in the entire world, this beam of light had become the only thing!

Buzz!

Suddenly, eighteen thin beams of light descended from the sky, accurately entering Jiang Han and the others' eyes.

From a distance, it looked as if eighteen beams of light were shooting out of Jiang Han and the others' eyes, piercing the sky.

After a while, the eighteen beams of light suddenly disappeared, as if they had completed their mission, dissipating into the world.

Jiang Han and the others stared with wide eyes, their pupils swirling with complex patterns, corresponding to the strange patterns in the sky.

After a moment, an irresistible force enveloped them, forcing them to close their eyes. At the same time, a faint, ethereal voice seemed to echo in their minds.

"The trial... begins!"