Chapter 56: A World in Each Flower
The third trial of the Immortal Ascension Gate tested practical combat ability.
All aspiring cultivators and second-generation immortals would randomly draw opponents and engage in one-on-one combat, a total of ten matches.
The final score would be based on the results of the battles and their performance during the fights.
In short, the Peerless Summit Sect was doing its best to avoid missing any hidden geniuses.
Current cultivation level and combat ability weren’t everything. The key was their potential for future growth.
However, although theoretically random…
In reality, there was still some room for manipulation.
Bai Zhanying selected ten of the weakest opponents in this Immortal Ascension Gate and filled them in as Luo Xue’s opponents.
But even so, she still hesitated.
“Can Xiao Xue even defeat someone at the mid-stage of Post-Heaven…”
Bai Zhanying peeked into the inner room. Luo Xue was meditating, immersed in cultivation.
“It’s a pity there’s not enough time to teach her any techniques.”
Bai Zhanying sighed.
Even the simplest techniques required some practice time. It wasn’t something one could use immediately after learning.
During battles, with blood pumping and spiritual power fluctuating, the environment was different from usual.
If one was careless, their techniques could backfire.
Fortunately, Luo Xue knew some martial arts moves, making her similar to ordinary aspiring cultivators.
She just didn’t know how much combat experience she had…
“No, what am I worried about…”
Bai Zhanying put down the scroll and mocked herself.
Xiao Xue was so intelligent. Since she had asked to participate in the Immortal Ascension Gate, she must have been prepared.
She should trust her.
“I have done everything I can, to give you some time to cherish,” Bai Zhanying looked up at the window, a flicker of light in her beautiful eyes. “Soon, it will all be gone, Xiao Xue.”
Luo Xue, in meditation, seemed to sense something and stirred slightly.
…
Another day passed, and the aspiring cultivators faced the final trial of the Immortal Ascension Gate.
Although many already knew they had no chance of entering the immortal sect, they still wanted to give it their all in the final trial.
There had been cases where those who were unremarkable in the first two trials shone brightly in the third, catching the attention of the sect.
Moreover…
Compared to the first two mysterious trials, the aspiring cultivators were more confident in one-on-one combat.
Many even believed that the second-generation immortals only had high cultivation levels, but their actual combat ability was probably inferior to those who had fought their way up in the mortal world.
After all, in the mortal world, even the most pathetic aspiring cultivator in the Immortal Ascension Gate was a powerful figure in some remote corner.
Who among those who had come to the immortal sect didn’t have some pride?
As the sun rose high, many aspiring cultivators gathered on Falling Flower Peak, some eager to fight, some looking at the Peerless Four.
Perhaps in their eyes, this was their last chance to prove themselves.
“…”
However, Luo Xue couldn’t hide this time.
Ye Ningshuang had learned her lesson and brought her sisterhood, blocking the path from Luo Xue’s residence to the main area of Falling Flower Peak.
“Senior Sister Ye, I just want to focus on the trial…”
Luo Xue said helplessly, cupping her hands.
“I know, I know, but your Senior Sisters are all curious about you,” Ye Ningshuang winked. “Your performance yesterday and the day before really embarrassed Ye Liufeng. I heard he still hasn’t recovered…”
Mentioning the past two days, Luo Xue felt a pang of guilt.
She had cheated…
Unfortunately, she couldn’t just say it outright. She still had to live in the immortal sect in the future.
Luo Xue could only sigh and say in a low voice,
“Let’s not talk about this anymore. I’m sorry for him.”
“Does Little Junior Sister think Ye Liufeng is not worth mentioning?”
Ye Ningshuang looked at Luo Xue, her eyes sparkling.
“…Not really.”
“Could it be… that Little Junior Sister has her sights set on the previous Immortal Ascension Gates?” Ye Ningshuang suddenly became excited, clenching her fists slightly. “Our Falling Flower Peak has finally produced a peerless genius! The future depends on you, Little Junior Sister!”
“Yes, yes… Little Junior Sister is so amazing…”
“By the way, why is Little Junior Sister’s hair white?”
“How do you usually cultivate? Do you cultivate with Senior Sister?”
“Little Junior Sister… Senior Sister… underwear…”
The Senior Sisters chattered, and there seemed to be some strange words mixed in.
“Quiet down, we’ll have plenty of time to spend with Little Junior Sister in the future.” Ye Ningshuang said with a smile, then walked ahead. “Let’s go, I can’t wait to see if Little Junior Sister will draw Ye Liufeng and then beat him up! Let’s see if he still dares to be so arrogant!”
Hopefully not…
Luo Xue prayed inwardly and followed the Falling Flower Peak sisterhood.
…
As the final trial of the Immortal Ascension Gate, and the most important of the three trials, Falling Flower Peak was now filled with elders and deacons from other peaks.
No matter how good one’s aptitude or character, if they couldn’t demonstrate it in actual combat, it was all just empty talk.
Bai Zhanying sat on a platform suspended in mid-air above Falling Flower Peak. Soon, several high-ranking members of the sect arrived.
Including two Peak Masters and the Grand Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, even the Sect Master himself made a rare appearance.
Actually, as the Sect Master, Zou Junxin rarely participated in the Immortal Ascension Gate. A once-every-twelve-years event wasn’t considered a major matter.
But this Immortal Ascension Gate was slightly different.
A great threat was looming.
“The Temple of the Nether Spirit, the Holy Maiden…”
Besides this, the only other special thing about this Immortal Ascension Gate was Luo Xue’s presence.
There were many cases of cheating in the Immortal Ascension Gate, but it wasn’t often that the Sect Master personally intervened.
And it was cheating against the person’s will, with the tacit agreement of the sect’s higher-ups.
“Zhanying, don’t mind us,” Zou Junxin looked at Bai Zhanying and said in a low voice, “Do what you must.”
Bai Zhanying nodded, looking down at the crowd of aspiring cultivators, her gaze briefly sweeping over the Falling Flower Peak sisterhood.
After a brief pause, her clear voice echoed across Falling Flower Peak.
“This trial will take place in a special space. You will be randomly assigned opponents, and it will only end after ten battles.”
“Leaving the designated area, losing the ability to fight, or admitting defeat will all be considered failures.”
“After each battle, there will be a quarter of an hour for recuperation.”
“The sect will determine the final results based on the outcome of the battles and your performance during the fights.”
“When the flowers fall, the trial will begin.”
As expected of Senior Sister, her explanation was very detailed.
The Peak Masters who had overseen the previous two trials hadn’t bothered to explain much, as if they were just going through the motions.
Luo Xue sighed inwardly. Soon, she saw beautiful, desolate flowers falling from the sky.
As they fell, their petals scattered.
“A world in each flower.”
This was the peak-protecting formation of Falling Flower Peak.
Almost all the aspiring cultivators and second-generation immortals vanished at this moment, entering the small world of falling flowers.
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