I tried to kill the heroines of destiny, but they ended up chasing after me.

"Unfortunately, the Initial Mirror I established is not so easy to integrate into. From ancient times to the present, countless members of my Xiyu clan have tried to break through to the Initial Realm. Some used force, breaking all laws with sheer strength; some used perseverance, using unwavering determination to change the rules of the Initial Mirror; and some even absorbed everything..."

“These people are undoubtedly powerful figures in my Xiyu, possessing an absolutely unwavering belief and determination, so success is inevitable. And you, little one…?”

Suddenly, the ancient divine tree, which had been talking to itself, seemed to lower its tone, and even let out a sigh that spanned countless years.

"Alas! What a pity! In ancient times, the Western Yu were considered one of the most powerful clans, and even the leader of the four major clans. But now... the Western Yu have truly declined..."

"The Initial Realm was originally intended for exceptionally talented members of the clan to cultivate their mental state and use it to break through to higher levels. However, since the ancestor disappeared and various forces launched a war to carve up the territory, our clan has suffered an undeserved calamity, with powerful experts dying one after another..."

"To escape our enemies, we had no choice but to temporarily take refuge in the Wuxuan Forest, using its natural defenses to defend against external enemies. Unfortunately... we originally planned to reclaim our homeland after Xiyu recovered, but unexpectedly, Xiyu suffered a severe loss of talent. Less than one in ten people were able to pass through the initial stage, ultimately leading to this place being abandoned out of necessity..."

"What I didn't expect was that not only my Xiyu clan had taken refuge here, but also the other three major clans. These past few years... we've really been suffering!" Thinking of this, the ancient primordial spirit tree turned its attention to Huang Quan.

“Although he is not a member of our clan, he is someone recognized by Xiyu, and it has been many years since such a person has appeared! Perhaps... this is fate! If he can meet the requirements, he may become a chance for Xiyu to survive. After all, Dongchen, which is controlled by my brother, is already preparing to launch a war between the four clans, so no matter what... I can only take a gamble!”

"If I lose the bet, then in order to protect Xiyu, I will have no choice but to carry out the second plan... Although it goes against the great faith of our ancestor... for the sake of Xiyu, let me bear those sins alone!"

At this moment, the ancient divine tree's weathered eye suddenly became resolute, as if it possessed an unparalleled firmness.

At that very moment, a strong and invisible wave suddenly spread out from that strange initial realm. As if without any limit, this wave immediately spread throughout the initial realm at the fastest speed.

In that instant, if someone were present, they could clearly sense that this was the aura of the Yellow Springs.

"Huh!" Suddenly, the Ancient Primordial Divine Tree seemed to have discovered something, and its eyes showed a rare look of disbelief.

……

The initial state.

Perhaps influenced by his past experiences, Huang Quan treated this place as a dream, which is why he took some wrong steps and wasted some time.

However, this does not mean that he lacks the ability to see things clearly here and to get out of here.

You should know that everything he has achieved has come from hardship, and for him, the more hardship he has endured, the stronger his resolve becomes.

The fluctuations at this moment are the result of his integration after undergoing trials in this initial state.

Although this fluctuation was invisible and chaotic, it did not wreak havoc in the slightest. Its irregularity resembled the absolute steadfastness in Huang Quan's heart.

Looking at Huang Quan again, he finally opened his eyes. Surprisingly, at that moment, a strange power suddenly erupted from his body, replacing the original fluctuation in less than a second.

If you were to sense it, you would be surprised to find that the previous fluctuations seemed to have never occurred.

However, the power that appeared later quickly gathered in the sky the moment it appeared, transforming into a beam of light.

The light swirled in the air, appearing bright and magnificent, but upon closer inspection, it possessed no aggression whatsoever; its intent was remarkably gentle.

However, the lack of aggression does not mean it is unimportant. On the contrary, it should be considered the most crucial thing for Huang Quan in this initial state, because it is... Huang Quan's last resort for breaking through the barrier.

At the same time, Huang Quan slowly raised his head, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.

“This place is strange… It must be that ancient primordial spirit tree! The moment I merged into it just now, I clearly felt that gaze upon me…”

"This place is neither a dream nor the result of a secret technique, but a place of faith that has always existed. However, the power of this faith is related to people's beliefs..."

"A land of faith, a place of belief. With a certain degree of belief comes a certain degree of faith. As long as you have faith, you can overcome this obstacle..."

"So that's how it is, recognizing one's own beliefs, recognizing one's own faith?" Huang Quan muttered to himself, a smile playing on his lips, a sudden determination flashing in his eyes.

"Then my faith is..." At this moment, Huang Quan stood up again, slowly stretched out his right hand, and pointed directly at the sky above.

"Break!" Huang Quan murmured.

As the murmur rang out, the light hovering in the void seemed to be guided by something, instantly transforming into countless tiny points of light that fell from the sky, like a beautiful rain of light.

These points of light quickly merged into the place upon contact with it. Strangely, if anyone other than Huang Quan were to see this, they would feel as if these points of light were originally part of this place, which is puzzling.

After merging with the light, this place underwent a strange change in the next moment. However, this change did not lie in the various external signs, but in the internal quality, that is, a different feeling.

At this moment, Huang Quan noticed this change. Things that he couldn't see before suddenly became clear in his mind... such as the exit... But at this moment, he also showed a thoughtful look.

"With this change over, this level should be considered broken... However, why does this place feel less like a level and more like a place for cultivating one's mind and faith?"

But despite his thoughts, Huang Quan didn't pay much attention to them, since the faith here had nothing to do with him. So soon, he moved, heading towards the second level.

As the Ancient Divine Tree witnessed Huang Quan's breakthrough, it was filled with immense shock, yet this shock was also accompanied by an undeniable joy and excitement.

"Not bad, not bad! He cleared the Initial Mirror Ground in just three days, which is the fastest time ever. And that's not all; this person's power of belief seems to be quite special..."

"This special power of belief, if used to protect our clan, would surely be of some use... However, whether he can stay forever is still unknown! But... now is not the time to think about these things..."

Muttering to himself, the Ancient Divine Tree began to observe Huang Quan, who had now entered the second stage.

"The second challenge is battle, but considering his injury, the people assigned to him won't be too much stronger than him, so there will be some pressure..."

"But this person was a Nirvana Realm cultivator before being injured, which is considered within the realm of the strong, so their combat experience should be richer than that person's..."

"This hurdle is...not difficult for him..."

……

A ripple appeared in the valley, and a figure slowly emerged from there.

He was Huang Quan. He had already broken through the first level and arrived at the location of the second level. However, the scenery of the second level was almost the same as that of the first level. However, the feeling was no longer so uncomfortable.

Now that Huang Quan has entered this place, although he still has some doubts about the first level, he knows that now is not the time to think about those things, so he quickly suppressed all kinds of guesses in his heart.

He looked around and felt a slight sense of relief.

"The first level is over. Although this level seems similar to the first level on the surface, it is definitely not the same in fact..." Huang Quan took a step out and immediately felt a sense of reality just like the outside world.

"But I don't know what this challenge is?"

Just as Huang Quan's thoughts were forming, a sharp spear shadow instantly attacked him. The speed of this shadow was unparalleled among those of the same level, and its attack was aimed directly at Huang Quan's heart.

In an instant, a faint sense of crisis completely enveloped Huang Quan.

Chapter 185 The Trial Ends

Xiyu Village, Xiyu Secret Land.

At this moment, facing the crisis, Huang Quan's eyes flashed with a sharp light. His intuition from many life-or-death battles told him that he absolutely could not take this attack head-on in his current state.

So at this critical moment, he stopped thinking and his figure instantly retreated rapidly, his whole body like a streak of light, flying in the air.

Fortunately, the halberd's speed was surprisingly slower than Huang Quan's by a beat, allowing Huang Quan to barely dodge the attack.

However, the man wielding the halberd, seeing how sensitive Huang Quan was to danger, and having failed to land a blow, seemed to have a hint of surprise in his eyes as he looked at Huang Quan. But that surprise was quickly replaced by an extremely sharp and cold glint. In less than a breath, he moved again, his spear still aimed at Huang Quan, who was suspended in mid-air.

But at this moment, Huang Quan had already sensed the arrival of Jian Ying. Without the slightest hesitation, he drew the Crimson Peak Sword almost instantly.

Huang Quan's current suspended position would not consume much spiritual power during Nirvana, but the injured Huang Quan cannot stay there for long and can only glide at most.

But during this gliding time, Huang Quan can do some things.

He channeled the little spiritual energy he had into the Crimson Peak Sword, and in an instant, he unleashed his first and most familiar move.

Suddenly, a black sun, with a faint outline, rose up from behind him.

Huang Quan rarely uses this move. In his many battles, due to his increased strength, such attacks can no longer keep up with his overall power.

However, using it less often doesn't mean it can't be used, nor does it mean it can't be used skillfully. Besides, this move has been with him for a very long time.

Almost instantly, the black sun behind Huang Quan merged with the Crimson Peak Sword in his hand. Then, his expression turned serious, and he swung the Crimson Peak Sword without hesitation.

In the blink of an eye, a dazzling black light shot out with Huang Quan's sword swing, heading straight for the halberd.

Sensing Huang Quan's counterattack, the figure's gaze sharpened. He seemed to feel a powerful pressure from the black light, making his breathing somewhat rapid.

However, he could no longer quickly retract the spear's attack. He gritted his teeth, pushed forward again, and his spiritual energy surged within the spear. It seemed that by using this impact, his attack instantly became stronger.

From this moment's perspective, Huang Quan, suspended in mid-air, manipulates a black light as bright as the sun, plunging downwards with it. Meanwhile, Jian Ying leaps up, his spear imbued with spiritual energy, pointing towards Huang Quan's location.

The clash between the two, the friction of their forces, seemed to add a faint touch of vitality to this ordinary and lifeless valley.

In an instant, the black light and the spear clashed, and a booming sound echoed throughout the area, raising clouds of dust. After the dust settled, a large crater about ten meters in diameter was revealed.

But soon, a figure sped out of the crater, retreating dozens of meters before regaining his footing. The crater was reflected in his eyes, and a sense of fatigue filled his body.

This man was Yang Wei, who made a name for himself in the Xiyu tribe with his speed.

His gaze was filled with shock. How could an injured person fight him to such an extent? He was puzzled by the extent of the opponent's strength. He knew that if the opponent were at his peak, he would definitely not be a match for him. Although that was not the case now, he also sensed a fluctuation from the black light that he could only look down upon with his current strength.

“He is stronger than me… If I hadn’t been injured… I’m afraid my chances of losing would have increased infinitely… But…” At this moment, his gaze fell on the inside of the large pit, which was covered with dust and had not yet calmed down.

"Unfortunately... a victory is a victory... a defeat is a defeat! No matter what... that's something that can't be changed..."

But suddenly, just as he sighed softly!

"I'm afraid... this fact will disappoint you!" A hoarse voice suddenly came from inside the large pit.

"What?" Yang Wei's eyes widened in disbelief, and he was immediately taken aback.

At that very moment, the instant the sound appeared, two more beams of black light, identical to the previous ones, shot out at incredible speed from the dust of the crater.

There's no suspense; their target is Yang Wei.

In the deep pit, Huang Quan, holding the Crimson Peak Sword, leaped out and landed on the other side of the pit, staring coldly at Yang Wei in front of him.

The black light moved extremely fast, almost instantly reaching Yang Wei.

As danger loomed, Yang Wei quickly snapped out of his daze. Without hesitation, he slashed his spear across the space above—no, not just once, but six times in a short span of time, each slash generating a unique fluctuation.

As soon as he finished his six strokes, a strange-looking six-pointed star immediately appeared before his eyes.

Just then, two black beams of light from the Yellow Springs also approached menacingly.

boom!!

As expected, the two black beams struck the hexagonal shape. However, the two beams immediately became locked in a stalemate upon contact, and the two black beams were unable to break through it for a moment.

Seeing this, Huang Quan's eyes showed a slight surprise, but it quickly subsided.

The six-pointed star formed by Yang Wei's spiritual power at this moment was a six-pointed energy shield that the clan leader had taught him when he was chosen by the clan leader. This move is entirely defensive and is the only defensive spell he can cast instantly, but using this move will definitely consume a lot of spiritual power.

These two black beams of light represent the Yellow Springs... at this very moment.

Because of his injury, his spiritual power could only maintain the standard for launching this move. However, since the difference between their realms was still vast, even just the power of this one move was not something Yang Wei could easily resist.

Of course, Yang Wei understood this as well. So even though he knew the hexagonal energy shield had side effects, he still used it. After all, in his understanding, there was nothing else to deal with Huang Quan's attacks except for the hexagonal energy shield. And there was nothing he could do about it.

Suddenly, the black light and the six-pointed star of spiritual energy began to attract and resist each other, but every now and then, the spiritual energy on the six-pointed star would dim a little, making it look rather precarious.

Yang Wei's expression was extremely solemn. He could feel the immense power of this attack, and the hexagonal energy shield in front of him would definitely not last long.

"I need to come up with a plan! Otherwise, once this hexagonal energy shield disappears, it will be the moment of my defeat..." Yang Wei thought anxiously to himself.