area51novel Chapter 445: The Trial Begins
Chapter 445: The Trial Begins
After Lu Yu and the other two verified their tickets, they were led by a disciple to a nearby resting area to wait for the official start of the competition. However, Bai Pangzi was stopped outside because he was not a participant.
Although it was called a resting area, it was actually just an empty square in the center of Chen Yue City. Chen Yue Zong didn't even prepare any chairs.
Fortunately, everyone didn't come here to rest, and each of them had at least the cultivation level of Foundation Building, so standing for a whole day was not a problem.
After arriving at the preparation square, Lu Yu instinctively spread his divine sense around.
Soon, he discovered that there were quite a few skilled individuals among the people who came this time!
Most of them were at the Foundation Building stage, but there were at least thirty to fifty people at the Gold Core stage!
"Is the Gold Core stage not valuable anymore?"
Feeling the powerful fluctuations of spiritual energy, Lu Yu couldn't help but touch his nose helplessly.
Originally, the Gold Core stage was something he looked up to, but now that there were so many people at the Gold Core stage, he was afraid he would be left in the dust.
Fortunately, he himself was at the Gold Core stage, otherwise, even if he participated in this trial, he would probably be cannon fodder.
While exploring the surroundings with his divine sense, he suddenly discovered several familiar spiritual energies.
"Oh, they're here too."
Lu Yu smiled lightly and walked towards those familiar spiritual energies.
"I knew you would come, as expected."
Seeing Lu Yu and the others walking towards them, Su Jin's face showed a warm smile.
Beside her, Ling Tianqing and Ling Tianxin also seemed eager to try.
"Senior Brother Ding, are your injuries alright?"
"Thanks for your concern, it's not a big deal."
Ding San had his arm cut off during the previous Tianji trial, and his strength was greatly reduced. But after returning to the Greedy Wolf Hall and using various secret methods, he finally managed to reattach his arm.
Although Lu Yu could feel that the spiritual energy circulation in that arm was not very natural, he believed that as long as Ding San diligently cultivated, he should be able to restore his normal strength without any problems.
After all, they were all strong at the Gold Core stage, and losing an arm was not enough to affect their absolute strength.
These two were newly promoted Gold Core stage experts in the Greedy Wolf Hall, just as Lu Yu expected them to participate in this competition.
"Lu Yu, there are a total of ten disciples from the Greedy Wolf Hall participating this time. The Second Elder has told them that if they encounter you, they should kill you without mercy. So be careful during the trial!"
Su Jin looked around to make sure no one followed them, and she carefully warned Lu Yu.
Lu Yu had made a move against the Greedy Wolf Hall before leaving, and the elders of the Greedy Wolf Hall couldn't just let it go. However, since this side belonged to the Chen Yue Zong's sphere of influence, they couldn't go too far. Moreover, with the upcoming battle between the two cities, they couldn't afford to be distracted. Otherwise, the Longya Fort might have already been taken down by them.
"Hmph, it would be better if the Greedy Wolf Hall doesn't make a move. But if they do, I will definitely let them know the true strength of the Gold Core stage!"
Lu Yu sneered.
If it were him before, although he had the cultivation level of the Gold Core stage, his killing power was extremely limited.
But now, he had the Starry Sword and the Tianxin Sword Technique, a heavenly-ranked technique.
Killing a few Gold Core cultivators whose strength was not much stronger than his own was definitely not just empty talk.
Seeing his confident expression, Su Jin nodded, but still reminded him to be careful.
"Besides the two of us, the other eight participants in this competition are all disciples at the Gold Core stage. Each of them is a contemporary genius, not some random cats and dogs. You still have to be careful."
"Don't worry, Su Jin. But have you really gotten close to Ling Tianqing?"
Lu Yu nodded and then looked at Ling Tianqing beside her.
Just a moment ago, they were holding hands, so it seems like something good is about to happen.
"Hehe, in order to get close to Sister Su Jin, my brother has been refining several furnaces of Heavenly Stage pills. Now, Sister Su Jin has already reached the sixth level of the Gold Core realm. Her strength should not be underestimated."
Ling Tianqing giggled on the side, exposing everything about her brother.
And Ling Tianqing smiled cunningly.
"By the way, Tianxin, your strength has also improved a lot. The Ling family really hides many talented individuals."
"Hmph, don't forget who I am! Oh, this is my cousin, Ling Tianyun. If we happen to meet inside, we'll have to rely on you to take care of us."
"Naturally."
Lu Yu nodded.
Ling Tianqing had given herself to him, so how could he not take care of her?
After exchanging pleasantries, several elders from the Chenyue Sect and the Greedy Wolf Hall appeared on a city tower next to the square in a short while.
Lu Yu didn't know anyone from the Chenyue Sect, but he immediately spotted the second elder from the Greedy Wolf Hall.
Perhaps sensing Lu Yu's gaze, the second elder also glanced over.
If it weren't for the upcoming competition, the second elder would probably rush over to teach him a lesson right away!
"Hmph, Nascent Soul realm is nothing special. Wait until I reach the Nascent Soul realm, then I'll see how I deal with you!"
Lu Yu coldly glanced at the second elder in the Nascent Soul realm and silently put him on his hit list.
Of course, the hit list had a prerequisite, which was that his strength reached the Nascent Soul realm. If he were to confront him head-on now, it would be seeking death rather than seeking revenge.
Seeing that everyone had gathered, the elder from the Chenyue Sect lightly coughed.
His voice, filled with spiritual power, resounded throughout the entire square.
"The biennial Twin City Battle, representing the trial between our Chenyue City and Wanxing City, officially begins! I don't care what your motives are for coming here, my only requirement is for you to survive until the end of the competition."
"Below, let's begin with the elders."
The elder from the Chenyue Sect nodded towards the several elders standing beside him.
The elders reached out their hands and each held a crystal ball in front of them.
Then, almost simultaneously, they infused their spiritual power into the crystal balls.
"Buzz..."
A violent spatial fluctuation emanated from the square. Even though they couldn't control the power of space, they could still sense the intensity of the fluctuation.
After the intense fluctuation, a semi-circular passage about six to seven meters high and a dozen meters wide slowly appeared in the center of the square.
Looking through the passage, one could see a lush grassland.
As for what was on the other side of the passage, only those who had participated in the trial would know.
"The other side of this passage is the trial ground. The trial will last for one month. After one month, at this same time, the passage will open again, and everyone can use their entrance tickets to teleport back to the square. The Chenyue Sect and the Greedy Wolf Hall will judge the winner based on the number of disciples who return and the amount of resources collected. Now, let the trial begin!"
After briefly explaining the trial rules, the elder disappeared from the spot along with several eager figures.
The Twin City Battle had officially begun!