“He… knows we’re watching?”
“How is that possible? An ant with a low Realm, how could he detect our surveillance?”
Two thoughts flashed through everyone’s minds. Even the few projections found it hard to believe, feeling it was utterly inconceivable.
However, no matter how much they disbelieved, the truth was right before them. Ye Fei was clearly speaking to them, so they had no choice but to believe.
“This child is a bit strange.”
One projection said in a deep voice, and as he spoke, the other projections immediately agreed wholeheartedly.
“Chen Sheng, are you sure the next two stages can severely injure or even suppress this child?”
A projection looked at Chen Sheng and asked with burning eyes.
As for Chen Sheng personally overseeing it?
The few projections didn't take it seriously.
Given Ye Fei's performance, they weren't even sure if Chen Sheng could defeat him.
After all, although they set the rules for this Secret Realm, they also had to abide by them.
It was perfectly normal for Chen Sheng to be defeated if he couldn't display his full strength.
Fighting above one’s Realm was very common, let alone within the same Realm.
Mastery of a higher Realm was useless when facing a Prodigy.
“Please rest assured, Seniors, there will be no problems.”
Chen Sheng shivered and immediately guaranteed, “Just for this second stage, hehehe, Seniors, I’ve prepared a Secret Art.”
“The challenger needs to Cultivate this Secret Art successfully and then place his hand on the stone tablet, operating it according to the Qi circulation route to pass.”
“But this Secret Art… has a problem! It’s incorrect!”
“Hehehe, as long as this child dares to operate it, he will suffer a backlash and be severely injured.”
At the end, Chen Sheng chuckled sinisterly again.
“Very good.”
The few projections’ eyes lit up, and they looked at Chen Sheng with great satisfaction.
As expected of a disciple of their Holy Sect, truly insidious and cunning.
If he didn't Cultivate, he couldn't pass. If he did Cultivate, he would suffer a backlash and be severely injured. This was a complete open conspiracy!
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“Cultivate the recorded Secret Art, comprehend and complete its Cultivation, then place your hand on it and operate the Secret Art according to the Qi circulation route to pass?”
Ye Fei looked at the words written on the stone tablet and muttered.
“Hmm? And it’s a Secret Art that enhances strength? Operating this Secret Art can double one’s strength?”
After reading the Secret Art’s introduction, Ye Fei’s eyes lit up.
Excellent, isn’t this exactly what he needed?
Without hesitation, Ye Fei quickly read through all the Secret Art information. Because he had photographic memory, he memorized everything in just one read.
Closing his eyes, Ye Fei spent a minute organizing this Secret Art.
He then spent another two minutes thoroughly digesting this Secret Art.
At the same time, Ye Fei keenly noticed that this Secret Art seemed to have a bit of a… problem?
“Why does it feel like it’s incorrect? It seems the route is reversed? No, not just incorrect, this Secret Art… is a bit low-grade, many parts can be modified and improved.”
Opening his eyes, Ye Fei frowned slightly and muttered to himself.
In just a few minutes of rough observation, Ye Fei found over a dozen places that could be modified and improved.
If the Secret Art, as described, could double one’s strength, then after modification, it could probably increase it by… about five times?
Provided the Secret Art was correct in the first place.
“I understand.”
Amidst his confusion, a flash of inspiration struck Ye Fei’s mind, and he suddenly had a realization.
“Cultivating the Secret Art is merely a facade. The true test of this round is… Comprehension Ability!”
“It’s to see… if one can discover that this Secret Art is incorrect!”
“The purpose is for people to correct it, to modify this Secret Art!”
“I understand. That’s why it felt like everything was reversed. So, if I just modify this Secret Art to be straightforward, wouldn’t that be the correct route?”
“Wait! I have a bold idea!”
“The so-called Yin and Yang duality, if this Secret Art is negative, and the correct Secret Art is positive, then if I combine positive and negative and operate them simultaneously, complementing each other, wouldn’t that make this Secret Art even stronger?”
“Yes, the areas that need improvement can also be improved. This way, the Secret Art will become even stronger!”
Countless thoughts flashed, and a surge of inspiration erupted. Ye Fei’s eyes shone brightly as he fully understood.
With a hint of excitement, Ye Fei did not hesitate. He decisively closed his eyes and began to deduce.
Finally, after spending two and a half minutes, Ye Fei successfully deduced a brand-new Secret Art.
To commemorate his first Secret Art perfected and modified since his Transmigration to this Xuanhuan World, Ye Fei named it Invincible Burst.
As the name suggests, operating it would result in an Invincible Burst, roughly calculated to increase Ye Fei’s strength by… ten times in a short period?
A faint smile appeared on his face, a slight curve at the corner of his lips. In a joyous mood, Ye Fei decisively stepped forward and simultaneously operated both the positive and negative Qi circulation routes.
Then, under Ye Fei’s bewildered gaze, the stone tablet… shattered!
“Why did it shatter?”
Scratching his head in confusion, Ye Fei saw that the crystal wall had already dissipated, revealing the steps to the third stage. He didn’t pay it any mind and simply stepped over the rubble, walking up the steps.
… … …
In the palace.
“……”
Chen Sheng.
Who am I?
Where am I?
What am I supposed to do?
His head was buzzing.
No, how did he pass this stage?
More importantly, why did the stone tablet shatter???
“Chen Sheng, didn’t you say that Cultivating this Secret Art would cause a backlash and severe injury? Does this child look like he’s injured?”
A projection questioned.
“Senior, I don’t know…”
Chen Sheng stammered.
You ask me, who should I ask?
I’d like to know why Ye Fei wasn’t injured and why he could shatter the stone tablet.
“Alright, I’ll ask you one last time. Will there be any problems with this third stage?”
A projection said impatiently.
“Reporting to all Seniors, please rest assured, there will absolutely not be any problems with this third stage test!”
Chen Sheng gnashed his teeth and said firmly.
As if to prove its credibility, Chen Sheng explained, “This third stage is actually very simple and crude.”
“On the surface, it rewards the challenger with a Divine Pill. As long as they consume it and digest over ninety percent of its Medicinal Pill power, they pass the test. It tests talent.”
“But in reality, this so-called Divine Pill is a poison pill. As long as it’s consumed, it will inevitably corrode flesh and internal organs. No matter who takes it, they will be severely injured, and even their Soul will be weakened and heavily damaged!”
After speaking, Chen Sheng swallowed nervously, wondering if another mistake could possibly occur this time.
“Excellent.”
The few projections nodded in satisfaction again.
They simply refused to believe that Ye Fei could still mess up with a direct poison pill.
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
… … …
Walking on the white jade steps, which resembled celestial stairs, like a Mortal ascending to the heavens, the steps extended step by step into the Void Realm. Ye Fei walked, marveling at his surroundings.
It really did have the feel of a celestial palace. It was just that white mist permeated and obscured the view, making it impossible to see the end of the steps.
Worried that the System might run off, Ye Fei didn’t delay. After curiously glancing around, he quickened his pace up the steps.
Soon, Ye Fei reached a platform. In front of the platform, countless steps extended upwards, and on the platform, a pale golden Medicinal Pill, emitting a strange fragrance, floated in the Void Realm.
Without thinking, this Medicinal Pill must be related to the test.
As soon as Ye Fei stepped onto the platform, divine restrictions immediately converged in the Void Realm, forming characters. After understanding the content of the third stage’s test, Ye Fei realized.
Just consume this Medicinal Pill?
Then it’s very simple, isn’t it?
Under the expectant gazes of the few projections and Chen Sheng, Ye Fei decisively grabbed the Medicinal Pill and swallowed it whole.
Digest as much Medicinal Pill power as possible?
What a joke! He Cultivated the Invincible Emperor Scripture, so why would he fear not being able to digest the Medicinal Pill power? As soon as it entered his mouth, operating the Invincible Emperor Scripture would result in one hundred percent digestion!
Indeed, as soon as it entered his mouth, Ye Fei operated the Invincible Emperor Scripture. The Medicinal Pill instantly transformed into pure Origin, integrating into Ye Fei’s body and being refined by him.
And it must be said, the Origin of this Medicinal Pill was truly flavorful, much like a strong liquor, making Ye Fei grin. His eyes lit up as he exclaimed, “Refreshing!”
He stretched, and crackling sounds rose from Ye Fei’s body, followed by surges of violent Qi and blood surging and vibrating.
Breakthrough!
“I’m probably at Moving Mountain Realm Seventh Heaven now?”
Ye Fei’s eyes shone brightly as he looked up at the steps ahead.
Since he had passed all three tests, these remaining steps should lead to the place where rewards are distributed, right?
System… prepare to eat shit!!!
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