Comprehension Trial and Battle Trials
Ten days have passed since Yang Tianyou entered the Four Symbols Secret Realm, and he has made considerable gains.
Not only was his mind tempered and made more resilient by the dark space, but he also gained Cultivation Resources worth thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones, putting him in a very good mood.
After resting in the Palace for a day, he got up again and went to the last of the five gates on the right, the Gate of Enlightenment.
Amidst swirling clouds and mist, a sheer cliff stands majestically between heaven and earth.
At the end of the mountain wall stood a stone tablet ten feet tall. Yang Tianyou stood in front of the stone tablet, looking at the line of text that appeared before him.
"The shorter the time it takes to comprehend the Law Technique recorded on this stone tablet within one month, the higher the evaluation!"
"Law Technique?"
Yang Tianyou seemed to be deep in thought. He stepped forward and touched the stone tablet with his right hand.
Suddenly, a message flooded into my mind.
Dark Dust Shadow Manifestation Technique Law Technique, Tier 2 Supreme-Grade Great Achievement, when mastered, can release a large amount of Black Fog, forming sixty-four dark shadows to interfere with the enemy's perception.
"This Law Technique is quite suitable for Fengling, but it doesn't suit my fighting style at all!"
With a murmur, Yang Tianyou sat down cross-legged, immersing his mind in the Dao Comprehension Space.
Three days later, a dark shadow suddenly appeared on Yang Tianyou, who was sitting with his eyes closed.
Ten days later, thirty-six shadowy figures coalesced around him, some standing, some sitting, each in a different pose.
Eighteen days later, the Dark Dust Shadow Manifestation Technique Great Achievement, and sixty-four dark shadows appeared. Yang Tianyou also opened his eyes.
He stood up, went to the stone tablet, and transformed the Dark Dust Shadow Manifestation Technique he had mastered into Spirit Mark, which he then imprinted on it.
Buzz!!
The stone tablet trembled, and a curtain of light appeared.
Name: Xiu He
Level: Comprehension Level
Rating: Extreme
The Four Symbols Secret Realm, being Profound Grade Secret Realm, is so large that its area is comparable to the entire Luochuan Commandery.
Its interior features rolling hills, numerous rivers, and a diverse array of birds, beasts, flowers, insects, and fish, creating a vivid and lifelike landscape.
In the very center of the Secret Realm, the clear lake water ripples gently in the breeze, and a majestic Palace floats in mid-air.
Above the Palace, the Guardian Deity General stood meticulously, holding a halberd in his hand, his eyes shining with divine light as he observed the ongoing trial and assessment inside the Palace.
"This little fellow is truly remarkable. Not only does he have an extraordinary background and bear immense Karma, but his talents in all aspects are also outstanding. What's especially rare is that he already possesses the ability to condense the White Tiger Constellation Body. The reason he hasn't condensed his physique yet is probably because he's hoping to gain some benefits in the Secret Realm!"
The Guardian Deity General looked at Yang Tianyou, who was being expelled from the comprehension test, and wondered what was going on in his mind, his eyes flickering slightly.
"According to the rules left by the master, as long as his combat strength reaches the Golden Core Level, he can become Core Disciple. If he can defeat Golden Core cultivator, he will be able to obtain a portion of the White Tiger Lineage's inheritance!"
"Work hard, let me see if you can become a member of the Four Symbols Sect like Ba Huang!"
Having passed the comprehension test, Yang Tianyou has received four "extreme" ratings and one "medium" rating.
With such results, even if he doesn't perform well in the next four major challenges, he can still reap considerable rewards.
Yang Tianyou sat cross-legged in a corner of the Palace, closed his eyes, and began to regulate his breathing, preparing to pass the final four challenges.
While recuperating, he also took stock of his own strength.
Because Golden Core cultivators are not allowed to appear within the Four Symbols Pass, Xuanyin Zhiming are not permitted to participate in the battle.
Of course, if he were Beast Tamer, he could send his Spirit Beasts into battle.
However, according to the judgment of the Secret Realm Formation, Yang Tianyou belongs to the Blade Cultivator and the Combat Cultivator, but not the Beast Tamer.
However, for him, the existence of the Star-Chart Disk meant that whether Xuanyin participated in the battle was not a big deal, because he could use the latter's power to unleash a strength far exceeding his current level.
A day later, Yang Tianyou, whose physical and mental state had been restored to its peak, called Yuan Ba and Ruoqing back, preparing to challenge the four left-side trials.
The four major battle stages are divided into four levels: A, B, C, and D!
Yang Tianyou chose the Ding Gate and went inside!
A cool sensation brushed against his skin again, and as he walked, his eyes grew brighter and brighter.
In the end, they were like two suns fallen to earth, unrestrainedly radiating their own brilliance.
Wow!!
Upon fully entering the Portal, wisps of Black Fog drifted in from the depths of this thousand-foot-wide space.
Pairs of scarlet eyes appeared and disappeared in the Black Fog.
The sharp sound of claws scraping the ground was ear-splitting and unsettling.
"Survive the onslaught of Ironblood Hound for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to pass the level! The longer you survive, the higher your score!"
"Now, the trial begins!"
Roar!!
The deep roar seemed to emanate from the Nine Hells Abyss, bloody, ferocious, and cruel.
Ten black hunting dogs, each the size of a buffalo, emerged from the Black Fog.
Their eyes were filled with boundless crimson, and their claws gleamed with a bloody light; upon closer inspection, one could even see bits of flesh.
This is definitely not a creature formed from Spiritual Qi by Formation; it is a real, Fierce Beast!
Each Ironblood Hound is as powerful as Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator.
This is determined by Yang Tianyou's own strength. If someone who enters this level is Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator, they will probably encounter ten or five Ironblood Hounds with the strength of Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator.
"How does the Four Symbols Sect's Secret Realm house these ferocious creatures?"
Yang Tianyou looked at the ten large dogs in front of him without any fear, but rather with a bit of interest.
As he pondered this, he gently waved his hand, releasing his four Bonded Spirit Beasts: Yuan Ba, Fengling, Ruoqing, and Black and White.
Xuanyin and Zhiming, having reached the Third Tier, cannot appear in the Secret Realm.
As for Tongming, he said, "I'm not good at fighting!"
Yang Tianyou did not force him to comply. It was clear that Tongming was not the type to enjoy fighting and killing, unlike Yuan Ba.
One is cunning and gentle, the other is violent and ferocious; although both belong to the ape family, their personalities are completely different.
"Choose your opponents, don't force yourselves!" Yang Tianyou pointed to the ten Ironblood Hounds and said to the Spirit Beasts.
Roar!!
Unexpectedly, no sooner had he finished speaking than Yuan Ba, his face full of excitement, grabbed the Blazing Flame Black Iron Staff and smashed it down.
They engaged the three Ironblood Hounds in direct combat.
Awooo!~
As its old rival, Fengling was naturally unwilling to be outdone. It arched its back, leaving behind a blur before suddenly disappearing from the spot. It was none other than its increasingly refined Shadow Flash!
Li!~
Ruoqing spreads its wings and soars, its beautiful body, like an ice crystal Phoenix, brings up a series of frost crystals and stirs up layers of cold wind, stopping the two Ironblood Hound.
Finally, there's Black and White. After cultivating to the peak of the Second-Tier Upper-Grade -grade realm, this guy's skills became increasingly unpredictable and bizarre.
The pure black wings, exuding an aura of decay and decay, fluttered gently, sending out inexplicable waves.
The last two Ironblood Hounds were about to pounce and tear Yang Tianyou apart.
Unexpectedly, after being swept by this wave, his body suddenly stiffened, and dark spots began to appear in his scarlet eyes.
The four Spirit Beasts each displayed their unique abilities.
They effortlessly held off ten Ironblood Hounds and clearly gained the upper hand.
Seeing this, Yang Tianyou did not make a move. There were still tough battles to fight later. He wanted to let the Spirit Beasts warm up first. Anyway, with the Star-Chart Disk, there was no need to worry about them getting hurt.
Time passed, and after half an incense stick's time, the Black and White factions were the first to eliminate the enemy.
Layers of decaying odor enveloped the two Ironblood Hounds, corroding their fur, which was as hard as Spirit Gold, into pieces of dust.
Finally, with a "poof," the two once vibrant and energetic Ironblood Hounds withered like candles in the wind, their Fleshly Bodies dried up, their eyeballs fell out, and the entire dogs turned into a pile of scattered, musty, rotting matter.
This is the strength of Black and White. Although they usually keep a low profile, among Yang Tianyou's seven Spirit Beasts, Black and White is definitely not to be underestimated.
Following Black and White, the second to achieve victory was Fengling.
Its Shadow Flash. Over the years of cultivation, it has become increasingly strange and unpredictable.
The three Ironblood Hounds couldn't even find its shadow before being defeated one by one by Fengling.
The first hunting dog had its throat bitten off.
The second hound had its spine severed by sharp claws.
The last one was immobilized by the Fengling's Purple Moon Divine Light, and its head was smashed apart by a single tail strike. Amidst the splattering blood, the new generation of Purple Moon Wolf King was on full display.
On the other side, after Fengling defeated her opponent, Yuan Ba's side was also nearing its end.
The three-headed Ironblood Hounds were being burned by its Scarlet Bright Demon Fire, jumping up and down in a sorry state.
The Blazing Flame Black Iron Staff, as heavy as a mountain, was not something that could be taken head-on. The first Ironblood Hound to attempt to take it was directly struck in two, his internal organs spilling out, a truly miserable sight.
The remaining two were quickly smashed into mincemeat by Yuan Ba!
Finally, there's Ruoqing. As the only female among the seven Spirit Beasts, Ruoqing is jokingly referred to by Yang Tianyou as "Miss Ruoqing."
This nickname stems from both her gender and her personality.
Ruoqing has a lively personality, much like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, and is usually quite quirky and mischievous.
However, when it comes to fighting, they are in no way inferior to other Spirit Beasts; there is a certain amount of violent potential within their bloodline.
Call!!
Its ice-blue wings suddenly closed, then abruptly opened.
Whoosh!
Hundreds of exceptionally sharp ice spikes shot out with a whooshing sound.
Nine-Headed Ice Spikes!
Ruoqing's Life-Bound Spell!
Sizzle! Sizzle!
The two Ironblood Hounds, already sluggish from the Ice air, had no chance to dodge the sudden attack of the icy spikes. They were riddled with holes and fell into pools of blood.