When Bai Ze appeared once more, he had already arrived within a vast, ancient palace. The palace exuded a solemn, majestic air, as though it bore the endless accumulation of history and ages.
At the same time, the mysterious phantom before Bai Ze slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was deep and enigmatic, impossible to fathom.
The instant he saw Bai Ze, a trace of satisfaction flashed through the mysterious phantom's eyes. He then said, "Not bad. Only a little over two thousand years have passed since last time, yet you have already broken through from the First Layer of Divine Emperor Realm to the Fourth Layer of Divine Emperor Realm."
"With such cultivation speed, even in ancient times, you would have been considered a monstrous genius."
"And your purpose in coming this time is for the fourth trial as well, correct?"
"Yes."
Bai Ze nodded calmly. That was indeed why he had come. After all, only by passing all four trials could he obtain that expert's inheritance.
The mysterious figure before him did not hesitate either. He raised a hand and gave a light wave through the air. A black vortex immediately formed overhead.
The vortex was bottomless, radiating a heart-palpitating aura, as if it could devour everything in the world at any moment.
The mysterious figure then looked at Bai Ze and said calmly, "The fourth trial lies within. As long as you enter and survive for one hundred years, or kill the strongest being inside, you will pass the trial."
"The creatures within all possess strength at least at the Divine Emperor Realm, while the strongest has reached the Sixth Layer of Divine Emperor Realm."
"So do not blame me for failing to warn you. You have only one chance: pass the trial, or die within. There