Without danger or alarm, Qin Fengming easily reached the summit of the mountain covered in chaotic, jumbled Spirit Patterns.
The summit was level. Along the ridge lay another mountain, and atop that mountain ahead stood a towering palace veiled in clouds and rosy mist.
"It seems that palace must be where the master of the Grand Clarity Palace cultivates in seclusion."
Qin Fengming's eyes shone, and delight appeared on his face. He had fully expected to remain in the trial grounds for several years, yet before even a year had passed, he had already caught sight of the Star Ancestor's secluded cultivation palace.
Qin Fengming did not immediately advance. He knew the ridge ahead could not be safe. This was the final trial; no matter which direction one entered the Strange Gates Grand Formation from, one would ultimately have to climb this mountain and then cross this ridge to reach the secluded cultivation palace.
The layout alone was enough to tell him that the ridge ahead would be exceedingly dangerous.
Qin Fengming did not know whether anyone besides Ancestor Yuan Qing's two disciples had ever reached this place. If anyone had, they must ultimately have fallen along the path ahead.
"The trial ahead tests your insight into heaven and earth. It may also test your comprehension of the heaven and earth Dao laws. You will only know the specifics once you step onto the ridge." The Golden Wave Divine Monarch's words rang out, making Qin Fengming's eyes widen at once.
Throughout his journey, there had indeed been no trial specifically testing his insight into heaven and earth. It seemed the previous paths had tested a cultivator's own abilities, while this final stage tested their talent for cultivation. Keen insight into heaven and earth was a prerequisite for a cultivator to