"Bzz—"
As soon as half an hour had passed, the Wind Divine Sword pursuing Jiang Ping An dissolved into Divine Runes that scattered across the sky.
"He did it! He cleared the First Trial without a scratch!"
The gods below the platform cried out in excitement.
They had witnessed a record being set with their own eyes. Even though none of them had set it, their blood still boiled.
"Who is that white-haired man? He cleared the trial without a scratch or even using a Divine Art!"
"I don't know. He hasn't used a Divine Art, so I can't tell who he is."
"Someone this formidable might have a chance to break through the Fourth Trial and obtain the final legacy."
Under everyone's conflicted gazes, the Divine Runes formed from the Wind Divine Sword enveloped Jiang Ping An.
Space Power flickered, and Jiang Ping An vanished before their eyes.
According to the trial's rules, clearing the First Trial without injury would take him directly to the Third Trial.
Jiang Ping An's vision blurred, and he appeared at the foot of a staircase a thousand steps high.
Looking up, he saw dozens of gods seated on the steps.
Everyone who had reached this trial was outstanding among their peers, possessing exceptional talent and ability.
At that moment, they were staring at the steps beneath their feet, troubled expressions on their faces.
Jiang Ping An looked up at the sky, where the rules of the trial hung suspended.
"This trial tests comprehension."
"Comprehension determines whether one can grasp high-level Divine Arts and immortal arts. Only those with powerful comprehension are qualified to receive this God King's legacy. Trash is unworthy."
"Each step bears a high-level Divine Rune. Only after comprehending the rune and circulating it within your body may you ascend to