Xuan Cang Cave Heaven, atop a hill.
After more than two days, a large group of martial artists had gathered around Li Chenliang.
They had all declared themselves willing to follow him and stand with him through the current trial.
Naturally, Li Chenliang did not refuse their offer.
It had to be said that his knack for currying favor and fishing for fame worked very well on those who did not know the truth.
Whether they were martial artists taking part in the trial inside the cave heaven or people watching the projected scenes outside, they would instinctively assume he was a powerful yet kindhearted martial artist.
Add to that the halo of his status as a marquis of the Imperial Court, and he naturally seemed trustworthy.
Besides, the Grand Commandant held considerable influence in both the Ministry of War and the military.
Many martial artists had entered the trial this time hoping to make an impression on the Grand Commandant and his son. At the very least, they wanted to become familiar faces.
When the time came, perhaps luck would smile on them, and the young marquis would take them under his wing. They might then be assigned to the military and serve the Imperial Court.
That was why so many people had headed straight for Li Chenliang as soon as they arrived.
So long as they could win his favor during the trial, they would gladly hand over their points, even if it meant giving up all of them.
Just then, a dazzling golden radiance suddenly appeared on the horizon.
It was like a golden sun blazing in the sky, its splendor reaching in every direction!
Before anyone else had realized what was happening, Li Chenliang had already turned around. He frowned slightly and looked toward the horizon.