As soon as he finished speaking, Su Hao saw a flash of White Light ahead. It was a rather handsome-looking youth with jet-black hair and a resolute expression.
"Begin!"
The electronic voice rang out again.
Then, the youth's eyes suddenly lit up. A Strong Light instantly shone from his body, followed by two Soul Rings rising around him. Then, the Century-Year Soul Ring lit up.
A black Mysterious Turtle Shield appeared in his hand. The youth raised it before himself, then used the same footwork as Wu Changkong and charged toward Su Hao.
Su Hao had seen Wu Changkong's footwork before and knew how troublesome it was.
So, the instant the youth rushed over, he used the Wood Element on the surrounding ground to create a great number of Vines, spreading them throughout the area. When the youth approached, he controlled the Vines to bind him.
The youth's rapid charge slowed, then slowed further, until he finally came to a stop in front of Su Hao.
Seeing that he had stopped, Su Hao gathered part of his strength and punched the Mysterious Turtle Shield before him.
"Clang!"
With a clang, Su Hao's fist collided with the Mysterious Turtle Shield before the youth. The shield was visibly dented, while Su Hao felt part of the force rebound into his arm. His right hand was currently numb.
Su Hao shook his right hand through the air to loosen it, then prepared to control the Vines and drag the youth over to finish him off.
But just as he had pulled him halfway, Su Hao heard that familiar voice.
"Thirty seconds are up. First Trial passed."
Then Su Hao saw that the youth was still bound by his Vines, but with a flash of light, he vanished into thin air. The Vines Su