Yin Sheng Water Dew

"You mean even those in the Return to Truth Realm covet it..." Ye Kang repeated, unable to help himself.

Seeing that he had managed to surprise him, Lin Donghong's mood brightened.

"No need to envy them so much. There aren't many who've managed to First Ascend this trial. They say one fellow obtained a Dao Soldier, while another got a He Dao Method and presented it to the imperial court upon leaving, earning great merit and rising swiftly through the ranks."

After he finished, Lin Donghong stroked his beard, as if he were about to become the next legend.

Ye Kang was about to ask a few more questions when Lin Donghong waved a hand.

"All right, break time is over. This old man will go first."

With that, his true energy surged, striking the dome overhead. The relief sculpture instantly burst into light and engulfed him.

When Ye Kang opened his eyes again, Lin Donghong was nowhere to be seen.

Seeing this, Ye Kang followed his example and sent his true energy into the relief sculpture. As a force of teleportation swept over him, he was transported to a pitch-dark, deep valley.

Sword Demon Remnant Soul's voice rang out from the sky.

"Kid, we meet again. This time, you definitely won't manage to First Ascend. Still, seeing as it wasn't easy for you to make it this far, I'll give you a hint: the Valley of Ten Thousand Souls has no end!"

The voice vanished in an instant. There wasn't another soul in sight around Ye Kang; Lin Donghong had clearly gone in ahead of him.

Pondering Sword Demon Remnant Soul's words, Ye Kang stepped into the Mountain Valley.

The temperature plunged. The air was damp, and mud mixed with dew as dead trees twisted every which way.

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