"Since everyone understands what lies ahead, it would be best to make preparations first. No matter how powerful an enemy is, they can always be dealt with through schemes, ambushes, and the like. But when facing your true self, whatever you know, it knows too. That only makes things more troublesome," Qin Shaofeng explained patiently.
Hearing his grave words, everyone felt a surge of worry in their hearts.
They had all lived for so many years.
How could they not understand what this so-called true self was?
Even without Qin Shaofeng's explanation, they had already been worried. Now, they were merely even more worried.
Seeing their expressions, Qin Shaofeng smiled and said, "There is no need to worry yourselves sick just yet. We have not encountered the True Self Trial yet. We can wait until we have seen it before deciding anything."
"Let's go!"
Li Naling nodded and gave the order.
Everyone moved in succession, climbing toward the final layer of the leaf world.
The ninth leaf.
This was merely an enormous platform formed from something resembling a lotus leaf.
The only distinctive feature of the platform was a thin layer of white mist, though it did not obstruct anyone's vision.
When Qin Shaofeng saw the situation here, the worry on his face deepened.
The True Self Trial.
For others, it was an impassable chasm of extreme difficulty.
Yet he had far too many secrets.
If he truly erupted with all his strength, these old fellows who had lived for more than a thousand years would surely notice many things.
By then, there would be no shortage of trouble.
"Though this old man's cultivation is decent, my combat strength is the weakest among us. I believe I should have the easiest time passing this True Self Trial. Let this old