But Xue Xi had clearly worried for nothing. Snake Woman reminded her earnestly, "Your Highness, although you passed the foothill checkpoint with ease, you mustn't let your guard down. The strength of those halfway up the mountain is at least ten times ours. They're all powerful beings acknowledged by the Universe Origin, so please be careful as you go!"
Xue Xi nodded, thinking, This thing is surprisingly smart. It even explains how difficult the next checkpoint is. They really put some thought into it.
Behind her, the three stood up and shouted in unison, "We wish Your Highness success in battle!"
Xue Xi quickened her pace. If she stayed any longer, these bored intelligences might come up with some kind of ridiculous stunt.
Soon, beneath the auspicious clouds shrouding the mountainside, Xue Xi encountered another trio with the same lineup: Snake, Bull, and Ape. Their auras were clearly different, though. The Bull-Headed Man had become a Martial Artist acknowledged by the Origin Law of Earth, with astonishing defensive power. The Ape Man had become a Psychic acknowledged by the Law of Metal, wielding his Controller weapons with such mastery that he was impossible to guard against. Snake Woman had become an illusionist acknowledged by the Origin Law of Water; even Xue Xi had been bewildered by her for quite some time.
However, Xue Xi had already killed and defeated quite a few World Lord geniuses acknowledged by the Origin Laws at the Tianyuan Assembly. Her strength had advanced greatly since then, so she could handle opponents of this caliber with ease. In the end, she reached the summit without incident.
Xue Xi knew that to pass the Primal Heavenly Mountain at the Domain Lord level, she needed Law Comprehension equivalent to the sixteenth level of the Heavenly Bridge—in other words,