Half a day later, Zhou Ling and another Spirit Road King emerged from their trials at the same time.
"Hmm? King Mu, how did you get out ahead of us?"
Zhou Ling, who held the title of King Zhou, was stunned when he saw the slender figure.
Their opportunities were precious, and if they failed, they would come away empty-handed.
Like the two of them, anyone at the Heaven Melting Realm was sensible enough to give up on the Divine Spirit Art. They each chose a top-grade Spirit Grade Spiritual Art instead. After defeating the guardians, they returned without a hitch.
That was why they had cleared the trials so quickly.
But how had the top freshman, King Mu, managed it?
The nameless king lowered his head, his expression odd as he struggled to keep his emotions in check.
So what if he was the top freshman and second on the Heaven Ranking?
He'd still come back with a Spirit Grade Spiritual Art, just like the rest of us!
"Had a few surprises. I'll tell you about them when we get back."
Mu Chen sensed the inexplicable hostility but didn't think much of it.
He had no need to explain himself to a mere ant on the roadside.
Still, Zhou Ling was his friend.
Another day passed before Mu Kui and Bing Qing emerged, each having obtained a Quasi-Divine Spirit Art.
The two prodigies from the Primordial Clans were far better tempered.
They simply nodded to Mu Chen, then moved off to the side and closed their eyes to rest.
At last, the supreme Imperial Princess of the Luo God Clan made her grand entrance.
She had obtained a low-grade Divine Spirit Art—a rare ancient sword art.
Judging by the slight upward curl of the black-dressed girl's lips, she was