For everyone who set foot on this Ancient Road, every contender for the imperial throne was an enemy!
What caught them by surprise was that even with shackles weighing tens of millions of catties covering his body, Ji Hao was still far beyond ordinary cultivators. He had turned the tables and killed them with ease.
Besides, there were no particularly formidable figures in this group. Even Tuoba, whom Ji Hao had scared off, ranked among their best.
Then an altar appeared in midair, its engraved patterns interweaving. More than three hundred people climbed onto the Ancient Teleportation Array. Divine radiance blazed, and they began their return to the First Human City.
The First Human Pass was peaceful, its streets bustling with people. Upon returning, everyone felt differently about it.
Perhaps this peace would cease to exist as they continued onward. A bloodstained scroll was slowly unfurling...
"Congratulations, everyone. You have taken your first step toward success. In a few more days, you will leave to embark on the most glorious of journeys. Please cherish your remaining time in the First Human City."
Three days later.
Space twisted, and a hazy figure appeared. The Envoi manifested in midair.
An ancient horn began to sound, vast and distant, summoning all the Trial Takers. An altar appeared high in the sky, flowing with a misty radiance.
"Next, you must fight your way straight to the second pass. You may attack anyone. For each of you, the entire world will be your enemy. Survive to the end, and you will have passed!"
The Envoi's words shook them. Everyone knew that the true blood-red storm had begun!
At that moment, hot blood seemed ready to surge from every heart. Powerful battle intent shook heaven and earth. Many eyes blazed, and fists clenched involuntarily.
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