Soon, Lin Fan and Yue Chan reached the mist-shrouded summit, where dragon energy was most abundant. The life essence there blazed like flames, as though it had been set alight.
An immense palace stood there, magnificent and imposing, solemn and sacred. It was a rare cultivation abode, and an inexplicable Dao essence permeated its surroundings, helping people comprehend the Dao.
Upon entering the great hall, they immediately heard Great Dao Divine Sound swirling around their ears, clearing their minds and drawing their bodies and souls into resonance.
Meanwhile, the palace's golden walls were covered in runes and insights, all drawn from the Tribulation-Defying Supreme's cultivation experiences and understanding.
Though they were not precious arts, they held tremendous significance and were even more valuable!
"This tests the comprehension of living beings. Those with profound insights have a chance to be transported into the Supreme Hall and receive the ultimate inheritance!"
Someone murmured, pointing to an inscription as they explained. This was the final trial. The Tribulation-Defying Supreme was choosing an inheritor, and someone with poor talent would never do.
By then, some people had already seated themselves cross-legged, carefully studying the insights and listening to the Great Dao Divine Sound.
"Aren't they afraid someone will interrupt them with a sneak attack? Sitting down to comprehend things just like that is pretty dangerous," Lin Fan muttered.
There were quite a few beings in the great hall, three or four hundred in all. Without someone guarding them while they entered deep enlightenment, they could easily be ambushed and killed.
At best, they would be left half crippled; at worst, dead.
Whoosh!
The moment his words fell, a powerful being really did make a move.
A dazzling blade flashed skyward. A jade-green mantis twice the height of an adult swung its sharp, sickle-shaped arms,