"Xu Chen of the Jade Firmament Sect greets you both, Fellow Daoists."
At the foot of a mountain, the figures of Xu Chen, Shen Yue, and Yue Shuwang appeared almost simultaneously.
After a brief period of mutual wariness and vigilance, Xu Chen raised his hand with a light smile and greeted the two.
"Shen Yue of Chengtian Academy, Tiger Chasing Dynasty, greets Fellow Daoist Xu."
"Yue Shuwang of the Lanyue Sect greets Fellow Daoist Xu."
In truth, aside from the three of them, there were several other early- and mid-stage Core Formation Cultivators from other sects present. Yet beneath the radiance of these three great prodigies, they barely had any presence at all.
"One cannot ride the wind here, and even mobilizing true essence is extremely difficult. This should be a place suppressed by the laws of the Dao."
Though he still worried about the whereabouts of his sect's treasure, Xu Chen maintained an unruffled appearance before Shen Yue and Yue Shuwang.
He walked to the mountain path, turned sideways to face them, and said, "In my opinion, this mountain peak should be a trial for us. Would you two be willing to climb it with Xu?"
"I was thinking the same."
"Good."
Thus, at Xu Chen's invitation, the three prodigies stepped onto the path leading toward the summit together.
Seeing this, the remaining Core Formation Cultivators hurriedly followed them onto the road.
Yet after walking less than twenty zhang, they could no longer see the three figures.
"What do you two think this place is testing?"
After shaking off the others, Xu Chen asked with a light smile.
Shen Yue pondered briefly before replying, "Since it concerns an Ancient Path Treasure, it can only be related to fortune, perseverance, or talent."
Yue Shuwang glanced back, then continued, "Those mediocre