This Time It Wasn't a Feint?!

This is attracting widespread attention.

Lin Xie's figure continued forward.

Although it was only a four-step distance, Lin Xie's steps were getting smaller and smaller.

Furthermore, the intervals between each step forward also gradually increased.

But amidst everyone's ever-growing expectations...

Lin Xie's figure arrived just one step away.

The real difference is just one step away; Lin Xie only needs to take that final step.

Time, too, slipped away silently amidst this constant anticipation, and midnight was fast approaching.

"The prince of the Liu Clan, he really knows how to keep his composure when he needs to speak."

Beyond the Emperor Dao, some couldn't help but express their admiration.

Of course, there was a hint of sarcasm in this sentiment.

Before this, everyone was curious about the performance of the prince of the Liu Clan.

But looking at it now, it has to be said that it is quite disappointing.

"The dark horse that has emerged is already poised to strike; it's too late to act now, unless it takes that final step." The bystander shook his head slightly.

"Difficult." The other person glanced at Lin Xie.

"So many people were skeptical before, but now, few people say anything."

"Having come this far, how could they possibly fall short at the very last step? I think this imperial prince of the Liu Clan has probably already given up on participating. After all, by not getting involved, he can maintain his mystique."

"Mystery?" Someone chuckled and gestured towards a certain spot:

"The fact that they haven't shown themselves yet, remaining hidden in the shadows, already adds to their mystique."

As the group chatted...

Lin Xie remained standing Jingjing.

With this step, he will reach the end of the Emperor Dao and, relying on his Emperor Body and past memories, control this Emperor Artifact.

However, this step is more difficult than the previous ones.

There was no pressure from the physical body, nor any mental training.

But after lifting his foot, his physical body seemed to vanish.

My thoughts began to drift away.

The scene before us began to change.

A sense of vicissitude arose out of nowhere; scenes appeared, changing as if they came from the distant past, slowly evolving.

"A test of mental fortitude?"

Lin Xie felt calm.

He roughly understood the purpose of the Emperor Dao trials.

Of course, based on past experience, this is consistent with the actual situation.

A state of mind, though seemingly ethereal, exerts an influence invisibly.

It is also the key to this step on the Emperor Road.

But.

Such a test, if it had happened in his previous life, might have made him worried.

But now, with my past perspective and experience, I am naturally more at ease.

The scenery kept changing, and the picture was expanded to a larger area. In an instant, it was as if one had reached the highest point. Everything in sight was dense. One's mind was slightly calm. In the vast ocean, the whole world coexisted.

The existence of an individual, in the face of such density, seems insignificant.

Its existence and disappearance have little to do with the world.

It exists Jingjing, flows slowly, transcending the individual and all things.

It goes without saying, and it's irresistible.

Lin Xie frowned slightly.

In his previous life, he cultivated for many years, gaining talent and experiencing countless trials and tribulations, traversing regions of varying strengths, eventually becoming a renowned powerhouse.

Back then, countless people had heard of my name.

Can it be insignificant?

I have the answer in my heart, yet at this moment, a strong feeling also arises within me.

Still insignificant.

Brush.

Then, the scene suddenly changed.

Suddenly, countless figures emerged from all directions and stopped in front of Lin Xie.

Subsequently, a variety of powerful methods were presented to Lin Xie.

Every move, every technique.

It far surpasses what I see now, and I feel strongly that I cannot reach it.

As time went by, another feeling suddenly arose in Lin Xie's heart.

If the previous feeling was insignificant, then the current feeling is utterly insignificant and unattainable.

"This Emperor Artifact is extraordinary."

At some point, Lin Xie suddenly woke up.

Do these feelings originate from my own heart, or are they unconsciously imposed upon me because of my current situation and location?

Am I truly so insignificant? And are those powerful figures really so unattainable?

Obviously not.

If I were truly insignificant, how could I have reached that point in my past life?

Are those seemingly unattainable powerhouses always like this?

In his past life, he had indeed admired many powerful figures, but most of them were either surpassed by him or outlived him, passing away before him.

So how could these feelings arise now?

The answer is obvious.

At this moment, Lin Xie focused on his inner feelings and remained firm in his beliefs to avoid being influenced.

And just then...

The pressure that was not there before suddenly appeared.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lin Xie's body suddenly trembled.

The leg that was still standing on the ground visibly bent, almost collapsing.

However, Lin Xie's figure eventually stabilized.

However, he looked somewhat strained.

That step, suspended in mid-air, still could not be taken.

"This last step seems to be really difficult. So much time has passed without any good news; it looks like we almost failed."

"Of course! If it were easy, countless people would have made it this far. It's precisely because it's not easy that those who reach the end are truly exceptional individuals."

"Judging from this, it's already getting a bit tough. Could it be that this is the last step?"

Amidst the whispers, midnight had arrived.

In the Emperor Dao.

Lu Changzhi was woken up by the system. He opened his eyes from the recliner and stretched.

His gaze swept across the distance, and he was immediately taken aback.

"Is it all coming to an end?"

"It's open after all."

Qin Li is still three steps away, while Lin Xie is about to reach the end.

"Now, let me try again to see if I can open it."

Lu Changzhi stood up.

"Wrong."

Suddenly, Lu Changzhi's expression changed.

I opened the system, checked it, and located Luo Zhen's current position.

"They actually left the Emperor Dao?"

"Perfect timing, maybe it really is because of you."

As he spoke, Lu Changzhi raised his hand and pointed towards the location of the Emperor Artifact.

"System, enlighten me!"

Brush!

Suddenly, streaks of golden light appeared in Lu Changzhi's field of vision.

Lu Changzhi's breath hitched.

Suddenly, a notification sounded in my ear:

"Enlightenment successful, awakening of advanced spiritual intelligence!"

"Um?!"

Lu Changzhi raised an eyebrow:

"This time it wasn't a feint after all?"

"High-level."

Upon seeing this level of intelligence, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

According to the system's classification, the intelligence of the Dao-Severing Sword Spirit is of a high level.

In other words, the intelligence that was casually pointed out just now, even if it's not as smart as Xiao Dao's, isn't far behind.

"Could it really have been Luo Zhen who did it before?"

Thinking of something, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but shake his head.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang in my ears:

"Wow, thank you, Master!!!"

Excitement filled the air.

At the same time, power fluctuated and changed throughout the Emperor Dao, attracting the vigilance and confusion of countless people.

At the end of the Emperor Dao.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people.

Lin Xie's slightly forward-leaning body seemed to suddenly lose the support of the force that was blocking him, and he stumbled and fell directly into the end of the Emperor Dao.