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Midway through the ascent, the sky turned gloomy, and the Heavenly Ladder suddenly shook, making it difficult for anyone to stand firm.
Boom!
Lightning intertwined, fierce winds howled, and rciless icy blades and swords poured down.
The closer to the Immortal Palace, the greater the resistance, making each step extrely arduous.
Swoosh—
A Wind Blade sliced past, cutting open a Taoist’s throat.
Without protection from Daoist Skill, his frail body was unable to withstand the damage of the Wind Blade. He clutched his neck as blood gushed out, and soon his eyes completely lost their luster.
So chose to give up at the sight, turning around to jump down, being transported out of the Secret Realm.
Even if eliminated, it was better than losing one’s life!
As they got closer to the Immortal Palace, ominous clouds lood over the horizon, vortices gathered, with hints of serpents dancing wildly in the lightning.
Crash!
A bolt of thunder, thick as a water barrel, struck fiercely!
Zi Lianji’s clothes tore apart, revealing the mysterious black soft armor beneath as he steadfastly climbed against the thunder strike.
anwhile, Ling Ningzhi displayed the depth of a sect’s Heavenly Pride, shattering a Jade Talisman, causing a sphere-shaped protective shield filled with divine light to expand, blocking all the rays of thunder outside.
"Zhixia, Daoist Xuanji, you can stay close to , that way all three of us can be protected."
"Alright."
Chen Mo wasn’t picky.
Although he could use the Vitality Essence to repair his body, getting struck by lightning still hurt a lot...
Ling Ningzhi stood in the center, with Shen Zhixia and Chen Mo on either side. The diater of the spherical shield was about a ter, making it a bit cramped for all three.
Inevitable bodily contact occurred while moving, allowing Ling Ningzhi to clearly feel Chen Mo’s firm muscles and body warmth.
Though she felt a bit uncomfortable inside, she didn’t say much.
After all, Chen Mo was her lifesaver, and she was obliged to repay him. Besides, compared to the incidents during the second realm, this was nothing...
Suddenly, Chen Mo felt an itch on his lower back as if soone had scratched him.
Turning his head, he saw Shen Zhixia’s flushed face and her playful wink.
"This girl, her courage is getting bigger."
Chen Mo wasn’t one to suffer losses, so he decisively reached out and grabbed back.
Splat—
The sensation was soft and tender, like sinking into a cloud, as the flesh almost overflowed between his fingers.
"Mmm!"
Ling Ningzhi’s body suddenly stiffened, her pretty face blushing, and she trembled as she said, "Zhixia, stop fooling around..."
Shen Zhixia was never still-handed, always liking to touch here and there, making Ling Ningzhi particularly uncomfortable... It was one thing on regular days, but daring to act out in front of outsiders?
Shen Zhixia thought her earlier action had been discovered and suddenly beca flustered, lowering her head, not daring to speak.
Chen Mo decided to play it cool and released his mischievous hand.
Ling Ningzhi breathed a sigh of relief but suddenly felt sothing was off.
Zhixia’s hand didn’t seem that big...
Could it be...
She hesitantly glanced at Chen Mo but couldn’t be fully certain.
"Daoist Xuanji is a gentleman, wouldn’t do such a thing."
Recalling how Chen Mo remained unmoved even when her clothes were partly undone, Ling Ningzhi dismissed the thought.
The young monk watching from afar widened his eyes in amazent, his face full of astonishnt.
"My Amitabha, the relationship between these three is too ssy!"
"The Tianshu Pavilion’s chief of Supre Forget Love... actually plays so colorfully!?"
...
After enduring the Heavenly Thunder, the three finally stepped onto the last stair, arriving at the platform.
The dark clouds overhead dispersed, sunlight poured down brightly, and in the distance, a grand palace stood in the clouds. Glaze tiles reflected brilliant radiance, piercing through layers of mist, exuding a transcendent charm.
Zi Lianji was the first to reach the top, sitting cross-legged, adjusting his Qi-blood.
Soon, the young monk also climbed up, making five who completed the trial.
Dong—
A lodious bell rang out, announcing the end of the trial.
[Those who pass the trial shall receive one Enlightennt Golden Core.]
As the ancient voice echoed, several streaks of Spirit Light scattered, with five golden pills each hanging before everyone.
The surface of the Golden Core had intricate patterns, emitting an ethereal and mysterious aura.
"It’s actually an Enlightennt Golden Core?"
Zi Lianji’s breath quickened.
This was a sacred Spirit Pill, containing the essence of the Dao. If used when breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm, it could greatly boost the chance of success!
Calling it a grandmaster’s stepping stone wouldn’t be far-fetched!
The young monk was equally joyful, knowing that, regardless of anything else, just this pill alone made it worth the journey!
At this mont, the ancient voice sounded again:
[Only one person may enter the hall.]
Then it fell silent.
The group was stunned upon hearing this.
Only one person could enter the grand hall to obtain the ultimate inheritance?
"No rules?"
"Does this an we have to battle it out, and the last one standing will receive the inheritance?"
Zi Lianji shot a glance at Chen Mo, a cold glint flashing beneath his eyes.
Then he looked at Ling Ningzhi and Shen Zhixia, saying, "Daoist Qingxuan, Zhixia Junior Sister, why don’t the three of us join forces to eliminate outsiders first, that way we can gain two extra Golden Cores. As for the inheritance inside the hall, we can share it based on its value."
Zi Lianji flipped his wrist, producing a golden piece of paper out of thin air, "This Golden Contract can be signed by three people, bound by worldly laws, ensuring that no one will renege."
He believed this was the best plan with no reason for refusal from the other party.
As for Chen Mo...
Whatever he consud earlier, he would have to spit it all out this ti!
However, Ling Ningzhi and Shen Zhixia stood by Chen Mo, completely unmoved.
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