"So many people…" Wang Zheng was left a little speechless .
But Tree was calm, smiling . "Today's challenge is the Knife Mountain Trial, so naturally everybody wants to try . The only way for those of the Disciple Level to attain the 16 Point martial arts is to enter competitions . This is a reward for those with talent . Brother Charcoal, you're so strong, why not give it a try?"
Wang Zheng nodded . Although there were many people, but immediately upon entry, it was really a mountain of knives that greeted them .
The so-called Knife Mountain Trial was to use the Blade Techniques to the limit, rushing through the training route in one go . It tested one's arts' usage and breath control . One wrong breath could leave one as a meat skewer .
Not too many people would care about the time reward, but everyone wanted the martial arts . However, those that came to participate were fairly confident in their Techniques .
Beside the Knife Mountain Trial, there was a stone plaque, on which a name was carved – Mu .
Tree's eyes filled with reverence . "Mu is a legend of this world . He has taken first place in virtually all the trials . Till date, many of his records stand, having never been beaten . "
"Besides getting their name carved, are there other benefits for having the best performance?" Wang Zheng asked .
Tree was taken aback . "I'm sure there are . But that's impossible . Those that can be beaten have already been beaten . Those that remain are impossible . Mu is one of the 5 Great Saints of the Saint world . Even in the Saint level, he's an expert .
Wang Zheng rubbed his nose . Seemed like this guy was something .
Perhaps seeing Wang Zheng unconcerned, Tree hastened to add, "In this world, the ones you must not offend are the Saints . Not only is their power unbelievable, but in the real world they're also important people . Besides, they can all bring their power out into the real world .
Wang Zheng was unconcerned because it was none of his business . A bunch of trial participants had already rushed forward, and were now yelping pitifully .
The realism here was high, and they must be feeling some degree of pain . To Wang Zheng it was nothing more than a drizzle, but for others, it must be a whole different matter entirely .
Although the Knife Mountain route was very long, but any who passed 60m was deemed to have passed . Most were impaled by 30m .
Moving with just one breath required competency in one's control and usage of the Blade Techniques . Simply guts alone would not get one far .
Wang Zheng stared at the sharp knives . Honestly, it made one's blood run cold, and such a state of mind definitely affected performance as well .
In a way, such challenge trials did test a wide range of Techniques . Interesting .
The first batch of 20 plus people had been cut to shreds . Failure and death in the Saint world were penalized . Most did not care, but in such a situation, they were accorded respect .
Suddenly, a path opened in the crowd . A person wearing a white dragon-patterned attire strode out .
Tree pulled Wang Zheng aside . "Mouton is here to challenge again . I wonder if he can succeed this time . "
Wang Zheng was just about to go and try . Seeing Tree cling thus left him a little annoyed . Why did this timid guy even come to such a place anyway .
"What's up with this guy? He's just a Disciple like us!"
"You don't understand, many here are already qualified to rank-up, but continue to bide their time in the Disciple level to sweep the records . It's rumored that ascending to Acolyte class with an engraved record has a different result . To those with talent, ranking-up is not the goal . What they want is to make it to Saint . "
It had to be said that this Mouton had something about him . Those around him broke out in chatter, causing him to raise a handsome eyebrow . These strugglers around the poverty line were clearly different from him . For him, he could easily pass through, but that was not the point . He wanted to enter the Acolyte level with higher status, so that his progression could be better . Otherwise, he would have to work twice as hard .
Therefore, he would rather spend more time on the basics now . But the major trials had been dominated by the 5 Great Saints, and a few other experts from the Saint level .
When those of a higher level descended, the power they could use was capped at the lower levels' standard . However, their understanding of the martial arts could bring forth power that was not of the same level . In their words, this was a completely different dimension .
Mouton was not satisfied . He was of the Wood affinity, and stood the highest chance of breaking through in the Knife Mountain Trial . Of course, he had passed the trial a long time ago, but he wanted his name carved on the stone plaque, and to replace Mu of the 5 Great Saints . Besides the huge benefits that this would bring, but more importantly, the higher powers would favor him when he entered the Acolyte Tier .
Otherwise, going it alone was too difficult, even for one with talent .
The onlookers were staring wide-eyed at Mouton . Mouton extracted his own Blade Techniques . From the sheen, one knew it was at a high level . It glimmered, which indicated that the mastery was already at a peak .
The onlookers were staring wide-eyed at Mouton . Mouton extracted his own Blade Techniques . From the sheen, one knew it was at a high level . It glimmered, which indicated that the mastery was already at a peak .
When the light entered his body, Mouton's eyes glowed with a resplendent light, and rushed the knife mountain like a tornado .
The Knife Mountain trial was not something easily done in a single breath . Each knife blade needed to be estimated correctly . Missing one added 10m to the required distance, and the distance was not equal . Furthermore, the height of the blades were also different, and the point of descent was different . If one's sense was too sensitive, one would be easily distracted . Too coarse, and one could not stand it .
Mouton was challenging it for the 12th time . Each time he refined his attempt, although his approach was fairly regulated . This time, he had confidence in breaking 70m . By his calculations, Mu's record was only 70 plus meters, because once past 80m, the knife blades became random, appearing and disappearing . Below the knife blades was boiling magma . It was rumored that those who fell in would 'enjoy' the feeling of being roasted alive . Of course, nobody had done so yet .
Everybody was watching intently . Mouton's movements were fast and stable . The control of Blade Techniques was competent . Most importantly was his manner, which was calm and composed .
The corner of Wang Zheng's mouth quirked . Not bad .
This Knife Mountain trial's setup seemed to be a simplification of the Plum Blossom Stakes, although the variations were less . For this guy to have made it this far, he must have put in a lot of thought and effort .
If Mouton could hear his thoughts he would have burst with rage . He had spent huge sums to specially build a training room that simulated the changes of this Knife Mountain trial, especially the different changing routes . He had even hired a few professionals in order to help him break the record .
Mouton smoothly passed the 60m mark, advancing towards the 70m mark . Everybody's eyes were filled with admiration and respect . Some had tried over 100 times but still not passed it, whereas he cleared it with ease . Once past the 60m mark, the difficulty rocketed . But he had gone through it before, and continued steadily past the 70m mark . By this time, the huge energy expenditure had left him pouring with sweat . He had passed his own previous record, and was now in untrod territory . Each step brought him closer to the record .
To knock Mu off, he would then be one of the Saints' new generation!
Wang Zheng shook his head slightly . At that moment, Mouton's foot stepped out, but his leg wavered…
The slight waver was enough to cost Mouton his balance, and he fell .
In the next instant, Mouton was returned to the starting point . He received no prize, because he had already passed it before . But he had not broken the record, achieving 78m!
God, everybody sighed in regret .
Just 2m more, and he would have made the record . Mouton felt his whole body go limp, although his eyes held a look of disappointment and regret .
He firmly believed that as long as he reached 80m, he could replace Mu . Of course, this was not to say that Mu was any weaker than he was, but that this record was made when he had been at Disciple level . Comparing between levels was pointless .
He firmly believed that as long as he reached 80m, he could replace Mu . Of course, this was not to say that Mu was any weaker than he was, but that this record was made when he had been at Disciple level . Comparing between levels was pointless .
He told himself that if he failed this time, he would ascend . He could not spend forever in the Disciple level . To challenge the Saints… perhaps it was too difficult .
Mouton's score still intimidated many . In an instant, nobody dared to go . Whoever went and succumbed early would feel ashamed .
At this time, a person wearing a black metal mask walked over .
Wang Zheng stretched his arms and legs . Who cared about things like Saints or Rich Women? If there were benefits, that was enough for him . He had to make a living, and this deal seemed better than robbing people .
Wang Zheng took out his Blade Techniques . Instantly, the trial arena was completely silent . Even Mouton, who had been resting on the ground, was shocked .
Following that, the whole place burst out in disbelieving laughter .
"Damn, this guy is crazy in the mind . A Basic Point Blade Technique actually came to trial?"
"Charcoal, this name is old-fashioned . Wearing that broken piece of metal to act cool . "
"If he passes 10m, I'll change my name to Ash!"
The crowd eyed Tree . The fool seemed to be accompanying him . At that instant, Tree's expression turned strange .
Ping… the Blade Technique entered the body .
Wang Zheng was quickly floating on the knife tip, advancing steadily . His speed was not fast, and he seemed a little unstable . The laughter grew .
But after a few seconds, the laughter had frozen, as though they had suddenly been slapped mid-laugh .
Wang Zheng's speed was increasing, and he passed 30m in a flash .
The Knife Mountain trial was supposed to get harder and harder, with the distance past 80m in the fog . Therefore, everybody's speed got slower with progress . But this person was different . He was actually… speeding up .
Wang Zheng's speed was increasing, and he passed 30m in a flash .
The Knife Mountain trial was supposed to get harder and harder, with the distance past 80m in the fog . Therefore, everybody's speed got slower with progress . But this person was different . He was actually… speeding up .
The figure was like a puff of wind, jumping on the knife tips . In an instant, he had passed 60m .
Was this the end?
Nope!
This was just the beginning!
The person called Charcoal showed no signs of slowing . Mouton's expression had turned sober . He among them knew best . How could someone with a Basic Point Blade Technique pass 60m?
70m…
Gods, was this a dream???
Was he able to go further? Would he still go further??
Even for an Advanced Point Blade Technique user, 70m would test one's spirit and stamina heavily . Even the circulation of martial arts would reach a wall .
Especially such a breakneck pace, was simply asking for trouble .
But, with a quick whirl, Wang Zheng paused in mid-air for a moment, and was on his way . The formation of the knife tips became more and more complex, but they seemed unable to stop him . The only pity was that they could not see Wang Zheng's expression .
78… 79… 80…
This…
Ping…
Once Wang Zheng reached 80m, the moment he treaded down, the fog disappeared, and a wave of fire burst to the sky . In an instant, he was surrounded by a lava hell, the knives flickering in the fiery trap .
So many people… Wang Zheng was left a little speechless . But Tree was calm, smiling . Todays challenge is the Knife Mountain Trial, so naturally everybody wants to try . The only way for those of the Disciple Level to attain the 16 Point martial arts is to enter competitions . This is a reward for those with talent . Brother Charcoal, youre so strong, why not give it a try? Wang Zheng nodded . Although there were many people, but immediately upon entry, it was really a mountain of knives that greeted them . The so-called Knife Mountain Trial was to use the Blade Techniques to the limit, rushing through the training route in one go . It tested ones arts usage and breath control . One wrong breath could leave one as a meat skewer . Not too many people would care about the time reward, but everyone wanted the martial arts . However, those that came to participate were fairly confident in their Techniques . Beside the Knife Mountain Trial, there was a stone plaque, on which a name was carved – Mu . Trees eyes filled with reverence . Mu is a legend of this world . He has taken first place in virtually all the trials . Till date, many of his records stand, having never been beaten . Besides getting their name carved, are there other benefits for having the best performance? Wang Zheng asked . Tree was taken aback . Im sure there are . But thats impossible . Those that can be beaten have already been beaten . Those that remain are impossible . Mu is one of the 5 Great Saints of the Saint world . Even in the Saint level, hes an expert . Wang Zheng rubbed his nose . Seemed like this guy was something . Perhaps seeing Wang Zheng unconcerned, Tree hastened to add, In this world, the ones you must not offend are the Saints . Not only is their power unbelievable, but in the real world theyre also important people . Besides, they can all bring their power out into the real world . Wang Zheng was unconcerned because it was none of his business . A bunch of trial participants had already rushed forward, and were now yelping pitifully . The realism here was high, and they must be feeling some degree of pain . To Wang Zheng it was nothing more than a drizzle, but for others, it must be a whole different matter entirely . Although the Knife Mountain route was very long, but any who passed 60m was deemed to have passed . Most were impaled by 30m . Moving with just one breath required competency in ones control and usage of the Blade Techniques . Simply guts alone would not get one far . Wang Zheng stared at the sharp knives . Honestly, it made ones blood run cold, and such a state of mind definitely affected performance as well . In a way, such challenge trials did test a wide range of Techniques . Interesting . The first batch of 20 plus people had been cut to shreds . Failure and death in the Saint world were penalized . Most did not care, but in such a situation, they were accorded respect . Suddenly, a path opened in the crowd . A person wearing a white dragon-patterned attire strode out . Tree pulled Wang Zheng aside . Mouton is here to challenge again . I wonder if he can succeed this time . Wang Zheng was just about to go and try . Seeing Tree cling thus left him a little annoyed . Why did this timid guy even come to such a place anyway . Whats up with this guy? Hes just a Disciple like us! You dont understand, many here are already qualified to rank-up, but continue to bide their time in the Disciple level to sweep the records . Its rumored that ascending to Acolyte class with an engraved record has a different result . To those with talent, ranking-up is not the goal . What they want is to make it to Saint . It had to be said that this Mouton had something about him . Those around him broke out in chatter, causing him to raise a handsome eyebrow . These strugglers around the poverty line were clearly different from him . For him, he could easily pass through, but that was not the point . He wanted to enter the Acolyte level with higher status, so that his progression could be better . Otherwise, he would have to work twice as hard . Therefore, he would rather spend more time on the basics now . But the major trials had been dominated by the 5 Great Saints, and a few other experts from the Saint level . When those of a higher level descended, the power they could use was capped at the lower levels standard . However, their understanding of the martial arts could bring forth power that was not of the same level . In their words, this was a completely different dimension . Mouton was not satisfied . He was of the Wood affinity, and stood the highest chance of breaking through in the Knife Mountain Trial . Of course, he had passed the trial a long time ago, but he wanted his name carved on the stone plaque, and to replace Mu of the 5 Great Saints . Besides the huge benefits that this would bring, but more importantly, the higher powers would favor him when he entered the Acolyte Tier . Otherwise, going it alone was too difficult, even for one with talent . The onlookers were staring wide-eyed at Mouton . Mouton extracted his own Blade Techniques . From the sheen, one knew it was at a high level . It glimmered, which indicated that the mastery was already at a peak . When the light entered his body, Moutons eyes glowed with a resplendent light, and rushed the knife mountain like a tornado . The Knife Mountain trial was not something easily done in a single breath . Each knife blade needed to be estimated correctly . Missing one added 10m to the required distance, and the distance was not equal . Furthermore, the height of the blades were also different, and the point of descent was different . If ones sense was too sensitive, one would be easily distracted . Too coarse, and one could not stand it . Mouton was challenging it for the 12th time . Each time he refined his attempt, although his approach was fairly regulated . This time, he had confidence in breaking 70m . By his calculations, Mus record was only 70 plus meters, because once past 80m, the knife blades became random, appearing and disappearing . Below the knife blades was boiling magma . It was rumored that those who fell in would enjoy the feeling of being roasted alive . Of course, nobody had done so yet . Everybody was watching intently . Moutons movements were fast and stable . The control of Blade Techniques was competent . Most importantly was his manner, which was calm and composed . The corner of Wang Zhengs mouth quirked . Not bad . This Knife Mountain trials setup seemed to be a simplification of the Plum Blossom Stakes, although the variations were less . For this guy to have made it this far, he must have put in a lot of thought and effort . If Mouton could hear his thoughts he would have burst with rage . He had spent huge sums to specially build a training room that simulated the changes of this Knife Mountain trial, especially the different changing routes . He had even hired a few professionals in order to help him break the record . Mouton smoothly passed the 60m mark, advancing towards the 70m mark . Everybodys eyes were filled with admiration and respect . Some had tried over 100 times but still not passed it, whereas he cleared it with ease . Once past the 60m mark, the difficulty rocketed . But he had gone through it before, and continued steadily past the 70m mark . By this time, the huge energy expenditure had left him pouring with sweat . He had passed his own previous record, and was now in untrod territory . Each step brought him closer to the record . To knock Mu off, he would then be one of the Saints new generation! Wang Zheng shook his head slightly . At that moment, Moutons foot stepped out, but his leg wavered… The slight waver was enough to cost Mouton his balance, and he fell . In the next instant, Mouton was returned to the starting point . He received no prize, because he had already passed it before . But he had not broken the record, achieving 78m! God, everybody sighed in regret . Just 2m more, and he would have made the record . Mouton felt his whole body go limp, although his eyes held a look of disappointment and regret . He firmly believed that as long as he reached 80m, he could replace Mu . Of course, this was not to say that Mu was any weaker than he was, but that this record was made when he had been at Disciple level . Comparing between levels was pointless . He told himself that if he failed this time, he would ascend . He could not spend forever in the Disciple level . To challenge the Saints… perhaps it was too difficult . Moutons score still intimidated many . In an instant, nobody dared to go . Whoever went and succumbed early would feel ashamed . At this time, a person wearing a black metal mask walked over . Wang Zheng stretched his arms and legs . Who cared about things like Saints or Rich Women? If there were benefits, that was enough for him . He had to make a living, and this deal seemed better than robbing people . Wang Zheng took out his Blade Techniques . Instantly, the trial arena was completely silent . Even Mouton, who had been resting on the ground, was shocked . Following that, the whole place burst out in disbelieving laughter . Damn, this guy is crazy in the mind . A Basic Point Blade Technique actually came to trial? Charcoal, this name is old-fashioned . Wearing that broken piece of metal to act cool . If he passes 10m, Ill change my name to Ash! The crowd eyed Tree . The fool seemed to be accompanying him . At that instant, Trees expression turned strange . Ping… the Blade Technique entered the body . Wang Zheng was quickly floating on the knife tip, advancing steadily . His speed was not fast, and he seemed a little unstable . The laughter grew . But after a few seconds, the laughter had frozen, as though they had suddenly been slapped mid-laugh . Wang Zhengs speed was increasing, and he passed 30m in a flash . The Knife Mountain trial was supposed to get harder and harder, with the distance past 80m in the fog . Therefore, everybodys speed got slower with progress . But this person was different . He was actually… speeding up . The figure was like a puff of wind, jumping on the knife tips . In an instant, he had passed 60m . Was this the end? Nope! This was just the beginning! The person called Charcoal showed no signs of slowing . Moutons expression had turned sober . He among them knew best . How could someone with a Basic Point Blade Technique pass 60m? 70m… Gods, was this a dream??? Was he able to go further? Would he still go further?? Even for an Advanced Point Blade Technique user, 70m would test ones spirit and stamina heavily . Even the circulation of martial arts would reach a wall . Especially such a breakneck pace, was simply asking for trouble . But, with a quick whirl, Wang Zheng paused in mid-air for a moment, and was on his way . The formation of the knife tips became more and more complex, but they seemed unable to stop him . The only pity was that they could not see Wang Zhengs expression . 78… 79… 80… This… Ping… Once Wang Zheng reached 80m, the moment he treaded down, the fog disappeared, and a wave of fire burst to the sky . In an instant, he was surrounded by a lava hell, the knives flickering in the fiery trap .
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