Chapter 488 The Mountain Trial (1/2)

“The mountain trial.”

As they watched Zhou Yuan’s figure disappear into the mist, high up in the sky, sect master Qing Yang sighed and said, “The mountain trial is treacherous and unpredictable, while filled with countless dangers. No one knows what kind of test he will encounter…”

“Back when teacher was still in control of the Cangxuan Sect, any disciple that managed to pass the mountain trial would be able to ascend the peak, and receive guidance from him. However, there were rarely any disciples who succeeded even in our golden age.”

“I wonder how Zhou Yuan will fare.”

By the side, old man Bai Mei stroked his long eyebrows as he said, “Due to its location within the seal placed by teacher, even we cannot know what is happening inside. It seems that we can only wait for the Xuan bell to ring.”

“The Xuan bell can sound nine times, and six bells signifies that the participant has passed.”

Patriarch Cang Xuan had placed an ancient bell in the main peak. It would ring when the mountain challenger was done, and give an assessment of the participant.

The best evaluation was naturally nine bells.

However, one would have considered to pass as long as one reached six bells. Even so, generation after generation of chief disciples had failed to reach the sixth bell.

The best had been five bells, which had been a very regrettable result.

The Snow Lotus Peak master Lianyi said with a wide smile, “The little guy seems to be quite lively, and he may be able to reach six bells.”

She cast a glance at the peak master Ling Jun as she spoke, who had been keeping silent from the start. The latter had clearly not been feeling good over the past few days, because a fifth Sword Cometh Peak’s cultivation resources had already begun to be handed over. This was a tremendous loss to Sword Cometh Peak.

Peak master Ling Jun indifferently said, “Six rings of the Xuan bell. Not many have achieved it even in our era.”

His meaning was clear. He did not believe Zhou Yuan would be able to achieve it.

“Weren’t you singing the same tune before the chief disciple selection?” Asked peak master Lianyi as her lips curled.

Peak master Ling Jun’s eyes turned slightly frosty as he coldly snorted.

“We shall wait and see.”

...

Zhou Yuan felt the world around begin to change the instant he stepped into the mist. A split second later, he found himself standing below an old mountain path.

On the two sides of the path was a dense, impenetrable fog. The long stone path reached upwards like a stone dragon, ultimately disappearing into the mist.

When he stood alone at the bottom of the path, Zhou Yuan appeared very very small indeed.

“Is this the mountain trial?”

Mumbled Zhou Yuan to himself as he gazed upon the path.

“The mountain trial is filled with unpredictable danger. Be cautious.”

While Zhou Yuan was observing the old mountain path, an emotionless, robotic voice suddenly echoed.

Zhou Yuan blinked a few times. This voice seemed to be a little familiar. After pondering for a while, he suddenly jerked in surprise. Wasn’t this old Xuan’s voice? However, it didn’t sound as elderly as usual.

Was old Xuan the one who had left this voice when the mountain trial was constructed?

Zhou Yuan secretly chuckled inside, casting away these thoughts as he prepared to take a step forward.

“Remember what you said earlier.”

However, just as he was about to lift his foot, a soft murmur seemed to enter his ears.

Zhou Yuan was a little stunned. This was old Xuan’s voice...

He blinked, but did not say anything. Old Xuan had likely transmitted it in secret.

However, what did he mean?