Chapter 0001: Return to the Sun and Moon
But why
Invisible, it's nothing!
As the voice fell, Zhang Xin suddenly let out a wild roar, his limbs and muscles tensed, veins bulging. Around him, a faint sound of air explosion could be heard.
At this moment, he heard the eight-armed evil spirit laughing mockingly: "He is already dead, he cannot hear!"
As Zhang Xindai's breath gradually steadied, he ascended two more steps. He thought to himself that it was quite good, with only fifteen steps remaining. At this moment, he surprisingly still had the mood to chat with the person beside him: "Sir, are you the proctor for this examination? Doesn't this count as interfering with the disciples' examination? When you speak to me like this, it makes it truly difficult for me to concentrate. Shouldn't encouragement be given at this time?"
Is his identity extraordinary? Could he be a disciple of some 'Divine Master' within the sect?
You bastard, you are really going to make me die from the heat
At this moment, at the end of the stone steps, there were also thousands of people enduring the scorching sun, standing outside the mountain gate. The vast majority of them looked on with eyes filled with complaints and helplessness, and waves of curses could be heard coming from the crowd
Meow, Master, you shouldn't be forcing yourself like this. Your brainwaves have only just returned to normal. If that person hadn't helped you just now, you would have fainted again, meow!
The young man, upon seeing this, could not help but frown slightly: "Your physical strength is indeed acceptable, but your spirit is too weak; you will not be able to go far in the path of a spiritual master"
At the same moment, it seemed as if a drop of water had landed on his head, instantly bringing a wave of coolness to his mind, and the fatigue that had enveloped him dissipated significantly in that instant
At the summit of Guanglin Mountain, the thunder has ceased, and the fierce winds have gradually calmed.
No, I have never tried it. How do you know?
The sky was ablaze with fiery wheels, and Zhang Xin's clothes were already soaked with sweat, his consciousness increasingly becoming hazy.
Having finished this sentence, the individual waved their sleeve and their figure had already departed from him
Li Guanghai's expression was calm and untroubled: "In half an hour, the martial examination will commence. I will not show you any favoritism. If you do not win at least three matches, I will personally escort you down the mountain"
The young man glanced faintly at the corpse of Shangguan Xuanhao and shook his head slightly; "That is the method of disconnection. But I suppose he is considered dead? He cannot return to the Sun and Moon Mountain"
"How much longer are you going to dawdle?"
And the library is making an exception for you, as the chief supervisor is concerned that you might perish on this Tianzhushan Mountain
There stood a man with a countenance resembling that of a dragon and a phoenix, a red mark between his brows appearing as if carved by a knife, exuding a charming and dashing demeanor, distinguished and exceptional.
The young man shook his head, the corners of his lips curling coldly: "As for why? Do you still remember what I said to you five years ago?"
Listening to the delicate and tender sound of the "dog barking," Zhang Xin couldn't help but feel a shiver run through him, and then he said irritably, "Isn't this the same as before?"
There are many things you have not considered
I am Li Guanghai, the supervising official for this mountain gate examination
The young man named Li Guanghai beside him looked on coldly and said, "After ascending the spirit ladder, there are still three rounds of martial trials; you will not be able to pass them."
"Is it treason? Xuanhao, you are mistaken! Today, it is not I who colludes with evil forces and betrays the sect, but you, Shangguan Xuanhao."
At this moment, it was not only these individuals who were feeling agitated and cursing; even the disciples of the Sun and Moon Mystical Sect maintaining order at the entrance were equally impatient
However, at this point, Zhang Xin steadied himself, first drinking the last bit of saline from the water flask at his waist, then closing his eyes to rest for a moment. After that, he gathered his strength and charged forward.
If you cannot come up, then roll down
How about giving up
At this moment, Zhang Xinting heard Li Guanghai let out a sigh: "What is the point of this?"
Guanglin Mountain? So that's how it is. It is said that three years ago, Guanglin Mountain collapsed, and out of the surrounding 297,000 households, only a little over thirty people survived. This letter is one of them? No wonder...
The man appeared calm, yet his gaze towards Shangguan Xuanhao was filled with pity and mockery: "Over the past few years, how proud and pleased you have been? I fear you never anticipated that you would meet such an end, did you?"
Zhang Xinwen, upon hearing this, burst into hearty laughter: "A real man cannot stand to hear others say it can't be done"
Woof, does the master like me like this? Woof woof ... ...
The girl continued to perplexedly twirl her cat paw: "The database states that this image is the most popular, with a peak of 23.5% of terminal intelligence using this skin, claiming it is super cute and adorable! Hmm, if the master does not like it, then Ruoer will change to a better one for the books."
The girl scratched her face with a cat paw, giggling: "In the past, it was a holographic projection outside, so others could see it too. This time, it interferes with the owner's eye nerve signals, directly forming images in the owner's brain, which is different from before, meow."
Three years later, at noon, the sun blazed fiercely. Zhang Xin walked on the stone steps in front of the gate of the Sun and Moon Xuan Sect's Tianzhushan villa, feeling as if his head was about to explode, and his three souls and seven spirits seemed on the verge of tearing apart.
Zhang Xingaang wanted to say "switch," when suddenly the girl transformed into a cloud of white smoke. Then, indeed, she changed her appearance, still having furry ears and a tail that continued to sway, but the color had changed to white
Shangguan Xuanhao could not help but frown slightly, as if lost in thought
He had no issues with the last two aspects; this body was quite good in that regard. What made Zhang Xin feel particularly difficult was the insufficient intensity of spiritual energy. Under the heavy pressure of climbing the spiritual ladder, he could only barely manage to move his body. The higher he climbed, the more uncomfortable it became. If it were not for his relatively good physical condition, and the fact that his spiritual energy had not yet dried up until this moment, he would have long since fainted on this staircase.
Let us wait! I know this person, named Zhang Xin, and his identity is quite extraordinary. There is only a little more than half an hour left, and I wonder if he will be able to make it here
Fortunately, only a little over twenty steps remained in front of him. Zhang Xin gritted his teeth tightly, clenched his fists, and pressed his nails deeply into his flesh, trying to stay awake through the pain as he continued to ascend.
The Ascension Ladder of the Sun and Moon Xuan Zong consists of a total of 999 steps, and it is one of the components of the first trial in the entrance examination. It assesses the spiritual energy strength and physical fitness of the disciples, which are the most important qualifications for a spiritual master
With a sigh of relief, Zhang Xin expressed his dissatisfaction, saying: "Can you speak properly? How many times have I told you not to add 'meow' at the end of your sentences! Also, can't you wear a bit more clothing? This is indecent."
Do not change it, the previous Catwoman image was better, change it back to that...
Zhang Xinwei was taken aback and turned his head in surprise. The impression he had of this fellow disciple was that of someone who was always rigid and unyielding, not at all like a person inclined to be helpful.
The spiritual pressure that pervades everywhere on the stone steps weighs heavily on his soul, and with each step upward, he feels the pressure increase even more
Isn't this also considered a violation? It should be noted that after ascending the Heavenly Ladder, all disciples participate in the martial examination after experiencing a significant consumption of spiritual energy. According to the rules, it is not permissible to take medicine for recovery today
Zhang Xin on the steps also heard the curses from above. However, he pretended not to hear, only crying and wailing in his heart—Hey, hey, hey! What is this? When he climbed this heavenly ladder before, he never felt it was this difficult! Is it possible that his path as a spiritual master in this life is to come to a halt here?
Zhang Xin could hardly believe his eyes; was this person before him truly Li Guanghai, who came from the "Discipline Hall" and placed great importance on rules?
She was a girl who exuded an odd aura, her beauty could be described as exceptionally charming, beyond the capacity of words to depict. However, her attire was shockingly indecent. Aside from the essential parts being covered, large areas of her snow-white skin were exposed, and atop her head were a pair of cat ears, while a tail swayed from her hips, creating a fusion of cat and girl.
Zhang Xin furrowed his brows and instinctively reached for his chest. Beneath the fabric of his clothing, there was a small pendant that was now gently radiating warmth
Zhang Xin climbed another five steps, and at that moment, in front of the mountain gate above, there were people shouting, "Charge up!", "Faster!", "Put in more effort! I believe in you!", and "If you don't come up soon, I'll take you down, you bastard!", all with considerable fervor.
This is not the case, however, this individual hails from Guanglin Mountain
At an altitude of three thousand zhang, Shangguan Xuanhao was covered in blood, his entire body hanging from a massive black spear
Then Ruo'er felt somewhat distressed: "Then I will change again! This is the last set of skins, you know, the master is too stingy, only a total of three sets have been bought for Ruo'er."
Zhang Xin was both indulging his eyes and helplessly thinking that it was quite good; since his body had reacted, it indicated that his physical strength had basically recovered
What a colossal weapon this is! Just the small section of the gun's tip completely pierced through his chest and abdomen, leaving him utterly devoid of all strength
Zhang Xin was astonished, and then he chuckled in silence. What he feared the most today was not being able to climb up, and he had never considered the possibility of being driven down the mountain by someone else
Shangguan Xuanhao asked helplessly: "Betraying one's fellow disciples and colluding with evil forces, this is a great treachery!"
Upon reaching this point, Zhang Xinren was completely exhausted, his entire body collapsed onto the ground, unable to move. At that moment, what troubled him the most was not the complete loss of strength within him, but rather his head. It felt as if it had exploded, with a cacophony of gongs and drums ringing in his ears, causing stars to burst before his eyes
He understands that the so-called "skin" roughly refers to the meaning of appearance. Moreover, over the past three years, he has seen Ruo'er in this manner more than once, yet he still finds it unbearable
Does the master still not like it
He is communicating with the girl in his mind, knowing that she is able to "hear" him.
What is wrong with this guy? Why is he so slow? At this rate, when will we ever reach the end?
This is even more excessive than before! If Ruer were to take on the appearance of a fox, it wouldn't be a problem, but can that be considered clothing? That's just two ropes, isn't it? The cursed part is the chest, which seems to be even larger than before.
At this moment, the young man spoke again: "On that day, I once said that everything you took from me, I would eventually take back! Whether it be reputation or status, and of course, the most important treasure between you and me. At that time, I swore that even if I were to fall into hell, I would ensure that you, Guan Xuanhao, would have no place to be buried, and that you would be disgraced and never able to rise again. And now, five years later, I have finally accomplished it..."
Zhang Xin did not respond, and continued to take a few more steps upward. Then he began to breathe heavily, much like a dog on a hot day
At this moment, it was as if a wall had been broken through. Zhang Xin suddenly surged forward, taking three steps, and finally stepped over the last level of the stairs
However, whether he can complete this ascent of the spiritual ladder is something that even he, who once reached the pinnacle in the realm of spiritual masters, cannot guarantee he will be able to accomplish
I just thought that these evil beings must have internal support working in coordination. But I did not expect that this person would be you
Before him lay merely a few dozen stone steps, yet at this moment, they appeared to him as if they were the ends of the earth, distant and unattainable. His mind was dizzy, and waves of disorientation washed over him. Along with the books.
He felt his eyes dizzy from the dazzling pair of lethal weapons. Not only was there a subtle surge of heat between his mouth and nose, but there was also a restless stirring in his chest
... ...
It was not until the final three levels that his momentum came to a halt, and thereafter, with each step he took, it felt as if he were burdened by a thousand pounds. It was as if there were an invisible barrier in front of him, obstructing his progress.
A young man, dressed in a plain white robe and with a stern expression, suddenly appeared beside him: "Your primordial spirit is damaged, your aptitude is insufficient; forcing yourself to continue will do more harm than good"
Zhang Xin still does not quite understand what "brain waves" and "neural signals" are, but through a combination of guessing and inference, he still knows what this person is talking about
Moments later, Zhang Xin noticed the presence of a girl within his line of sight
But this is the skin that the master bought for Ruo'er! In summer, it can only be a cool outfit. As for the 'meow' at the end of the sentence, it is a programmed feature of this skin, and Ruo'er is also quite helpless about it meow
Why did you come out at this time? It would not be good if someone sees you
At this moment, Shangguan Xuanhao did not pay attention to the eight-armed evil spirit that had taken his life, but instead struggled to turn his head to look back.
The young man in white spoke in a calm and unperturbed tone: "You may be able to endure until the end, but it will undoubtedly harm your soul. Is it really worth it?"
At this moment, those young men in front of the door had already entered the mountain gate under the guidance of more than ten disciples of the Sun and Moon Mystical Sect. However, Zhang Xin still lacked the strength to rise and simply lay sprawled out, allowing the scorching sun to beat down on him.
Then, with a wave of his sleeve, he caused the corpse to explode into powder, scattering it with the wind
Shangguan Xuanhao could not help but spit out a mouthful of black blood, followed by a bitter smile
Once again, a cloud of white smoke rose. When this "Ruo Er" appeared before Zhang Xin once more, he could not help but grimace, feeling his mouth and tongue dry.
Previously it was a cat, and this time it is a dog. The key point is the clothing, which is still quite revealing. The garment that resembles a belly band is even smaller than a belly band, covering only the chest area while exposing the flat abdomen and belly completely. As for below the waist, that should be pants, but they only extend below the hips, with the rest cut away, leaving a pair of long legs exposed. This is simply shameless
The weather is truly scorching. If it continues to be this sunny, I fear I might perish