"If you wish to pass the selection for the Divine Sword Successor, you must undergo several trials, and the first trial is climbing the Divine Sword Staircase!"
After hearing the words of this Life-and-Death Realm expert from Divine Sword Mountain, everyone present was momentarily stunned, not quite comprehending.
At that moment, the dense spiritual energy enveloping the entire Divine Sword Mountain instantly dispersed.
A staircase leading straight from the foot of the mountain to the summit appeared before everyone’s eyes.
This Divine Sword Mountain towers at least ten thousand meters high from the base to the summit, and the staircase extends upward with thousands of steps.
Standing at the mountain’s base and looking up, it seems insurmountable, majestic, and grand!
"This is the Divine Sword Staircase, and your first trial is to ascend it to reach the summit of Divine Sword Mountain."
"Only those who step onto the summit of Divine Sword Mountain will have the chance to continue with the trials and have the opportunity to inherit one of the Ten Great Divine Swords of Divine Sword Mountain."
This ninth-level Life-and-Death Realm expert spoke in a deep voice, his eyes gleaming with brilliance.
"Although there are many steps, it shouldn’t be a problem for a martial artist, right?"
Luo Qianyu looked at the steps and snorted, expressing his disdain.
"It definitely won’t be that simple. Have you forgotten the scene we faced before in the Secret Realm of Jiuxiao Country?"
Xiao Yifeng spoke.
"Could it be..."
Luo Qianyu was startled.
Back in that Jiuxiao Secret Realm, Xiao Yifeng and his group had undergone a similar trial of ascending from the mountain’s base to the top.
At that time, the steps exerted a terrifying pressure, causing only a few, including Xiao Yifeng, to make it to the top.
It’s likely that this Divine Sword Staircase is similar to that one.
At this moment, everyone present was discussing as they looked at the staircase.
They all realized that the trial of Divine Sword Mountain couldn’t be as simple as just climbing the staircase.
"The Divine Sword Staircase is not something you can ascend easily; it requires enduring immense trials. As for the specific trial, you’ll find out once you reach the top."
"Also, anyone over thirty years old is not eligible to participate in this selection. Family members and others accompanying them must remain here and are not allowed to step onto Divine Sword Mountain. Otherwise, they will be killed without mercy!!"
This ninth-level Life-and-Death Realm expert from Divine Sword Mountain spoke coldly, exuding an aura of intimidation as he opened his mouth to shout.
"Senior Brother, it’s those two guys. Not only were they rude to Junior Sister Meng Yuan, but they also made arrogant remarks, completely disregarding our Divine Sword Mountain. They even injured me. Senior Brother, you must avenge me!"
At this moment, two figures appeared, one of whom was Jiang Hao, and the other was a young man in his twenties.
He was dressed in a white robe, had long hair, a rugged face, and a fierce demeanor, with strength reaching the third level of the Life-and-Death Realm.
"Hmph, being rude to my Junior Sister, injuring you, and making arrogant remarks, they sure have some nerve!"
The young man snorted coldly, a glint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
This young man and Jiang Hao walked directly over.
"Alright, I now announce..."
"Wait!"
Just as the ninth-level Life-and-Death Realm expert was about to announce the start of the selection,
the third-level Life-and-Death Realm young man suddenly shouted, drawing everyone’s attention to him.
Xiao Yifeng noticed Jiang Hao beside this youth, a strange light flickering in his eyes, a cold smile curling at his lips.
Soon, these two arrived in front of Xiao Yifeng.
"Boy, you sure have some guts, injuring me and still daring to come here!"
Jiang Hao looked at Xiao Yifeng and sneered coldly.
"Why wouldn’t I dare to come?"
Xiao Yifeng replied dismissively.
"Are you here to participate in the Divine Sword Mountain selection?"
At this moment, the young man beside Jiang Hao looked at Xiao Yifeng and Jian Yun.
"Yes, is there a problem?"
Xiao Yifeng spoke calmly.
"You don’t have the qualifications to participate in the Divine Sword Mountain selection!"
The young man shouted directly, full of momentum, eyes sharp.
"Hey, what do you mean by that? Why are we not qualified to participate?"
Luo Qianyu retorted indignantly.
"Because you injured a disciple of our Divine Sword Mountain, so you are not qualified to participate!"
The young man said coldly.
"That’s right, they are indeed not qualified to participate in the Divine Sword Mountain selection!"
At that moment, another cold voice sounded.
Two more figures appeared, one of whom was the guy who had provoked Xiao Yifeng after he killed those five sect young masters yesterday, accompanied by a youth wearing Divine Sword Mountain attire.
This youth also possessed the strength of the second level of the Life-and-Death Realm, and it was he who had just spoken.
At this moment, these two also walked over, gazing coldly at Xiao Yifeng.
Now, everyone’s eyes turned to Xiao Yifeng and his group, a look of watching a good show in their eyes.
"You all respectively claim we are not qualified to participate in this Divine Sword Mountain selection, may I ask what status do you have to say such big words?"
Xiao Yifeng crossed his arms, glancing at them.
"This is Liu Jian, the senior disciple under the Fifth Sword Master of Divine Sword Mountain!"
Jiang Hao pointed at the third-level Life-and-Death Realm youth beside him, looked at Xiao Yifeng, and shouted full of momentum.
"This is my elder brother, Hao Jun, the senior disciple of the Seventh Sword Master of Divine Sword Mountain!"
The other man pointed to the second-level Life-and-Death Realm youth next to him and introduced him, looking at Xiao Yifeng with an expression carrying a hint of provocation.
Upon hearing the introduction of these two, everyone present was astonished.
They never expected these two youths to have such high status, both being disciples of one of the Ten Great Sword Masters of Divine Sword Mountain.
This status within Divine Sword Mountain is immensely high, as the Sword Masters are second only to the master of Divine Sword Mountain in terms of power and status.
Being their disciple naturally confers a high rank and status.
"Young Master Liu, Young Master Hao!"
At this time, that ninth-level Life-and-Death Realm expert from Divine Sword Mountain came before these two and respectfully greeted them.
Given their status, even a ninth-level Life-and-Death Realm expert had to show them respect.
"Revoke their qualifications to participate in the Divine Sword Mountain selection!"
Hao Jun swept a cold gaze over Xiao Yifeng and his group, speaking coldly.
"This..."
The Life-and-Death Realm expert’s expression changed slightly.
"Does our word not matter?"
That Liu Jian cast a glance at the ninth-level Life-and-Death Realm expert, his face turning cold, emanating a strong aura.
"It matters, it matters!"
The Life-and-Death Realm expert hastily nodded. Offending these two individuals was something even he, a ninth-level Life-and-Death Realm expert, couldn’t afford; after all, they were backed by the Sword Masters of Divine Sword Mountain.
"What are you doing?"
At this moment, a sharp voice sounded.
Meng Yuan appeared, walking straight over and fixing her gaze on Liu Jian and Hao Jun.