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Early in the morning, Qin Tian and Xiao Wu stepped out of the house, heading towards the distant Ghost Gate. The streets were bustling with people.
"Xiao Wu, how many times have you been here?" Qin Tian asked.
"Senior, this is my first time here. However, I was quite lucky to be directly teleported outside the city. So, I came for the first trial right away," Xiao Wu replied.
Qin Tian glanced at Xiao Wu. She had reached the early stage of Qi Control Realm with a Minor Achievement in her cultivation. Such cultivation was quite impressive even within the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
On the first day, over thirty people had passed the Ghost Gate Trial. Logically, it shouldn't be too difficult. Yet, she had not succeeded?
"Which level did you fail at?" he inquired.
"Hehe, Senior, please don't make fun of me! I failed at the first challenge," Xiao Wu admitted sheepishly.
Thud. Qin Tian nearly stumbled as he processed her words. Early stage Qi Control Realm with a Minor Achievement.
"Failed at the first level?"
"How is that possible?"
"Weren't there over thirty people who succeeded?"
"Senior, did you see that more than thirty people succeeded on the first day and think that the Ghost Gate Trial is easy? In fact, the Ghost Gate Trial is simple in some ways, but not so simple in others."
Xiao Wu pondered carefully.
"The Ghost Gate Trial is essentially a test of a cultivator's Soul Power. If your Soul Power is strong, then failure is unlikely."
Upon hearing this, Qin Tian began to understand.
It seemed that the Ghost Gate Trial primarily tested Soul Power.
No wonder Xiao Wu, with her early-stage Qi Control Realm and Minor Achievement in cultivation, could only make it to the first level.
In front of the Ghost Gate, the two paused.
Qin Tian looked up and felt a stir in his heart at the sight of the Ghost Gate.
It was a towering black iron door, about seven or eight stories high.
On it were twelve hundred skulls.
Now, thirty of those skulls glowed a bright red color.
Clearly, only a maximum of twelve hundred people could pass through here.
The remaining cultivators had lost their qualifications to continue competing.
One thousand two hundred people.
It seemed that the difficulty wouldn't be too great.
However, when Qin Tian looked around and saw that there were already over a thousand people gathered here, he was completely speechless.
It appeared that he had indeed overthought the situation.
The entire Southern Land was vast and boundless.
There were not just a thousand, but at least eight thousand individuals qualified to compete for the Ancient Immortal Path.
Even if only a quarter of them were from the Vermilion Bird Region, that still amounted to two thousand people.
This meant that nearly half of the cultivators would lose their qualifications here.
It was quite a harsh reality.
Qin Tian glanced around and noticed many people were eagerly waiting for the Ghost Gate to open.
At that moment, a group slowly made its way into the crowd.
Qin Tian looked over and suddenly realized that these individuals were from the Snow State Heavenly Temple. Leading them was the enchanting Liu Qiong Yan.
Fortunately, he had changed his appearance.
However, when he looked at Liu Qiong Yan, she also turned to him. In an instant, her expression changed dramatically.
Then, she returned to her previous demeanor.
Her gaze towards Qin Tian was filled with the same flirtation as before.
She occasionally licked her bright red lips, blinking her alluring eyes.
It was as if she whispered in his ear.
"Little brother, I've noticed you."
Qin Tian quickly averted his gaze, no longer looking at her.
"Senior, what's wrong?" Xiao Wu asked, puzzled.
"Nothing, nothing," Qin Tian replied, feeling speechless.
He never expected that even after disguising himself like this, he would still be noticed.
"It has begun."
Someone shouted.
Immediately, countless eager eyes turned towards the massive Ghost Gate.
The Ghost Gate towered several stories high, now shimmering with a sharp, cold light.
Twelve hundred skulls emitted a crisp sound.
It seemed they were reciting a scripture.
Qin Tian couldn't hear it clearly, so he looked towards Xiao Wu.
"Can you hear clearly what this skull is chanting?"
"The skull? Is it making sounds?"
Not just Xiao Wu, but many people around did not look at the skull. Clearly, they hadn't heard anything at all.
"What is this?"
Qin Tian, in confusion, turned to look at the skull.
It continued to chant its bitter verses.
Then, the Ghost Gate slowly opened amidst the distortion of space.
At that moment, more bitter verses flowed from within the Ghost Gate into his ears.
A stirring sensation emerged deep within his soul.
It seemed that something within the Ghost Gate was drawing Qin Tian to step inside.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter. Let's go in!"
Seeing that many people had already taken flight and rushed into the gate, Qin Tian didn't want to wait too long and walked toward the entrance.
However, just at that moment, several figures suddenly approached him from the crowd.
With his keen senses, Qin Tian immediately sensed something was off and placed a hand on Xiao Wu's shoulder.
He transmitted a message, "Hurry inside! There are people outside trying to block us. Push forward; I'll wait for you."
Xiao Wu was clearly startled. Under Qin Tian's overwhelming force, she surged forward and darted toward the Ghost Gate.
Amidst the crowd, a few individuals attempted to intervene, but to their dismay, they couldn't catch up. Ultimately, they had no choice but to look towards the unmoving Qin Tian.
In just a moment, there were hardly any people left in the arena.
At that time, a figure appeared, surrounded by more than ten others, encircling Qin Tian.
"Heh heh, you killed my brother and think you can just escape? That's truly laughable. Today, unless you settle this with me, you won't be getting in."
Zhou Tong stepped out from the crowd and approached Qin Tian.
"Mid-stage Qi Control Realm, Minor Achievement. Not bad for your cultivation!"
Qin Tian spoke lightly.
"Of course it's not bad; at least it's far better than you, a shameless scoundrel who only knows how to use underhanded tactics," Zhou Tong retorted.
He certainly didn't believe that someone with only initial-stage Qi Control Realm cultivation could have genuinely killed his three mid-stage Qi Control Realm brothers.
No.
It had to be a trick.
Otherwise, how could it be explained?
"Such a lively scene! Should I join in as well?"
At that moment, a melodious voice like silver bells rang out from behind Qin Tian.
Liu Qiong Yan approached with light steps, accompanied by more than ten powerful members of the Heavenly God Palace.
Walking second in the crowd was Xie Luo, who had previously looked down on Qin Tian. At this moment, he no longer dared to show even a hint of disrespect towards Qin Tian.
Defeating himself was one thing.
Even the Three Little Kings of Xuezhou Sword Manor had been completely wiped out by him.
Who could he turn to for an explanation?
Not only him, but the burly man was also among the crowd.
When they heard Liu Qiong Yan say that this burly man was Qin Tian, they dared not doubt it. After all, Liu Qiong Yan was renowned for her ability to read bones.
She could not only see others' talents and bone ages at a glance but could also discern any disguises.
As the leader of Heavenly God Palace, no one would dare question Liu Qiong Yan.
"Hey there, little girl, you look pretty good. Why don't you keep me company tonight? I might consider letting you save the hero. Otherwise, I might have to let my brothers take care of you!"
Zhou Tong came from a remote area similar to Qin Tian's.
Like Qin Tian, he knew little about Snow State Heavenly Temple.
Seeing the alluring Liu Qiong Yan naturally sparked some inappropriate thoughts in him.
However, as he sized up Liu Qiong Yan and recognized her mid-stage Qi Control Realm cultivation level, he was completely stunned.
Just as he was about to call his subordinates back, he realized it was too late.
The brothers behind Liu Qiong Yan had already taken down each of his subordinates one by one.
Wailing echoed back and forth.
"Want to seduce me? Let's see if you have what it takes."
Licking her crimson lips, Liu Qiong Yan smiled seductively.
"I was wrong, big sister, please spare me."
Zhou Tong was nearly scared out of his wits, immediately dropping to his knees and wailing.
His subordinates, witnessing the scene, were left dumbfounded.
What was happening?
Was this really the same Zhou Tong who had boasted about treating them to a life of luxury?
"Little brother, I'll leave him to you."
"You even noticed this. Truly..."
Qin Tian cleared his throat and resumed his usual demeanor.
"He hasn't really done anything to me. It's just that last night he sent three people to kill me. Those three have already been dealt with. Hmm, just disable his cultivation so he can't swindle anyone anymore. Let his subordinates go!"
It wasn't that Qin Tian felt any compassion.
Rather, Zhou Tong hadn't truly interfered with him.
Killing was just a matter of settling scores.
Qin Tian walked over slowly and slapped Zhou Tong's Dantian.
With a piercing scream, Zhou Tong's Dantian was destroyed, leaving him without any cultivation at all.
"Why aren't you leaving yet?"
The burly man let out a cold snort.
The group of people lying on the ground, wailing, quickly retreated.
Before long, not a single one could be seen.
"Let's go!"
Qin Tian smiled lightly.
"Yes, I haven't thanked you for taking down the Three Little Kings yet!"
Liu Qiong Yan turned to Qin Tian.
The other disciples behind him looked at Qin Tian with admiration.
The Three Little Kings of Xuezhou Sword Manor?
They were indeed outstanding figures among the younger generation of Snow State Sword Manor.
In countless clashes with Heavenly God Palace, they had made life difficult for them. Yet now, this young man before them had taken them down one by one.
From the perspective of Heavenly God Palace,
Qin Tian had truly done them a great favor.
"They were the ones trying to hunt me down. Their strength wasn't enough, and I just fought back. No need to thank me; I simply made a choice based on my own perspective."
He wasn't being modest; this was genuinely what Qin Tian wanted to say.
"Regardless, you saved all of us. You truly deserve our respect."
Saying this, Liu Qiong Yan actually bowed deeply.
Then, behind her, the group of people all bowed in unison.
Qin Tian felt quite embarrassed and hurried to assist.
"Let's quickly enter the Ghost Gate!"
Liu Qiong Yan pulled the other disciples along and stepped into the Ghost Gate with Qin Tian.
After a moment of dizziness,
Qin Tian found herself on a path where she could neither see the front nor the back. The surroundings were pitch black, and occasionally, an ethereal sound echoed through the air.
If one's will was not strong enough, they would stop here in just a moment.
"It seems that this is a trial for each person individually. Moreover, the test for the soul is indeed very strict. But I like it."
With a gentle smile, Qin Tian felt as if the wind was beneath her feet as she walked toward the distance.
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