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"Everyone, since Master Juechen has bravely tested it first, our Wa Country is not one to shy away from challenges. Next, we will test the power of this Bronze Door!" With that, Kazama Tadao rushed toward the Bronze Door, pressing the spike before anyone could object. The Bronze Door did not reject any testers; after absorbing Kazama Tadao's blood, it vanished just like Master Juechen had, and once again a star lit up in the northeastern corner among the twenty-four stars.
Soon, the group from Wa Country followed suit, each pressing the spike and disappearing before the door. Only the Onmyoji cast a meaningful glance at Xiao Yefeng before vanishing. Meanwhile, China displayed its great nation’s demeanor by allowing the people of Yue Country to enter first. Following them, two masters from Thailand also stepped through the Bronze Door. At this point, only the group from China remained outside. Jiang Xing then spoke up: "When entering the ruins, be cautious. Remember that we are all one family. Do not blame me for being ruthless if you consort with outsiders!"
After everyone agreed, Jiang Xing surveyed the crowd and continued, "Based on previous experiences with ruins, this must be a relic left behind by a significant figure. The method of entry should involve random distribution tests. In other words, our numerical advantage is no longer substantial. As I said before, help your fellow countrymen when you can, but show no mercy to Wokou!"
At that moment, without any outsiders present, Jiang Xing truly exuded an aura of dominance. His last four words were spoken with conviction and boosted everyone's morale. The twelve members entered one after another, with Xiao Yefeng being the last to step through the Bronze Door. Just as Xiao Yefeng dripped blood to illuminate the final star, all light above the Bronze Gate vanished, leaving only twenty-four blood-red stars.
Outside, Jiang Xing and his two companions stared at the Bronze Door for a long time without moving. Among them, Jiang Xing took a step forward first while the other two followed closely behind. They did not require three meals a day; they could go half a month without eating after just one hearty meal. The people inside had brought their own food but mostly carried spirit stones as sustenance since spirit stones could also provide for daily energy needs.
Humans eat three meals a day to replenish their internal energy consumption, while cultivators rely on spiritual energy; thus, spirit stones can completely substitute for regular meals—this was not a concern.
What truly worried the three was those twenty-four blood-red stars, each varying in color and brightness—some bright and some dim. In the northwest corner was a star that was nearly devoid of light; this belonged to a Sorcerer from Yue Country. Among the Chinese individuals were also two dim stars. This suggested that these lights were indicative of each person's strength.
There were four stars glowing brightly in red: those belonging to Huaxia's Deng Yixin and Xiao Yefeng, Wa Country's Kazama Tadao, and Thailand's Master Juechen. Notably, Master Juechen's star shone so brightly that it nearly overshadowed several surrounding stars; this old monk had spent decades in meditation within the True Spirit Realm.
However, Jiang Xing did not expect Xiao Yefeng to follow closely behind him. Although Xiao Yefeng's star was not particularly dazzling, it was firmly positioned right behind Master Juechen and Deng Yixin. In comparison to Kazama Tadao's star, Xiao Yefeng's was slightly more radiant.
Deng Yixin was an esteemed Geomancer within the Huaxia Mysticism Society; his status and cultivation were remarkable. Having entered True Spirit over thirty years ago and holding a position comparable to Li Xiangjun’s or Liu Entai’s—who also oversaw Hua Xi Spirit Mine—he had come specifically for this relic.
Just as Jiang Xing had speculated, after briefly losing awareness of his surroundings, Xiao Yefeng found himself in a vibrant jungle filled with birdsong and flowers. To his astonishment, his Soul Severing Sword, Bagua Mirror, and Seven Star Needle had all vanished! Faced with towering ancient trees and flowers larger than himself in this bizarre environment, Xiao Yefeng felt utterly bewildered.
Yet in an instant, he understood: this must be the interior of the ruins beyond the Bronze Door! Just think about it—the great figure who created this place could transport someone inside with just a drop of blood; what else could they not accomplish?
The Dual Finger Sword Technique was activated. A point at the center of his brow, followed by a sweeping motion of his sword fingers across his eyes. In an instant, a beam of Golden Cyan Light flowed from Xiao Yefeng's eyes, and the half-formed Observer's Eye was finally opened. At that moment, the three-colored pupils in Xiao Yefeng's eyes scanned the surroundings, hoping to use the Observer's Eye to break through this illusion. However, after a full circle of observation, Xiao Yefeng was astonished to find that the trees remained trees, the stones remained stones, and the towering flowers were still right in front of him.
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng finally understood that his half-formed Observer's Eye was truly inadequate. It could handle the illusions created by ghosts and Sorcerers, but facing the ancient great being's illusion was beyond its capabilities!
However, compared to others who were completely defenseless, Xiao Yefeng's situation was relatively better. After all, the Observer's Eye was not without merit; not being able to dispel illusions did not mean he couldn't see his own belongings. The Bagua Mirror, Seven Star Needle, and Soul Severing Sword, which had been with him for a long time, were right at his feet. Although it seemed like there was nothing there, reaching out confirmed the familiar sensation.
Putting away the Bagua Mirror and Seven Star Needle, Xiao Yefeng took out the Black Sword from its box. Although he looked quite comical holding air with his right hand empty, having a sword in hand did boost his confidence somewhat. After all, in this strange illusion, Xiao Yefeng did not believe there was no danger lurking.
The reminder of an eighty percent mortality rate from the Bronze Door seemed accurate given what he saw now. However, he still had no idea what this illusion truly was. The only thing he could be certain of was that others must also be here. Just as Xiao Yefeng planned to search for his companions from Huaxia, a voice suddenly appeared in his mind.
“Ahem! Hello everyone! Although I sensed before my death that someone would come to my tomb seeking relics, I must admit I could not predict how many years later this would happen. So let’s skip the pleasantries. My name is Wenren Zhongheng; though it is no longer important. You Twenty-Four People have been randomly divided into four areas by the Star Gate. If you wish to obtain what I left behind, hurry to the central Stellar Palace!”
With that, the voice fell silent. Xiao Yefeng pondered for a moment and murmured to himself: Wenren Zhongheng! I've never heard of this prominent figure! The central Stellar Palace! It seems I need to hurry!
However, just then Wenren Zhongheng's voice rang out again: “Oh! Do you want your belongings? You can only get them by reaching the Stellar Palace first. But before you obtain your things, be prepared to flee! The trial begins now!”
Hearing this made Xiao Yefeng chuckle softly; it seemed this great figure did not expect anyone to possess such a peculiar Observer's Eye! Did that mean he held an advantage? No wait! He just mentioned fleeing! What does that mean?
Thinking this over, Xiao Yefeng glanced around at his surroundings. Indeed, the rustling sounds of insects had vanished; all that remained were the sounds of leaves rustling in the wind. Randomly assigned into four areas meant they would be in groups of six!
Just then, with a whoosh, a green snake fell vertically from above him. Its sharp Venomous Fangs dripped two drops of light green venom onto the ground, which corroded a deep pit upon contact. Seeing this made Xiao Yefeng’s scalp tingle; if it weren't for the bullet-dodging reflexes honed during his years as a Mercenary, he would have been hit by that venom.
It might sound exaggerated, but this ability indeed came from when Xiao Yefeng was still an ordinary person resting amidst gunfire on the battlefield. Once during a break, he found himself surrounded by another group of Mercenaries; a sniper attempted to ambush him while he slept. The distance was too far and with a silencer attached, no one heard it coming. However, just as the sniper bullet flew toward Xiao Yefeng’s head in that instant of sleep, he instinctively turned his head aside and dodged it.
Just like before, the emerald green venomous snake silently descended from the air, only to be noticed by Xiao Yefeng when it was less than a meter above his head. However, at that moment, the snake, realizing its strike had failed, directly spat out venom. Fortunately, Xiao Yefeng's combat instincts kicked in, allowing him to evade the attack.
It was only then that Xiao Yefeng took a closer look at the snake. Its emerald body was devoid of any blemishes, and a pair of bright green vertical pupils were fixated on him. The hissing sound of its flicking tongue filled the air. Most crucially, Xiao Yefeng noticed two protruding fleshy bumps on top of the snake's head.
What was this? Could it be evolving into a Dragon? In Chinese mythology, a snake first transforms into a flood dragon and then into a true dragon. During the transformation into a flood dragon, two fleshy bumps appear on the snake's head, waiting to split open and grow into horns, marking its evolution into a Dragon. A Dragon can further evolve to gain four limbs, becoming a dragon capable of controlling clouds and rain! However, on Earth, where Qi is thin and cultivation is incredibly difficult for humans—let alone animals—it's nearly impossible for beasts to appear.
Thus, Xiao Yefeng was certain that this was a beast from the era of Wenren Zhongheng, who claimed to be the master! But why was it attacking him? Was this the source of the eighty percent mortality rate? Facing such a beast, it wasn't just eighty percent; the mortality rate should be at least one hundred twenty percent!
However, there was no time for worrying about others; Xiao Yefeng could barely take care of himself. The emerald serpent was relentlessly pursuing him, continuously spraying venom like an unending machine gun. Xiao Yefeng witnessed a giant tree instantly charred to ashes after being struck by the snake's venom, collapsing lifelessly in an instant.
As for counterattacking? Forget it. When Xiao Yefeng thrust his sword at the snake's Seven Inches—the most vulnerable spot—an invisible Black Sword merely sparked against its green scales. The thin Seven Inches of the snake's body couldn't even be breached by Xiao Yefeng's strike. With no time to waste, he focused on one direction and made a desperate dash forward.
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