C4 Test
Qin Yuan calmed himself down. Although he could not see anyone, he was sure that the owner of the voice was an earthshaking expert based on the intuition of the Transcender. As for the Reverse Universe Art that the middle-aged man mentioned, it might be a turning point in his own fate. Thus, Qin Yuan cupped his hands and bowed to the starry sky, "May I ask what your name is?"
The male voice replied, "This sovereign's identity... Now I can't tell you that I won't hurt you, so let's not talk about it. This sovereign asks you, are you willing to accept the test to become this sovereign's successor? "
Qin Yuan's heart instantly surged when he heard this. He was so excited that his emotions were practically overflowing. "Senior, can you tell this junior what exactly happened?"
"You're quite cautious." The male voice chuckled and explained, "The crystal you touched just now was a record of the skill that I created, the Reverse Heaven and Earth Art, and the skill crystal that contained my remnant soul. When you were born, this remnant spirit discovered your special physique and allowed the Cultivation Method Crystal to hide inside your body, but it also exhausted all of your energy. You are also a smart person, you know how to take all kinds of pills to replenish your energy. Just a moment ago, the cultivation method crystal finally absorbed enough energy to activate itself.
After all, Qin Yuan had two lifetimes' worth of memories and had read many novels back on Earth. He instantly understood the words of the man and decisively said, "Senior, I am willing to accept the test."
The male voice sounded again, "Good! According to my observations over the years, in terms of character and comprehension, you are indeed qualified to be my successor. I hope that you can pass this trial and officially accept my inheritance. "
"Senior, please enlighten me."
Just as he finished speaking, a level twenty white jade staircase appeared in front of Qin Yuan. The male voice continued to explain, "This sovereign's test for you is to climb this staircase. Do not underestimate these 20 steps. With every step you take, the mental pressure becomes greater. Without a strong will, you cannot even climb up a single step, and your soul is in danger of being annihilated. "
Without saying anything further, Qin Yuan stepped onto the first step.
Immediately, a suffocating pressure came from all directions, pressing down on Qin Yuan until his knees bent and he almost knelt down.
And this was only the first level!
Qin Yuan raised his head to look at the top of the stairs that were not very long, but were as far apart as the horizon. Gritting his teeth, he took another step forward and stepped onto the second step.
Taking a deep breath, he lifted his other leg and stepped onto the second step.
The male voice sounded again, "If you can't hold on, you can give up. This sovereign will only erase related memories. At the very least, your life can be saved."
Under the immense pressure, Qin Yuan did not want to split his attention to speak. He could only shake his head and climb another flight of stairs.
All these years, the hardships he had gone through had sharpened Qin Yuan's willpower like a sharpening stone. Although the pressure of the Heaven Opening Stairway was great, it was not enough for Qin Yuan to give up.
Sweat dripped onto the white jade stairs. After adjusting his breathing, Qin Yuan climbed another flight of stairs.
Even up to the tenth level, Qin Yuan's clothes were soaked in water. His legs were also trembling as if he would fall down at any moment.
"After so many years of perseverance, I finally have some hope. How could I fail halfway!" Qin Yuan roared in his heart as he used his hands to prop himself up the stairs and ascended another step.
After ascending this step, Qin Yuan's physical strength had suddenly rapidly recovered. It had even surpassed the state he had at the beginning.
Delighted, Qin Yuan continuously ascended the fifth step all the way up to the sixteenth step. Only then did he feel exhausted. It was so difficult to even take a single step.
Forcefully enduring the pain, Qin Yuan lifted his right leg. Before he could step onto the next step, the terrifying oppressive force made him spit out a mouthful of blood and fall backwards uncontrollably.
"Ta!"
With one foot on the 15th step, he barely managed to stabilize his body. Qin Yuan's body stiffly maintained this posture, not caring about the blood at the corner of his lips. He forcefully returned to the 16th step and stepped onto the 17th step in one go.
Although he was curious about why his soul experiences would cause him to vomit blood, this was not the time to ask. Lifting his head, Qin Yuan's blurry eyes caught sight of the top of the Heaven Opening Stairway that was just inches away from him.
"Also …" "Three …"
The sweetness in his mouth, the numbness in his four limbs, and the burning sensation in his chest assaulted his nerves. There was not a single part of Qin Yuan's body that was not in torment.
After an unknown amount of time, Qin Yuan stepped out with his right foot once again and ascended to the 18th step.
His skin was already starting to crack, and blood was seeping out from it. His entire body was dyed red.
On the 19th step, Qin Yuan's consciousness had already turned into a paste. All that was left was a stubborn support that could collapse at any time.
"I can't lose... No! The last rank! "
Qin Yi's incomparably arrogant face flashed through Qin Yuan's mind. He thought of the hatred of the Alchemy Hall being snatched away, thought of the indifference of the Elders Guild towards him, and a wave of energy that came out of nowhere suddenly gushed out.
Qin Yuan stomped heavily on the last step with his leaden legs. He revealed a victorious smile and then directly fell backwards after losing his strength. However, he was stopped by an invisible force.
"Very good! This sovereign did not misjudge you. You really did it! "
The Cultivation Method Crystal that had disappeared once again appeared in front of Qin Yuan's eyes, emitting waves of gentle fluctuations that nourished Qin Yuan's entire body. In next to no time, he recovered.
The undulations stopped and the Cultivation Technique Crystal shot up high into the sky. It exploded like fireworks as it turned into sparks and entered Qin Yuan's body.
"This is the Reverse Universe Art created by this sovereign. "This cultivation technique can only be practiced by those with no meridians. Thus, even I am unable to practice it, and you, will be the first person in the world to practice it."
As the male voice spoke, a set of unparalleled wondrous arts slowly spread out in Qin Yuan's mind.
"Without a Martial Seal, one cannot cultivate Supreme Qi. This is because the laws of the world cannot be violated, so the first step in cultivating the 'Reverse Heaven and Earth Art' is to absorb others' Martial Seal and use it for yourself. From now on, you can continue to absorb more and more Martial Seals, enrich your Martial Seal attributes, increase the grade of your Martial Seal, and even become a martial artist with all the attributes. "
Martial Seal was the foundation of all martial artists. Without a Martial Seal, it was impossible for one to cultivate Supreme Qi, and it was also impossible for one to cultivate all sorts of cultivation techniques and martial skills. Humans were divided into three to nine grades, and the Martial Seal was also divided into nine stars. Each star could be further divided into ordinary grade, saint grade, and supreme grade. The higher the grade, the faster the cultivation speed and the stronger the characteristics of the Martial Seal.
Qin Yuan pondered for a moment and said doubtfully, "Before... Master, I saw from the "Reverse Heaven and Earth Art" that the Martial Seal I absorbed is at least two stars, and it will cause serious harm to those who absorb it … How do I obtain my first Martial Seal? "
Initially, Qin Yuan thought he could get Da Hu and Xiao Hu to help him absorb their Martial Seals to cultivate. However, seeing this problem, he gave up on that idea.
"This sovereign has long since been prepared for this."
Amidst the stars that filled the sky, a blue light that was eye-catching suddenly turned into a crystal and quickly flew over, floating in front of Qin Yuan's eyes. He saw that the crystal was a light blue transparent. There were also two star marks on it and tiny electric arcs constantly flashing.
"This is …" Martial Seal? " Qin Yuan blurted out.
"This is a fragment of the Thunder Martial Seal. It was once my Martial Seal. When I died, I risked my last breath to save it …" Now that this noble one has gifted it to you, it can also be considered a gift for you to enter the sect. "
Qin Yuan could not see anyone, but he could clearly feel the sadness in the voice's owner's words, so he respectfully knelt in the air and kowtowed. "Disciple Qin Yuan thanks Master for the gift!"
The male voice sounded gratified, "No need to be so polite. All these years, although I didn't come into direct contact with you, I can tell that you are a good disciple. Alright, I will help you absorb this Thunder martial seal fragment so that you can become a martial artist. In the real world, there are still people waiting for you to wake up! "