Second Trial, Ancient Ruins, Enlightenment!

The entire expanse of heaven and earth was so quiet that a falling needle could be heard. Only the heavy, labored breathing of the crowd echoed in the air, while shocked gazes fell upon Ning Fan one after another.

It was not that no one had thought Ning Fan could pass the first trial. A very small number of people had considered his exceptional talent, given that he was someone who had received invitations from all five main peaks and had even caused the first main peak, the Yin Yang Peak, to exercise its special privilege to snatch him.

But 'surpassing expectations' was a result no one had anticipated.

A full day early.

His realm had even reached the mid-stage of the Profound Extreme Realm's third layer.

This talent...

Many recalled the words Lingxu Fairy had spoken beneath the Fan Tower that day-'Men of this age only see the soaring tree, yet know not how high it reaches into the clouds.'

Just when the crowd felt this was the limit of a genius, Ning Fan would display even more outstanding talent time and time again, telling everyone.

This was what a true genius was.

"Is this qualified?"

Ning Fan asked.

"..."

The several Peak Masters present looked at Ning Fan, the corners of their mouths twitching slightly.

If this was not qualified.

What would be considered qualified?

"The first trial, consider it passed,"

Ghost Tooth said.

"But do not rejoice too early. The disciple snatching requires breaking through three trials. These three trials are meant to test a disciple's talent and disposition in all aspects."

"Outstanding talent alone will not allow you to pass these three trials."

"This disciple understands."

Ning Fan cupped his fists in salute.

"Please announce the content of the next trial, Peak Master. This disciple will certainly go all out to succeed in breaking through."

"Hmph."

Ghost Tooth gave a cold snort.

"The next trial tests a disciple's comprehension. Moreover, it is not merely comprehension; you must also resonate with your chosen main peak."

"Do you understand?"

"Resonate with the chosen main peak?"

Ning Fan frowned.

"Exactly."

"You must select a unique martial skill or cultivation method from your chosen main peak, and grasp this martial skill or method within a set amount of time."

"Only then will it be considered a successful breakthrough."

Hearing this, the crowd could not help but exchange dismayed glances. It sounded as if the content of this second trial overlapped with the first.

Was not the first trial also a requirement to comprehend a Yellow-grade martial skill?

Ning Fan was likewise puzzled.

"It is not as you all think."

Ghost Tooth seemed to know what the crowd was thinking, and so he explained.

"In this world, all Yellow-grade and the vast majority of Profound-grade martial skills and methods are very simple. As long as one has enough time, they can be grasped."

"But a rare few Profound-grade, the vast majority of Earth-grade, and all Heaven-grade martial skills and methods possess a threshold for mastery."

"Some martial skills and methods require special conditions to cultivate, some require sufficient comprehension, and a very small fraction even require a special physique to master."

"And each main peak possesses martial skills and methods unique from the other peaks. This trial does not merely test a disciple's comprehension, but rather their degree of resonance with their chosen main peak.

"A cultivation method and a martial artist choose one another. If you do not resonate with your chosen main peak, you likewise cannot pass the disciple snatching trial."

After hearing Ghost Tooth's explanation, a flash of sudden realization welled up in the hearts of the crowd.

It made sense.

A disciple capable of making a Peak Master exercise a special privilege to snatch them would certainly have outstanding talent. Thus, a low degree of resonance with their chosen main peak was also reasonable grounds for rejection.

"Please."

"Peak Master Fengyue."

Ghost Tooth offered a gesturing hand to the Peak Master of Changming Peak, but the latter's expression remained ugly from beginning to end. The reason was nothing else but the fact that Changming Peak's martial skill was rather special.

"Peak Master Ghost, could the rules for this trial be adjusted?"

"That martial skill of my Changming Peak is not suitable to serve as a target for a disciple's trial. Let alone disciples, there is no shortage of Yin Yang Divine Sect Elders who have studied that martial skill, yet from beginning to end, not a single person has been able to comprehend it..."

"That is not my problem."

Ghost Tooth raised his hand, interrupting the words of the Changming Peak Master.

"These are Sect rules, not fashioned by this Peak Master. Furthermore, if your peak cannot bring forth a unique martial skill or method, does that not precisely prove the weakness of your peak?"

"If that Ning Fan were to join my Yin Yang Peak, my Yin Yang Peak would have an abundance of martial skills to provide for his cultivation. Is this not my peak's advantage?"

"..."

The Peak Master of Changming Peak fell instantly silent.

What Ghost Tooth said was not without reason.

"Peak Master, is the martial skill you speak of the inheritance from the ancient ruins?"

Ning Fan seemed to have thought of something, and he opened his mouth to ask.

"En, that is correct."

"As everyone knows, Changming Peak was built upon an ancient ruin. Quite a few inheritances within it were excavated and brought into the world. In the beginning, countless Elders and disciples of our Yin Yang Divine Sect swarmed toward these ancient ruin inheritances like ducks, coming in endless streams to study those mysterious stone inscriptions."

"But without exception, all returned in defeat."

"Now it is only a few new disciples who, upon hearing of the ancient ruins, show a bit of interest and thus come to my Changming Peak to study them."

"..."

The Peak Master of Changming Peak said.

Many people had clearly heard of the inheritances within the ancient ruins, and they began to discuss in succession.

"The unique martial skill of Changming Peak is actually an ancient ruin inheritance? This truly is 'impressive'."

"Impressive my foot. This means that all martial skills of Changming Peak's martial artists must be learned from the Martial Skills Pavilion within the Sect. Those who join Changming Peak cannot receive any assistance in terms of cultivation methods or martial skills from their own peak."

"No wonder it is the weakest main peak."

"Hehe."

"..."

One discussion after another fell into the ears of the Changming Peak Master. Her expression remained normal as a pair of slightly wrinkled, beautiful eyes gazed fixedly at Ning Fan. She spoke in an indifferent voice.

"Rules are rules. The unique martial skill of my peak is indeed the ancient ruin inheritance."

"Disciple Ning Fan."

"If you go back on your word now and join Yin Yang Peak, you will inevitably be highly regarded by its Peak Master..."

"This disciple understands. This disciple is willing to comprehend the ancient ruin inheritance."

Ning Fan interrupted the Changming Peak Master's persuasion.

To others, the ancient ruins were an utterly incomprehensible hurdle, but to Ning Fan, with Ye Honglian present, his chances of cracking the secrets of the ancient ruins were greatly increased!

"Ah hahaha."

"Exactly, one must eventually experience those worthless, ghost-drawn talismans for themselves. Wouldn't you agree, Peak Master Fengyue?"

Ghost Tooth clutched his belly and laughed loudly as he looked at the Changming Peak Master.

As the various main peaks ebbed and flowed, they were in the most obvious state of competition. Most of the Peak Masters did not get along with one another, especially with Changming Peak, which sat dead last.

"This disciple feels that Changming Peak is the most outstanding main peak of my Yin Yang Divine Sect. Peak Master Ghost, please announce the new round of the trial."

Ning Fan said.

"..."

Ghost Tooth narrowed his eyes at Ning Fan. This brat truly seemed exceedingly fond of Changming Peak; he had not even joined Changming Peak yet, but he already held the stance of a Changming Peak disciple.

No matter.

If he could not pass the three trials, Ning Fan would have to join their Yin Yang Peak!

"Disciple Snatching Trial, the second trial-Comprehension."

"Three days' time."

"Disciple Ning Fan must remain here and continuously comprehend the unique martial skill of Changming Peak. If the comprehension is successful, the breakthrough is successful."

"Otherwise, he fails, and must join Yin Yang Peak."

Ghost Tooth stated.

"This disciple understands!"

Ning Fan nodded.

The next moment.

The Changming Peak Master raised her pale hand and guided the void. A streak of flowing light descended from the heavens, smashing heavily into the midst of the crowd.

"Boom-"

A loud explosion rushed into the sky, accompanied by countless clouds of dust scattering in all directions...

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