Chapter 202: Xuandu's Trial! Martial Path Secret Realm! You Poor Wretch, Get Lost!

Taishang Laojun was refining pills. Seeing Xuandu arrive, he temporarily stopped his work and asked with a smile, "Xuandu, what business brings you to your master?"

Xuandu bowed and gave a detailed report to Taishang Laojun regarding the Human Race opening the Trial Land, finally saying, "Master, the myriad races of the Great Desolation are now stirred and are all clamoring to enter the trial. I wonder if our Ren Sect may also participate?"

Upon hearing this, Taishang Laojun was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I shall consult with the Saint and then give you an answer."

"Yes!" Xuandu stood respectfully to the side, waiting for the answer.

Taishang Laojun closed his eyes and began to communicate with his true self, Laozi.

On Kunlun Mountain, the Three Pure Ones gathered together to discuss the matter of the Human Race opening the Trial Land.

Laozi sat in the main seat and asked in a deep voice, "Two junior brothers, what do you think of the Human Race's actions this time?"

Tongtian praised directly, "This Lu Yun is truly extraordinary. His breadth of mind and vision far exceed that of ordinary people. Opening the Trial Land to the myriad races of the Great Desolation is a move that not only benefits the development of the Human Race but also holds immense benefits for our myriad races of the Great Desolation. Our disciples of the Three Teachings can naturally participate as well and progress together."

However, Yuanshi held a different opinion. He frowned and said, "We are currently competitors with Lu Yun. If we let our disciples participate in a trial he created, would that not lose the dignity of our Three Pure Ones? I believe we should keep our distance and wait to see how things develop."

Tongtian shook his head and said, "Second brother, you are too obsessed with face. The path of cultivation is inherently about pursuing higher realms and power; why be constrained by these worldly disputes? Furthermore, Lu Yun's Path of Proving the Dao has a reputation in the Great Desolation that is as bright as the midday sun. If we turn a blind eye, would we not be letting our disciples miss out on a fortuitous encounter?"

Yuanshi said in a deep voice, "Whether it is a fortuitous encounter, I do not yet know. But I do know that if that Lu Yun intends to play tricks during the trial, would our disciples not be in danger? Moreover, if we let our disciples go to request the trial only to be turned away, would that not be bringing humiliation upon ourselves?"

The two held their own views, and for a time, neither could convince the other, arguing endlessly.

Seeing his two junior brothers arguing without end, Laozi suddenly had an idea and said, "Since you both have your own reasons, let Xuandu go and try it first."

Yuanshi and Tongtian were both startled, but soon understood Laozi's meaning.

As the head disciple of the Ren Sect, Xuandu's cultivation and temperament were both excellent choices.

Letting him go to the Trial Land to scout the path first and confirming there are no problems before letting the disciples of the other two sects participate would not be too late.

At the same time, Xuandu is also of the Human Race; by going to the trial as a member of the Human Race, even if he were turned away, it would not affect the dignity of the Three Pure Ones.

Thinking of this, Tongtian happily agreed, "Eldest brother's words are excellent! Let Xuandu go and try it first."

Although Yuanshi Tianzun was still somewhat unwilling, he could only helplessly agree, "Then let it be as eldest brother says."

Thus, the Three Pure Ones each sent a message to their own disciples.

After receiving the reply, the Nanji Immortal and Duobao Daoren immediately rushed back to Shouyang Mountain to meet with their fellow disciples.

Their hearts were filled with anticipation and curiosity, wondering what kind of gains and experiences this trial would bring them.

Meanwhile, the Three Pure Ones continued to monitor the movements of the Trial Land, prepared to deal with any situation that might arise at any time.

Shouyang Mountain, in Bajing Palace.

Taishang Laojun opened his eyes and said to Xuandu, "Go, Xuandu! Represent the disciples of the Three Teachings and go to the Human Race's Trial Land to cultivate first. This is also a good opportunity to improve your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Xuandu was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed in thanks, "Thank you, Master!"

Taishang Laojun nodded with a smile, watched Xuandu leave, and then continued to refine his pills.

This batch of pills was still being refined for the Human Race.

Because, at present, this was still a method to help the Ren Sect increase its Human Race Luck; although the effect was minimal, at least it prevented the Human Race Luck from flowing entirely toward Lu Yun's side.

Xuandu left Bajing Palace, his figure turning into a stream of light as he headed straight for the foot of Shouyang Mountain. His target was the first Trial Land in the second half of the Human Race's Path of Proving the Dao.

This piece of the Trial Land was originally just a wasteland, but ever since one of Lu Yun's incarnations evolved this Secret Realm, this place had gradually become lively.

A large number of the Human Race came spontaneously and built a towering city here to provide a place for the cultivators coming for the trial to rest and communicate.

When Xuandu arrived at this great city, he was deeply shocked by the scene before him.

The city was bustling with noise and excitement. Besides the Human Race, he also saw many cultivators from other races; they were either chatting in groups of three or five, or closing their eyes to cultivate alone, waiting for the trial to begin.

Xuandu walked through the bustling crowd when suddenly, he heard a familiar voice calling him.

"Senior Brother Xuandu!"

Xuandu turned his head to look; it was Guangchengzi of the Chan Sect, Zhao Gongming of the Jie Sect, and others.

They had clearly received the news in advance from Duobao Daoren and the Nanji Immortal and had come specifically to observe the situation.

"So it is Junior Brother Guangchengzi and Junior Brother Zhao Gongming. It seems you have already heard?" Xuandu greeted with a smile.

Zhao Gongming nodded and said, "Indeed, Senior Brother Xuandu. The help this Trial Land provides for cultivation is truly too great, and we did not want to miss this opportunity."

Guangchengzi also echoed, "Now we just have to see what Senior Brother Xuandu's trial results are."

After the few exchanged pleasantries, they walked together toward the entrance of the Secret Realm.

Their arrival immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding cultivators.

"Look! Isn't that Xuandu of the Ren Sect? Why did he come too?"

"Not just him, look at those people next to him; they seem to be disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect!"

"Why have the disciples of the Three Teachings come to join in this excitement?"

"Don't the Three Pure Ones have their own cultivation methods? Are they also coveting this Path of Proving the Dao of the Human Race?"

The surrounding cultivators began to discuss, feeling very surprised and curious about the arrival of the disciples of the Three Teachings.

However, Xuandu and the others ignored these discussions. They walked straight to the entrance of the Secret Realm, preparing to undergo the trial.

Xuandu stepped forward and bowed to the cultivator guarding the pass, saying, "Xuandu of the Human Race, I request to enter the Trial Secret Realm."

The guarding cultivator glanced at Xuandu and the others, a flash of surprise in his eyes. But he did not say much, just nodded and said, "Since you are of the Human Race and your cultivation meets the requirements, you may enter the Trial Secret Realm."

He took out a token and handed it to Xuandu, saying, "Once you cannot hold on any longer, crush the token immediately, and you will naturally—"

As the guarding cultivator's voice fell, Xuandu only felt a flash of light before his eyes, and then he was swept into the Secret Realm by an invisible force.

His trial journey had also officially begun.

Guangchengzi, Zhao Gongming, and the other disciples of the Chan Sect and Jie Sect all became nervous.

People from other races around them also turned their attention here, waiting for the results of Xuandu's trial.

Entering the space of the Secret Realm, Xuandu immediately felt that this place was completely isolated from the outside world.

He felt as if he were in an independent small world, and this feeling made him deeply admire Lu Yun's power.

Being able to evolve such a Secret Realm was truly extraordinary.

Immediately, he began to carefully observe the situation around him. As far as he knew, this Secret Realm should have been transformed by Lu Yun's Martial Dao incarnation, Lu Wu, so the trial here was likely related to the Martial Dao.

Just as he was pondering, the trial's attack had already arrived.

"Boom—"

Xuandu only felt a blur before his eyes, and then he was surrounded by countless human figures.

These figures moved with agility, their fists and kicks like the wind, each strike containing immense power that shook the heavens and the earth.

Xuandu's heart tightened; he could sense the might of these attacks, and even a Golden Immortal expert would be under great threat here.

In fact, this was not too surprising.

After all, it had been a long time since Lu Yun had spread Martial Dao throughout the Great Desolation.

Nowadays, Martial Dao in the Great Desolation had seen tremendous development, and many of the Human Race had created various martial arts, among which there was no lack of powerful Martial Dao Supernatural Powers! Facing this overwhelming offensive, Xuandu did not panic; after all, he was far beyond the level of a Golden Immortal.

However, although his cultivation was profound, he did not choose to resist with brute force. He pondered for a moment and decided to use the Literature Dao Supernatural Power he had learned from Lu Yun to counter these attacks.

Xuandu took a deep breath and began to recite a poem he had composed himself.

"Hum!"

As his recitation sounded, a thick Literary Energy began to permeate the surrounding air. This Literary Energy gradually condensed into rays of light, firmly protecting Xuandu within.

The attacks of the human figures landed on the Literature Qi radiance and were immediately dissolved one by one.

Xuandu felt as if there were an indestructible barrier around his body, protecting him thoroughly.

The corners of his mouth curled slightly, and he strode toward a portal-shaped direction ahead.

Under the protection of the Literary Energy radiance, Xuandu successfully passed the first layer of the Secret Realm.

He arrived at the second layer, only to see that the attack method here had changed again. It was no longer a siege of fists and kicks, but attacks from various weapons.

Countless sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooks, and forks—the eighteen types of weaponry—came attacking one after another, each strike sharp and fierce, as if it could tear the heavens and earth apart! Xuandu remained calm and once again activated his Literary Path Supernatural Power.

A giant writing brush appeared in his hand, its tip flashing with brilliant light. He wielded it to splash ink, each stroke containing powerful Literature Qi strength.

This Literature Qi strength condensed into ancient characters in the air, which then flew rapidly toward the incoming weapons.

As the characters flew out, those weapons seemed to be frozen, stagnating in mid-air. Xuandu seized the opportunity to wave his brush, drawing mysterious trajectories in the air. These trajectories instantly transformed into chains of Literary Energy, binding those weapons.

Although it could only bind them for a moment, it was enough for him to pass this layer of the trial.

Just like that, under Xuandu's Literary Path Supernatural Power, the attacks of the second layer of the Secret Realm were also dissolved one by one.

Seeing a portal-shaped ring of light appear ahead again, Xuandu knew that the trial of this Secret Realm was far from over.

He took a deep breath, stepped into the portal, and entered the third layer, preparing to meet the challenges ahead.

But just as he entered the third layer—

"Boom!"

He felt as if a terrifying divine mountain had suddenly pressed down upon him, as if it were going to crush him directly! Xuandu was horrified.

One must know, he was now a Taiyi Golden Immortal; how could he not withstand the pressure of this layer of the Trial Secret Realm?

This was simply too outrageous!

Before he could recover, he felt his physical body and primordial spirit beginning to fail, as if they were about to shatter.

His expression changed drastically, and without hesitation, he crushed the jade tablet. Immediately, he felt the pressure on his entire body dissipate, and then he vanished from the Secret Realm, returning to the Primordial Land.

Seeing Xuandu suddenly appear from the Secret Realm, the crowd excitedly surrounded him. They looked at Xuandu curiously, wanting to see the results of the trial from him.

Guangchengzi of the Chan Sect, Zhao Gongming of the Jie Sect, as well as the newly arrived Duobao, Nanji Immortal, and others, were all focused on Xuandu at this moment.

"Senior Brother Xuandu, how was the trial?" Guangchengzi could not help but ask first.

Xuandu had just experienced a heart-pounding trial, and his mind had not yet fully recovered. He took a deep breath and did not immediately answer Guangchengzi's question.

At this moment, he suddenly discovered an extra Jade Slip in his hand and couldn't help but be stunned.

He examined the Jade Slip in confusion and soon discovered that it actually contained a powerful Sword Path Supernatural Power. This supernatural power was profound and mysterious; it was clearly no ordinary object. Xuandu was secretly delighted; this was clearly his harvest from the trial.

"Everyone, I need to go back and enter seclusion to digest this," Xuandu said hurriedly, ignoring the crowd, and quickly left the scene.

He knew clearly in his heart that this Sword Dao Supernatural Power was a rare opportunity for him, and he had to comprehend its mysteries as soon as possible.

The crowd looked at each other; from Xuandu's reaction, they felt the massive harvest of the trial.

For a time, everyone was impatient to enter the Trial Secret Realm themselves to explore its mysteries.

Duobao Daoren stood out first, indicating that he wanted to undergo the trial. He walked to the entrance of the Secret Realm and said to the old man guarding the pass, "I want to enter the Trial Secret Realm."

The old man guarding the pass glanced at Duobao Daoren and said indifferently, "To enter the Trial Secret Realm, you need to pay one Superior Innate Spiritual Fruit as a fee."

Before Duobao Daoren could speak, Guangchengzi was dissatisfied instead.

Guangchengzi said, "Why was it free for Xuandu to enter the Secret Realm, but we have to pay a fee?"

The old man guarding the pass said indifferently, "He is of the Human Race."

Guangchengzi was speechless.

Nanji Immortal frowned and said, "This fee is too high!"

A Superior Innate Spiritual Fruit was already considered a very precious item for disciples of the Three Teachings like them.

The old man guarding the pass glanced at him and said coldly, "Poor wretch, get lost!"

"You!"

Nanji Immortal was furious and wanted to lash out.

But before he could make a move, he suddenly felt a terrifying pressure envelop him, forcing him to retreat repeatedly, almost landing on his bottom.

He looked at the old man guarding the pass in disbelief and said, "A... a Great Luo Golden Immortal? Since when did the Human Race produce a Great Luo Golden Immortal like you?!"

The old man guarding the pass slowly withdrew his pressure and asked in return, "When did I ever say I was of the Human Race?"

(End of this chapter)