Free Web NovelChapter 380: Chapter 379: Reaching the Summit
"This... how is this possible!" the Martial Artists who had been jeering roared, watching Shen Haoran’s group of three ascend the stone steps, one steady step at a time.
Shen Haoran’s group clearly had the weakest strength among everyone present. They had clearly been idiots for choosing to face three times the Divine Martial pressure. So why couldn’t these onlookers even climb under one-time pressure, while the three of them were ascending with such ease? They looked as relaxed as if they were strolling through their own backyards, taking one unhurried, steady step after another.
Flames of jealousy surged in the hearts of those Martial Artists. Their gazes were venomous as they stared at Shen Haoran, who was wreathed in Black Flames, his aura soaring to the heavens. They cursed him inwardly, ’Fall! It would be best if the triple Divine Martial pressure crushed you into a pulp halfway up the mountain!’
The failed Martial Artists at the base of the mountain were filled with jealousy, while the remaining Martial Artists at the summit were wide-eyed with shock. In their eyes, the triple Divine Martial pressure that should have been a death sentence seemed nonexistent before Shen Haoran’s group. Furthermore, the aura emanating from Shen Haoran made their hearts tremble. The domineering intent contained within that aura seemed to look down on the very heavens. It perfectly embodied the phrase: dominating the universe, second to none!
"Hey, have you guys noticed? The two people behind Shen Haoran aren’t actually using any strength at all," a Martial Artist suddenly whispered.
Hearing this, everyone focused their senses, and the result was just as the Martial Artist had said. Murong Wanqing and Han Xu weren’t exerting any effort. It seemed that throughout the entire process, only Shen Haoran was doing the work. This meant he was single-handedly resisting the triple Divine Martial pressure, not even letting the slightest bit leak past him. That was why Murong Wanqing and Han Xu, hiding behind him, were so relaxed.
When Shen Haoran had said he would bring his two companions up the mountain with him, it turned out he didn’t mean they would brave it together using their combined strength. He was literally *carrying* them up!
Nearby, Ouyang Shaoyu’s face instantly darkened at the sight. Gazing at Shen Haoran’s leisurely ascent, murderous intent surged in his heart. This Shen Haoran had ruined his plans time and time again and had repeatedly humiliated him in front of everyone. Ouyang Shaoyu could not let such a person live.
Not only did Ouyang Shaoyu look displeased, but on the other side, Xue Shitian’s expression was also rather grim. Sensing Shen Haoran’s incredibly domineering aura, an unsettling feeling rose in his heart. He had gravely underestimated this junior brother of his. For a fleeting moment, he felt that his own status in the Celestial Spirit Sect, and even in the entire Northern Domain, was being challenged. As a result, he now felt not a shred of goodwill toward Shen Haoran.
Within the entire Divine Martial Realm, the only ones currently happy for Shen Haoran were Jian Wushuang and the Divine Martial Elder. Nameless’s face was hidden within a black robe, so their expression was unclear.
Jian Wushuang already admired Shen Haoran’s character. When he saw that Shen Haoran, with the mere strength of a Tier Two Spirit Marquis, had forcibly withstood the triple Divine Martial pressure, and on top of that was so deeply loyal to his friends, he knew this was a person absolutely worth befriending.
As for the Divine Martial Elder, his face was a bit awkward. Just moments ago, he had called Shen Haoran arrogant and temperamentally unstable. And the result? Shen Haoran had proven with his own strength that it wasn’t arrogance, but true confidence. In that instant, Shen Haoran’s standing in the Divine Martial Elder’s eyes skyrocketed to an unbelievable height!
Shen Haoran was oblivious to the crowd’s awe and jealousy. In reality, he wasn’t as relaxed as he appeared. The triple Divine Martial pressure was still formidable. The Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique inside him was already operating at its peak, and the Primordial Small World within his Dantian had begun to tremble. Wisps of the Power of Chaos drifted out from the Primordial Small World, continuously resisting the external Divine Martial pressure.
Meanwhile, Murong Wanqing and Han Xu, following behind Shen Haoran, gazed at his ramrod-straight back with complicated feelings. ’If we weren’t so weak, Shen Haoran wouldn’t have to bear the triple Divine Martial pressure for us, and it wouldn’t be so hard on him.’ At that moment, an extreme desire for strength ignited within them both.
As time passed, Shen Haoran drew closer and closer to the summit. Finally, under the crowd’s complicated gazes, he stepped onto the blood-red earth of the mountaintop. With that, the third trial finally came to a close.
There were now twelve people on the summit. Shen Haoran’s group of three stood out conspicuously among them, because aside from the three of them, the rest were all at least Tier Eight Spirit Marquis or stronger. And then there was Shen Haoran’s side, which included an anomaly like him, a Tier Two Spirit Marquis.
"Brother Shen, I never expected you to have such ability. You’ve truly astonished me!" Jian Wushuang walked up and said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration.
"Just lucky, that’s all," Shen Haoran said humbly, waving his hand. He then looked around, observing the situation on the mountaintop.
At that moment, Shen Haoran and his companions were standing on the edge of a massive, deep pit. The surrounding land was entirely blood-red, and waves of pure Energy emanated from the crimson soil, swirling in the air so thickly they were almost visible to the naked eye.
"This huge pit in front of us is the Divine Martial Blood Pool. The Divine Martial Essence Blood within the Blood Pool hasn’t emerged yet, but it should be soon. The Energy contained within the Divine Martial Blood Pool is immense. Even after the Blood Pool disappears, the residual Energy will continue to erode the surrounding land, which is why the ground beneath our feet looks like this." Seeing Shen Haoran sizing up the area, Jian Wushuang enthusiastically explained. Shen Haoran listened in amazement, his interest in the Divine Martial Blood Pool growing even stronger.
"Congratulations, you have successfully passed the third trial!" Just as Shen Haoran and Jian Wushuang were talking, the Divine Martial Elder’s figure abruptly appeared before everyone. He looked at the group with a smile, his gaze finally resting on Shen Haoran. freёwebnovel.com
"I have good news for you all. Because Shen Haoran triggered the triple Divine Martial pressure at the end, it has caused the Divine Martial Blood Pool to open ahead of schedule. Therefore, the fourth round of the trial is canceled!" the Divine Martial Elder announced.
Hearing this, everyone’s faces lit up with joy, and their attention shifted completely from Shen Haoran to the Divine Martial Elder.
"However, there are only ten spots to enter the Divine Martial Blood Pool. Shen Haoran passed the trial of triple Divine Martial pressure and has already earned the Divine Martial Blood Pool’s recognition, so he does not count toward those ten spots. This means that among the eleven of you, one person must leave. That person will have no chance to enter the Divine Martial Blood Pool!" the Divine Martial Elder said, his tone suddenly shifting. freewebnøvel.coɱ
When they heard the Divine Martial Elder’s words, everyone on the mountaintop stiffened, and the atmosphere grew tense. They had all come for the Divine Martial Blood Pool, and having struggled so hard to make it to the final step, naturally, no one was willing to leave...
