NABC Chapter 146 Trial 1
Chapter 146 Trial 1
As the last beam of teleportation light fell, the enormous blood-red portal slowly dissipated in the center of the plaza.
Lu Xuan was the first figure to appear in everyone's sight.
His crimson robe was spotless, and his expression remained as calm as ever.
Behind him, Pang Dahai followed eagerly out.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Gucheng, Li Yao, and others were teleported out one after another.
However, compared to Lu Xuan's composure, the expressions on the faces of the others were not pleasant.
Li Yao, in particular, had one side of her face swollen up, and her eyes were filled with complex emotions, yet also with deep fear, as she looked at Lu Xuan without daring to meet his gaze.
The massive light screen above the platform finally froze at this moment.
First place: Lieyang Peak, Lu Xuan, points: 9999.
Second place: Tianjian Peak, Ye Gucheng, points: 6200.
Third place: Dan Dingfeng, Li Yao, points: 3500.
When the results came out, although everyone had expected it, it still caused quite a stir.
Elder Chi Huo sat on the high platform, his old face beaming like a chrysanthemum.
He even turned his head and raised his eyebrows at the sword-obsessed elder with a livid face and the embarrassed old medicine master beside him.
"Oh, I'm so sorry everyone."
"It seems that this year's Rookie of the Year award still belongs to our Lieyang Peak."
"My judgment has indeed improved slightly."
Elder Sword Maniac snorted coldly and closed his eyes, preferring to ignore it.
At this moment, the deputy sect leader stood up, waved his hand, and once again, a vast pressure enveloped the entire area.
Everyone fell silent.
"Trial over."
"The rankings have been determined. The rewards for the top ten will be distributed to you by the stewards shortly."
"Now, please invite the first three disciples to step forward."
Lu Xuan, Ye Gucheng, and Li Yao walked out from the crowd and stood below the high platform.
The deputy sect leader looked at the three of them, his gaze lingering on Lu Xuan for a moment longer.
"According to the sect's rules, the top three in the trial will receive not only the regular rewards, but also a chance to enter the sect's treasure pavilion to select treasures."
"The first-place winner can choose three items."
"The second-place winner can choose two items."
"Third place winners can choose one item."
"Now, come with me."
After speaking, the vice sect leader swept his sleeves, and a gentle force lifted the three of them up, transforming them into a stream of light that flew towards a suspended mountain peak deep within the Ziyang Sect.
The Treasure Pavilion is a vital location for the Ziyang Sect.
The entire pavilion has nine floors and is constructed entirely of an unknown type of ancient blue-green wood, with countless powerful restrictions flowing within it.
An elderly, white-haired and frail-looking elder was lying on a deck chair by the door, basking in the sun.
The deputy sect leader landed with the three of them and respectfully bowed to the elder guarding the pavilion.
"Uncle-Master, the top three finishers from this year's trial have been brought here."
The elder guarding the pavilion slowly opened his somewhat cloudy eyes and his gaze swept over the three of them.
When his gaze fell on Lu Xuan, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his previously cloudy eyes, but it quickly returned to normal.
"Go in."
"Remember, you only have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
What you get depends entirely on chance; you can't force it.
The elder guarding the pavilion waved his hand, and the door to the treasure pavilion behind him creaked open slowly.
An ancient and weathered aura wafted out from within.
Without hesitation, Lu Xuan stepped inside first.
Ye Gucheng followed closely behind.
Li Yao gritted his teeth, covered his swollen face, and walked at the back with his head down.
The interior of the treasure pavilion is not as cramped as it appears from the outside.
It is a separate space inside.
Countless orbs of light, like stars in the sky, floated in this space.
Each ball of light contained a treasure.
There were swords radiating a chilling aura, elixirs with flowing crimson patterns, and jade slips inscribed with runes.
Most of these treasures are of the Xuan-level quality.
Occasionally, one could even see a few clusters of light emanating earth-rank fluctuations flash by.
"Is this the true strength of the Ziyang Sect?"
Looking at the treasures scattered across the sky, Lu Xuan nodded inwardly.
Although in his previous life, most of these things were just trash.
But now in the lower realms, it is indeed considered a decent collectible.
"You only have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, so hurry up."
Lu Xuan said something indifferently, then ignored the other two and released his divine sense to search for something useful to him in the sky full of light.
Li Yao could only choose one item, so he was extremely cautious.
He watched Lu Xuan's retreating figure, a fleeting look of resentment flashing in his eyes.
But it was soon replaced by greed.
He urgently needs a protective treasure or a rare item that can increase the success rate of alchemy so that he can find an opportunity to take revenge in the future.
After wandering around for a while, he finally locked onto a cluster of light emitting a green glow.
He reached out and grabbed it.
The ball of light shattered, and a small, palm-sized, emerald-green shield fell into his hand.
"Azure Wood Spirit Shield, a low-grade Earth-level artifact!"
Li Yao was overjoyed.
This is a defensive earth-based artifact!
With this, even if you encounter an attack from a Heavenly Origin Realm expert, you can withstand it to some extent.
He carefully put away the small shield and stepped aside warily, afraid that Lu Xuan would come and snatch it away.
On the other hand, Ye Gucheng's goal was very clear.
He was a pure sword cultivator, and he disdained those pills and magical treasures.
His gaze lingered on those few orbs of light radiating sharp sword energy.
In the end, he chose two things.
A longsword, entirely ice-blue and radiating a chilling aura, is named Frostbite and is a mid-grade Earth-level weapon.
There is also a stone that is only the size of a thumb, yet it exudes an astonishing sword intent, called the Enlightenment Stone.
After obtaining these two items, a hint of satisfaction appeared on Ye Gucheng's usually cold and stern face.
With these two treasures as aids, his strength will surely be further enhanced.
……
Lu Xuan was still wandering aimlessly among those orbs of light.
He had three chances to choose, so naturally he made good use of them.
"This is terrible."
"This is of no use."
"This... is just so-so."
As Lu Xuan walked forward, he mentally commented on the items he came into contact with.
How sharp his eye is!
What others consider treasures are, in his eyes, nothing more than defective products with all sorts of flaws.
As he walked deeper into this space, the Primordial Pearl within his body suddenly trembled slightly.
Lu Xuan suddenly stopped in his tracks.
His gaze fell upon a very inconspicuous, even somewhat dim, ball of light in the corner.
The ball of light was not as dazzling as the other treasures; instead, it looked rather dull and gray.
However, according to the Hongmeng Pearl, this ball of light contained an extremely obscure fluctuation.