Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 2332 - 2335: Breaking Through Sky Demon Mountain: Ling Xiao’s Dilemma

"Sky Demon Mountain? Sky Demon Peak?"

Ling Xiao found these two terms somewhat intriguing.

"That’s right, several tens of miles outside the center of Eight Immortals County City, there’s a Sky Demon Mountain!

This Sky Demon Mountain was occupied by powerful monster beasts and heavenly demons hundreds of years ago, extremely perilous.

Your task in the first round is to break through the layers of obstacles set up by the heavenly demons and monster beasts, and ultimately reach the peak of Sky Demon Mountain, called Sky Demon Peak!"

The Black Immortal Mountain Master explained.

"That’s all?"

Ling Xiao was a bit curious. Such a task didn’t seem very difficult.

"Don’t be too quick to celebrate.

This Sky Demon Mountain is over eight thousand meters high, covered in snow all year round, and extremely cold! It’s the favorite trial grounds for our Eight Immortals Mountain disciples.

The harsh environment, powerful monster beasts and heavenly demons make Sky Demon Mountain terrifying!"

The Black Immortal Mountain Master reminded: "The strongest heavenly demons and monster beasts in Sky Demon Mountain have reached the Third Level Hell Peak or One Star Early Stage of Third Level Hell, comparable to the Third Layer of Ghost Prison.

The monster beasts aren’t much, but the key is the heavenly demons—they are intelligent, so be sure to watch out for them."

"Understood, Mountain Master."

Ling Xiao nodded, realizing that if the Black Immortal Mountain Master was so concerned, this Sky Demon Mountain was definitely not a good place.

"There’s another troublesome matter: the assessment for conquering Sky Demon Mountain is not a solo battle but a team of five!"

Black Immortal Mountain Master added.

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao frowned immediately.

He hadn’t been in Eight Immortals Mountain for long, and didn’t have many friends. If he took the assessment solo, he might have a chance, but once teamed up, it might not be the case.

"And the even more troublesome part is that to pass the first round, all five members of the team must reach Sky Demon Peak alive. If one person dies, it counts as a failure."

The Black Immortal Mountain Master dropped another bombshell that displeased Ling Xiao.

This seemed like a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for him as a newcomer.

Who could he team up with?

En Renfeng, Lin Yang, Cheng Feiying, but even then, one person would still be missing.

Was he supposed to count Zhou Tong in?

That definitely wouldn’t work.

Zhou Tong wasn’t on good terms with him; how could he possibly help him wholeheartedly?

He might even sabotage him deliberately to ruin his assessment.

"This is a bit troublesome."

Ling Xiao sighed inwardly.

"How is victory determined then? Whoever reaches Sky Demon Peak first wins?"

Ling Xiao asked.

Despite the annoyance of teaming up, it was best to first clarify things he didn’t know.

"No, according to the rules, as long as you reach Sky Demon Peak within three days, it’s fine.

The key to determining victory is the ’Soul Lock Badge’."

The Black Immortal Mountain Master shook his head.

"What is the Soul Lock Badge?"

Ling Xiao asked curiously.

"The Soul Lock Badge is a special magical treasure of Eight Immortals Mountain. Once you perform blood droplet recognition and wear it, it can show the wearer’s physical condition.

Each of the hundred disciples participating in this assessment has one. Your task is to try to seize as many Soul Lock Badges from others as possible.

Ultimately, the four teams with the most Soul Lock Badges, totaling twenty people, will proceed to the second round of assessment."

The Black Immortal Mountain Master specially reminded Ling Xiao: "Try not to kill anyone easily as the Soul Lock Badge records everything, and it can be quite troublesome later on. Of course, there are exceptions in special circumstances.

After all, you’ve made many enemies; if someone tries to kill you, you wouldn’t choose to just surrender, and I can understand that."

"What if we encounter danger and want to call for help?"

Ling Xiao asked again.

"It’s simple. Your Soul Lock Badge has a function to release a rescue signal once.

If you truly can’t continue the assessment, then release the signal, and experts from the sect will come to rescue you.

Unless it’s an irresistible accident, you shouldn’t die.

Any other questions?"

The Black Immortal Mountain Master asked.

Ling Xiao thought for a moment. He had essentially understood the assessment of conquering Sky Demon Mountain.

Ultimately, the first round is about martial artists’ relationships and team cooperation.

Individual ability is indeed important, but definitely not the key factor.

Because if even one member of your team is eliminated, the entire team will be disqualified.

You must keep your team intact while also acquiring as many Soul Lock Badges as possible under these conditions.

The folks at Eight Immortals Mountain really came up with a difficult test.

But luckily, Ling Xiao wasn’t always a lone ranger; he did have friends, and he had led armies to battle before.

Cooperation wasn’t an issue for him.

Especially since he understood array formations, which are crucial for boosting team combat strength.

This first round seemed difficult for him, but in reality, it was quite the opposite, almost as if tailor-made for him.

"I don’t have any other questions, but forming a team might be a bit difficult."

Ling Xiao said with a wry smile.

"I’ve considered this for you; Cheng Feiying, Lin Yang, and your senior brother En Renfeng, along with you, make four people.

Just need to find one more person.

Zhou Tong has already joined another team, so he can’t team up with you. Interestingly, Qinɡ Luan Hua from Blue-Green Immortal Mountain is isolated, perhaps she can join your team."

The Black Immortal Mountain Master spoke with some furrowed brows when mentioning Qinɡ Luan Hua.

"Mountain Master, feel free to speak your mind."

Ling Xiao said.

To ensure the assessment went smoothly, he had to understand all his team members.

En Renfeng was straightforward, a martial fool.

Cheng Feiying was his friend, with considerable strength and some complex feelings involved, which he hoped was just his imagination.

Lin Yang was his good brother, not very strong, but highly loyal.

He really didn’t know much about this Qinɡ Luan Hua.

"Qinɡ Luan Hua is second in talent only to Sha Mo Yun and Chi Ling’er, and her strength closely follows those two.

But as you know, geniuses tend to be proud. Qinɡ Luan Hua is no exception—she’s almost a lone ranger in Blue-Green Immortal Mountain, with hardly any friends.

Her most frequent saying is, ’Teammates are a burden, totally unnecessary!’"

The Black Immortal Mountain Master said with a wry smile.

"Sounds like she’s been burned by teammates before, hence the psychological shadows.

She might disdain us few."

Ling Xiao chuckled.

"Perhaps she only disdains you."

The Black Immortal Mountain Master smiled: "Lin Yang currently has a cultivation level higher than yours, reaching Late Stage of Second Level Hell.

While you’re a First Transformation Martial Artist, you’re only at First Layer Hell’s Peak.

Frankly, apart from your few friends, none of the other participants would want to team up with you."

These words sounded harsh indeed.

Yet Ling Xiao only smiled.

Other people’s disdain is his motivation; he wants everyone to know that only those who follow him, Ling Xiao, may achieve success.

And those who disdain him are bound to be utterly humiliated!

Ling Xiao actually enjoyed watching the dumbfounded yet helpless expressions of those who underestimated him.

It was truly satisfying.