“Five people have broken through the five hundred meter checkpoint, proving that our Immortal Ascension Assembly will at least have five top-grade third-rank spiritual root geniuses this time.” The man in red robes said excitedly, “I can’t wait to see how far they can go. The more geniuses, the happier I am. I wonder what kind of rewards the sect will give me.”
“How about we make a bet?” The man in blue robes said, watching the scene unfolding on the Immortal Path above, “Let’s bet where these geniuses’ limits lie.”
Within the five hundred meters from the entrance to the final end of the Jade Disc Immortal Path are those with top-grade third-rank spiritual roots. Those who successfully break through four hundred meters are top-grade second-rank, those who enter three hundred meters are top-grade first-rank, and those who enter two hundred meters are top-grade spiritual roots.
The middle-aged man in black robes turned his head in surprise and said, “Oh? Brother Hao Ran, you have such an elegant interest? Then let’s bet. What are we betting on?”
“Betting? Then you have to include me!” The man drinking on the pine tree said excitedly, “I’ll bet a pot of Immortal Brew!”
“Immortal Brew? That’s your treasure for cultivation and cultivation! You’re willing to give it up?” The middle-aged man in black robes said in surprise.
“If I want to drink this kind of wine, I can just go and grab a few pots from the old man’s wine cellar tomorrow.” The man on the pine tree laughed happily.
“A pot of Immortal Brew.” The man in blue robes nodded and noted, “Then I’ll bet three True Spirit Cleansing Pills.”
“Tsk tsk, a grand gesture! Truly worthy of being the eldest disciple of the Long Wind Gate.” The man in red robes sighed, then he said, “I’ll bet my Fire Rat Fur. You all know its specific effects and value.”
“Hehe, the Heaven Machine Gate really lacks everything except treasures.” The middle-aged man in black robes snorted coldly as he flicked his sleeve, “Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I’ll bet a promise. As long as it doesn’t violate my moral bottom line, I’m willing to do one thing for the person who obtains this promise.”
The man in blue robes nodded, “So the bet is officially made, everyone present is a witness.”
“Brother Hao Ran, you’re not asking Jian Chi if he wants to participate?” The man in red robes pointed to the white-clothed man in the corner who was still sitting in meditation and asked.
“…” The man in blue robes glanced at the white-clothed man, shook his head calmly, “Today is not the right time.”
Everyone understood the meaning of the man in blue robes’ words. As long as the man in blue robes spoke three sentences with that white-clothed man and they didn’t agree, they would fight, and the young sprouts on this Jade Disc Immortal Path would not be able to withstand the aftermath of their three sword qi.
These two… are famous rivals in the cultivation world, and I don’t know why the Immortal League sent them both to complete the task of receiving the young sprouts.
“Then I’ll bet that the most outstanding genius of this Immortal Ascension Assembly can pass two hundred meters! A top-grade spiritual root!” The middle-aged man in black robes waved his sleeve and said loudly.
“The higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment. Are you sure this is your decision, Brother Cheng Yang?” The man in blue robes said, looking at the middle-aged man in black robes.
The middle-aged man in black robes stood with his hands behind his back, not speaking, concentrating on watching those at the top who were struggling to climb.
“Okay.” The man in blue robes calmly noted the middle-aged man in black robes’ words.
“I bet that none of them can pass the four hundred meter checkpoint. The most outstanding one will stop at the current top-grade third-rank spiritual root. This is just the lower realm where talent is scarce. Even if a few geniuses suddenly appear, their talents will not be too high.” The man in blue robes said.
“Tsk.” The middle-aged man in black robes let out a barely audible snort, but he dared not directly retort because of the other’s strength.
“I bet that some of them can successfully pass three hundred meters, then fall at the two hundred meter checkpoint. The most outstanding one will be a top-grade first-rank spiritual root, not quite top-grade.” The man on the pine tree said leisurely, “I’m actually very optimistic about that beautiful girl. She’s so beautiful and has such a cold temperament, it’s right up my alley.”
“I also bet that those people can at most pass three hundred meters and fall at the two hundred meter checkpoint. These people are very talented, but top-grade spiritual root is too exaggerated. Top-grade first-rank spiritual root is just right.” The man in red robes sat cross-legged on the ground, nodding as he spoke.
“The bet is made.” The man in blue robes said.
At this time, the middle-aged man in black robes’ face suddenly changed and said, “Look at the Immortal Path! They’re already approaching the four hundred meter checkpoint!”
Everyone’s faces changed, “How fast?!”
Xiao Yan stopped. In front of him was a red-brown staircase similar to the previous ones, only this one was even redder. The jade staircase seemed to be dripping with blood.
“The four hundred meter checkpoint. Once you pass here, you’ll be a top-grade second-rank spiritual root.” The voice of Old Tool appeared in Xiao Yan’s mind.
“Oh? Only second-rank? I thought I could get a first-rank.” Xiao Yan smiled lightly, “I thought I could at least get a first-rank.”
Speaking, Xiao Yan calmly stepped onto the red jade staircase. In an instant! As if Mount Tai was pressing down, Xiao Yan’s waist sank, but he gritted his teeth and resisted this pressure, then… he crossed it!
“Well done.” Old Tool praised.
“A piece of cake.” Xiao Yan wiped the crimson blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled. He forced himself to straighten his back, step by step, continuing to walk on the staircase!
Xiao Yan successfully entered the four hundred meter checkpoint!
“Hahaha! Brother Hao Ran, thank you for the Cleansing Pills. I didn’t expect to be able to win something from the legendary Qingcheng Sword Immortal!” The man in red robes laughed and rolled around on the ground without any proper decorum, “I told you, although it’s the lower realm, geniuses will definitely not be lacking!”
Everyone remained silent, while the man in blue robes did not show much emotion about losing the bet. He just calmly looked at everything on the Immortal Path and silently noted it.
“There’s more than one person who can pass the four hundred meter checkpoint.” The middle-aged man in black robes said with a smile.
“By the way, how did you and your brother spend these past few days? A lot of people have been chasing after you! Was it dangerous? Did anything romantic happen?” The Pharmacist controlled his pace to stay level with Mo Luo Xue, and he chatted with her casually. Mo Luo Xue felt her brain was about to explode, but she still forced herself not to slap the Pharmacist’s face. After all, he was her savior.
“Hmm…” Suddenly, the Pharmacist’s body sank, but he quickly adjusted his posture and continued walking. “By the way, did you cling to your brother when you were little? Did your brother give you candy? I remember when I was young, my sister…”
Mo Luo Xue forcefully straightened her back and looked back at the blood-red staircase behind her. She looked at the Pharmacist with a nonchalant expression in surprise. They had both unknowingly crossed the four hundred meter checkpoint just now!
“Ah… I still vaguely remember my sister crying when I left home. I really didn’t want to leave her.” The Pharmacist didn’t realize anything. He continued to chatter in Mo Luo Xue’s ear.
Mo Luo Xue shook her head, sighed lightly, and continued walking!
Mo Luo Xue and the Pharmacist entered the four hundred meter checkpoint.
Luo Hou looked at the red jade staircase in front of him with a hint of disdain, “A mere staircase… humph!”
He raised his head and took a step! After a slight obstruction, he successfully broke through the four hundred meter checkpoint!
“Little sister, you… don’t be too lonely ahead. Brother is coming after you.” A rough voice suddenly rang out. Luo Hou raised an eyebrow and looked to his side. A hideous man with a ferocious face stepped over the four hundred meter checkpoint in one step!
Luo Hou and the hideous man successfully entered the four hundred meter checkpoint.
“Is this the chasm?” A man exuding a great Confucian aura stood in front of the red jade staircase with a folding fan in his hand, smiling softly, “As the ancients said, those who do not stop because of the difficulty of climbing will surely reach the summit.”
He laughed loudly, then opened his folding fan and shook it, before stepping over the four hundred meter checkpoint!
The unnamed Confucian scholar successfully entered the four hundred meter checkpoint.
A total of six top geniuses successfully entered the four hundred meter range!