Firefly Journey

Lin Yuanran hadn't forgotten that the purpose of this trip wasn't to join the Star Moon Alliance, but to secretly investigate the truth behind the disappearance of a large number of women. It was best to uncover both paths, and since there were two of them, they naturally split up.

Most participants chose the wide and broad road, because although it was a long road and there were ferocious beasts along the way, it was a better choice than the steep path next door.

Lin Yuanran took the main road, just like when they crossed the iron chain cliff, and fell behind the main group.

Many participants were intimidated by Qingyang Daoist's words and, fearing they would miss the appointed time, went all out from the start, heading towards the mountaintop.

Lin Yuanran, however, did not take it to heart.

The rules for the entrance exam are set by people. Since it's limited to four hours, that's definitely enough time. There's no need to deliberately make it difficult. The key is the obstacles along the way.

Old Man Qingyang also mentioned that there were ferocious beasts on the main road, and Lin Yuanran really wanted to see what they looked like.

And so, Lin Yuanran wandered at the back of the line, and two hours passed by.

With no one around, he calmly adjusted the pendant that was the "sun" and said softly, "Everything is fine on my end. How about you?"

Soon, Wind Chime replied: "The situation here isn't good. Not many people choose the side path, but it's clear that they're all quite capable. So far, many people have been eliminated."

"Oh? What's going on?"

"It was as if the difficulty was deliberately increased. The road ahead became narrower and narrower, and many traps appeared. Those who were caught off guard were eliminated."

I think it's just an entrance exam; it's not helpful for our mission. I've heard that disciples who perform well in the entrance exam have the right to choose their own master.

I was thinking, if the Star Moon Alliance is truly involved in the disappearances of women nearby, it's only the higher-ups in the sect who have the capability to do so. You and I can take this opportunity to investigate further.

Feng Ling's words made sense. Lin Yuanran nodded slightly and smiled, "Then I'll have to show off a bit."

"Keep going, I'll be waiting for you at the top of the mountain."

"Don't go too far! It wouldn't be good if they noticed anything amiss."

"Will not."

After the two disconnected from the ancestral artifact, Lin Yuanran pondered how to perform exceptionally well without revealing that he was there to bluff his way into the enemy's territory...

Just as he was racking his brains, an opportunity came knocking on his door.

Logically, Lin Yuanran, being at the back of the group, shouldn't have seen many people, but the further he went, the more people there seemed to be, which was illogical.

He walked a little further and discovered the reason.

A strange beast stood blocking their path.

The strange beast had a peculiar appearance, with two horns on its head, a nose like a yak, its whole body covered in white fur, and its four hooves strong and powerful.

It did not get angry despite being surrounded by onlookers, and simply let them watch.

Lin Yuanran didn't recognize this strange beast, but he learned about its origin from the conversations of others.

The dragon has nine sons: the eldest is Qiuniu, the second is Yazi, and the third is Chaofeng, who is standing before us.

For some reason, the ancient beasts that should have been a rare sight were now blocking everyone's path. It seems that this is one of the secrets of the Star Moon Alliance.

The mocking wind lay across the road, not attacking proactively, clearly telling everyone that if they wanted to climb the mountain, they had to get past it; whether they charged through or avoided it was up to them, it all depended on their skills.

Before Lin Yuanran arrived, several cultivators possessing secret techniques had already secretly avoided Chaofeng and headed towards the mountaintop.

Those without the secret method could only watch helplessly as the wind mocked them. As more and more of these people gathered, the situation became what it is today.

Lin Yuanran was delighted when he saw this. Wasn't this giving me a chance to shine?

He believes that since it is an exam, there must be a way to pass it. If someone sneaked through before, then it is possible to succeed by going head-to-head with them.

After all, everyone here is a Qi Refining cultivator. If we were to bring out a beast that is at least at the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation stage, wouldn't that be deliberately trying to annoy people?

Lin Yuanran guessed that this beast was at most at the Foundation Establishment stage, and it couldn't be too outrageous, otherwise not many people could get past it.

During the event, many people were discussing countermeasures.

"I say, let's join forces and defeat this monster."

"Yes, we are strong when we are united. We can't get through this if we fight alone."

"Fellow Daoists, please lend me a hand!"

The cultivators in the arena were eager to try their luck and were about to launch a group attack when Lin Yuanran took the initiative.

He used his "spatial mage" ability to teleport to the front and unleashed a fiery fist that struck Chaofeng's scales.

Lin Yuanran controlled the force of his fiery punch at the Foundation Establishment stage, so that no one would notice anything amiss.

The sudden attack left a mark on the Mockingwind's scales, enraging it.

Lin Yuanran glanced at it, but did not linger in the fight. He used Blink again to bypass the beast and headed towards the mountaintop.

He knew that his every move during the entrance exam was being watched by the Star Moon Alliance's higher-ups. One punch was enough to make him stand out; there was no need to linger. Otherwise, given his level of cultivation, that casual punch could have killed the ancient divine beast.

He escaped, but the person behind him was in trouble. He was injured by a punch. Chaofeng immediately locked onto the culprit, but Lin Yuanran was too fast, and it couldn't catch up at all.

So...

A large group of people behind them suffered the consequences.

The enraged Chaofeng charged into the group of cultivators, who were in agony. They cursed Lin Yuanran's ancestors for eighteen generations in their hearts, thinking, "You can't be this cruel!"

You're the one who hit us, but we're the ones who got hit. That's not fair!

Lin Yuanran ignored the raging flood behind him and sped along, quickly reaching the mountaintop.

There, the blonde, blue-eyed girl had been waiting for a long time.

"So slow?" Wind Chime said.

Lin Yuanran smiled: "It took a little longer on the way."

Just as the two were enjoying their tender moments and sharing their experiences, a gentle breeze suddenly swept them away.

The two of them could completely resist this level of magic, but they couldn't completely resist it.

It seems that the Qingyang Taoist priest noticed their excellent performance and took them aside for a private talk.

This is the fact.

A gentle breeze carried the two of them to Qingyang Daoist's side.

Qingyang Daoist smiled and said, "Gentlemen, do you know why I brought you here?"

Lin Yuanran replied in a feigned translator's tone, "I don't know."

Wind Chime shook her head in agreement: "I don't know."

Qingyang Daoist said, "Although you two are not from our Great Xia, you are exceptionally talented. Your performance in the two trials just now was truly amazing. With your abilities, the so-called entrance test is completely unnecessary."

I brought you here to tell you that the entrance exam doesn't need to continue; you've passed.

Upon hearing this, the two appeared overjoyed.

"Really? That's great!"

Qingyang Daoist smiled and said, "Actually, the sect's higher-ups, including the Alliance Leader, were watching this exam through the 'Mirror of Reflection.' Exempting you from the exam was also the Alliance Leader's decision."

"Judging from your performance, the elders in the sect are all vying to take you as disciples. Come with me, I'll take you to the council hall."

After Qingyang Daoist finished speaking, he waved his sleeve and continued to urge the gentle breeze to take the two to see the sect's higher-ups.