Cultivation Online

Chapter 1897  The Requirements to Pass the Trial

”I know you can create whatever rules you want, but isnʼt 10,000,000 points asking for too much? One can get several powerful treasures with that many points.” Yuan tried to convince the Sect Leader to be reasonable.

However, the Sect Leader remained firm on his price and said, ”Ten million points. I wonʼt accept a single point less.”

Yuan then said, ”How about this? I am willing to pay 10,000,000 points, but can I pay you later? I want to follow Elder Sun to the Desolate Continent, but I need at least half a year to collect that many points.”

The Sect Leader did not immediately respond. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke, ”Since I know youʼre more than capable of collecting that many points, Iʼm willing to delay your payment for one year. However, for every year you fail to pay me, I will add another ten million points to your debt. If you fail to pay me back within 4 years, I will disqualify you from the trial. What do you think?”

Yuan immediately nodded, ”I accept.”

”Very well. Any more questions?”

Yuan then asked his second question, ”How do we complete the trial? What is our actual goal? Because right now, it isnʼt clear what weʼre actually supposed to do here.”

In response, the Sect Leader raised three fingers and said, ”In order to complete the trial, you must achieve three things. One, accumulate a hundred million points. The points you have already spent still count. Two, become a Core Disciple. Last but not least, fully master the Peerless Immortal Technique. The first one to achieve these three goals will inherit my legacy. Simple enough, right?”

”...”

Yuan could only sigh inwardly at the sheer audacity of these goals. Though they appeared simple and straightforward on the surface, they were anything but. Each would demand an immense amount of time and effort, especially the last one, which might require oneʼs lifetime to accomplish.

In order to acquire a hundred million points, one would need to spend at least 50 months inside the center region of the Hunting Grounds while hunting at Yuanʼs pace, as he would acquire about 2 million points a month if he spent all of his time hunting magical beasts.

Becoming a Core Disciple was no simple feat either. It required not only the accumulation of 1,000 contribution points but also reaching the esteemed realm of Spirit Enlightenment—a milestone that, for those without the Heaven Refining Physique, would take decades of relentless cultivation to achieve.

Yet, even these arduous requirements paled in comparison to the final trial, which was simply outrageous. In all of history, only a single individual had ever perfected the Peerless Immortal Technique—the founder of the Immortal Monastery himself. Compared to such an impossible feat, the other requirements were mere childʼs play, like pebbles before a towering mountain.

”Do you really expect one of us to perfect the Peerless Immortal Technique?” Yuan said. ”If you didnʼt want anyone to inherit your legacy, you couldʼve just said so. Instead, youʼre making us chase after a near-impossible goal without even telling us about it. If I hadnʼt spent 100,000 points to ask a question, who knows how long it wouldʼve taken us to realize the goal.”

Instead of taking offense at Yuanʼs words, the Sect Leaderʼs lips curled into a wide grin, his gaze unwavering as he spoke with absolute conviction.

”So what if it takes a long time? Even if it requires millions of years to complete, I will not lower the goals. This is the bare minimum I expect from the one who dares to inherit my legacy. If you lack the patience, then leave—no one is forcing you to partake in this trial.”

He paused for a moment before adding, ”Besides, time flows much slower in this world. No matter how long you spend here, the outside world will barely notice your absence.”

”How long has passed in the real world?” Yuan then asked.

”I consider that a question, so itʼll cost you 100,000 points if you want an answer,” the Sect Leader warned him.

”I still want to know,” Yuan answered without hesitation.

The Sect Leader then responded, ”Although youʼve spent a few years in this world, only four months have passed in your world.”

”Only four months?” Yuan was quite surprised to learn this information.

”Alright, your ten minutes is up. If you want to continue our conversation, come back with another million points—after you return your debt.”

Before Yuan could even respond, the Sect Leader waved his sleeves, teleporting Yuan outside.

”Oh? When did you come out?” Yuanʼs sudden appearance startled Elder Sun a little.

”Just now.”

”I see. What did you talk to the Sect Leader about, if you donʼt mind me asking?”

”I donʼt mind. I basically asked him to let me leave the sect to follow you.”

”What?! Why would you want to follow me?! Iʼm not leaving the sect to play!” Elder Sun was baffled to hear that Yuan wanted to follow her to the Desolate Continent.

”I am well aware. However, I have always been interested in the Desolate Continent, and I saw this as a chance to fulfill my dream of going there.”

Elder Sun rubbed her eyes and sighed, ”No, I cannot let you follow me to such a dangerous place. You may be a genius, but youʼre still only a Spirit Grandmaster, not to mention your lack of experience in the outside world.”

”It may be dangerous, but I am not worried at all because I know you will protect me, Elder Sun,” Yuan said with a beaming smile, leaving her speechless.

”Just how thick is your skin? Do you even know what the meaning of shame is?”

Yuan shrugged and said, ”Regardless, I already received the Sect Leaderʼs permission. If you wonʼt bring me with you, Iʼll just have to go alone.”

”Y-You stubborn brat! Why canʼt you just listen to me, your master, for once?! Youʼre just as reckless and stubborn as Tian Yang! No... youʼre even worse than him!” Elder Sun shouted at him, her fists clenched tightly.