King of Ten Thousand Years

Luo Tian pondered the first trial for a moment and came up with a plan.

After all, he was now a Middle Tier Spirit Sea Realm cultivator and had even practiced several Earth Level Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques.

The content of this trial was a Mortal Level Boxing Martial Skill, which was relatively easy.

Based on the First Technique and the subsequent ones, Luo Tian smoothly devised the second technique.

POW! POW POW!

He started moving in the Martial Arts Arena. His fists let out heavy, whistling sounds as they tore through the air, unleashing explosive beams of fist light.

Soon, Luo Tian finished his demonstration.

”Passed!”

A cold, mechanical voice sounded out.

The content on the light screen dimmed and vanished, then new content appeared.

’What will the second test be?’

Luo Tian gazed up in anticipation.

To the right of his Martial Arts Arena, there was actually another one.

Ying Feihang was undergoing his trial here. He had completed the first trial even faster than Luo Tian.

”The second trial is a Palm Technique!”

A smile appeared on Ying Feihang’s face.

His greatest strength was Palm Techniques, so he would undoubtedly pass with ease.

In truth, there was an element of luck in every trial. With good luck, one could perform at their peak and achieve a score close to their absolute limit.

’Luo Tian, oh, Luo Tian, this time, you’re completely finished.’

Ying Feihang sneered.

He had just been released and could already get his revenge, even viciously suppressing Luo Tian.

Nothing could make him happier.

...

Outside, the events here had been deliberately exaggerated and spread throughout the entire Upper Sect.

Many disciples, ”drawn by the fame,” had gathered outside the Four Grotto Heavens.

”I’d like to see what gives this Luo Tian the audacity to make such a bold claim!”

”Has Luo Tian already gone in? He’ll probably come out soon. Let’s see how he can show his face then!”

The newly arrived disciples all jeered.

Xiao Feng had also just arrived.

’Luo Tian, what on earth are you doing?’

He murmured to himself.

As the former number one on the Chilong Dynasty’s Human List, he had been repeatedly defeated by Luo Tian.

Xiao Feng believed Luo Tian was a treacherous and cunning person who would never do something so foolish.

But this time, he also didn’t believe Luo Tian could perform that well.

’Oh, Luo Tian, how could you be so impulsive and say something so outrageous...’

Ning Xin’s face was filled with worry, but there was nothing she could do.

A moment ago, she had thought Luo Tian had listened to her and wouldn’t confront Han Yuan. But then Luo Tian had suddenly spouted a series of ”astonishing words,” leaving her completely stunned.

”Hehehe, Brother Han, I heard there’s a good show to watch here!”

A laugh as clear and beautiful as a silver bell rang out.

A woman with sapphire-blue hair approached. Her skin was as smooth as fine jade, and she possessed a noble and captivating aura.

Next to this woman was a man with a broad, composed face—it was none other than Ying Feihang’s senior brother, Qiao Hai.

”Core Disciples!”

Many disciples were startled and quickly cleared a path.

The arrival of two Core Disciples made the ”good show” even more lively.

”Brother Qiao, what do you think of this show?”

Han Yuan said with a hint of pride.

”Not bad.”

Qiao Hai offered a faint smile.

”However, it’s quite suspicious that this kid walked right into the trap.”

The blue-haired woman mused.

”The reason is simple. He offended my Master. Throughout the entire Upper Sect, the disciples dislike him, and the upper echelons will reject him. Even if Luo Tian tried to find a master, I doubt many of the higher-ups would accept him.”

Qiao Hai said with a placid smile.

All of this was due to the Third Elder’s power and status. His every move influenced the entire Yunxiao Sect.

Luo Tian was caught in such an awkward situation, facing immense pressure. He could be dealt with and killed by them at any moment.

”...So, he’s like a cornered dog jumping over a wall, trying to make a last-ditch effort this way to attract the attention of the Sect’s upper echelons.”

”Brother Qiao’s analysis makes sense!”

Han Yuan nodded. He hadn’t thought of that before.

”Unfortunately for him, the other side of the wall is also a dead end,” Qiao Hai chuckled.

The difficulty of the Creation Grotto Heaven was universally acknowledged.

Even the number one among the top ten Core Disciples wouldn’t dare claim the Creation Grotto Heaven was simple.

Moreover, the trials of the Creation Grotto Heaven were random, making it very difficult to cheat.

Throughout history, no one had ever been found cheating inside the Creation Grotto Heaven.

”After this, won’t Luo Tian be completely finished?”

Han Yuan laughed heartily.

Indeed.

Making a bold claim to attract attention, only to end up as a grandstanding clown, a laughingstock.

It was unlikely any of the higher-ups would be willing to take on such a disciple.

「At the same time.」

In a quiet courtyard within a forbidden area of the Yunxiao Sect.

”Granny Yun, please, just help him.”

A graceful woman with her face veiled by a light scarf clutched the arm of the silver-haired old woman before her, her eyes filled with pleading.

”Miss, I just helped him not long ago!”

The silver-haired old woman said, shaking her head.

If she hadn’t secretly intervened, the one who would have been imprisoned was not Ying Feihang, but Luo Tian.

”Then help him one more time.”

The white-robed woman said immediately.

”Miss, you’ve forgotten our agreement!”

”I will only intervene to help him when his life is in danger.”

The silver-haired old woman’s white eyebrows furrowed as she spoke with displeasure.

”Xiaotian must have been forced into this. If you don’t help him, he’ll suffer, and then his life will be in danger.”

The white-robed woman’s eyes were filled with worry.

”Then we’ll talk when the time comes!”

The silver-haired old woman snorted.

”Then I’ll go see him now.”

The white-robed woman’s expression became resolute.

”Miss, please adhere to our agreement!”

The silver-haired old woman stood up, and a terrifying, grayish-white aura erupted from her, instantly sealing the entire room.

She walked out slowly, and the door slammed shut. The white-robed woman inside couldn’t get out, no matter what she tried.

”If his life is in danger, I will act! But if you insist on seeing him, Miss, then I will have no choice but to break our agreement...”

The silver-haired old woman said calmly, but a faint hint of killing intent surfaced in her eyes as she finished speaking.

The current situation was one she was happy to see.

Once Luo Tian failed, he would become a laughingstock, ostracized and suppressed, forced to live on the very fringes, at the very bottom of the Upper Sect.

Luo Tian’s enemies could easily finish him off.

When that happened, Granny Yun could save Luo Tian’s life and make him leave the Yunxiao Sect, leave the young miss’s side.

...

Inside the Creation Grotto Heaven.

Luo Tian had already completed six trials in succession.

BZZZT!

This time, a dynamic image appeared on the light screen before him.

In the image, a blue-robed youth was locked in a deadly battle with a giant black bear.

The blue-robed youth’s cultivation was at the Half-step Spirit Sea Realm, and so was the giant bear’s. However, relying on its superior physique, the bear had completely suppressed the youth.

”Please create three swordsmanship techniques, no higher than Spirit Level Low Grade, to help the youth in the image turn the tables.”

The cold, mechanical voice sounded out.

’Thank goodness it’s swordsmanship!’

Luo Tian sighed.

The trials had been getting progressively harder.

The previous trial had been very difficult for Luo Tian, and it had taken him a great deal of time to pass.

’Three swordsmanship techniques...’

Luo Tian closed his eyes and began to formulate a plan.

The Celestial Star Sword Technique he had once cultivated could certainly help the blue-robed youth deal with the giant bear.

But that swordsmanship was Spirit Level Middle Grade.

So, Luo Tian weakened the technique, selected three moves that were particularly effective against the giant bear, and demonstrated them on the spot.

After he finished demonstrating the swordsmanship.

”Passed!”

Immediately after, Luo Tian faced the next question.

On the light screen, the contents of a staff technique Martial Skill appeared. Its tier was Spirit Level Middle Grade!

This Martial Skill only showed the content from the Third-Layer onward.

”Please complete the content of the first two layers!”

The indifferent voice sounded out.

’A staff technique!’

Luo Tian frowned and fell into deep thought.

A staff technique was truly going to be difficult.

Besides, all beginnings are difficult. This Martial Skill only had its later parts, not the beginning. For a layman to complete the first two layers, one could only imagine the difficulty.

Luo Tian estimated that even if he could pass this test, it would take a very long time.

’Celestial Book!’

Luo Tian chose to use the power of the Celestial Book.

His consciousness arrived in the Celestial Book World, where the simple, cyan Celestial Book slowly unfurled.

”Celestial Book, complete the first two layers of this staff technique Martial Skill!” Luo Tian commanded.

BZZZT!

The power of the Celestial Book began to drain. It only consumed half a page to complete the task.

The first two layers of that staff technique Martial Skill flooded into Luo Tian’s mind.

’It consumed so little?’

Luo Tian was a little surprised.

Thinking it over, it made sense. The Celestial Book’s Inference was based on Luo Tian’s own level and the level of his Creation Technique.

That staff technique Martial Skill was just one of the lowest types of Spirit Level Middle Grade, so it was normal for the consumption to be relatively low.

In fact, for problems related to the Meridian Opening Realm, the consumption for the Celestial Book’s Inference might even be negligible.

Luo Tian walked to the edge of the Martial Arts Arena, took a staff from the weapon rack, and immediately began to practice.

”Passed!”

Immediately after, Luo Tian received the next test.

”Please create a Spear Technique Martial Skill of your own. Spirit Level Middle Grade will suffice!”

A Spear Technique was another category Luo Tian was completely unfamiliar with, and Spirit Level Middle Grade was still quite difficult.

Luo Tian once again used the power of the Celestial Book to casually deduce a Spear Technique Martial Skill. It was also one of the lowest types of Spirit Level Middle Grade, so the consumption was very low.

”Passed!”

After his demonstration, the cold voice echoed.

The difficulty of the subsequent tests gradually increased. Even in areas Luo Tian was skilled in, he found them somewhat difficult to solve.

Luo Tian simply decided to hand everything over to the Celestial Book.

Fortunately, he still had two thousand Spiritual Essence Coins on hand, which he could use to replenish the Celestial Book’s power at any time.

’I wonder how many points I have now!’

Luo Tian murmured.

If he had too few points, it would be humiliating.

Likewise, Luo Tian didn’t want his score to be too high.

These trials were indeed very difficult for ordinary people. Even Core Disciple Han Yuan had only managed to get 28,000 points.

With the Celestial Book, as long as he had enough Spiritual Essence Coins, Luo Tian could even clear every single trial and potentially get one or two hundred thousand points. But that would undoubtedly be too shocking and would only bring him harm.

’Right, the Inference...’

Luo Tian didn’t need an exact number. Deducing an approximate score wouldn’t be a problem.

If the people outside knew that Luo Tian, inside the Creation Grotto Heaven, wasn’t worried about the trials at all but was instead worried about his score being too high, who knows how they would feel.

After an Inference, Luo Tian got an approximate value.

’If I leave now, my score would be around 25,000 points...’

This score was still lower than Han Yuan’s.

But Luo Tian had already found the first few trials difficult to solve and had to use the Celestial Book’s power.

This showed that Han Yuan, one of the top ten Core Disciples, actually had real substance.

’It’s just a shame that this time, I really am going to cheat...’

The corners of Luo Tian’s mouth curled up.