Translator: Silavin
Amidst the somewhat excessive verbal assaults, Manager Lin, who had led the Outer Sect disciples in, found his expression growing increasingly dark.
Originally, he had had no intention of bringing Qin Yichen. He did not know how this young man had learned of the news, and moreover, not a single Outer Sect Disciple had dared challenge him!
A mere Early Stage Martial Emperor… Even if he could enter the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, his contribution would be pathetically minimal!
The Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, entirely formed from condensed pure World Energy, possessed effects that could enable rapid advancement. However, entering it also depended on an individual’s Physique!
If one’s physical body was slightly inferior, they would not be able to withstand the pressure the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake brought, let alone absorb and cultivate within it!
The Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake.
Visible Yuan Energy pervaded the lake’s surface. At a glance, it resembled a holyland. Within the lake, liquid World Energy occasionally surged and churned, emanating an extremely terrifying sense of oppression.
Regarding those peculiar gazes, Qin Yichen paid them no mind. His own gaze also carried a trace of astonishment as he looked ahead.
That lake spanning nearly a hundred metres was entirely formed from condensed liquid World Energy. Moreover, visible World Energy swirled above the lake’s surface, severing sight and perception, preventing anyone from knowing the true depth of this lake made of World Energy.
Upon the lake’s surface, waves of World Energy surged from time to time, immediately releasing waves of terrifying pressure that faintly radiated outwards, creating an indescribable sense of oppression.
“So this is the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake?” Qin Yichen murmured. Overall, this lake appeared somewhat placid, yet somehow Qin Yichen sensed danger, as if this weren’t some lake but rather an Ancient Demonic Beast that might violently rise and devour people at any moment.
Something capable of refining this World Energy within their bodies naturally couldn’t be ordinary.
*Whoosh!*
As Manager Lin led the top thirty ranked Outer Sect Disciples before the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, four figures burst forth from the surrounding mountain peaks. Amidst countless reverent gazes, they stood above the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake.
“Begin!” These four figures were four Elders from the Inner Sect Northern Brilliant Hall. They exchanged glances, then their expressions gradually grew solemn.
*Weng weng…* As the four’s hands moved, vast Yuan Energy surged forth like ocean tides, ultimately transforming into an enormous path. Amidst countless faces holding their breath, this path plunged fiercely towards the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake below.
As that enormous Yuan Energy path pierced through, the massive Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake practically boiled over. Waves surged madly within. Immediately, a gigantic whirlpool rapidly formed upon the Sacred Lake’s surface.
The instant this whirlpool formed, the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake seemed gripped by an invisible giant hand that tore the whirlpool apart.
*Whoosh!*
The moment the whirlpool was torn open, waves of golden World Energy burst forth from within. A violent fluctuation also radiated outwards.
“Hundredth Refined Golden Radiance!”
Watching that erupting golden radiance, from the four surrounding mountain peaks immediately came waves of astonished cries. Countless Inner Sect Disciples’ eyes blazed with fervour.
“The Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake is now open. All of you, quickly enter!”
“Within the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, the lake water weighs like tens of thousands of kilograms. The deeper you go, the more terrifying the pressure. Therefore, you must proceed according to your capabilities. Do not force your way through recklessly, or you will bear the consequences yourself!”
“If you cannot bear it, crush this jade pendant and exit immediately!”
A voice filled with pressure came like rolling thunder, reverberating through the Heavens. Immediately, thirty streams of light shot towards the thirty Martial Emperors behind Manager Lin.
“Understood!”
Hearing this, everyone caught the jade pendants shooting towards them with firm nods. Then, not daring to delay in the slightest, their figures moved. Amidst countless envious gazes, they transformed into streams of light plunging into the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake.
Yet as they entered, the lake’s surface didn’t produce the slightest splash. The scene resembled a bottomless swamp, sending chills through one’s heart.
Amidst the mixture of indignant yet envious gazes, Qin Yichen also took a deep breath. Brilliant light flashed in his eyes. His foot tapped lightly, and his figure dove straight into the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake.
After all, thirty bearing the hope of competing for Saints City Transport Array revenue rights had entered, the four figures in mid-air acted again. Majestic World Energy roared forth. That whirlpool fissure’s rotation slowed, ultimately being forcibly frozen in place.
*Hu…*
Seeing the whirlpool frozen, all four breathed sighs of relief. Only then did those majestic Yuan Energy fluctuations gradually withdraw into their bodies.
“What follows depends on these young ones. The deeper they enter and the longer they persist, the greater the benefit to them.” The four’s gazes fixed upon the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake below. One elderly voice sighed softly and slowly spoke.
Truth be told, having their Sacred Land’s status threatened to such a degree dealt them a considerable blow as well!
However, in this world where the strong reigned supreme, such matters were utterly inevitable. To avoid replacement, one could only become stronger oneself.
Under the exploitation of resources for new Disciples, that the Brilliant Sky Sacred Land could persist until today was already extremely difficult.
“How long do you reckon these young ones can persist?”
One Elder suddenly asked.
“Three days at most.”
The figure beside him pondered briefly before offering a conservative estimate.
“Three days. You really think highly of them.”
The previous Elder chuckled lightly, shaking his head with a sigh. “Even former specially approved Sacred Master Candidates, when they entered while they were still Martial Emperors, only persisted for slightly over five days. If these young ones can last two days, that would be extremely impressive!”
Hearing this, the other three Elders all fell somewhat silent before shaking their heads with soft sighs.
The path of strength ultimately depended most critically upon the cultivator themselves. Otherwise, even entering a cultivation-suitable environment like the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, one would not be able to persist within it for long.
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Upon entering the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, a subtle *plop* sounded beside Qin Yichen’s ear. Immediately, terrifying pressure surged from all directions, as if intent on crushing his body to fragments.
“Hmm?” Sensing this pressure, Qin Yichen’s brows furrowed slightly. His foot tapped lightly. His figure became like a swimming fish, diving towards the depths of the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake.
Within the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, the deeper one went, the greater the benefits obtained!