inspire-indiana Chapter 453 Sea Of Desire Realm
Chapter 453 Sea Of Desire Realm
Chapter 453: Boundless Sea
When Wenren Shu was challenging, Zhang Chi also successfully summarized the experience of failure and smoothly passed the eighth level.
Next up was Tang Ruoling.
The configuration concept of their team was simple. Zhang Chi was the strongest, so he went ahead to explore the path and then shared his experience with the others.
If Zhang Chi couldn't pass, the others didn't need to make an effort and could just lie in the water and be washed back.
The reason Tang Ruoling was sent second was also to save Zi Mian some energy. In case Zi Mian passed but Tang Ruoling couldn't, wouldn't it be a waste of Zi Mian's effort?
Once Tang Ruoling passed, everyone just needed to wait for Zi Mian's actions.
Because Zi Mian had to control twice, it was more tiring.
In this team where they understood and helped each other, even if they failed, they would only blame the level for being too difficult, not their teammates.
This was the true meaning of teamwork.
The previous three failures were successful for Zhang Chi, but Tang Ruoling failed and had to start over.
But this time, Tang Ruoling had the experience provided by Zhang Chi.
With the Law Treasure in her hand, she leaped out, and when the flying fish attacked, she struck them away with her staff. When she landed, she stepped on nothingness and used the vines to reach the correct stone slab, borrowing force to fly out again.
The process was extremely thrilling, but she successfully passed.
The pressure now fell on Zi Mian.
Unlike the agile Zhang Chi, it would be more difficult for Zi Mian to pass this level.
Because her puppet had to carry Long Yan, she could only use one hand for weapons.
And when Zi Mian was challenging the level, the others couldn't disturb her.
"Zi Mian, I believe in you, don't be afraid!" Zhang Chi shouted from afar, giving Zi Mian some courage.
"If we win, we move forward together; if we lose, we start over together!"
Zhang Chi's encouragement gave Zi Mian a lot of strength.
So, Zi Mian made a move.
First, the puppet carried Long Yan and charged forward.
A confident smile appeared on Zi Mian's lips.
Actually, the obstacles here were much easier compared to the assassin training back then.
At least, they wouldn't really get injured here.
During the training years ago, she had experienced being pierced by flying knives all over her body, like a hedgehog.
In such a desperate situation, she still fought her way out.
The challenge of the eighth level was certainly difficult, but as an assassin, she could definitely pass!
Zi Mian showed absolute seriousness. She even closed her eyes and relied on her killer's intuition.
Only to see her twisting and turning, leaping left and right, without even taking out her weapon, she passed through the sword lights and shadows.
Every step landed on the correct stone slab, as light as a dragonfly touching the water's surface.
Zhang Chi believed that Zi Mian could pass the level, but he didn't expect her to be so elegant.
The puppet carrying Long Yan passed the level, and Zi Mian's main body had an even easier time.
She strolled through the layers of obstacles effortlessly.
"Why do I feel like you suddenly became stronger?"
"Because my master is expecting me."
Zhang Chi: "..."
What kind of Supreme Grade weapon is this in the mortal world?
Her buffs are too easy to add, right?
Zhang Chi couldn't help but touch Zi Mian's head, and Zi Mian closed her eyes, enjoying it.
Looking at her like this, she seemed like a tamed loyal dog.
Tang Ruoling suddenly hesitated to speak, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
Forget it, let's not say it.
Blame it on whatever.
For assassins like them, having abnormal mental states was normal.
After everyone passed the eighth level, only the final level remained.
And on the stone tablet, Zhang Chi's suffix changed.
[1. Western Continent Zhang Chi, Ninth Level]
When the other challengers saw the change in the words on the stone tablet, they held their breath.
This guy who appeared out of nowhere actually left behind all the young talents from the Central Continent?
Everyone was puzzled. Could a golden phoenix really fly out of this grass nest?
The most important opportunity in the Brahma Secret Realm was the reward for passing the level. After going through numerous trials, one could obtain a postnatal Divine Ability called the Pure Spirit Platform.
The term "Lingtai" refers to the mind. With this Divine Ability, one can keep their inner calm.
Although this Divine Ability seems useless, in reality, a stable state of mind is crucial for cultivators.
Moreover, this Divine Ability is bestowed upon them, and they don't need to cultivate it themselves.
When they saw that Zhang Chi had already reached the ninth level, everyone else's mentality collapsed.
At this moment, Zhang Chi was silently examining the rules of the ninth level.
The ninth level didn't have floating stones, only a stone bridge leading to the other side.
The stone tablet also displayed the rules of this level.
[True and False Floating Bridge: This bridge is illusory and real by chance. The real bridge leads to the other side, while the illusory bridge falls into the Sea of Bitterness.]
Zhang Chi: "......"
To be honest, this level is a bit tricky.
Because it's no longer about passing through with strength and mentality, but rather luck.
Just imagine, after going through hardships and passing numerous tests, when you reach the final level, it all comes down to luck.
If luck is not on your side, all the previous efforts will be in vain, and you'll have to start over with the same result.
Can you not be angry?
All these levels are messing with people's mentality.
During the process, rules that weren't mentioned on the stone tablet suddenly appear, and there are also sudden uncontrollable forces that make you skip a hundred stones and fall into the water...
In short, there are pitfalls everywhere along this journey.
But at this moment, Zhang Chi suddenly had a feeling of enlightenment.
All these tests are meant to cleanse one's inner self.
To not get angry when others mistreat you, to not get upset when others insult you,
Controlling one's emotions is also a form of tempering the inner self.
Amitabha, I understand.
If I become an immortal and a progenitor in the future, I must beat the shit out of the mastermind behind the scenes.
They're really bullying people!
Thinking about this, Zhang Chi decided to go with the flow and said, "Let it be!"
I, Zhang Chi, will definitely not get angry today!
Isn't it just starting from the beginning?
Zhang Chi stepped onto the stone bridge, and to his surprise, his foot didn't step into empty space. He used his other foot to step up.
The same thing happened, no empty space.
Does this mean he passed the level?
Zhang Chi couldn't help but wonder.
He clearly had a moment of anger just now, although he quickly suppressed it and adjusted his mentality. But shouldn't that increase the difficulty?
Could it be that this bridge wants to play tricks?
Zhang Chi thought that if he were the planner, he would definitely turn the bridge into an illusory one when the last person stepped on it. That would mess with people's mentality the most.
Judging others by oneself, Zhang Chi was mentally prepared to be tricked.
However, when Zi Mian, the last person, stepped onto the bridge, he still passed smoothly.
This... Did they really pass the level just like that?
Zhang Chi found it hard to believe.
And at this moment, another stone tablet appeared in front of them.
[The body is like a Bodhi tree, the mind is like a clear mirror stand. Diligently wipe it at all times, and do not let it be stained by dust.]
On the stone tablet was a Buddhist verse that Zhang Chi had read countless times in novels.
Is it time for the classic "Originally, there is nothing, where can dust alight"?
Zhang Chi thought for a moment and decided not to pretend to be profound.
Opportunity?
I don't want it.
Just being alive is enough, I don't ask for much.
Zhang Chi quietly looked at the stone tablet without any extra movements.
Zi Mian and Tang Ruoling were the same, not responding to the call of the stone tablet.
After a while, the words on the stone tablet fell off one by one, and what appeared on it was another Buddhist verse that Zhang Chi hadn't mentioned.
"The Bodhi is originally without a tree, and the mirror is not a stand. Originally, there is nothing, where can dust alight?"
After finishing reading, Zhang Chi couldn't help but feel relieved that he didn't pretend to be pretentious.
As the words on the stone tablet appeared, a strong golden light suddenly burst forth, purifying the black seawater and replacing it with blue seawater. At the same time, two lines of text appeared in the sky again.
[Emotions age easily, desires are difficult to fill.]
[Second Layer of the Tribulation Realm: Sea of Desires.]
(End of this chapter)