Chapter 1999 - 1864: Fortuitous Opportunity from Heaven

Chapter 1999: Chapter 1864: Fortuitous Opportunity from Heaven

Above the cold and Ancient City, an ancient altar appeared, its patterns mottled, exuding the vicissitudes of Time.

"The Trial Arena is open, all trialists must gather here within an hour, or they will miss the chance."

A majestic voice sounded, like thunder, spreading to every corner of the Ninth Ancient City.

Figures swiftly rose into the air, converging towards the altar above the Ancient City.

"The legendary Trial Arena is open? Let’s go too!" Yue Haoyu’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

He had passed through the Ninth Ancient City before without encountering the opening of the Trial Arena, missing a great opportunity.

Unexpectedly, upon returning to find Ye Fan, he encountered this once-in-a-lifetime chance, the Trial Arena hidden in the Void was open.

"Hmm."

Ye Fan nodded, using the Human-Faced Geography Technique to change his appearance, and ascended the altar together with Yue Haoyu.

The altar was large enough to accommodate over a thousand people without crowding.

Many trialists were lingering in the Ninth Ancient City, waiting for the Trial Arena to open, and now they all headed towards the altar.

An hour later, all trialists were on the altar, silently waiting.

"Little fellows, you’re lucky to witness the opening of the Trial Arena."

A Divine Tiger appeared, with a man sitting atop it, dressed in Battle Armor, looking very valiant.

Following him were thirty soldiers, their armor ancient and battle attire cold, each wielding War Spear, Iron Spear, and other weapons, overflowing with killing intent.

"I am the City Lord of the Ninth City!"

The man introduced himself and then continued: "The opening of the Trial Arena is very random, we haven’t mastered how to make it appear until now, so you are lucky, and I hope luck follows you always."

His commanding gaze swept over the calm crowd on the altar, the City Lord nodded in satisfaction and continued: "There are many opportunities in the Trial Arena, I hope you all gain something, otherwise, there’s no need to proceed and you should stop here."

Upon finishing, the City Lord’s hands drew complex Mystic Light, striking onto the altar.

"Buzz!"

The altar began to glow, vibrating with water-like ripples, rows of Tao Patterns flashing, constructing an eight-cornered portal in the Void, leading to an unknown space.

"Set off!"

The City Lord waved his hand, full of domineering energy, charging into the portal first, followed by more than three hundred cultivators, with thirty soldiers bringing up the rear.

Inside the portal was a vast white space, vision severely hindered, making it feel like being in a fog.

Unsure how long had passed, the group shuddered, burst through the portal, and arrived in a mysterious space.

Surrounding them was still a vast white fog, with hard stone slabs beneath their feet, and eight portals appearing directly ahead of them.

Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Light, eight Elemental Runes flickered, each representing a portal.

Ye Fan was amazed, this arrangement, similar to his Eight Phase World, was immensely larger in scale.

"The Trial Arena will start, revealing paths to Proving Dao for you, whether an extraordinary Great Emperor emerges, we shall see in the future!" the City Lord said.

Beside him, the eight-zhang-long Divine Tiger radiated strong War Intent, its eyes coldly gleaming, gazing at the eight portals, as if sensing something.

"Roar..."

A huge roar came through the eight portals, wild and unabashed, full of provocation, evidently a peerless Wild Beasts.

Many changed color, the Trial Arena might host Venerable Realm Holy Beasts, it’s more than merely comprehending Elemental Laws; a slight mistake might result in becoming Blood Food for Wild Beasts.

The eight portals slowly rotated, exuding primordial Wilderness aura.

The City Lord explained to everyone, the Trial Arena is divided into eight regions, corresponding to the eight basic elements. Adding the center Forbidden Land makes nine regions, matching the single extreme of the Ninth Ancient City.

Moreover, there are mysterious barriers between the eight regions, hard to break, once choosing a region, entering makes it difficult to cross borders.

However, this is not absolute; as long as one’s Combat Power reaches a certain level, breaking barriers is possible, but cross-border cultivation bears the pressure of a million-pound Divine Mountain.

Everyone’s heart trembled, a million-pound Divine Mountain’s pressure is no joke, most might not endure it.

This means even powerful demons might find cross-border battle difficult, bearing a million-pound Divine Mountain, encountering same-tier strong people is an Innate disadvantage.

The City Lord warned: "The Forbidden Land center is a death ground, for most of you it’s a Death Forbidden Land; if you want to live long, don’t rashly enter."

"Alright, now you can freely choose the region matching your element."

The City Lord glanced at everyone and said: "In one month, regardless of gain, you must come out, otherwise when the Trial Arena closes, you’ll have to wait for the next opening to exit."

"Whoosh!"

His words barely landed, and already someone couldn’t hold back, charging into one of the portals, disappearing in a blink.

There is only a month’s time; no one wants to waste it.

Soon, many chose a region matching their element, rushed into the Trial Arena to comprehend Elemental essence and Laws, perfecting their Dao.

Yue Haoyu also chose a portal aligned with his element, moved swiftly, and dashed into the Trial Arena.

The remaining people dwindled, while Ye Fan hesitated.

He needed to comprehend the eight Elements Laws, and inability to cross regions severely restricted his comprehension of other Elemental Laws.

After careful consideration, Ye Fan ultimately chose the Gold Element Rune portal and rushed in.

This wasn’t a blind choice as he currently possessed Li Huo Essence Jade and Wood Core, two Elemental Laws already deeply understood.

And as for the Thunder Element Law, he had already completely mastered it, so even if he’s not here to understand it, it wouldn’t matter. However, the Gold Element was rarely seen, and this was the perfect opportunity to fully comprehend its essence and law.

Thick Gold Element aura!

As soon as Ye Fan rushed into the Trial Arena, he felt a surge of pure Gold Element aura, cold and murderous.

This was an unusual region; mountains, rivers, trees, and vines all glimmered with a metallic sheen, hard as steel.

"Clang!"

A gust of gold wind passed by, and the trees and rocks clanged as if struck by metal and stone.

Ye Fan felt the Gold Element Runes within him leap joyfully, gleaming brightly.

No need for deliberate comprehension; one could naturally understand some laws and essence of the Gold Element.

This place was perfectly suited to comprehend the laws and essence of the Gold Element, even purer than the Gold Element in the Element Sea of the Imperial Academy.

Suddenly, he halted his steps, his brow furrowing.

Not far ahead, blood stained the weeds, broken limbs and torn flesh lay among dead branches and leaves—a bloody sight, shocking to behold.

Someone had been attacked by Wild Beasts and had fallen here.

It seems this area was not as peaceful as it appeared on the surface; slaughter would be inevitable, whether between cultivators or with Wild Beasts.

"Whoosh!"

A fierce wind blew, and a Tiger-headed Eagle swooped down, its sharp talons gleaming with a metallic sheen, targeting Ye Fan’s top of the skull.

"Bang!"

Ye Fan twisted his body, turning back, and with a punch, shattered the Tiger-headed Eagle in mid-air, causing a blood rain to fall, feathers fluttering chaotically.

"I just want to quietly comprehend and cultivate, don’t provoke me."

Ye Fan waved his hand, snatching a beast core the size of an egg from the scattering blood and flesh, cool to the touch, exuding a rich Gold Element aura.

"The law of the Gold Element..."

Ye Fan murmured, stepping deeper into the area.

He wanted to thoroughly comprehend the laws of the Gold Element in the shortest time possible, leaving no time to waste.

Thus, he decided from the beginning to retreat in the place where the Gold Element was most pure and dense.

Soon, Ye Fan stopped at a mountain peak where gold winds raged, able to directly tear the body of ordinary cultivators, the Gold Element incredibly pure.

Ye Fan sat cross-legged atop the mountain peak, like a statue, unwavering, allowing the blade-like gold wind to cut his body, his consciousness entering the Empty Spirit state.

In this state, Ye Fan’s comprehension of the Gold Element Law increased rapidly, with the Gold Element Runes in the Eight Phase World gradually changing, their brilliance growing more dazzling.

Unconsciously, three days passed, during which Ye Fan seemed like a piece of metal, devoid of any life fluctuation.

Many powerful Wild Beasts passed by in the vicinity or above, without noticing an unexpected guest here.

"Ding!"

A light clang sounded in Ye Fan’s mind, the Gold Element Runes in the Eight Phase World seemed to come alive, bursting forth with a brilliance greater than the sun.

Great Perfection of Gold Element!

Ye Fan clearly felt that he had fully comprehended the laws and essence of the Gold Element; a Golden Element Principal Divine Chain hovered above the Dantian like a Divine Sword and then merged with the Gold Element Runes.

"Swish!"

Ye Fan opened his eyes, two sharp electric lights pierced the sky.

He stood up, ready to leave; the Gold Element law was gained, there was no longer meaning in staying in this area.

Just then, a man came stepping through the air from afar, his whole body exuding a sharp aura, like an unsheathed sword, possessing a strong self-confidence.

The man had obviously taken a liking to the pure and abundant Gold Element here, desiring to comprehend its law and essence without interference from others.

"Disappear immediately, I need to retreat here."

His voice was cold and indifferent, although devoid of killing intent, carried a commanding tone, brooking no objection.

Ye Fan smiled wryly, not bothering to argue with him, but directly headed towards the Water Element area.

"Hmph, ant!"

That person glanced at Ye Fan disdainfully and then prepared to retreat atop the mountain peak Ye Fan had just left, to comprehend the laws and essence of the Gold Element.

Rumble...

Soon, the entire Gold Element area shook violently, like an earthquake—these were movements caused by someone crossing realms.

"What?"

The young man was shocked, staring at the direction where Ye Fan disappeared, stunned.

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PS: Sorry, on a business trip, a bit late.,

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