Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 318 - 319: The First Trial

Mu Can knew very well, falling into the hands of Wang Cai, one could easily guess the outcome. freēwēbnovel.com

The Hellhound, who had been beaten by Wang Cai, looked not at all like its previous arrogant self but rather as docile as a little lamb.

"Tell me, what’s really going on here?"

First to beat you into submission, then it’s easier to talk. That was the plan Wang Cai had in mind; he had long recognized that this Hellhound from his own species was merely a Gatekeeper, intent on extracting some useful information from it.

"Big brother, have some tea." From nowhere, the Hellhound pulled out a comfortable chair and respectfully invited Wang Cai to sit, then magic-like produced a set of tea utensils, pouring a hot cup of tea for Wang Cai.

"You’re quite sensible, kid." Wang Cai was very satisfied with the Hellhound’s prudence, sitting comfortably and enjoying the Hellhound’s service.

"Big brother, your strength is truly formidable. I’ve guarded the mountain gate for many years, but this is the first time I’ve encountered such," the Hellhound was genuinely frightened by Wang Cai’s beating. This was no battle of equals; his frenzied bites left no marks on Wang Cai, while each of Wang Cai’s bites tore away large patches of his skin.

Bruised and battered, weak, pitiable, and helpless, that was the Hellhound’s truest sentiment at the moment.

Had it known Wang Cai was an Intermediate Martial Saint, it would not have shown itself even if it meant death, as Intermediate Martial Saints are allowed to bypass the Gatekeeper’s test according to the rules.

"Woof! Good boy you can talk, otherwise, I’d have left you with more than just these superficial scars."

In truth, Wang Cai had always had an ambition. Although he seemed powerful and this was recognized by some, he had never felt satisfied in his heart. After all, he wasn’t from the Human Clan, but rather a dog, and he desperately hoped to let his own kind witness his successes.

Thus, the Hellhound had the misfortune of running into Wang Cai and offending him.

However, after being thoroughly dealt with by Wang Cai, the Hellhound saw the situation clearly and became extraordinarily cooperative.

The subsequent matters were straightforward.

The Hellhound answered everything Wang Cai asked. Wang Cai believed that even if he asked the Hellhound the name of the girl he liked, it would tell him without omission.

The information Wang Cai gathered wasn’t very different from what Mu Can learned.

Tongshen Mountain, with a history as ancient as the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm, was unique in that the Hellhound revealed to Wang Cai that while it was a land of Cultivation Technique inheritance, it was also a place of trials.

A trial ground created for selection, where knowing the ultimate truth depended on passing through the Third Layer’s test, and only by passing the Third Level could one retain memories there.

However, the Hellhound didn’t know what the specific trials entailed. It was of a very low level, merely the initial Gatekeeper, whose purpose was to filter out the overly weak to prevent them from being injured in the later trials.

In the end, Wang Cai not only earned the Hellhound’s admiration but also recruited it into the Wangcai Divine Sect. Although the Hellhound couldn’t leave Tongshen Mountain, discovering a kin who could witness his strength satisfied Wang Cai.

"Is this a trial? What do you think?" Mu Can speculated, perhaps the Hellhound knew what the three lions also knew, but were somehow restricted from telling him.

In seeing this, the Hellhound proved not unlike Wang Cai; both from the canine race, they naturally shared similar traits.

"Woof! What can I think? I’ll just sit and watch. Think about it, what is our purpose in coming here? To seize the best inheritance," Wang Cai said indifferently. Now that they were here, like a burglar not leaving empty-handed, Sir Wangcai wouldn’t leave a place without securing its treasure.

Mu Can pondered and realized that it was precisely as Wang Cai had said.

Entering the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm-haspopup had only one goal: to enhance his strength. Thus, after entering Tongshen Mountain, regardless of the circumstances inside, he must strive to contest for it. Since it was a trial, his task was simple: to conquer the trial.

The purpose of life is to fight, and an even more important purpose is to fight and then to win.

Mu Can couldn’t remember where he had read this phrase, but it had always motivated him to press forward.

Upon this thought, Mu Can’s heart filled with fighting spirit. Throughout his journey, he faced various challenges, but the one who always laughed last was Mu Can.

He believed this time would be no exception.

Striding up the stone steps, Mu Can knew the so-called First Layer test was about to begin.

Mu Can had experienced various tests in his past, from the trials to obtain the Dragon Clan inheritance to the trials in the Jue Ming Valley Death Space, even the illusion trial of a Silver-Level World Seed.

As expected, after continuing forward for a while, a giant platform appeared before Mu Can.

It looked like the top of a mountain had been sliced off by a sword, with two huge statues standing on the smooth platform.

They were two people in combat. It was unclear who had made these sculptures, but they portrayed lifelike emotions, as if two people were actually fighting there.

"These sculptures are extraordinary," Mu Can observed the two statues posed in battle; one appeared to be a regular Human Clan Sword Cultivator, wielding a longsword in an attacking stance.

The other figure was an indiscernible cultivator of no clear species, holding a massive shield in his left hand and a weapon that Mu Can had never seen before in his right hand: it was sort of like a long whip, but the tip was something hammer-like, very strange looking.

"This must be the first trial, but I wonder what the rules are."

According to the three lions, some cultivators had passed two levels, proving that the difficulty of the first trial wasn’t very high; otherwise, not so many people would have been able to take Cultivation Technique Secret Manuals from Tongshen Mountain.

"Tongshen Mountain’s First Layer Trial, the Endless Trial begins."

A voice echoed across the platform, followed by four light screens slowly emerging from above the platform, releasing various Demon Beasts.

"Fight, only those who persist to the end will be victorious."

The moment the voice sounded, the Demon Beasts stepping out of the light screens immediately launched an attack on Mu Can.