Chapter 61 Battle Test
Shangguan Jiannan and his companions witnessed the miraculous sight of Elder Wang restoring the jade stele with such ease, and their eyes were filled with confusion.
At this moment, Elder Wang's deep and powerful voice rang out in the silence, reaching everyone's ears clearly: "Lv Jing, Shangguan Jiannan, Li Canghai, the three of you passed, and the other two were unfortunately eliminated."
As soon as these words were spoken, a heavy meaning echoed in the space.
Shangguan Jiannan's tense heartstrings finally relaxed when he heard this. He let out a long breath and secretly rejoiced in his heart: "I finally made it through this level."
At the same time, Lu Jing and Li Canghai, the disciple who was good at spearmanship, also breathed a sigh of relief.
The two people who were not selected had complicated expressions on their faces. Facing the majesty of Elder Wang, they could only nod in agreement and dared not say much.
Although Li Canghai and Lu Jing were still frightened, they were secretly glad that their efforts were recognized.
They knew very well that the road to inner disciple assessment was long and difficult, and it was not easy to get to this point.
Following the guidance of Elder Wang, the three of them set out on the journey to the next assessment point, while those who failed were properly accommodated by other disciples.
After everyone put their weapons back in place, they left the examination room.
Shangguan Jiannan and the other two followed Elder Wang's footsteps and moved around in the hall; while the unsuccessful disciples sadly followed the inner disciples and walked out of the hall.
The space inside the hall was vast and confusing, but thanks to the guidance of Elder Wang, the three of them did not lose their way.
The light in the passage was dim and people's figures could only be barely recognized.
The occasional roars of beasts coming from afar made people feel chilly. Even Shangguan Jiannan and others who were prepared couldn't help but shudder.
They knew very well that what was waiting for them ahead was the third and most difficult level - the Colosseum.
In this dark passage, the three of them followed Elder Wang closely, moving forward step by step towards the unknown challenge.
When you reach a towering platform, the view in front of you suddenly opens up to a vast square, surrounded by solid fences about six or seven feet high, which clearly define the space.
This square is like a square world with a length and width of more than 15 feet. Both the solid ground and the towering barriers are made of lush green jade. But at this moment, the jade seems to be stained by the night, revealing an ominous dark red. It is a trace of blood, silently telling the cruelty of the past.
"Is this the legendary Colosseum?" Li Canghai stood on the top of the platform, overlooking the scene. He felt an indescribable shock in his heart. His eyes wandered and his face was full of disbelief.
On the other hand, Lu Jing and Shangguan Jiannan, who were not far away, had indifferent expressions, as if they were accustomed to everything around them and were just quietly examining this world.
On the high platform, there were various weapons standing in rows. They were completely different from those seen in previous tests. Each one emitted a heart-pounding cold light and was obviously born for killing.
Under the guidance of Elder Wang, the three of them each chose a weapon that suits them: Shangguan Jiannan still chose the long sword, Lu Jing held the familiar halberd, and Li Canghai held a long spear, with the tip of the spear flashing a cold light.
The Colosseum is full of dangers and every step must be taken with caution.
Therefore, they chose their most trusted weapons to face the upcoming challenges.
Holding weapons, the three men stood on the edge of the platform, their eyes piercing through the gaps in the fence, looking down at the battlefield below that was full of unknowns and dangers.
In my ears, I could hear the low roars of monsters. Their every breath seemed to foreshadow the approach of a battle, which made me feel a chill in my heart.
"All the monsters here are level three. You must challenge them one by one. Only the winner can pass."
Elder Wang's voice sounded at the right time, adding a bit of solemnity to the upcoming contest.
A third-level monster, its strength is comparable to that of a human sword king, so you can imagine how ferocious it is.
However, it is still unknown whether these monsters can still maintain the wildness and strength from the Monster Forest after living in cages for a long time.
"The first one is Li Canghai."
Following Elder Wang's announcement, Li Canghai's grip on the spear tightened, and an inexplicable fear surged in his heart.
But there was no way to retreat now, he could only bite the bullet and face the challenge.
The tip of the gun lightly touched the ground, and his figure flew across the platform like lightning, landing steadily in the center of the Colosseum.
A deafening roar followed, which was the anger and provocation from the monster.
Li Canghai only felt that the ground under his feet was shaking, as if even the air was frozen.
Elder Wang made another move and lightly pressed the mechanism beside him. With a crisp "click" sound, one side of the wall of the Colosseum slowly rose up, revealing the monster hidden inside.
"The assessment begins!" Following Elder Wang's order, the atmosphere in the Colosseum instantly became extremely tense.
Li Canghai knew that he had no way to retreat and could only hold on to his spear tightly to face the unknown challenge.
In that dark space, there was a deafening roar, so powerful that it seemed to tear the air apart.
A breath mixed with blood and wildness suddenly filled the surroundings. Li Canghai's face tensed instantly, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, fixed tightly on the source of the sound, and his whole body was ready to meet the upcoming challenge.
I saw a huge monster slowly walking into the field of vision. Its body was tall, almost as tall as a human, covered with blue-black hair, with sharp fangs that flashed a heart-pounding cold light, and a strong bloody smell filled the air.
This is the legendary Frost Wolf King. Its appearance made the entire space tremble.
In a flash, the Frost Wolf King turned into a flash of blue lightning and pounced towards Li Canghai.
Li Canghai reacted quickly, and the spear in his hand was like a dragon emerging from the sea. The spear shadows were heavy, and he had a fierce battle with the Frost Wolf King in the air, making a deafening roar.
Shangguan Jiannan and Lu Jing watched the battle from the high platform with solemn expressions.
The speed and ferocity of the Frostwolf King are astonishing, but Li Canghai is no ordinary man either. He has superb spear skills and agile body movements. The battle between the two is extremely fierce and it is difficult to tell who is better.
After a hard fight, the battle finally reached its climax.
Li Canghai seized the opportunity and swung his spear violently, accurately piercing the body of the Frost Wolf King.
Although he won the victory, Li Canghai was also covered in wounds, his body stained with blood, and he couldn't tell who was the enemy and who was himself.
"Li Canghai, passed."
Elder Wang's voice sounded at the right time, bringing this arduous battle to an end.
A smile finally showed on Li Canghai's tense face, and Elder Wang lightly flicked his sleeves and put the body of the Frost Wolf King into a corner of the arena. At the same time, he used his spiritual energy to lift Li Canghai up so that he could catch his breath.
"Next, Lu Jing."
Elder Wang turned his gaze to Lu Jing, his eyes full of anticipation.
As the only female disciple, it is not easy for her to get to this point.
Lu Jing landed lightly with a long spear on her back. Facing the upcoming challenge, she seemed exceptionally calm.
Soon, a blood-thirsty demon pig appeared in the arena. It stood up and let out a deafening roar that shocked everyone.
Lu Jing was fully focused, her halberd humming, ready to deal with the attack of the blood-thirsty demon pig at any time.
"Tianlong Halberd Technique!" As Lu Jing's low shout sounded, the airflow around her seemed to be activated and flowed faster. A new battle was about to begin.
The halberd trembled and hummed, and a terrifying aura filled the air.