Chapter 1184 - Setting A New Record
A scene both familiar and foreign unfolded before Liu Wuxie's eyes. He had once walked the Bridge of Heaven at the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy, where he merged seamlessly with heaven and earth, reaching the far end with ease.
"I believe there's no need to explain the rules," Elder Ding's voice resounded across the valley. "We will eliminate half of you in this trial. Only the six thousand who walk the farthest will advance."
The Heavenly Dragon Sect was always direct—no excess words, no hidden tricks—just absolute, crushing competition.
At Elder Ding's wave, a celestial road descended into the valley and linked to the Bridge of Heaven, which hung in the skies. Mu Heng stepped forward first, striding swiftly onto the bridge.
"What is he trying to prove? Hasn't today humiliated him enough?" someone whispered.
Indeed, others had struck Mu Heng down thrice that day, and this move seemed to throw his final shred of dignity into the fire.
"Put yourself in his shoes," another muttered. "How would you feel if the Heavenly Dragon Sect's elders invited Liu Wuxie but ignored you?"
It was true. Li Chen and the others had openly courted Liu Wuxie, while the elders disregarded Mu Heng and Shen Yue. That humiliation was fuel enough to ignite Mu Heng's fury. He had always believed himself to be a true prodigy, yet Liu Wuxie stole away his brilliance.
Now, he was determined to reclaim what he thought was rightfully his.
"I fear he'll only embarrass himself further," another spectator sneered. "That boy Liu Wuxie isn't simple."
Aside from Mu Heng and Shen Yue, other prodigies stood present, and the two overshadowed them. Thus, they naturally felt glad to see someone overshadow the pair.
More cultivators surged forward. The Bridge of Heaven stretched broad and vast, wide enough for thousands to walk without hindrance.