Chapter 1685: All in the same boat
After going through all of the necessary formalities, Jack and the crew were led to a designated teleportation room.
Technically, one could enter the Challenge realm from anywhere. The Artica realm was divided into multiple levels, with each level allowing only those of a certain cultivation level within.
To go from one level to another, they would need to pass through a trial, which was something which would occur in the Challenge realm. As soon as anyone felt like they were ready to go to the next level, all they needed to do was reach the peak of their existing cultivation level and try to break through.
They would be transported to their trial, and if they succeeded, would not only enter the next level, but smoothly enter the next cultivation level as well. This somehow avoided the tribulations for certain realms as well.
This way, if Jack successfully became an Earth Immortal, he would have completely avoided the tribulation one undergoes to enter into the cultivation level without any negative consequences. Naturally, to make up for that, the trial wouldn’t be easy either.
For a moment, Jack couldn’t help but wonder if there was some kind of tribulation one had to endure to become a Dao Lord. If there was one, and the Artica realm could successfully avoid that one too, then this place was far more magical than he had expected.
Since no foreigners were allowed to take the trial to become a Dao Lord, it was not a benefit outsiders would be able to enjoy. However, Jack could imagine how this could become a huge bargaining chip for the Artica realm in the future.
He pushed all the unnecessary thoughts out of his mind, and looked out at his crew - as well as the three Boblings who had paid themselves to join.
"This is the opportunity of a lifetime," said Jack, his voice solemn. "If we get through this, all of us will become Earth immortals, and our legend will grow even stronger. Just imagine the adventures we can have when we return to the Folklore realm. We have already overcome the legend of the River Styx, now imagine what other myths and legends we can overcome!"