Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

The young man was named Kou Han, a twelfth-layer Qi Refining Realm expert. With his powerful Telekinesis, he could even threaten Foundation Establishment Realm experts at times.

Kou Han was the strongest of all the Yuanchu Mountain experts present at Divine Valley Mountain.

His Telekinesis swept over the crowd, laying bare the strength of most of the people present.

Chu Lingguang was wary of him and had been defending himself with his Sea of Consciousness Power. Kou Han noticed Chu Lingguang’s unusual action. He glanced down and recognized Chu Lingguang.

He vividly remembered Chu Lingguang’s Sea of Consciousness Power, so he didn’t give it much thought.

"Junior Brother."

A hand clapped Chu Lingguang on the shoulder.

"Eldest Brother!"

Chu Lingguang was astonished. It was Yang Shaorong.

"Master is doing fine," Yang Shaorong whispered.

A jolt went through Chu Lingguang.

"Master’s orders are for you to enter Yuanchu Mountain and cultivate, no matter what," Yang Shaorong added.

"Mm."

Chu Lingguang nodded firmly. ’It seems Guo Wei contacted Yang Shaorong but didn’t dare approach me directly. He must have been worried about all the eyes on me. I wonder where he is now.’

’Could he be near Divine Valley Mountain?’

’But Guo Wei probably wouldn’t take such a risk. If he fell into Yuanchu Mountain’s hands and was branded a demon, it would implicate me, Yang Shaorong, and the others. He definitely knows that.’

"The world is in turmoil. To maintain peace in the mortal realm, Yuanchu Mountain must open its gates and recruit ambitious individuals. If any of you can reach the summit of Divine Valley Mountain before nightfall and drink a mouthful of Spiritual Spring Water, you will earn the opportunity to become an Outer Disciple of Yuanchu Mountain."

Kou Han announced.

His voice echoed through the air.

"Spiritual Spring Water... That’s a treasure only Immortals get to drink."

"Even if I can’t get into Yuanchu Mountain, just a single sip of Spiritual Spring Water would make this trip worthwhile."

"Divine Valley Mountain doesn’t look that high. With our strength, we could probably get to the top in an hour at most. Is Yuanchu Mountain doing this so we all fight to the death at the summit?"

...

The crowd erupted in discussion.

’Spiritual Spring Water?’

Chu Lingguang frowned. He recalled the Spirit Tea that Yun Hong had given him in the Northern Territory Trial Ground. The boost to his Qi Power had been astounding; it was truly a precious treasure.

"When the gong sounds in a moment, you’ll have to rely on your own abilities to ascend the mountain."

After speaking, Kou Han flew out of everyone’s sight.

DONG!

Li Mao struck a bronze gong, and visible sound waves actually rippled out from it.

"Get out of the way!"

"The Spiritual Spring Water is mine!"

"I’ve been in seclusion for years, waiting for this very day! I’ll slaughter the entire family of anyone who dares to compete with me!"

"You just have to drink the Spiritual Spring Water to get into Yuanchu Mountain! They didn’t say you have to drink all of it yourself!"

...

The crowd swarmed toward the summit.

They all executed their Body Techniques or launched themselves forward from a standstill.

"Junior Brother, let’s go!"

Yang Shaorong was not to be outdone.

"Alright!"

Chu Lingguang followed. He saw that Yan Zhen, Qin Yu, Tuoba Yunhong, Hu Yanlin, and even Xuanyuan Jinkang had all started heading for the summit.

VMMMM!

The moment people set foot on Divine Valley Mountain, a peculiar wave of energy surged toward them like a tsunami. Many of those at the front—some with weak Qi Blood, others old and frail—immediately spat up blood under the force of the powerful fluctuation. They collapsed underfoot, only to be mercilessly trampled by those behind them.

’Telekinesis!’

Chu Lingguang had already developed Telekinesis himself.

He could tell at a glance that the strange wave was emanating from Telekinesis Stones forged by Telekinesis Masters. Not only could it attack a person’s Qi Blood, but it could also stimulate their Sea of Consciousness. It could even resonate with their bloodline, causing an ordinary person’s blood vessels to burst and kill them instantly!

Under such a harsh test, he feared very few would successfully reach the summit.

’This feels more like a purge by Yuanchu Mountain, doesn’t it?’

The thought occurred to Chu Lingguang in a daze.

But the Seventh Prince hadn’t sent any word, so he didn’t know if his guess was correct.

"Eldest Brother!"

At that moment, Chu Lingguang saw Yang Shaorong charge onto Divine Valley Mountain. He was enveloped by the strange wave, but fortunately, his physical body was strong and his Sea of Consciousness Power was decent. Coupled with his youthful vigor, he wasn’t stopped at the foot of the mountain like most of the others.

"Yan!"

He also saw Yan Zhen running ahead.

SWOOSH!

Chu Lingguang no longer hesitated. He shot forward from where he stood, swiftly crossing the area covered by the wave.

"Xuanyuan!"

When he turned back, he saw Xuanyuan Jinkang walking up from below, drenched in sweat. He looked utterly exhausted, his legs trembling.

"Stay away from me!"

Xuanyuan Jinkang wanted nothing to do with Chu Lingguang.

’I clearly remember him being behind me. When did he get in front? And he looks so calm and composed... Could it be that the powerful energy wave just now had no effect on him at all?’

"Argh!"

But he hadn’t taken two steps.

Rocks came tumbling down from the summit like arrows loosed from a bow. One of them slammed viciously into his kneecap.

With his body’s defenses, his leg didn’t break, but the sudden impact still sent him dropping uncontrollably to his knees.

Chu Lingguang extended his Spiritual Sense upward.

The suddenly falling rocks were no accident; they were a trap set on the mountain by Yuanchu Mountain. The falling stones were powerful enough to shatter the Dharma Aspect defenses of many True Martial Realm experts.

"Xuanyuan, let’s go up together!" Chu Lingguang said.

"Get lost!"

Xuanyuan Jinkang ignored Chu Lingguang and, using all his strength, launched himself upward. More rocks tumbled down from above. He executed the Soft and Flexible Technique, forming a tangible defense of Qi Power and using his Dharma Aspect to block, attempting to break through this second trial and reach the summit.

Unfortunately, even though his strength had advanced by leaps and bounds on Black Bear Island and he had successfully stepped into the True Martial Realm, reaching the summit of Divine Valley Mountain with his current power was easier said than done.