northernbook Chapter 189 Lake
Chapter 189 Lake
"This level should test our courage and bravery. Didn't you notice that as soon as we entered the suspension bridge, our Wen Palace was sealed again? Now that we have walked out of the suspension bridge, the Wen Palace has returned to normal!" Gu Yunzhou noticed it just now. After walking down the suspension bridge, the Wen Palace returned to normal. He is a little numb now. The test of this Shushan Holy Land is really cunning.
Initially, the illusion of ease and ease was created through the use of literary energy. However, once everyone had unsuspectingly stepped onto the drawbridge, the Wen Palace was suddenly closed, catching everyone completely off guard. Consequently, everyone was left to grit their teeth and rely on their own courage and daring to navigate this incredibly perilous situation. This series of maneuvers was flawlessly orchestrated, leaving everyone completely unprepared.
"Oh, yeah, I was just about to use my Wen Qi, but it suddenly disappeared, so I couldn't react in time and fell down. Luckily, we tied a rope before we got on the bridge, otherwise we would have had to back out with regret!"
Zhu Chenxu also reacted at this time. This level looked simple, but it was indeed full of traps. If he was not adequately prepared in advance, he would have to withdraw in disappointment. Of course, he would not lose his life. He could just quit the trial before falling into the ten thousand meter abyss.
"Oh right, Yun Zhou, quickly check around to see if there are any Wen Lings. We're really lucky today. If we can harvest a few more Wen Lings, then this trip to the Book Mountain Holy Land will be a surefire success!"
Jiang Liunian, as if suddenly remembering something important, looked around excitedly. Upon hearing his reminder, Zhu Chenxu, who had been grumbling non-stop, instantly stopped talking and quickly scanned the surroundings. Unfortunately, after everyone looked around, they found nothing.
"Oh, how strange! Why is Wen Ling nowhere to be seen this time? Could this level be so easy?" Jiang Liunian muttered in disappointment. For him, the difficulty, danger, and thrill of this level were incomparable to the previous two. The terrifying scenes in particular still haunted him even now.
"Since we haven't found any literary spirits, let's continue on our journey. Oh, and by the way, do you all know how many levels of trials there are in this Book Mountain Holy Land?"
Gu Yunzhou cast his gaze into the distance, only to see a vast, boundless lake unfold before him. The water was crystal clear, and a gentle breeze blew across the surface, creating shimmering waves that resembled tiny silver scales.
This bizarre topography was truly astonishing. Just moments before, they had been struggling to climb the mountain, and suddenly, a vast lake had appeared. It truly was a world of wonder and literature, a world where nothing was impossible.
"Typically, the Shushan Holy Land sets nine levels of trials. Throughout history, those who successfully overcome three of these levels are considered a child of destiny, a rare talent. As far as I know, the person who set the highest record to date was the Min Saint, who lived over a thousand years ago. Back then, he advanced unstoppably, reaching the eighth level, but ultimately suffered a setback at the ninth level and returned home with regret!"
At that moment, Zhu Chenxu slowly rose from the ground. A surge of spiritual energy surged from his body, swirling around him. In the blink of an eye, the dirt and dust that had stained his body dissipated, as if driven by some mysterious force. Zhu Chenxu once again displayed his image of a graceful and elegant nobleman.
"Indeed!" Jiang Liunian echoed, "Remember when the Book Mountain Holy Land opened last time? Zhou Pianpian, the daughter of the Zhou family from the Dawn Kingdom, shone with brilliance! She actually broke through to the sixth level of the test in one fell swoop. Such an achievement is truly astonishing. It is also because of this that, in just a few short years, Zhou Pianpian has become a leading figure among the younger generation!"
Jiang Liunian slowly stood up, his originally somewhat lazy expression instantly becoming focused and excited. After a brief pause, he spoke again, "You know, every time you successfully pass a level, the benefits you can obtain in the secret realm will become increasingly rare and precious! Think about Zhou Pianpian back then. She was truly blessed with great fortune, actually obtaining the extremely rare Moonlight."
"I heard that engaging in battle under the moonlight can instantly double one's combat effectiveness! And most crucially, this moonlight not only plays a huge role in combat, but also has immeasurable benefits for one's own cultivation and refinement. Because of this, in just a few short years, she has completed a remarkable transformation—from a sixth-rank scholar, she has rapidly advanced to become the renowned fourth-rank scholar she is today! With such an incredible opportunity, who wouldn't be envious?"
As he spoke, Jiang Liunian couldn't help but reveal a look of longing, his anticipation for this trip to the Holy Land of Books growing stronger. After all, they had already successfully passed the first three levels of the test. If they worked harder, perhaps they could be as lucky as Zhou Pianpian and successfully reach the mysterious sixth level.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yunzhou, who had been listening quietly, nodded in sudden realization and said with emotion, "So that's how it is! If that's the case, then we must be doubly careful from now on. That sparkling lake ahead must be the location of our next trial!"
The few people slowly walked to the vast expanse of the lake. They saw that the lake was incredibly vast. Standing at one end of the lake, they strained their eyes to see into the distance, but could only vaguely see the vague outline of the other side.
The crowd then circled the lake to take a closer look, but was greatly disappointed - there was not a single ship or sailboat to be seen; and apart from the path they had taken when they came, there were no other passable paths around.
At this moment, Gu Yunzhou had an idea and decided to try to circulate the Wen Qi in his body. Unexpectedly, to his great surprise, his Wen Palace was not sealed as usual! This unexpected discovery made Gu Yunzhou, who was already suspicious, instantly more vigilant.
Zhu Chenxu, standing nearby, gently stroked his chin with his hand, his eyes fixed on the slightly rippling lake water before him. He cautiously looked around and muttered to himself, "It looks like we need to reach the other side of the lake. But for some reason, I keep feeling like there's something wrong with this water!"