Since ancient times, those who could become one of the seventy-two Earthly Fiends were all top-notch individuals.
In order to prevent people from making up the numbers and taking advantage of opportunities, Great Demon Ming Yang had spent a lot of effort and effort in the Challenge Competition.
The Challenge Competition was divided into two stages. The first stage was the Battle of the Forest, and the second stage was the real Challenge Competition. However, in the first stage, the Battle of the Forest, there were three sub-stages: Teamwork, Strength, and Mental State.
Qin Yu did not know much about the Challenge Competition, and only knew a little about it. On the other hand, Mo Qingfeng had put in a lot of effort into the Challenge Competition, and knew it like the back of his hand.
With the help of elixirs, Mo Qingfeng's weakness quickly dissipated. Although he had yet to recover, he was already fine. Along the way, he kept explaining the details of the Challenge Competition to Qin Yu.
"The Battle of the Forest is the most important test of strength. In the periphery of the Forest, which is where we are now, it is a test of teamwork. However, they entered a few days ago, so the first stage is almost non-existent to us. The second stage is a test of individual strength. When you enter the second stage, everyone will be teleported to any location in the Forest. If you are not strong enough, you will easily die under the ferocious beasts in the Forest."
"The third stage is the Mental State. If you can pass the second stage, you will be able to reach the deepest part of the Forest. I heard that there is a straight path there, but that path is like a natural moat. Many people are stuck on that path. As long as you can pass through that path, you can challenge one of the seventy-two Earthly Fiends." Mo Qingfeng explained to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu nodded slightly, but he was surprised. It seemed that Great Demon Ming Yang valued the mental state of his subordinates. Whether it was the seventy-two Earthly Fiends or the thirty-six Big Dipper Stars, they all had to test one's mental state.
Although Qin Yu knew a lot about the Big Dipper Pagoda, from the looks of Lei Zhuoyue and Beautiful Tapir, if one wanted to pass through the Big Dipper Pagoda, one's mental state would have to reach an extreme point.
"What can I get after becoming one of the 72 Earthly Fiends?" Qin Yu asked.
Mo Qingfeng took a deep look at Qin Yu and vaguely guessed Qin Yu's identity. However, since Qin Yu didn't want to reveal it, he wouldn't expose him either. After pondering for a moment, he said, "The 72 Earthly Fiends and the 36 Heavenly Dippers have very special statuses in the Great Devil Realm, especially the 36 Heavenly Dippers."
"Being able to sit firmly in the 72 Earthly Fiends Challenge Competition three times will allow one to obtain the inheritance of the 72 Earthly Fiends. This inheritance originates from the 72 Earthly Fiends from the most ancient era. This is also the reason why all the younger generation of the Great Devil Realm would participate in the Challenge Competition. However, there aren't many who can sit firmly in the Challenge Competition three times."
"As for the 36 Heavenly Stars … you don't have to accept any challenges. As long as you can become one of the 36 Heavenly Stars, it's rumored that you'll be able to obtain the inheritance within the Heavenly Star Pagoda. This inheritance is extremely powerful, and it was left behind by the Great Demon Feng Xian."
After Mo Qingfeng finished speaking, he hesitated for a moment before continuing, "So … Big Brother Li, it was unwise for you to offend Lei Zhuoyue."
Although the two of them had only known each other for a short time, Mo Qingfeng was extremely grateful towards Qin Yu. If not for Qin Yu, he wouldn't have been able to participate in this Challenge Competition.
Qin Yu didn't deny it. He looked at Mo Qingfeng and said indifferently, "Only desperate situations can force us to continue moving forward, right?" Naturally, Qin Yu wouldn't tell Mo Qingfeng the whole story.
Mo Qingfeng's eyes lit up and he nodded in agreement.
"Oh right, what happened to your mother?" Qin Yu changed the topic and couldn't help but ask.
Mo Qingfeng's body trembled and he slowed down. He gritted his teeth and his face was filled with pain.
Seeing this, Qin Yu couldn't bear to see him like this. He patted Mo Qingfeng's shoulder and said sincerely, "Work hard. Become one of the 72 Earthly Fiends and fulfill your mother's wish!"
From Mo Qingfeng's words, Qin Yu could see through Mo Qingfeng's character. He was definitely someone with a heart as strong as iron and wouldn't compromise easily. A few days ago, he had knelt down in order to participate in the Challenge Competition. From this, one could see his determination and persistence. It was also obvious that his mother didn't have much time left.
"En!"
Mo Qingfeng clenched his teeth and nodded heavily. After taking a deep breath, he looked ahead and said, "Big Brother Li, we should be about to enter the second trial. You must remember, no matter where you are in the forest, you only need to walk towards that mountain, and you will reach the trial of the heart." Mo Qingfeng pointed his right hand at a mountain in the farthest distance.
"That mountain is the Big Dipper Tower.
The second round of the 72 Earthly Fiends is at the bottom of the Big Dipper Tower. Because the test of the 36 Big Dipper Stars will be held a year later, there will be many experts in the Challenge Competition this time. Big Brother Li, you must be careful when you are teleported!
If you encounter any difficulties, please let me know. I will do my best to help you. "Mo Qingfeng reminded.
Qin Yu looked at Mo Qingfeng and nodded slightly, but didn't say anything.
Not long after, just as Mo Qingfeng said, the second round would teleport them to any location in the forest.
Qin Yu only felt his vision blur for a moment before Mo Qingfeng disappeared without a trace. As for himself, he had strangely appeared beneath a towering ancient tree. A putrid stench assaulted his nostrils. Sweeping his eyes over the ground that was covered in rotten leaves, Qin Yu frowned and spread out his divine sense.
"En?"
What shocked Qin Yu was that his divine sense was greatly restricted. It could only cover an area of 10 li. Being alone in the forest, his divine sense was unable to spread out. This undoubtedly increased the difficulty of the first round. It could only cover an area of 10 li. This meant that no one dared to fight recklessly. Otherwise, if they attracted the attention of wild beasts or cultivators from 10 li away, they would only face death.
"According to the rules, only the top 300 have the qualifications to challenge the 72 Earthly Fiends. I still need to fight before the top 300. I'm five days later than the others. I need to hurry."
Although his divine sense was restricted, he could still fly. Qin Yu directly soared into the sky and looked around cautiously. After confirming the direction of the Big Dipper Tower, Qin Yu flew towards it with extreme speed.
Time was of the essence. Qin Yu had to participate in the Heart Realm test before the rest.
"Roar, roar, roar!"
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Roars and the sound of battle rose and fell one after another.
Along the way, Qin Yu encountered many cultivators. There were also many people who asked him for help, but Qin Yu turned a blind eye to them all. It was not that he was cold-blooded and heartless, but that time did not allow for it. Moreover, once his identity was exposed, the outcome could be imagined.
In less than half a day.
Qin Yu was targeted by a ferocious beast. He did not know what level this ferocious beast was at. Qin Yu only felt all the hairs on his body stand on end as a strong sense of danger swept through his entire body. However, Qin Yu did not stop at all, and his aura gradually spread out.
Although he had not completely activated the Yazi and Black Tortoise bloodlines, Qin Yu had still absorbed the drop of Blood Essence and left it in the Spirit Nascent Soul. Therefore, the aura he emitted contained the aura of the Yazi and Black Tortoise from the drop of Blood Essence. Although it was only a trace of the Blood Essence, it was enough to make the ferocious beast that targeted Qin Yu tremble in fear.
As expected, Qin Yu's aura had just spread out when that strong sense of danger disappeared.
Just like that, Qin Yu's speed increased to the extreme, and wherever he went, countless ferocious beasts retreated.
At the same time, somewhere in the forest, two young men were on full alert as they advanced cautiously. In this forest filled with ferocious beasts, the two of them did not dare to relax in the slightest. Especially after escaping death with great difficulty, the two of them were exceptionally cautious.
The taller young man swept his eyes over the surroundings. His face was abnormally pale as he swallowed dryly, and said, "Why are the ferocious beasts here so strong?
There was only one before … If we encounter a few now, wouldn't that be terrible? "
"We have to find the others as soon as possible, the more the better. Otherwise, with our strength, we will only die tragically in …" The shorter young man's face was grave, but before he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his head to look at the sky.
Without waiting for the young man to react, a figure flashed past in the sky.
"Spiritual Infant Tier?
What are the three Thunder Cloud Pavilion brothers doing?
They actually let a Spiritual Infant Tier disciple participate in the test?
Yi … no … this person is actually not afraid of the ferocious beasts in this forest?
How is that possible? "
The shorter disciple's face was filled with disbelief. His divine sense quickly spread out, but the figure was already gone …
"Wait!
Middle stage of the Spiritual Infant Tier, not afraid of ferocious beasts, could it be … that person is … Li Youcai?
Li Youcai participated in the challenge?
Li Youcai participated in this challenge? "
"Then … then Li Youcai … then … Li Youcai is not … not afraid of these … ferocious beasts … which means he really … really has the confidence to pass … pass the test?"
"It's over!"
The two of them looked at each other and saw the fear and shock in each other's eyes. One had to know that the two of them had also made a bet at the banquet, and what they had bet was a top-grade Dao Tool …
"No, we have to inform the others. We must stop Li Youcai!
Otherwise … we'll also be done for if we go out! "the shorter disciple shouted solemnly.
Not long after.
Waves of sound reverberated in the forest. These waves of sound were like surging tides that swept through all parts of the forest.
"Li Youcai is here …"
"Everyone, be careful, Li Youcai participated in the challenge …"
"The despicable Li Youcai participated in the challenge. Everyone, follow me to suppress Li Youcai!"