Time trickled by, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for the annual Southern Trial.
The Southern Region of the Golden Crown Nation held a grand Trial every year. All the young disciples of the Southern Sect, big or small, would participate.
Every time the Trial was held, some young disciples would rise above the rest and become the cream of the crop.
The current Five Great Prodigies of the Southern Region had also emerged from the Southern Trial.
There would be a ranking at the end of each Southern Trial, and martialists who made it into the top three would be rewarded handsomely.
Therefore, every younger generation was trying their best to squeeze into the top three. However, ever since the emergence of the Five Great Heaven's Prides, the top three spots had almost been monopolized by the Five Great Heaven's Prides in the past few years of trials.
It was simply impossible for other martialists to get a share of the top three spots.
Countless young disciples were standing on a square in the Vajra Sect. At the front of the square were many upper echelons of the Vajra Sect.
The Falling Dust Sect Master had already selected the Falling Dust Sword Sect disciples to participate in the Trial and brought them to the King Kong Sect. They could set off at any time.
Today was the day the King Kong Sect disciples set off. Because the Trial Mountain Range was still some distance away from the King Kong Sect, the King Kong Sect had to set off a day earlier.
By the time Fang Chen arrived at the plaza, everyone had already arrived.
The King Kong Sect Master began to speak when he saw that all the disciples had arrived.
"The annual Southern Trial will begin tomorrow. Today, we will head to the Trial City to participate in the Trial," the King Kong Sect Master announced loudly.
"The Trial is not only an exchange between the younger generation, but also a competition between Sects. There are countless opportunities in the Trial Mountain Range. Of course, these opportunities are also accompanied by danger. I hope that all of you can help each other after entering the Trial Mountain Range," the King Kong Sect Master continued.
Then, the King Kong Sect Master briefly introduced the Trial Mountain Range to the disciples before the group left the King Kong Sect in a grandiose fashion.
The King Kong Sect Master led the group and left alongside the Falling Dust Sword Sect.
Half a day later, the disciples of the King Kong Sect and the Falling Dust Sword Sect arrived at the Trial City one after another.
Training City was a relatively famous city in the south. The reason why this city was called Training City was because every year, the southern trials would be held in this city.
This year was no exception. When the Vajra Sect and the Falling Dust Sword Sect arrived, countless sects in the south had already arrived at the trial city.
"The trial city is right in front of us. Let's go in," the Vajra Sect Master said slowly.
Then, the group of people entered the City of Trials in a majestic manner.
Just as he entered the training city, Fang Chen felt a heavy aura rushing towards him. The training city was packed with people.
"So many people!"
Fang Chen was extremely puzzled. He did not expect that a Southern Trial could actually attract so many martial artists.
"The Southern Trial is an annual event in the Southern Region. Of course there will be many warriors," Jin Tai said slowly from behind Fang Chen.
Fang Chen nodded. Just as the disciples of the King Kong Sect were about to leave, a group of people suddenly entered the trial city through the city gates.
The Wuji Sect had just entered the trial city when they discovered their arch-enemy, the King Kong Sect.
When enemies met, their eyes blazed with hatred. When the Wuji Sect Master saw the King Kong Sect, a murderous intent flashed across his eyes. He quickly walked over to the King Kong Sect.
"King Kong Sect Master, how dare the King Kong Sect participate in the Southern Trial?" the Wuji Sect Master mocked.
"Since the Wuji Sect is participating, why can't the King Kong Sect participate?" the King Kong Sect Master said icily.
"King Kong Sect Master, the Wuji Sect will pay you back a hundredfold for seizing our city," the Wuji Sect Master said icily.
The King Kong Sect Master sneered when he heard the Wuji Sect Master's words and turned to leave.
The Wuji Sect Master smiled sinisterly as he watched the King Kong Sect Master leave. "Humph! I want to see how long the King Kong Sect can last."
The King Kong Sect naturally didn't fear the Wuji Sect. However, the Wuji Sect had the backing of one of the top five Sects, the Ghost Killing Gate. This required the King Kong Sect Master to take them seriously.
However, Fang Chen had promised the King Kong Sect Master that he didn't need to worry about the safety of the King Kong Sect Master in the trial mountain range. With him around, the Ghost Sunflower wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.
Therefore, the King Kong Sect Master didn't care about the Wuji Sect Master's threat at all. What he cared about the most now was that the Ghost Killing Gate would make a move on the King Kong Sect after the trial ended.
Therefore, the King Kong Sect Master had already thought it through. During the trial, he would try his best to contact some Sects that had a good relationship with the King Kong Sect and join forces to resist the Ghost Killing Gate.
Shortly after, the King Kong Sect Master led the group to a manor. This was an independent manor that belonged to the King Kong Sect.
The members of the Falling Dust Sword Sect followed the Falling Dust Sect Master to the Falling Dust Sword Sect Manor.
"This is where we will rest. Everyone, have a good rest and prepare for the trial in your best condition." The King Kong Sect Master said a few simple words before leaving.
Soon, many disciples went to rest while others went out for a stroll. The Liang Family's Four Young Masters said goodbye to Fang Chen before turning to leave as well.
Just as Fang Chen was about to rest, the chief disciple of the Luochen Sword Sect, Ye Ming, suddenly appeared.
"Brother Fang, let's go out for a stroll." Ye Ming looked at Fang Chen and smiled.
Fang Chen shook his head. Seeing this, Ye Ming continued, "Brother Fang, tomorrow is the trial. Don't you want to take advantage of today to see the geniuses of the various Sects?
As the saying goes, know thyself and know thy enemy, and you will never be defeated. "
Fang Chen originally wanted to refuse, but when he heard Ye Ming's last sentence, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately nodded and said, "Alright."
Then, Ye Ming and Fang Chen left the manor and appeared on the streets of the trial city.
The entire trial city was bustling. The trial city in the south did not belong to any Sect. It was jointly owned by the various Sects.
In the trial city, one could see the properties of the various Sects every time.
Even the five top Sects did not dare to forcefully occupy the trial city.
"Where are we going?" Fang Chen looked at Ye Ming, who was walking quickly, and asked.
"Follow me and you will know." Ye Ming's face revealed a trace of a smile.
Then, Fang Chen did not ask any more questions and directly followed Ye Ming. In a short while, the two of them appeared on a small mountain peak in the trial city.
This mountain peak was very famous in the trial city. It was called the Genius Peak.
Genius Peak. The reason why it was called Genius Peak was because every year before the trial, a large number of martial artists would come to the trial city to train. Some geniuses would choose to gather on this mountain peak for exchanges. Over time, this mountain peak was called Genius Peak.
Of course, not every cultivator had the qualifications to set foot on the Genius Peak. Only the top powerhouses of the younger generation could ascend the Genius Peak.
As the chief disciple of the Falling Dust Sword Sect, Ye Ming's strength was extremely powerful. Naturally, he had the qualifications to set foot on the Genius Peak.
When Ye Ming brought Fang Chen to the foot of the Genius Peak, he raised his head and looked over. There were already over twenty cultivators on the Genius Peak.
These cultivators were the top of the younger generation in the south. Of course, the five great prodigies were not included.
This was because the five great prodigies did not care about such a gathering of geniuses. In their eyes, besides the five of them, no one else in the south could be mentioned in the same breath as them.
At this moment, there was a pavilion on the Genius Peak. Over twenty cultivators were in the pavilion. Some were standing, while others were sitting on stone benches and chatting with each other.
"Brother Ji Lei, your strength has increased again. Looks like Brother Ji Lei's ranking will rise again in this trial," a cultivator with a smile said.
"Yeah, Brother Ji Lei's strength is really amazing."
"Brother Bai Ming's strength is not bad either."
Among the twenty cultivators, Ji Lei and the others were naturally the focus. This was because their strength was practically unparalleled under the five great prodigies.
However, just as everyone was chatting and laughing, they suddenly saw two cultivators coming up from the foot of the mountain.
"It's Ye Ming from the Falling Dust Sword Sect," a cultivator recognized Ye Ming and said softly.
They were not at all surprised by Ye Ming's arrival. With Ye Ming's strength, it was sufficient for him to set foot on the Genius Peak.
However, when they saw that Ye Ming had brought another person with him, some of the cultivators' expressions changed slightly.
"Ye Ming, you're here," a cultivator asked.
Ye Ming nodded and prepared to set foot on the Genius Peak with Fang Chen. However, at this moment, someone finally could not hold back anymore.
"Ye Ming, you have the qualifications to set foot on the Genius Peak, but it doesn't mean that you can casually bring random people up there."
"That's right. Not every cultivator can set foot on the Genius Peak. If any Tom, Dick, or Harry can set foot on the Genius Peak, then what's the point of the Genius Peak gathering?"
"Ye Ming, you can come up, but he can't."
The many cultivators chimed in one after another.
Ye Ming frowned slightly when he heard this. He immediately said, "He's the chief disciple of the King Kong Sect. Could it be that he doesn't have the qualifications to ascend the Genius Peak?"
Hearing Ye Ming's question, someone said, "Isn't Jin Tai the chief disciple of the King Kong Sect? Where did this kid come from?"
In the pavilion, many cultivators were questioning Fang Chen's origins. Only Ji Lei's expression was a little ugly. He did not say a word.
A trace of fear actually flashed in his eyes.
"That's right. Genius Peak is indeed not a place that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can ascend."
At this moment, Fang Chen opened his mouth to speak.
Hearing Fang Chen's words, a disciple near Fang Chen's face changed. He angrily shouted, "Kid, since you know, then hurry up and get down. Otherwise, I won't be polite."
"For example, a Tom, Dick, or Harry like you doesn't have the qualifications to set foot on the Genius Peak." Fang Chen looked at the cultivator and said with a cold smile.
This cultivator's cultivation was also at the peak of the Third Level of the Qi Hai Realm. He was only a step away from the Fourth Level of the Qi Hai Realm.
He was the chief disciple of the Puyun Island. His name was Pu Xiang. He was very arrogant and looked down on those weaker cultivators.
At this moment, hearing Fang Chen's mockery, Pu Xiang's face changed. He said coldly, "Kid, I am the chief disciple of the Puyun Island. My cultivation is at the peak of the Third Level of the Qi Hai Realm. You say that I am a Tom, Dick, or Harry, then what about you? Do you think that being the chief disciple of the King Kong Sect is something great?"
Pu Xiang looked at Fang Chen with an overbearing aura. His eyes were spitting fire.
"Is being the chief disciple of the Puyun Island really something great?" Fang Chen asked back.
"You are many times stronger than being the chief disciple of the King Kong Sect."
Pu Xiang snorted and said, "Kid, you only have two choices now. Either you get down yourself, or I will kick you down."
Ye Ming knew Fang Chen's strength and did not interrupt. He also did not like Pu Xiang. He could use this opportunity to let Fang Chen teach Pu Xiang a lesson.
Fang Chen shook his head slightly. This kind of trash was everywhere.