"Since I have established the War God Palace, I naturally want to establish an everlasting foundation so that the War God Palace can be passed down from generation to generation. In the future, whether it is in the Desolate Border, other regions, or even the entire Eastern Wasteland, I will make the name of the War God Palace resound throughout the world!"
Xiao Chen's sonorous and powerful voice resounded from the top of the city wall, emitting a powerful aura.
"Since the beginning of time, the human race has prospered in the Wasteland generation after generation. Blood dyed the nine heavens red and scattered in all directions. It was by relying on the countless cultivators that this ancient land was firmly protected in our hands. This is the original intention of this Xiao establishing the War God Palace!"
"I want to give a chance to those talented young warriors who couldn't obtain the inheritance. I want them to face the invasion of the foreign races, so that they will no longer be at a loss and bow their heads to commit suicide!"
"War God, nurture a true War God for our Human Race and protect our land!"
A vigorous aura bloomed from Xiao Chen's body, causing everyone to be dumbfounded and shocked. Even Bai Ming, the young patriarch of the Baize Marquis Tribe, couldn't help but be suppressed by Xiao Chen's aura this time. This wasn't the pressure of strength, but the pressure of the heart.
The young patriarch of the Baize Marquis Tribe, the number one battle tribe in the Desolate Border Region, was a genius, and was at the peak of the initial stage of the Venerable Realm. He was not even 50 years old. Even in the entire Eastern Wasteland, anyone who could advance to the Venerable Realm before the age of 100 could be considered a genius. However, all of these halos were overshadowed by Xiao Chen. There was no room for luck.
"Good!"
Elder Shi's powerful voice resounded once again. As an older generation warrior in the Desolate Border Region, Elder Shi didn't leave behind any descendants. His only thought was that the land that gave birth to him would no longer be ravaged by the foreign races. However, this was only a fantasy in the old man's heart.
It was just an extravagant hope for the foreign races to not wreak havoc here. However, the old man was very concerned about all actions that would help the desolate border prosper. As Xiao Chen led the Gu Yuan Tribe to rise in the desolate land, the old man's attention was also drawn to Xiao Chen and the Gu Yuan Tribe behind him. Similarly, Xiao Chen also brought unexpected actions again and again.
"Clan Leader Xiao, what is the use of this illusory formation?"
Finally, a cultivator asked about the first stage of the War God Palace's test.
"Illusions are meant to temper one's will. Every martial artist who steps into it will experience different illusions. It will test their heart, their will, and their determination towards the Martial Dao. If there is a flaw in their spirit and their will is scattered, they will absolutely not be able to pass the test!"
"A different illusion?" Xiao Chen's words aroused everyone's interest.
"The secret realm will create all kinds of thoughts hidden in the depths of each martial artist's heart according to their own situation. It can be said that the content of the illusion is derived from the desires of each martial artist. Only those who can have a firm belief, persevere, and see through their own weaknesses will be able to break through the realm."
In the illusion, there were tens of thousands of scenes. Some secret realms had endless natural treasures, thousands of spirit herbs, precious martial dao books, and endless collections. Some even had countless beauties sitting on one's knees, surrounded by jade dew and fine wine, ten thousand guards guarding the carriage, and beauties coiling around one's neck.
Temptation, this was an endless desire. The illusion reflected the most primitive desires of the martial artists, causing them to lose their minds. As long as there was a flaw in their will, they would be pulled into the illusion. If they wanted to escape, they would have to have a clear will and see through the illusion. Otherwise, they would only be lost in the illusion.
There was temptation, but at the same time, there was danger. Some martial artists fell into a boundless battlefield of slaughter. A spear danced like a blood dragon, slaughtering its way through the crowd of foreign race Battle Masters, killing to their heart's content. Countless foreign race Battle Masters were beheaded in terror.
Some martial artists fell into a boundless beast tide, being chased by thousands of beasts, hiding here and there, struggling to survive. All kinds of illusions, to the martial artists who entered the secret realm, were a great test.
As a part of the Heaven's Grotto-Heaven, everything in the secret realm was under Liu Li's supervision. Even the illusions of each martial artist were within her perception.
"Everyone, why don't we enter the secret realm to have a look?"
After a moment, Xiao Chen smiled lightly and sent out an invitation. His figure turned illusory and entered the secret realm.
However, everyone's expressions froze. They had scruples in their hearts. The origin of this secret realm had been refined by Xiao Chen, so it could be said that the entire secret realm was under Xiao Chen's complete control. If Xiao Chen had any ulterior motives in the secret realm, they would be like turtles in a jar once they entered. If they were strong enough, they would naturally not be afraid and could break out of the secret realm.
However, Venerable Vajra and the Tiantai Clan Leader vaguely knew that Xiao Chen was now at the Venerable Realm Perfected. If he made any strange moves, they would not be a match for him at all.
"Hmph!" Elder Shi saw this and snorted coldly. "Do you think you're qualified?!"
After a baffling remark, Elder Shi took the lead and entered the secret realm. However, the Venerable Vajra and the others were instantly awakened. They looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
They understood Elder Shi's words — he was mocking them for having the heart of a villain.
There was no such thing as making a fuss over nothing in the world. Elder Shi was saying that they were no longer qualified to be taken seriously by Xiao Chen. With their strength, did they really need Xiao Chen to go through so much trouble to use the secret realm to suppress them?!
Bitter smiles, only bitter smiles!
Once upon a time, the strength of a junior in their eyes was close to that of a true powerhouse in the desolate border. Now, he had become an existence that they looked up to. Yes, in the face of absolute strength, there was no need for evil intentions.
What a joke!
"Let's go!" Then, everyone stopped gathering and flew into the secret realm.
There was a high platform in the secret realm, and there was also a row of white jade chairs. At this moment, Elder Shi was sitting on the jade chair, but there was no trace of Xiao Chen. Everyone took their seats.
At this moment, in the secret realm, they could see many martial artists either sitting on the ground or walking on the spot. Some were crying, some were laughing, some were frowning, and some were excited. However, everyone's eyes had lost their spirit.
To all the martial artists, entering the illusion was no different from being in reality. Even if they were just walking, it would still consume their physical strength. Even their mental strength was being consumed. If they could not break through the secret realm, their mental strength would eventually be exhausted, and they would fall into a coma and be expelled from the secret realm.
Buzz!
Buzz!
Buzz!
Buzz!
At this moment, dozens of green lights sprinkled down from the sky above the secret realm, enveloping the martial artists who had exhausted their mental strength. When the light dissipated, these martial artists who had already fainted were sent out of the secret realm.
Outside, the Gu Yuan Tribe members had already prepared a place for them to recuperate. For these young martial artists, mental exhaustion also posed the risk of serious damage to their souls.
In the secret realm, an honest-looking young man was constantly walking on the spot. He seemed to have discovered something interesting. It seemed like he was walking on the spot, but at this moment, he had entered an illusion.
In a place in the secret realm where other martial artists could not see, there was a pavilion. At this moment, Xiao Chen, his two wives, and Liu Li were watching the martial artists who were participating in the assessment.
On the white jade table were melons, fruits, and fine wine. They were all treasures produced in the Heavenly Abode Medicine Garden.
"Liu Li, are there any good seedlings?" After entering the secret realm, Xiao Chen came to this place and reunited with his wife.
"Yes!"
Liu Li's voice was as excited as a lark. She gently waved her small hand, and suddenly, a green light appeared in front of Xiao Chen and the other two. Within the green light was the content of the illusion that the martial artists had experienced.
At this moment, the illusion that the honest-looking young man had experienced appeared in the green light. However, the scene in the illusion made Xiao Chen and the other two speechless.
This honest-looking young man was actually tasting the medicinal cuisine. He had appeared in a city with a black bear beside him. On the back of the black bear was a huge medicinal basket filled with spiritual herbs. Every time he finished eating the medicinal cuisine, he would take out some herbs to exchange for the medicinal cuisine. The origins of these herbs were even more strange. They were actually gathered by him outside the city that was derived from the illusion.
One man and one bear constantly entered and exited various restaurants of various sizes, eating and drinking. After eating, they would also comment on each medicinal cuisine.
"It's really hard to believe that this is an illusion. Forget it, I still have a day. I'll taste these medicinal cuisines first. After leaving the illusion, it will be difficult to eat so many medicinal cuisines. Even if it's an illusion, it's worth it!"
As he ate, the young man muttered. However, although the medicinal cuisine was incomparably attractive to him, his eyes were faintly discernible. Obviously, he was very clear about his own situation.
In the two hours in the illusion, the young man had already crazily eaten three great restaurants. He did not care about the surrounding martial artists who were pointing at him.
It was his nature!
"Husband, this is what it means to be spontaneous!" Mu Qing and Liu Li sneered.
Needless to say, this honest-looking young man's temperament was the nemesis of these illusions. As long as the spiritual light in his heart was not extinguished, he naturally could not be lost by the illusion.
"Husband, look, that honest-looking young man has already finished eating. Should we go to the next restaurant?!" At this time, Pinghua pointed to the honest-looking young man who was stretching in the green light mirror.
"Master, there is someone who is not lost by the illusion!"
Suddenly, Liuli exclaimed.
This immediately caused Xiao Chen and the other two to be shocked. In an instant, on the green mirror, there was a girl in a plain dress with incomparably clear eyes.
It's her!
Immediately, Xiao Chen could not help but smile bitterly. Among the tens of thousands of young martial artists who had not been lost by the illusion, she was the only one.
This girl was the one whose origin Xiao Chen did not know, but could actually attract the fate of the tribe. She had a mysterious fate on her body, and even the illusion could be blocked outside her body.
"That is!"
Suddenly, Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed. In the arms of the girl was a snow-white little beast that was half a foot long. It was the fate beast in the tribe. He did not know when this little beast had actually walked together with the girl.
After a moment, Xiao Chen seemed to have made a decision and said to Liu Li, "Bring that girl here!"