Chapter 1763: Chapter 6: The Attempt in 1008
Facing Zhao Xing’s inquiry, Yuan Qiusheng was very humble. He cupped his hands and said, "I dare not give directions, Daoist Brother. I can only share some shallow views on the challenge."
Zhao Xing immediately replied with a salute. Among the Self Sect’s Minister of Agriculture, the differences between those who focus on farming and the combat-oriented ministers are significant.
They are close to nature, neither competing nor seeking advantages, and are basically very gentle people.
Life, in their eyes, is treated equally.
Yuan Qiusheng said, "Senior Zuo Qiyu, the Primordial Envoy, set up the first test in his Taichu City called ’Boundary River.’ It is precisely that moat outside Taichu City."
"Only allowed to enter based on the Grassman’s strength, without carrying any magic artifacts or talismans."
"The situation in Boundary River is similar to areas over 100,000 miles in the Primordial Ocean, where the attack type is multi-fusion."
"While crossing the river, one will suffer physical, mental, soul, and Daoist skill attacks."
"Brother Han and I evaluated that to cross Boundary River, the Grassman must at least have the strength of the Peak of Five Elements Tao Domain, and must excel in defense."
Han Qianye nodded slightly, indicating agreement with Yuan Qiusheng’s words.
Zhao Xing pondered, "If it’s only to this extent, it shouldn’t be the reason why so many people are stuck here, unable to even enter the city gates."
"Mr. Yuan, are there any other difficulties?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Qiusheng, Han Qiye, Youling Fairy, and Daoist Miao Song were all slightly taken aback.
The Grassman Skill in the Self Sect is a very challenging spell type. Although there are many talents here, achieving ’Five Elements Tao Domain Peak’ combat power with Grassman Skill is only possible for Yuan Qiusheng and Han Qianye.
Only these two have passed the challenge. Zhao Xing saying this, does it not imply that his Grassman Skill has reached this level?
Everyone was unsure whether Zhao Xing was posturing or purely commenting on the checkpoint.
After a pause, Yuan Qiusheng continued, "Simply speaking of this checkpoint, although it is difficult, it should not trouble so many geniuses."
"However, after crossing Boundary River, the Grassman will inevitably suffer various damages, and there’s no way to retrieve and repair the Grassman."
"Therefore, even if one can pass the first checkpoint and enter the city gates, they will still fall before the second checkpoint of ’Taixu Pass.’"
"What is Taixu Pass?" Zhao Xing asked.
"My understanding of the second checkpoint is not deep, let Brother Han answer," Yuan Qiusheng said.
Everyone turned their attention to Han Qianye, who pondered and said:
"Taixu Pass, once you enter, you will be swallowed by the void fissure."
"As of now, no one has been able to escape."
"The challengers of the second checkpoint have felt differently; some claim that upon entering, they appeared in a thundering jail with no spiritual energy."
"Some say they sank into an endless illusion realm, as if experiencing reincarnation."
"Others were instantly torn apart by rampant void turbulence."
"..."
"In short, as of now, everyone is unsure what ’Taixu’ in the second checkpoint tests."
"Without understanding the rules, naturally, there are no successful challengers."
Zhao Xing nodded, it seemed everyone fell before the second checkpoint.
The best performance was barely crossing Boundary River.
Yuan Qiusheng and Han Qianye didn’t introduce any more, evidently having shared all they knew.
Zhao Xing didn’t ask further and simply thought quietly.
"Just like the previous life, Zuo Qiyu’s checkpoints are still Boundary River and Taixu Pass."
"I just don’t know if there are changes in content, given that I entered the Primordial Realm earlier, and Zuo Qiyu later entered Demigod Realm."
Actually, Zhao Xing didn’t know much about Zuo Qiyu, because he couldn’t encounter this big figure’s true form, who came and went without a trace. In the former life, he hadn’t learned any Grassman Skill of the Void Ancestor series either.
Zuo Qiyu in Zhao Xing’s memory indeed didn’t have disciples, but this time Zuo Qiyu wasn’t as powerful or aloof as he later became.
At least, Zuo Qiyu now still carried the title of Primordial Envoy and engaged in specific affairs. The Five Poison Emperor also managed to anger Zuo Qiyu that time.
"Anger indicates vitality," Zhao Xing mused, "If Zuo Qiyu were indifferent to everything, then learning Grassman Skill from him would be out of the question, as limited edition Grassman Skill would become extinct."
In the previous life, Zuo Qiyu’s Grassman Skills appeared on players’ detection panels, but his existence was like non-commercial displays in stores, only for viewing.
Players racked their brains but couldn’t learn it. Even when Zuo Qiyu’s favorability reached a certain level, it couldn’t be increased any further, ultimately becoming extinct."
"Regardless, it’s worth trying. Methods are devised by people."
Having come here, naturally, retreating in the face of difficulty isn’t an option; one has to try before speaking.
Many had this mindset.
Soon, Han Qianye was the first to stand up, "My friends, I feel enlightened and want to verify inside Taixu Pass. Is there any Daoist friend willing to join me?"
Daoist Miao Song opened his eyes, immediately responded, "I too feel enlightened, let’s go together."
"I haven’t gained new insights and I suppose it’s pointless to go now, so I’ll wait here for the good news from both of you," Yuan Qiusheng said.
"I feel the same." Han Chuchen nodded.
As for Youling Fairy, she was simply in meditation and didn’t open her eyes.
Evidently, she had no intention of going to try at the moment.
"I will also give it a try," Zhao Xing spoke up now, "I have not tried it yet, might as well go see."
Thus, Zhao Xing, Han Qianye, and Daoist Miao Song left the pavilion together, setting off towards that moat outside the city.
