Initially, the new record on the Ten Formations Stele might not have attracted the attention of the trial disciples of the five peaks.
That was because everyone knew that the new record was definitely created by Zhong Wen and they were already used to it.
However, when they heard that the new record was created by a mysterious disciple of unknown identity, it was enough to pique everyone's curiosity.
Later on, news spread that Zhong Wen had returned to challenge the pagoda once more and had lost to the mysterious disciple once more. This was the third time he had challenged the pagoda and the outcome was still unknown.
The fight between two top geniuses of Array Peak was akin to the year end face-off being brought forward!
Even the five peak masters were curious, let alone the young trial disciples who loved to watch the fun.
The number of people gathered before the Ten Formations Pagoda did not decrease. Instead, it increased!
Apart from the disciples of Array Peak, disciples of the other four peaks were here as well, wanting to witness the final outcome.
Led by Feng Haoyu, a group of Spirit Peak elites arrived from Spirit Peak. Little Fatty was among them as well.
After not seeing him for three months, Little Fatty had already reached the peak of Level 8 Qi Condensation.
Leng Rou's appearance caused a commotion as the gazes of most disciples landed on this icy beauty.
In less than a year, there were already many who privately viewed Leng Rou as the number one beauty of the five peaks.
It wasn't just because of Leng Rou's beauty. It was also because of her strength. She was at the peak of Level 9 Qi Condensation just like Feng Haoyu.
She was Feng Haoyu's greatest competitor for the year end face-off.
Not only that, Leng Rou had also displayed shocking talent in talismans.
There was a high chance that Leng Rou would be the number one of Talisman Peak's face-off as well!
Disciples of Elixir and Talisman Peak rushed over. Xue Yi and the others from Weapon Peak also came to join in the fun.
There were only three months left to the year end face-off and the challenge of the Ten Formations Pagoda was probably the biggest event of the five peaks before the year end face-off.
In the blink of an eye, more than half of the third day had passed.
When dusk arrived, the formation patterns of Level 5 of the Ten Formations Pagoda lit up, signifying that Zhong Wen had entered Level 6 once more.
As long as Zhong Wen could clear Level 6 within an hour, he would regain the glory that belonged to him – number one of Array Peak!
Little Fatty squeezed through the crowd and came before Xue Yi, asking softly, "Senior Brother Xue, why haven't I seen my big brother recently?"
"I haven't seen him in a while, but he should be fine. Don't worry." Xue Yi comforted.
Little Fatty frowned and mumbled, "That's strange. I haven't seen anyone for three months, and there's no one in the cave either. I was thinking of helping Big Brother improve his sword fighting technique."
Xue Yi smiled without saying anything.
In his opinion, Su Zimo might have realized that there was no hope of winning at the end of the year, so he found an excuse to leave.
In this way, he could avoid the year-end face-off between the five peaks. Although he would inevitably be mocked, it was much better than being defeated in front of everyone.
Suddenly, a blinding light burst forth from Level 6 of the Ten Formations Pagoda.
"Success!"
"How long will it take?"
"It seems to have only been three quarters of an hour, not even an hour!"
"As expected of Senior Brother Zhong. After all, he has a strong foundation of formations to support him."
The crowd discussed fervently. Some of the Array Peak disciples who were on good terms with Zhong Wen heaved a sigh of relief.
Before long, Zhong Wen was teleported out of the Ten Formations Pagoda.
At the same time, a bright light shone at the top of the Ten Formations Stele as a line of words appeared. "Zhong Wen cleared Level 6 of the Ten Formations Pagoda, three quarters of an hour!"
"Not bad, not bad."
Elder Luo nodded with a smile.
"Senior Martial Brother Zhong, congratulations!"
"Senior Brother Zhong is still the best! To think that he would have cleared Level 6 so quickly!"
Some of the Array Peak disciples cupped their fists hurriedly.
Feng Haoyu nodded to Zhong Wen with his hands behind his back.
Given Feng Haoyu's aloof personality and status in the five peaks, he was already giving Zhong Wen enough face by showing such respect.
Zhong Wen smiled and raised his voice. "Everyone, please calm down."
The noise in the crowd gradually subsided.
"It's all thanks to everyone's concern that I'm able to return to the top of the Ten Formations Stele today. However … "
Changing the topic, Zhong Wen pointed to the Ten Formations Pagoda in high spirits and declared loudly, "The person I'd like to thank the most is this unknown challenger. I've said before that his appearance forced me to be the strongest …"
Zhong Wen hadn't finished speaking the word 'I' when his tone changed abruptly while his pupils constricted violently. It was as if he'd seen something that caused him to be extremely shocked!
Everyone followed Zhong Wen's finger.
The light of Level 7 of the Ten Formations Pagoda was already shining!
It was a little blinding.
Unknowingly, Elder Luo stood up and stared at Level 7 of the Ten Formations Pagoda in a daze with disbelief in his eyes.
The atmosphere before the Ten Formations Pagoda turned extremely strange.
Nobody said anything.
Everyone's gazes were drawn to the light of Level 7 and they forgot to breathe, as though they had lost their souls.
Zhong Wen's expression changed a few times before turning ashen and his eyes dimmed.
He had lost.
He had lost completely!
Earlier on, Zhong Wen had tried to muster his courage and regain his confidence multiple times but failed each time.
The flickering light of the formation patterns on the seventh level gave him a kind of pressure that others could not understand!
It was a pressure known as despair.
Among the disciples of the five peaks, there was probably no one who knew better than him about the intricacies of Grade 2 formations. The fact that the mysterious challenger had to spend two entire days and nights to clear Level 7 was proof of that.
However, that person had succeeded at the end of the day.
As for Zhong Wen, he had no clue about the illusory formation of Level 7 and was bewitched by the illusions, unable to find any flaws in the formation.
In fact, he could not even last four hours in the illusory formation of Level 7.
If he were to continue staying inside, there was a high chance that he would sink into it and suffer irrecoverable injuries.
"Hais."
Sighing sadly, Zhong Wen turned around and muttered to himself with a desolate expression, "There's no chance for me to surpass him."
"You have a chance."
Suddenly, a gentle voice sounded in Zhong Wen's ears.
Zhong Wen raised his head.
Unknowingly, Array Peak's master, Xuan Yi, had appeared and was standing not far away from him, looking at him with an encouraging smile.
When he saw that gaze, Zhong Wen shuddered and the haze in his heart dissipated as he saw the light once more.
Taking a deep breath of air, Zhong Wen nodded vigorously and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, master. I won't be defeated so easily. I, Zhong Wen, will definitely return!"
"Good. That's my disciple."
Regaining his confidence, Zhong Wen left the Ten Formations Pagoda once more.
Xuan Yi looked at the gradually fading light of the formation pattern on the seventh floor, and a trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes. He floated to Elder Luo and set up a soundproof barrier with a wave of his hand. He asked, "Who's inside? Since when did Array Peak have such a person? "
"That lad … is not from Array Peak," Elder Luo laughed bitterly and shook his head.
"Hmm?"
Frowning, Xuan Yi asked, "What's his name?"
"Su Zimo."
Xuan Yi's heart skipped a beat as his expression turned strange.
Noticing Xuan Yi's strange expression, Elder Luo asked instead, "Why? You know him? That name does sound familiar. I seem to have heard it somewhere before. "
Xuan Yi did not reply. As though he had thought of something fun, he chuckled. "This is going to be interesting."
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