As they advanced, Yan Chutian finally noticed something strange. It seemed that Lin Chen's eyes were somewhat different from the eyes of ordinary cultivators.
Every time he stared for a long time, specks of golden light would flicker within his eyes, allowing him to see through illusions and discover the truth.
Yan Chutian immediately began to flip through the memories in his mind. However, it was truly difficult to discern the truth with just these few signs. Moreover, he seemed to have never heard of any strange eyes that would flicker with golden light when used.
"Brother Lin Chen is truly extraordinary to be able to see through the strangeness of this place!"
"Haha … many thanks to senior brother Lin Chen for leading the way."
"If we were to move on our own, who knows how much time we would have wasted, and we might even lose our lives!"
Lin Chen continued to lead the numerous geniuses forward without encountering any disturbances along the way. Naturally, they were extremely convinced by Lin Chen. They only thought that Lin Chen was already confident and had seen through everything.
However, Yan Chutian could clearly see that the deeper they went, the more difficult it was to distinguish between the truth and the illusions hidden in the surrounding waters. The time Lin Chen spent staring also gradually increased.
In fact, his subsequent advance was accompanied by a probing intent. However, due to the aura he had created earlier, the originally cautious geniuses around him were willing to follow his instructions and take the lead in taking the lead.
Clearly taking in this scene, Yan Chutian could not help but sneer. As expected, this Lin Chen did not have good intentions when he said that he could bring people in with great fanfare.
He was using these people as test stones. First, he would use his powerful aura to convince them. When they reached the depths of the waters where even he himself was uncertain, he would let these people test the waters.
At that time, even if they were exposed, what else could they do other than continue to listen to him since they had already come this far?
This Lin Chen's plan was not bad. Unfortunately, there was Yan Chutian in the crowd. When he saw through Lin Chen's intentions, he immediately left the group and retreated alone.
Yan Chutian retreated alone without alerting anyone, nor did he announce Lin Chen's scheme with great fanfare.
That was because the moment he spoke, those geniuses that surrounded Lin Chen would surround and attack him, thinking that he was spouting nonsense. He wouldn't foolishly do such a thankless thing.
Yan Chutian's retreat was seen by the crowd and the group of prided geniuses, but they did not care about it at all. It was the other party who had foolishly let go of such a great opportunity. What did it have to do with him?
Moreover, having one less person would also increase the probability of him obtaining the opportunity, and there would be one less competitor.
"Eh … someone actually left the group?"
"What a fool. Such a good opportunity to ascend the peak, yet he wasted it."
"Speaking of which, the person who left seems to be the disciple of the second-rate power that gave rise to much discussion in the Central Plains City."
"So what? At that time, it was only in the Central Plains City. Zhou Ling was unwilling to make a move, otherwise he would have been able to suppress him with a raise of his hand. "
"It's a pity that we won't be able to see that scene. That idiot left the group. Given the unpredictability of this water region, even if he crushed the talisman, he wouldn't be able to leave. Right now, he can't advance or retreat, and could die at any time!"
"Heh … rumor has it that he also has attainments in formations. Who knows, he might even be able to find a way out himself."
"Haha … I didn't think that was just a rumor. With his status, even if he knows formations, it's only superficial. How can he be compared to Lin Chen?"
"Who knows? What if he has extraordinary talent in formations? Hahaha … "
Many mocking voices rang out continuously. Even though some of the words seemed to be praises on the surface, it was not difficult to deduce from the tone and deeper meaning that they were actually mocking Lin Chen.
From their point of view, Yan Chutian was simply too foolish, and could even be said to be seeking death. He clearly had the chance to ascend the Dragon Peak, yet he suddenly left the group.
However, among all the mocking gazes, there was a hidden meaning. Lin Chen was surrounded by many geniuses. His cold eyes swept over and looked at Yan Chutian's retreating figure.
No one knew what he was thinking. Moreover, after a brief glance, he turned his eyes back and continued to lead the group forward.
Finally, as they went deeper, Lin Chen could no longer accurately distinguish. Even if the golden light in his eyes flickered, he could not distinguish clearly.
Thus, at a certain moment, when a genius followed his instructions and moved forward, with a splash, he directly sank into the black river along with the small piece of land under his feet, never to be seen again.
This sudden turn of events caused the group of prided geniuses following Lin Chen to suddenly tighten their nerves. They had originally thought that safely ascending the Dragon Peak was already a done deal. How could such an unforeseen event suddenly occur?!
However, no one could answer them. At this moment, Lin Chen's expression was uncertain as he closely scanned the surroundings. After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth and said, "There will be mistakes in the end. Everyone, don't worry, there won't be any more mistakes."
Before he finished speaking, Lin Chen took the lead. As expected, he did not encounter any danger when he took the first step. However, the death of a genius just now had already rung alarm bells in their hearts. Even if they appeared unconcerned on the surface, how could they be so worried in their hearts?
At the same time, many of the surrounding geniuses were also nervous. Some even felt that this region of water was abnormally dangerous. Even Lin Chen was unable to control it and had made a mistake.
At the same time, Yan Chutian, who was traversing the waters alone, became even more dazzling in their eyes.
Even Lin Chen had made a mistake. Why hadn't the disciples of these second-rate factions died yet?
While some of these prided geniuses couldn't help but curse inwardly, they were astonished to find that although Yan Chutian had retreated a distance away, he immediately changed direction and headed towards the Dragon Peak in another direction.
"What … what does he mean by this? Could it be that he thinks that senior brother Lin Chen's path is wrong and wants to open up his own path to ascend the Dragon Peak?!"
"Who does he think he is? He doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
"Ignorant. Let us quietly watch how this disciple of a second-rate faction dies!"
"..."
The mocking and ridicule from before had completely turned into disdain and cold snorts.
The geniuses beside Lin Chen looked over and could not help but secretly shake their heads. Although Lin Chen had already made them somewhat suspicious, it could be said that he was the most reliable person here. And this disciple of a second-rate faction actually wanted to open up his own path to ascend the Dragon Peak. It was undoubtedly a fool's dream.
However, while they were thinking this, they did not expect Lin Chen to suddenly attack and slap a certain genius into a certain direction.
This genius was caught off guard and was slapped away. He did not even have time to make a sound before he sank into the black river and completely disappeared.
With regards to this, Lin Chen ignored the death of a genius and faintly muttered to himself, "Looks like this place is fake, then that place should be real!"
As his voice faded, he controlled the land beneath his feet to move forward. As expected, there was no danger, and it was as calm as before.
However, how could the geniuses following him remain calm? Now that things had come to this, how could they not see that Lin Chen had brought them here out of the kindness of his heart to use them as a test subject?!
"Lin Chen, you …!"
"There is no free lunch in this world. Since I want to guide you all to the peak, I naturally need a small portion of you to pay the price."
Lin Chen's expression was calm and he was not flustered at all. He then turned around to look at the geniuses behind him and smiled strangely. "Besides … isn't it what you all want to have a few fewer competitors?"
Perhaps they felt helpless, or perhaps they felt that their hearts had been spoken, but the originally furious geniuses who felt that they had been deceived did not say anything.
Of course, a moment later, a genius sneered. "Then why don't you pay the price yourself and test the path yourself?"
For a time, numerous vicious glints flickered, as if wanting to push Lin Chen into the water at any time.
Even so, Lin Chen did not panic in the face of such a situation. Instead, he said to the sneering genius. "If you can guide them forward, how about using me as a test subject?"
This simple sentence immediately rendered the other party speechless. Because that genius knew very well that if he were to guide them, they would not be able to ascend the Dragon Peak no matter how many lives were sacrificed.
In other words, without Lin Chen, they would be trapped here until they died!
Seeing that the other party was speechless, the corners of Lin Chen's mouth curled into a strange smile. He then said, "Next, I'll let you test the path for everyone."
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