How could the prodigy be pleased to be named as a test subject by Lin Chen? Regardless of what Lin Chen's intentions were, as a test subject, there was a 50% chance that he would die as a test subject.
Thus, how could the prodigy agree?
"Lin Chen, you're dreaming!"
However, never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that Lin Chen didn't respond after he finished speaking. Instead, someone from the group of prodigies behind him, who were supposed to be on the same side as him, spoke up.
"Junior brother Zhao, we need to leave this region of water and ascend the Dragon Peak. Since that's the case, why don't you listen to senior brother Lin Chen? If anything happens, we'll save you immediately. "
"That's right, junior brother Zhao. We'll be prepared this time. We won't let junior brother Zhao be in danger again."
The prodigies, who had been furious earlier, immediately agreed with Lin Chen and forced him to do what he said.
This caused the face of the Chosen surnamed Zhao to turn extremely ugly. How could he have imagined that these so-called Chosen would be such spineless cowards?
"Are you all crazy? Don't you know what Lin Chen's intentions are from the beginning?! "
However, what answered him was an indifferent voice.
"I don't care what he's thinking. Junior brother Zhao, we need you to contribute now."
These words completely extinguished any hope the prodigy had. However, how could he be willing to be treated like a puppet? Immediately, the boundless spiritual energy in his body surged and he was about to attack.
But at this moment, all the geniuses seemed to have anticipated his actions, and they actually made a move at the same time to forcefully suppress him.
"You idiots. Now that you're treating me as a test subject, you'll be next. However, you're helping the tiger do evil. You're the biggest idiots in the world!"
The prodigy roared furiously, but no one paid him any attention. How could the surrounding prodigies not understand what he meant? However, even if they did, what could they do now that they were in this position?
Even talismans could not send them out of this dangerous region of water. Only by following Lin Chen's instructions would they have the greatest chance of reaching the Dragon Peak and obtaining safety.
Moreover, even if the prodigies were unwilling to admit it, they still had this thought in their hearts. With so many people, would they not be the test subject?
As they watched this scene unfold, the surrounding geniuses had already turned silent. This was especially true for those who had lamented that they had not seized the opportunity. Now, it was even more difficult for them to speak.
Because how was this an opportunity? This was clearly a trap. The onlooker sees the game clearly. How could they not see that this was a situation that Lin Chen had long anticipated?
When he saw this scene, a mocking expression appeared on Yan Chutian's face.
However, at the same time, he had also raised Lin Chen's level of danger by several levels. Even if the latter's cultivation was not very strong, this scheme of his was enough to be considered a hidden danger.
In his previous life, Yan Chutian had encountered countless enemies. However, what he feared the most was not those powerful and undefeatable enemies in the rumours. Instead, it was those treacherous and cunning enemies like Lin Chen!
The scene changed. At this moment, the prodigy surnamed Zhao, who had been suppressed by everyone, had been treated as a test subject and was forced to steer the land forward.
However, his luck wasn't that good. Or perhaps Lin Chen had done it on purpose. The land had only advanced a short distance before it was swallowed by the black river, and there was no more sound.
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The prodigy surnamed Zhao's test subject was not the end. Following that, more and more people continued to test the road. Even if they were unwilling, they could only face the gazes of the people behind them. Otherwise, their fate would be similar to that prodigy surnamed Zhao's.
As the prodigy became more and more cooperative, it was not that the others did not try to rescue him, but it ended in failure every time. In fact, if they tried to force it, it seemed that they would be swallowed by the black river as well.
However, such a huge price was not without results. At least, the crowd was getting closer and closer to the Dragon Peak, now less than ten feet away.
This made the remaining prodigies happy. The Dragon Peak was right in front of them, and so far, they were not unfortunate enough to become a test subject.
However, when they saw a certain figure on the other side, less than ten feet away from the Dragon Peak, the joy in their hearts immediately turned into deep disbelief.
They could not imagine how a disciple from a second-rate faction could get close to the Dragon Peak. With his status, there were not so many test subjects. He should have died tragically when he left the group. Not only did he not die tragically, but he was also so close to the Dragon Peak?
Not only them, but many of the prodigies who were watching from the periphery were also shocked. They also thought that Yan Chutian should have been swallowed by the black river long ago. However, he forcibly walked through this dangerous body of water as if it was flat ground, and even approached the Dragon Peak.
This involuntarily made a ridiculous thought appear in their minds. Could it be that this prodigy from a second-rate faction was the one who had truly seen through this dangerous body of water, and all the strangeness of this body of water?!
Yan Chutian's location naturally attracted Lin Chen's attention. He looked into the distance, his dark eyes quietly staring, as if there was an indescribable color surging within them.
After a long while, he retracted his gaze, and a soft whisper that only he could hear slowly rang out.
"Yan Chu, is it? Heh, interesting … "
Fifteen minutes later, two more test subjects had died, and Lin Chen finally reached the Dragon Peak and set foot on this piece of land.
Once he set foot on the Dragon Peak, Lin Chen knew that he could no longer restrict the prodigies behind him, so he immediately headed up the Dragon Peak.
When the prodigies behind him had also reached the Dragon Peak, Lin Chen had already disappeared on the rugged mountain path.
Seeing this, the prodigies who had ascended the peak were naturally incomparably furious. They had been holding back for a long time, and had been on tenterhooks for a long time. Seeing that they were about to wash away their humiliation, if they attacked together, no matter how high Lin Chen's attainments in formations were, he would undoubtedly die.
However, Lin Chen was actually so vigilant, and had instantly disappeared from the foot of the mountain.
However, this did not mean that they would let him go. No matter what, this debt had already been remembered. If they saw Lin Chen again, they would definitely ruthlessly make him pay.
Amidst their anger, the prodigies also looked towards Yan Chutian. At this moment, their expressions were somewhat awkward, because some of them had previously mocked him for leaving the group and courting death.
However, now it seemed that he was not courting death, but had the ability to safely cross the dangerous body of water alone.
They also thought that if he had led them across the body of water, no one would have died, and they would not have to be threatened by Lin Chen, and be on tenterhooks for fear of becoming a test subject.
It was precisely because of this that someone flew into a rage, and could not help but shout at Yan Chutian. "Sir, you are truly magnanimous. As fellow prodigies, you saw through the dangers but only cared about crossing the river by yourself."
Hearing this, Yan Chutian could not help but feel that it was extremely laughable. His gaze swept across the angry prodigy, and also swept across the other prodigies.
Seeing that he had the ability, they called him sir and viewed him as a fellow prodigy. Just now, when he had left the group, they had all shouted that he was courting death and did not know the immensity of heaven and earth.
Not to mention whether he had the obligation to lead them across the river, if he had said that he had the ability to safely cross the river, they would have ridiculed him and laughed at him.
Because of this, Yan Chutian could not even be bothered with them. As he walked towards the rugged mountain path, a disdainful sneer slowly rang out.
"A pitiful person … must have something to hate about him!"
Such words immediately made that prodigy speechless. How could he not know that Lin Chen was mocking him? But even if he knew, what could he do? Because when he thought about it carefully, he could not find any words to argue with. He could only stare at Yan Chutian's back as he walked away.
At the same time, the prodigies around him had bitter expressions on their faces. Their hatred for Lin Chen increased.
If it were not for him, they would not be in such a difficult situation and would not be mocked here!
Following the rugged mountain path, Yan Chutian became more and more excited. Because Qiu Yu and Yan Ningzhu were also on this Dragon Peak.
After not seeing each other for a long time, even Yan Chutian had to admit that he missed the woman he had lost and then found again.
However, as he walked and walked, Yan Chutian felt that the mountain path around him had become a little strange. White fog enveloped him. Although it was not dense, it seemed to be quietly changing the world around him.
Yan Chutian could not help but sigh. As expected, places of opportunity like this are not simple.
PS: There is a third chapter today. It will be released in the afternoon.
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