Li Tong arrived at a crimson continent. Looking around, he could see strange blood-colored plants growing all around him, some of which were even burning with raging flames.
"Huh? Where is this? "a crisp female voice sounded.
"This might be the legendary Small Phoenix World of the Four Nine Immortal Sect!" a coarse male voice sounded.
Li Tong turned around and found two people standing next to him. They looked a little familiar, and they seemed to be cultivators who were also participating in the trial. Sensing their cultivation base fluctuations, he discovered that they were cultivators of the Spirit Nurturing Initial Stage, the same rank as him.
At this moment, Bai Ling's voice sounded from the sky again. "In this small world, find a lake with black water, and you'll pass the trial."
Hearing this, Li Tong instantly analyzed the situation.
A seeking-type trial?
Then, the trial-takers with similar cultivation bases to him were clearly assigned by Bai Ling on purpose. They weren't competitors, but rather teammates!
"Fellow cultivators, I'm Li Tong. Would you like to search for the Black Water Lake with me?" Li Tong invited his teammates in a friendly manner.
The beautiful female cultivator was slightly dazed upon hearing this. Then, she smiled. "Li Tong, my dao name is Ding Xiang. I'd be happy to search for the Black Water Lake with you."
The well-built male nodded. "Fellow cultivator Li Tong, my name is Cheng Yingxiong. I recognize you. You performed very well in the previous trial, so I'd like to go with you."
"You flatter me, Cheng Yingxiong. I was just lucky," Li Tong said modestly, but he was feeling very good in his heart.
It seemed like he had left a very good impression in the eyes of the trial-takers in the previous trial!
Look at that lily-like girl. Even when she looked at him, there was a hint of reverence and trust in her eyes. What's this? This is personal charisma!
Just like that, the three cultivators happily formed a team and began searching for the legendary Black Water Lake.
This trial obviously wasn't as simple as finding the Black Water Lake. There were definitely other hidden dangers. Otherwise, how could the other trial-takers be eliminated?
This was indeed the case. During their search, they encountered fire-breathing plants, various types of flaming beasts, and even flaming birds.
The three of them were all of the Spirit Nurturing Initial Stage, so they had no problems dealing with these monsters.
Just like that, two days passed. Their search was fruitless, but the three of them had developed a tacit understanding of each other.
On the third day, the three of them flew past a scarlet ravine and found a lake at the end.
"Look over there, there's a lake!" Clove said excitedly.
When Li Tong and Cheng Yingxiong saw this, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on their faces. They also increased the speed of their flying swords.
Regardless of whether this was the Black Water Lake that Bai Ling was talking about or not, they would still try their luck at the side of the lake.
Cheng Yingxiong was the first to fly to the center of the lake. He frowned and said, "Although the lake water is turbid and red, it is clearly not Blackwater Lake."
Li Tong and Lilac looked at the lake, disappointment flashing across their faces.
At this moment, a huge splash suddenly appeared on the surface of the lake.
Rumble!
A giant flood dragon over a hundred feet long soared into the sky and bit at Cheng Yingxiong!
Cheng Yingxiong's expression changed greatly, and he immediately activated his protective spell. At this time, the giant flood dragon's bloody mouth had already enveloped his body. He immediately used the giant sword to block the top of his head, but the giant sword blocked the giant mouth as it closed.
"Ah … Help!" Cheng Yingxiong struggled to resist the giant dragon's bite and was about to collapse.
Boom boom …
Another two giant flood dragons appeared on the surface of the lake, a dangerous glint flashing in their crimson eyes.
"Cheng Yingxiong!"
When Li Tong saw this, he immediately prepared to rush over to help. However, Lilac grabbed his hand at this moment.
"Li Tong, don't be rash! Those three giant flood dragons are all of the Spirit Nurturing Intermediate Stage. They are clearly waiting for us to go over. We're only of the Spirit Nurturing Initial Stage. If we go over, there's a high chance that we'll die there! "Lilac tried to dissuade him.
"But … there's still hope!" Li Tong said through gritted teeth.
"Are you stupid?! Don't forget what our objective is! It's to find the Black Water Lake through cultivation! We're not going to die here for our teammates! "Lilac yelled.
Boom boom!
The two giant flood dragons spread their wings and pounced toward Li Tong and Lilac. They were extremely fast, and it was clear that they had decided to take the initiative to attack.
"Run!" Seeing this, Lilac yelled and turned around to run.
Li Tong's body trembled.
Cheng Yingxiong was about to be swallowed by the giant flood dragons. It wasn't impossible to rescue Cheng Yingxiong from the encirclement of two Spirit Nurturing Flood Dragons. However … the danger was too great!
"I'm sorry, Mr. Cheng Yingxiong. My dream is to pursue the Great Dao. I can't die here!" Li Tong yelled, as if to alleviate the guilt in his heart. Then, he turned around and ran!
"Li Tong, save me!"
Cheng Yingxiong's cry for help came from behind him.
Li Tong closed his eyes and gritted his teeth. Then, he fled into the distance.
Behind him, the roars of the giant flood dragons as well as the sounds of Cheng Yingxiong's body being torn to shreds could be heard.
Li Tong fled frantically. Then, heaven and earth were plunged into darkness.
He was momentarily dazed. Then, he fell unconscious.
Within the boundless darkness.
He slowly regained consciousness.
Li Tong forced his hazy eyes open and discovered that he had arrived in a familiar space.
"This is … I, why am I here?"
A bad premonition welled up in his heart.
He looked toward the several hundred cultivators who had also appeared in this space. All of their expressions were ashen. Some cultivators looked at him with sympathy and a hint of comfort in their eyes. They were in the same boat …
"You've lost," Bai Ling said without turning her head to look at the dozens of images in the air.
"How, how did I lose? I clearly didn't die! I didn't even find the Black Water Lake! The trial isn't over yet! "Li Tong yelled.
"Could it be … could it be that the time limit is up?"
He suddenly thought of a possibility and said.
Bai Ling smiled lightly. "Find the Black Water Lake? No, there's no Black Water Lake in that small world. "
Boom!
Li Tong felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Then, he thought of another possibility.
Finding the Black Water Lake in the trial was all a sham!
Just like walking up a flight of stairs to the end, it was all a ruse!
"That's why I …"
Bai Ling nodded. "That's right. The reason you lost the trial was because you abandoned your teammate when you had a chance to save him."
Li Tong's breathing accelerated. He was dissatisfied and unwilling.
"Why? Saving him was a huge risk. Isn't it normal for me to make such a choice in order to survive?!"
Bai Ling chuckled. "I didn't say you did anything wrong. In reality, any choice you made in that situation was understandable. However, the Four Nine Immortal Sect prefers people who are willing to risk their lives to save their teammates. I have the freedom to choose however I want. What does your opinion have to do with me? "
Li Tong's mouth gaped open in shock.
Right at this moment, there was a commotion beside him. A brawny male sat up.
"Huh? Fellow Cultivator Li Tong! What's going on? Why did we end up here after I rescued you from the mouth of the giant flood dragon? "the man asked.
Li Tong stared at the male beside him in shock. It was as if he had seen a ghost. "Cheng … Cheng Yingxiong! You're still alive? "
Cheng Yingxiong punched Li Tong's chest and laughed heartily. "Hey, are you scared sh * tless? I almost died, but didn't I save you and escape with you?! "
"Huh … Where is this place?" Another familiar voice sounded.
"Ah! Li Tong! I'm so glad you didn't die! Waah … I rushed over to save you, but you were eaten by the huge flood dragon. I was so powerless at the time … "The female's eyes were red. After seeing that Li Tong was safe and sound, she burst into tears of joy.
Li Tong's expression was sluggish. It was as if something was stuck in his chest.
It's fake, it's all fake … That was some kind of illusion, right?
It's too stimulating! What a bully!!
"Congratulations, Cheng Yingxiong, Ding Xiang. You two have passed the trial!" Bai Ling smiled at the two of them.
After a brief moment of confusion, Cheng Yingxiong and Ding Xiang both started to cheer.
Although they didn't know how they had passed the trial, Bai Ling had said it herself. Everything was in order!
"That's right, Li Tong, you woke up earlier than us. Did you also pass the trial?!" Ding Xiang was elated.
Li Tong shook his head silently. "I, I failed."
"Huh? How? Why? "Cheng Yingxiong exclaimed in shock.
Li Tong stared at the lively Cheng Yingxiong and was speechless. Tears were about to fall from his eyes.
What's going on with this awkward, strange, and sorrowful atmosphere?
He couldn't say that he had failed because he didn't save Cheng Yingxiong …
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