The Sun was high up in the sky and sand was everywhere.
This place was an endless desert. At first glance, there was no end to it.
Ling Xian stood on top of the scorching sand and his brows were tightly locked together.
This was all because he had become a mortal. Or in other words, all of his powers had been sealed.
Not only was he unable to open his spiritual and physique powers, but he couldn't even open his storage pouch.
This meant he was no different than a mortal. He could get thirsty, he could get tired, and he could die.
The condition to pass the test was for him to cross the endless desert and reach the end.
Ignoring how big this desert was, the fact that he would get hungry and thirsty meant he could only last five days.
If he cannot cross the desert in five days, then even if he doesn't die, he will fail.
"How do I pass this …"
Ling Xian bitterly smiled, his head was hurting.
If he still had his powers, no matter how vast the desert was, he could easily reach the end. But to cross the desert with a mortal body was as difficult as climbing up to the sky.
"After getting used to supernatural powers, to suddenly return to a mortal body is hard to get used to."
Ling Xian softly sighed, but there was nothing he could do.
Whether or not he can get used to it, he was now a mortal and had to follow the rules of this place.
Therefore, his gaze turned determined and he marched forward.
After cultivating for so many years, his biggest reliance wasn't the nine immortals nor was it his majestic ancient blood. It was his belief that he will not give up until he dies.
Ling Xian was fearless in terms of determination!
He marched forward in giant steps, ignoring the sand that was pouncing on his face. He was determined and determined to never give up.
A day later, Ling Xian's lips were cracked and his face was pale.
Two days later, his aura was a bit weaker, and his footsteps slowed down.
Three days later, Ling Xian was limping as if he was carrying a mountain on his back. Every step he took was extremely difficult.
What could he do? He was now a mortal. Under the state of hunger, thirst, and exhaustion, how could he have the strength to walk?
"It looks easy and I just need to be determined. But reality is that I am truly hopeless."
Ling Xian bitterly smiled. No matter what situation he was in, he could think of a way. Whether or not it would work, at least he could do something.
However, there was nothing he could do about this situation.
"I have to bleed. Though this is draining my life, it's better than dying of thirst."
Ling Xian sighed, feeling helpless.
For the past three days, he had been fantasizing about finding a water source, but the reality was cruel. Not to mention a water source, he didn't even see a fake mirage.
In other words, other than drinking his own blood, there was no other way.
Just as Ling Xian was about to bleed, he saw a silhouette out of the corner of his eye. To put it more accurately, it was a silhouette that had fainted in the desert.
"He looks familiar."
Ling Xian frowned as he forced himself to stand up. He walked beside the silhouette and saw a face that was neither familiar nor strange.
She was elegant and refined. Although her face was pale and her skin cracked, she still had a beauty that could topple cities.
It was Shui Xiu, the person who once sought Ling Xian's fortune telling.
At this moment, she'd fallen into a severe coma, and it wasn't merely because she'd overworked herself, but also because she was extremely dehydrated.
If he didn't feed her water, she would die soon.
This made Ling Xian fall into a dilemma. He was in a dilemma.
Blood was not limitless, and in a desert without a source of water, blood was the hope of survival.
If he gave it to Shui Xiu, his hope of survival would decrease. But if he didn't give it to her, he would have to watch her die.
"My head hurts."
Ling Xian sighed helplessly. After hesitating for a while, he decided to save Shui Xiu first.
Thus, he bit his arm and placed it on Shui Xiu's lips.
Instantly, blood dripped into Shui Xiu's sleeve, triggering her instincts. She subconsciously began to suck.
However, she only sucked twice before Ling Xian retracted his arm.
If Shui Xiu continues to suck, before he dies of thirst or exhaustion, he will die from blood loss.
"I have done all I can. Whether or not you can survive will depend on your luck."
Ling Xian softly sighed and used his shirt to wrap around his wound to stop the bleeding.
Just then, Shui Xiu struggled to open her eyes. After seeing Ling Xian, she was startled.
After some time, she squeezed out a smile, "Master, why are you here?"
"You should be glad that I am here. Or else you would be dead." Ling Xian softly sighed.
"You are the one who saved me …"
Shui Xiu glanced at Ling Xian's wound and tasted the blood in her mouth. After thinking about it, she realized what happened.
Then, her eyes revealed her appreciation, "Thank you, Master, for saving me."
"You don't have to thank me. I saved you because I don't want my conscience to be broken," Ling Xian said softly.
"Other than that, I want to thank you for showing me the right path and helping me find my grandfather." Shui Xiu smiled with difficulty.
"Shui Wu Sheng is your grandfather?" Ling Xian was not surprised. All the clues pointed to Shui Wu Sheng being the relative that Shui Xiu was looking for.
"That's right."
Shui Xiu stared at Ling Xian, "Master, you have surprised me too much. Not even in my dreams did I think you would pass the first two tests."
"You are the one who surprised me. No matter how I look at it, you don't look like you can pass the first two tests."
Ling Xian exclaimed. Even though Shui Xiu was not bad, she only reached the undefeatable realm and her physique was only of the fourth realm. How could she pass the first two tests?
"I relied on my grandfather's help to get here."
Shui Xiu's face reddened and she was extremely embarrassed.
If Shui Wu Sheng didn't open the back door for her, she wouldn't even be able to pass the first test.
"I really didn't think you could block three of my grandfather's attacks and break the prison." Shui Xiu exclaimed. She didn't know what words to use to describe Ling Xian's talent.
"Now is not the time to compliment me."
Ling Xian bitterly smiled, "Can you enter the back door for this test?"
"If I could, I wouldn't have fainted."
Shui Xiu bitterly smiled, "Even though my grandfather is extraordinary, he cannot override the rules of this place. To let me pass two tests is already my limit."
"Then I will have to risk my life."
Ling Xian sighed. He really wanted to lie down and sleep for three days and three nights. But he knew that he cannot sleep.
Once he lies down, there is no way he can get up again.
"Master, please help me pass this test."
"As long as I can pass this test, no matter what you ask, I will agree to it."
"Even if …"
Then, Shui Xiu hesitated. After some time, she clenched her teeth, "Even if you want me, I will not say no."
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned. Staring at the blushing Shui Xiu, he said, "Tell me your reason."
"I want to save my grandfather."
Shui Xiu's eyes were determined, "The reward for the third test is the Jade of the Broken Realm. It has the ability to tear apart the sky. With it, my grandfather can escape."
"I see."
Ling Xian's brows relaxed, "There is no point in begging me. This test tests your determination. If you want to save your grandfather, then you have to move forward."
Then, he marched forward slowly with his heavy legs.
Seeing this, Shui Xiu used all her strength to stand up.
Then, she followed Ling Xian and limped forward.
Slowly, the two of them could no longer hold on. Hunger, thirst, and tiredness attacked them, making it hard for them to stand.
However, neither of them gave up.
Two days later, Shui Xiu collapsed to the ground. She could no longer hold on.
Looking at Ling Xian, who was still standing, she suddenly understood why he was able to achieve so much.
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