Published: February 25, 2025
A hint of sadness emerged in Tan Yun's eyes as he spoke, "Before the trial began, our Meritorious Lineage had a total of 1500 members, but now 14 have died, leaving 1486."
"The Ancient Soul Lineage had 900 members; now 136 have died, leaving 764."
The other members listened attentively, their bodies straightening as they focused on his words.
"The Wind Thunder Lineage had 500 members; now 189 have died, leaving 311."
"The Talismans Lineage had 200 members; now 70 have died, leaving 130."
"In total, our Immortal Sect's Five Lineages participated in the trial with 3800 disciples. So far, 584 have died, leaving a total of 3216 alive."
At this moment, Tan Yun and everyone else clearly understood that the reason only 14 had died in the Meritorious Lineage was due to their strong cultivation methods.
Tan Yun's expression was solemn as he said, "Before I meet with all of you, I cannot decide your fates."
"Although I feel regret for the 584 deaths among our Immortal Sect's disciples, it is an unchangeable fact."
"Now! Since I have gathered with all of you and you are willing to entrust your lives to me, I must take responsibility for your lives. I will do my utmost to ensure that all of you come out alive from the Battlefield of the Gods by the end of this trial; this is my goal!"
"Therefore, from this moment on, every word I say must be executed unconditionally by everyone. Those who disobey will be executed on the spot!"
"Of course, if anyone wants to withdraw now, it is still not too late!"
Hearing this, the crowd spoke in unison, "We will not withdraw; we will follow your command!"
"Good!" After a satisfied nod, Tan Yun pondered for a moment and said, "In a month and a half, it will not only be the day when the Tree of Life generates its life liquid but also the time when the Demon Suppression Divine Tower opens."
"As for the Inheritance Ancient Well, it was opened at the beginning of the trial."
"Previously, while we were on our way from the Huangfu Sacred Sect to the divine soul celestial palace, the sovereign already made it clear that each level of the Demon Suppression Divine Tower has prohibitions or formations set up, so we are not in a rush to head there."
"The Inheritance Ancient Well is located at the bottom of the Blood River of the Gods, deep within the water area, which poses great danger for us in the refining soul realm; therefore, we are also not in a hurry to go there."
"Additionally, I have confirmed that there are over a thousand disciples lying in ambush around the Eternal Tree's glaciers, led by Xu Sisi, waiting to sneak attack us once we take the bait."
Upon hearing this, the disciples' eyes flashed with murderous intent, eager to engage in a life-and-death battle with the disciples of the divine soul celestial palace.
Tan Yun's gaze sparkled with intensity. "Everyone, remember, when we approach the Tree of Life, all of you must stay on the Spirit Vessel. No one is allowed to act without my command!"
"Our only goal is to eliminate all the disciples of the divine soul celestial palace around the Tree of Life without any deaths!"
"Do you have confidence?!"
The crowd shouted, "Yes!"
"Good, very good!" Tan Yun narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "After we eliminate the enemies near the Tree of Life, we will head to the Demon Suppression Divine Tower to sweep away other enemies and finally go to the Inheritance Ancient Well to wipe out all enemies!"
…
The next day, at the hour of Chen.
Tan Yun maneuvered the Spirit Vessel, leading everyone into the vast expanse above the ancient glaciers, where towering ice mountains rose to the sky!
As the Spirit Vessel entered, the disciples couldn't help but shiver, showing just how low the temperature was.
The cold wind howled, snowflakes drifted, and the bone-chilling cold crashed against everyone's bodies like giant waves.
It is said that in ancient times, the ancient glacier was merely an expanse of ice covering an area of around fifteen million miles, not ice mountains.
But for some unknown reason, since ancient times, towering ice mountains have emerged from the boundless glacier.