"Young Master Ye, it's about to begin!"
"Mm."
Ye Feng waved his hand, and a surge of gray energy formed a holographic projection in front of him.
Linjia Mountain towered skyward, soaring nearly a thousand meters into the clouds. What set it apart wasn't just its height but the divine aura that cloaked it—a pale golden light shimmered around its base and halfway up its slope. Though not blinding, this glow radiated a sacred presence that clearly marked it as extraordinary.
White jade buildings, elegant and ancient, dotted the mountain's hillside like the homes of immortals.
"Is that Linjia Mountain?"
"I envy the Lin family so much… Meeting Ye Feng before everyone else. If only my Wang family had been so lucky."
"Don't be jealous. As long as we reach the summit, we too can become disciples of the Chaos Sage."
Excited murmurs spread through the vast crowd gathered at the foot of the mountain.
BOOM.
A deep, resonating bell echoed from the mountain.
BOOM.
The powerful chimes spread for miles, reaching even the distant city of Qingyang.
BOOM.
Eight strikes in total.
The bells of the Lin Family followed strict codes: one chime for peace and celebration; nine for summoning all disciples in times of crisis; three for grand announcements.
Yet this was not any of those.
The bell rang eight times—for Ye Feng.
This honor, reserved only for the most exalted, showed the Lin family's reverence for him. Never had such treatment been given to an outsider.
Lin Zhentian, patriarch of the Lin Family, stood atop a high platform, his heart surging with emotion.
Once, he had only dreamed of reviving his family's prestige. But with Ye Feng's arrival, everything changed. The Lin family now reigned supreme, forcing even the so-called 'main branch' to become subordinate to them.
Now, Zhentian dared to dream of more—of becoming the number one power in the Eastern Xuan Region, surpassing even Yuanmen, Dao Sect, and Jiutian Taiqing Palace.
Using Yuan Power to amplify his voice, he addressed the mountain and sky:
"Distinguished guests, welcome to Lin Family Mountain. The upcoming trial may appear simple, but I urge you all—if it becomes too much, do not force it. Turn back, and you will not suffer harm. The Light of the Chaos God is not fatal—but more than ninety-nine percent will fail."
He paused, allowing his words to sink in.
"The first test is straightforward. Pass through the Light of the Chaos God, climb to the summit, and inscribe your name on the stone tablet. Do this, and you shall become a disciple of the Chaos God."
"However," Lin Zhentian warned, his tone firm, "do not attempt to bypass the designated path. The light protects the mountain, but outside the steps are traps—deadly ones. If you die taking shortcuts, don't say we didn't warn you."
"The first trial begins now. You have one year."
As his voice faded, the plains erupted into motion. Thousands surged forward, flooding toward the glowing stairs.
But then—
BANG. BANG.
Two dull thuds rang out. The first people to reach the stairs were abruptly flung back, as though they'd hit a rubber wall. They tumbled more than ten meters before regaining balance, barely avoiding a stampede from the crowd behind them.
"What the hell was that?"
"It's like an invisible barrier… No resistance at all. You?"
"Same here. Look—everyone's hitting it. Seems like only the stairs are within the true range of the Chaos God's Light."
"Move! Another wave's coming!"
Panic spread.
More people slammed into the invisible wall, then into each other. Screams rose as dozens were trampled. Chaos consumed the entrance.
Watching through the holographic mirror at the foot of the mountain, Lin Qingtan winced.
"So many people… At least hundreds died."
"Should we help them, Young Master Ye?" she asked, her voice low.
Ye Feng chuckled. "I wasn't planning to—but since you asked, I'll reward you."
His words were teasing, but his eyes sparkled.
Lin Qingtan blinked, momentarily confused by his smile.
Ye Feng lifted his hand.
Ten golden soul rings rotated beneath his feet, illuminating the area with divine brilliance. In his hand appeared a translucent, glowing crabapple flower.
"Mr. Ye… What is that?" Qingtan asked.
"My Martial Soul. These are soul rings," Ye Feng replied.
"The sixth divine skill—Embrace of the Goddess of Life."
As the sixth ring burst into radiant light, a massive virtual projection of a goddess formed in the sky. She spread her arms wide, enveloping the foot of the mountain in luminous warmth.
Then came the miracle.
"My wounds… They're gone!"
"I—I'm alive again!"
"It's… the Chaos God!"
Gasps echoed. The dead stirred. The wounded healed. Hundreds who were trampled stood once more, bewildered but unharmed.
"He resurrected people…"
"He healed thousands in an instant…"
"This… is divine."
Even the nine great sects never had such a power. Word spread like wildfire.
"This must be reported immediately!"
"If Yuan Sect wants to unify the East Xuan Territory, he will be our greatest obstacle!"
Hope turned into awe. Skeptics into believers. And spies into messengers.
"Elder… Can we still hope to unify the Eastern Xuan Territory?" one Yuan Sect disciple asked.
The old man stayed silent.
Reviving the dead. Healing thousands. Who could rival that?
No—the real question wasn't if they could unify the region.
It was whether they could survive this new era.
—
Back on the mountaintop, a familiar voice rang out.
"Master. Are you teasing Qingtan again?"
Lin Dong strolled up, a playful grin on his face. He and his fiancée, Mu Lingsha, carried a platter of fresh fruits and watermelon.
At his words, Lin Qingtan's cheeks flushed. Like a child caught red-handed, she avoided Ye Feng's gaze.
"The weather's hot. Here, have a watermelon." Lin Dong offered it with both hands, then glanced at the holographic projection.
He smiled wryly.
Others were risking their lives to be accepted.
He, on the other hand, had become Ye Feng's disciple without lifting a finger—all because of his beautiful sister.
Sometimes, having a gorgeous sibling was its own kind of talent.
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