CHAPTER 109: 2) THE TRIAL CONTINUES.

Buzzz* Buzzz*

The lightning began to crackle on his fist, sparkling deep shade of red with the power of fire.

"Who are you?" Xing Chen questioned in disbelief but his question remained unanswered.

Just what difference is this!? Is there really a vast difference between highly talented and talented individual!?

Zhao Fan merely lifted his hand, and the lightning surged forward, turning into the shape of a celestial dragon. The dragon was red like fire, and it was surrounded by an aura of lightning.

"Fire-Lightning Dragon!"

The dragon charged towards Xing Chen, its body crackling with electricity and burning with intense heat.

Gulp!

Xing Xhen swallowed hard, knowing he had to act fast to protect himself and his team.

He quickly conjured a barrier of golden spiritual energy, but the dragon’s attack was too powerful. The barrier shattered instantly, and Xing Chen found himself engulfed in flames.

The heat was unbearable, and he could feel his skin burning. He tried to use his sword to deflect the attack, but the flames were too intense. He had no choice but to retreat.

"Retreat!" he shouted to his team knowing the strength of this person was as deep as sea and as vast as mountains.

Getting the command, they quickly turned around and ran, but Zhao Fan was relentless. He continued to attack, determined to defeat them.

"Fire-Lightning Lotus!"

Another attack shot out from his hands, this time in the shape of a lotus flower.

The lotus was made of fire and lightning, and it spun rapidly as it chased after Xing Chen.

Swoosh!

Xing Chen dodged and weaved, trying to avoid the attacks. He could feel the heat of the flames and the sting of the lightning.

His team was struggling to keep up, and Zhao Fan took advantage of the situation. He used his spiritual energy to create illusions, making it difficult for them to distinguish reality from fantasy.

"Space-Time Illusion!"

The world around them began to warp and distort. Xing Chen felt disoriented, unsure of which direction was safe.

Just what kind if sorcery is this!?

Needless to say, Xing Chen and his team were from immortal world, just a world above the current world of Zhao Fan. They were very backwards when it comes to utilizing the spiritual energy is best and most effective way.

Bang! Bang!

Zhoom* Zhoom*

The dark world was illuminated by the sinister lightning strikes.

Swoosh!

Just then the strong wind began to swirl, like those in spring time descended from Mount Nang.

A bright gate appeared above them all.

The eyes of demonic buddha began to bleed releasing the cursed soul spirit.

All soul spirit were suppressed to peak of nascent soul realm too.

Woosh!!!

The gates swung open, revealing a dark void filled with countless cursed spirits. The spirits rushed out, surrounding Xing Chen and his team.

The spirits were vengeful, filled with hatred and a desire for destruction. Xing Chen tried to fend them off, but there were too many. He was quickly overwhelmed, unable to keep up with the relentless assault.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The cursed spirits continued their onslaught, and soon Xing Chen was on the ground, beaten and bloody.

His team tried to come to his aid, but Zhao Fan’s illusions made it difficult for them to reach him.

Zhao Fan stood over Xing Chen, looking down at him with an expression of indifference.

"Who... are you?" Xing Xhen gasped. "How did you get so strong? Where did you learn such powerful techniques?"

Zhao Fan didn’t answer. He merely lifted his foot and pressed it against Xing Xhen’s chest.

"I will give you an easy death." Zhao Fan said, his voice devoid of emotion, lifting his hand and bringing it down, causing the darl space to vibrate rapidly.

Boom!

Their entire team was crushed from inside out.

All the bones were broken and blood were dried up instantly.

The demon sees once gets excited two twice.

[ You have completed the trial. ]

Woosh!

He was instantly teleported to 64th floor.

Could it be that these weaklings managed to kill those from the demonic sect!? Zhao Fan refused to believe it. That means there is a chance they encountered some fierce beast.

Zhao Fan quickly began to stabilize his Qi.

However, he was unaware that he was being watched by a powerful entity from the shadows. The entity observed him with a mixture of curiosity and amusement, wondering what other tricks this cultivator had up his sleeve. But there was another one watching the one; who was watching Zhao Fan.

Zhao Fan opened his eyes and smiled, sensing the presence. "Welcome," he said, looking into the distance. "I was expecting you."

The entity was surprised that Zhao Fan could sense its presence. It decided to reveal itself, descending from the shadows and appearing before Zhao Fan. It was an old man with a long white beard and piercing eyes, dressed in ancient robes.

Zhao Fan sat calm as a stone, dustless face and heart as still as water.

"You possess great power," the entity said. "But do you have the wisdom to match it?"

Zhao Fan nodded, understanding the implications of the entity’s words it’s very good that these trails are merely of wisdom then again, he knew that power alone was not enough to achieve his goals.

"I am working on it," he replied.

The entity smiled, seemingly pleased with Zhao Fan’s answer. "Very well," he said. "Let us begin your next trial."

[ Welcome to floor 65: The trial of the six harmonies. ]

Woosh!

Zhao Fan found himself in a vast, open plain surrounded by six enormous statues, each representing one of the six harmonies: metal, water, wood, fire, earth, and pure Qi. ( Chinese )

"This trial will test your understanding of the six harmonies," the voice announced. "You must find a way to balance and harmonize the six elements within yourself."

Zhao Fan understood the challenge it was just like before but this was slightly different where he have to harmizie them... Nevertheless, the process is same. He just went little over the top beforehand.

But this time he not only have to harmonize the five Sudu elements but also the spiritual Qi making it Nudu.

Sudu element harmony means harmony five basic elements: earth, fire, wood, metal, water.

Sunkun element harmony means harmony of three true elements: Light, dark, shadow

Junsun Phi element harmony means five elements: Air, water, earth, fire, lightning.

Eeingun Harmony: Blood, mind, chaos and poison.

And,

And if you replace the starting world of each with N, the elements realms the same but with addition of spiritual Qi.

Nudu harmony, Nunkun harmony, Nunsun Phi harmony, Neingun harmony.

* *

"Begin," the voice commanded.

Suddenly, the statues began to glow with a bright light. Zhao Fan felt a surge of energy flow through his body, as if the elements themselves were trying to take control. He closed his eyes, focusing his mind and spirit. He had to find a way to harmonize the elements before they consumed him.

With a deep breath, Zhao Fan began to channel his spiritual energy, using his cultivation techniques to manipulate the elements within him.

Metal, the element of strength and resilience, surged through his veins like liquid steel, strengthening his body and sharpening his mind.

Water, the element of adaptability and change, flowed through his being like a river, allowing him to flow and adapt to any situation.

Wood, the element of growth and vitality, sprouted within him like a tree, nourishing his body and spirit.

Fire, the element of passion and energy, burned within his soul like an inferno, igniting his determination and willpower.

Earth, the element of stability and endurance, grounded him like a mountain, keeping him firm and unshakeable.

And Qi, the element of energy and life, flowed through him like a powerful current, connecting and balancing all the other elements.

As Zhao Fan continued to cultivate, he felt the elements beginning to balance and harmonize within him. The energies flowed smoothly, each element complementing and enhancing the others.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Zhao Fan achieved a perfect balance of the six harmonies within himself. He opened his eyes, feeling stronger and more powerful than ever before.

The voice spoke again, this time with approval. "You have passed the trial of the six harmonies... Ascending to the next floor."

Zhao Fan felt a little surge of pride and accomplishment... He had overcome another challenge not that it was heaven shaking, yet undoubtedly he is one step closer to his ultimate goal.

To glimpse the mystery of Dao.

Woosh!

The next floor was ready for him.