Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

"The audience, huh?" The gladiator stared at Yan Huan and said in a deep voice:

"But... because of the war with Ohma... the foreigners are no longer willing to attend the ceremony in Suspended Peak City... and the people of Suspended Peak City don't wear clothes like yours..."

"The fact that you two are here at this moment... your purpose is not simple."

"?" After the gladiator's reminder, the registration officer also looked at the two with suspicion.

"Which city-state are you from?"

Yan Huan muttered:

"What, is it wrong to watch a festival?"

“Your actions are highly suspicious and you must be investigated and placed under guard!”

Seeing those tall guys also gathering in his direction, Yan Huan couldn't help but give the gladiator the middle finger.

"You have such a foul mouth."

“I have a suggestion,” the gladiator said to the registration officer.

"Let the test prove their sincerity."

"I attended the festival with them, there were exactly three of us."

"?"

The registration officer pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's fine then, I don't want to see you again."

"Either you become a heroic soul inside, or you win the crown."

At the urging of the gladiators, Yan Huan and Xia Die inexplicably became contestants and were pushed into the temple by the guards.

……

As the gate behind him slowly closed, Yan Huan began cursing at the gladiator:

"Are you out of your mind? You want to die, fine, but you have to drag us down with you."

“Death… I don’t think either of you will fall here.”

The gladiator, arms crossed, shouted to the priest on the high platform, "We are ready."

"Okay!" The registration officer stood above, his voice loud and clear.

"Survival is the only rule! As long as you have a breath left, either overcome the difficulties and win the glory of this world—or leave your souls in Suspended Edge City and become nourishment for the strife!"

"Now, state your names!"

“Gnaeus.” The gladiator said expressionlessly.

"Xiadie."

“Maidemus”.

"?" The registration officer looked down at Yan Huan in shock.

"What did you say your name was?"

"..." Yan Huan pursed her lips and changed her words, "My name is Bai E."

Xiadie: “…”

"Alright!" The registration officer stared at the three people.

“Gnaeus, the Butterfly, the White Calamity…”

"I am deeply honored to be able to see your faces through the brilliance of the divine punishment's edge."

"Courage, honor, reason, perseverance, sacrifice..."

"In the name of the five virtues of Nicardo, pass through here to meet your end."

"May your battle spirits please Nicardoli and become nourishment for Suspended Edge City!"

After the speech, the three slowly walked towards the training ground.

During the journey, Xia Die asked:

"Lord Gnaeus, may I ask what you are fighting for?"

Gnaeus's voice was calm:

"The fight itself needs no reason; I just want to crush stupidity."

Upon entering the trial area of ​​the main hall, there were not many divine messengers, but many more traps and mechanisms.

The door to the next level is firmly locked, and it seems that only by solving the puzzle can one move forward.

"What is the point of making those destined to die waste their time?" Gnaeus frowned.

“We have no intention of dying, Your Excellency,” Xia Die said.

"Please try to find a way to solve the problem they've set up."

“Okay,” Gnaeus replied.

Yan Huan and Xia Die remained motionless, watching as Gnaeus stepped forward to try and solve the riddle.

"?"

Gnaeus turned around and asked:

"What...do you mean?"

"Neither of us knows how," Yan Huan said, shrugging.

"..."

“These puzzles are actually not difficult,” Gnaeus reminded.

"Then come on."

"..."

"I need help."

"Didn't you just compete alone? You don't need any help..."

"..."

"Ok."

Left with no other choice, Gnaeus had to begin the first round of puzzle-solving himself.

There are also wandering Scourge soldiers in the hall, who will attack Gnaeus if they spot him.

So Yan Huan and Xia Die stayed in the corner, watching Gnaeus advance as he fought.

It must be said that this Suspended Man's physical abilities are indeed impressive; he can punch a hole in the body of a Heavenly Punishment soldier.

He doesn't even really need weapons.

"Such a powerful person, what a pity."

To risk one's life to participate in such a festival is simply a waste of resources.

I vaguely remember that even if you survived the challenge, there was no reward...

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Two extinguished braziers hung on the wall.

Gnaeus stopped in his tracks, seemingly realizing that it was a hint.

It's hard to imagine that this first challenge trapped the three of them for two hours.

"..."

Yan Huan slowly got up from the ground, patted her clothes, and frowned, saying:

"No, it's that difficult?"

He looked down on Gnaeus, who was still huffing and puffing as he carried the rolling stones in the distance:

"You're even slower than Bai E, are you going to be in big trouble if you keep going like this?"

During the trial, one cannot eat or repair injuries.

The mere existence of a puzzle is practically a death sentence.

When I first saw that he dared to participate in the festival alone, I thought he was really something.

"Without further ado……"

Gnaeus glanced at Yan Huan.

"If you can do it, then you do it."

Yan Huan naturally wouldn't agree to this kind of provocation.

As an unknown traveler, this level of mechanism is like a pebble on the road to success, something that can be easily solved.

"No, this is punishment for your foul mouth, friend."

"Because of what you said, Xia Die and I could die here."

"Hmph... coward."

After scolding Yan Huan, Gnaeus continued to study the method of solving the puzzle.

It took him a full four hours to open the first gate.

"Let's go."

He turned around and finally spoke to Yan Huan and Xia Die, who were offline:

“I understand that you did not come here for this foolish competition.”

"That girl over there has been suppressing the undercurrents within her body the whole way, but there's really no need for that."

"You have no interest in the false glory fabricated by the mediocre king, and I have no intention of inquiring about your motives, but this hurdle is simply too time-consuming..."

"Why don't we put aside our prejudices and get through this together?"