In the world of martial arts, there is a vast fantasy world.

Chapter 319, Level 5

This world is truly a huge treasure for him and for the Federation of Humanity.

There always seem to be new opportunities and new treasures.

Shen Xing was enjoying this trial more and more.

He kept crawling forward, as if he had returned to the beginning of his martial arts journey, constantly feeling his body grow stronger little by little, and gradually moving towards the extraordinary.

He didn't know just how powerful this illusion was, that it could actually inflict such a feeling on his powerful soul, which had already entered the Mountain and Sea stage.

It's more than just an experience.

Shen Xing could clearly sense that his soul could also benefit from this.

It wasn't that my spiritual power had increased, or anything else, but rather that I had gained a deeper understanding, as if I were getting closer to the essence of primordial energy.

If it is indeed as he predicted, then for this reason alone, the trip will have been worthwhile.

Of course, since it is a trial, in addition to this, the increasingly intense hunger and fatigue are also constantly surging into the soul, which even the powerful soul of the Mountain and Sea Realm cannot avoid.

Worse still, the food available dwindles as they move forward.

This also means that the battles between the trial participants will become increasingly fierce.

They even eat each other!

This situation was bound to happen. Shen Xing had already sensed, from just the tip of the iceberg, the people in this illusion's yearning for martial arts. It had transcended life, ethics, and all morality; it seemed to be the only thing that mattered.

He wasn't entirely sure if this reckless madness was truly beneficial to martial arts, but the only thing he was certain of was that he wouldn't make that choice.

The prerequisite for choosing the path of martial arts is that one's will controls the path of martial arts, not the other way around.

However, he wouldn't choose that option, as it would undoubtedly put more pressure on him.

My physical strength is steadily declining.

Even with their overwhelming strength, they managed to kill some people, but they couldn't obtain any edible food—just human remains.

This caused his physical strength, energy, and everything else to decline rapidly.

Worse still, it seems that some people have gradually discovered that he is still sticking to his principles. For reasons unknown, these people, like a pack of wolves hunting their prey, have started to follow him from a distance, looking at him with jealous, crazy, and mocking eyes, and even with some kind of resentment.

It was as if she resented him for being able to uphold his principles and stay true to himself.

People are always envious of those who can do what they cannot.

but--

For Shen Xing, this was merely a trial.

"In reality, my will is no weaker than anyone else's. You think you can make me submit to a mere trial?" Shen Xing sneered inwardly, abandoning all his unease about not being able to pass the trial. He focused his mind and concentrated on the road ahead and the enemies around him.

Finally, as he became increasingly shaky, some people who were also facing hunger could no longer bear it and rushed towards him.

"puff--!"

Shen Xing, who looked exhausted even from breathing, suddenly shot the man through with an extremely agile, natural, and fast movement.

It's still about eyes.

Seeing that he had left no food, Shen Xing continued walking forward.

Only the remains were left behind, which were then frantically looted by a group of people behind them, resulting in the addition of several new corpses.

This situation lasted for a very, very long time.

At first, Shen Xing was indeed faking it. However, the physical strength in this illusion was limited. Even though his cultivation level was higher than those of the other trainees around him due to the training exercises, it was still limited.

The first wound appeared on his body.

This seems to have become some kind of signal.

More and more people rushed up.

Even at this moment, Shen Xing did not question it in the slightest, nor did he consider using the same method to recover his strength and enhance his power.

In the end, it all comes down to the same thing.

It's just a trial.

Even if he fails, so what? Once he reaches the seventh realm, or even the eighth realm, he will eventually come back and take everything away.

Moreover, Shen Xing didn't actually believe he would fail.

He had a feeling that this illusion couldn't possibly require abandoning one's moral principles to pass, because there were definitely quite a few people who would do that.

Even considering the requirement of willpower, it is impossible that no one has ever been able to reach the fifth level in such a long period of time.

Ultimately, those who can enter are at least at the Spirit Realm, or even the Mountain and Sea Realm. How could someone who has reached such strength not have a will?

Even with this thought in mind, Shen Xing still held onto a sliver of hope.

It's nothing more than taking a gamble.

Fortunately, he won his gamble!

Just as Shen Xing's wounds were increasing and reaching their limit, he collapsed to the ground, exhausted of all his strength. He couldn't even move a finger and could only watch as the others surged over like zombies, preparing to use their flying shuttles to leave the illusion.

A warm current, like a clear spring, was slowly flowing into his body.

It's gentler and more powerful than the previous heat flow!

That was a qualitative change.

Moreover, Shen Xing could clearly sense that this was an extraordinary qualitative change, a direct leap from the first realm to the second realm of innate nature. Furthermore, there was an indescribable profound mystery flowing within him, seemingly an indescribable and unique martial arts realm.

finally--

The qualitative change has been completed.

Before Shen Xing could even experience the new martial arts realm, he saw everything around him slowly disappearing. His consciousness was returning to his body, and the surging power of the Mountain and Sea Realm was also surging in, even stronger than before.

Clearly, this trial is not about determining the winner by climbing to the top of the mountain.

Perhaps the same was true in ancient times.

At the same time, four figures appeared in front of Shen Xing.

"Unexpectedly, four people were able to pass the fourth level this time." A male voice said.

Shen Xing looked at the three people in front of him, two men and one woman. The woman was Nangong Jinyi.

At this moment, she was wearing a light green long dress with a belt adorned with gemstones around her waist. What attracted more attention, however, was the bracelet on her wrist, studded with small diamonds, and several gorgeous rings on her fingers. These were clearly high-end pieces, perfectly matching her noble and elegant temperament and further highlighting her air of a young lady from a wealthy family.

However, upon seeing Shen Xing, a bright smile appeared on his face, as if he had instantly transformed from a noble and unapproachable figure into a friend from the mountains.

Shen Xing breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she was alright.

Without even glancing at the man who had spoken earlier, she directly said, "Jinyi, you're here early. Tell me, what's going on here?"

"Mmm," Nangong Jinyi responded, appearing obedient.

This drew considerable attention from the other two men.

During this period, they had sparred at least dozens of times, and incredibly, the most powerful of them all was this mysterious, noble, and elegant woman.

But this newcomer seems to have a special relationship with this person.

The one who spoke was a handsome white-haired man in a long robe, but his brows now held a gloomy expression.

But no one spoke up to influence Nangong Jinyi's explanation.

"This is the fifth level. There is only one requirement: to use the great formation and pills here to increase your strength as much as possible. Then, depending on the result, you can obtain different levels of inheritance—that's how those ancient inheritances outside came about."

"I see." Shen Xing nodded.

This fifth level was much simpler than I expected.

However, if you don't even know this much information, then like in the fourth level, there will likely be some kind of limitation.

In fact, even now, Shen Xing can feel a unique power influencing him, making him forget all the memories of the fourth level, as if everything that happened before was just a dream.

To be honest, this feeling wasn't very comfortable for Shen Xing.

However, even the sun-carrying dragon could not stop it and could only let it be.

Anyway, once he becomes powerful enough, this problem can be easily resolved.

At this moment, he also began to look around.

This place looks quite ordinary, like a mountain peak with stunning scenery. There are only three wooden houses, scattered in three relatively far places, obviously to prevent them from disturbing each other during cultivation.

Apart from that, I didn't have any other feelings.

"The wonders of this place can only be perceived after one begins to cultivate by consuming elixirs," Nangong Jinyi explained directly, seemingly having guessed Shen Xing's thoughts. "Moreover, this place is also quite peculiar, seemingly half real and half illusory. When you engage in battles or sparring here, your strength will be suppressed, and whatever damage you cause will instantly recover after the battle ends."

"Instant recovery?" Shen Xingwei frowned.

In his view, everything here was truly real, not fake.

It can be restored instantly?

That's pretty impressive.

"You'll know once you try it," Nangong Jinyi said with a smile. "Senior brother, why don't you try it out at my place first, and then you can build it right next to me."

Senior brother?

Shen Xing looked at her with a hint of curiosity.

Although he also publicly claimed that she was his junior sister, it was indeed a rather novel title.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Nangong Jinyi didn't have a specific name for him.

Sometimes he calls me Shen Xing, sometimes Ah Xing, and sometimes Boss.

Now, one more doesn't seem so strange.

He glanced at the other two's reactions and couldn't help but laugh.

"Alright then, take me there."

"Um."

The two walked directly toward Nangong Jinyi's wooden house, seemingly without any intention of speaking to the other two, and there were even undisguised conversations that could be heard.

"My junior sister is quite popular."

"Senior brother, don't worry about it. Those two can't even beat junior sister, let alone a single finger of yours."

"To get this far, surely it's not that serious?"

"Perhaps his willpower is good, but his strength and talent are indeed lacking."

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This blatant openness surprised the remaining two, who exchanged a glance and neither showed any obvious displeasure.

They all seemed quite calm.

After a long pause, the young man in the long gown finally spoke up with a laugh: "General He, what do you think?"

The one addressed as "General," indeed clad in armor and resembling a handsome young officer, simply asked in return, "And what does Young Master Mu think?"

"That person is indeed extraordinary." Young Master Mu narrowed his eyes, staring at Shen Xing's departing figure, and controlled his voice. "Putting everything else aside, the two of us are no match for Fairy Nangong, so it's perfectly normal for us to be looked down upon."

"Heh, I thought you didn't know," General He sneered in return. "However, I will still go and challenge you. Victory and defeat are common in war. I am not afraid of losing, as long as I can win in the end."

"I share the same thought." Young Master Mu nodded.

The two stopped talking and returned to their residence.

At this moment, Shen Xing had already arrived at Nangong Jinyi's wooden house.

It looks very simple.

There was no grand formation, only a bed for sitting cross-legged, filled with Nangong Jinyi's aura; clearly, she was cultivating here.

"You've gained a lot this year," Shen Xing said, looking at her with some satisfaction.

In fact, he had already noticed at first glance that Nangong Jinyi had not only reached the late stage of the Spirit Realm, but had even made great progress.

It's at least three or four years ahead of schedule in terms of cultivation progress.

Don't underestimate these three or four years.

It should be noted that it has only been about seven or eight years since they started cultivating from ordinary people.

This kind of improvement, even if it were acquired by the Human Federation, would be in the category of breaking records.

Compared to Nangong Jinyi's previous performance, she has risen to at least one level.

"With a top-tier cultivation technique that suits me, plus the wonders of this place, it's not surprising that I've grown like this," Nangong Jinyi said with a light laugh. She wasn't particularly complacent, but rather looked at Shen Xing with some gratitude. "This place is indeed full of amazing encounters. Thank you for bringing me here."

"Do we need to say things like that between us?" Shen Xing shook her head. "Just don't think I brought you in too late."

"How could that be? I even think it's a bit too early." Nangong Jinyi slowly shook her head, quite seriously. "Such a miraculous encounter, if you announce it now, the pressure will be immense."

Now she's starting to think that those councilors, even those from the Eight Realms, will go crazy over this.

"It's alright, giving the Human Federation more time to prepare is a good thing." Shen Xing didn't seem to mind. "It also gives me some motivation, which is a good thing."

"Indeed, I can say I have a clear conscience." Nangong Jinyi nodded slightly.

It's clear that if it were her, she might have made the same choice.

Then, she added with a slight boost of enthusiasm, "This place is indeed a great opportunity for people of our strength. It would be even better if there were a way to eliminate the time limit!"

(End of this chapter)