Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Han Feng nodded.

"Were there many people who came to take on the challenge before?"

"Not many, really not many. I've only seen three since I was born!"

"It was said by a young man from the Stone Clan who had reached the Dou Wang level."

"However, they all seem to have failed. I heard that one failed to enter the Stone Realm, and another was quickly kicked out after entering. It seems that only one lasted a little longer."

"That's a bit tragic."

Another Stone Clan member laughed.

"After all, the rewards for each successful challenge are quite substantial. I've heard that if you succeed in the final challenge, you'll even have the chance to comprehend the Stone Emperor Pillar."

"what?!"

"real or fake?"

Upon hearing the name "Stone Emperor Pillar," the group of Stone Clan members were all agitated.

"My brother told me this, but in short, it's very difficult, almost impossible to succeed."

The Stone Emperor Pillar, the clan's treasure weapon, is a true imperial weapon.

It is said that the Stone Emperor left behind the Battle Saint Technique within it. If a destined person comprehends it, it is equivalent to obtaining a top-tier Heavenly Rank Battle Technique.

Even members of the Stone Clan rarely have the opportunity to comprehend the Stone Emperor Pillar, so it's no wonder everyone is surprised.

Anyway, good luck.

A member of the Stone Clan said to Han Feng.

After all, we had participated in the assessment together, so we had developed some friendship.

During the conversation, other examinees also passed the test of the beast tide.

"After this assessment, this tactic will probably be used again for many years."

One person sighed.

"Now I understand why those seniors were unwilling to reveal information. I wouldn't have been willing either!"

If we had known the details of this beast tide beforehand, the number of people who could pass through would have increased significantly.

The purpose of testing courage cannot be achieved.

Although one still has to overcome the fear of facing the beast horde, as long as one knows that one's cultivation level is sufficient to pass the level, there is nothing to be afraid of.

"The elders of the Stone Realm aren't fools. This time it's a beast tide with limited difficulty, but the next one might be a real beast tide."

"That's quite possible. This Blazing Fire Formation caused me a lot of suffering, even more so than the Ice Formation last time..."

"So you were the cheater who knew the inside story!"

"How can this be considered cheating? It's just finding out about the exam in advance."

At this moment, the three elders led those who had passed the third trial toward Han Feng and his group.

"Congratulations on passing all the stages of this assessment."

The elder looked at everyone, his tone carrying a hint of congratulations.

"Next, you will be qualified to cultivate in the Stone Realm. Someone will take you to the corresponding location for a three-month course. You cannot choose the initial course; it will be arranged by us. However, as long as you pass the advanced assessment, you will be able to choose the place you want to go."

After speaking, the elder's gaze first fell upon the first group of people who had passed the test.

Those who perform best naturally receive the best treatment.

"You are heading to the ancestral land of the Stone Clan. Someone will come to meet you shortly."

"The ancestral land of the Stone Clan?!"

"Great!"

Among the first group, everyone suppressed their excitement and felt invigorated.

The ancestral land of the Stone Clan is undoubtedly the most central place for them. If a platform is established there, its future development will surely be brilliant.

"Outsider, you will also travel to the ancestral land. Your first challenge in the Stone Realm will take place in front of the Stone Ancestor Statue."

The elder spoke specifically to Han Feng.

Han Feng returned the elder's greeting.

The elder then told the other groups of people who had passed the test where they were going.

A group of black spaceships flew in from a distance and arrived in a few breaths.

The Stone Clan also has their own crafting system, but unlike the spaceships of the outside world, the Stone Clan's spaceships are made of stone and look more rustic.

Han Feng and the Stone Clan members heading to their ancestral land boarded the first stone ship, and an elder followed them.

The elder first spoke with the group of Stone Clan disciples who had just arrived in the Stone Realm, and then came to Han Feng's side.

"Among those who come to challenge the Stone Clan, there are many with great talent, but it is rare to see someone as young as you."

"Elder, you flatter me."

The elder smiled and continued, "We don't care where you come from. Whether it's the Soul Slaughtering Division or any other force, once you embark on this path of challenge, no one can eliminate you unless you are defeated."

"Do you know why?"

Han Feng shook his head.

"Because this rule was established by the Stone Emperor, no one would, and no one would dare to, violate it."

The stone clan elder spoke slowly.

"We are aware of your challenge record in Stone Wasteland City. Defeating an opponent at the Dou Zun level means you have passed the initial stage of the challenge."

Not everyone who comes to Stone Wasteland will directly challenge a Dou Zun; some will start from the Dou Wang level.

Passing the Dou Wang level challenge will undoubtedly be much easier, but if you enter the Stone Realm later, you will need to continue to progress step by step, challenging Dou Zong and Dou Zun in turn.

This is why some challengers are quickly eliminated even after entering the Stone Realm.

Of course, to ensure that challengers don't come for nothing, the first challenge will be against an opponent of the same level, giving the challenger a chance to win.

As long as you win a game, you'll get a reward, so you won't go home empty-handed.

However, one thing to note is that the people sent out by the Stone Realm are definitely not just those with apparent cultivation levels.

To win, you also need to have strong enough combat power.

"You defeated the initial-stage Dou Zun in Stone Wasteland City. Next, you can choose a cultivator of a higher or equal level as your opponent in the first test."

The elder said to Han Feng.

Han Feng thought for a moment and replied, "A half-saint."

"what?"

The elder, who had been calm and collected just moments before, stared wide-eyed at Han Feng in disbelief.

"You, what did you just say?"

"Half Saint."

After a few seconds of silence, the elder took a few steps back and began to carefully observe Han Feng.

"You want to challenge a demigod?"

"Can't you?"

"No........"

The elder's eyebrows furrowed.

"It's not impossible."

"But I must remind you, the Stone Clan's half-saints are not comparable to those outsiders."

Even among semi-saints, there are distinctions of rank.

Perhaps in the outside world, some half-saints are not as strong as some peak Dou Zun, and the gap between the two can be bridged by talent.

However, in the Stone Realm, unless one is a peerless genius with the bloodline of a ninth or tenth-grade Dou Di, no one can cross a major realm to defeat a half-saint powerhouse.

“I know, but the Dou Zun level experts are no longer a challenge for me. I came to the Stone Clan not for any reward after the victory, but simply to see the power of the Stone Clan experts.”

Upon hearing these words, the elder's expression fell silent.

He was stunned for a full half minute before slowly coming back to his senses.

"Now I think you might actually succeed in this challenge."

The reward for successfully completing a challenge is merely a means of motivating people, but the pure will to challenge is to throw a punch at the strong.

Whatever the reward, it's secondary!

The Stone Clan is most proud of this inherited fighting spirit.

Although not everyone in the Stone Clan possesses this fighting spirit, there are always some Stone Clan members who inherit this fighting spirit and spread the glory of the Stone Clan throughout the entire continent.

In ancient times, there were quite a few Dou Di on the Dou Qi Continent, but now, the most famous are still the eight ancient clans.

The fact that the Stone Clan was able to break through the encirclement in that era of numerous emperors already demonstrates its remarkable nature.

"Since this is your choice, I will not try to persuade you any further."

The elder originally wanted to advise Han Feng to find a Dou Zun level opponent, either mid-level or high-level, and win the first round.

Otherwise, being defeated outright and suffering a major setback would be a great pity.

However, the elders have now decided to respect Han Feng's choice.

The stone boat sped through the stone realm. Looking at the vast world ahead, the elder suddenly felt a long-lost sense of anticipation.

Perhaps, the Stone Emperor's original intention in setting these rules was to pass on this spirit.

Bloodlines are important, but they can dry up and eventually die out.

The inheritance of spirit, freed from the shackles of bloodline, can be passed down to future generations forever.

Stone World, the ancestral land of the Stone Clan.

This is the origin of the Stone Clan's development. It is said that at the beginning, this was just an ordinary village, but because a Stone Emperor emerged from here, the entire village was able to ascend overnight.

When one person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven.

For a Dou Di powerhouse, mentoring a group of people with blood ties is very easy.

Perhaps this power was originally established for the purpose of preserving the race.

This continent of Dou Qi once enjoyed a golden age thanks to this divine blessing.

There were numerous emperors and countless sages.

If it weren't for that great battle, perhaps the Dou Qi Continent would be even more glorious now.

"Here we are."

The spaceship's speed gradually decreased, and Han Feng walked to the side of the ship, looking out the window at the ancestral land of the Stone Clan below.

Perhaps due to the traditions of the Shi tribe, this ancestral land still retains its original appearance.

There are no magnificent buildings or grand landscapes; it looks just like an ordinary little village.

"Is this the ancestral land?"

The young members of the Stone Clan expressed what sounded somewhat disappointed.

“Little ones, don’t just look around, this is the ancestral land of the Stone Clan.”

The voice of the Stone Clan elder slowly rang out.

The Shi clan members immediately stopped expressing their feelings and sat up straight.

Han Feng watched the show with a faint smile.

Although this place looks somewhat simple on the outside, the rich energy of heaven and earth emanating from the air is undeniable.

This is definitely a treasure trove for spiritual practice.

Only ancient clans have the resources to regularly send people here for further studies.

Maintaining a top-tier grotto-heaven and paradise requires an astonishing amount of money on a daily basis.