Cultivation Online novel Chapter 2040

Chapter 2040: Reaching the End of the Second Trial

After spending two days in the second trial, Yuan progressed to the point where he had to face hundreds of sea creatures at once with each encounter. Fortunately, their attacks were still predictable and straightforward as long as he paid attention to the ripples appearing in the water.

Yuan had also realized that the sea creatures only appeared when he advanced, each encounter seemingly triggered by crossing an invisible threshold. This meant he could have paused between battles, taken breaks, and prepared for each wave.

But he chose not to, and for the past two days, he had moved without rest, facing each encounter head-on with unwavering resolve, as if testing the limits of both the trial and himself.

Yuan’s performance was nothing short of astonishing, leaving the spectators speechless, many with their mouths agape, unable to believe what they were witnessing.

When they watched the Heavenly Son and the other participants undergo their trials, the sheer difficulty was palpable. Every clash and every movement carried the weight of struggle.

But when they turned their gaze to Yuan, it was a different story entirely. He moved with such ease and speed that the trial itself seemed beneath him, almost as if he was mocking the efforts of every other participant.

"You know, watching him... it reminds me of the Faceless Sword Emperor’s qualification," remarked one of the Sword Emperors, eyes fixed on the display.

Thanks to recorded archives of past trials, anyone with access could study them, and none were more watched or revered than the Faceless Sword Emperor’s, a trial he had dominated with unmatched grace and power.

"Are we witnessing the birth of a second Faceless Sword Emperor?" someone else murmured, the question lingering in the air like a prophecy waiting to be fulfilled.

Meanwhile, the moment Tian Yuexing stepped into the area for the second trial, he began walking forward without hesitation, wasting no time to observe his surroundings.

There was no room for delay in his mind. He knew he was already behind, and every second counted if he hoped to catch up to Yuan.

While his actions could be seen as reckless, Tian Yuexing was confident in his own abilities.

When the first sea creature attacked a few steps later, Tian Yuexing defeated it with a single strike.

’I don’t know how you managed to get ahead of me, but it won’t last!’ Tian Yuexing thought to himself, determination flaring in his eyes as he pressed forward.

But just a few steps later, his thoughts were abruptly cut off. His instincts flared like lightning, screaming danger. Without thinking, he raised his sword in front of him, just in time to somewhat block the invisible sword.

However, his reaction was just a moment too slow. Though he managed to intercept part of the strike, the invisible sword still slipped through his guard, slicing into his left arm and leaving a deep, bleeding gash.

Tian Yuexing gritted his teeth in frustration, his eyes narrowing at the wound.

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