289Chapter 288 offers opportunities to obtain the first move of the Mountain Character Technique

What!?”

The thought startled all sixteen people!

What does that sound mean?!

Four main figures and twelve secondary figures—yet they all had the opportunity to inherit the legacy!

It should be noted that everyone originally believed that only the four inheritors who possessed the jade pendant fragments would have a chance to compete for this inheritance.

As for the others who came, they were there to help, to assist, and to be the “protectors” of these four inheritors!

But now, those who came to help also have the opportunity to inherit this legacy?

Doesn’t that mean this competition for the inheritance isn’t between four people, but… sixteen?!

Everyone instantly understood this, and their faces displayed a variety of different expressions!

Even Yu Xian frowned, looking thoughtful.

As for the four inheritors who held the jade tablet fragments, they showed deep shock and anger, as well as a hint of regret!

Originally, these four inheritors came to help, but unexpectedly, it turned into them hiring someone to steal their opportunity!?

Under the temptation of such an opportunity to inherit the legacy of a Void Returning expert, all talk of friendship and loyalty becomes nonsense!

They weren’t qualified to receive it before, so they didn’t think much of it and only hoped that they would be given a chance after they obtained the inheritance.

At the same time, with his own formidable strength, he was not afraid of them snatching away the inheritance he had already obtained.

But now, they have the right to compete for it together!

How could they possibly be willing to help themselves?

What was originally a one-in-four chance has become a one-sixteen chance—it’s outrageous!

Everyone stood still, and the atmosphere quickly became subtle, heavy, and… chilly!

Although no one spoke or moved, it was clear that they were starting to drift apart.

At this moment, all talk of loyalty and friendship is a joke.

Even if you uphold this sense of loyalty, can you trust that others do the same?

Are you sure someone won’t suddenly attack and kill you in order to seize the opportunity?

Even Yu Xian cannot trust Hua Yuandu!

Although he and Hua Yuan had worked together to kill two fifth-tier demonic beasts along the way, their relationship could only be that of ordinary friends at best.

Yu Xian couldn’t trust him as much as she trusted Su Xiaoduo or You Xiaohua.

Similarly, Hua Yuandu would never trust Yu Xian.

The partnership between the two broke down the moment the voice announced that everyone was qualified to participate in the inheritance test.

The voice from the sky continued: “The first trial is about comprehending magic. Those who possess a jade pendant fragment will have a three-point advantage. Those who do not possess a jade pendant fragment can also comprehend magic through their own comprehension.”

With that sound, the earth in front of them suddenly rose up, and in the blink of an eye, three huge mountain peaks appeared, forming the Chinese character for “mountain”.

“The first person to comprehend this spell within half a month will be the first place, and so on.”

The sound gradually faded away, and there was no further movement.

The sixteen people looked at the tall mountain and the two short ones in front of them, and all of them had solemn expressions.

The first trial was to comprehend magic…

Do these three mountains contain this magical technique?

The sixteen people had different thoughts, but none of them made the first move.

The next twelve people, including Yu Xian, waited quietly.

The situation is extremely delicate right now; one wrong move could trigger a conflict.

After all, these four inheritors are extremely powerful. If they were to harbor murderous intent and want to eliminate the twelve people with inheritance opportunities first before the four of them compete fairly, then the four of them combined would definitely have the ability to kill them…

“Haha, everyone has a chance, that’s great!”

With a loud laugh, Hua Yuan waved to Yu Xian and the other two, saying, “Let’s go together! Whoever gets this inheritance is fine!”

Yu Xian remained expressionless, while Wei Yun and Shen Ce showed excitement in their eyes and nodded solemnly.

Hua Yuandu’s words caused the other three to frown slightly, clearly indicating that Hua Yuandu had disrupted their plans.

Gao Yu suddenly chuckled and turned to the two pseudo-core cultivators, saying, “Brother Li is right. We came together, so naturally we should advance and retreat together. It doesn’t matter who gets the inheritance.”

“Fellow Daoists, just focus on competing. This inheritance will be obtained by the one who is destined to receive it.”

Yun Buyi also turned to look at the two Foundation Establishment Grand Perfection cultivators and the two Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators behind him, his voice calm.

Zhou Feng chuckled and said, “You three fellow Daoists must also work hard.”

The twelve people displayed expressions ranging from embarrassed, to chuckling, to solemn, to calm.

Hua Yuandu had already turned to look at the three mountains, muttering to himself, “Spells…three mountains…what kind of spell is this?”

As he spoke, he sat down cross-legged, gazed at the three mountains, and began to ponder deeply.

Seeing this, the three people each found a place to sit cross-legged, looking at the three mountains and contemplating the magic.

The other eleven people then had a flash of insight. They suddenly dispersed, spreading out over a range of several dozen feet, and sat cross-legged, looking at the three mountains in front of them, focusing all their efforts on comprehending the mystery.

What incredible luck!

Such an opportunity to inherit the legacy originally belonged to these geniuses, but now that I also have the chance, I must do my best!

Yu Xian remained calm and did not move. Seeing that everyone was fully focused on comprehending the truth, he also sat down cross-legged and looked at the three mountains.

A chance to inherit something… sounds good.

I’m just afraid it’ll be another… Ascension Island!

However, since things have come to this point, even if Ascension Island reappears, Yu Xian must participate.

The voice only said that those who succeeded in gaining insights would be ranked.

However, it didn’t mention what would happen to those who failed to achieve enlightenment after half a month.

Perhaps they will be completely wiped out?

After all, these Foundation Establishment and Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators are nothing more than ants in front of Void Returning experts; they are like dust, and a breath from them would kill them.

There are three mountains ahead.

Yu Xian observed carefully, trying to sense the presence of some kind of magic.

The spells he had learned before were all taught in written form, and were records of the insights of great predecessors.

That kind of magic can be activated simply by following the methods of breath control, techniques, and incantations described.

But the three great mountains before us now conceal magical powers, inviting us to gain enlightenment…

That really depends entirely on one’s understanding.

“Mountains…heavy, imposing, ancient, grand…perhaps this spell is related to rocks and soil?”

Yu Xian pondered to himself and looked closely, but the more he looked, the more blurred the three mountains became, as if they were gradually moving away from him.

They actually started to slowly become unreal!

A feeling of irritability, oppression, and suffocation began to fill my body without me even realizing it!

It’s getting more and more annoying to look at!

The more I watch, the more depressed I feel!

Yu Xian felt as if he were an ant facing three towering peaks, the pressure making it almost impossible for him to breathe!

pressure!

pressure!

Vast and boundless! Suppressed by the Three Peaks!

Spells…

Yu Xian gritted his teeth and stared at the three mountains, his heart pounding, feeling incredibly oppressed, as if his blood had stopped flowing!

I can’t watch anymore!

If I keep watching, it seems like I’ll die!

It sounds fast, but in reality, two days have already passed without us even realizing it.

At this moment, all sixteen people were pale-faced as they looked at the three mountains in front of them, their auras were mixed, and their eyes were bloodshot.

Even worse, some began to tremble all over, gasping for breath, as if they were about to die. Finally, they suddenly closed their eyes, and only then did they slowly regain their composure. When they opened their eyes again, they continued to look at the three mountains with a hint of fear in their eyes and began to contemplate them.

Only seven people remained who could watch continuously without ever closing their eyes.

The four inheritors are naturally included.

In addition, there was Yu Xian, and two pseudo-Dan cultivators.

These seven people were also suffering, and the longer time went on, the more uncomfortable they became.

That was a real fear, like three mountains pressing down on you, threatening to crush you into mud!

Although all seven of them knew in their hearts that it was fake!

But that feeling was so real, it couldn’t be more real!

So much so that some people even had a trickle of blood at the corner of their mouths!

He’s injured!?

This is true!

One of the two fake pills suddenly closed his eyes, which stopped his injuries. When he opened his eyes again, they were filled with fear!

This understanding of magic… if you force yourself to watch it, it could really kill you!

The other pseudo-Dan also groaned, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He finally gave up and closed his eyes.

Now only five people remain.

Four inheritors who possess jade pendant fragments, and Yu Xian!

Although the four inheritors’ auras were chaotic, a green light emanated from their chests, hands, and sleeves, indicating that the jade pendant fragments were providing assistance.

Clearly, this is what the voice meant by the benefit of being the master, gaining a three-point advantage!

After all, the other twelve people were lucky ones who were brought in, so they were second best.

Without the help of the jade pendant fragments, their comprehension would inevitably be difficult, making them completely incomparable to the four main inheritors.

This is the distinction between primary and secondary.

Ultimately, the powerful senior still prioritized taking care of the talented juniors who had recognized his jade pendant as their master.

However, the thought of leaving behind also gave other destined people a chance.

After all, those who come here are all destined to be with him, and we can’t condemn them all with one blow.

Thump, thump, thump!

His heart was pounding, and Yu Xian’s eyes were bloodshot. He gritted his teeth, his face resolute, as if the heart that was about to explode was not his own!

Even his late-stage Foundation Establishment body was as fragile as thin ice under such pressure!

“It hasn’t reached its limit yet…”

Yu Xian suddenly took a deep breath and held it. Your breathing is all messed up, right? Stop panting!

Hold your breath to suppress the rapid beating of your heart!

“It hasn’t reached its limit yet!”

Yu Xian roared inwardly as the three mountains before him pressed down completely, as if they had truly struck him. Yu Xian felt a sweet taste in his mouth, and blood spilled from the corner of his lips!

At that moment, my heart seemed to have stopped beating completely!

But he kept his eyes open, staring at the three mountains ahead!

But at this moment, the three mountains were no longer three mountains, but quickly became ethereal and turned into a single word!

Mountain!

The Mountain Character Formula!

“Throughout my life I have come to understand the Dao and have come to understand four elements: wind, fire, mountain, and forest. I am quite satisfied with them. Your mind is firm and you are in line with the Dao of being as immovable as a mountain. You may learn my Mountain Mantra.”

A soft voice suddenly rang in my ears.

The next moment, the character “mountain” rapidly transformed into various mysterious places, filled with a majestic and imposing aura, exuding unparalleled power!

Yu Xian finally closed his eyes.

Because he had memorized all the variations of the Mountain Character Technique, he was now beginning to deduce and comprehend this method in his sea of ​​consciousness!

Such a realistic brush with death… is it a test of one’s character?

Immovable as a mountain…

What is a mountain?

Mountains are a solid form, mountains are a majestic meaning, mountains are a powerful force!

The key to this “mountain” principle is that when it doesn’t move, it’s still; but when it does, it can move mountains and topple peaks!

Moreover, this method is extremely well-suited to one’s physical cultivation level.

Both can be used for magical techniques by practitioners of magic and for physical techniques by practitioners of physical cultivation!

Yu Xian closed his eyes to meditate, and his breathing gradually calmed down.

This “Mountain” technique is too profound. To achieve the effect of punching like pushing a mountain and kicking like toppling a mountain, it is simply impossible without a long period of practice.

“Mountain!”

Another day passed, and suddenly a low shout rang out. Hua Yuandu immediately closed his eyes, clearly having comprehended the Mountain Character Technique!

As Hua Yuandu closed his eyes to comprehend the mystery, in less than ten breaths, Yun Buyi’s eyes flashed, and he closed his eyes, raised his hand to form a hand seal, and a thick aura surrounded his body.

Three breaths later, Gao Yu and Zhou Feng simultaneously closed their eyes and began to circulate the Mountain Character Technique.

As for the others, they continued to stare intently at the three mountain peaks, trying to comprehend them again. Although they had failed before and had to start all over again, with more attempts and gradual mastery, they should be able to comprehend the Mountain Mantra.

Ultimately, the powerful figure who left behind this legacy did not set anything beyond the comprehension of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

It’s perfectly normal for sixteen people to be able to grasp this; it’s just a matter of who’s faster and who’s slower.

The mountain character mantra shifted in my mind. The character “mountain” was broken down, combined, and scattered, changing into various forms, as if three great mountains were endlessly surrounding it, containing countless mysteries.

Yu Xian sat quietly in meditation, gradually understanding that as the Mountain Word Technique was activated, his aura became increasingly profound, and streams of power filled his blood and muscles. It felt as if if he were to throw a punch, he could truly cause mountains to collapse and the earth to split!

This is the Mountain Mantra, a method for the physical body to operate.

Soon after, Yu Xian began to raise his hands and form hand seals, attempting to use the Mountain Character Technique.

Three faint, ethereal mountain peaks slowly materialized in his palm, identical to the ones in front of him.

Heavy, very heavy!

The moment the three mountain peaks coalesced, Yu Xian’s palm slightly sank!

It took Yu Xian a third of his spiritual energy to condense just these three mountains, and the condensed mountains, although they were spells, had a real weight!

With such immense power, the destructive force of using this method to strike someone is self-evident…

“You are the first inheritor of this method. The first person to comprehend this method will receive the first reward I have left behind.”

The voice of the powerful figure’s thoughts suddenly rang out from the sky.

A beam of light shot out from the three mountains and landed directly in front of Yu Xian.

This is a small box.

The sound echoed throughout the heavens and earth, and the other fifteen people naturally heard it clearly. They were all startled and opened their eyes to look at Yu Xian!

Only four days have passed…

Who is this guy?!

He actually succeeded in comprehending it!

The first reward—what’s in that box!?

The four inheritors’ expressions changed, but Hua Yuandu immediately laughed and said, “Brother! I knew I hadn’t misjudged you! You deserved to take first place! But I’ll gladly accept second place!”

Having said that, Hua Yuandu raised his hand and made a hand seal: “Mountain!”

His palms condensed spiritual energy, which quickly took shape and became three illusory mountain peaks.

“You are the first to inherit this technique. The second person to comprehend this method will receive the reward I have left for you.”

The sound rang out again, and another beam of light flew out, landing in front of Hua Yuandu; it was still a box.

Several people around him looked on with shock, astonishment, jealousy, coldness, and even openly murderous intent.

Yu Xian could sense it, but he didn’t care. He just smiled faintly at Hua Yuandu and said, “I only managed to comprehend it by chance. It was really an accident.”

As she spoke, Yu Xian reached out and put away the box in front of her. There was no need to open it in front of everyone to see what was inside.

Hua Yuan laughed heartily, put away the box, glanced around, and punched the air, saying, “We two brothers got first and second place first, but we don’t know how many more prizes there are. They’ll have to work hard.”

Yun Buyi’s gaze turned cold, and he slowly closed his eyes. He had already gained some understanding of the Mountain Character Technique and would soon be able to circulate it.

Gao Yu and Zhou Feng also closed their eyes. They both had some understanding of the techniques passed down from the three mountain peaks and would soon be able to fully comprehend and use them.

As for the others, although they had different thoughts, they didn’t dare to do anything to Yu Xian.

The situation is unpredictable now. Who would dare to strike first and snatch someone else’s opportunity? Do they really think the other party is a pushover? Even if they kill the other party, can they easily take away their opportunity?

So they all took a deep breath, continued to stare wide-eyed at the three mountains, looking rather frantic.

Even someone who has reached the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment and has no inheritance jade pendant fragments can comprehend it.

Why can’t I?!