The Legend of the Netherworld

Chapter 170 The Brave Trial Begins

Soon, someone shouted angrily in a low voice: "Someone is openly using connections!" The sound quickly spread around, causing many contestants to snort in dissatisfaction.

After all, this is a life-and-death trial, and any action that may affect the fairness of the competition will be regarded as a provocation.

Lin Xiao's question at this time obviously made people think that he was planning some kind of relationship.

As the word "relationship" was shouted out, the eyes of the surroundings immediately focused on Lin Xiao. It seemed that some people had begun to gather around him, quietly approaching, wanting to express their protest.

There was an underlying hostility in the air.

The man at the table frowned, his expression becoming more serious.

He glanced around with a stern look in his eyes and said in a deep voice, "After signing the agreement, stand aside and wait. There's no need to mention anything else that's irrelevant."

His tone was intolerant and his eyes were sharp, as if he would take immediate action if anyone continued to make noise.

Lin Xiao's heart trembled, realizing that no individualistic behavior was allowed here.

He lowered his head slightly, said no more, and stepped aside to wait.

The atmosphere around them gradually returned to calm, and the dissatisfaction just now seemed to be suppressed by the man's authoritative command.

At this time, the surroundings returned to a dead silence, with only the man introducing the rules of the trial to the newcomers and explaining the next arrangements to each monk who was preparing to participate.

The atmosphere in the venue became more serious, because in the next trial, these people would no longer be colleagues, but competitors who would soon become life-and-death rivals.

Lin Xiao glanced around, and ripples appeared in his heart.

Portals opened continuously, and monks walked out one after another and headed towards the registration office.

Every figure that steps out should not be underestimated.

His eyes were involuntarily drawn to them, and he suddenly discovered that among those who came to participate in this "Trial of Bravery", the weakest ones had reached the ninth level of Jiayin or the ninth level of Dingmao, and there were even a few strong ones whose cultivation had broken through to the third level of Dingsi and the third level of Jiachen.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but sigh in his heart: It is indeed Tianshu Academy. The people who participated in this death trial alone are strong enough to sweep everything in Feng Shui Academy and dominate the area.

He suddenly understood why the eyes of the people around him were full of hunger and disdain.

It turned out that in their eyes, he was just a lamb to be slaughtered, and they had already planned in their minds how to defeat him and send him to the altar of death.

But Lin Xiao didn't care about these looks. He smiled lightly and was determined in his heart: once the trial began, he would let these people understand what true strength is.

At this moment, a sudden voice interrupted his thoughts: "Little brother, come here."

Lin Xiao turned around and saw a fat man with a wide face, round cheeks and a tuft of beard on his chin. He was wearing a loose gray shirt and had a big belly, which was not noticeable under the clothes.

The man walked away very enthusiastically, with a bright smile on his face, as if he were a kind old friend.

Lin Xiao observed the man for a while and secretly guessed in his heart that this man did not look like a bad person, and the aura on his body showed that he should be at the Jiachen level.

Although not very powerful, it is stable and reliable.

The man approached Lin Xiao and said with a smile, "Little brother, I know you have courage, but listen to my advice. You'd better go to the gate today to take the life and death agreement away. Wait until you reach the Jiachen realm before challenging me again. I won't harm you."

Lin Xiao felt warm in his heart. He didn't expect that someone would remind him out of kindness.

He smiled slightly, but still insisted on his decision, and said softly: "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I have reasons why I have to participate."

Seeing this, the fat man sighed and seemed helpless: "Oh... it's up to you. If we meet after we go in, just try to run as much as possible so that I won't see you." After he said that, he patted Lin Xiao's shoulder.

Lin Xiao said silently in his heart: Just for what you said, I will definitely help you after I get in.

Then he smiled and said, "Thank you in advance, Senior!"

The fat man nodded and turned to leave. Suddenly, Lin Xiao stopped him and said, "Senior, can you answer a question I have in mind?"

The fat man stopped and turned to look at Lin Xiao, his smile still gentle: "Tell me, as long as it doesn't involve the alliance, I can tell you."

Lin Xiao smiled slightly and thought to himself: So he is worried that I will form an alliance with him.

So, he asked, "Why do I find that most of the people participating in the trial are older, and there are very few young people? Is there some secret technique of rejuvenation in Tianshu Academy?"

Hearing this question, the fat man smiled smugly. "Haha, you're quite clever, you actually figured that out. Indeed, there's a secret technique within Tianshu Academy called the 'Blue Lotus Magic'. This technique can restore a person to their youth, like a blue lotus in full bloom, restoring them to their peak state. Unfortunately, this technique only works once, so practitioners can only use it once."

After hearing this, Lin Xiao's heart moved and he nodded: "I see."

The chubby man continued, "But this 'Blue Lotus Miraculous Method' is just one of them. In fact, most of those who come to participate in the trial are elders or sect leaders who have practiced in their sects for most of their lives but have never been able to break through the bottleneck. They have grown old in their own sects, but their realm has stagnated. Rather than wait for death in the sect, they would rather participate in the trial and try their luck. Perhaps they can break free from the shackles and be reborn. They can even use this trial to become a disciple of Tianshu Academy and achieve something meaningful in their old age."

Lin Xiao immediately understood and felt a little relieved. He thanked the fat man, "Thank you for your advice, Senior. I've learned a lot from you."

The fat man nodded and waved his hand, indicating that he was leaving. "You're welcome. Remember, after you go in, try to avoid those strong men. If I see you, I will definitely help you."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Lin Xiao watched him leave, gratitude welling in his heart.

Although the fat man's strength was average, his words made Lin Xiao feel a little warmth and hope.

Soon, the crowd in front of the North Gate grew larger and larger. Finally, the serious man at the table stood up, glanced around coldly, and said:

"Everyone gather in front of me. Now that there are enough people, I will activate the teleportation array and send you to the island of the Brave Trial."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the waiting people stood up and quickly gathered in front of the gate.