Immortal

15. The Path of Potentials

A sharp sonic boom suddenly sounded above the trial field, releasing a dazzling blade light.

Li Chan looked back and saw a shocking scene.

The leader of the Flowing Water Gang, Zhao Bao, who had just been overtaken by them, suddenly had a bright light flashing on his body, as if he was covered with a layer of glazed armor that was invulnerable to any weapon. 

He suddenly accelerated and knocked away several turtle-backed rats that rushed towards him. He kicked the ground with his right foot, and his strong body like a calf, jumped high. He held the blade with both hands and raised it above his head, and then chopped the ground with all his strength. 

With a dull thud, all the turtle-backed rats within a radius of thirteen meters were blown away, and dust flew up. Immediately afterwards, Zhao Bao's body spun like a gyroscope, and with a whoosh, the white light on the sword in his hand became brighter, bringing a more brilliant blade light. 

Wherever the blade light passed, the turtle-backed rats that were thrown into the air were broken into two pieces, and blood and limbs were scattered all over the ground.

Perhaps he was in the mood for killing, or perhaps he was stimulated by being surpassed by Liutrad and his men, Zhao Bao exploded, his body became fierce, and he swung out his sword nonstop in three strikes at a time.

Each of his strikes was a move from the sword manual, and it looked simple, but the strikes connected together and exploded with amazing power.

It was the three-strikes skill.

This was not as simple as three consecutive slashes, but a true three-hit combination. The three strikes were stacked in one go, and no matter how many turtle-backed rats rushed forward, they would all die. 

All the trial participants looked at him sideways, and even the turtle-backed rats that rushed forward fearlessly became agitated and avoided Zhao Bao, the killing god.

Around the southern continent, the Flowing Water Gang was not a big gang. They made a living by doing illegal trades in some big rivers. It was rumored that the gang leader Zhao Bao was a big shot. He was ruthless and occupied the entire South Flowing River. He once single-handedly killed another gang entrenched in the South Flowing River, with the gang killing everyone in one night. 

At the age of thirty nine, he achieved the innate realm. Because of his grim face and ruthless heart, he was called Zhao Bao the Blackheart, and no one dared to provoke him easily.

It was rumored that even the current martial arts leader Haldor had some concerns about him, but no one expected that this guy would be so ferocious that he burst out with a terrifying three-strikes skill under the impact of the rat tide.

Everyone on the prairie was dumbfounded.

Then, a dazzling green light suddenly descended from the sky and enveloped the explosive Zhao Bao. Under the green light, Zhao Bao's body slowly rose up, and the wounds left by the turtle-backed rat healed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The fatigue on his face was washed away, and the power fluctuations in his body rose steadily, releasing some crackling sounds. 

Finally, his body shook violently and his momentum increased greatly. 

In full view of everyone, he broke through the bottleneck and broke through from the first level of innate warrior to the second level of innate warrior.

"Crystal Diamond Body, this is good, and the swordsmanship is even better. He even comprehended the Falling Sky Skill. Great! Welcome to the birth of the first triple strike master, officially becoming a disciple of the Immortal Sword Sect, and passing the assessment ahead of schedule." Han Zhong's voice suddenly rang out above the trial field, his voice loud and clear with admiration.

At the stage of refining essence into energy, powerful martial arts masters could not only enter the innate realm, but also develop various kinds of indestructible bodies.

Compared with ordinary people, their physiques were comprehensively strengthened. The crystal diamond body was one of them. By suddenly urging the true energy in the body, a glazed armor could be formed on the body, and ordinary swords and spears would not pose any threat to it.

Zhao Bao had an extraordinary physique, but what really made Han Zhong admire him was not his physique, but the sudden burst of the Falling Sky Skill, which was a killer move hidden in the Sword Manual of the Immortal Sword Sect.

If the first, fifth and third moves in the sword manual were performed in sequence, it could be transformed into a killer move with amazing power. 

It seemed that the unprepossessing leader of the Flowing Water Gang, Zhao Bao, was the swords genius who he missed on the summit of the Dragon Mountain last night.

Han Zhong's eyes were bright as he witnessed the birth of the first swordsmanship genius.

Under the attention of everyone, Zhao Bao's body suddenly accelerated, and with a whooshing sound, he disappeared into the sky wrapped in green light.

On the grassland, all the martial arts masters who took part in the trial became enthusiastic, their eyes burning and their hearts shocked.

The impact brought by Zhao Bao was unprecedented.

If they demonstrated superhuman strength during the trial, not only would they pass the test ahead of time, but they would also receive a green light to elevate their realm on the spot.

The trials of the four immortal sects were highly unprecedented. If anyone failed the test, the person would die. But if the person performed well, the rewards would be great.

The green light that suddenly descended from the sky, and Zhao Bao, who stood out halfway and passed the assessment early, shocked the hearts of every participant, making their blood boil with jealousy and anxiety.

On the cliff, the grandmasters of the four immortal sects were also excited, especially Han Zhong, the grandmaster of Celestial Sword Sect, who tightly grasped the handle of the sword hanging on his waist and raised his head and let out a long roar to vent his excitement.

After waiting for so long, he finally found for the person he was waiting for.

Green light descended from the sky, cleansing Zhao Bao's bones and marrow, raising him to a higher realm on the spot and teleporting him out in advance. 

This was not controlled by someone, but the power of the innate trial field restriction itself. This trial field was originally a place specially used by the four immortal sects to train their disciples and discover new talents. 

Once someone showed strong strength, the ancient restriction would be triggered and could not be controlled by anyone's will. 

After a trial, the truly capable participants would be rewarded, but the ones lacking in power would be buried here.

"Everyone, what are you waiting for? Unleash your potential!" The voice of Han Su, the grandmaster of the Heavenly Palace,.rang out. Her voice was cold but loud, and every word echoed in the participants' ears, inspiring them to work harder and making their blood boil. "Use the moves in the Sword Manual!"

The trial participants reacted, and under the influence of Zhao Bao's achievements, they suddenly realized the truth. They roared and pushed forward, eager to become the next genius. 

For a time, the grassland was filled with murderous aura.