The melancholy and resentment of the little guy faded quickly, just as it had come. As soon as he turned and left, it was soon forgotten. However, leaving like this was truly unsatisfying.
To prove his presence, he found a small, inconspicuous stone—a hard boulder—and carved a line of text into it: "Celestial Martial Genius, Upright and Honorable."
He paused, thought for a moment, and then added another line: "With a hammer in hand, the world is mine."
Then, he dashed away.
The little guy pierced through the rune barrier of the eighth zone, glancing around furtively. Seeing that everything was normal, he quickly entered and disappeared into the forest.
“Whew,” he sighed with relief. Everything was back on track.
“I don’t know when they will arrive, so I’ll find a place to rest for a while.” He ventured further, climbed an ancient tree, drove away a fierce bird, and temporarily took over its large nest. He spread some leaves inside and began to enjoy a sound sleep.
In the sky, the fierce bird screeched angrily, furious that a brat had stolen its nest. If it were any other fierce bird, it might have been acceptable, but why was a human child taking over a bird’s nest?
The little guy ignored it. He had done this sort of thing before. Compared to sleeping on the ground, the nests of these fierce birds were much softer and more comfortable. He lay inside, comfortably sleeping without a care.
The bird, feeling frustrated, eventually had no choice but to perch on a mountain peak, watching anxiously, waiting for the child to leave.
After the commotion, it was already dusk. The little guy slept soundly until the next morning.
The little guy rubbed his eyes, climbed out of the nest, and stretched towards the morning sun, feeling refreshed and warm in the gentle light.
With a swoosh, he jumped down from the ancient tree and began searching for food and to wash up.
The fierce bird looked on longingly. It had spent the night on the mountain peak, its eyes red with frustration. It had nearly attacked a few times but managed to restrain itself. It was finally relieved to see the brat leave.
"Hey, did you find any bird eggs? Let's team up and eat together," a boy called out from not far away.
"I think he just woke up from the bird’s nest. Look, he still seems groggy," a girl muttered.
They were a brother and sister duo. Although their strength was considerable, they had their previous attempt declared invalid and had to start from scratch.
“Good morning,” the little guy greeted them.
“You didn’t really spend the night in the bird’s nest, did you?” The girl’s eyes widened in surprise as she covered her mouth with her hand.
“Of course not. I love birds; we’re friends,” the little guy said casually as he sat down and grabbed a golden, crispy bird leg from their campfire. He began to eat it with relish.
“But you’re eating a bird’s leg,” the girl grumbled, pouting. It was her favorite food, and now this strange kid had taken it.
“Really sad that you’re roasting birds to eat. Out of sight, out of mind. Hurry up and finish eating,” the little guy urged them to join him.
“Such a brat,” the girl muttered with displeasure.
“So, what happened this time?” The little guy asked, trying to get more information.
“What else? We have to start over. It’s all that brat’s fault. He always does things that anger everyone. Now we have to go through the trials again,” the girl said angrily.
The little guy perked up his ears, listening carefully, and then asked, “Did the elders from the Sky Repair Pavilion say anything?”
The boy replied, “Yes, they’ve set up an impenetrable net and have already sealed off the second battlefield. They definitely plan to capture that brat.”
Hearing this, the little guy’s face lit up with joy. He almost rolled on the ground laughing, his delighted laughter surprising and confusing the brother and sister.
The girl was quite aggressive, shaking her fists and saying, “This time he definitely can’t escape. We’re going to teach him a hard lesson. Many people have said they want to beat him up and make him suffer for his actions.”
The boy added, “Yes, it’s going to be lively. It’s said that the Sky Repair Pavilion has specially allowed outsiders to observe. Officially, it’s to see how many geniuses succeed, but in reality, it’s to let everyone see that annoying brat.”
“That’s right. This time, we’re going to catch that annoying kid in front of everyone. It’s going to be a show,” the girl said excitedly, waving her fists.
“That’s great, haha!” The little guy seemed very pleased, laughing heartily. His joy earned him the sympathy of the girl who shared his sentiments.
The trio enjoyed their breakfast with great satisfaction, chatting and laughing.
Before they parted ways, the little guy took out two bottles of precious medicine, poured out one pill for each of them, and then hurried off.
“Wow, this smells great. Is this medicine?”
“Hmm, it seems like Dragon Powder and Tiger Medicine. One strengthens the bones and instantly restores vitality, and the other heals injuries with miraculous effects. It’s extremely valuable.”
The brother and sister discussed the medicine, but when they turned to find the little guy, he had already disappeared.
These were spoils from the silver-robed youth. The little guy was pleased to do a favor now and then. He was well-fed and content, chewing on a piece of grass while leisurely wandering through the eighth zone.
This time, with the goal of recruiting three thousand disciples from the eighth zone, the difficulty of the trials had been significantly reduced. The first three thousand who succeeded would be selected.
Along the way, the little guy saw many young people, all striving forward. By midday, over a thousand had successfully passed through.
“It’s about time for me to move,” he decided.
He chose a peak period with several hundred people of similar strength heading to the exit. He quickly joined them and exited with the group.
Outside, the elders of the major tribes were thrilled, and other major powers who had come to “observe” were also smiling, though their intentions were unclear.
Only the elders of the Sky Repair Pavilion sighed and felt bitter. Seeing hundreds of people group out, their faces turned green with frustration. This was supposed to be a trial, but with so many people, the Sky Repair Pavilion was in for a real mess.
“We’ll settle the score with that brat later,” Elder Xiong Fei said fiercely.
“That’s right. Once they participate in the trials, they become disciples of the Sky Repair Pavilion, whether they pass or not. They won’t be able to escape,” Elder Zhuo Yun added darkly.
Finally, with the selection of three thousand completed, it was considered a “full success,” except for the Sky Repair Pavilion, everyone else was celebrating.
“Let’s go to the second battlefield. It’s about time,” Elder Xiong Fei waved his hand grandly, showing a forceful and heroic demeanor, though it seemed more like he was gritting his teeth.
“Come, join us and observe. See the future pillars and geniuses of our Sky Repair Pavilion,” Elder Zhuo Yun proclaimed loudly, emphasizing the words “pillars” and “geniuses” as if he wanted to swallow them.
“Could we take these three thousand successful candidates to see what the so-called second battlefield is really like, so they can broaden their horizons?” Several elders from major tribes spoke in unison.
“Certainly,” Elder Xiong Fei waved his hand and agreed immediately.
As the second battlefield opened, everyone prepared to enter.
Naturally, the little guy was among the crowd, his face beaming with joy, his big eyes curving into crescent moons, and his little tiger teeth sparkling. He was in high spirits, following the crowd forward.
Inside the second battlefield, the silver-robed youth awoke. The fainting spell had lasted too long, and his head throbbed with pain. He felt groggy and uncomfortable, trapped in a small space where he couldn’t stretch his limbs.
Soon, he fully regained consciousness and let out a miserable scream, shouting, “Come out!”
“Bang!”
He hit his head hard against a rock due to his excessive force, causing another wave of intense pain. He was extremely angry; not only had he been knocked out once, but someone in the dark had also hit him again, making him lose consciousness. This was too much—unbearable.
He realized he was stuck in a crevice with his way blocked, likely to prevent him from being eaten by wild beasts. He squeezed out with effort, and the glaring sunlight filtered through the leaves. The sun was already high in the sky, indicating a new day.
“I’ve been out cold for an entire night,” he fumed. Always getting hit, all in the same spot, and this time it was even worse, causing him to lose consciousness for too long.
Xiao Tian looked up at the sky, feeling deeply dejected and frustrated. He was clearly the top genius, yet he was about to be eliminated.
With a rustling sound, he sensed something was off. Looking down, he saw his chest bulging. He took out the object and found it was a Sky Repair Stone. Looking back, there was a familiar bundle in the crevice, which originally belonged to him. Pulling it out, he found a pile of Sky Repair Stones.
The silver-robed youth was stunned. What was going on? It had clearly been looted, so why was it back in his hands?
He quickly picked up the animal skin bundle and counted the Sky Repair Stones in his arms. There were more than twenty pieces.
“What’s happening?” He was a bit confused.
After a moment, he snapped out of it, jumping up in anger and gritting his teeth. “Are you playing me?”
Was there such a way of doing things? Did he want the Sky Repair Stones or not? First, he was knocked out with a blunt instrument, then thoroughly looted with not a single piece left.
Now they were all returned, but the worst part was being hit with another blunt instrument, knocked out again, and not even seen.
“Rargh!” The silver-robed youth, extremely handsome by nature, now roared like a beast, shaking the mountains with his fury.
His body was covered in silver runes, almost in a state of frenzy. It was truly too much; being hit repeatedly with a blunt instrument was enough to make anyone’s temper flare.
Nearby, other young people were terrified. The power of his sound waves was formidable, enough to sweep through their group.
“Ah!” After his roar, the silver-robed youth began to suck in cold air, painfully clutching his forehead where a huge lump had formed, causing him great pain.
In the distance, the elders of the Sky Repair Pavilion led the crowd into the second battlefield and heard the powerful, earth-shaking roar. They immediately showed expressions of surprise and satisfaction.
“What a strong kid. Definitely a prodigy. It’s been ten years since we’ve seen someone like this. The Sky Repair Pavilion has gained another remarkable disciple.”
“Yes, this kid is extraordinary, his energy surging like a dragon’s roar. With careful cultivation, he might become an amazing and world-shaking leader.”
Elder Xiong Fei and Elder Zhuo Yun praised him without reservation. Just entering the genius battlefield, and finding such a youth, was invigorating and exciting.
Others from major powers were envious. The Sky Repair Pavilion truly had a terrifying legacy, with talents emerging one after another. This youth was destined to shine brightly.
Some even considered the idea of snatching him away.
“Let’s go see what makes this genius so outstanding,” Elder Xiong Fei said.
Everyone nodded in agreement, eagerly anticipating.
In the distance, the silver-robed youth looked at the lake, his face nearly in tears. A huge lump on his forehead resembled a horn. Both blows had landed on the same spot, creating a unique horn-like protrusion.
“I hate this,” he growled.
A crowd quickly moved forward, eager to see the prodigy.
Additionally, people were excited to finally see the legendary brat.
The second battlefield was sealed, clearly to capture that brat. Just thinking about it was thrilling and exhilarating. The hated little troublemaker had finally been exposed and could no longer escape.
“Hmm, later, please take a look at this precious medicine. It is rare in the world, a treasure nurtured by feeding a Black Tiger Fiend. It might evolve into a holy medicine in the future,” Elder Zhuo Yun said casually, with an air of composure. In necessary times, it was important to showcase the Sky Repair Pavilion’s heritage to impress others and attract more geniuses.
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