Chapter 4827
“Old man, please get up.”
Kai helped the old man to his feet, then casually traced a formation pattern in the air. In an instant, a golden light enveloped the entire town.
“I’ve placed defensive formations around this town,” Kai explained. “As long as you stay inside, no one will be able to harm you.”
“Thank you! Thank you!” The monks in the town expressed their gratitude repeatedly.
“Old man, I want to issue my challenge. Can you tell me where to find my opponent?”
The old man pointed southwest. “He should be in that direction. A giant, nearly 100 meters tall, wielding a massive axe.”
Kai had gathered the information he needed and wasted no time. Without delay, he headed straight southwest.
As he traveled, he spread out his consciousness, searching for any trace of his target’s aura.
After all, anyone designated as the challenger’s opponent wouldn’t be weak. If they were too easy to defeat, the trial would be meaningless.
Before long, Kai pinpointed the target’s location and descended immediately.
He remained on high alert, scanning his surroundings carefully.
Rumble…
Suddenly, the ground trembled violently, and the earth split open, forming a deep chasm.
Kai leaped into the air just in time. Looking down, he saw a massive figure emerging from the fissure—a man wielding a colossal axe.
The man’s clothes were tattered, making him look like a beggar, but his presence was overwhelming.
With a sinister grin, the giant looked up at Kai.
“A mere third-grade Mahayana Realm cultivator dares to challenge me first? You’ve got guts…”
“I can’t find any decent resources in this miserable place, so I might as well take yours.”
Kai’s expression darkened as he locked eyes with the towering opponent.
“Damn, is the first level really this ridiculous? How did anyone else even make it through?”
He frowned in confusion.
Even Hongyao and Lanyao had passed the first level—how had they managed to defeat a monster like this?
“Kid, this is my first time too. I have no idea how others passed!”
The giant laughed before suddenly swinging his massive axe down toward Kai.
“Shit!”
Kai felt a chill run down his spine. It seemed like the difficulty of the trial changed every time!
As the axe descended, the sky and earth trembled violently. The sheer force was terrifying.
There was no turning back. If he wanted to ascend to the second level, he had no choice but to defeat this opponent.
He had to go all out.
Summoning his Dragon Slaying Sword, Kai raised it to block the incoming strike.
Boom!
A deafening explosion echoed through the air as the impact sent Kai flying back thousands of feet. His hands went numb from the force.
Stabilizing himself, he stared at the giant in shock.
Was the first floor really supposed to be this strong?
Was the trial specifically targeting him?
Tightening his grip on the Dragon Slaying Sword, a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes.
Taking a deep breath, he channeled his spiritual energy, causing his sword to glow with a dazzling radiance.
Against an opponent this massive—standing a hundred meters tall and wielding an axe like a mountain—he couldn’t afford to be careless.
“Again!”
With a shout, Kai shot forward like a bolt of lightning.
His sword sliced through the air, releasing a powerful wave of sword energy aimed straight at the giant’s chest.
The giant grinned and swung his axe horizontally, creating a violent gust of wind that crashed against Kai’s attack.
Boom!
The sky seemed to crack apart as shockwaves erupted, splitting the earth beneath them.
Kai was forced back dozens of feet but didn’t retreat.
Instead, his fighting spirit burned even stronger.
He could feel the giant’s terrifying strength—but also sensed something deeper.
There was a strange rhythm to each of the giant’s attacks, as if his axe swings carried the hidden principles of heaven and earth.
Kai’s mind stirred. He was beginning to grasp something profound.