Before the Celestial Ladder Mountain inheritance began, the sparring of a few individuals indeed elevated their estimation of Lin Guang infinitely, but regardless, in the vast majority of people's predictions, being barely able to compete alongside several legendary geniuses was already Lin Guang's highlight moment.

No matter how diverse his methods or how strong his Spiritual Power was, how could he possibly be stronger than those geniuses at the pinnacle?

Even if the level of Spirit Pattern drawing doesn't represent real combat power, it shouldn't be like this.

The Southern Saint Sect naturally didn't need to be mentioned, and the Jiang Family, Tu Family, and Great Dream Sect were all forces with deep roots, nurturing geniuses that naturally had leading qualifications.

But who was Lin Guang?

An obscure civilian genius, rumored to have a blue grade talent, not only a year younger than them but also having only cultivated Spirit Beasts for a year at most.

Some people speculated he cheated, and having such thoughts was normal.

But for some reason.

After over ten seconds, the whispers disparaging Lin Guang in the square grew fewer and fewer.

They eventually all shut their mouths.

Because...

The legendary geniuses didn't speak, though their expressions varied, not one questioned him, seemingly acknowledging his response.

Including Zhao Yue, who had directly inquired Lin Guang, was the same.

Lin Guang showed no sign of guilt or oddity.

He truly didn't deceive, nor had he any intention to fool people.

Strength naturally referred to all true strength, including systematic talent.

And luck...

Of course referred to the first trial testing exactly his specialty in Spirit Pattern drawing.

And Jiang Nalan's final mistake in the matter.

When Lin Guang set out, he used the "Holy Secret Text·Front," sacrificing a Tier Five cursed Spiritual Material he specifically requested from Kong Guofeng, wanting to increase his fortune in the inheritance.

Lin Guang's fortune equaled his competitor's "misfortune."

For someone like Jiang Nalan, a genius of that level, to make a forced mistake, indeed the pressure from Lin Guang played a role, but without a gentle push from fortune, given Jiang Nalan's skill, he probably would have completed the trial without incident.

The stronger the Spirit Master, the more capable they are of sensing Spiritual Power fluctuations, not to mention Lin Guang wasn't even concealing his emotions, these few were top-level geniuses, instantly understanding Lin Guang hadn't cheated.

And Zhao Yue, after brief amazement, quickly accepted reality, albeit with some reluctance saying:

"The second trial won't let you continue leading."

Lin Guang slightly nodded, noncommittal.

Yet he still didn't look at Zhao Yue, gazing at the sky.

From this angle, Zhao Yue could see Lin Guang's eyes, shimmering with dark golden flame, seemed to flash points of luminous white brilliance.

If someone had vision ten times beyond the ordinary, they could see... above this Floating Island, closer to the boundary of view in the sky, vaguely many islands could be seen, appearing mysterious and lofty.

It seemed since Lin Guang arrived at the square, his posture hadn't changed, he didn't even lower his head when questioned.

Watching this young man who shocked everyone present, Zhao Yue understood what his stance represented and spoke again.

This time, it was a Spiritual Power transmission.

"You felt it too, didn't you? This Secret Realm is somewhat unusual."

—Using the trait of "Dream Entering," ordinary Illusion Realms always had some faint illusion and detachment in her eyes.

Logically speaking, even if this level-limited Secret Realm could restore some memories of the strong one leaving the inheritance regarding their hometown, ultimately it was just memory, nothing more.

As long as no real-world objects were here, it shouldn't feel so real to her, the inner space shouldn't be this vast, just using exquisite methods to render in real time—any out-of-the-ordinary behavior should easily reveal inconsistencies.

While climbing, the scenery was simple and unchanging, that could still be explained, yet now it's clearly not conceptually the same.

But...

It happens not to be.

Facing this vast world, she can only feel an almost flawless sensation.

That's why Zhao Yue appeared a bit surprised coming out of the room from the edge of the cliff.

The Great Dream Sect is renowned for dreams, internally similar dream realms are plentiful, she had experienced many Otherworld landscapes since childhood, but precisely because of this, she was more able to detect the extraordinary nature of this inheritance Secret Realm.

With power at the same Tier Three, creating an Illusion Realm even Dream Entering couldn't see through, how exquisite must that technique be? How terrifying must that control power be?

Could those Six-Star Peak True Men in the sect really accomplish this?

What is the origin of this inheritance?

"..."

Hearing this, Lin Guang finally lowered his head, looking at Zhao Yue with dark golden eyes, then said.

"I've noticed some things."

"But just prepare well, and respond when needed."

He smiled: "Instead, these near-real records and information can at least prove this place truly existed."

"Regardless of the outcome, these wonders once existed in some Otherworld."

"Knowing this alone is enough to make my heart yearn."

"..."

"Boring."

Zhao Yue shook her head and turned to walk aside.

...…

As the last trial taker stepped into the square, a wave once again echoed in everyone's mind.

[First Trial End]

[Rank Settlement]

[Supreme Tenth Participants Total Six]

[Reward Distribution Complete]

[First Place Reward: Dragon and Tiger Pill x2, Divine Refine Powder x2, Level A Spirit Body x1, Core Inheritance Authority (2%)]

[Rewards for second to sixth place: Dragon and Tiger Pill x1, Divine Refine Powder x1, Level A Spirit Body x1, Core Inheritance Authority (1%)]

[Rewards for seventh to twentieth place: Level B Spirit Body x1]

[Others: Level C Spirit Body x1]

The wave flashed by.

Almost everyone instinctively summoned their Spiritual Power, starting to look at their compasses and rings.

Lin Guang was no exception.

[Name: Inheritance Compass·Supreme]

[Introduction: Key to the inheritance Secret Realm, automatically triggered repair function, Spiritual Artifact in excellent status, capable of bearing the core authority of the inheritance.]

[Already Spirit Power recognized master]

[Currently holding Secret Realm core authority: 6%]

The sixth to ninth trials each provided 1% core authority.

According to this calculation, the current top six should have divided the entire inheritance's 31%, equivalent to nearly one-third of the core authority.

But the problem is...

What is the core authority used for?

Is the trial going to become an authority holder's grand melee in the end, to select the strongest?

But even without authority, isn't this group here to compete for the inheritance, already in competitive relationships?

Why introduce other variables? What's the meaning for the inheritance?

Wait, it seems there's some change.

Lin Guang silently raised his hands, pressing his palms together.

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