Before the Heaven-and-Earth Banner was activated, Li Nanshi said solemnly, "Everyone, no one has ever entered the Heaven-and-Earth Banner. What we know is only what is recorded in ancient texts. There may be greater opportunities, or there may be unknown dangers.
In addition, according to the records, once the Heaven-and-Earth Banner is activated, it can only be closed after forty-nine days. There is no way to withdraw midway.
So you must think carefully before entering.
To put it bluntly, if something really goes wrong, you humans must not blame us demons."
Baili Muchen smiled and said, "That's of course! Likewise, if something happens to your demon disciples, you must not vent your anger on us humans."
Li Nanshi nodded, "Since there are no objections, let us activate the Heaven-and-Earth Banner!"
The demons had exactly three Soul Transformation Stage cultivators. Although the humans had more than ten Soul Transformation Stage cultivators, for the sake of stability they ultimately decided to let Xiao Baidao, Lu Zhenkuan, and Hu Wankui activate it.
The six Soul Transformation powerhouses sat cross-legged according to direction, formed hand seals simultaneously, and injected spiritual qi or demonic qi into the Heaven-and-Earth Banner.
The Heaven-and-Earth Banner floated into midair and cast down an entrance barrier.
The twelve demon members entered first, followed closely by the humans.
After everyone had entered, Li Nanshi signaled that Xiao Baidao and the others could stop.
Although the six stopped pouring in spiritual qi and demonic qi, the Heaven-and-Earth Banner remained suspended in the air, projecting a curtain of light.
On it appeared scenes from inside the Heaven-and-Earth Banner.
At this moment, the elite disciples of the demons and humans were standing at the head of a bridge.
Calling it a bridge was generous, it was actually just a chain.
Below the bridge surged rolling river water, filled with countless aquatic demonic beasts opening their bloody mouths and roaring.
It was foreseeable that if one fell accidentally, not even bones would remain.
Xing Wu rolled his eyes and said, "This trial tests nothing more than courage. As long as you're careful, it's no big deal."
Mo Xiuyuan, Baili Muchen's third disciple, said, "It can't be that simple. Perhaps once you step onto the chain, you'll fall into an illusion and be tested on your mental state."
He also very much wanted to enter, but having been seriously injured on the Extreme Cold Ice Plains, he had to give up.
Most people agreed with Mo Xiuyuan. The trials of the Heaven-and-Earth Banner couldn't be as simple as Xing Wu suggested, there would most likely be illusions.
Inside the Heaven-and-Earth Banner, none of the elite disciples moved at first. They were observing.
Finally, Si Shi said, "I'll go first!"
He was born with Innate Demon Pupils. Even if there were illusions, he could easily discern them.
Sure enough, as soon as he stepped onto the chain, an illusion appeared before him.
No one knew what illusion he encountered, but a faint smile appeared on his gloomy face. After quite some time, he broke through the illusion and reached the opposite shore.
It took a quarter of an hour in total.
The second was Shen Zhilan.
She took about the same amount of time as Si Shi, showing that her will was extremely firm.
Outside the Heaven-and-Earth Banner, Baili Muchen wore a proud expression.
Today Shen Zhilan had earned him a considerable amount of face, allowing him to finally hold his head high.
Even Xiao Baidao and the others, though they had doubts about Shen Zhilan's character, had to admit she was indeed a cultivation genius.
The next several people all reached the other side successfully, but their times far exceeded those of Si Shi and Shen Zhilan, almost half an hour each.
Lu Xiuhan was drenched in cold sweat and nearly fell off the bridge, causing the onlookers' hearts to tremble.
Seeing that it was about to be Jiang Ji and Jun Wen's turn, Xiao Baidao's heart rose to his throat.
He wasn't worried about Jun Wen, that rascal was simple-minded and carefree. He was worried about Jiang Ji.
That child was usually the most worry-free, but also carried the heaviest burdens.
He never spoke of his troubles, perhaps this time he would be trapped in the illusion.
Finally, it was Jiang Ji's turn.
His lips seemed to be chanting something, but because the movement was so small, no one could tell what he was murmuring.
Xing Wu, this big genius, suddenly shouted, "I know! He's been murmuring the three words 'Little Junior Sister'!
Senior Brother Jiang Ji must be asking Little Junior Sister to bless him to pass safely!"
Everyone: ... Shouldn't it be that Jiang Ji finds Little Junior Sister more terrifying than heart demons?!
Many people looked at Xiao Baidao. What exactly had your precious disciple Feng Xi done to Jiang Ji?
Xiao Baidao: "..."
Aside from cultivation, most of his energy was spent handling sect affairs, so he had entrusted Feng Xi and Jun Wen to Jiang Ji's care.
He really didn't know how the three martial siblings usually got along.
Xiao Xi was so obedient, how could Jiang Ji possibly be afraid of her?
Jiang Ji, even while in the trial, was most likely still concerned about his Little Junior Sister's safety, which was why he kept chanting.
Sigh, that child was really too sensible!
He only hoped he wouldn't be distracted and delay crossing the bridge.
As a result, after half a quarter of an hour, Jiang Ji was already standing on the opposite shore.
Xiao Baidao: "..."
Everyone: "..."
Jiang Ji was actually even faster than Si Shi and Shen Zhilan?
Was his will really that firm?
Or was Feng Xi actually that terrifying?!
When it was Jun Wen's turn, his chanting was far more obvious than Jiang Ji's, and he was indeed muttering "Little Junior Sister"!
The moment he stepped onto the bridge, he took off running as though wolves were chasing behind him!
Before everyone even reacted, he had already reached the opposite shore.
The scene fell into dead silence.
Xiao Baidao coughed twice, "These two children have been devoted to the dao since childhood, without the slightest distracting thought. It's normal that they crossed so quickly.
Their chanting of Xiao Xi was out of concern for her safety. It has nothing to do with crossing the bridge."
Everyone: Do you know there is a phrase called… making it worse the more you explain?
Regardless of what others thought, Xing Wu added another thick filter to Feng Xi in his heart.
Little Junior Sister was indeed omnipotent!
Even if she's not here, her legend still lives on!
At this moment, a small porcelain bottle suddenly appeared in the hands of everyone inside the Heaven-and-Earth Banner.
The Heaven-and-Earth Banner was quite considerate and gave the bottle a close-up.
Everyone clearly saw the words "Supreme-Grade Hemostasis Pill".
Although Hemostasis Pill was a common medicinal pill, a Supreme-Grade Hemostasis Pill was several times more effective. For these disciples, it was definitely a good thing.
Thus, most people showed expressions of surprise.
Only two people were the exceptions.
Jiang Ji was originally someone whose joy and anger didn't show on his face, so everyone could understand when his expression didn't change.
But Jun Wen, this rascal's face not only didn't show any joy, but he even looked disgusted.
Everyone: "..."
Everyone knew that Xuantian Sect was a poor sect, yet you dare to look down on a Supreme-Grade Hemostasis Pill?
Look how arrogant you are! So arrogant it has no end!
Xiao Baidao also thought the same and secretly scolded his fifth disciple… poor but showing off!