Chapter 901: Chapter 902: Entering the Forest
Lin Qian ignored the thoughts of others and went straight to the entrance of the Enchanting Soul Forest. He looked at the entrance ahead, rippling like water, paused for a moment, and stepped inside.
The Enchanting Soul Forest tests one’s mind. Whether one can handle it or not is truly hard to say.
“Might as well give it a try,” Lin Qian said as he directly stepped inside.
Seeing Lin Qian, this fearsome character, enter the Enchanting Soul Forest, the crowd watching from outside breathed a sigh of relief.
They were afraid that if this fearsome character went crazy, he might swing his sword at them as well, which would be troublesome.
“This Lin Qian, his strength is almost terrifying. He’s only at the First Level of the Grotto Heaven Realm!”
“Even though Yan Ruqian isn’t considered top-notch among the outer disciples, he is a notable figure and was actually killed with one sword strike.”
“Rather than that, what’s even more curious is that representatives from the Saint Institute initially seemed to uphold its rules, but then retreated?”
“It’s too mysterious. In the future, it’s best not to provoke this fearsome character for no reason.”
“I think it’s not just about not provoking this fearsome character, but also about not provoking the woman beside him named Ye Xin.”
The crowd murmured and sighed, some continuing into the Enchanting Soul Forest, while others left its entrance.
This matter spread rapidly, astonishing people.
Even more extreme, some who learned of the incident struck their enemies viciously, killing them.
Meanwhile, the Saint Institute continued to enforce its rules, executing rule violators.
This situation made everyone realize that the rules of the Saint Institute still existed and were not to be broken, but why could Lin Qian be an exception?
This was something people couldn’t understand.
Besides this, they were more concerned about one thing: Lin Qian entering the Enchanting Soul Forest.
This was his first time entering the Trial Land, and many speculated how far he could go within the Enchanting Soul Forest, and how much his ranking on the stele would rise.
If it were another Trial Land, they might not be able to say, but within the Enchanting Soul Forest, they truly didn’t believe he could ascend to a very high position.
Mental strength is something that, at least at their Realm, can only improve slowly over time and through experience.
Lin Qian is too young.
People were curious about how far Lin Qian could traverse within the Enchanting Soul Forest.
“Within the Enchanting Soul Forest, every step is an Illusion Array, every step a dreamscape. Almost every step involves entering a new life, only by seeing through it can one awaken and take the next step.”
“If one can’t see through it, they’ll be trapped in the Illusion Realm forever. Fortunately, if a student gets trapped and can’t extricate themselves, the power of the Array will release them from the Illusion Realm, otherwise…”
“That’s right, entering the Enchanting Soul Forest means one must know their limits, or be trapped for a month in vain and exhaust their spirit. They can only recover after resting for a month, with no benefits at all.”
“Exactly, after breaking through the Illusion Realm, the soul certainly receives some enhancement. Without self-awareness, you’d only be spinning a cocoon to bind yourself.”
“Since entering the Saint Institute, Lin Qian’s journey has been smooth. It’s time for him to face some challenges.”
Everyone discussed Lin Qian’s entry into the Enchanting Soul Forest, mostly not optimistic about him.
Not only them, but even Wei Wushuang, as his mentor, was also very worried about the Enchanting Soul Forest, having little confidence in his disciple Lin Qian for the first time.
“That bitter face of yours, who else can you blame for today’s situation but yourself?” said Wei Qingqing, sitting in a floating courtyard in the high sky of the Enchanting Soul Forest, invisible to all. She chuckled while snacking on sunflower seeds, “To be honest, this treat Xinxin brought me is quite decent.”
“Sister, stop with the sarcastic remarks and enjoy your sunflower seeds quietly,” Wei Wushuang replied with irritation, “You’re aware of the Sea Spiral Holy Institute’s original purpose. I just did it for fun.”
“This Purple Forest World, though it’s an Immortal Artifact originating from ruins, is essentially useless, effective only when taking the initiative, not useful against enemies. It offers minor benefits in soul enhancement, not even comparable to the training grounds of major forces, let alone our Wei family’s Soul Tempering Tower.”
“This thing is probably a mere plaything, crafted by some deity from the Immortal Upper Realm out of boredom, suitable only for placement here.”
“Yet, because it’s ultimately an Immortal Artifact, the Illusion Realm’s difficulty is extraordinarily strong. I’ve had fortuitous encounters, but I’m ultimately too young. Competing for the saint’s command, the greatest challenge for him is probably this Enchanting Soul Forest.”
Seeing her brother’s sighing demeanor, Wei Qingqing laughed: “Who can you blame but yourself for sealing yourself a heart demon oath leading to such a difficult saint command trial. If I were you, I’d let Little Qian stop competing, focus on cultivation, and ignore your concerns.”
“Winning that bet would indeed restore your pride, making that woman apologize, but have you forgotten, those trials in the inner court, competing for the saint command, could lead to death.” Wei Qingqing stated, looking seriously at Wei Wushuang, “Honestly, I quite like this kid. What’s more important, your face or your disciple?”
“Of course he’s more important, but these trials are indeed a form of training for him. If there’s a real risk to his life, I’ll step in,” Wei Wushuang said firmly, standing up.
“The moment you step in, even if someone wins the saint command in the future, it won’t count as winning the bet, and there’ll be no chance to regain your pride.”
“I know that, dear sister. My pride is nowhere near as important as this child’s life; after all, he’s my only pupil,” Wei Wushuang said, looking down at the Enchanting Soul Forest, his tone heavy.
After stepping into the dense forest of the Enchanting Soul Forest, the surrounding scenery instantly transformed.
The world around was filled with giant trees bearing purple leaves, and a hazy purple mist continuously lingered here.
Within this forest of giant trees, there lay a dim path leading into the depth, with no one knowing what lies ahead.
The path appeared to be a simple dirt road, but beneath Lin Qian’s feet lay black bricks.
But he knew that once he stepped in, it would commence the trial of the Enchanting Soul Forest, triggering the Illusion Realm.
“Well then, let’s see how far I can truly go within this Enchanting Soul Forest!” With this in mind, Lin Qian stepped forward, leaving the black brick ground and walked into the dirt road.
In the next instant, a feeling of dizziness appeared in his mind.
Before this, Lin Qian had already instructed Zhuge Ming to monitor his condition at all times, researching the mysteries of this Enchanting Soul Forest.