As the Universe Turns - Chapter 148
Chapter 148 Five Elements Pagoda
Seeing that no one was speaking, the red-clothed elder nodded slightly and pointed to a distant mountain peak, “Two hours later, come to the Five Elements Tower.”
Everyone immediately looked at the mountain he was pointing at. Thunderclouds covered the mountain peak, making it seem particularly stern and terrifying.
Beneath the thunderclouds, there were five streaks of profound light soaring into the sky. One was golden, one was green, one was jade blue, one was red, and one was dark brown. From the looks of it, there were five pagodas. They were gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.
All the disciples gazed at the five pagodas and remained silent. Before coming to Celestial Pogoda, they had naturally heard of the power of the Five Elements Pagoda. Once they entered the pagoda, the slightest carelessness would cause them to be annihilated … This time, it was a real test.
The two elders did not say anything else. With a flick of their sleeves, they turned into two long rays of red and purple light and flew towards the horizon.
In the next two hours, all the disciples were excitedly discussing how many people could be left this time? Only Xiao Chen remained seated under the tree and did not speak to anyone.
Earlier, the girl wanted to talk to him, but when she saw his cold expression, she had no choice but to give up.
Two hours later, it was almost noon. All the disciples were heading towards the Five Elements Pagoda one after another. Xiao Chen finally opened his eyes. He stood up and walked towards the Five Elements Pagoda. Right at this moment, a voice that was as soft as a nightingale suddenly sounded from behind him, “Uh … wait a moment.”
However, it was the girl in the pale red skirt that caught up. Xiao Chen stopped and tilted his head back slightly. “What’s the matter?”
The girl was surprised to see that he finally spoke. Although it was a little cold, it wasn’t as cold as before. She put her hands behind her back and leaned forward slightly, revealing a cute and obedient expression. She smiled and said, “My name is Ling Luan, what’s your name?”
At this moment, Xiao Chen suddenly remembered the appearance of the feather-clothed girl from more than ten years ago.
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“My name is Nichang.”
“Remember, it’s the Nichang of the Wind-blown Immortal Skirt Waving Lift, just like the Nichang Feather Dance …”
…
Suddenly, a trace of hostility flashed in Xiao Chen’s eyes. At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to have become much colder, and the atmosphere froze. Even the few people beside him inexplicably shivered. The girl was also stunned by his strange change.
A moment later, Xiao Chen did not say a word. He turned around and continued towards the Five Elements Pagoda.
Looking at his back slowly moving away, the girl finally regained her senses for a long time. She frowned and said, “He … Why is this happening? Did I … did I say something wrong?”
At this moment, the two youths walked over, seemingly intentionally approaching the girl. They smiled and said, “That person is very arrogant. Junior Sister Ling Luan, don’t be angry. We will go to the Five Elements Pagoda with you.”
“Humph!”
Ling Luan looked at Xiao Chen’s disappearing back in the distance and stomped her foot angrily. She ignored the two youths and unfolded her body towards the Five Elements Pagoda.
Outside the Five Elements Pagoda, an oppressive aura immediately pressed down on the crowd. Everyone felt a little depressed. After waiting for everyone to arrive, the two elders walked out from behind the pagoda with their hands behind their backs.
The red-clothed elder said, “The five elements are mutually exclusive. You can choose any tower you wish from the attributes you cultivate. There is only one chance. You must choose carefully.”
Upon hearing this, the disciples began to discuss in a low voice. Obviously, everyone had their own cultivation attribute. To enter the Five Elements Tower, as long as they chose the right attribute, they would get twice the result with half the effort. However, if they chose the wrong attribute, it would be even more dangerous.
For example, if one cultivated fire attributes, one could not choose to enter the Water Tower. If one cultivated metal attributes, one could not enter the Water Tower. This was because Golden Water would also increase the difficulty.
If one wanted to enter the Water Tower, one could either cultivate water attributes, or cultivate wood attributes, because water-born wood.
Half an incense stick later, the forty plus disciples had almost determined which tower they wanted to enter. At this moment, Elder Zi Yi took two more steps forward and said, “Since the second trial is more difficult, you can enter together in pairs. If you come out before dark, it will be considered a pass.”
When the disciples heard this, they looked at the five terrifying pagodas. The pagodas were filled with dangers, and they had to take care of each other. Naturally, it was better than rushing around alone. At this moment, all 44 people could be assembled.
Immediately, everyone began to form a temporary team. Although most of the people here did not know each other in the past and could not be said to be able to give their backs to each other without worry, they had to have at least the most basic trust.
Soon, more than forty people had already formed a team, but Xiao Chen stood alone from beginning to end, looking up at the five towers in the distance.
“Well … you can come with me. Our cultivation attributes seem to be related …”
A cowardly girl’s voice sounded from behind him. It was the girl named Ling Luan who wore a pale red skirt earlier.
Seeing that he didn’t say anything, the girl hurriedly shook her hand and said, “Don’t worry, I will definitely be able to protect myself. We … we can be friends.”
“Friend …”
Xiao Chen turned around and looked at the girl in front of him. It was as if past events from more than ten years ago had flashed through his heart.
“When Senior Brother comes to the Legendary Realm in the future, don’t forget me …”
“Qiushui is heartless, Qiushui is originally heartless …”
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“I have no friends.”
At this moment, a trace of hostility suddenly flashed in Xiao Chen’s eyes. As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve and went into the wooden tower alone. In an instant, he disappeared.
The girl stood there alone and watched him disappear into the wooden tower. She couldn’t help but frown and stomp her feet angrily, “I must come out before you this time!” After saying that, he went into the Water Tower alone.
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Two hours later, there was no one outside. Suddenly, a cyan figure flew out of the wooden tower and landed on the ground. That person was Xiao Chen.
During this hour, no one knew what he had experienced in the pagoda. He slowly walked to an open space in front of the pagoda and sat down cross-legged, slowly circulating his cultivation to recover his Yuan Qi.
On a tall building in the distance, two elders of the Trial Peak stood in front of Lan and stared at him for a long time. The red-clothed elder suddenly said, “Did you notice a strange aura just now? That young man …”
Elder Zi Yi nodded slightly. “This young man may be different from the others … Especially when his occasional glance is very similar to that of a person from many years ago.”
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Another two hours later, a light figure flew out from the Water Word Pagoda and landed on the ground. It was precisely that girl named Ling Luan from before.
Seeing that there was no one around, the corners of the girl’s lips curled up and she walked out proudly. However, when she saw the person sitting under the wooden tower, she stomped her foot heavily in anger.
“Why are you faster than me?”
The young girl frowned and placed her hands on her waist. She was about to walk over, but she suddenly stopped. No, when she came out, her grandfather told her not to be impetuous. Otherwise, she would not be able to perfectly fit with the Fallen Dust Glass Pearl. This person must have his ability, so he was able to surpass her every time.
Suddenly, her eyes rolled and she sneaked behind Xiao Chen with cat footsteps.
