Chapter 45: Sound and Color of Dogs and Horses

  Fang Yiru couldn't help but exclaim: "Intermediate difficulty? How could a newly admitted entry-level disciple adopt such a difficult test?"

  Nan Ruo did not remain silent, but instead locked the Void Sky Mirror onto other disciples, carefully observing them.

  Then she said abruptly: "The other disciples are all at the primary level, only Zhang Shan has experienced the intermediate level. Hmph, this must be someone's doing."

  Fang Yiru thought for a moment and suddenly said, "This time the chief examiner of the entrance examination for new disciples is Ma Chengxing, who comes from Chiyang Peak and is also the uncle of Ma Qingyi..."

  "That's right, the style of Chi Yang Peak has always been to retaliate against grievances. As soon as Zhang Shan entered, they couldn't wait to make a move." Nan Ruo Li said lightly.

  Fang Yiru indignantly said: "This is a blatant personal vendetta, I will immediately report this to the law enforcement hall and let Ma Chengxing see."

  Nan Ruo held her back: "Don't rush to inform the Enforcement Hall for now, let's take a look at Zhang Shan's situation first. Even if he fails the assessment, he won't die. This matter can be discussed after the assessment is over."

  Then she thoughtfully smiled and said: "Besides, I also want to see how far the person you're infatuated with can go."

  "So, Master Shifu, you're interested in him?"

  "Hmm, intermediate difficulty, ordinary newcomers can't even pass the first level, this person has already reached the last three levels of the second level, it's quite impressive. If he passes, I'll try to persuade Master to accept him into our peak." Nan Ruo Li said with a faint smile.

  Fang Yiru happily said: "I knew Master Shu was the best, he must have passed the second test, I just don't know how he will perform in the next three tests."

  The road to heaven has five checkpoints, with each hundred steps forming a checkpoint.

  The first pass is the Gravity Pass, which tests physical strength. The second pass is the Sword Energy Pass, which tests martial arts skills. The third pass is the Sound and Color Pass, which tests desires and aspirations. The fourth pass is the Bondage Pass, which tests wisdom. The fifth pass is the Soul Burning Pass, which tests spiritual willpower.

  The first two passes test the foundation of a warrior's cultivation, while the last three passes question one's heart and nature are the most important.

  "If he can clear five stages in a row at intermediate difficulty, I, Qingmu Feng, will take him as my disciple no matter what, and even giving him the title of True Disciple wouldn't be excessive." Nan Ruoli's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

  On the way to heaven.

  Zhang Shan gazed at the 200th step in front of him, panting slightly, and walked to this point, he was almost at the end of his strength.

  "Can't wait too long, must make a concerted effort to get through."

  Zhang Shan gritted his teeth, summoned up his remaining courage and stepped firmly onto the stairs in front of him.

  One thousand and twenty-four sword auras suddenly appeared before his eyes, the sky and earth were filled with white sword auras, and in his ears he only heard the whistling sound of the sword auras breaking through the air.

  Zhang Shan looked up at the sky and let out a furious roar, his two fists transforming into countless fist shadows that shot towards the sword energy.

  The intensity of the sword energy had reached an astonishing level, and Zhang Shan often needed to count his punches before he could shatter a single sword energy, while some of the sword energies that stabbed at him were either knocked flying or dodged by him in a flash.

  As for those sword auras that didn't aim at his vitals, Zhang Shan could only rely on his physical toughness to withstand them.

  Thanks to his cultivation of the Indestructible Body of the Five Elements, his physical strength surpassed that of martial artists of the same level, and his recovery ability was also extremely strong; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to hold on until now.

  The air was filled with the sound of clashing, blood and flesh flying everywhere. Zhang Shan's skin was already covered in shocking sword scars, some of which had torn open to reveal the white bones beneath.

  And on his fists, the surface skin had been shaved off by the sword energy, leaving only two white bony fist frames that were crazily punching out, retracting, and then punching out again.

  Jiānmiè zhǎn was useless in this situation, so he never drew his sword and instead relied solely on his fists to fight hard.

  "Boom..."

  The last sword energy exploded in mid-air, and the surroundings returned to calmness.

  Zhang Shan's body swayed unsteadily, but his hoarse voice burst into a manic laugh: "You bunch of trash, did you see that? I've made it through another level!"

  Just like before, a thick heavenly energy once again seeped out from the stone steps and formed an energy shield beside him.

  Zhang Shan sat down on the ground with difficulty, crossed his legs again and started to cultivate his inner energy to recover.

  "He has perfectly grasped the essence of boxing, and his physical body has also practiced a powerful martial art. No wonder he was able to pass the intermediate level with ease. Not bad at all. Now let's see how his mental state is." Nan Ru thought to herself, lost in thought.

  Zhang Shan slowly let out a breath, stood up, and his body had already recovered to its original state. Moreover, the thirteenth spiritual aperture was faintly throbbing, which was a sign that he could open up new spiritual apertures and advance to the fourth level of the Spiritual Martial Realm.

  He couldn't help but excitedly clenched his fist: "Let's continue below, what's the third level?"

  Two feet stepped onto the 200th level platform.

  Suddenly, everything changed before his eyes, and a golden light flashed. Zhang Shan felt himself standing in a magnificent golden palace. He was standing on a red carpet that stretched forward to a large gate inside.

  And on both sides of the carpet were blocks of gold bricks stacked into a golden wall, which was piled all the way to the roof.

  "What is this place? Who am I? What's with these gold bricks?"

  Zhang Shan looked around blankly, for a moment unable to recall who he was or how he had ended up there.

  "These golden bricks are worth billions and can buy anything in the world. Just say you want it, and it's all yours. If it's not what you want, then move on to the next great hall."

  A voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

  Zhang Shan calmed down and an idea emerged in his mind. He was looking for something very important, and if he took these gold bricks, he would never be able to find that thing.

  He walked forward along the carpet without hesitation, entering the next grand hall, where countless jewels were piled up, dazzling and shining with brilliant light.

  "This isn't what I wanted either..." Zhang Shan muttered to himself, and walked towards the next door.

  He walked through countless grand halls, with all sorts of rare treasures, divine weapons and precious medicine appearing before his eyes. Yet Zhang Shan always felt vaguely that they were not what he was looking for.

  When he stepped into the grand hall again, the sound of silk and bamboo echoed in his ears. In this grand hall, there were dozens of slender and beautiful young women dancing gracefully.

  As the dance went on, those women began to undress while dancing, and before long, dozens of beautiful bodies appeared in front of him.

  Then all the girls giggled and crowded around him.

  Zhang Shan began to feel dizzy and bewildered, feeling the slender hands of those women embracing his body, their soft mouths blowing gentle breaths, their supple bodies lightly rubbing against him.

  He was momentarily stunned and his body couldn't help but surge with blood, he almost lost control of himself.

  Qingmu Fengshang, Fang Yiru looked at the beautiful scene in the peeping mirror and turned her head away with a red face: "Li Shibo, let's not show this kind of picture anymore..."

  Nan Ruo suddenly burst out laughing: "I say, Xiao Ru, your mental cultivation is still not up to par."

  But although she said so, she still stretched out her hand and changed the scene, retreating from Zhangshan's illusion and reappearing with Zhangshan standing on the Road to Heaven.

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