Qin Feng stepped into the gate of sword light.

His test appeared immediately, and it was exactly the same as Yin Tiantian's; a light screen appeared in front of him.

Qin Feng can pass the level as long as he breaks this light barrier.

To Qin Feng's dismay, the difficulty level of the light screen was not based on his late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, but rather on the difficulty level of an early-stage Golden Core cultivator.

Qin Feng casually unleashed a sword aura that shattered the light barrier, allowing him to pass the level smoothly.

His reward was a sword technique that even the Great Emperor had practiced and a fragrant spiritual fruit.

Upon seeing the generous reward, Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, flipped through the sword manual, and nodded secretly.

This sword technique is indeed excellent. The very first sentence hits the nail on the head: the sword is a weapon of killing, and no matter what you use it for, it cannot change the fact that it is a sharp weapon.

It also contains various insights and analyses on the way of the sword, making it a rare and authentic guide to the way of the sword.

Qin Feng put away the sword technique and then took the spiritual fruit.

He didn't recognize what kind of fruit it was, and after examining it closely, he couldn't find anything wrong with it.

However, the arrangements were very thoughtful, with detailed explanations.

This is a Heavenly Spirit Fruit, which can comprehensively improve a cultivator's physique, unlock their potential, and incidentally enhance their cultivation level. It is an extremely rare spiritual fruit.

It is specifically noted that this Heavenly Spirit Fruit is effective even for experts at the Emperor Realm.

Unlike the others who were overjoyed and couldn't wait to eat the good stuff, Qin Feng didn't react with the same elation.

Such a generous reward would only make him more wary of his existing doubts, while also making him very curious.

Qin Feng looked puzzled and muttered to himself:

"This is really strange. Such a big reward for such a small level. What will it be like later on?"

But this Palace of Bliss is the residence of the Great Emperor. What kind of trouble is the Gengjin Great Emperor up to?

Or am I overthinking it, and they're just kindly showing concern for a younger person?

Qin Feng put his things away and continued deeper into the area, still puzzled.

He passed more and more levels, the difficulty gradually increasing, but he received more and more good things, making him feel incredibly satisfied.

Even someone as composed as Qin Feng was attracted by the generous reward, let alone others.

However, what Qin Feng noticed was that each time he cleared a level, he would receive something edible, either a pill, a spirit fruit, or a spirit liquid.

Qin Feng carefully put all these items away, without consuming them immediately.

...

The hundred or so people who entered the Palace of Bliss were all immersed in the joy of completing the challenges and receiving rewards, and everyone reaped a great harvest.

They all marveled at the emperor's wealth and generosity.

Many people have seen their cultivation levels improve.

This palace is full of miraculous medicines, making it easy to improve one's cultivation level.

Everyone began to understand why the palace was called the Palace of Bliss.

Here, cultivators can experience the joy of improving their cultivation and access secret manuals that are unavailable outside.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a paradise for cultivators.

Xue Tong, the patriarch of the Huanhua Sect, was the first to enter. She passed another level and received a good reward.

But as she received more and more rewards, she became somewhat numb and began to feel dissatisfied.

She muttered to herself, "These things are good, but compared to the true Emperor's secret treasures and the Emperor's inheritance, they are not enough. I wonder how much longer it will take to pass."

Bai He and other King Realm experts were initially immersed in the joy of obtaining rewards, but gradually, like Xue Tong, they began to feel dissatisfied.

They came for the Emperor's secret treasures and legacy; these petty gains clearly wouldn't satisfy them.

The difficulty of Xue Tong's next level increased dramatically; the challenge of this level was to defeat his own image.

This image's abilities, cultivation level, and even techniques are exactly the same as Xue Tong's; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's another Xue Tong.

Xue Tong frowned as he looked at his opponent, who resembled him.

The Huanhua Sect unleashed its Falling Flower Slash, and the opponent countered with the same move.

The two are almost identical.

Xue Tong knew she was in trouble. What had happened before was just a minor skirmish, but this was a real test.

She then thought, "This trial is so special, could it be the final test? If I pass it, will I gain the Emperor's approval and be able to receive the inheritance?"

With this thought, Xue Tong became highly motivated and immediately drew his sword to attack the figure.

Ding ding dang dang.

Xue Tong unleashed a barrage of deadly moves, displaying the aura and skills of a King Realm expert.

However, her opponent was equally formidable, using the exact same moves and techniques, which gave Xue Tong a real headache.

...

As time went on, the more trials the trainees who entered the portal passed, the greater the difficulty became. Many people encountered difficulties like Xue Tong's, and many of them began to feel the pressure.

Most people get stuck at this stage.

Their opponent was their own illusory form, possessing the same cultivation methods as them, which gave them a great deal of trouble.

Qin Feng progressed through the levels very quickly, and soon he arrived at this level as well.

Looking at his other self, he clicked his tongue in amazement, "The Great Emperor's methods are truly remarkable. He must have constructed another version of himself through an array."

Without saying a word, Qin Feng charged towards his own men.

He tried several times, but the opponent's cultivation level and moves were exactly the same as his.

However, Qin Feng gradually understood the trick; the figure was imitating the movements and moves Qin Feng had used when he was clearing the levels.

He shook his head. "Even the most realistic imitation is never the real me."

Without further hesitation, Qin Feng unleashed a sword aura of ordinary sword energy towards the figure.

The figure also imitated Qin Feng's movements, pointing out a sword aura with one finger.

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