The third challenge is to fight against oneself. This "self" is the inner demon that every cultivator has, which may have all sorts of thoughts and powers. Compared to the first two challenges, this one is undoubtedly the most difficult.
For many cultivators, the reason they fail is precisely because they cannot defeat themselves, which prevents them from making any progress in their cultivation.
As the cold, rule-based voice rang out, the black-clad Gu Yifeng rushed out the next moment, unleashing a palm strike that shattered ice. Caught off guard, he could only condense a layer of Xuanbing Armor to defend himself.
Gu Yifeng was sent flying in the blink of an eye, and the layer of Xuanbing armor on his body shattered instantly.
"Damn, now I know just how powerful this move is."
Gu Yifeng exhaled a breath of turbid air, gasped for breath, cursed angrily, and transformed his spiritual power into the Mountain and River Sword on his body, then began to fight against his inner demon.
He and the inner demon rose up simultaneously, followed by swirling sword light as the two Mountain and River Swords clashed repeatedly, producing a violent sound.
"Flowing Light Sword!"
With a low shout, Gu Yifeng made the first move, and the surrounding flow of air suddenly accelerated. It was a move inherited from the Sword Immortal Ruoxu. Unexpectedly, the inner demon did not panic at all.
Two identical figures unleashed the sword almost simultaneously, the sword light exploding and separating the two. They then rushed forward and engaged in close combat with their longswords.
"I can't break their move."
After another collision, Gu Yifeng stepped back, panting, and said with a furrowed brow, "I really can't think of a good way to deal with my inner demons."
"roar!"
With a roar, the inner demon took the initiative and launched an attack. A sword light burst forth, slowing the flow of the surroundings. It was the first move of the Time Sword Technique, Time Endures.
"If one can overcome the test of conscience with brute force, then there is a problem."
Upon seeing this, Gu Yifeng suddenly had a flash of inspiration, realizing the key to the Azure Dragon Island trial. He then let the sword light pierce through him, feeling as if his lifespan was being cut.
This was the effect of the power of time, but almost simultaneously, the aura of the inner demons also weakened.
The two are one!
In this stage, any damage inflicted on either the physical body or the inner demon will also affect the other party.
The inner demon also sensed this sudden change, immediately sheathed its sword, the sword light dissipated, and then it looked warily at the true form.
"Let's talk. Actually, I'm quite curious too. Logically speaking, I don't have any particular obsessions. You are my inner demon. What is it that makes me so persistent?"
Gu Yifeng sat down cross-legged and couldn't help but ask.
"Home."
Upon hearing the question from the main body, the inner demon hesitated for a moment, opened its mouth but could not utter a word for a long time. After a while, it finally managed to squeeze out a sound, which was quite stiff.
"Home... I see. Yes, that's why I haven't been dreaming for so long. I remember when I was in the lower realm, I would always dream about the days when I couldn't go back to Earth."
"If it weren't for the system, I would think that I was killed by the second brother and died a miserable death in the prison."
Gu Yifeng chuckled to himself, only then realizing his weakness. In the end, the Continent of Light was merely his predecessor's hometown, not his own. His true home was Blue Star, where his parents, relatives, and friends all resided.
"Perhaps it counts, but I've already figured it out. As long as I've tried my best, what does it matter whether I can go back or not? Besides, with the system around, I believe I'll get through this."
Gu Yifeng shook his head, then looked at his inner demon, unaware that a wisp of dark color was falling off behind him.
"And then there's the tribulation."
Faced with the burning gaze of the true self, the inner demon hesitated for a moment, then squeezed out a few words. These words made Gu Yifeng hesitate.
"I see. I never thought of that. Everyone is afraid of death. Tribulation, tribulation, how can one not die on the path of cultivation? Even the system may not be able to interfere with the heavenly tribulation."
"Death is inevitable for everyone. Some deaths are heavier than Mount Tai, while others are lighter than a feather. When that day comes, I will take those I cannot stand with me with me when I perish."
Gu Yifeng stood up upon hearing this. He was not a pessimistic person to begin with. After stretching, he spoke calmly. He had not realized it before, but today, when he asked about his inner demons, he discovered that he was not afraid of their appearance.
Even because of his inner demons, he suddenly realized that this is how a cultivator should be. If one cannot even resolve one's inner demons, how can one fight against the heavens?
With a clear mind, the inner demon Gu Yifeng completely shed its blackness and transformed into streams of pure white light that flowed into his body. He had thus passed the third test. These two points were the only problems he had encountered since he began cultivating.
Hesitation breeds inner demons.
After the three trials, Gu Yifeng's consciousness was teleported out again. When he opened his eyes, he had returned to his physical body. He got up and slowly stretched. The previous dragon captain had returned to his front.
"Congratulations, you are the only one in a long time to obtain the Dragon Spirit Certificate. This is a token of my Azure Dragon lineage. Please keep it safe. If you ever ask for anything in the future, we will surely respond."
The Dragonman Captain smiled and pointed to the white light emanating from Gu Yifeng's chest, then handed over a dragon tooth pendant.
Gu Yifeng took the pendant, somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected the three trials to be so simple. He put the pendant on his person and then began to examine his surroundings.
"Alright, young master, please proceed. There are no forbidden areas on this island, so you may practice freely. However, our clan elders rest deep within the island, so do not provoke them. If needed, you may send a member of your clan to accompany you. Our clan is located thirty miles to the east."
The Dragon Captain gave Gu Yifeng a brief introduction, and after receiving his response, he turned and left.
Without hesitation, he channeled his spiritual energy, stepped on the Dragon Spring Sword, and instantly disappeared from his spot. After gazing from a high vantage point for a moment, he found a cave and immediately entered it.
There were no foreign objects inside the cave. Gu Yifeng immediately set up an array and a restriction, and then began to activate the system.
"Ding! Congratulations on successfully checking in. The check-in location is: Azure Dragon Island. The reward is the Jia Yi Wood Dragon Ball."
"Jia Yi Wood Dragon Pearl: A treasure for those in the Concentration Realm. Those with dragon blood can awaken a wood spirit body through cultivation with this dragon pearl, which can accelerate the recovery from ordinary injuries. Refining it into the dantian gives a chance to obtain dragon blood. There is also a chance to cultivate a wood-type divine soul."
As the system voice sounded, the Eye of Concealment automatically activated, beginning the appraisal of the palm-sized jade bead in Gu Yifeng's arms, and a surge of information immediately flooded into his mind.
Upon seeing this information, Gu Yifeng was immediately overjoyed. He hadn't expected the reward to be so good. If he cultivated with the Spirit Pearl first, once he awakened the Dragon Clan bloodline, his strength could reach a higher level.
In addition, the awakening of the Wood Spirit Body and the Wood-type Divine Soul resulted in a series of enhancements.
Gu Yifeng was confident that after completing his cultivation, he could at least roam freely within the Concentration Realm, and might even be able to try cultivating the supernatural abilities of the Concentration Realm.
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