Ye Xiruo was both nervous and excited. Although she had simulated the refining of the Restoration Pill many times in her mind, she did not relax. Instead, she took out all the medicinal materials, adjusted her mindset, took out the Green Essence, and began refining. She only used a trace of Azure Lotus Heaven, which was wrapped in a kind of beast fire to hide the aura of the strange fire.
The first step of tempering went smoothly, and the second step of condensation also went well; the refining of the Restoration Pill was completed almost effortlessly. After casting the Pill Collection Incantation, Ye Xiruo quickly checked the pills in the furnace.
Three pills were produced in total, one high-grade and two mid-grade. Ye Xiruo was quite satisfied with this result, considering it was her first time refining pills, and achieving such a result was already very good.
Putting away the pills, Ye Xiruo pressed on while the iron was hot, continuing to refine the Restoration Pills. Her movements became more and more skilled, and her speed increased. In the end, only one pill was of medium grade, while the other two were of high grade.
Although her mental strength did not increase much, she became much more proficient in manipulating it. That night, Xi Ruo spent the whole night refining the Restoration Pill. When her true essence was exhausted, she sat down to meditate and cultivate, and then refined the pill again.
The next day, after breakfast, two disciples came to lead Ye Xiruo to Gravity Mountain.
"Junior Sister is already a Golden Core cultivator at such a young age, it's truly disheartening!"
Ye Xiruo smiled awkwardly: "I've had a lot of fortuitous encounters, so my cultivation progressed a little faster."
"A fortuitous encounter is also a form of strength, so junior sister shouldn't underestimate herself."
"What you say is true, senior sister."
"Saintess Peak has many sacred cultivation grounds. Gravity Mountain is one, as are the Heavenly Soul Array for tempering the soul, the Sword Tower for comprehending sword techniques, and the Holy Light Array for cultivating sacred arts, among others."
Ye Xiruo nodded. It seemed that the seemingly gentle and harmless girls of Saintess Peak were actually quite formidable in combat.
After walking for a while, Ye Xiruo could vaguely see Gravity Mountain. Gravity Mountain was entirely black, which was out of place with the surrounding snow-capped mountains, but it could attract people's attention in an instant.
Upon entering, they discovered that there was a strong protective barrier around Gravity Mountain, which isolated the oppressive feeling. Many disciples were already climbing the mountain.
A golden list is engraved on Gravity Mountain. The first person is a woman named Su Shaxuan, the second person is Xi Lianyan, and the third person is Shangguan Ling.
The two female disciples leading the way showed excitement upon seeing An Jin's gleaming list on Gravity Mountain. Senior Sister Su Sha had already reached the Nascent Soul stage and had even secured a half-month training slot in the Lotus Pond. Her strength would undoubtedly increase rapidly after she emerged from seclusion. She would then compete in the Heavenly Rankings and bring glory to the human race.
Before Ye Xiruo could even ask, the two excitedly began to introduce her: "Senior Sister Su Sha is the next Holy Maiden of Holy Maiden Peak. She's as beautiful as a celestial being, captivating all who behold her. Her medical skills and Holy Light Techniques are unparalleled."
"How does she compare to Yi Ruowu?" Isn't Yi Ruowu known as the most beautiful woman on the continent? The number one female prodigy? The one who can rival Senior Brother?
"Tch, that woman is all looks and no substance, not even worth a finger of Senior Sister Su Sha." The female disciple made no attempt to hide the disapproval in her eyes, which surprised Ye Xiruo.
"Have you seen Yi Ruowu?" As the Holy Maiden of the Illusionary Heaven Palace, it's not easy for ordinary people to meet her.
"I saw her when I went down the mountain for training, she was just like that." The female disciple almost let out a "heh" through her nose.
Ye Xiruo touched his nose, wondering if Yi Ruowu had offended this little girl.
"Alright, this is Gravity Mountain. Look at them and you'll know how to cultivate."
"Thank you, senior sisters."
The moment Ye Xiruo passed through the barrier, she felt as if her soul was being suppressed. The Gravity Mountain was like an enormous hand, pressing down on her, trying to make her bend and submit.
Ye Xiruo circulated all her true energy, gritting her teeth and persevering. "It's just a mountain, isn't it? They think they can conquer me? They're dreaming!" Ye Xiruo straightened her back, silently resisting the oppressive force of the gravity mountain, her expression unchanged.
Ye Xiruo realized that she seemed to have been tricked by the two junior disciples earlier. They said they had other things to do and that she should observe others to learn how to cultivate.
She observed that everyone on Gravity Mountain was cultivating normally, except for herself. Was this a test or a warning? Ye Xiruo had no clue.
The immense pressure relentlessly crushed her body, her bones and blood, her soul; blood even began to slowly seep from her entire body, and the pressure grew stronger with each passing moment.
Ye Xiruo gave a bitter smile; she was now in a predicament.
Little did she know that her disciples, who were watching her closely, were speechless with shock. Upon arriving at Gravity Mountain for the first time, one would be tested by it; the longer one could endure, the greater their potential and future achievements.
This newcomer has lasted for a minute already! What does a minute even mean? And she looks so small, yet she's been able to last so long.
Ye Xiruo was pinned to the spot, unable to move an inch. Her soul felt as if it were being constantly struck by a heavy hammer, causing her indescribable discomfort. The pungent smell of blood emanated from her body. Now that she was seriously injured, how could she cultivate? Ye Xiruo was speechless.
"If you just take one step back, this oppressive force will disappear." Someone spoke in her ear.
Maybe she will eventually give up, but not now. Although she looks disheveled now, she is far from reaching her limit. She can still hold on to her little love.
Moreover, she discovered that this gravity mountain had the effect of solidifying souls, which made her even more determined not to give up.
"My God! Where did this monster come from? It's been holding on for so long."
"Idiot, didn't you see she was covered in blood?"
"I saw it! That's why I admire it so much. At such a young age, to have such a mindset, one's future achievements are limitless."
"Nonsense, do you need to tell me?"
"Someone should remind the new junior sister to be careful not to overexert herself, lest she cause irreparable damage."
"I just reminded you, and you saw it too."
"Maybe they didn't hear you, go and remind them again."
"Why is it me again?!"
A voice echoed from Ye Xiruo's sea of consciousness: "Give up! This is merely a test."
It must have been a disciple from Gravity Mountain, kindly reminding her that the voice was exactly the same as before. It seems there are always kind-hearted people out there.
Although Ye Xiruo's injuries appeared severe, they were actually not broken. A single Rejuvenation Pill would ensure she was lively and energetic again. Her soul was severely suppressed, but there were no signs of it collapsing; it was simply compressing and fiercely resisting the pressure.
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