Rumble

Two hours after the battles in the arena were over, the ground began to shake as cracks appeared all around.

The ten survivors, including Meng Lin were woken from their meditation as the arena became brightened by an assortment of colors.

The ten lights suspended in the sky began to decend, each one landing in front of one of the survivors.

Meng Lin's mind became focused as she watched the light in front of her, suddenly she felt the light cover her and submerge her in a large pool of energy.

Thump!

As the light enveloped Meng Lin, she felt a tingling sensation coursing through her body. It was as if a current of pure energy was pulsating within her, awakening every fiber of her being. She closed her eyes, surrendering herself to the radiant glow that surrounded her.

Once the light calmed around her, Meng Lin blinked her eyes open and found herself in a completely different place. Gone was the arena with its towering walls and blood-stained sand. Instead, she stood in the midst of a lush forest, bathed in the soft hues of twilight. The air was thick with the scent of moss, pine, and wildflowers, infusing her senses with a serene tranquility.

The ground beneath her feet felt alive, a living entity that responded to her every step. Vibrant emerald grass tickled her ankles, and as she walked, tiny petals danced in the gentle breeze, swirling around her like ethereal snowflakes.

Meng Lin's gaze shifted upwards, drawn to the sky above. It was a breathtaking sight that made her remember. Stars twinkled like diamonds, illuminating the night with a celestial brilliance.

The moon was full and radiant, casting a mystical glow and a long shadow upon the forest floor, it felt completely real.

She suddenly had a feeling, like she had been in an environment like this before, It felt as if she had stepped into a realm where dreams and reality intermingled, where the boundaries of the ordinary were shattered.

As she took in her surroundings, Meng Lin noticed the other survivors standing beside their own lights, each immersed in their own thoughts. Their faces were a mixture of awe and wonder, mirroring her own emotions.

Just as Meng Lin began to relax into this newfound haven, the ground trembled once more, this time more violently than before. The forest quivered, as if awakening from a deep slumber. A distant rumble grew louder, echoing through the trees, stirring a sense of urgency within her.

As she turned her attention back to her light, she noticed it pulsating with an intense energy. It flickered and danced, as if eager to reveal its purpose. Without hesitation, Meng Lin reached out, her eyes gleaming with excitement. The moment her fingertips made contact with the light, a surge of power surged through her veins.

Her body filled with an electrifying energy, her senses sharpening to a heightened state. She could feel pure energy coursing through her, like a river unleashed, ready to be molded into something.

Meng Lin didn’t waste time and began to sit cross legged while circulating her cultivation realm, she had to absorb all the qi held within this light, drawing it into her body and merging it with her own essence. She closed her eyes, focusing on the flow of energy and allowing it to guide her movements.

As she delved deeper into her cultivation, Meng Lin could feel her stomach strengthened and her innards compact, her power was expanding and growing stronger with each breath, and the energy wasn’t even diminished by half.

Moreover, It seemed to merge seamlessly with her own, making it tremendously easy to manage it, like it was her own.

Time seemed to lose its meaning as Meng Lin immersed herself in this process. Minutes passed, maybe even hours, but she remained undeterred, determined to fully absorb the energy from the light upon her.

With each moment that passed, Meng Lin could feel herself surpassing her previous limitations. Her body felt lighter, as if she could move with the grace of a dancer. Her spiritual consciousness became sharper, effortlessly connecting with the world around her.

Her fingers became pale with an intense aura and her nails grew to the point of reaching a fingers length, their glossed surface reflecting the moonlight above. With every surge of power, her nails grew stronger, sharper, and more resilient. It was as if they were imbued with the very essence of the light she had absorbed.

As Meng Lin felt the changes in her body a small smile crept onto her face. She didn’t think that she would make this much progress but she liked it.

She continued to absorb the energy of the light, taking in the last bit of it left, and as she does that Meng Lin's senses heightened even further.

She could hear the faint rustle of leaves, the distant chirping of birds, and the soft whispers of the wind. She could feel the pulse of life within the forest, the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Her body glowed with a radiant aura, illuminating the surrounding area with a gentle light. The forest seemed to respond to her presence, as if acknowledging the energy coursing through her.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Meng Lin opened her eyes. She stood up, feeling a surge of confidence and determination coursing through her veins.

She knew what she had to do, she knew the purpose of this trial now, and she was sure that the others were the same.

‘System’

[Meng Lin]

[special physique: Brute Qi physique]

[Foundation Establishment Stage(peak)]

[Experience points: 59%]

System coin: 570

Taoist Gacha wheel: unavailable

Spiritual Roots: [Water>Fire>Gold>Wood>Earth]

Variant Elemental Qi : [Mud] [ Erosion]

Main Cultivation Method: [Black Tortoise Essence Art, 4th Layer]

Side Cultivation Methods: : [Basic Qi Gathering] [Formless Cultivation method]

Techniques: [Celestial Moonlit Sword Art] [Focused Qi control] [Waterfall slash] [Refine Yin Qi] [Surge] [Thunderbolt Flash]

Ancient Spirit Seals: Black Tortoises, Gong Fu - Golden Lizard.

[Market] [Blacksmith] [Alchemy]

Meng Lin took a moment to absorb the changes in her cultivation level, what she absorbed was pure energy so she wasn’t surprised at the jump in her cultivation realm.

Her experience points had increased to 59%, showing that it was a very great opportunity.

However the main reason her cultivation jumped so much has to do with her main cultivation method, the Black Tortoise Essence Art, it has leapt past the 2nd and 3rd Layer, reaching the 4th Layer in one go.

As Meng Lin continued to marvel at her sudden increase in strength she felt a heavenly presence descend upon the whole area and her eyes widened at the sight of clouds forming next to the gleaming Moon.

She looked further away from her, at the other 9 individuals and instantly knew of the reason behind the presence.

Rumble!!!!

A cultivator was going through their Gold Core Tribulation, not just that. Multiple cultivators were going through it.