Chapter 54 The Red Lake Final
Today was the final day of the Fire Seed Trial, and the Temple had opened access to spectating at the Red Lake.

Countless extraordinary individuals had gathered on the shores of the Red Lake.

The Temple had reserved the best spots for the major delegations, while ordinary cultivators without background or power considered themselves fortunate to even enter the Temple and observe from afar.

The Deepwater Zone had also opened corresponding spiritual access.

The Sky Eye constantly captured the scenes of the Red Lake shores, uploading them to the spiritual network for every extraordinary individual who wished to witness this sacred ceremony.

Of course.

Because of the power of the Fire Seed enveloping the depths of the Red Lake, the lake center was shrouded in thick fog, and the Sky Eye had no way to capture the scenes within... The so-called open access was just to let everyone watch the excitement.

Luo Yu led the Gu family delegation to their seats.

He narrowed his eyes and glanced back not far away.

Today's sacred ceremony attracted countless attention, and he dispatched the Gu family's Night Watchers scattered in various places. According to the young master, these Night Watchers all came to the Red Lake, heading to the gathering places of the scattered cultivators in all directions. Su Ye's Holy Adjudicators also dispersed, and this Temple Saint Son was determined to keep a close eye on the Gu family.

"Young Master, I thought you would make a move today..."

Luo Yu turned back and lowered his voice.

He looked at Gu Nanfeng sitting beside him, unsure whether he felt relieved or disappointed.

Logically speaking, today might be the best opportunity to strike, or even the last.

"If I didn't come, would Su Ye come? Would these Holy Adjudicators come?"

Gu Nanfeng didn't even turn his head. He knew the situation at the Red Lake and simply gazed at the lake center, saying leisurely, "Although the people of the Temple are stubborn and inflexible, they are not stupid. They are not fools."

"Indeed."

Luo Yu followed the young master's gaze and sighed softly, "There are actually seven people who successfully comprehended the 'Fire Seed Dream'."

Countless extraordinary individuals had come here, drawn by reputation. After these three trials – the preliminary selection, the Cleansing Heart Pond, and the Fire Seed Dream –

Only seven people remained, able to reach this final selection.

"Seven people is actually a lot."

Gu Nanfeng said with emotion, "Do you remember? In the Changye Newcomer Tournament, there were several years in a row where not a single genius could comprehend the 'Fire Seed Dream'."

Those who could win the Changye Newcomer Tournament were geniuses among geniuses.

"The Changye Newcomer Tournament has age restrictions," Luo Yu said. "How old are these people? The youngest is still Song Ci... There are even those in their forties and fifties participating in the Guang Ming Bi Lei Trial."

His expression was somewhat complicated.

The extraordinary individuals who could participate in the Red Lake final selection were generally over twenty-five years old, the prime of their lives. Among them was an "old guy" from a Zhongzhou upper city who was already in his forties and had actually successfully fused with the Fire Seed Dream. His strength was also very strong, currently showing the level of the tenth layer of the Deep Sea.

"We are here to watch the excitement, they are here to join in the fun."

Gu Nanfeng's expression was indifferent. "Apart from Song Ci, it would already be a victory for the others to reach the center of the Red Lake."

"Oh?"

Luo Yu's eyes showed some surprise.

The Temple had prepared a very spacious venue for the Gu family delegation, which could be considered the best viewing spot for this trial.

They were still some distance from the Red Lake.

However, this distance was enough for Luo Yu's spiritual perception... He felt extremely vast source energy rising, lingering, and spreading on the surface of the Red Lake.

Although the amount of extraordinary source energy in the Red Lake could not compare with Qingqiu Cemetery,

It contained a power that Luo Yu couldn't explain, as if it could directly strike the soul.

He had a feeling.

If he didn't rely on a vehicle and directly stepped on the water surface... he might sink.

"The lake water in the Red Lake contains the 'Power of Faith'."

Gu Nanfeng said, "If you have not received the baptism of the Guang Ming Bi Lei faith, it is difficult to stand on it... Even if your mental power is very strong, the further you go, the easier it is to sink. At the center of the lake, in the second half of the Red Lake, there will be a thick fog. The clearer the mind, the less fog you see. It is said that only a 'child' with pure thoughts can reach the other side of the Red Lake."

"Clear mind, what does that mean?"

Luo Yu was puzzled.

"Maybe it means, without distractions?" Gu Nanfeng shook his head and laughed, "Or perhaps... the lake stepper holds pure faith in the Guang Ming Bi Lei Throne in their heart. No one knows the answer. After all, the Holy Adjudicator, who sits in the Red Lake all year round, only sits in the center of the lake."

Luo Yu looked towards the end of the Red Lake.

He did see a blurry mist in the deepest part.

However, in the mist, there was a very striking figure. That person was wearing a shining armor emitting light, shimmering under the shroud of mist.

Jia Wei.

Jia Wei, who had been invincible at the fourth level many years ago.

"The Red Lake Trial is about to begin, what is this guy doing sitting in the center of the lake? "

Luo Yu frowned and muttered, "Does he want to stop those extraordinary individuals from reaching the other shore?"

"Guang Ming Bi Lei City would not do such a thing, at least not openly."

Gu Nanfeng smiled slightly. "Jia Wei is the only 'face' that Western Continent has been able to produce in recent years. He has received countless edicts and has already stood at the pinnacle that the world can look up to. If he wants to become the inheritor of the Guang Ming Bi Lei Fire Seed, he only needs to announce his participation in this trial. There is no need to stand in the center of the Red Lake to prove his strength."

Speaking of which.

He then turned his head and swept his gaze around seemingly casually.

The lakeside was crowded with people, with countless faces.

Gu Nanfeng did not see the face he wanted to see, but he knew that person must have come.

At this moment, the crowd suddenly became noisy, and there were exclamations.

"The Holy Adjudicator is here!"

"It's starting, it's starting! Guardian of the Guang Ming Bi Lei is here to preside over the trial!"

The figure in the mist finally stood up.

At the place where countless eyes converged, that person stepped on the Red Lake and moved forward slowly. The glory from all directions seemed to be attracted by the Ming Guang Kai (Bright Light Armor). Clearly, the seven final candidates who stood out today were the protagonists of the trial, but the moment Jia Wei walked out of the mist, he seemed to have stolen all the colors of the world.

The aura of the Red Lake was stirred by Jia Wei.

He walked from the center of the lake to the shore, arriving in front of the seven final candidates.

"Everyone, congratulations on being qualified to participate in today's 'Red Lake Final Selection'."

Jia Wei, wearing the Ming Guang Kai, was like a refined steel giant.

He stood on the Red Lake, the red waves swaying, while he stood still. Water patterns spread from the soles of his feet and diffused.

These seven final trial participants came from all over the five continents, and they looked at each other.

The faces and expressions of these final candidates were very similar, both nervous and excited.

Traveling across the sea to Guang Ming Bi Lei City, passing through obstacles all the way, obtaining the Fire Seed Dream, and now having the opportunity to face the Guang Ming Bi Lei Throne...

This was simply like a dream, unreal.

Although they also knew that they probably wouldn't have the chance to go far.

But at least they could participate in the final selection, and even if they went back, they would be treated differently. Several of them even had the idea of "staying in Guang Ming Bi Lei City."

Because the Holy Adjudicators had already approached them.

If they were willing to stay in Guang Ming Bi Lei City, the Temple would solve all their worries. With the compatibility of fusing with the Fire Seed Dream, staying in Western Continent would make them honored guests of the Temple, enjoying higher and better treatment than before.

But there was one exception.

Song Ci stared at Jia Wei expressionlessly, his eyes locked on Jia Wei's eyes. For some reason... the moment he saw Jia Wei, his hands were itchy and he wanted to fight.

This provocative gaze naturally did not escape Jia Wei's perception.

But he just glanced at Song Ci and skipped him.

Although he was stationed at the Red Lake and never went out, Jia Wei knew everything that happened in the outside world like the back of his hand.

He knew that Song Ci and Gu Nanfeng were close friends, so he was too lazy to deal with this person and wouldn't say a single word more... He didn't leave any evidence of the Sang Continent cave incident, and Dongzhou wouldn't be able to find him no matter how hard they searched.

If you don't say anything, you won't be wrong.

"Today, I will preside over this Red Lake Trial. From this moment on, you can step on the lake on your own... But please remember, you only have one chance. Once you fall into the water and sink into the lake, it means 'failure of the trial'."

The Red Lake was the carrier of the Guang Ming Bi Lei Throne's will.

If you fall into the lake,

In a sense, it means that the Throne refuses to meet you.

"Where is the Great Elder?"

Song Ci suddenly said, "If I remember correctly, he should be in charge of the Temple trial."

"Great Elder... If you can reach the second half of the lake, you will naturally be able to see him." Jia Wei said indifferently, "The Red Lake Trial is not simple. This place contains a large amount of source energy. Once you fall into the lake, without the protection of Guang Ming Bi Lei faith... you may suffer 'spiritual damage'. I will be responsible for protecting your safety. If anyone falls into the lake during this first half of the trial, I will be responsible for rescuing them."

The Great Elder was responsible for the second half.

However... among these people, probably only one could reach the second half.

"Hehe."

Song Ci smiled sarcastically. So the Great Elder was waiting for him in the second half of the Red Lake?

"If you want to withdraw, you can give up at any time."

Jia Wei said the last sentence, "I wish you all a smooth trial."

After saying that, he stepped aside and sat alone on the shore, with his back to the thousands of onlookers.

The glow emitted by the Ming Guang Kai reflected with the Red Lake.

This strongest defensive sealed object personally bestowed by the Guang Ming Bi Lei Throne had been raised to the extreme after Jia Wei advanced to the title.

The source energy of the Red Lake merged with the Ming Guang Kai, becoming one.

Song Ci stared at Jia Wei for a long time, and he had to admit that if he really had to fight, he might not win.

The energy contained in that armor was too vast.

It was difficult for him to smash it with his bare hands.

"..."

Jia Wei sat cross-legged, the waves of the lake washing over his armor. He looked at his nose with his eyes, and his nose with his heart. He seemed relaxed, but in fact, he was extremely vigilant.

He could sense the gaze cast by Song Ci, and he was also ready to draw his gun at any time.

If this reckless man dared to attack him, then he would not hesitate to draw out the "Guang Po Zhi Qiang (Light Breaking Spear)" and give this apostle of Guang Ming Bi Lei a hard blow.

There was no other reason.

Although Jia Wei was very confident in his strength now... he did not dare to underestimate Song Ci.

This was definitely a highly dangerous person.

He felt the aura of the Dou Zhan Huo Zhong (Battle Seed) from this guy. It was said that this person had studied in the domain of the Dou Zhan Throne for six years. If they really fought, it would definitely be a fierce battle.

But... the fighting spirit between the two did not spread to the point of stalemate.

Song Ci just stared at Jia Wei for a moment before stepping onto the Red Lake.

The seven final candidates all began the trial.

They walked towards the mist of the Red Lake.