CHAPTER 403: CHAPTER 320: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HERITAGE! (PLEASE SUBSCRIBE)_2

The stele stood about 20 meters tall, inscribed with some unknown tadpole-like script, shrouded in gray mist, giving it an ancient appearance.

"This is the Inheritance Land of the Emperor of Dead Bones. By touching the stele with your hand, you can receive information related to the trial and decide whether to initiate it," said Anchuan Meiji.

"Qing Yan, demonstrate for everyone," the Clan Leader of the Ghost Tomb Family said solemnly.

"Alright!" Ghost Tomb Qing Yan nodded and walked to the stele with his Spiritual Beast, the Hundred Ghost Lamp, both touching the massive gray stele.

Soon, Chen Mo saw a layer of gray light rising from Ghost Tomb Qing Yan and the Hundred Ghost Lamp.

When the light faded, a glowing skull symbol appeared on the back of Ghost Tomb Qing Yan’s hand, and a similar pattern appeared on the Hundred Ghost Lamp.

"The first trial is a talent test!" Ghost Tomb Qing Yan announced.

The next moment, the surface of the stele revealed countless flickering green lights, like fireflies, surrounding Ghost Tomb Qing Yan and the Hundred Ghost Lamp.

These green lights, as if they were illusions, passed through their bodies.

Immediately, azure tadpole-like undead characters appeared on the stele.

The miraculous part was that although no one had learned this undead script before, they understood its meaning at a glance.

"Trialist 01"

"Age: 19"

"Spirit Master Level: Level 3"

"Talent Evaluation: Pass"

"Spiritual Beast Level: Extraordinary Ninth Rank"

"Talent Evaluation: Pass"

Seeing that both his and the Hundred Ghost Lamp’s talent evaluations were merely passes, Ghost Tomb Qing Yan’s expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

After all, in the grading from "Excellent, Good, Average, Pass, Fail," this was the second lowest, barely passing.

Then he thought to himself:

"This is the trial of the Emperor of Dead Bones after all, so it’s normal for the requirements for the inheritors to be high. Luckily, I still passed."

He knew that his talent was considered quite good across Blue Star.

Being 19 years old, about to enter the advanced level of Spirit Master, he was already among the top-tier individuals.

Perhaps the standard for a genius Spirit Master in the era of the Emperor of Dead Bones was even higher.

After passing the talent test, Ghost Tomb Qing Yan quickly received the content for the second trial.

Then his expression fell again.

Ghost Tomb Qing Yan did not hide it and told everyone:

"The name of the second trial is the Courage Trial, requiring one to cross the Lake of the Undead using their own strength within one day after the trial begins!"

"After the trial begins, a Spirit Master’s Spiritual Space will be temporarily sealed, and Spiritual Beasts other than undead, death, and ghost types cannot be summoned!"

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions became somewhat grim.

The content of this second trial was too outrageous!

The Lake of the Undead, which is near the entrance to the Ruins Space, is a lake.

The waters of this Lake of the Undead seem to contain some kind of powerful rule, able to turn the living directly into the dead, and the dead would disappear altogether.

It is extremely dangerous for both ordinary living creatures and undead life forms!

Crossing it is no easy feat!

"The trial only mentions using one’s own strength, but doesn’t say you can’t use equipment. Perhaps you could try wearing waterproof suits?" Bai Chuan suggested.

"Maybe it could work, but developing such special suits takes time, which we don’t have," the Ghost Tomb Clan Leader suddenly felt a bit regretful for sending Ghost Tomb Qing Yan first. He originally wanted to seize the opportunity; if they passed the trial outright, the Spirit Masters from Dongxia would be in trouble.

Instead, it turned out to be a "pathfinder."

Seeing this, the Spirit Masters from the Dongxia delegation preparing to participate decided to observe for a while instead of rushing into the trial.

After all, there’s only one chance.

"Senior Bai, I would like to give it a try," Chen Mo suddenly spoke up.

"Are you confident?"

Bai Hao looked at Chen Mo, knowing his exceptional qualities.

This kid is definitely the most likely among this group of Spirit Masters to conquer the inheritance of the Emperor of Dead Bones!

"I am."

"Then give it a try!"

"Youyou, let’s go!"

"Hiss!"

Chen Mo and the Corpse Silver Horse approached the stele, touching it simultaneously.

The cold touch of the gray stele spread through, and at the moment of contact, it suddenly displayed undead characters glowing with blue light.

Just like before, although unfamiliar with this script, Chen Mo understood its meaning.

The words mainly conveyed information about the Emperor of Dead Bones’ inheritance trial.

Not much different from what Lady Mei Ji mentioned.

As long as one passes the three trials set by the Emperor of Dead Bones, they can receive the emperor’s inheritance!

At this moment, a majestic voice resounded in Chen Mo’s mind—

Current trial slots remaining (9/10)

Do you wish to start the trial?

Possibly to maintain the long-term operation of the inheritance, there is a limit to the number of Spirit Masters that can participate in the trial each year.

"Yes!"

Chen Mo confirmed with his mind.

Soon, he felt a strange energy enveloping him and the Corpse Silver Horse.

Like Ghost Tomb Qing Yan, a white skull symbol appeared on his arm.

This was the trial mark, disappearing once the trial failed or was voluntarily ended.

Simultaneously, the stele emitted green lights, similar to fireflies, surrounding both him and the horse.

The first talent trial had begun!

Chen Mo felt a bit nervous, knowing his current strength was achieved through opened pathways.

Uncertain of what criteria were used for judging talent.

Swiftly, scores for Chen Mo appeared on the stele.

"Trialist 02"

"Age: 19"

"Spirit Master Level: Level 5"

"Talent Evaluation: Excellent"

"Spiritual Beast Level: Commander Ninth Rank"

"Talent Evaluation: Excellent"

"Ah?"

Seeing the age displayed on the stele, not only Spirit Masters from Neon Country were stunned, but many from the Dongxia delegation were also surprised.

They always assumed Chen Mo only appeared young, but didn’t expect he truly was young!!

Nineteen years old, the same age as Ghost Tomb Qing Yan!

Already a Quasi-Master Level Spirit Master, with his Spiritual Beast’s combat power matching top-tier masters, even more extraordinary than Chen Meng once was!

Comparatively, Ghost Tomb Qing Yan’s talent seemed quite average...

For such a gifted Spirit Master, a crowned rank was simply inevitable!

Why does Dongxia always have such an endless stream of talent!?

Ghost Tomb Qing Yan looked at the dual-excellent evaluations, and for the first time began to doubt his own talent.

Soon, the content for the second trial appeared in Chen Mo’s mind, also the Courage Trial like Ghost Tomb Qing Yan’s.

To cross the Lake of the Undead by oneself!

Meanwhile, a glowing skull on his arm began a 24-hour countdown.

"Woo~"

"Wee!"

"Squeak!!!"

...

At that moment, Xiao Jiu and other beasts in the Spiritual Space sensed something amiss; they seemed unable to leave the Spiritual Space!

"Jiu Bao, can you hear me?"

"Woo~" (I can!)

After the trial began, Chen Mo could sense the presence of his Spiritual Beasts and communicate with them, but cannot summon them.

"Youyou, let’s resolve this quickly!"

He already had a rough idea on how to cross the Lake of the Undead.

That was—to go straight forward!

First, he possessed the "Undead Knight" entry, allowing him to transform into an undead. As long as he used "Undead Knight" when close to becoming an undead, he could actively transform into one.

Then revert, with a high probability of changing back.

In addition, he had the "Last Drop of Blood" entry, which preserved a sliver of life force when taking lethal damage, making him immune to damage for the next 10 minutes.

Equivalent to a temporary invincibility buff.

Moreover, Chen Mo speculated that since the trial existed, it was surely meant to be completed.

The trial’s name was "Courage Trial," meant to test the trialist’s courage and determination.

Did one dare to cross the Lake of the Undead!?

Soon, everyone returned to the realm of the Lake of the Undead.

"Wait, let me read your fortune first!"

Seeing Chen Mo about to enter the water, Chen Meng felt a bit uneasy, fearing something unexpected might occur.