Chapter 1019: Holy Light Guardian! New Quest Triggered!
"Damn! These multinational military corps really came to watch that guy's ascension!"
"That's some serious clout! Who the hell is he?"
"If I'm not mistaken, he's one of the top-tier powerhouses who's gained worldwide fame recently…"
"Then say his damn name already..."
"Ling Zhan! Damn, you don't even recognize him?"
"Then why the hell didn't you say that earlier?"
"I just figured it out myself!"
"Shit! That guy is Ling Zhan? No wonder he looked familiar—and those three terrifying girls must be the three divine beast girls contracted to him."
"..."
Many of the players who hadn't recognized Ling Zhan now suddenly came to their senses.
And also felt relieved.
Thank god they didn't brainlessly go and provoke him.
Truth be told—
When Ling Zhan first arrived at the Opportunity Island, quite a few players had him in their sights.
But Ling Zhan had been staying inside the Opportunity Island town and never left.
So their focus shifted to the three beautiful girls.
Who would've guessed those three girls were monsters.
They should've figured out his identity based on that alone.
Too bad…
They only just realized it now—almost made a fatal mistake.
Who doesn't know this non-specialist is known for his ruthless decisiveness?
As long as you're his enemy, there's no such thing as mercy.
Countless enemies have already died by Ling Zhan's hand.
If they had really dared to mess with him, death would've been their fate.
"Alright! Quiet down!"
"He's going in!"
"All we can do now is wait!"
...
...
The inside of the Realm Gate is completely sealed off.
There's no way to livestream it.
This isn't some regular secret realm—you can't install cameras in there.
This is the gate to the upper realm.
This is the order of the Heavenly Dao.
If you want to enter, you first need to meet the level 200 threshold.
Without it, you're not even qualified to install a damn camera.
Besides…
No level 200 powerhouse is dumb enough to go in just to install cameras.
At this moment—
Inside the Netherworld Abyss.
Ling Zhan had already stepped in.
The surrounding space was a scene of utter chaos.
A path of light stretched out before him.
At the same time, a holy voice slowly echoed forth.
"Brave trial-taker, welcome to the secret realm of the Netherworld Abyss."
"You are about to face the most important—and most dangerous—trial of your life!"
"If you succeed, you'll earn the right to ascend to the upper realm!"
"If you fail, your life will be mercilessly taken!"
"You now have ten seconds to decide. If you're afraid, you may turn back immediately!"
As this voice fell—
The chaotic surroundings began to slowly shift.
Eventually transforming into a dazzlingly resplendent holy palace.
At the center of the palace stood a throne forged from solid gold.
Seated on that throne was a tall, middle-aged man clad in golden heavy armor.
His eyes were shut, as if in deep sleep.
Radiant divine light surged from his body, reflecting off his golden armor and filling the entire palace with a supreme aura.
Ling Zhan glanced at this golden-armored man and understood—this trial would most likely require him to defeat this very person.
The man's level…
Was extremely high.
So high, in fact, that even Ling Zhan was caught off guard!
Level 300!
Ling Zhan was sure he hadn't misread it—it was really level 300!
Absolutely absurd!
A full 100 levels higher than Ling Zhan!
Wait a second…
Based on previous info, the trial inside the Realm Gate wasn't supposed to be this brutal.
At most, you'd face opponents 50 levels above you.
But now Ling Zhan was facing someone 100 levels higher.
That difficulty is downright ridiculous.
Could it be that the stronger the ascendant, the harder the trial becomes?
Seems that speculation might be true…
"It seems the trial-taker has made his decision!"
"Trial-taker! I commend your courage!"
"You may have triggered the most difficult trial in history—bar none!"
"The difficulty cap of the Netherworld Abyss trial is level 300, but I feel like even that might not be your true limit…"
The holy voice carried a tinge of surprise.
It clearly didn't expect this human's presence to summon the strongest guardian of the Netherworld Abyss!
Having summoned this level 300 guardian meant one thing—this human was not ordinary!
But just how extraordinary—
Could only be proven in battle.
Since the trial-taker didn't back down, the Realm Gate's spirit naturally activated the guardian.
"Awaken!"
"Supreme Guardian!"
"Defeat the challenger! Let me see if he's worthy of passing through!"
At the spirit's call—
Buzz!!
The tall figure on the throne slowly opened his golden eyes, releasing a terrifying divine pressure that engulfed everything!
Brilliant golden light scattered outward, making the palace even more radiant.
"Who dares challenge me!"
The golden-armored giant bellowed, stood up, and summoned a golden holy sword into his hand.
At the same time…
Under Ling Zhan's SSS-rank "Eye of Appraisal," the man's profession changed from "???" to "Voidbreaker Swordsman."
Voidbreaker Swordsman?
Ling Zhan had never seen this class prefix before!
It must be a prefix exclusive to the upper realm.
Still, Ling Zhan didn't bother overthinking it.
"Trial-taker! Come and defeat me!"
"Or be forever trapped here!"
"Your soul shall be crushed beneath my throne!"
The Holy Light Guardian roared, swinging his massive blade.
As he did, even the space around them twisted and cracked from the sheer force.
It was clear—his golden holy sword was top-tier.
As for Ling Zhan—
Ding!!
In that split second, a cold mechanical voice rang out in his mind.
[Ascension Trial detected...]
[Now issuing a new challenge quest!]
[Quest Name: Transcendent Ascension!]
[Quest Objective: Defeat this level 300 Holy Light Guardian! Complete this ascension trial!]
[Quest Reward: Based on performance!]
[Failure Penalty: None!]
[Please give it your all, Host!]