A week passed since the dark envoy's defeat, and the Dragon Fortress now shimmered with celestial light. The reconstruction accelerated, guided by the King of Frost's flawless execution and reinforced by the unwavering spirit of the sect.
But the heavens stirred once again.
That morning, a divine ripple tore across the sky. A radiant scroll wrapped in golden light descended from the clouds, landing gently in front of Chen Fei.
[Mission Received: Trial of the Dragon Gate – Sent by the Will of Heaven. Difficulty: Divine Class. Time Limit: 15 Days. Reward: Heaven's Mandate Aura, Divine Cultivation Token, and Heavenly Dragon Bloodline Upgrade.]
Chen Fei held the scroll, reading the inscription aloud:
"Only the worthy may claim dominion over fate. Enter the Dragon Gate, and face the will of the skies."
The Elders fell silent. The Kings exchanged grave looks.
Long Tian stepped forward. "Sect Master… this is no ordinary trial. The Dragon Gate is a relic from the era of creation itself."
Chen Fei's eyes sharpened. "Then it's time I prove myself to the heavens."
That night, beneath the Sacred Pavilion, a portal shaped like a coiling dragon opened, its entrance glowing with celestial fire. Chen Fei stepped in alone.
[Entering Trial Space: Dragon Gate Realm. Estimated Survival Rate: 3%.]
He emerged on a floating path surrounded by infinite stars and drifting temples.
A voice echoed through the void:
"Prove your power, your wisdom, and your heart."
The first challenge appeared—ten thousand shadow cultivators surged from all directions.
Chen Fei summoned his twin dragon blades, slicing through darkness.
[Skill Unlocked: Twin Dragon Fang Slash – Each strike severs both body and spirit.]
He danced through them like a storm of silver and gold, unrelenting.
After hours of battle, the shadows fell.
Next came the Trial of Wisdom. A puzzle appeared: five glowing orbs, each floating above a scripture from a lost sect. Solving their order would unlock the path forward.
Chen Fei studied each verse, recalling ancient texts absorbed by his system. One by one, he placed the orbs.
[Puzzle Solved: +50 Intellect, +1 Insight Point.]
The final gate appeared, guarded by a heavenly beast—a White Scaled Kirin.
It roared. "To ascend, you must forsake your fear."
Chen Fei stepped forward.
"I never feared the path. I feared wasting it."
He leapt, striking the Kirin's heart with a strike of soul and will.
The beast dissolved, revealing a radiant staircase leading upward.
[Final Trial Cleared. Dragon Gate Completed.] [Rewards Granted: Heaven's Mandate Aura Activated. Dragon Bloodline Enhanced. Divine Cultivation Token Obtained.]
When Chen Fei returned, he descended from the heavens surrounded by golden clouds. His aura shook the land.
The Elders and Kings knelt.
Xue Lian whispered, "He has been chosen by the heavens…"
Chen Fei looked to the horizon. "Now… it begins. The world cannot stop the will of the Dragon."