Li Shuang's spiritual power was not particularly abundant for someone in the Golden Core stage, but her application of it had reached a state of perfection.
The small boat swayed precariously but reached the six-mile marker in the sea.
Passing this marker indicated that the challenger's application of spiritual power had reached the Nascent Soul stage.
At the boundary, waves rolled up layers of water curtains, blocking the way forward.
Li Shuang held her breath.
To achieve Nascent Soul level spiritual power with only an early Golden Core cultivation was difficult.
But so what?
Li Shuang's small boat did not slow down at all; instead, it accelerated instantly, charging fiercely towards the giant waves.
Her spiritual power was limited, so she could only find gaps in the waves, trying her best to protect the most crucial part of the small boat!
Waves from all directions pressed in on her. Li Shuang maneuvered the small boat, narrowly dodging one deadly wave after another.
The boat's frame also began to shake under the impact of the waves.
Li Shuang couldn't protect everything; she could only desperately guard the wooden plank beneath her feet.
Finally, the last wave crashed down. Li Shuang's pupils constricted, and she met it without hesitation.
By the Dead Sea.
The guard lazily lifted his eyes.
An early Golden Core cultivator challenging the six-mile boundary.
Not bad.
A minor genius, you could say.
He decided to pay a little attention.
After the storm passed, a small wooden plank floated on the sea.
Li Shuang stood on the plank, her face pale. She had made it through after all.
However, her energy and spiritual power were completely depleted, and she couldn't continue further.
The plank was overturned, and Li Shuang was directly returned to the shore.
Upon reaching the shore, her various states were restored to their peak.
A touch of color returned to Li Shuang's face.
Her bronze eyes also showed her first score: one hundred points.
The guard's voice rang out, "A decent score. Keep up the good work next time."
"Thank you, senior," Li Shuang replied obediently, then turned to head to the next secret realm.
The guard didn't pay too much attention to Li Shuang; there were simply too many geniuses of this caliber in Myriad Law City. His special praise was only because he happened to be idle at the moment.
Under Su Mu's guidance, Li Shuang soon arrived at the second secret realm, the Great Dao Mountain.
This Great Dao Mountain was not a single mountain but a continuous range of peaks. If counted, there were eighteen peaks in total.
"Within the Great Dao Mountain, you cannot use spiritual power, nor can you use soul power. Here, only your comprehension of the Great Dao is tested."
"The eighteen mountains represent different levels of Great Dao comprehension. Everyone must start climbing from the first mountain. After successfully reaching the summit of a mountain, the next time you come, you can directly start challenging from the next peak."
"For example, if you summit the first mountain this time, next time, you can directly climb the second mountain."
One after another, the peaks stood silently.
Su Mu said, "This Great Dao Mountain is actually the easiest place for you to earn points. Your level should be enough to summit the first mountain. That's a hundred points in your pocket."
Li Shuang nodded. After registering with the guard, she walked directly to the foot of the first mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, layers of mist shrouded the area, making it impossible to see what lay within.
Li Shuang stepped in.
The scenery abruptly changed, and what appeared before her was a massive snow mountain.
"This snow mountain should be a scene tailored to your ice-attribute spiritual root. The first mountain, being compatible with the cultivator's attribute, will be easier to climb."
Li Shuang nodded and stepped into the snow and ice.
The snow mountain used to be her nightmare, but now, her ice heart was clear and untainted by dust.
In the air, falling snow descended.
These ubiquitous snowflakes were unavoidable, landing directly on Li Shuang.
The extreme cold caused even her, an ice spiritual root, to feel a stinging sensation.
If she did nothing, enduring it for a moment or two might be possible, but any longer, she feared she would be frozen into an ice sculpture.
Great Dao Mountain...
Li Shuang murmured, and instantly, a layer of profound Dao essence appeared around her.
This was the Dao she had comprehended. The firmer her Dao heart, and the deeper her comprehension of the Great Dao, the more mountains she could climb.
The moment the Dao essence enveloped her, the snow and ice fell, but no longer brought a feeling of cold. Li Shuang advanced step by step.
At this moment, what enveloped her was her comprehension of the Dao of Ruthlessness.
"The Great Dao is ruthless, meaning no false emotions, no resentment, no self-harm."
"Forgetfulness on the surface, emotions hidden in the heart."
She walked step by step.
The originally difficult mountain path felt like a smooth road beneath her feet.
By the time Li Shuang came back to her senses, she had unknowingly reached the summit of the first mountain.
She looked down.
Layers of clouds, the distant human world.
To stand at the highest peak, overlooking all other mountains.
It was precisely this feeling.
The next moment, Li Shuang returned to the foot of the mountain.
The guard looked at her with a hint of surprise, "You've cleared the first mountain. Do you want to continue challenging the second?"
Li Shuang nodded and calmly walked towards the second mountain.
The guard watched her retreating figure, his expression subtle.
Passing the first mountain was not uncommon.
But the speed at which this person, codenamed "Li," climbed was simply too fast!
This indicated that her level of Dao comprehension was far beyond just passing the first mountain.
"Li, Golden Core stage. 33 years old." The guard recalled Li Shuang's information.
A 33-year-old Golden Core cultivator was not considered a genius; rather, it was quite ordinary.
Could it be that this person's innate talent was particularly poor?
But in terms of Dao comprehension, she was exceptionally gifted?
The guard couldn't help but become a little more curious about Li Shuang.
"You climbed the first mountain more easily than I expected," Su Mu was also a bit surprised. "Perhaps you really can challenge and clear the second mountain."
He wasn't entirely sure what level Li Shuang's comprehension of the Great Dao had reached.
Even Su Mu was curious about how many Great Dao Mountains Li Shuang could clear.
Li Shuang herself remained calm, showing neither complacency nor inferiority, her entire being as tranquil as a deep pool.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Li Shuang reappeared at the foot of the mountain.
This time, the guard couldn't help but take another look at her, "Do you want to continue challenging?"
In such a short time, this newcomer had successfully challenged another Great Dao Mountain.
Li Shuang nodded and continued onto the third mountain.
In Myriad Law City, her identity was absolutely confidential. She took this opportunity to see what her true level was.
This time, Li Shuang took a little longer.
An hour later, she once again appeared at the foot of the mountain.
The guard looked at her with a strange gaze.
Golden Core stage?
Thirty-three years old?
Let him think.
The top-ranked genius, at this age, had only just managed to pass three mountains.
This "Li."
In terms of Dao comprehension alone, she had actually caught up with You Lan at the same age?
Things suddenly became interesting.
"You may continue," the guard said proactively.
Li Shuang did not refuse.
She stepped onto the fourth mountain.
A newcomer, continuously clearing three mountains.
People nearby couldn't help but gather around curiously.
Seeing this, the guard simply projected Li Shuang's challenge onto a water screen.
It was the first time an unknown newcomer had received the treatment of a water screen display.