Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 608: I Have Come... to Ascend to the Throne

Chapter 608: Chapter 608: I Have Come... to Ascend to the Throne

An hour later, the group arrived at the second checkpoint of the Xuanyuan Tomb.

Of course, there was no signage to indicate the so-called checkpoint, nor were there any Xuanyuan Tomb disciples to explain the rules or maintain order.

The main feature was an entirely automated, unattended service.

However, there were not only Lu Xiao and his companions present, but also roughly dozens of other people scattered around the area.

"Brother Ma, there are no hints whatsoever; how can you be sure this is the second checkpoint?" Lu Xiao couldn’t help but ask.

Ma Ziqian was stunned for two seconds, "Brother Lu, didn’t you do any research before you came here?"

"The guide to the Xuanyuan Tomb’s trials has marked the locations of the checkpoints."

"Of course, it only marks the locations and says nothing about the content."

Lu Xiao coughed lightly, "I don’t need to understand anything."

I’m not here for the trial, I’m here to... take the throne.

"Ha, no, just happened to be passing by and thought I’d take a look," Lu Xiao said, waving his hand.

Ma Ziqian was once again deeply impressed by Lu Xiao’s indifferent and carefree character.

Worthy of admiration by me, Ma Ziqian, truly badass.

Look at the others who came to the trial, who isn’t well-versed in Xuanyuan Tomb? Who hasn’t been gathering information about Xuanyuan Tomb well in advance?

Only Lu Xiao came on a whim...

"Brother Lu, I’m now convinced that you’ll definitely get into Xuanyuan Tomb," Ma Ziqian said earnestly.

If Xuanyuan Tomb wouldn’t accept someone like Lu Xiao, then he didn’t want to enter either.

"I’m also convinced that you, Brother Ma, will definitely get into Xuanyuan Tomb," Lu Xiao said with even more conviction.

"Wow, just get together already," Gu Xi’s voice chimed in from beside them.

Lu Xiao rolled his eyes; this girl was probably as poisoned by romance stories as those with the Red Eyes.

"This trial might be troublesome," Ma Ziqian spoke again, his tone grave.

"Do you already know the content of the trial, Brother Ma?"

"If I’m not mistaken, the trial site should be this whole forest in front of us."

Hearing Ma Ziqian’s words, Gu Wang and Gu Xi suddenly looked somewhat uneasy.

The trial location is in the forest? Isn’t Xuanyuan Tomb just making things difficult for people?

It’s a well-known fact that forests are the domain of the Demonized, allowing them to roam at will, day or night.

Therefore, entering the forest is extremely dangerous.

One false move and you could end up dead.

"I reckon this forest is at most ten-odd kilometers across, let’s just go around it!" Gu Xi offered her own idea.

After all, Xuanyuan Tomb doesn’t specify the exact nature of the trial, so as long as we make it to the Tomb alive, we’re considered to have passed.

As for whether Xuanyuan Tomb will want you in the end, that’s for Xuanyuan Tomb to decide.

"If we do that, our score will essentially be zero," Ma Ziqian shook his head.

To be chosen by the Xuanyuan Tomb, we must cross this forest.

Those who go around, skirt the edge, or leap over using the trees are likely to be labeled as "taking shortcuts" by Xuanyuan Tomb.

"I’m ready to go in now."

"It’s still a long time until nightfall, and at this time, the Demon Possessed should be inactive."

"What about you?" Ma Ziqian looked at Gu Xi and Gu Wang.

Gu Xi and Gu Wang were both at the Transcendence Realm First Level with already low natural talent weights. Unless they demonstrated exceptional character or excelled in other aspects, they were unlikely to be chosen by Xuanyuan Tomb.

So, they could actually choose to go around.

It was a chance to accumulate experience – no need to risk their lives.

"My dad said when in doubt, follow Brother Ziqian," Gu Xi repeated her usual stance.

Gu Wang nodded vigorously.

"But..."

"Don’t ’but’ me, Brother Ma, we can support each other if we go together," Lu Xiao interjected, cutting off Ma Ziqian.

He knew Ma Ziqian was worried about the safety of Gu Xi and Gu Wang, but with him there, they would be absolutely safe.

Besides, he wanted to further assess Gu Wang and Gu Xi; the siblings had good character.

Even if their talents were somewhat lacking, they got along well with him.

He’d definitely be away from Xuanyuan Tomb for eleven months a year, after all, so he had to cultivate his own people.

Although he wasn’t very keen on being the Sect Leader of Xuanyuan Tomb, it would be a face-loser if someone managed to rob his home blind, wouldn’t it, Lu Xiao thought.