Reward, Samsara Steles

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Indeed, the outcome was exactly as Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated.

After Jiang Chengxuan, Feng Nianchuan, and the others separated, they found themselves reunited on the same expanse of yellow land several days later.

This recurring scenario somewhat pushed Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui towards the brink of collapse.

They were trapped in a loop, uncertain of how to break free, especially after experiencing the cycle several more times, pushing both Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui to the edge of their mental endurance.

However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt that they had only gone through less than half of the trial.

Perhaps enduring these repetitive experiences was meant to temper their resilience and patience.

After several more cycles, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui suddenly disappeared from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan’s sight, which surprised the couple.

They wondered if their companions had encountered danger orhadbeen ejected by the realm’s rules, but they couldn’t ascertain their fate.

At that time, they also didn’t have the energy to worry about them, as they found themselves on the repetitive path once again.

After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had gone through the cycle a hundred times, the repetitive experiences suddenly ceased, and they were presented with a massive mountain peak.

At the peak, there stood two stone steles.

As they approached the steles, dazzling light burst forth from them, and the steles began to rapidly shrink.

Eventually, they transformed into two stone steles the size of jade pendants and landed in Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan’s hands.

At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized what these small steles were.

They were the reward for passing the trial, known as the Samsara Steles.

The function of the Samsara Steles was specifically designed to temper the will of cultivators.

Each set of one hundred repetitions constituted one trial.

Although this type of trial might seem simple, the profundity it encompassed was immense.

Ordinary cultivators might manage the same experience once, twice, or three times without much issue.

But what about ten times, a hundred times, or even thousands to tens of thousands of times?

Likely, very few could withstand it.

Moreover, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan distinctly felt that, after passing the trial and receiving their Samsara Steles, their Primordial Spirit seemed to illuminate, as if undergoing a significant elevation and benefit.

Indeed.

Once the turmoil within Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan’s Primordial Spirit calmed, they both clearly noticed a tremendous enhancement in their Primordial Spirit.

They also felt that a few more similar enhancements could make facing the spiritual tribulation required for breaking through to Void Returning seem like no challenge at all.

The rewards from the Thousand River Secret Realm were indeed substantial.

Bringing their respective Samsara Steles back would likely cause immense joy to their Shifu and sect.

After all, treasures capable of tempering will and strengthening Primordial Spirit were extremely rare in the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm.

It remained uncertain where Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui were at the moment and whether they were alright.

With these thoughts, the pair headed down the mountain.

Upon reaching the base, they were startled to find Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui wandering in circles, their eyes betraying a hint of madness, suggesting their spirits were nearly broken.

They needed to be awakened immediately.

Otherwise, continuing in this state could lead to a complete mental breakdown and the disintegration of their Primordial Spirit.

With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan each took out their Samsara Stele and gently illuminated their friends with it.

Instantly, a white light beamed from each of their steles, falling upon Feng and Yao.

In a moment, the previously disoriented and almost mad pair steadied, their eyes regaining clarity.

Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their faces lit up with joy and relief.

“Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen.”

“How are you feeling now?” Jiang Chengxuan asked.

After checking on their condition, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui shook their heads towards Jiang Chengxuan.

“We feel like we’re okay now. But just now…”

Seemingly recalling a terrifying experience, their faces momentarily showed fear.

“By the way, Senior Brother Jiang, how are you and Senior Sister Shen? Are you alright?”

How did you find us?”

Upon hearing their companions’ questions, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not conceal anything and shared the entire story with them.

Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui first reacted with astonishment, then joy.

“Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen, are you saying you each received the reward from the trial?”

“That’s right.”

Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded.

They then showed the Samsara Steles in their hands.”

“It’s really the Samsara Steles, that’s wonderful!

Now our sect will also have treasures to temper the will and strengthen the Primordial Spirit.”

Their reaction indicated they had heard of the Samsara Steles before, which piqued the curiosity of Jiang and Shen.

Yao Anrui explained, “Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen, you might not be aware, but over the years, our various sects and families have had some guesses and understanding of the treasures within the Thousand River Secret Realm.

However, some treasures are deeply hidden, and without obtaining them, it’s impossible to determine their exact nature.

Moreover, during the trial process, our awareness of certain information and intelligence can be obscured by the trial’s rules, just like the Samsara Steles you obtained.

Ideally, we should have had some speculation about them during our trial, but at that time, our minds contained no thoughts related to them at all.”

“I see.”

Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan responded, both surprised.

They were not fully aware that the trial could obscure certain cognitions within a cultivator’s mind.

However, looking back, their own cognition and judgment seemed largely unaffected during the trial, a situation they found difficult to explain.

Yet, the couple decided not to discuss this anomaly openly.

Deciding not to linger any longer, they quickly chose a direction and proceeded on their way.

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