"Cough, cough." Just then, the Netherworld Lamp let out two deep coughs before transmitting a voice secretly: "What are you three waiting for? Don't you know everyone here is waiting for you?"
"This..." Hearing these words, both You Tonghan and
"There's no need for us to be so clear-cut. How about we just go in together, then?" Finally, Fu Fengming spoke with a light smile.
"Fine. Then the three of us brothers shall enter together." At this proposal, Xuan Xiaochao and You Tonghan also nodded in agreement.
Then, the three set off at once, walking shoulder to shoulder toward the grand array.
At this moment, nearly everyone's gaze focused on the three of them. Many people's hearts even began to beat faster.
Because they all knew the future Sect Master of the Remnant Night Demon Sect would most likely come from among these three.
"Swish!" Xuan Xiaochao and the others took large, effortless strides, easily stepping past the tenth layer. This scene surprised the onlookers, as it fully demonstrated just how formidable their talent was.
Arriving at the ninth layer, their pace slowed slightly, but their expressions remained unchanged as they still walked into the eighth layer with ease.
However, in this eighth layer, not only did their speed decrease further, but their expressions also changed. Two words could summarize their current state: it was a struggle.
But the three of them still successfully crossed the eighth layer, arriving at the seventh layer. By the time they entered the seventh layer, they were already walking with great difficulty. And when they crossed the seventh layer to reach the sixth layer, they were already drenched in sweat.
At this moment, all three were breathing heavily, their faces pale, as if several mountains were tied to their feet. Each step was incredibly difficult.
One step, two steps, ten steps, twenty steps. Finally, they reached the edge of the fifth layer.
However, at this moment, all three halted their steps. No one moved forward directly; instead, they exchanged glances, a faint smile tugging at the corners of their lips.
As for the spectators, they involuntarily held their breath, hearts in their throats. By now, they could all see that Xuan Xiaochao and the others were indeed dragons among men. Each of them possessed the potential to inherit the position of Sect Master.
But there could only be one Sect Master. The sixth layer was already this difficult; the fifth layer would undoubtedly be where the winner was decided.
"Come on, brothers, let's go in together. Whoever becomes Sect Master, we'll still be good brothers." Fu Fengming once again spoke first.
Xuan Xiaochao and You Tonghan nodded as well. Then, determination flashed in their eyes simultaneously. They took large steps in unison and entered the fifth layer together.
"Ugh!" However, just as he stepped into the fifth layer, Xuan Xiaochao suddenly let out a miserable cry and was sent flying backward.
"Swish!" Seeing this, Blood Washes Moon furrowed his brow slightly, then flew up, catching Xuan Xiaochao in his arms and landing back at their original spot.
"Sigh, you useless child. Why are you so disappointing?" After examining Xuan Xiaochao, Blood Washes Moon scolded him with frustration.
"I'm sorry, Master. I've embarrassed you." Xuan Xiaochao, face full of apology, bowed in apology.
"Forget it. You care too much about brotherhood. Even if you become Sect Master in the future, you won't be decisive in your actions. Rather than letting you be Sect Master, it's better to let those two kids do it, so our Remnant Night Demon Sect doesn't fall into your hands." Blood Washes Moon waved his hand, his expression poor but not overly harsh.