NOVGO.NET Chapter 196: Envy is the Price of Excellence
Chapter 196: Envy is the Price of Excellence
Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, three days had passed.
At last, the day had come—the Divine Demon Trial was about to begin.
The colossal gateway of the trial radiated an intense, blinding light, while the stars in the sky began to shift and rearrange themselves into an ancient formation.
The gateway’s surface was inscribed with countless indecipherable runes, forming a massive vortex, its spiraling depths emitting a deep, resonant hum.
An overwhelming force of mystery and divinity spilled from within, as if summoning challengers from across the world.
Qin Xian, Qin Li, and Yin Yingxin stood side by side, gazing at the breathtaking scene before them.
Even with their vast experience, they couldn’t help but feel a surge of awe.
This…This was a true grand event.
Compared to this, other trials like Shattered Heaven or the Void Hunt Trial…
They were mere child’s play. In scale and difficulty, they were barely comparable to the Divine Demon Trial’s initial entry phase.
The rules of the Divine Demon Trial were exceptionally intricate and rigorous.
Before officially entering, every challenger had to pass the initial trial—a test of will and strength.
Only upon clearing this preliminary stage would they truly enter the trial proper.
The main trial was divided into three phases:
Phase One: The Ruins Battlefield
The Ruins Battlefield was the remnants of ancient divine wars, where the gods of the past had clashed and perished.
Even now, powerful lifeforms still roamed these ruins, lingering remnants of those battles.
However, the rewards here were simple yet invaluable—pure experience points.
Every single kill guaranteed a minimum of 50,000 experience points.
In history, there had even been a legendary genius who had entered the trial at level 30…
And when he emerged, he was level 45. A staggering 15-level increase—pure madness.
Phase Two: The Divine Demon Battlefield
At this stage, terrifying gods and demons would awaken, and all participants would be forced to face them directly.
These entities were not mere illusions or constructs—they were true gods and demons.
Though they had fallen in ancient times, they retained their intelligence, combat instincts, and immense power.
Even the weakest among them was far beyond the capabilities of most human warriors. This was the most lethal phase of the trial.
Though the Revelation System would grant permanent buffs to all participants at the start of this stage, these buffs were entirely random.
Some buffs were so powerful that they could completely alter the trajectory of one’s profession.
Yet even with these advantages, over half the challengers would perish in this phase.
Many warriors, fearing the terrifying gods and demons, would choose to stay in the Ruins Battlefield, grinding for experience instead.
But the rewards of the Divine Demon Battlefield were immeasurable.
Those who survived could claim anything within the battlefield—including buffs, relics, divine treasures, and even fragments of godhood.
Yes—some gods, upon death, left behind fragments of their divine essence.
A single god fragment could transform a challenger forever.
Phase Three: The Final Trial
The final phase was the most grueling. Every remaining challenger would face the will of the Celestial Sacred Realm’s pantheon.
The gods of the Celestial Sacred Realm were once the greatest warriors of humanity, each having ascended beyond the limits of mortality.
Before they had transcended, they had all been level 100 or higher—the absolute pinnacle of human power.
In the Divine Demon Trial, the top-ranked challenger would receive a gold-tier artifact reward, chosen from a selection of three legendary weapons or relics.
Additionally, every participant would receive a one-to-seven-star rating, based on their performance throughout the trial.
One to Four Stars → Basic Evaluation
– The challenger would receive a random item from the Revelation System.
Five to Six Stars → Outstanding Evaluation
– The challenger would receive a gold-tier artifact, chosen from a three-item selection.
Seven Stars → Perfect Evaluation
– The challenger would not only receive the best possible rewards…But would also be granted access to the Divine Revelation Monolith…
– And receive a personal blessing from the gods of the Celestial Sacred Realm.
Qin Xian’s goal was clear—Seven Stars.
Qin Li had trained so ruthlessly, even acquiring the Death Fragment to awaken her Instant Death ability…
All for this moment. Because her Instant Death talent worked even against gods and demons.
With it, Qin Xian would cut down divine foes at unprecedented speed, crushing the second phase in record time.
This was a crucial edge.
As the Divine Demon Trial officially opened, countless eyes turned toward Qin Xian. In this moment, he was the center of the world.
Qin Xian was undisputedly the number one genius of this generation.
His unique profession stood at an insurmountable peak, leaving all others far behind. Anyone who wished to claim the throne of this trial would have to defeat him first.
And Qin Xian could feel it. The weight of countless battle-hardened gazes, burning with fighting spirit.
But his expression remained calm, unfazed. This was nothing new. As the most renowned prodigy, he had long since grown accustomed to challengers eager to topple him.
Countless warriors dreamed of defeating him—of using his name as a stepping stone to glory. For many, this was the easiest shortcut to fame.
In a world teeming with untold numbers of prodigies, most would ultimately fade into obscurity.
But if someone challenged Qin Xian head-on—even if they lost, as long as their performance was decent, they would instantly become famous.
They didn’t even need to defeat him. Just putting up a good fight would be enough.
Qin Xian felt their eyes on him. Many of them were foreign elites, each burning with ambition.
His gaze turned icy and sharp.
They want to challenge me? Then they had better be prepared to die