The Holy Dynasty Emperor Throne

Final test

Somewhere in the hidden part of the Hanleng continent, the Dean of the Academy was condensing his spiritual energy into a golden bowl container. The surge of energy spread throughout the ice cave. Water floated into the golden bowl.

"Squeeze! " said the Dean of the Academy.

The water from the cold river swirled until it formed a sword floating in the air. The Dean of the Academy poured qi energy into the sword to form a real form.

"Finally managed to repair this sword, " said the Dean of the Academy holding the sword which he then swung. A strong wind hit the wall of the cave to make a vibration dropped some ice rocks.

"An Bingwen will definitely come someday. I'm ready to fight him if he's reckless, " said the Dean of the Academy.

He held a sword darting out from the ice cave where his hermit had been all this time. He stood looking towards the south where the capital of Baoxue was located.

"I'll get a chance there, " said the Dean of the Academy.

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The Eternal Snow Academy.

An Ming came to Shang Feng's room after the previous conversation.

"Senior, "call An Ming.

Shang Feng turned around after he was satisfied to see the scene from the window. He asked An Ming to sit down. Shang Feng waved his hand making blocks of ice appear on the table.

"This ice block is perfect if used by you. The snow wind sword technique should have synchronized with the ice block material, " Shang Feng said.

An Ming stretched out his hand to touch the surface of the ice block. The cold sensation was soothing he felt.

"The making of this ice sword required an immortal flame capable of melting this immortal ice without compromising its benefits as well as functions. But it was easy for me. But you have to promise me, " Shang Feng said.

"What kind of promise? " ask An Ming.

"Will you fight against the dean of the academy if circumstances force you to fight?" reply Shang Feng.

An Ming fell silent as he thought it would take some time to think.

"Available! Although I will die in his hands as long as my name is widely known, ", An Ming said.

"Good! Sit in a meditative position and empty your mind feeling the cold flow of this eternal block of ice. Find your soul and ask her who you really are, " Shang Feng said.

An Ming nodded his head. He did as Shang Feng commanded by sitting on the floor in a meditating position.

Shang Feng sat down before An Ming. He drained his power connecting his soul with An Ming's soul in the form of a thin soul thread. Streams of qi energy from his body entered into An Ming's body. Shang Feng waved his hand carrying the ice block before him. He touched the surface using his index finger. His eyes closed and his finger began to draw something on the surface. The index finger was coated by an eternal flame.

"Everything depends on it, "Shang Feng muttered.

"Tais.. Tesss.. Tesss... "

An Ming opened both of his eyes. He heard the sound of water. Seeing her surroundings empty frightened her. The sound of water rattling sounded. The water floated to form its own form. An Ming was shocked to the point that the tanps subconsciously retreated.

"Don't be afraid. I'm right here"

An Ming tried to neutralize his fear back face to face with his own soul.

"I am you and you are me. We are one body. You are real and I cannot be seen. We are equally inseparable during life. Don't be afraid of being empty. I'm with you"

An Ming stepped his foot forward facing his own soul.

"I can't. I'm afraid it's empty" An Ming replied.

"Why are you scared? "

An Ming fell silent. He doesn't know why he's afraid.

"Never feel alone because I'm inside you without you knowing"

"This sword will acknowledge you as its Master" Shang Feng said, giving it to An Ming.

An Ming was stunned. A sword carved from a block of ice. Shang Feng gave the sword sheath to him.

The bells sounded loud. The two of them hurriedly went out towards the main courtyard. The Great Elder had come intending to announce the final test.

"You will be taken towards the goddess temple at the deepest peak of the academy. This test is very easy. You will climb 999 steps to the temple of the goddess. There are 10 goddess gates along the way you will certainly know what the challenge is, " said the Great Elder.

They all nodded their heads in understanding. The Great Elder waved his hand creating a portal towards the foot of the mountain of the goddess temple. They all appeared simultaneously right at the foot of the mountain. Shang Feng observed from his glance.

"the 10 gates leading to the temple contain strong pressure as well as traces of the souls of different others. These steps were like a heavenly path to the heavens, "Inner Shang Feng.

"You can go up from now on. If it is not strong, it will be thrown out immediately enough to say surrender," said the Great Elder.

Qian Fengge tried to climb the stairs. He stepped smoothly. An Ming looked over.

"You can try it. If it fails it does not matter because we have all become students in tanoa except, "said Shang Fenh.

An Ming nodded his head. He walked and started to climb the stairs.

"You ride but do not be in a straight position with the person in front of you. An Ming is on the right then you are first on the left and so on. Avoid one-way pressure, " Shang Feng said.

"Understand," they said in unison.

Qin Li walked first on the left side. Huo Xiang continued on the right side as well as on the next. They've been going up and up. Shang Feng just stayed put.

"Did you give up? " ask the Great Elder.

Shang Feng shook his head. He walked up to the stairs to get his right leg up first.

"I know this aura, "said Shang Feng smiling with satisfaction.

He stepped quickly up the stairs. The Great Elder silently observed Shang Feng's movements.

"He was so quick, " said Elder Chen Qianfan.

"He knew the secret of this heavenly way, "reply the Great Elder.

Shang Feng ran zigzaggingly until he led in front. He slowed his pace when he saw the first mountain gate.

"The pressure will increase and the real challenge will begin" Shang Feng said.

The sword of the river and the mountain was in his hands. Qian Fengge frowned.

"Stupid! " he said mocking Shang Feng.

"There's threat. Change position in three seconds, "Qin Li's orders.

They ran and changed positions with An Ming being in the middle. The first gate conjures the soul of a formidable fighter. Shang Feng swung his sword destroying the manifestation of one's soul easily. A sword split around his body then he shot flying.

"What! How can! " said Qian Fengge in surprise.

Qin Li led them to run as fast as possible up the stairs. Pressure increases when passing through the first gate. Shang Feng narrowed his eyes as he looked at the second gate. His hand stretched out and ordered the swords to attack the embodiment of the soul. Shang Feng did the same until his gaze was stunned when he saw someone at the fifth gate. He stopped and floated in the air.

"Senior? " said Shang Feng.

The person he called out to was Cui Liangyi. He had become the soul guardian of the fifth gate of the goddess temple. There was no reply from Cui Liangyi other than a blank look.

"Don't! " said Shang Feng surprised as soon as he turned his gaze on the floor just below the fifth gate.

"His body is embedded and how can he! " said Shang Feng.