Chapter 10: Chapter 14: Strange Illusion

This was called a Summoning Stone, and it could stimulate a person's spiritual power.

Spiritual power was the source of a Summoner's strength. By touching this Summoning Stone, if one possessed the talent of a Summoner, their spiritual power would be stimulated, thereby summoning a Profound Beast. If one lacked spiritual power, then they would choose the path of a Martial Artist.

This was the first time Nalan Zhenyue had participated in a Summoner Ceremony. She had never participated before because, in the very beginning, she had been rejected, deemed unable to become a Summoner or a Martial Artist for the rest of her life.

She vaguely remembered something in the back of her mind—it seemed an expert had once said that her constitution was different from ordinary people.

Just what kind of constitution it was, she had to try and find out.

Nalan Zhenyue's expression turned solemn, her gaze fixed intently on the stone that stood as tall as a person.

Everyone's attention gathered on her once again, their faces filled with various expressions.

After a long while, Nalan Zhenyue finally placed her hand upon it.

One minute... two minutes... three minutes...

Three minutes passed. After a moment of silence, a burst of mocking laughter followed.

"I told you she couldn't do it, didn't I?"

"I also said she wouldn't make it!"

"What a waste. Even if she has a little skill, so what? Since she can't become a Summoner or a Martial Artist, her life is effectively over!"

Sitting in the seat of honor, Nalan Yunqi let out a soft sigh.

That sigh contained many emotions, but most of them were disappointment.

Nalan Wenming shook his head.

Nalan Chengyi, on the other hand, gave a secret cold snort, feeling extremely smug.

See? No matter what, she was ultimately a useless person.

At best, she could only perform a few flashy, empty tricks.

Just as everyone was gloating, Nalan Zhenyue lowered her eyes and slowly withdrew her hand.

"Something is wrong! Is it really impossible?" Nalan Zhenyue wondered, rubbing her chin.

Nalan Xue was about to walk over to mock her with a few words, but she suddenly stopped in her tracks.

All the ridicule and sarcastic remarks came to an abrupt halt, as if the speakers had been choked mid-sentence.

Nalan Wenming's eyes widened violently.

He craned his neck to look at the Summoning Stone.

At that moment, the Summoning Stone placed before Nalan Zhenyue suddenly turned the color of jade!!!

It truly turned into jade!!!

It no longer looked like stone; instead, it looked like a piece of jade!!!

What was happening?

Everyone's eyes widened; they had never seen such an anomaly.

Every time a disciple went up to touch this stone, the jade would, at most, glow for a brief moment before summoning a Profound Beast, but they had never seen a situation like today!!!

That Summoning Stone had actually turned into jade.

And it wasn't over.

Under everyone's gaze, the Summoning Stone suddenly erupted with golden light. At that exact moment, the azure sky underwent a sudden transformation.

In that instant, it was as if an illusion had appeared before everyone's eyes; heaven and earth met, merging into a chaotic void. A desolate, lonely, and ancient aura rushed toward them, making it even difficult to breathe.

Not only that, but from the distant horizon, it was as if some sound had echoed. It was impossible to describe, but in that moment, it felt as if a hammer was striking your very soul, making you feel as though you were about to die!!!

Suddenly, Nalan Zhenyue's figure appeared within this illusion. She slowly extended her right hand to touch the chaotic heaven and earth. In that second, the golden light erupted once more, gradually spreading out and dispelling the entire chaotic void, leaving behind only a beautiful radiance, like the embrace of the sun, making one feel immensely comfortable.