Everyone walked around the camphor tree and quickly checked the lines on the broken branches.
Soon, they found the one with the densest patterns, and it was obvious that the corresponding direction was due west.
Everyone was delighted and hurriedly made marks along the way while trying to walk in a straight line towards the west.
After passing three camphor trees along the way to identify the direction, they finally arrived at the foot of the sacred mountain at 10:00 noon.
At the end of the forest that blocked out the sun, a mountain towering into the clouds suddenly appeared.
Although Ye Li had seen this mountain before when he was outside the woods, it was still quite far away at that time. Although the mountain seemed high, it was not as shocking as it looks now.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, they looked up in amazement at the sacred mountain that towered into the clouds. They immediately discovered that on the mountainside, three groups of people were climbing up quickly on three different paths.
They moved quickly and soon they would arrive at the confluence of three roads, where there was a large open platform. The teams from the three major families would definitely meet there and then fight.
Ye Li looked at the mountain in front of him. It seemed that in addition to the different routes in front, there were other roads on the side, so he said: "Brother Qingyuan, can this sacred mountain only be climbed from the front? If everyone goes to the front, there will definitely be a fight.
I see there are other roads on the other sides of this mountain, why don't we just choose one side to climb?"
Hearing Ye Li's puzzled question, Zhao Qingyuan said: "Brother Ye, you don't know that the Sacred Mountain is indeed a very special mountain.
Except for the front side, the other three sides can be climbed, but it is extremely difficult.
A very strong gale will blow down from the mountain, mixed with rich wind spiritual energy, which is basically equivalent to the attack power of the late Spirit Sea period.
If we didn't use talismans to protect ourselves, we wouldn't be able to climb up at all, because our bodies alone cannot withstand the strong winds and would be torn apart quickly.
Although the wind is only as strong as that of the late Spirit Sea Stage, we can use talismans to completely defend against it, but the strong wind blows non-stop every moment, causing great loss to our spiritual energy.
Basically, few people can walk to the top of the mountain in such strong winds, as their spiritual energy is usually exhausted after reaching halfway up the mountain.
And even if we could hold on to the top of the mountain, we could only move forward slowly in the strong wind, and we couldn't speed up at all, so everyone gathered in front of the mountain and it would be better for us to have a big battle.
After all, not many people will die in a battle, but once the spirit essence is exhausted in the strong wind, they will definitely be torn apart by the strong wind. This is unavoidable for anyone. "
Hearing Zhao Qingyuan's words, Ye Li's heart was moved. After thinking for a while, he said, "Brother Qingyuan, after reaching the top of the mountain, are there any other tests, or have we already won?"
Zhao Qingyuan didn't know why Ye Li asked, he just thought he wanted to know about the final test of the Holy Mountain Trial, so he explained: "Generally, every time we have a trial, the battle between teams will be carried out halfway up the mountain.
Each family will send out their strongest men to break through the siege and charge towards the mountain path on the platform, striving to be the first to enter the mountain path and then the first to reach the top of the mountain.
On the top of the mountain is the final test built by our four major families—Puppet Alley. Everyone must pass through Puppet Alley before they can reach the end of the Holy Mountain Test, the Holy Spring Hall.
In Puppet Alley, the remaining people from each family not only have to deal with the puppets, but also have to deal with attacks from other competitors.
And finally, it all depends on which disciple enters the Holy Spring Hall first.
Each family is ranked according to the order of entry. If a family fails to enter, it will automatically be ranked last.
If more than two teams fail to enter, they will be ranked last and can only get the last place reward.
And later, when the private area is divided, only the smallest area can be obtained. "
After hearing Zhao Qingyuan's explanation, Ye Li finally understood the challenges they would face after going up the mountain.
Seeing that the three major families were about to climb to the battle area halfway up the mountain, they were still standing at the foot of the mountain. Obviously, if the Zhao family went up from the front of the mountain, it would be difficult to break through the three families' melee area.
After all, they were the last to join the battle. If they wanted to rush to the front, they would definitely be blocked by the other three families.
They have too few people now. If they are attacked by the three families together, they will be wiped out in just a few encounters.
Ye Li thought for a moment and said, "Brother Qingyuan, I want to try taking the other side of the mountain path. I have some special abilities, and maybe I can withstand the strong wind and reach the top of the mountain quickly.
After all, if we go up directly, there is no chance that we can reach the top of the mountain.
Even if we join the butler to deal with the Zhu family, it will definitely be a little late. The Zhu family is located in a relatively forward area, and some of their masters will definitely try their best to break out and rush to the top of the mountain.
Even if we join the battle, we can at most stop the people left behind by the Zhu family, but we cannot stop their masters who are breaking through in front.
The other families must be using the same tactics. Look, their formation has begun to split."
As Ye Li spoke, he stretched out his hand and pointed at the family's team on the mountainside.
Zhao Qingyuan and the others looked up and saw that indeed, several people were separated from the front of the three families' teams, forming an arrow formation and rushing forward.
Obviously, the purpose of this arrow is to seize the initiative, so that they can break out and successfully reach the top of the mountain without being dragged into the quagmire by the teams of other families.
Ye Li and his team were delayed by the monster for too long yesterday, so they fell far behind the three families. Even if they had all the personnel now, it would be difficult for them to seize the initiative and rush through the crowd to the top of the mountain, not to mention that there were only nine of them.
Zhao Qingyuan looked at the situation on the mountainside, then looked at Ye Li, and said: "Brother Ye, the roads on the other sides of the mountain are really difficult to walk on. Our major families have tried various methods in the past, and finally found that it is easiest to squeeze together and fight.
The storms on the surrounding mountains are stronger than most people can imagine, so you have to think carefully."
Ye Li showed a reassuring smile and said, "Brother Qingyuan, don't worry, you have just explained the situation very clearly. I am sure that I will give it a try.
If after climbing up I feel the situation is not right, I will naturally come down and will not try to show off.
You also know the current situation. If I don't try the mountain road next to us, we really have no chance of winning."
The three families seem to have a similar number of people, so the battle will be intense. I estimate that they won’t have too many people on the top of the mountain. Even if I go alone, I won’t necessarily suffer too much. This may be our only chance.”