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Chapter 392: Chapter392-Sky Trial Platform

That sentence was like a poison-tempered arrow.

Lucius’s face stiffened in an instant.

Then a livid shade surfaced over it, and the curve at the corner of his mouth froze completely.

"I, Faustus—formally apply for a treatment assessment!"

No matter which force one joined, there was such a rule on the surface.

Pass the trial, and the treatment one received would be determined by actual results!

This was Golden Holy Mountain’s formal procedure.

However, as the years passed, intricate factions had long since formed within the various major forces. Usually, as long as a recommender with enough weight vouched for someone, the formal assessment would become nothing more than a procedure. Displaying a bit of strength was often enough to pass.

The last time Golden Holy Mountain had opened an official promotion trial was already a matter from millions of years ago.

At that time, it had been for a Tier 4 Oracle-grade who possessed Tier 5 actual combat power.

In the end, his trial results allowed him to obtain Tier 5 treatment.

And that powerhouse was none other than Lucius!

Golden Holy Mountain had not opened the formal path of trial for a member in an extremely long time.

With Chanelle, a T7 Oracle-grade, personally vouching for him, and with Daniel’s achievements and reputation laid bare for all to see, the matter should originally have been settled with a single word.

Who would have expected Lucius to interfere halfway? In order to vent anger on behalf of his student, he had personally stepped forward to block Daniel’s path of promotion.

"This is also an opportunity."

Daniel thought inwardly.

"Let them witness my strength with their own eyes."

His deeds had already been repeatedly spread across the various universes.

A contemporary Starchosen, the strongest demi-sage of the Myriad-Star Cosmos, the miracle child who had instantly killed those of the same Rank in the Astral Realm, slain Divine Lords across Ranks, and suppressed Divine Descendants...

But rumors were ultimately only rumors.

They were like songs sung by bards. No matter how moving they sounded, they could not compare to the shock of witnessing the truth firsthand.

Daniel wanted every living being present to see with their own eyes that not a single word in those songs had been exaggerated.

When Chanelle heard Daniel’s words, his gaze slowly shifted toward Lucius. A cold smile flashed deep within his eyes.

He did not speak, but that look already said everything for him.

"Trial?"

Lucius’s mouth rose, and his smile carried the calm confidence of someone certain of victory.

"Very good!"

"Then let me personally see whether you are truly worthy of those praises."

He turned toward the presiding officer, his tone rising slightly.

"Open the Sky Trial Platform. Prepare the assessment."

"I would like to see exactly how much true ability you, Faustus, actually have."

Sky Trial Platform!

It was an ancient place specially established by Golden Holy Mountain to measure the true combat power of its members. The platform itself was an extremely high-grade Divine-grade secret treasure.

According to legend, it had come from the hands of the Eternal Sage who founded Golden Holy Mountain. It was a supreme treasure forged with the Laws he had personally poured into it as its framework, and shaped by supreme sacred power.

The trial platform could manifest terrifyingly powerful trial puppets, with the highest simulation reaching the level of a T7 Oracle-grade.

Moreover, the entire platform was built in the open air. Any headquarters member only needed to raise their head to take in everything happening on the platform.

When the presiding officer saw Daniel take the initiative to propose a trial, the heart that had been lodged in his throat finally dropped back into place.

Behind Chanelle stood a T9 Oracle-grade.

Behind Lucius, there was likewise a T9 Oracle-grade backing him!

A contest between two such giants was not something a mere Divine Lord Grade presiding officer like him could possibly interfere in.

He gave Daniel a grateful glance, then raised his voice.

"Open the Sky Trial Platform immediately!"

"My lords, Lord Faustus, please move over."

Dong—!

Dong, dong—!

Deep bell tolls rang out from the giant bell above the trial platform. The sound waves were heavy and distant, instantly echoing through the entire Golden Holy Mountain headquarters.

Countless powerhouses who were meditating, discussing matters, or chatting idly all raised their heads, their expressions varying.

"What is that sound?"

One powerhouse frowned and looked toward the sky.

"I have stayed at headquarters for hundreds of years, and I have never heard such a commotion."

"Is it an enemy invasion? Or an emergency summons?"

Another powerhouse had already gripped the weapon at his waist.

A few elder figures with greater seniority abruptly widened their eyes, disbelief surfacing on their faces.

"That is the opening bell of the Sky Trial Platform! A powerhouse is about to participate in a trial!"

"Trial? Hasn’t that thing been unopened for ten million years?"

"The rule theoretically still exists. It’s just that no one has taken it seriously for far too long..."

"Go, go, go. This kind of thing is rarely seen. Let’s see what is happening!"

Several streaks of light shot up from the ground, rushing toward the source of the bell tolls.

The Sky Trial Platform stood majestically within headquarters.

It was a broad stone platform, its four sides covered in dense formation patterns like spiderwebs. Every engraved mark faintly glowed.

Above the platform hung a giant bell. Its tolls were neither hurried nor slow, as though counting down to the battle about to begin.

At this moment, Daniel was already standing below the trial platform.

His hands were clasped behind his back, his expression as calm as ever.

James, Mosi, Camille, and the others had also followed over. Yet there was not a trace of worry on their faces. Their relaxed expressions made it seem as if they had come to attend a banquet.

Chanelle stood at the side expressionlessly, his thoughts unreadable.

Lucius wore that smile between mockery and indifference.

The presiding officer raised his hand and cast a forbidden spell. The protective formations around the trial platform suddenly withdrew.

Transparent Law barriers slowly rose in the void, as though the gates of an invisible beast arena had been opened.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Streaks of light gathered from every direction. Golden Holy Mountain’s powerhouses surged in like a tide, but all of them sensibly stopped not far away.

"Lord Chanelle, Lord Lucius... and Faustus, James..."

An Oracle-grade narrowed his eyes, sweeping his gaze over the figures below the platform one by one.

"Could it be Faustus who opened the trial?"

"The Sky Trial Platform has not moved in ten million years. To witness it with my own eyes today can be considered quite an interesting event."

Another elderly Oracle-grade stroked his long beard, curiosity and emotion in his gaze.

"Why are Lucius and Chanelle standing together?"

"Exactly. Haven’t they always been as incompatible as fire and water?"

A powerhouse lowered his voice, as if sharing some secret.

"You may not know this, but I heard that Lucius’s student Logan suffered a great loss because of Faustus in the Visca Galaxy..."

"Oh? Then there will be a good show to watch."

As more and more figures gathered, the entire region gradually grew noisy.

...

The presiding officer looked toward Daniel and was just about to explain the rules.

But before he could speak, Daniel’s figure had already landed on the trial platform.

Whoosh—!

The moment he stepped onto the platform, the formation restrictions activated instantly.

Transparent Law barriers rose from the four corners, isolating the platform from the outside world, like a crystal dome covering the entire battlefield.

Daniel’s gaze landed on the presiding officer, his tone calm.

"What is the maximum number of enemies allowed in the trial?"

"Ten."

Chanelle spoke first. His voice was not loud, but it clearly spread across the entire area.

The corner of Daniel’s mouth slowly rose, revealing an almost unrestrained smile.

"Then I will fight ten alone."

The presiding officer’s pupils shrank violently.

That confidence washing over him was like a young lion lazily stretching while surrounded by countless beasts.

And yet, every observer could feel the Strength hidden beneath its skin.