Chapter 5624: Not Allowing Qiaoqiao to Pass!
"Do you know why?"
Some people covered their mouths, stifling giggles, while others, utterly baffled, looked at the Southern Dominator with expressions begging for an answer.
"Your Western Dominator, oh, it's because while exploring the Divine Palace, he accidentally ingested some kind of immortal herb. Oh dear, it all went wrong right then," the Southern Dominator chuckled, covering her face with a handkerchief.
Qiaomu thought that if this Southern Dominator could leave the Sacred Domain, she might well become a storyteller in a teahouse.
And honestly, she told a pretty convincing story.
The Western Dominator, whose face had already turned completely dark, was now glaring at her fiercely, roaring, "Shut up."
The Southern Dominator pouted, raising her silk handkerchief to pat her chest. "Why so fierce? I just wanted to give these young friends a little heads-up. Don't think the Divine Palace is some fun place. It's filled with great dangers."
"If you're not careful, instead of gaining benefits, you might end up like you, Western Dominator. Accidentally ingesting an immortal herb and seeing your cultivation regress."
"Is that really true?" Someone secretly sought confirmation from others.
Seeing several seniors who entered and exited the Divine Palace every year nodding in unison, their expressions became wary.
The Divine Palace was actually so treacherous; one could enter, gain no benefits, and instead suffer great misfortune.
The Western Dominator's face was both green and black. Seeing the curious glances directed at him from all around, he became furious and laughed instead. "What? Do you all want to come and challenge this old man?"
"Even if this old man's cultivation regressed to the early stage of the Immortal Venerable realm! You are still no match for this old man."
Everyone shook their heads in unison. Seeing the Western Dominator's rage, they quickly retreated a few steps.
Just at this moment, the grand gates of the Divine Palace emitted a creaking sound.
Everyone turned their heads in unison, only to see the pitch-black, cloud-piercing gates of the Divine Palace slowly opening inward, pushed by a heavy, unseen force, without any wind.
Everyone present felt a tightening in their hearts and eagerly moved closer.
The people at the very front rushed forward, but before they could even step onto the stairs, several people were thrown back by an invisible force.
The Eastern Dominator said with a smile, "Don't rush, everyone. Watch your step. You cannot pass on the sides; you can only use the central pine and cypress cross path."
Hearing the Eastern Dominator's explanation, everyone looked up.
Indeed, on the long staircase, from the very first step to the distant end, there was a narrow path of pine and cypress stone patterns, wide enough for only one person to pass at a time.
"Everyone will have a chance to enter; just don't be impatient."
"Oh, I see. Alright, everyone, quick, line up, line up!"
Everyone stirred, scrambling to get to the front of the line, but the people from the Eastern Domain had already seized the initiative, forming a concentrated queue at the base of the stairs.
"Young Master Mo, Madam Mo, please, you first," the Eastern Dominator said courteously with a smile.
Mo Lian, holding the child, nodded to his wife.
Madam Qiaoqiao, not one to refuse, took small steps and walked towards the central path.
However, as soon as her foot touched the first step, she felt an overwhelming pressure surge towards her.
She was pushed back by an invisible hand on her shoulder, forcefully shoving her backward.
Madam Qiaoqiao raised her other foot, standing firmly on the first step, and frowned.
Mo Lian and the Eastern Dominator also noticed that something was amiss.
Especially the Eastern Dominator; it wasn't his first time participating in the Divine Palace trial, so he naturally knew that this passage didn't usually have such great resistance.