Chapter 84. The Cruel Heart Realm Trial

Chapter 84. The Cruel Heart Realm Trial

The Heart Realm Trial, as the name suggests, is designed to train the disciples’ hearts. A good state of mind is essential to become an excellent cultivator.

This trial was not disclosed to the disciples in advance. On one hand, it tested how they adjusted their mindset without prior knowledge; on the other hand, it was to prevent them from preparing and causing panic.

The formation’s barrier set up this time was painstakingly constructed by the elders of the Xuanyun Sect. As the disciples passed through the barrier and entered the formation, in no time, the various esteemed masters would perform their spells, causing the disciples’ consciousness to enter an illusory world that reflected their current state of mind.

The elders could understand each disciple’s mental state, and the next step was to create chaos in their illusory world, allowing them to confront the darker sides of their hearts.

This was undoubtedly a cruel trial, potentially leaving shadows in the hearts of the disciples.

In the face of a dark heart, many would choose to escape instead of confronting it, but this time they would be forced to face it. Their heart realm could very well start as a peaceful, harmonious green meadow, only to transform into a hell on earth in the next moment, with everything turning to ash.

If they were forced to watch all the beautiful things disappear, could they withstand the mental strain?

Although the trial was harsh, it would filter out the strong. Those who could endure in the Heart Realm Trial undoubtedly possessed excellent mental fortitude, a quality essential for a distinguished cultivator.

Han Fairy and the other esteemed masters headed to various venues, each responsible for a region, allowing them to freely observe the disciples’ illusions.

As Lin Nuo entered the venue, he immediately recalled what was happening upon seeing the formations.

So it was this sort of trial.

As a reincarnator, he rightly understood the process of this trial.

First, they would enter their respective illusions based on their heart’s state, and then these old geezers would cast spells to tear apart their blissful illusions, throwing them into despair to confront their darker sides—an extremely cruel method.

Thinking back, he once held a desire to be the main character, and thus, when he entered the illusion, he really did become the hero—invincible, adored by countless beautiful girls, and accumulating a harem.

But then? Everything vanished, plunging him into a sea of fire, with all remnants of life extinguished. He couldn’t save anyone.

It was terrifying; he locked himself away for several days afterward.

Yet, now that he thought back, the scene seemed oddly exhilarating? Everyone ended up dead, and the sea of fire consumed everything.

Wasn’t that the daily routine of a big bad villain?

Lin Nuo glanced around and noticed the presence of Master Cong’s disciples, among whom Xie Yu and Mu Yiting stood out the most.

Mu Yiting also spotted Lin Nuo and smiled:

“Hello, Senior Brother Lin Nuo.”

However, Lin Nuo didn’t respond. After all, that charming smile was not her true nature; cute and charming didn’t quite suit her.

He actually hoped this woman would face him with her true self, as the daughter of a dark family.

Seeing the aloof Lin Nuo ignore her, Mu Yiting felt irritation rising within her, but she couldn’t show it. After all, she was a well-regarded girl in the Xuanyun Sect; how could she display anger and lose composure?

She was very skilled at disguising her feelings, but she had to maintain her smile and be forgiving towards Lin Nuo.

She also realized what the elders of the Xuanyun Sect were up to. If her true mental state were exposed, it could reveal her identity.

Her family had anticipated this day and had long instructed her in secret methods to cope. She could fabricate an illusion reflecting a kind-hearted girl from an ordinary family, and her illusion would depict a small town where people lived in peace and happiness.

Then, that small town would be destroyed, everything would vanish, and she would act utterly desperate to cover it up.

She was quite curious about Lin Nuo—what kind of illusion would he encounter, and what dark aspects would emerge? How would he confront it?

At that moment, she wished to be among the esteemed elders, eager to see Lin Nuo’s illusion.

As the disciples gradually entered the barrier, the elders began their incantations.

The disciples’ consciousness slowly entered their respective illusions, each reflecting their unique heart state.

“The spells were successful; everyone can observe the illusions of the disciples now.”

With their leader’s words, the esteemed elders began to watch the disciples’ illusions. Each illusion behaved as they expected: some soared in the blue skies, representing ambition; some were in tranquil villages, symbolizing peace; some were lost in the streets, representing confusion.

Very normal illusions—some were serene, some restless, some lost and searching—each represented their heart state.

Yes, everything was very normal, until someone caught sight of Lin’s illusion…