Far away at the end of the mountain top of this stone path, there is a vigorous ancient pine growing next to it. This ancient pine is much taller and stronger than the pine trees you usually see.
Under the pine tree, four people were either leaning on the old pine tree with their hands folded in front of their chests, or squatting on the ground chewing a rhizome of an unknown plant, or looking down at a book to concentrate. There was another person lying directly under the pine tree, his head
He slept soundly with his pillow on the tree trunk.
"Of these newbies this year, who do you think can stay last?" The young man leaning against the ancient pine tree with his hands folded across his chest had a playful smile on his face. He was wearing a yellow and purple robe, tall and always had a cynical look on his face.
expression.
"Compared with these, I care more about the two people who are still walking at the back. The people in front are all running as hard as they can up the mountain, but these two people are not in a hurry. They look like they are climbing a mountain to enjoy the scenery.
, interesting, interesting." The young man squatting on the ground with a grass stem in his mouth smiled slightly and seemed to be very interested in Qin Ze and Gong Xueji.
"Compared with these, what I care more about is the character of these people. If they have bad character, no matter how outstanding their strength and qualifications are, they are not worthy of joining our Immortal Sect." The young man who was reading had a righteous look on his face and slowly raised his head.
He started talking, then continued to read with his head down.
The young man lying in bed was a bit bloated. He was still fast asleep at this moment and did not express his opinions like others. It seemed that he was really asleep.
After hearing what the man reading the book said, the other two people looked at each other, and then both of them shook their heads with wry smiles on their faces. This second senior brother like him was good at everything, but he was a bit rigid.
The young man leaning against the ancient pine suddenly thought of a possibility and said, "Tell me, did those two people at the end see something?"
The young man squatting on the ground frowned and said: "Probably not, this is the meticulous work of the second senior brother. If it is seen through at once, where will the second senior brother's face be put?"
When he finished speaking, he realized that he had said the wrong thing. The second senior brother was reading a book beside him. He immediately looked at the second senior brother with some fear.
Sure enough, second senior brother Fu Jing Fubo's face showed some fluctuations, and his brows furrowed slightly.
This second senior brother is not only old-fashioned, but also very arrogant.
The young man leaning against the tree hurriedly changed the topic and said: "Let's not talk about this for now, why is the third senior sister not here?"
The young man squatting on the ground shook his head and said: "Who knows, Master may have other plans. Didn't he say that this year's general election will have two rounds? I guess Third Senior Sister is busy with this."
When the young man leaning against the tree heard this, he looked at Yamashita with some pity and said: "Third Senior Sister is responsible for the second round? God bless, I hope these guys can survive..."
If those people participating in the general election at Yamashita could hear the discussions of these people at this moment, they would definitely be surprised, because they didn't even look at Yamashita. They just relied on their perception to understand the situation clearly. Zhenwuxian
The sect is indeed worthy of its reputation.
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Qin Ze and Gong Xueji were still climbing the mountain slowly. They were taking their time. Qin Ze looked relaxed and admired the beautiful scenery around him from time to time. Compared with Qin Ze's leisure, Gong Xueji seemed much more preoccupied. She
She knew that Qin Ze must have a reason for doing this, but she couldn't figure it out. There was nothing strange about the stone steps. At this moment, those closest to them had already moved a long distance away from them, and they looked up.
Only a few black spots can be seen from a distance. If this continues, can it be said that the two people will be eliminated in the first round?
Qin Ze saw Gong Xueji's thoughts and smiled slightly: "Don't worry, running so hard now is just a useless waste of energy. Do you dare to make a bet?"
Gong Xueji frowned slightly and said, "Huh? What kind of bet are you making?"
Qin Ze raised his head and glanced at the endless stone steps, and said with a smile: "In less than an hour, we will catch up with the people in front of us."
When Gong Xueji heard this, she smiled and said, "Are you so confident? Our current speed is no faster than a snail."
Qin Ze smiled slightly and said, "Have you heard the story of the tortoise and the hare? Now we are the tortoise, and they are the rabbits, but in the end it was the tortoise that won."
Gong Xueji smiled and said: "I can't guess what you are thinking, but seeing that you are so confident, I will believe you once. As for this bet, forget it."
Qin Ze held Gong Xueji's hand lovingly and said, "Don't worry, when have I ever let you down?"
Gong Xueji blushed and snorted softly.
The two of them continued walking slowly up the mountain.
An hour later, Gong Xueji was surprised to find that those who were ahead of her and Qin Ze had indeed slowed down. The small group of people who were the closest were now sitting on both sides of the stone steps to rest. Their expressions seemed very tired.
And seems a little depressed?
Qin Ze said at this time: "The real challenge is next, hold on."
Gong Xueji nodded. Although she didn't know what challenge Qin Ze was talking about, seeing the faces of those resting on both sides, she knew that the next step would not be easy.
Those who were resting saw that Qin Ze and Gong Xueji were catching up. There was no movement on their faces. They all had their heads lowered, looking desperate and depressed.
At this time, Qin Ze said: "Let's go."
Gong Xueji said nothing and followed Qin Ze side by side up the stone steps in front.
However, when Gong Xueji's foot fell, she felt as if she was struck by lightning. At this moment, it seemed as if a big mountain was pressing on her shoulders. Her steps were extremely heavy. And with this heaviness, she felt pain like needles all over her body.
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"This is!?" Gong Xueji showed a surprised expression. No wonder those people stopped moving forward when they got here. Not to mention the sudden weight, this kind of pain is unbearable for ordinary people, let alone having to bear it at the same time.
This kind of pain is like carrying a mountain while climbing?!
Qin Ze's expression was not relaxed at the moment. Although he expected that it would become difficult from here on out, he did not expect that this would be the result.
"Concentrate, try to conserve your strength, and hold on." Qin Ze gritted his teeth and said something. Gong Xueji nodded and started walking up the mountain with Qin Ze, still at a very slow speed.
Now Gong Xueji finally understands why those people stayed. The pain can be endured, but the weight will not be reduced. They have tried their best to climb the mountain from the beginning. When they get here, their strength has been exhausted, and their condition is not enough to cope with this sudden change. They can
It is said that starting from here is a watershed, and some people are destined to be eliminated.
The two people went up, hesitating about the reason for the ban on stone steps. The speed of the two of them was even slower than before, but their positions were getting closer and closer. Along the way, many people who were ahead of them sat down in frustration and decadence.
On both sides of the stone steps, they were exhausted and could no longer move forward. The only thing waiting for them was elimination.
Some people who originally knew about the conflict between Qin Ze and Wei Xianrong at the foot of the mountain couldn't help but be stunned when they saw Qin Ze's figure. This kid was actually still moving forward!?
At this moment, these people had mixed feelings. They recalled that they looked down on this person who was called a bumpkin by Wei Xianrong at the foot of the mountain. But now they are still climbing mountains, and they are destined to be eliminated. Who is stronger?
They didn't even dare to raise their heads and look directly at Qin Ze, because they were ashamed...
But they don't know that even if they raise their heads, they won't meet Qin Ze's eyes, because Qin Ze doesn't even bother to take a look at these people. He has only one goal, and that is to reach the top!
Qin Ze and Gong Xueji, who were originally at the bottom of the order, have now reached the top 20. Many people have given up and continue climbing. Some people have been overtaken by Qin Ze and Gong Xueji because of the huge physical exertion. Whenever
When Qin Ze passed by them, these people looked incredulous. They could never imagine why this person who should have been eliminated at the end or long ago appeared here!
Finally, there were only a few figures left in front of Qin Ze and Gong Xueji, but those who stood out in front were actually Wei Xianrong, Zheng Feipeng and the young man in simple clothes.
At this moment, these three people were also sweating profusely. They were obviously trying their best to hold on. Being able to maintain the lead from the bottom of the mountain to now shows the strength of these three people.
At this time, Wei Xianrong turned around inadvertently and was stunned.
Because he saw Qin Ze and Gong Xueji, both of whom were heading here with determined faces.