Jared nodded, then headed toward the mountaintop with Wyatt and the others.
He was certain that once they reached the mountaintop, the majority of the alchemists would surely be there.
But shortly after they had set off, a series of loud sounds unexpectedly split the air.
Rumble!
Crack!
Bolts of lightning suddenly shot from the mountaintop, striking the ground a near distance from Jared and the others.
At that moment, several deep crates were instantly carved into the mountainside from the lightning. Fragments of rock flew toward the crowd.
Upon witnessing that scene, many alchemists were rooted to the spot in shock.
With a casual wave of his hand, Jared conjured a shield and blocked off the fragments of rock. Otherwise, many would have been undoubtedly injured.
“What’s going on here? No one has broken through, so where did this lightning tribulation come from?” Wyatt wondered, greatly perplexed.
“This isn’t lightning tribulation.”
Jared lifted his gaze to the sky. There were no lightning tribulation clouds overhead, so he was sure that the lightning was not lightning tribulation.
“Isn’t lightning tribulation? What is it, then?” Wyatt asked.
“It’s probably a test, one from Medicine God?” Jared reckoned.
“A test? What do you mean? Why is there such a thing as Medicine God’s test?”
Wyatt was very much puzzled. All the way here, there hasn’t been any test from Medicine God!
“President Chance, surely, you didn’t travel all this way without encountering any danger?” Jared asked, curious.
“Not really. We did encounter some demon beasts, but we managed to slay them all. There weren’t any other dangers!”
Wyatt shook his head.
“It seems that people ascending the mountain from different directions encounter different tests.”
Jared then recounted his experience to the man, especially the fact that he encountered a light curtain and toxic mist.
All those were considered tests.
After Wyatt had listened to it all, his expression turned solemn. He had never heard of any test associated with ascending Cauldron Peak, but from the look of things right then, reaching the mountaintop and obtaining Medicine God’s legacy wasn’t as easy as he had thought.
“Quick, look, Mr. Chance!” Sigurd exclaimed, pointing at the sky.
Streams of blue light materialized from the top of Cauldron Peak and gathered in the sky. Following that, countless flashes of lightning weaved and brewed within the blue light, accompanied by the crackling sounds of thunder.
It was as if the bolts of lightning would strike down any moment. Given the sheer amount, there was likely nowhere for everyone to take cover even if they wanted to do so.
“We’re in trouble now. Do we truly have nowhere to hide? I wonder how the lightning power is and whether we can withstand it with our cultivation,” Wyatt mused, his brows furrowed.
Boom!
No sooner had the words left his lips than a flash of lightning shot down and struck an alchemist directly.
The alchemist spurted blood on the spot and collapsed to the ground, severely injured.
Although he didn’t die, he was gravely injured. Without a doubt, another hit would spell the end of his life.
Upon witnessing that scene, everyone was shaken to the core.
Wyatt directed everyone to start treating the alchemist who had been struck and sustained severe injuries.
But at that moment, the lightning grew increasingly denser, threatening to strike down anytime.
At that, everyone was at a loss. Wearing grim expressions, they all looked at Wyatt.
As the president, the man was their only hope for a solution.
However, Wyatt was also at a complete loss right then, his face a picture of anxiety.
In the face of the sudden test of lightning, he seemed helpless, while the alchemists had panic and fear written on their faces, uncertain of what to do.
Conversely, the look in Jared’s eyes was extraordinarily resolute. He was acutely aware that in such a time of crisis, someone had to step out and guide everyone through it.
“Stay calm, everyone!” His voice pierced through the thunder, sounding exceptionally composed. “We must stand united and face this test together. I believe that as long as we work together, we will surely find a way to break it.”
As he spoke, he began to survey his surroundings, attempting to discern a pattern to avoid the lightning or locate a safe area.
