"I'll make sure you know exactly who won't live to see tomorrow's sun!"
The man's expression turned cold, though in his heart, he'd already made up his mind.
"I imagine you've all heard that our Locke Family possesses a supreme fire-attribute treasure called the Deep-Frost Iceflame. It's thanks to this treasure that our clan's cultivation speed far surpasses ordinary people."
Hugo Locke kept speaking without pause.
But the moment the words "Deep-Frost Iceflame" left his mouth, the expressions of everyone around grew complicated.
Some faces lit up with excitement, others were worried, and a few even showed real fear.
"Every time the Dao-Trial Gathering begins, that's when the fire path is at its most intense. In the past, those of us with Locke bloodline always took the lead—the stronger your bloodline, the better you can withstand the flames and resist the heatwave."
Trent Locke glanced at the fifty outsiders standing nearby and spoke in a low voice, "Looks like the Old Patriarch plans to have these outsiders take the lead this time?"
"Most of them are at the Vajra realm. Projecting inner strength outward should be enough to withstand the first wave of heat."
Mason Locke nodded in agreement.
He shot Evan Lin a cold smile. "Let's see how that kid dies later!"
Beside him, Yvette Locke frowned deeply, lost in thought.
"Today's Dao-Trial Gathering rules are simple. The cliff ahead will soon open a path. Your first task is to enter the mountain, walk about a hundred meters, and reach the stone pavilion. Anyone who gets inside the pavilion moves on to the second stage!"
"Of course, let me say this up front: the Locke Family's Dao-Trial Gathering is dangerous at every step. If anyone wants to quit, now's your last chance!"
Hugo Locke's voice rang out, every word powerful and clear.
"I came to the Locke Family just to see what this Dao-Trial Gathering is all about. If I get first place, even better! If you're starting, then hurry up and start already!" Warren Hu laughed heartily.
He was brimming with confidence, every word full of swagger.
"Exactly! We haven't even started, so who'd quit now?"
"I came here for first place too! If I win, I'll ride the Locke Family's fame across Jiangsu and Zhejiang—my name will blow up! We've come this far, there's no turning back now! Just hope your trial isn't too easy!"
His words drew a chorus of agreement from the crowd.