The steps that gradually ascend are like a spiritual snake coiling around the Tower of Heaven, looking up at it by the light of the candle, and it can't help but make people feel weak for a while.

"Maybe it's a great test for a child's physical strength. Morton said with a little worry: "But for our Royal Highness the Prince, it shouldn't be a problem." He looked at Ai Suyan and said calmly.

Before the words fell, Ai Suyan had already stepped up to the sixth floor of the stairs with an arrow step.

"This is far from the end of the journey, come on, Master!" he exclaimed. Morton smiled.

The whole process of climbing the stairs was hard and pleasant, and the two of them soon reached the middle of the 7,000-step ladder with their own expectations and dreams.

"Master, are you starting to gasp for breath?" Ai Suyan suddenly stopped and looked back at Morton, who was already sweating slightly on his forehead, "If it weren't for the urgent need for guidance ahead, I wouldn't want you to be overworked because of this." ”

Morton looked at the bottomless abyss of terror at his feet, the surrounding darkness, the torch in his hand was like the only light source in the endless void, through the faint candle flame, the prince Ai Suyan in his eyes was still eager to try and there was not a drop of sweat on his body.

"This child's physical strength is surprisingly abundant. Morton whispered to himself, "However, it may still not be as compatible as the Holy Sword." ”

At the same time, Ai Suyan's footsteps did not hesitate in the slightest, and a quarter of an hour later, the two of them were already at the highest level of the internal space of Falling Sword Peak.

"We are fortunate to be the ones chosen by the Falling Sword Peak, but at this moment, please look ahead of you. Morton said.

A flat and narrow square stone slab that seemed to hold two or three people standing side by side was hung by four iron chains at each corner, seemingly smoothly in front of them.

By the light of the fire, they found that the surface of the iron rope was rusty, but it was very strong to the touch, and the chain seemed to be connected to some kind of delicate gear structure upwards, and on the side of the stone slab, the other part of the four iron chains hung straight downward, and seemed to have some mysterious weight attached to it in the light of the fire. Ai Suyan looked at the bottomless dark world under his feet, and couldn't help but gasp.

"In ancient times, the machinery on the continent was far less advanced than it is today, so this 'vertical elevator', although rudimentary, was the only tool built at that time that could lead to the underground chamber. Morton explained calmly.

Ai Suyan let out a startled "ah".

"The elevator... Belch... For the sake of glory, it seems that I can only muster up the courage to stand up. He said distressedly.

However, the Sword Saint Morton took the lead and stood in the center of the elevator with ease.

The chains creaked and shook a few times, and at the same time, Essyan plucked up the courage to leap onto the stone slab, and Morton reached out his right hand to grasp a circular gear-like mechanism on the stone wall, and then struggled to turn it to the left.

The sound of the gears turning "boom boom" came from overhead, and then under the pull of the iron chain, the stone slab began to fall straight down with the two of them, the whirring wind around gradually sounded, and the craggy stones gradually flashed in front of him, Ai Suyan couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief.

"It's thrilling, but it's a lot of fun, and it's a power that's fascinating and dangerous. He said.

Morton nodded slightly: "It is said that in today's world, it happens that the Holy Wing Empire controls the most powerful and mysterious mechanical power in the continent, and the emperors of all dynasties have ignored the opposition of the outside world, claiming that 'mechanical power' is only a part of 'technology', and will eventually become the pillar of the world." ”

After that, he sighed slightly: "Okay, wait for the appearance of the underground world." ”

After some time, the elevator stopped running, and the two hurriedly stepped out of the stone slab, and the moment they landed, the stone slab was once again pulled up by some mysterious force and disappeared behind them.

"Now that we're underground, please keep going. Morton whispered to Asur.

The two of them continued to walk forward in the silent underground, and suddenly, a crimson light lit up the dark world in front of them for a moment.

This light is so beautiful and dazzling that it seems to be emitted by a torch burning in an ancient ceremony, and one can't help but cover one's eyes to contain the discomfort of suddenly facing a bright light in the dark.

After a long time, the light of the flame gradually faded a little, and at the same time, the two of them opened their eyes, and Morton let out an exclamation: "To this day, the 'Courage Trial' is still as difficult as it was back then?"

I saw a strong red flame, as if it was about to break out of the surrounding mountain barrier at any time, burning, impartially blocking the only way to the front in front of the two of them, like a gorgeous red flame wall, and the tongue of fire in it seemed to mock the weakness of the person in front of them.

"The road ahead has been blocked by flames, what do we do now?" Ai Suyan looked back at Morton, and his puzzlement was slightly revealed on his handsome face.

"The only way to pass the 'Courage Trial' of the Sword God Chamber and become the master of the Chamber is to walk through it as if nothing was there, and you can't turn back once, otherwise you will be out immediately. Morton said.

Ai Suyan looked back in surprise, "What? Walking through the flames? Is this something that ordinary people can do?"

Morton shook his head: "This is a profound illusion magic, but it is by no means a real flame that is enough to hurt people's bodies, have you noticed that although the surrounding temperature has risen, the stone wall has not shown the slightest sign of melting." ”

"I have been in this situation when I myself entered the Chamber of Secrets, so now, please step into the flames without fear of any danger, as you normally walk, and then no matter what terrible things appear before you, you must not turn back, let alone retreat or run away, understand?"

"For only true warriors who possess both courage and wisdom, and who are recognized by the God of Trials, are qualified to enter the Chamber of Secrets and see the mysteries of endless swordsmanship. Morton said solemnly.

Ai Suyan hesitated for a long time, looked at the overwhelming flames in front of him, involuntarily took a deep breath of cold air and slowly closed his eyes, and then unexpectedly, mustered up the courage to walk directly into the red flames, and in an instant, his body was completely submerged.

Morton looked worriedly at the back of the ten-year-old child in front of him who was gradually disappearing: "You must not turn back, child." He muttered silently in his heart.

In the seemingly turbulent sea of flames, Ai Suyan's mind was extremely calm.

At first, he was worried that the frantically scurrying tongues of fire would hurt his body, but after a while, he realized that these flames were really just some illusions, and the flames that seemed to be burning violently were actually fake fires that would not hurt anyone.

Although the tongue of fire touched his clothes countless times, it did not bring him the slightest pain, and as his steps progressed, Ai Suyan gradually became accustomed to the radiant environment around him, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but hang a hint of a smile.

"It turns out that the legendary test of courage is nothing more than that. ”

At the same time, Morton, who was outside the flames, couldn't help frowning.

"The dangers lurking in the flames are unpredictable, and if you are too careless, you will also suffer the consequences. ”

Time passed minute by minute, and the two people inside and outside the flames had a lot of thoughts in their minds.

After a while, a loud bang suddenly sounded in the ears of the Sword Saint Morton, and at the same time, it was accompanied by the sudden collapse of the flame barrier in front of him, the flames suddenly dissipated, and the red light that flowed red reflected the cold stone wall, and then disappeared in front of Morton's eyes like a meteor, and the surroundings quickly returned to a pitch-black situation.

An emaciated figure fell to one knee in exhaustion, panting as if it had been exerted far beyond the limits of his physical strength, and his hands fell to the ground, if it hadn't been for Morton's quick step forward and support his body, it was obvious that he would have fainted on the spot.

Although there was no panic in his blue pupils, there was some sad feeling for no reason, and large drops of sweat slid down from his forehead to the ground, like tiny pearls that were crystal clear and fine.

"Are you alright?" Su Yan?" Morton asked with concern, "What did you encounter in the fire?"

Ai Suyan struggled to his feet, and then began to speak.

"I underestimated the enemy, just a little bit, it turns out that this is the 'test of courage', it is really powerful. However, fortunately, I didn't look back, and no matter how sad I was at the time, I managed to get through it. ”

"After I've finished this experience, can we move on?" said Asuyan, who suddenly changed his words and looked at the Sword Saint Morton with a puzzled expression.

Morton nodded: "The flames have dissipated, this proves that you have dispelled the danger and obtained the qualification to enter the secret room, let's rest for a while, you can first tell us about the situation in the fire just now, and then we can continue after a while, okay?"

Ai Suyan nodded: "In the flames just now, I encountered an extremely difficult and terrifying thing. ”

"To be honest, I definitely don't want to re-experience this feeling. ”