Core Disciple Test

Four days had passed since his encounter with the fiery lion, and the landscape had gradually transformed. Lush plains gave way to rolling hills dotted with majestic peaks, their snow-capped summits scraping the sky.

And then, on the sixth day, it appeared. A sight that sent a tremor of awe through Bai Yu. The Sword Emperor Gate.

Two colossal mountains, their bases shrouded in swirling mist, served as the gateposts. Atop each peak, a magnificent palace shimmered in the sunlight, its intricate architecture hinting at the power and prestige held within. But the true marvel was the bridge that spanned the space between the two mountains. It wasn't a physical structure, but a shimmering pathway of pure energy, pulsing with an otherworldly light.

is, then, was the entrance to the legendary Sword Emperor Gate. Its grandeur exceeded even Bai Yu's wildest imaginings. A surge of nervous excitement coursed through him. 

Bai Yu, eager to begin his trials, approached the majestic gates. However, his path was intercepted by vigilant guards. After a brief explanation of his desire to take the Core Disciple Test, he found himself waiting. Hours melted away, anticipation simmering within him. Finally, he was ushered into a vast arena, bathed in the harsh sunlight.

Across from him stood a solitary elder, his emerald green hair cascading down his shoulders. An aura of immense power emanated from the figure, the most potent Bai Yu had ever encountered. This, without a doubt, was a cultivator who had transcended the Law Domain Master Realm and stepped into the fabled Primordial Spirit Realm.

The elder's voice boomed across the arena, carrying an air of authority. "To directly qualify as a Core Disciple," he announced, "you must defeat three opponents – all at the Late Law Domain Master Realm."

Bai Yu, unfazed by the challenge, simply nodded in acknowledgement. As if on cue, three figures materialized on the opposite side of the arena. They were the top inner disciples of the Sword Emperor Gate, their expressions a mix of amusement and condescension.

One of them, a burly man with a booming voice, chuckled. "A mere Mid Law Domain Master? This will be over quickly, brothers!"

Ignoring their taunts, Bai Yu drew Snowflower, its polished surface reflecting the sunlight. A tense silence descended upon the arena, broken only by the rasp of steel against its sheath. The clash was about to begin.