Pirates: Get the Ice Demon Slayer Magic at the beginning

After the talent test, the atmosphere in the square gradually stabilized. Everyone completed their talent tests one by one. Although some people performed well, there was no "unparalleled genius" as expected. After a period of waiting, the elders of Tianxing Sect finally walked to the front of the stage and scanned the people below.

One of the elders in white robes stood tall and straight, with a calm and majestic look in his eyes. He stood in the center of the square and cleared his throat quietly. Everyone fell silent and focused their eyes on him.

"The talent tests for everyone have been completed. Next up is the second round of the assessment, the 'Test of Breakthrough'."

His voice was powerful and resonant, echoing throughout the square. His tone was calm but serious, which made all participants hold their breath, waiting nervously and expectantly for him to continue.

"This second round of assessment will be conducted in the trial tower left by the founder of our Tianxing Sect - the 'Phantom Spirit Tower.'" The elder pointed with his hand, and a quaint little tower suddenly rose up on one side of the square. The tower was not high, with about three floors, and each floor exuded a faint spiritual light, as if carrying the sediment of countless years.

"Although this tower is small, it is a space of its own. Anyone who enters the tower will face a 'phantom clone' that matches your talent and strength. These phantoms will completely copy your current cultivation, skills, and even combat experience, and will be exactly the same as you. The enemy you will face is another version of yourself."

As soon as these words came out, a low-pitched discussion broke out in the square. Facing "another self" sounded more difficult than ordinary trials. After all, all of one's strengths and weaknesses were clear to him, and defeating such an opponent was by no means an easy task.

"And your goal is to defeat this clone and pass the three levels of the tower. The time it takes to pass the levels will be recorded. If you cannot complete it within the specified time, it will be considered a failure."

The elder paused, his eyes full of meaning, "The Phantom Spirit Tower not only tests your strength, but also your character. When facing your clones, only by fully understanding and controlling yourself can you truly break through."

Hearing this, Ye Fan's heart moved slightly. This kind of test is very interesting. Being able to face an opponent who is exactly the same as oneself also means that one must conduct a deep analysis of oneself through fighting.

The elder continued, "The difficulty of each level will gradually increase. It will not only test your combat ability, but also your determination and will. There is no shortcut to this test, and no one can pass it easily. Only in the process of truly defeating yourself can you move to a higher level."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the square became even more tense. Everyone had different expressions on their faces. Some were full of confidence in this assessment, their eyes revealed their eagerness to try; others seemed a little anxious and apprehensive, obviously feeling pressured by this extremely difficult assessment.

Seeing this, the elder nodded slightly and continued, "Remember, this assessment is not only to test your talent and combat effectiveness, but also to screen out those disciples who truly have potential. Tianxing Sect does not accept mediocre people. Only those who have courage, perseverance, and the ability to break through themselves are qualified to join our sect."

He waved his hand, and the door of the Phantom Tower slowly opened. A soft spiritual light flowed out from the tower, as if welcoming the challengers who were about to enter.

"The number of people who can enter the tower each time is limited. Please maintain order and enter in sequence." The elder said calmly, but with unquestionable majesty. "Those who are ready can line up. Those who pass the level successfully will be qualified to join the Tianxing Sect."

Everyone focused their attention, and the monks in the square began to walk nervously towards the tower, ready to take on this extremely challenging trial.

Ye Fan stood beside Lina, staring at the small Phantom Spirit Tower. He knew that this would be a test against himself, perhaps more important than the talent test. Ye Fan always had a clear understanding of his own strength, but he did not take it lightly. The previous talent test results made him understand that he could not rely solely on talent, and more efforts and practice were the only way to reach a higher level.

Lina said softly to Ye Fan: "The assessment of the Phantom Spirit Tower does not seem to be simple, especially facing your own clone, it may be much more difficult than we imagined."

Ye Fan nodded slightly, "Yes, facing another self means that all the advantages and disadvantages will be exposed. Defeating the other party is equivalent to defeating yourself. This is a huge test of your character."

Neither of them said anything more, but they were prepared in their hearts. They knew that this assessment was of great significance, not only determining whether they could enter the Tianxing Sect, but also related to the direction of their future practice.

As the team gradually moved forward, the atmosphere in the square became more and more tense. Everyone was quietly gathering their own strength, preparing for this showdown with themselves.

"Next, prepare to enter the tower." The elder's voice rang out in the square, breaking the brief silence.

Ye Fan took a deep breath and walked to the tower gate with Lina. They looked at each other with a determined look in their eyes. No matter what kind of test they would face next, they decided to go all out.

The spiritual light in the tower flickered slightly, as if welcoming their arrival. Ye Fan and Lina stepped into the tower, and the trial journey began.

The moment Ye Fan and Lina stepped into the Phantom Spirit Tower, the scene in front of them changed instantly. The originally simple little tower had become a world of its own. The surroundings were no longer narrow tower walls, but a vast battlefield. The ground was paved with black crystals, reflecting a faint light, and the air was filled with a faint spiritual fluctuation. The sky seemed endless and far away, as if it had isolated all the noise from the outside world, leaving only this quiet and solemn space.

The stone slabs under my feet exuded a hint of coldness, and the surrounding environment seemed like a wilderness battlefield, empty and lifeless. Occasionally, a gust of wind blew, bringing up dust in the distance. The silence here was extremely depressing, as if foreshadowing an unknown danger that was about to come.

Ye Fan and Lina looked at each other and understood in their hearts that this was the first level of the Phantom Spirit Tower and everything was about to begin.

"Be prepared," Ye Fan reminded in a low voice with a serious look.

Just before they finished speaking, the air around them suddenly turned cold, and a strange force surged from all directions. The two of them felt nervous, and the air in front of them gradually twisted, as if a layer of water curtain was stirred up. Suddenly, on the ground in front of them, a flash of light appeared, and two familiar figures slowly condensed.

Those were two clones that looked exactly like Ye Fan and Lina!

The appearance, temperament, and even aura of the clone are exactly the same as theirs. Ye Fan's clone has a pair of dark eyes with a sharp light, and the same spiritual fluctuations are emanating from his body, as if saying: "I am you."

The same thing happened to Lina's clone. She gently gathered her silver hair and looked coldly at the real Lina, like her cold reflection.

"The first level of the Phantom Spirit Tower is to fight against yourself." Lina's eyes sank slightly, and then she summoned the spiritual sword in her hand, her eyes became alert and sharp.

Ye Fan frowned slightly. He had heard about the unique test of the Phantom Spirit Tower, but when he really faced "another self", he still felt a chill. This was not an easy battle, because the opponent knew all of his strengths and weaknesses, just like looking in a mirror, and even a hint of hidden tactics could not be concealed.

The clones of the two obviously did not intend to give them too much time to think. Just when Ye Fan and Lina were ready for battle, the clones suddenly moved!

"Shua!" Ye Fan's clone rushed towards him like lightning, and his speed was no less than his original body. With a flash of light in his hand, he swung a sharp sword directly at Ye Fan's chest. This sword was fast, accurate and ruthless, without any unnecessary movements, as if it had been honed through countless battles.

Ye Fan reacted quickly, his footsteps staggered, his spiritual power surged, and he dodged sideways in an instant, striking back with the long sword in his hand. However, his clone had anticipated it, and with a flick of his wrist, the swords staggered, and the two swords met in the air, sparks flew, and Qi burst out.

"Every move he makes is exactly the same as mine..." Ye Fan's heart sank. The opponent's reaction speed and combat experience were not inferior to his at all. It could even be said that he had completely copied his fighting style.

The battle on Lina's side was equally fierce. Her clone was also merciless, swinging the spirit sword in his hand with a brilliant light, and the sword energy like ice directly attacked Lina. Faced with such a precise attack, Lina had to deal with it with all her strength, but every time she counterattacked, the clone seemed to predict her movements and easily resolved her offensive.

"Damn it, this is exactly like fighting myself." Lina cursed in her heart. She also realized the trickiness of this battle. The clone was not only her mirror image, but also a complete embodiment of all her inner fighting habits.

As time went by, the battle between Ye Fan and Lina became more intense. Their clones seemed to be a mirror that completely reflected themselves. No matter how they changed their moves, their clones could quickly respond accordingly.

Ye Fan frowned, knowing that this would only lead to a stalemate. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration, and a bold idea came to his mind - if the opponent completely copied his fighting style, could he deliberately reveal a flaw to induce the opponent to make a wrong judgment?

Thinking of this, Ye Fan's eyes focused and he suddenly slowed down his attack, his movements seeming a little sluggish.

Sure enough, the clone immediately seized the opportunity and accelerated its attack. The sword stabbed towards Ye Fan's chest fiercely, as fast as lightning. At this moment, Ye Fan suddenly exploded, and his originally sluggish movements suddenly accelerated. The sword in his hand rolled out like a dragon, instantly blocking all the clone's retreat routes.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the clone's sword was completely suppressed by Ye Fan's attack. Then Ye Fan seized the opportunity, and with a burst of spiritual power, he repelled the clone and finally reversed the situation.

"It really works." Ye Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Since the other party had completely copied himself, as long as he broke his usual fighting habits, he could disrupt the rhythm of the clone.

On the other side, Lina also noticed Ye Fan's changes and immediately realized the mystery. She analyzed calmly in her heart and quickly found a flaw, then changed her attack method and introduced the clone into her rhythm.

As the two adjusted their strategies, the rhythm of the clones was gradually disrupted, and the offensive became much more chaotic. In the end, Ye Fan and Lina seized the opportunity and defeated their respective clones with thunder strikes.

"Bang!" The clone turned into a burst of light and dissipated into the air, and the scene returned to calm.

Ye Fan and Lina breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was only the first level, they already felt a lot of pressure. It was not easy to fight against themselves, especially because it consumed a lot of energy and will.

"It seems that the next level will not be easy." Ye Fan said in a low voice, with a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

Lina nodded and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "This is just the beginning. We must be prepared for more difficult times."

The two adjusted their states and continued to move towards the second floor of the Phantom Spirit Tower. As they stepped into the next floor, the light flashed again, and a new challenge was waiting for them.