Freed from the hindrance of the toxins, the seven's speed instantly increased severalfold. They swiftly crossed the third level of Purgatory and arrived at the fourth.
This was the Sword Mountain and the Sword Array.
Here, blade gleams crisscrossed the land and Sword Qi pierced the clouds. Anyone who entered the Array would suffer the agony of a thousand cuts.
However, the Silver Blood Guard altered their Array, shifting its power from purification to an impenetrable defense. The Sword Mountain and Sword Array were now powerless against them.
And so, with their Array activated, the Silver Blood Guard's pace surged. In a short time, they cleared three successive stages, pulling far ahead into a commanding lead.
Regarding the Silver Blood Guard's decision to advance using an Array, none of the Cultivators watching the trial voiced any criticism.
