However, amongst the uncontrollable disciples of the Spirit Devouring Mountain, only the top 10 rankers were easily able to achieve such a feat. Other disciples, even the chief disciples of each peak, needed some luck to reach it.

"As expected of a ranker. 7 paths of ablution are so easy for them." On a certain mountain peak, Mubarak's eyes were filled with envy and admiration. Each of the top 10 rankers owned a small area in the energy reservoir which was rich in duct beasts. Unlike other disciples like them who could only painstakingly run all over the place to search.

The prince smiled when he heard this. "I feel she will not stop at 7-paths this time."

Mubarak was stunned. "Could senior sister Ella be attempting an 8-paths of ablution? That would require the Duct Creation Energy crystal of a 1000 feet duct beast."

By the side, James also cast a glance at Ezra and said, "Junior brother should not spout such nonsense. You're still too inexperienced and it's also your first time here at the energy reservoir. It's only natural that you do not know how difficult it is to find and slay a 1000 feet duct beast.

The only one to have succeeded over the years is senior brother Sith Wiggins. All nine of the other rankers have tried all means and methods but were ultimately unable to achieve the 8-paths of ablution"

His meaning was clear. He was rebuking Ezra for spouting nonsense, and not understanding the difficulty of the 8 paths.

Zhou Yuan was naturally able to discern the hidden mockery within the former's words, Ezra's gaze changed, deadly aura enveloped him as he stepped towards James. The atmosphere changed, and even Mubarak was alarmed. 

However, that aura remained for mere a few seconds, Ezra came back to its former self and said in a low but terrifying tone. "Sith Wiggins this, Sith Wiggins that… does he massage his dick with honey, if not then why are you all so dying to suck it?"

Everyone was shocked, no one spoke after Ezra. Slowly, everyone regained their senses, James was bubbling in anger.

"You newbie bastard, I am your seni-" Before he could say, countless gasps and yelps suddenly shook the area as gaze after gaze looked towards the altar in shock.

James was also affected, hurriedly raising his head to look as the expression on his face soon turned rigid.

Ella waved her hand as a half foot large crystal slowly pulsed with energy. One could just barely make out the silhouette of a basilisk within the flowing essence within it.

"That is… that is a 1000 feet duct beast Duct creation Energy crystal?!" Countless cries of surprise rang out across the area.

No one had expected Ella to have the crystal of a 1000 feet duct beast. Didn't this mean that she was going to attempt 8 paths today?! This was something that only Sith Wiggins had achieved in the past.

"Senior sister Ella is truly amazing. I can't believe she managed to obtain a 1000 feet duct beast crystal without anyone knowing!"

"Didn't Wilson Sallow and Govrin also enter the energy reservoir previously? They must have gone to compete for the 1000 feet duct beast. But they're no longer anywhere to be found, could they have lost to senior sister Ella?"

"Heh heh, it seems that everyone has underestimated senior sister Ella. Who knows, senior brother Wilson and senior sister Ella's rankings amongst the top 10 rankers might change in the near future."

***

The eyes of the numerous whispering disciples were filled with admiration, unable to stop the endless string of praises for Ella Abella

Although there were several Blood Slaughterer Peak disciples that strongly supported Wilson, they were after all too few in number, and their objections were swiftly overwhelmed by the Colleen Evil Peak's lasses.

Surprise was also revealed on the faces of Aily and the rest. She gazed at Ella's figure and mumbled, "I can't believe that Ella is so formidable that even Wilson lost to her."

Ella was about to reach the 8 paths of ablution, an act that would destroy Sith Wiggin's sole dominance over this achievement. As Sith Wiggins's die-hard supporter, Aily naturally felt somewhat regretful, but it was still ultimately an outcome she could accept. After all, Ella was the 4th rank holder in Outer Mountain.

While countless gazes were shocked, Wilson, dressed in black, stood with his hands behind his back on one of the mountain peaks. His face was somewhat frosty as he watched the altar in the sky, while his hands involuntarily clenched.

Beside him, Govrin sighed and said, "I did not expect that senior sister Ella would ultimately beat us to it."

Wilson was expressionless. His gaze suddenly turned towards a certain hill in the distance where Ezra Zephyr and other figures could be seen. As the former gazed at the two of them, his expression could not help but turn a little colder.

If not for the interference of this man, how could that crystal have ended up in Ella's hands.

Ella paid no attention to the uproar the appearance of the 1000 feet duct beast crystal had caused. Her hand suddenly clenched as the crystal shattered, the Duct Essence within it flowing down onto the stone pillar.

~HHIISSSS~

A dazzling radiance immediately exploded. It was followed by the low hiss of a basilisk. Everyone watched in excitement as another silhouette emerged from the stone pillar and coiled around Ella. 

8-paths! The entire place exploded into noise!

Ella slightly lifted her eyes, gazing at the 8-paths in 8 silhouettes as she sighed faintly. Soon after, she ceased hesitating and took in a deep breath.

The 8 silhouettes hissed as they began to descend one after another, pouring into Ella's head.

Spiritual energy churned around her, forming a seemingly endless mist that gradually enveloped Ella's figure.

However, spiritual energy undulations continued to pulse from it, rippling through the world around her.

After such a long time, the 8 paths of ablution finally appeared again in the sky above the energy reservoir.