Looking at the eager anticipation in Li Hengsheng's eyes, Zhou Jun chuckled. Those who had never challenged the nine-tier Battle Pavilion all wore the same expression before they went. He himself was no different back then.

Another stubborn one.

Many disciples initially thought they were the chosen ones, challenging the nine-tier Battle Pavilion, only to be beaten into self-isolation by the guardians. Some even developed inner demons.

Their cultivation eventually stagnated and remained so until their death.