On the path towards the peak of the array formation hill.

The peak was right in front of him. Jiang Lan only needed to raise his head slightly to see it.

There should be one last test.

He only had one last portion of Dao Comprehension Tea left.

He wasn't sure if this final trial would be difficult or not.

If it was too difficult, he would have to use the last portion of Dao Comprehension Tea.

There was nothing to be reluctant about.

Since the start, he had already planned to thoroughly understand all the array formations along the way.

If he did not get to comprehend the last array formation, this trip would not be as fruitful as it could be.

No one knew if the final step was important, so Jiang Lan didn't plan on missing it.

Even if he did not have the assistance of the Dao Comprehension Tea in the future.

Whether or not he would need it in the future was another matter, but he knew that he needed it now.

He would not hesitate.

Jiang Lan walked step by step towards the peak of the hill.

He wasn't sure how many months had passed, but he knew that he was completely different from before he entered the mountain.

He felt that if he were to look at the array formations he had set up in the Ninth Summit previously now, it would be as if he was looking at his childhood self.

Young and tender.

Ta!

Ta!

Jiang Lan maintained his calmness as he slowly approached the peak.

He wasn't worried about any problems. No matter what they were, he could break through it.

This was the confidence that had been built up in him over the past few days.

However, he did not let his confidence turn into arrogance.

He walked the path step by step steadily.

His confidence stemmed from his constant advancement.

However, Jiang Lan frowned very quickly. He discovered that there were no traces of a formation on the peak, or rather, there were only traces of light.

The array formation seemed to be glowing.

He then walked towards the light.

Or rather, as he walked towards the light, the light became even brighter.

"Has it already ended?"

Jiang Lan guessed.

Although he was puzzled, he did not retreat and continued forward.

There must be something ahead.

Soon, Jiang Lan arrived at the top of the hill and saw a pavilion. There was a stone tablet in the pavilion with many words on it.

Out of curiosity, he walked over.

Not long after, he stood in front of the stone tablet. There were many different words written on it, and every sentence was different.

"The most important thing about array formations is the foundation. One can't overestimate himself."

"The path of cultivation is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will fall back."

"To set goals for yourself. To work hard."

"Slacking off is an obstacle to becoming an immortal."

"…"

Jiang Lan took a brief look and discovered that these words were most likely left behind by those who reached the summit.

At this moment, a light flashed and a pen and paper appeared in front of him.

"Does it want me to leave a message too?"

Jiang Lan instantly understood. However, what should he write?

One step at a time?

Or take a small step forward to achieve a big leap in progress?

Jiang Lan lowered his eyebrows. He was a bit hesitant.

However, he soon knew what to write.

Then, he grabbed his pen and started writing.

…

Below the array formation hill.

"It's starting. This Senior Brother is starting to write."

"It's been a long time since I've seen Senior Brothers and Senior Sister leaving a message at the peak of the hill. I wonder what this Senior Brother will write."

"If he writes it well, he can reach the top, right?"

"Up until now, he still hasn't reached first place. It all depends on what he writes now. If what he writes is good, there is a possibility of him reaching the first place."

"Who on earth is this person? He had killed his way up out of the blue from nowhere. He has even climbed to the peak and is given a chance to leave a message."

"He has started writing. Let's see what he has to write."

Xiao Yu looked at the figure on the peak of the hill. It was impossible to see him clearly from the foot of the hill.

However, she suspected that he was the Junior Brother of the Ninth Summit.

Miao Yue stood behind the hall, also looking at Jiang Lan.

"What will you write?"

Whether it was good or not was not decided by her. It was by the stone tablet.

That was no ordinary stone tablet.

However, she didn't tell Jiang Lan anything about this matter before as she hadn't expected him to really reach the peak. It was probably difficult for him to write anything without preparation.

At this moment, Miao Yue saw the pen move.

Words began to appear on the array formation hill.

Everyone on the Fifth Summit could see it.

In a few seconds, a large word could be seen.

"Heaven?"

Someone immediately saw the word.

They didn't say much, instead looking on at what words were coming out next.

Miao Yue looked at this word, frowning slightly.

Didn't Senior Brother teach his disciple how to write?

However, she was soon surprised.

Because the last three words soon appeared.

The moment these four words appeared, Jiang Lan stopped writing.

He had finished writing.

"Heh, this does suit him."

Miao Yue was somewhat surprised and understood what Jiang Lan was writing.

"This…"

Everyone below the array formation hill was surprised.

For a moment, they were speechless.

"Heaven rewards the diligent?"

Xiao Yu stared blankly at these four words as they emitted boundless light.

It was as if the heavens and earth acknowledged these words.

"It must be Junior Brother," Xiao Yu thought to herself.

She knew that Jiang Lan's talent wasn't high, but she also knew that Jiang Lan had never given up on himself.

He, who had been working hard and had a lot of resources, did not relax at all.

After all, who among those in the Golden Core Realm would go into seclusion for 30 years straight and leave the summit a few times in 100 years.

"The heavens reward the diligent. When I see these words, I don't know why but I keep feeling a burning desire. I want to go back and work hard."

"Me too. I feel an emotion I can't put into words. But I'm not talented enough. I don't know if hard work will help."

"Even those with good talent have not relaxed. Where did you even get the nerves to say otherwise?"

"He's in first place now, look."

At this moment, the blank tab on the ranking list was surprisingly first.

…

Jiang Lan looked at the four words and put down his pen.

"Heaven rewards the diligent?"

He felt that it suited the words left behind by these people.

It was just a deduction.

Did this count?

It probably did.

However, he had the system.

But even so, he had never given up on himself.

If he could walk faster, he would not choose to walk slower.

With such an opportunity, he naturally wanted to walk faster and further.

He wanted to take the initiative to become stronger and not wait to become stronger.

When Jiang Lan was about to leave, those four words disappeared and were imprinted on the top of the stone tablet.

The heavens rewarded the diligent. These four words occupied the highest position on the tablet.

"The words don't look good. Fortunately, there's no signature. The person who comes up later won't know that it's me."

Jiang Lan didn't mind.

And there shouldn't be many people who could come up.

No one would notice that his handwriting was ugly.

Even if there was a signature, it was not a big problem.

Jiang Lan turned around and left.

He wanted to see Martial Aunt Miao Yue and ask her to guide him.

…

"Do you know how long has passed?"

Miao Yue looked at the returning Jiang Lan and spoke coldly.

At this time, Jiang Lan was standing in the main hall, feeling that his Martial Aunt's words contained a hint of anger.

"It should have been more than six months," Jiang Lan replied in a low voice.

He couldn't be sure until he saw the time.

"Tomorrow is the big day of your engagement." Miao Yue's calm voice sounded.

"Huh?" Jiang Lan was shocked.

Two years had passed?

Of course, two years passing was not a problem. The problem was that he was actually getting engaged tomorrow?

However, he soon calmed down. Although he didn't know exactly how much time had passed since he went up the mountain, he was sure that two years had yet to pass.

"Your reaction is quite fast." Miao Yue looked at the calm Jiang Lan, asking curiously.

"Were you shocked because two years have passed, or because of the engagement?"

Jiang Lan was silent for a moment before he spoke softly.

"I am unprepared for it if it's tomorrow."