Leaving the wilderness, the two made their way to a basin and found a natural cave for shelter.
Surprisingly, Augustus also knew how to enjoy life, as he pulled out various fine wines and food from his Space Ring.
"Brother Tu, once again I express my gratitude. Let me drink in your honor first!"
"It's nothing." Lu Hong took a light sip of the fine wine and then asked Augustus, "Is the Holy Light Path truly so weak they can't raise their heads against external threats?"
"Not at all," Augustus shook his head and explained, "It has to do with the challenge of the ninth gate."
"Why bring up the ninth gate all of a sudden? Is there something peculiar about it?" Lu Hong was quite intrigued by the Holy Light Path's challenge.
"Brother Tu, you may not know, this ninth gate is called 'Crushing the Sea,' and trialists must break apart a vast expanse of seawater with brute force in order to pass."
"Break apart a seawater?" Lu Hong was confused, "Can seawater be shattered?"
