516: Chapter 516 The end-of-month assessment is over!!

Seeing Ao Yuan fall unconscious, Qin Yan couldn't help but take a deep breath.

This battle was truly not easy.

The pressure Ao Yuan brought upon him was too great.

Dual Cultivation in Body Refining and Qi Refining, the Dragon Clan true form, the Black Flood Dragon River Domain, and powerful Martial Skills—every aspect was at a top-tier level.

He had also gone all out, using Blood Burst, Nirvana Spear Intent, Five Elements Block, Blood Mist Domain, Ice Flame Spear Technique...

He had pulled out almost all the trump cards he had on the surface before he finally defeated his opponent.

Fortunately, he won.

Qin Yan stood with his long spear, and the blood and Qi within his body instantly calmed down.

Golden light shimmered on the Fighting Arena, enveloping both Qin Yan and Ao Yuan.

In the next moment, the two figures disappeared from the Fighting Arena and returned to their respective thrones.

Qin Yan sat steadily on his throne, his expression calm and his breathing steady.

Ao Yuan, however, was supported by a golden light, landing limply on his seat, unconscious.

Nearby, healing Disciples immediately rushed forward to take him away for treatment.

Countless gazes from the surroundings simultaneously turned toward Qin Yan.

Those gazes were filled with shock and disbelief.

No one had expected—

That Qin Yan would win!

One must know that with Ao Yuan's strength, even among this batch of Disciples, he was enough to be ranked at the very front!

There were not many who could defeat him!

The Dragon Clan true form, Sixth-Rank Early Stage, Dual Cultivation in Body Refining and Qi Refining, the Black Flood Dragon River Domain...

Such a setup and such strength were enough to give any opponent a headache!

Yet, such a powerful Ao Yuan actually lost!

He lost to this Qin Yan from a remote planet!

He lost to this fifth rank late stage!

The surrounding Special Grade Disciples' gazes fell upon the long spear in Qin Yan's hand, their eyes narrowing.

Although the ice flames on the spear had been withdrawn, the residual aura was still startling.

That was a tiangang - exquisite grade Martial Skill!

And judging by the explosive power of those ice flames just now, it wasn't as simple as just reaching the initial entry level!

It was at least at Minor Achievement!

A tiangang - exquisite grade Martial Skill at Minor Achievement!

This Qin Yan has such a magnificent talent and such a strong foundation.

One must know that even with their natural talent, many of them had not Cultivated a tiangang - exquisite grade Martial Skill.

It wasn't that they didn't want to, but that they didn't have the time.

Cultivating a tiangang - exquisite grade Martial Skill required a massive investment of time and energy.

They also had to Cultivate Cultivation Techniques, raise their Realms, and comprehend various skills—where would they find that much time?

But Qin Yan had actually Cultivated it to Minor Achievement!

"This Qin Yan is truly a Prodigy capable of passing the Heavenly Stairway!"

Someone lamented.

"Aside from his Realm being a bit low, every other aspect is simply outrageously powerful!"

"It's a pity his Realm is too low. fifth rank late stage is his biggest flaw."

"Exactly. If his Realm were a bit higher, even if it were just Fifth Grade Peak, that battle just now wouldn't have been so difficult."

"But then again, he's only nineteen, right? A fifth rank late stage at nineteen is already very fast."

The surrounding Special Grade Disciples discussed one after another.

The battle just now had allowed them to clearly see Qin Yan's strength.

His Qi Refining had reached fifth rank late stage, which was quite good.

Even when they were at Qin Yan's age, they were only at that level.

However, his Body Refining was only at Fifth-Rank Early-stage, which was a bit of a gap compared to them.

To become a Special Grade Disciple, almost every one of them practiced Dual Cultivation!

Qi Refining and Body Refining were both indispensable.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be worthy of being called Special Grade Disciples.

Body Refining at Fifth-Rank Early-stage was indeed a bit low.

Qin Yan heard these words but only gave a faint smile.

He withdrew the moyuan spirit weapon into his body and plopped down onto his throne.

"This time, no one should come to challenge me anymore."

He thought to himself.

With the strength he had just displayed, it was enough for anyone to weigh their options.

If they wanted to challenge him, they would first have to consider if they had the same strength as Ao Yuan.

Then, he looked at the surrounding Fighting Arenas.

At this time, the number of Fighting Arenas in the air had decreased significantly.

Scattered about, only a dozen or so were still engaged in battle.

Clearly, many Prodigies had already completed their challenge journeys.

The winners sat steadily on their thrones;

The losers silently licked their wounds.

Qin Yan's gaze fell below and found Lin Qingyue's figure.

She sat on her throne, her expression serene and her eyes as calm as ever.

One couldn't tell her joy or anger.

"I wonder if her challenge was successful."

Qin Yan thought.

Over the following period, the challenges on the Fighting Arenas became fewer and fewer.

One Fighting Arena after another dissipated, and one Prodigy after another returned to their seats.

Perhaps because Qin Yan had defeated Ao Yuan, a standout among the First Grade Disciples, no one else came to challenge Qin Yan during the remaining time.

Of his three opportunities to be challenged, he had used up two.

There was still one left, but no one dared to come anymore.

Qin Yan was happy to see this.

It saved trouble.

Time passed slowly.

The sounds of battle on the plaza gradually thinned out, and the light on the Fighting Arenas also gradually dimmed.

Everything indicated that this End-of-Month Assessment, which had lasted all day, was about to come to a close.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

As the sun set behind the western mountains, a loud bell rang across the plaza.

Silently announcing that this End-of-Month Assessment was about to end.

In mid-air, Yun Nishang, dressed in a red robe, appeared out of thin air.

She just floated there quietly, her red mystic robe fluttering gently in the wind, her entire body emitting a faint pressure that made people involuntarily feel awe.

"The second stage challenge matches are over!"

Yun Nishang's voice was clear and majestic, reaching the ears of every Prodigy.

Below, many Prodigies showed various expressions upon hearing this.

Some had expressions full of joy, clearly having performed well in this End-of-Month Assessment.

They had either passed the Heavenly Stairway or succeeded in their challenges, achieving their ideal results.

Smiles overflowed on their faces, and their eyes sparkled with excitement.

This victory meant better resources, higher treatment, and a brighter future.

Some were dejected, hanging their heads and clenching their fists, their eyes filled with unwillingness.

They had stopped below the 500th floor of the Heavenly Stairway, not even qualifying for the second stage;

Or they had failed at the last moment in the challenge matches, losing to opponents they were originally better than.

Some were in despair, their faces pale and their eyes lifeless.

These were the ones who were late and couldn't participate in the assessment!

Standing outside the plaza, blocked by the Formation, they could only watch helplessly as this grand event passed them by.

"The rewards for the End-of-Month Assessment have already been distributed to your tokens based on your performance this time."

Yun Nishang's voice continued to ring out.

"I hope that in the coming month, you will all be able to improve your strength and prepare for the next assessment. Now, I declare—the assessment is over!"

After Yun Nishang's voice fell, the golden thrones on the Fighting Arenas all burst forth with brilliant light!

The light was soft and warm, enveloping the figures of the Prodigies.

Following that, an invisible force lifted the Prodigies' figures and slowly placed them on the ground.