293: challenge

Xu Yuan was surprised, not expecting that the third trial only required passing the fifth stage to participate!

However, if it was set up this way, then the third trial definitely wouldn't be decided by combat power!

And from the side, it also showed that the nine stages of the second trial would definitely be fraught with difficulties!

But how could he be intimidated by this?

"Challenge the first trial!"

Xu Yuan wasn't arrogant; he wanted to first test the power of the Nine Luminaries God Slaying Formation, and ideally, find its flaws!

"Buzz buzz buzz!"

A force of rules permeated the area around the square, sealing the entire square to prevent Xu Yuan from escaping its confines, but strangely, the square formed its own space, enough for him to display his abilities!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

Nine golden-armored Heavenly Gods landed around Xu Yuan, encircling him!

"Rumble rumble rumble!"

The trial began; on the golden armor of the nine Heavenly Gods, terrifying Formation patterns simultaneously erupted, transforming into nine Luminaries suspended above their heads. Then, each of the nine Luminaries shot out a divine light, intertwining to form a massive nine-colored planet, suspended above Xu Yuan!

At the same time, an invisible pressure bore down on Xu Yuan!

The space around Xu Yuan immediately became like a quagmire; let alone a Quasi-Emperor at Perfection, even Eternal Giants would be fully suppressed if they fell into it!

However, for Xu Yuan, it had no effect. His body rippled, and terrifying sword light filled the surroundings, striking towards the nine Heavenly Gods!

"Boom boom boom!"

Among the nine Heavenly Gods, the one representing Venus thrust his long spear at Xu Yuan, unleashing a golden divine glow that struck the sword light!

"Crack crack crack!"

The sword light was powerful, shattering the divine glow, and then attacking the Venus Heavenly God. The latter's expression was calm, showing no signs of injury.

This probing attack saw Xu Yuan gain the upper hand!

But Holy Light appeared in his eyes, and seeing the scene just now, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!

As expected of a Heavenly Court Formation, these nine Heavenly Gods, although each was only a Quasi-Emperor at Perfection, the Nine Luminaries God Slaying Formation they wielded was extraordinary. It fused with the surrounding Heaven and Earth, allowing them to draw upon the power of the Nine Luminaries, forming incredibly powerful attacks and defenses.

Xu Yuan's attack just now, when it landed on the Venus Heavenly God, was instantly dispersed and transferred by the Formation patterns, with about sixty percent absorbed by the surrounding Heaven and Earth, and the rest absorbed by the Formation, plus being simultaneously received by all nine Heavenly Gods.

In the end, the actual damage that could be dealt was less than one percent.

Moreover, relying on their super strong defense and the cooperation of the Grand Formation, if one couldn't achieve a quick victory, the trial participant could easily be dragged to death.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan's expression darkened. He now deeply hoped that those weaker Family members wouldn't reach this point, fearing they wouldn't see the true power of this Formation and would needlessly lose their lives.

In the past, the Xu Family had not been without Disciples who died during trials!

Although a wisp of their remnant souls was later brought back to the Ancestral Hall by the Family Token, awaiting resurrection, no one knew how long it would take to resurrect them again!

"Kill!"

Having understood the formidable nature of the Formation, Xu Yuan no longer held back.

Xu Yuan's figure moved, drifting out like a ghost. The sword light in his hand was like a thunderous torrent, swiftly and incomparably striking out two blows!

"Crack!"

One sword light was like divine lightning from the Nine Heavens, fiercely striking the nine-colored planet, instantly shattering it!

The other sword light, like an agile Dragon, transformed into nine sharp sword auras, simultaneously striking the Nine Luminaries above the heads of the nine Heavenly Gods, exploding along with the nine-colored planet.

Immediately after, Xu Yuan swung another sword. This sword was like a sudden storm, the sword transforming into nine paths, enveloping the nine Heavenly Gods like a net of Heaven and Earth!

"Puff puff puff!"

The bodies of the nine Heavenly Gods dissipated like smoke, and among the seventy-two Heavenly Gods, another nine Heavenly Gods appeared!

"The first trial has ended. The trial participant can choose a reward or proceed to the next trial!"

"Second stage!"

Xu Yuan said decisively.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

As his voice fell, eighteen golden-armored Heavenly Gods, like Heavenly Gods descending to the mortal world, exuding endless pressure, landed around Xu Yuan!

"Their cultivation has changed!"

Xu Yuan was surprised; he found that the combat power of these golden-armored Heavenly Gods had increased. Although they were still Quasi-Emperors at Perfection, they were already close to Eternal Giants!

"Interesting!"

Xu Yuan made the first move, an Emperor Sword appearing in his hand, and he charged at the eighteen Heavenly Gods!

"That's truly Hao Yang's sword! Could this person be Hao Yang's successor?"

Inside the palace, the mysterious figure murmured.

"It's a pity you're participating in my master's trial. I must follow the rules. May you be blessed! Hmm..."

The mysterious figure suddenly let out a soft sound, seeing that on a few distant stars, several tokens had actually broken through the seal of the Legacy land and left the Legacy land!

"Is this the work of a power above a Dao Sovereign?"

The mysterious figure looked horrified and quickly activated the Grand Formation to investigate, but found no trace!

He was somewhat unwilling to give up and repeatedly scanned the area before finally breathing a sigh of relief.

If a Dao Sovereign had truly made a move, he would have had to call for help!

At the same time, on other stars, the same trials were taking place, the difference being the varying strengths of the golden-armored Heavenly Gods, some being merely at the Saint Monarch Realm!

Star Moon Ancient City!

Xu Qing suddenly frowned. Just now, several Family members who had entered the Star Moon Grotto-heaven had died, and due to the rules of the Grotto-heaven, the Family Token was unable to bring their remnant souls and corpses out of the Grotto-heaven back to the Ancestral Hall, ultimately returning to the Mother Token here!

As an Eternal Dao weapon, the power of the Star Moon Grotto-heaven was unable to block the Mother Token's summons to its sub-tokens!

A flash of killing intent crossed Xu Qing's eyes, and after a quick calculation, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

He had sensed the scene unfolding in the Star Moon Ancient Battlefield. Faced with that trial challenge, some people had cowered and left, while others had initiated the challenge!

Some succeeded, and similarly, some perished!

Such were the Disciples of the Xu Family; they chose not to give up, but bravely initiated the challenge.

In the struggle for the Grand Dao, to not advance is to retreat. Even in the face of death, one must contend for that sliver of opportunity!

Such were these several Family members within the Family Token.

Xu Qing respected their choice and also gave them a chance, sending them into the Ancestral Hall. With the current Family's fortune, even if a portion was consumed to resurrect them, it would have no impact on the Family's fortune!

"Two more hours!"

Xu Qing's gaze fell upon the massive glowing portal on Star Moon Mountain. By this time, various factions were already emerging from the portal one after another, some settling in the city, while others, under the mocking gazes of the crowd, fled outside the city.

Then, in the distant sky, a terrifying battle erupted!

Killing was forbidden within Star Moon Ancient City, but there was no such rule outside the city.

In the Martial Dao Realm, there was no shortage of people who plundered and robbed. Some factions even deliberately changed their appearances to secretly target those who emerged from the Grotto-heaven.

Some made a fortune from this, but the returns and risks were proportional. How many of those who could emerge from the Grotto-heaven were weak? Many who sought to make a quick buck perished as a result!

After all, everything carried risks. If one's strength was insufficient, it didn't matter, one could still cooperate. But if one's discernment was lacking and they provoked someone they shouldn't, that was simply courting death, and then no one else could be blamed.