317: Soldier Xu Yuan

Dao Traces.

Countless Prodigies gazed at the projection, witnessing everything within the Mandate of Heaven Contention space. The torrent pouring down from the upper reaches of the Milky Way caused their expressions to change.

Even from an extremely distant remove, they could still clearly feel the terrifying impact.

"Is this the Mandate of Heaven Contention?"

"Seeing them like this, I'm somewhat glad I couldn't get in. For me, this wouldn't be contending for the Mandate of Heaven, but going to my death!"

"That Xu Yuan is so strong! He actually withstood the torrent's impact with just his Physical Body!"

"Feng Qian and Jian Ming are equally strong. Looking at the few behind them, they are basically destined to be without the Mandate of Heaven."

Numerous whispers arose.

Meanwhile, within the Mandate of Heaven Contention space.

Boom!

Xu Yuan exerted force, instantly surpassing Jian Ming. He glanced at him disdainfully and continued to charge forward.

"This bastard!"

Jian Ming's expression turned ugly.

At this moment, this wave of giant ripples had already passed, and Xu Yuan had already rushed tens of thousands of miles away, seizing the opportunity.

"Chase!"

Jian Ming's face was somewhat unreadable, and he transformed into a sword light, chasing after him.

"Phew~"

The trailing Prodigies couldn't help but let out a deep breath, taking out Spirit Pills and precious Medicinal Pills to recover.

"Rumble!"

An incense stick's time later, the silver torrent struck again... Thus, the Prodigies' river-crossing operation became increasingly difficult.

The torrent was relentless, occurring once every incense stick's time, and its striking force gradually increased.

As a result, many Prodigies' internal energy consumption speed increased exponentially. Relying solely on Medicinal Pills was simply not enough to recover.

More than twenty Prodigies either left or were buried beneath the torrent. Even some top Prodigies now looked somewhat pale. If this continued, they too would eventually run out of energy.

"When will this silver torrent end?"

They gazed at the still impenetrable Milky Way, silently lamenting in their hearts. By now, they had already traveled about several million miles.

Xu Yuan glanced behind him. At this moment, only he, Feng Qian, and the Young Master of Heaven Suppression Hall were in the first echelon. Jian Ming and others were in the second stage, and the remaining twenty-odd people were in the third echelon.

Xu Yuan and Feng Qian exchanged glances, nodded slightly, and then flew towards the distance. Neither was willing to show weakness, following closely.

"Chase!"

Jian Ming's eyes showed unwillingness. He controlled a flying boat, bringing a few people with him to pursue.

The remaining people looked at each other, but more often, one person controlled the boat while the others recovered.

However, this time it was calm. An incense stick's time passed, and no torrent appeared.

As they advanced, they finally saw the end: nine ancient and vast sacred mountains. The source of this Milky Way was a waterfall from the Peaks of the nine sacred mountains.

And beneath the nine sacred mountains, there was a huge platform. On the platform were nine sets of stairs, totaling 99,999 steps, leading directly to the Peaks of the nine sacred mountains.

On the mountain Peaks were nine thrones, inscribed with ancient runes, emitting mysterious light.

At this time, Xu Yuan had already stepped onto the platform.

"Mandate of Heaven's nine Daos, choose one. Those who pass the trial will be granted the Mandate of Heaven!"

A voice echoed in Xu Yuan's mind.

So that's how it is!

Xu Yuan didn't hesitate, choosing the first sacred mountain and walking towards it.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the surroundings shifted, and Xu Yuan found himself on a battlefield. Looking around, he saw only warriors enveloped in silver armor.

He was currently in the midst of a military formation, having become an armored warrior on a war chariot, and his cultivation had returned to the Zhenyuan Realm.

The rules of this world suppressed him extremely severely. He had truly returned to the Peak of the Zhenyuan Realm. Not to mention flying, even his Divine Sense could hardly break through his own body, and the Yuan Qi in his body could only be attached to the battle saber in his hand.

Moreover, his Physical Body could, at most, only compare to the Middle Stage of the Yuanhai Realm.

"How many years has it been! To actually have the chance to return to this Realm!"

Xu Yuan was somewhat incredulous, and because he was used to flattening mountains and filling seas with a wave of his hand, he felt a bit uncomfortable now.

Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, and heavy rain poured down. Upon closer inspection, this was not simple rain, but rain mixed with blood; and the lightning and thunder were Divine Abilities cast by the King Realm powerhouses in the sky.

"Woo~"

A desolate horn sounded, and on the distant horizon, a black line slowly appeared.

"Brothers, the Yao Race army is attacking our Great Yuan's border. If they break through the defenses and enter the cities behind us, you should know what kind of scene that will be!"

A golden-armored general at the Peak of the Marquis Realm floated in mid-air, shouting.

"That will be a catastrophe for all living beings. They will eat your parents and children, and they will violate your wives and daughters!"

"For our families, for the Empire! Today, we will fight the Yao Race to the death! Our greatest duty as Imperial soldiers is to protect the Great Yuan!"

"Great Yuan is mighty!!!"

The golden-armored general roared sharply!

"Great Yuan is mighty!"

"Great Yuan is mighty..."

All the soldiers shouted in unison!

"Boom boom boom!"

The ground trembled, and the black line gradually became clear. A group of ferocious-looking Yao Beasts charged from afar.

"Dong!"

The war drums sounded.

"Dong dong dong!"

"Dong dong dong..."

The drumbeats sounded with a certain rhythm, gradually becoming as dense as rain.

In this scene, from a distance of several hundred miles, Xu Yuan felt his heart accelerating.

His intuition told him that in such a situation, if he died, he would truly die, which made him feel a trace of fear for no reason.

Just then, a clear stream rippled, and Xu Yuan's Sea of Consciousness felt cool, instantly bringing him back to his senses.

"What's wrong with me?"

Xu Yuan felt lingering fear. Just now, he had actually feared death, which hadn't happened for many years.

Clearly, he had fallen for it. The Mandate of Heaven's trial was omnipresent. Just now, the Mandate of Heaven was testing his Dao Heart.

"As expected of the Mandate of Heaven Contention!"

Xu Yuan's expression became firm.

Since it was a trial, he would first get through the upcoming war and survive.

"Shoot arrows!"

When the Yao Race army entered range, the military order was decisively given, and the archer battalions all fired arrows.

"Swish swish!"

In an instant, countless arrows flew towards the front, and the Yao Beasts at the forefront were hit and fell!

"Woo!!!"

"Chariot battalion, heed my order, charge with me!"

The golden-armored general landed on the foremost chariot, holding his sword and roaring.

"Brothers, kill!"

The chariots surged, tens of thousands of chariots charged wildly, and the chariots, like a tide, began to impact, causing the earth to tremble.

Xu Yuan, like the other soldiers, stared fiercely at the Yao Race, his eyes devoid of fear, filled only with killing intent.

"Roar roar roar!"

"Awooo awooo awooo!"

As the two sides approached, they saw the ferocious faces of the Yao Beasts. Immediately after, the chariots in the front row collided with the Yao Beasts.

Blood splattered, warhorses neighed, and various severed limbs flew... Through the gaps between the chariots, Xu Yuan saw everything clearly. War was indeed the most brutal.

The thunder above grew louder, and the rain fell harder... And Xu Yuan also engaged in battle with the Yao Race. The chariots were charging wildly, while Xu Yuan cleared away the charging Yao Race on one side of the chariot.

Thus, they fought for several days and nights. Xu Yuan changed dozens of chariots, constantly hacking and slashing. The scars on his body also increased, but relying on Breakthroughs on the battlefield and his powerful Physical Body, he survived again and again.

This battle ended five days later, and Xu Yuan was promoted to Centurion due to his great merits.

He also learned about this world, which was called the Dongzun world. The strongest in this world was the Heavenly King Realm.

Xu Yuan also knew how to leave this world: by clearing out the Yao Race and Breaking Through to the Venerating Realm...