Free Web NovelChapter 1745: Chapter 1612: The Grand Finale
"The one-year deadline has arrived. All ten young warriors, hurry to the Emperor City Square for an important announcement!"
Just as Gu Xiao and Gu Xian were conspiring on how to secretly mobilize clan’s Saint Lord Level strong people to eliminate Ye Fan, a resounding voice rang in their ears, startling them into looking outside.
Seeing no one spying, they relaxed and exchanged a knowing smile as they walked towards the square.
Others also received the notification, knowing the one-year deadline was near. Nobody went into seclusion; instead, they meditated, cultivating their mental realm. Upon receiving the notification, they all headed to the city square.
Meanwhile.
In the trial arena, Ye Fan was enjoying the scenery—since defeating the Silver Winged Little Eagle King, he hadn’t encountered any evenly matched opponents. The strength of many demon clan or human-shaped creatures was not strong, and he easily dealt with them.
Hmm?
Suddenly, Ye Fan’s keen spiritual sense predicted danger, causing his spirit to jolt as he looked towards the direction of the danger.
Beside a nearby pond, a human-shaped creature covered in green scales exuding a thick death aura was leisurely walking towards him.
"Very strong!"
Ye Fan felt uneasy. He realized that this human-shaped creature’s strength was at least at the Mid-Stage of Lord Realm. Though he didn’t know its means of attack, there was no doubt this would be a formidable opponent.
"Woo woo..."
The creature emitted waves of deathly sound. Though it hadn’t reached Ye Fan yet, the attack had already begun.
However, for Ye Fan, this deathly sound was ineffective. His divine soul was much more powerful than ordinary cultivators, and since he practiced the Divine Soul Resonance Sound Wave Technique himself, the deathly sound had no impact on him.
Ye Fan didn’t take it lightly; instead, he focused completely on the front.
One step, two steps, three steps...
Closer...
Even closer!
Ye Fan could clearly sense the death aura emanating from the opponent. Though they didn’t cultivate divine power, the death Qi within them operated along certain routes, akin to a human’s divine power.
"Boom!"
The human-shaped creature suddenly erupted with intense killing intent, rolling towards Ye Fan like a tangible force.
Ye Fan’s war intent spiked immediately, his eyes shooting out two beams of gun light, divine power surging within him like a sea, thunder power enveloping his entire body.
"Swish!"
The Thunder Emperor Spear appeared in Ye Fan’s hand. Against such death creatures, the Xuandi Fist wouldn’t suffice anymore. While the Xuandi Fist was powerful and could kill these bizarre death creatures, it was too draining, not as convenient as thunder power.
Thunder power is the most pure and powerful force in the universe, particularly effective against any sinister creatures. It’s the best choice to deal with this full-of-death Qi human-shaped creature.
"Rumbling~"
The next moment, before Ye Fan could make a move, intense waves suddenly swept through the entire trial arena.
Following that, the powerful human-shaped creature in front of Ye Fan suddenly disintegrated, vanishing without a trace, leaving not a single breath of demon clan or human-shaped creature in the trial arena.
"What happened?"
Ye Fan looked confused.
"Ye Fan, the one-year period has come. The vice headmaster has commanded you to gather in the city square for an important announcement."
As if to respond to Ye Fan, an elderly voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
"Has the one-year period already passed?"
Ye Fan felt regretful; if only he had one more hour, he might have had the chance to spar with this human-shaped creature.
As if sensing Ye Fan’s thoughts, Elder Guo Songlin, who was in charge of the trial arena, spoke again beside Ye Fan’s ear with a calm voice: "Don’t regret it. After this decisive battle with the demon clan is over, if the human race prevails and gains some time of peace, you and others will embark on Xing Kong Gu Road to seek the opportunity for Proving Dao.
Before that, you’ll have the chance to come here for trials, and by then, you’ll surely have chances to fight the human-shaped creatures, adding some more combat experience for you to face them in the future!"
"Xing Kong Gu Road? Can humans really enter the cosmos with their bodies?"
Ye Fan was deeply shocked.
Coming from Earth, he was well aware of what the cosmic means to humans, especially ordinary people.
The cosmos lacks an atmosphere, gravity, oxygen, nothing at all, completely a vacuum with no supplies, a forbidden zone for ordinary human life.
Humans from Earth had long broken through the atmosphere to the universe, but can only survive inside spacecraft; going out requires a spacesuit, or death is imminent.
However—
In this world, such technology hasn’t developed at all, so how can one enter the cosmos?
"Of course, once one’s cultivation reaches a certain level, they can survive freely in the starry sky. Otherwise, if a war breaks out with so many strong people in this world, the entire world would be devastated. Once reaching the Venerable Realm, if a life-and-death battle occurs, it generally has to be fought in the starry sky."
Guo Songlin Elder’s voice rang out again, briefly introducing Ye Fan to the matters regarding the Xing Kong Gu Road.
In this world, there is a mysterious place known only to the Immortal Academy and the Imperial Academy, a jointly managed area, and that is where the entrance to the Xing Kong Gu Road is located.
Since ancient times, many have embarked upon this bloodstained ancient road, the strongest trial path left by ancient Great Emperors for their descendants.
Pass through, and there might be a chance to prove Dao and become an Emperor!
Fail, and perish!!
Countless heavenly prides once courageously set foot on this road filled with blood and bones to compete for that singular chance to prove Dao.
However—
Only a few returned from this road, most perished outside the domain, dying in the depths of the starry sky.
The Xing Kong Gu Road opens periodically, even during the eras of Great Emperors. Though no one could prove Dao under their supreme pressure, alternative ways to prove Dao are possible.
"Can the Xing Kong Gu Road really enter the starry sky?"
Ye Fan was filled with yearning for the Xing Kong Gu Road. Though it is a path for the strong, paved with blood and bone, it is where all strong people aspire to go.
With this thought in mind, Ye Fan left the Trial Arena, and at the entrance, he deeply bowed to Guo Songlin Elder, who lay on a recliner, covering his face with a book from beast skin.
He believed that the Xing Kong Gu Road must be a highly confidential message, and Guo Songlin revealing it to him in advance surely indicated trust in his ability to go to the Xing Kong Gu Road for trials. It’s a great trust.
Bidding farewell to Guo Songlin Elder, Ye Fan flew towards Emperor City. Behind him, Guo Songlin Elder put down his book, watched Ye Fan’s departing back, and smiled with gratification.
He believes Ye Fan will certainly be able to step onto the Xing Kong Gu Road, hailed as the most powerful trial path in history. Whether he can eventually surpass all heroes and prove Dao over the corpses of countless heavenly prides depends on Ye Fan’s fate.
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Soon, Ye Fan entered Emperor City, traversing an ancient cobblestone path through a residential area, arriving at the square in the center of Emperor City.
At this moment, everyone else was already gathered, standing in the square and waiting for Vice-Dean Old Monster Zhou to announce the so-called important matter.
"Everyone’s waiting for you; hurry up!"
Kou Wenjie greeted Ye Fan with a smile, then invited him to stand beside him.
As for Ancient Immortal and Gu Xiao, the two stood alone, not blending in with anyone. Evidently, they were completely isolated by the other seven.
They didn’t mind this situation, instead, they seemed disdainful of mingling with the crowd, revealing an air of self-admiration.
Seeing Ye Fan also arrived, Old Monster Zhou on the stone platform cleared his throat, glanced at everyone, and said: "You are all heavenly prides, the elites and hope of the young Human generation. Through observing you this past year, I now announce the order of appearance for the confrontation with the Demon Clan."
Upon hearing this matter, everyone perked up, listening intently, fearful of missing every word. Because the arrangement of the order for the decisive battle against the Demon Clan is tantamount to a recognition of their prowess!
Who doesn’t want to be valued?
Who doesn’t want to be the one who can decide the fate of the world?
Though the words are this way, even if Old Monster Zhou doesn’t say, they already have a rough guess in their hearts about where each will be ranked.
In terms of strength, Ye Fan should undoubtedly be the one to appear as the finale, although his realm is only at the Early Lord Realm, his actual combat power is second to none.
And the first to appear should be Gu Family’s strongest heir, Gu Xiao, who is the weakest among these ten.
While everyone was filled with speculation, the Imperial Academy’s Vice-Dean Old Monster Zhou began announcing the order of appearance for the competition.
"This time in the competition with the Demon Clan, the order of appearance is: Gu Xiao, Li Yu’er, Kou Wenjie, Yu chanzi, Great Demon, Wen TaDou, Yue Hui, Yue Haoyu, Ancient Immortal, Ye Fan!"
After announcing, Old Monster Zhou swept his gaze over everyone and said: "Anyone with any objections can speak up. If reasonable and convincing, changes can be made."
For a moment, all ten were silent.
Ye Fan hadn’t expected to be the final contestant, and Wen TaDou hadn’t expected himself to be placed first among the Three Great Emperor’s Sons.
"I object, why is Wen TaDou after me?" Great Demon broke the silence, speaking up.
"Very simple, Wen TaDou’s attack methods are unique, able to catch the opponent off guard and increase our Human Race’s chances of victory. Your combat methods are certainly well-understood by the Demon Clan, who might have developed targeted ways to counter them. Therefore, Wen TaDou is arranged as a surprise soldier, any more opinions?"
After Old Monster Zhou’s explanation, everyone agreed.
Indeed, Wen TaDou may seem like a weak, frail scholar, but his actual combat power is frighteningly strong, coupled with his bizarre methods, he indeed has the potential to unexpectedly defeat opponents.
At first, even Ye Fan was almost defeated by his strange attack methods; if it wasn’t for Ye Fan also possessing Wen Qi, during the Yuehua Dynasty’s spar, Wen TaDou would have been the first.
Although Ancient Immortal and Gu Xiao said nothing, a glint of fierce ruthlessness flashed in their eyes!
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