King of Ten Thousand Years

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: The Final Moment

"Such terrifying power..."

Qi Hong, Wu Chuan, and the others watching were shocked.

They never expected Luo Tian to be able to unleash such combat strength and clash head-on with Tang Wei.

BOOM! BANG!

A blast wave of scorching heat and chilling cold intertwined, swirling several meters high and sweeping in all directions.

In the dust.

Two figures were simultaneously sent flying back.

WAH!

One of them, a handsome youth in a green robe, turned slightly pale and spat out a mouthful of blood. It was Luo Tian.

"Haha! The Young Marquis is as amazing as expected! His Spirit Level Martial Skill is so powerful."

"That country bumpkin was defeated in a single blow!"

Qi Hong, Wu Chuan, and the others grinned, staring at Luo Tian with cruel eyes.

However.

None of them noticed the flicker of surprise on Tang Wei’s face, nor his extremely solemn expression.

"As expected of someone at the Peak of the Sixth Layer of Meridian Opening. His Spirit Level Palm Technique has incredible explosive power."

Luo Tian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a flash of fighting spirit in his eyes.

Tang Wei’s Cultivation was a full two and a half layers higher than his, and the Angry Cloud Palm he cultivated was famous for its explosive power.

During this trial, Luo Tian didn’t dare push his Divine Vein to its limit.

"Young Marquis, we shall fight again another day."

Luo Tian executed his Perfection Level Wandering Body Step, leaping away with graceful agility.

"That damn commoner..."

Tang Wei’s gaze was grim as he clasped his hands behind his back, watching Luo Tian depart.

No one noticed.

On the palm Tang Wei held behind his back, there was a bloody, circular wound.

It was clearly an injury caused by the Star Condensing Sword Point, a testament to the technique’s frightening Penetration Power.

Not only that.

A layer of frost remained on Tang Wei’s arm, impeding his blood flow.

"Young Marquis, that kid has fled in defeat! Let’s all hunt him down!"

Qi Hong, Wu Chuan, and the others were excited, eager for revenge.

Of course.

At their speed, it was impossible to catch up to Luo Tian.

But Tang Wei stood his ground, his expression shifting uncertainly, and did not give chase.

"Young Marquis, why aren’t we hunting him down?"

Wu Chuan asked, puzzled.

"Hmph! The key to this trial is taking first place."

"As for that commoner, we’ve taught him a lesson for now. We can deal with him properly once we’re in the Holy Mansion."

Tang Wei snorted coldly, a Yin Cold glint appearing in the depths of his eyes.

His subordinates glanced at each other, all finding it strange. This didn’t seem like Tang Wei’s usual style.

"You all treat your wounds first, then follow me to hunt Mist Shadow Warriors."

Tang Wei commanded.

He walked off alone and secretly applied some Golden Wound Medicine to his palm.

’Damn it! That kid’s Finger Technique Martial Skill is actually a Spirit Level one too!’

Tang Wei cursed inwardly.

He was furious. To think he’d actually been injured by a commoner Martial Artist at the Fourth Layer of Meridian Opening! If word of this got out, how could he show his face?

As for hunting down Luo Tian? Tang Wei wasn’t very confident.

Luo Tian’s Spirit Level Martial Skill was even slightly superior to his in terms of its Realm, and the Penetration Power of his Sword Pointing could even threaten him.

His opponent’s Body Technique was extremely profound, and in this misty environment, he held a geographical advantage.

...

Meanwhile.

After retreating, Luo Tian found a place to rest and recuperate from his injuries.

Possessing a Divine Vein, his physique was extremely strong, and his self-healing ability was several times that of an ordinary person.

’I’ve thoroughly offended that Young Marquis, and there’s no way he’ll let this go.’

Luo Tian’s expression was grim.

He and Tang Wei originally had no grievances or grudges between them.

Just because Luo Tian refused his recruitment offer and wouldn’t become his underling, Tang Wei felt he had lost face and held a grudge.

Before.

The earlier ambush by Qi Hong, Wu Chuan, and the other four was definitely ordered by Tang Wei.

Any other person at the Fourth Layer of Meridian Opening would have been toyed with until they were dead!

Having failed this time, Tang Wei would never let it go. He would surely come back for revenge in the future.

’Since it’s come to this, don’t blame me for ruining your plans.’

A sharp glint flashed in Luo Tian’s eyes.

A plan formed in his mind.

’So, Tang Wei, you want to take first place in this trial, do you?’

’As long as I, Luo Tian, am here, you can forget about it!’

Just then.

A powerful voice echoed throughout the valley.

"There is half an incense stick’s worth of time left in the Holy Mansion trial!"

This voice made the one or two hundred youths still in the valley grow tense.

Because.

This Holy Mansion trial would only accept one hundred people.

At the same time.

The hearts of the three strongest geniuses—Nangong Yu, Tang Wei, and Princess Yunxiu—also tightened.

For these three chosen ones, passing the trial was no challenge at all.

But vying for first place was of great significance.

In previous years, the first-place winner of the trial would always receive the Holy Mansion’s special attention and nurturing. Almost all of them went on to break through to the Spirit Sea Realm and become powerful experts in their own right.

Hearing this announcement, Tang Wei’s mood soured!

Because of the incident with Luo Tian, he had wasted some time, and the number of Starlight Marks he had obtained now lagged behind both Nangong Yu and Princess Yunxiu.

"Hmph! You’re all a bunch of trash! You can’t even handle a single commoner, and you wasted my time. If I don’t get first place in this assessment, I’ll hold you all responsible!"

Tang Wei berated his men.

Tang Wei’s entire team felt a sense of urgency and began to hunt Mist Shadow Warriors with all their might.

They didn’t notice.

An ethereal figure in a green robe, using the cover of the mist to follow them secretly from behind.

This youth was, of course, Luo Tian.

The number of Starlight Marks Luo Tian had acquired was enough to rank him in the top five; he had no worries about not making it into the top hundred.

His mission now was to stop Tang Wei from taking first place.

With Tang Wei’s family background and talent, if he took first place in the trial and received special nurturing from the Holy Mansion, it would cause Luo Tian a great deal of trouble.

"Young Marquis! Someone just saw Nangong Yu. He has already collected seventy-nine Starlight Marks."

At this moment, one of his subordinates came over and reported.

Hearing this, the subordinates couldn’t help but gasp.

That Nangong Yu was too terrifying. Seventy-nine Starlight Marks—how many Mist Shadow Warriors did he have to kill for that?

Even with their help, Tang Wei had only collected sixty-five marks.

The end of the trial was fast approaching.

At this rate, with such a gap, it would be difficult for Tang Wei to catch up to Nangong Yu by the time the trial ended.

Could it be that Nangong Yu was going to be number one in this trial?

"It’s all because of you useless trash, interfering with my important business!"

Tang Wei’s face was dark, his anger boiling over as he chewed out his subordinates.

"Marquis, I have a suggestion that could allow you to obtain a large number of Starlight Marks in a short time, and even take first place!"

Qi Hong suddenly spoke up.

"Well, spit it out!"

Tang Wei raised an eyebrow.

"Earlier, we encountered a Mist Shadow Warrior at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening. If we can kill it, the Young Marquis’s score will instantly surpass Nangong Yu’s!"

"It’s just that a Mist Shadow Warrior at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening is too powerful! We’re no match for it."

Qi Hong explained.

According to the rules of the Four-direction Illusionary Mist Array, killing a Mist Shadow Warrior at the Fourth Layer of Meridian Opening earns one Starlight Mark.

Killing one at the Fifth Layer of Meridian Opening earns three marks.

Killing one at the Sixth Layer of Meridian Opening earns nine marks.

The reward triples for each higher Realm!

So, how many would killing a Mist Shadow Warrior at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening be worth?

If the pattern holds, it would be twenty-seven!

"A Mist Shadow Warrior at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening?"

Tang Wei’s eyes lit up.

The Holy Mansion trial was nearing its end, and he was determined to take first place!

If he could kill a Mist Shadow Warrior at the "Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening" and instantly gain twenty-seven marks, he would secure the number one spot.

In fact.

If any of the three great geniuses could gain twenty-seven marks, they would be guaranteed first place.