Chapter 609: Chapter 608 Record
"Fluttering Movement Skill!"
Facing the dark weapons filling the sky, Fu Tong’s body miraculously shrunk tenfold in an instant, threading through the gaps between the weapons like a red streak.
Fluttering Movement Skill, a top-tier middle-grade flying skill from the Blood Emperor’s Cave.
As is widely known, top-grade top-tier martial arts can only be activated by masters at the Divine Barrier Realm. Thus, for most warriors in the Martial World, top-tier middle-grade martial arts are considered the strongest martial arts.
Moreover, top-tier middle-grade flying skills are much more valuable than most top-tier middle-grade martial arts. Only the top forces have this kind of foundation, possessing such flying skills.
After years of rigorous cultivation, Fu Tong had mastered the Fluttering Movement Skill, threading through the dark weapons at will, laughing heartily.
He had given it his all in the previous two levels; his performances should not be too bad. In this level, however, he was determined to do his best.
At the same time.
Wu Siming was facing difficulties.
His place of origin, Dragon View Ridge, naturally possessed top-tier middle-grade flying skills as well. However, the flying skill was not suitable for dealing with the current situation.
Thanks to his amazing reaction speed, Wu Siming managed to charge about several hundred meters, but the dark weapons became denser and the gaps between them became smaller. Gradually, he felt as though he was surrounded by waves, with nowhere to hide.
There were only twelve people left who had made it to the third level. It could be said that these twelve were the elite of the elite, the top among their peers.
But most of them felt helpless facing the rain of hidden weapons.
Everyone, that is, except one person.
Shi Xiaole.
If his performance in the first level had shocked the elders of Mount Wanxiang, and his performance in the second had impressed them, then his performance in the third left them in awe.
Despite the rain of hidden weapons filling the sky, although the openings were interconnected, they were unpredictable. There was only one way to use these gaps to get through.
If it were anyone else under such intense attacks, it would be hard to make the right response quickly. But Shi Xiaole seemed to have foreseen it all.
Sometimes, even before a gap appeared up ahead, he had already rushed towards it, slipping through. The rain of hidden weapons could not stop him, instead seeming to be clearing a path for him.
"Damn it!"
With a few thumping sounds, Fu Tong was hit by the hidden weapons, his face extremely ugly.
During the latter half, the distance between the hidden weapons was too small to neglect, and tricks could no longer be played using flying skills. One could only rely on the appearing gaps to evade.
However, who could react so swiftly under such circumstances? No one could pass this level!
Not just Fu Tong, but the other ten were also defeated halfway through, hit by the hidden weapons. However, luckily, six of them still managed to reach the pass line.
In contrast to everyone else’s scrambling and awkward retreat, Shi Xiaole was like a fish in water, easily navigating the course, refusing to let the fast and dense hidden weapons hit him.
In the end, he successfully threaded through the rain of hidden weapons in less than a quarter of an hour.
"This youngster, this youngster..."
The silver-bearded old man didn’t know how to describe him anymore.
"His reaction speed can be compared to that of ’Heavenly Phoenix’ Duanmu Keren, one of the four prodigies."
The chests of the elders heaved with unsettlement.
The four prodigies each have their strengths.
For example, ’Heavenly Phoenix’ Duanmu Keren excels at flying skills and reaction speed.
’Mysterious Sparrow’ Gui Zhihang, possesses an unmatched robust body.
’Young Dragon’ Zhang Xiangfeng, has an unparalleled attack power among his peers. And ’Jade Lion’ Mu Ling is an exceptional genius in spiritual power.
Of course, it’s not that they are not good in other areas. In fact, each of the four prodigies excels in every aspect. It’s just that each of them has a special talent that sets them apart from the others.
However, this young man in blue appears to be even more monstrous and terrifying.
In the first level, he matched the record of ’Mysterious Sparrow’ Gui Zhihang.
In the second level, he matched the record of ’Jade Lion’ Mu Ling.
And at the third level, he matched the record of ’Heavenly Phoenix’ Duanmu Keren.
All the strengths of the three prodigies were matched by one person. If they had not seen it with their own eyes, none of the elders would have believed it!
"Actually, it’s not entirely accurate to say that. If we compare physique, he’s no match for the Mysterious Sparrow, it’s just that in the first level, he had the advantage of control and willpower."
"In terms of spiritual power, he and the Jade Lion scored full marks, but the Jade Lion took less time."
"In terms of reaction speed, he actually matches the Heavenly Phoenix."
One of the elders suppressed the shock in his heart and spoke in a very rational tone.
"I agree with the first and third points, but as for the second point, it seems as though that boy did not deliberately speed up when drawing the map. Therefore, his mental strength may not be inferior to Jade Lion’s."
Another elder immediately retorted.
Nobody else spoke, but in their hearts, they all understood the elder who had initially spoken.
The emergence of the four formidable beings had already turned their perception upside down. How could they accept the appearance of another being who might be on par with these four formidable beings or even stronger, in such a short time?
"Regarding the fourth and fifth levels, it’s too early to make presumptions, let’s continue watching."
In the end, the white-bearded elder concluded.
Even though he said this, everybody knew that if Shi Xiaole could impress them so much in the first three levels, it was highly likely that he would perform remarkable as well in the fourth and fifth levels. His name would surely end up engraved on the stele.
The only mystery left was, at what position would his name be placed on the Ten Thousand Forms Stele, would it reach the heights of the four formidable beings?
Now, they had reached the fourth level.
The elders atop the peak had completely forgotten about the other participants, all their eyes were firmly fixed on Shi Xiaole, curious whether he could continue to create miracles.
The fourth level tested one’s attack power. The test was straightforward; one only needed to launch their strongest attack on a large pinkish-gold stone in front of them.
Undoubtedly, Shi Xiaole’s strongest attack was the Heart Thunder Sword. Should he reveal it?
After pondering for a while, he decided not to reveal it.
Although it was essential to give one’s all in the challenge, if it meant revealing his trump card, it was better not to.
It wasn’t because he was scared, but the Heart Thunder Sword was a combination of the Controlling Sword with Qi Skill and true intent. This combination had never been seen before in the history of the Martial World!
If his skill leaks out, it may cause suspicion about his soul power and mental strength, which would be bad if someone seized him for research.
Beneath the Heart Thunder Sword were two sword moves, Soul Extinguisher and Wind Killer.
The trait of Wind Killer depended on speed, with its real offensive power not being significant. Therefore, after much consideration, Shi Xiaole eventually decided to use the Soul Extinguisher.
Whoosh!
With vigorous air, Shi Xiaole swung his sword. The pitch-black sword radiance enveloped the large pinkish-gold crystalstone with the breath of death.
Pfft pfft pfft...
The enormous pinkish-gold stone began to peel off layer by layer from the outside in, shattered, and finally turned into a pile of rubble.
"At the peak of the Dragon Gate Realm, he shattered pink-gold stones. Even though his attacking power was weaker than that of Young Dragon when he participated, he probably ranks within the top thirty of all participants."
The elders exhaled a suspenseful breath, faintly tinged with disappointment.
Unexpectedly, the short and fat elder said, "I don’t know the exact age of this boy, but Young Dragon was already an Invincible Lord when he participated. Judging from his swordplay earlier, he should be a Limit Supreme Lord."
The array system of Mount Wanxiang could automatically recognize and isolate anyone over the age of thirty, but it didn’t offer any specifics regarding their exact age.
"By his looks, he should be seventeen or eighteen. It seems like he had an early breakthrough and should be around twenty-eight or twenty-nine. He likely made preparations long before and has chosen to participate now as he approaches the age of thirty."
An elder stroked his beard, his analysis made others nod in agreement.
Not only Shi Xiaole, but anyone resolute on participating in the Mount Wanxiang trial would make ample preparations beforehand. To achieve the highest ranking, over 80% of participants would choose to partake only as they approached the age of thirty.
However, there are exceptions.
Among the four formidable beings, Zhang Xiangfeng was only twenty-six when he participated, while the other three were twenty-seven. What makes these beings exceptional is that they consistently surpass the imagination of ordinary people.
"In this round, the boy gets eighty points."
Said the white-bearded elder.
"The first four levels, although challenging, each test certain specific attributes. The real challenge is the fifth level! Only if you perform remarkably on this level can you be truly powerful. What do you think the boy will be able to achieve?"
"While I do not know his precise fighting power, conservatively speaking, at the end of the fifth level, his name should be at least second on the Ten Thousand Forms Stele."
"Second row? That is indeed a conservative estimate."
On the mountaintop, the elders either smiled faintly, stared intently, or pretended to be relaxed, watching as Shi Xiaole entered the fifth level.
The fifth level tests a person’s overall combat ability. It’s the only level that remains the same in every test.
Thus, while comparing the first four levels might not be entirely accurate, through the fifth level, one can truly grade different generations of prodigies. This is the level that the Mount Wanxiang elders value most.
Unknown to all, at the same time as Shi Xiaole entered the fifth level, in a loft hidden within the cloudy peak of Mount Wanxiang, a white-dressed elder who was reading abruptly lifted his eyes.
This man seemed to be over seventy. His skin was droopy and waxy yellow, with calm and sagacious look in his eyes that ordinary old people don’t possess, as if he could see through the mysteries of the world.
"Another outstanding youngster has emerged. I wonder what kind of surprise he will bring me this time."
The white-dressed elder stood up and left the loft.
