"All trial-takers, please select your zone for the trial!"
The mechanical voice echoed, urging all trial-takers to make their choice.
As the words fell, a figure moved. It was a figure shrouded in light, a divine race being. His powerful aura was unfathomable, and he headed directly for the entrance to Zone Five.
At the same moment, an elder from the Buddhist realm, chanting Buddhist scriptures, rushed towards Zone Five and disappeared within in a flash.
These two could not possibly encounter each other. Crossing a realm would incur immense sealing power. For them to meet, one would have to suffer a significant inherent disadvantage.
A clear bell sound rang out, melodious and pleasant to the ear. A woman of graceful bearing, with snow-white arms and long, slender legs, her dark hair smooth and lustrous, her skin as radiant as jade, and possessing a sweet disposition with large eyes, emerged from the crowd.
On her wrists and ankles, small bells with a subtle sheen tinkled musically, their clear chimes harmonizing with her fair, delicate body.
With bright eyes and pearly teeth, her smile could topple cities. Her graceful steps were like drifting lotuses, carrying a hint of confident smile as she entered the Zone Four entrance, her figure vanishing.
The onlookers around were left in a state of daze.
"Her name is Nu Xi, from a Qing Qiu world. Her strength is unknown; no one has seen her fight yet," someone whispered, revealing the woman's origin.
This stirred something within Li Xiaotian. Qing Qiu world, a realm primarily inhabited by the demon race. Could this be a nine-tailed fox? He thought of an old acquaintance from Jiuzhou, who was also a nine-tailed fox.
Silently, a tall figure emerged from the crowd. He did not appear young anymore, with crow's feet already appearing at the corners of his eyes and his hair streaked with white.
Though no longer young, he did not exude age. Instead, he appeared powerful and imposing, walking with the gait of a dragon. His gaze was like a blade, making him as awe-inspiring as a demon god.
Upon seeing this, Li Xiaotian's eyes flickered, filled with caution. A demon, and the strongest among the nine demon races!
Boom!
The demon expert took a step forward, and the heavens and earth resonated. All laws trembled, as if three thousand demon gods were chanting scriptures, emitting a terrifying demonic might.
This person was tall, with white streaks at his temples and deep-set eyes, carrying an aura of supreme authority, like a demon lord on a procession.
He entered Zone Nine.
In truth, though many present wished to kill Li Xiaotian, the opportunity for advancing to a higher stage was paramount. Therefore, some strong individuals confident in their own abilities paid no mind to Li Xiaotian.
Take this demon expert, for instance. His aura was terrifying, making many beings present unable to breathe. His intention was simple: no matter which zone he entered, if he so desired, he could cross realms to find Li Xiaotian and slay him!
People continued to choose their entrances. Few followed the paths chosen by the initial few, unwilling to clash with them prematurely. After all, this trial did not mandate combat.
"Li Xiaotian, are you not choosing yet? Heh heh, I know you're scared, right? I advise you not to enter, or some unpleasant things might happen."
A voice sounded, and a figure walked towards Li Xiaotian. It was a middle-aged woman, a cold smile playing on her lips, her eyes brimming with endless killing intent.
She was a powerful being from the Summoning world!
"A certain mongrel probably won't heed your advice. After all, he is a blasphemer who has killed many proud talents from various races, acting incredibly arrogant!" a man in armor jeered. He was from the Dou Qi world.
Their group comprised twenty-three individuals, strong fighters from twelve supreme worlds. Each wore a cold smile, all formidable and not to be trifled with, clearly intending to gang up and kill Li Xiaotian!
Piercing chill and ruthless killing intent permeated the air together. The twenty-three stood side by side, like a host of death gods descending, causing many cultivators to change their expressions.
Li Xiaotian moved forward indifferently. He paused briefly at the entrance to Zone Three, then proceeded to the entrance of Zone Six, preparing to enter.
"You actually dare to enter the trial grounds?" the middle-aged woman laughed coldly.
"Choosing any zone will yield the same result. Pick a slightly better grave," another person sneered.
The two to three hundred beings remaining on the plaza changed their expressions upon hearing this and looked over. The combined force of these twenty-three individuals was an absolute threat.
With so many people ganging up to suppress one Li Xiaotian, how could he possibly fight back? It was a sure death situation!
However, recalling Li Xiaotian's experiences, many beings secretly shook their heads. What a pity, to become a blasphemer and be destined to die. Indeed, some beings were even eager, wishing to join in.
"What, are you hesitating? If I were you, I'd turn around immediately and withdraw from the second trial," the middle-aged woman taunted, seeing Li Xiaotian hadn't entered yet.
"It's impossible to leave now. If you want to live, kneel and kill yourselves!" another person said with a cold laugh. He was the expert from the Dou Qi world.
"If you wish to die, all of you can follow me in!" Li Xiaotian uttered only these words, not sparing them a glance as he stepped directly into Zone Six.
This statement shocked countless beings present, their eyes filled with disbelief. What a ruthless individual, to want to face over twenty people alone!
Among the crowd, only the giant eagle's eyes flickered, a sense of slight apprehension in its heart. In its view, Li Xiaotian wasn't seeking death, but rather intending to kill the experts from the twelve supreme worlds!
Li Xiaotian entered Zone Six. Just a dozen steps in, he stopped. With his back to the crowd, he stood on a piece of bluestone, like a demon god.
"Heh, regretting it now? Too bad you can't retreat, you can only die here!" someone who had eagerly followed him in chuckled coldly.
"Shut up!" Li Xiaotian's body erupted with surging blood energy. He spun around abruptly and threw a punch. With a colossal roar, blood splattered, bones shattered, and a mist of blood rose into the sky.
A massive fist became the sole focus in the world. In an instant, it killed the person who had spoken out, causing him to perish on the spot!
One punch!
Merely one punch, and Li Xiaotian had obliterated the insolent individual. As the blood mist dispersed, the person was blown apart into pieces, disintegrating in the mountains.
He had rushed in impatiently. The moment he provoked, Li Xiaotian had swung his fist, reducing him to fragments, without even a chance to cry out.
Following that, Li Xiaotian waved his hand, activating his devouring power, and consumed the other party completely.
This scene utterly terrified those preparing to enter, the middle-aged woman and the others. Their faces turned ashen with shock. A peak sixth-tier expert had just died like that, without even a chance to revive!
Moreover, Li Xiaotian's speed in attacking had been so swift that they had no time to react and offer aid.
How strong was this person? Could we really kill him?
Doubts began to arise in their hearts.