The cultivators began to slowly close in on Xu Sheng, and one of them extended their tongue and licked the sharp longsword, coldly saying, "To think he dared to deceive us! And here I thought Miss Yin Luo was really protecting him!"
"Attack! Kill this trash who doesn't even have Spiritual Energy! How dare he insult our intelligence!"
"Garbage should stay where it belongs! Shamelessly breaking into the second trial!!"
As the conversation concluded,
Xu Sheng's eyes narrowed, and he coldly uttered, "Seal, release!"
Suddenly, the patterns on his hand lit up, followed by a "Boom!!!" A terrifying shock wave burst forth from his body, sending several cultivators in front of him flying backward!
At the same time, his Cultivation Level began to soar...
Qi Training First Layer!
Qi Training Third Layer!
Qi Training Seventh Level!!
...
"Foundation Establishment Second Level!!"
"Foundation Establishment Fifth Level!!"
"Foundation Establishment Seventh Level!!"
After reaching the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level, his rapidly increasing Cultivation Level finally halted...
The overwhelming aura left the retreating cultivators dumbstruck!
They could never have imagined that the man who appeared to be devoid of Spiritual Power could reach such a frightening level! The pressure he exerted was not one bit weaker than the Xuantian Sect Elder!
They exclaimed in astonishment, "Foundation... Foundation Establishment?? This guy has actually reached the terrifying Foundation Establishment! He's been hiding his true strength!!"
"With such strength, why would he bother participating in an Outer Sect trial?? He's more than qualified to be an Elder!!"
"Hey, Mom, you won't believe it if I tell you, but I ran into a Foundation Establishment Seventh Level participating in the Xuantian Sect Outer Sect trials!"
After feeling the surging Spiritual Power within, Xu Sheng raised his eyebrows and said, "So this is Spiritual Power? Indeed, it is weaker than Soul Power!"
With that, his cold gaze fell upon the cultivators before him as he spoke indifferently, "Didn't you want to take action just a moment ago?"
The longsword in his hand emitted a constant "hum!" suggesting it could slay them at any moment!
The cultivators immediately knelt down, their faces filled with fear as they said, "No... we dare not! Sir, it was our mistake... we failed to see the greatness before us! Spare our lives, please!"
"Yes, Sir, it was... it was all their doing, I never intended to strike against you!"
"This is... this is an Outer Sect trial, Sir... you... you can't kill people here!"
With the corner of his mouth curving into a smile, Xu Sheng said lightly, "Then hand over everything of value you have! Otherwise..."
Entering the Outer Sect penniless like this would certainly not do!
The cultivators looked at each other and gritted their teeth, trembling as they handed over their Qiankun Bags...
After Xu Sheng collected the Qiankun Bags, he unleashed a fierce palm strike toward the cultivators...
The cultivators who were hit by the distant strike felt their pupils contract, and they spat out blood with a "Pfft!" before collapsing, unconscious...
Suddenly, Xu Sheng dashed towards the third trial like an arrow released from a bow...
...
In the third trial, only a few cultivators were seen battling a Monster Beast ahead.
This Monster Beast was shaped like a lion, with thick limbs and covered in pale golden scales, indicating incredibly strong defense, especially its sharp fangs that seemed capable of tearing through anything, adding an extra touch of terror!
Named: Flame Moon Lion
Its pupils flashed with scarlet light, and it charged at one of the cultivators, sending them hurtling backward, instantly rendering them immobile!
Looking at this scene, the faces of the other cultivators were extremely unsightly, filled with resentment as they said, "Damn it! For the third trial, Xuantian Sect actually released a Qi-Condensation Seventh Level Monster Beast!"
"Clearly, the last Outer Sect assessment was much easier than this one! Are they deliberately making things difficult for us?"
"My attacks can't even break through its scales! Damn it! At this rate, none of us will be able to obtain a spot as an Outer Sect Disciple!"
Yin Luo clenched the longsword in her hand and coldly shouted, "Hmph! Fiery Flame Sword!"
Spiritual Power from within her surged into the longsword, igniting countless flames upon the blade, with a terrifying offensive shock wave continuously emanating...
This scene immediately captured the attention of the other cultivators; one of them exclaimed, "Look! It's Yin Luo! Surely someone at the Qi-Condensation Seventh Level like her will definitely be able to slay that Monster Beast!"
"I'm not so sure, that beast's hide is too thick; we've been attacking it for so long with no substantial damage inflicted!"
"Nonsense! Miss Yin Luo is extremely powerful; taking down a single Monster Beast is nothing for her!"
In the midst of these words, Yin Luo soared towards the Flame Moon Lion, her longsword ablaze, slashing at its head...
Sensing danger, the Flame Moon Lion extended its scale-covered arms, and with a "bang!" the two forces collided, sending up scorching flames...
The beast opened its huge mouth and roared angrily, "ROAR!!!" biting down on her flaming sword and then began furiously thrashing its body...
Taken by surprise, Yin Luo was flung several meters backward before she managed to stabilize herself, her delicate face revealing a hint of displeasure...
The Flame Moon Lion's defenses were simply too terrifying!
"Even Yin Luo can't break through the defenses of that Flame Moon Lion?"
"Forget it! Let's go together!!"
"I refuse to believe that so many of us can't drive it away!"
As their words fell, these cultivators, unwilling to give up, charged forward once again...
Just then, a calm voice sounded behind Yin Luo, "Do you need help?"
The person was none other than Xu Sheng!
In contrast, upon hearing this familiar voice, she turned around in astonishment and said, "Why is it you?"
Without anyone covering for him, he should have been eliminated instantly! How could he have made it to the third trial?
Regaining her composure, she coldly said, "That is a Qi-Condensation Seventh Level Monster Beast! Even I am no match for it, let alone you!"
No matter how he managed to reach the third trial, it must have been through some shortcut!
Xu Sheng smiled and teased, "Are you worried about me?"
Upon hearing this, Yin Luo's beautiful eyes looked at his lazy smile and unexpectedly dodged a little...
She said irritably, "Who's worried about you? Wishful thinking!"
Xu Sheng's dark eyes glanced at the Monster Beast and chuckled lightly, "Actually, to pass the trial, it's not necessary to defeat that Monster Beast!"
Hearing these words, Yin Luo gripped her longsword tightly and said seriously, "What do you mean?"
Could this guy possibly have a way to pass the trial?
But how could that be possible? With no Spiritual Power, what could he do?
Xu Sheng pointed his sword at the oscillating ripples in the seal behind the Monster Beast and said, "All we need to do is break the seal over there!"
Yin Luo's lips twitched, "Have you lost your mind? That seal can withstand even Foundation Establishment..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Xu Sheng's eyes concentrated, and he burst forth with terrifying speed, bypassing the battling cultivators and Monster Beast...
Without hesitation, he channeled Spiritual Power into his sword and suddenly slashed towards the seal up front...
Upon impact...
Crack~~Boom!!!!
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