C19 Pass the Trial

Ye Xiu let out a sigh. "I had the same thought until you showed up. You're the only other person I've seen reach this level besides myself."

Ye Xiu's strength was formidable. Xiao Feng could sense that he had mastered the Great Circle of the Universe Stage and was on the cusp of advancing to the Universe Stage at any moment!

Clearly, this man couldn't have resorted to any shortcuts to get past the earlier stages. That meant he had powered through with sheer strength!

Yet even someone as strong as him hadn't conquered the final stage, which spoke volumes about the dreadfulness of the Trial here.

"You mentioned 'big guy'?" Xiao Feng recalled his earlier words. "Is that the Trial here?"

Ye Xiu gave him a once-over, still finding it hard to believe. If he wasn't mistaken, this fellow was only at the Great Circle of the Universe Stage. How on earth did he make it this far? Could he be the sect's newly emerged super-genius?

"Yes, he's inside that city. His power is truly fearsome."

Xiao Feng stepped forward and knocked heavily on the door, "Hello?! Is anyone there?!"

Ye Xiu was taken aback by his boldness and hurriedly shouted, "Have you lost your mind?! Get back here!"

But it was too late. The city gates swung open, and simultaneously, a long spear shot out with the speed of thunder!

Sigh, this reckless young man, I better save him. His death would be a significant loss for the sect.

Ye Xiu drew his weapon, ready to intervene.

Meanwhile, Xiao Feng, who had significantly bolstered his physique during his battle with the Iron-armored General, managed to catch the spear. The attack had been a test from within the city and not at full force. Bracing himself, Xiao Feng caught the spear and, after being pushed back several meters, successfully blocked it!

The spear in Xiao Feng's hands was impressively sharp and authoritative, its presence faintly reminiscent of the Overlord Spear. Moreover, it was an Earth Grade Spiritual Weapon, far superior to the spears he had to conjure from Spiritual Force.

Impressed, Xiao Feng couldn't help but ask the armored figure, "Is there a way to keep this spear?"

The armored figure replied with confidence, "Certainly!"

While speaking, a commanding force surged into the Overlord Spear, and within a second, it was securely grasped in Xiao Feng's hands.

Ye Xiu was left utterly astonished. Had he just witnessed the theft of that behemoth's weapon? What in the world was happening?

He sheathed the sword he had just drawn and regarded Xiao Feng with a complex look.

"Roar!" The unfortunate soul in the city, unable to summon his weapon back, let out a furious bellow and charged forth.

It was then that Xiao Feng got a good look at him. Standing over four meters tall, he was practically a mountain!

Without a moment's hesitation, Xiao Feng knew he had to make a run for it—why else would he have snatched someone's weapon?

He tried to escape through the Teleportation Magic Array, but the giant had anticipated his move, launching a punch that obliterated the Magic Array into dust.

Great, now there was no escaping!

Ye Xiu was stunned. What stroke of misfortune had led him to provoke such a creature, and now he was forced to bear the brunt of its fury alongside Xiao Feng!

"Awoo! Awoo! Awoo!" The giant, pleased with its successful strike, stooped and pounded the ground, charging at Xiao Feng.

"Brother! We must join forces to defeat this beast! Otherwise, neither of us will make it out!" Xiao Feng called out as he parried the monster's blows with his spear, convinced that Ye Xiu would have to help.

"My name is Ye!" Ye Xiu exhaled, realizing this was the prime opportunity to take down the monster. He drew his sword and struck the creature.

"Roar!" The monster roared in rage, scratching at its body before swiveling to claw at Ye Xiu.

Seizing the moment, Xiao Feng applied force to his spear and thrust it viciously into the monster's neck.

Ding!

Sparks scattered everywhere. The monster's defenses were astoundingly formidable; its mere flesh had withstood the attack?

"Roar! Roar! Roar!" Frustrated at missing Ye Xiu and then feeling the sting of Xiao Feng's spear, the creature, though lacking in intellect, was clearly in pain.

Then, it spun around and launched a punch at Xiao Feng.

The immense force traveled through the spear and reverberated within Xiao Feng, who sensed the monster's mind through the weapon. It was nothing but pure rage and bloodlust!

How could the Mountain Sea Sect harbor such a horrifying creature?

"Brother Ye, take action now!"

"Absolutely, behold my Rain Fall Sword Technique!"

Ye Xiu's sword danced swiftly, casting specks of light that descended like raindrops, aptly reflecting his name.

The monster roared, clearly familiar with this tactic. It swiftly sidestepped Xiao Feng, then its iron claws whirled through the air, parrying the sword light.

But to turn its back on Xiao Feng was a grave mistake. It was seriously underestimating him.

A smirk crossed Xiao Feng's lips. If it was seeking death, it had no one to blame but itself! He was going to make sure it was thoroughly 'entertained.'

The spear in his grasp suddenly grew larger as a wild, murderous energy amassed upon it. Clenching the spear with both hands, the fabric on his other arm disintegrated into dust.

"Take this!"

The monster sensed the dreadful force behind it and spun around, but it was clearly too late.

The spear, charged with ferocious power like a rampaging dragon, howled as it plunged into the lower half of the monster's body.

The location of the strike might not have been honorable, but in a battle to the death, honor is a moot point.

Ye Xiu's heart clenched. This was downright brutal! No, he had to maintain his distance from this terrifying young man.

Despite his reservations, Ye Xiu didn't let the opportunity slip by. With his sword in hand, he swiftly sliced across the monster's neck from above.

Xiao Feng, wielding the Overlord Spear, did the same from below, aiming for the creature's throat.

Their movements intersected, leaving a lethal cross-shaped wound on the monster's neck!

The beast clutched at its neck, trying in vain to stem the gushing blood. But it was all for naught, and within moments, it collapsed heavily to the ground.

After landing the blow, Xiao Feng promptly stowed the Overlord Spear and summoned back another spear from the monster's body, cleansing it with Spiritual Force.

"Brother, what's your name?" Ye Xiu asked, still shaken as he gazed at the monster's corpse.

"Xiao Feng."

"Xiao Feng, that move of yours was quite terrifying!"

Xiao Feng remained silent.

Just then, a voice emerged out of nowhere, "I never expected someone from Purvavideha to conquer the ultimate trial. Impressive indeed."

A figure began to materialize; it was a man!

"Heh, to think there were two of you. Did you both team up to take him down?"

Both men nodded, still somewhat wary of this mysterious newcomer.

"Ha! Well done! There's no need for such caution around me. I'm not part of the Trial. I'm here to present you with your well-deserved rewards, as per the rules."