Divine King of Honour Chapter 1865: Netherworld God Temple Trial

A profound transformation had taken hold of Xu Nian after he emerged from the Chaos Divine Palace.

Though still positioned at the Nether Emperor Perfection Level, his aura now radiated a more commanding and authoritative presence.

"Huh, why does your entire demeanor feel completely different?" The Lei Family Ancestor remarked, his surprise evident upon seeing Xu Nian.

Tang Wu and the Dean of Moyang Sword Academy also turned their curious gazes toward Xu Nian, perceiving a dangerous aura emanating from him—an unfathomable depth of peril.

"Have you again broken through the Great Tao True Intent?" the Dean of Moyang Sword Academy inquired.

"No, I have only just entered the First Level Realm," Xu Nian responded with a smile.

Upon transcending the Boundaryless Realm, his entire being had begun to emanate a Boundaryless Domain.

It was this very Boundaryless Domain that instilled a potent sense of crisis in the Dean of Moyang Sword Academy and the others, leading them to perceive his dramatically altered demeanor.

After a moment of contemplation, Xu Nian resolved to suppress his Boundaryless Realm.

Consequently, his outward presence reverted to its original state.

"It appears you've achieved a significant breakthrough recently; what new divine skill have you mastered?" The Lei Family Ancestor’s eyes brightened as he observed Xu Nian’s now-restrained posture.

Even he, a Divine-level Expert, found it increasingly difficult to fully discern the young man before him.

"Senior, shall we depart? The Netherworld God Temple assessment should commence shortly, shouldn't it?" Xu Nian proposed.

"Indeed, today marks the registration for the Netherworld God Temple. Let us proceed; I shall escort you there," Tang Wu stated.

"Very well, thank you, Senior," Xu Nian expressed his appreciation.

"I shall not be accompanying you. Should you not pass the assessment, my doors are always open," the Dean of Moyang Sword Academy commented.

Xu Nian offered a smile before departing with Tang Wu and the Lei Family Ancestor.

A swift teleportation deposited them directly outside Tianbei City.

Direct teleportation into the city was prohibited due to its protective enchantments.

As they neared the city gates, Xu Nian detected a formidable aura.

He turned his head in a specific direction, observing a middle-aged man with an immense sword, who was regarding them with a cold demeanor.

However, the man's gaze seemed primarily fixed upon Tang Wu and the Lei Family Ancestor.

"That individual's name is Baili Chengfeng; he is a loose cultivator and a Divine-level Expert. He has mastered the Earth Attribute Great Tao True Intent, and his heavy sword techniques are particularly potent," Tang Wu informed Xu Nian.

"Baili Chengfeng? Earth Attribute Great Tao True Intent? Heavy sword?" Xu Nian conjured an image of a man wielding a colossal sword, capable of cleaving the very earth with a single blow.

He deduced that this man before them was certainly not someone to be trifled with.

"I hadn't anticipated encountering so many Divine-level experts in Qing State City! Is the Netherworld God Temple truly that enticing?" Xu Nian inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"Its allure is undeniable. You see, the Netherworld God Temple is a coveted destination for numerous Divine-level experts, offering access to the most superior resources and allowing cultivation within its sacred grounds. There, one can rapidly comprehend the Great Tao Realm by studying the writings of ancient, powerful beings," Tang Wu elaborated.

Xu Nian immediately grasped the significance.

Gaining entry into the Netherworld God Temple promised accelerated cultivation resources.

It was precisely this abundance of resources that drew the enthusiastic congregation of Divine-level experts.

Xu Nian and his companions proceeded into the city, where a considerable crowd had already assembled.

Despite the assessment being exclusive to certain Divine-level experts, a multitude had gathered to witness the proceedings.

The usual population of Tianbei City appeared to have increased tenfold.

As Xu Nian walked down the street, he could readily identify several Nether Emperors and Netherworld Venerates.

Occasionally, his eyes would fall upon one or two Divine-level experts.

"The Netherworld God Temple's assessment is scheduled to take place in Tianbei City’s central square. Let us proceed there," Tang Wu announced.

Xu Nian nodded in agreement and followed.

Before long, the trio arrived at the bustling central square of Tianbei City.

The square was already encircled by a multitude of onlookers at this point.

Standing in the very heart of the city square were twelve individuals.

This group comprised both men and women, young and old.

Nevertheless, each of them exuded an aura of profound power and terror.

Ten of these individuals were identified as Divine-level experts, while the remaining two were at the Nether Emperor Perfection Level.

The formidable swordsman encountered at the city gates was indeed among them.

Xu Nian surveyed the scene, noting that these Divine-level experts possessed an exceptional presence.

He felt a particularly dangerous aura emanating from the three individuals positioned at the forefront—two males and one female.

Xu Nian possessed certainty that these three individuals hailed from Futu Mountain, just as Senior Tang Wu had indicated.

Furthermore, the considerable space people maintained around them served as a clear testament to their formidable strength.

"There are actually ten Divine-level experts; it appears the difficulty of your assessment this time will be quite significant," Tang Wu remarked.

"Indeed, it will be quite significant. Boy, don’t push yourself too hard if you can’t make it," the Lei Family Ancestor advised.

Xu Nian merely offered a smile, neither confirming nor denying the statement.

The Lei Family Ancestor, realizing his advice would likely go unheeded, chose to remain silent.

Xu Nian also spoke little, proceeding towards the central area of the square.

As Xu Nian emerged, he overheard hushed discussions from the surrounding crowd.

"Huh, another one? This is the thirteenth, isn't it? So young; could he possibly be a Divine-level expert as well?" someone in the crowd inquired with unconcealed disbelief.

"He doesn’t seem to possess that kind of divine aura," another person quickly responded.

"He is indeed not Divine-level, merely at the Nether Emperor Perfection Level. At this stage, he wouldn't even be able to pass the basic assessment," a Nether Emperor Level expert, after evaluating Xu Nian's cultivation, declared aloud.

In addition to the onlookers, all twelve existing participants turned their attention toward Xu Nian.

Upon observing that Xu Nian's cultivation was only at the Nether Emperor level, they all displayed expressions of contempt.

The ten Divine-level experts, in particular, acted as if Xu Nian was utterly beneath their notice.

As for the two Nether Emperor Perfection Level experts, they adopted a slightly more amiable demeanor, sensing a fellow traveler in their less advanced situation, and offered Xu Nian smiles.

A young man even approached Xu Nian, extending a greeting, "I am Huo Qiu, from Beiwang Mountain. What is your name, brother?"

"Xu Fenn!" Xu Nian responded with composure.

He had not anticipated this young man initiating a conversation with him.

"Ah, so it is Brother Xu Fenn. Are you here because your elders sent you for training? At our level, passing the assessment is unlikely, but the experience itself isn't without merit," the young man said, a smile playing on his lips.

Xu Nian let out a wry chuckle internally.

It dawned on him that this individual was engaging him simply because they shared a similar, rather unfortunate predicament, seemingly just going through the motions.

"I am not here for training; my genuine intention is to join the Netherworld God Temple," Xu Nian stated with sincerity.

"Brother Xu Fenn, please refrain from joking. Overcoming the assessment without reaching the Divine level is a task harder than scaling the heavens. It would be best to let it go," Huo Qiu immediately shook his head, perceiving Xu Nian's declaration as mere jest.

Xu Nian offered a slight smile and chose not to prolong the discussion.

Some matters are simply not worth debating at length.

The Divine-level experts who witnessed Xu Nian conversing with Huo Qiu grew even more dismissive of him.