Divine King of Honour Chapter 1866: Shadowless Sword God

"They haven’t even reached the Divine level, yet they dare to join the Netherworld God Temple's assessment? Are they seeking their own demise?" A Divine-level expert clad in black sneered with disdain.

"Mere clowns. They hope to earn renown through this assessment, but they'll likely fail the very first stage," scoffed another middle-aged expert at the Divine level.

"I truly hope they manage to pass the first stage; that way, we can mercilessly slaughter every last one of them," declared a bald Divine-level expert, a bloodthirsty grin spreading across his face.

The other Divine-level experts erupted in mocking laughter.

In their eyes, Xu Nian and his companions were nothing more than insignificant ants.

Xu Nian paid no mind to these individuals; the ones spouting insults were merely in the early stages of the Divine level.

They posed a negligible threat to him.

His true focus was on the trio from Futu Mountain.

These three stood apart, seemingly out of sync with their surroundings.

Yet, the chilling aura radiating from them caused many of the surrounding Divine-level experts to regard them with caution.

"Brother Xu, you're observing the trio from Futu Mountain? They are renowned prodigies from that very sect," Huo Qiu remarked with a smile, noticing Xu Nian's gaze fixed upon them.

"You are acquainted with them?" Xu Nian inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"Indeed, their fame has likely permeated the entirety of Qing State by now. Brother Xu, you were unaware?" Huo Qiu responded, a touch of surprise in his voice.

"I have been in secluded cultivation recently, paying little heed to Qing State's affairs," Xu Nian explained, shaking his head.

Huo Qiu nodded, understanding dawning on his features.

"Allow me to elaborate, Brother Xu. Observe the handsome young man in the white robe? He is the youngest and least powerful of the Futu Mountain trio. His cultivation has already reached the mid-grade Heavenly God level, and he has mastered the Wind Spirit Dao True Intent, which is reputed to be exceptionally potent," Huo Qiu elaborated.

"Wind Spirit?" A flicker of surprise crossed Xu Nian's eyes.

He had not anticipated that the young man in white would have achieved mastery over the Wind Spirit Dao True Intent.

The Wind Spirit Dao True Intent was considered a formidable power among Wind attributes, ranking just below his own Wind Extreme Great Dao True Intent.

"To what level has his Dao True Intent ascended?" Xu Nian inquired further.

"It is said to have reached the Second Level," Huo Qiu replied.

"Second Level? Truly impressive," Xu Nian mused inwardly, a sense of astonishment washing over him.

This young man's attainment of the Second Level signified that he would present a formidable challenge.

"Yes, and he is the weakest of the three. That woman is none other than Futu Mountain's prodigy, Li Tianxue. Her cultivation has already attained the peak of the mid-grade Divine level, merely a single step away from the top-grade Divine level. Furthermore, she has comprehended the Fire Attribute Dao True Intent, 'Fire Intensity,' which is rumored to have transgressed into the Third Level of the True Intent Realm," Huo Qiu continued his explanation.

"Third Level True Intent?" Xu Nian's demeanor grew serious.

This woman was clearly no ordinary adversary.

"Even more formidable is the leading young man. His strength has reached the top-grade Divine level, just shy of the ultimate God-level, and his comprehension has already advanced to the Fourth-level Realm," Huo Qiu could not help but add, impressed.

Xu Nian's expression shifted to one of surprise.

Fourth-level Realm?

"Which attribute's Dao True Intent has he comprehended?" Xu Nian asked, his voice laced with astonishment.

Achieving mastery at the Fourth-level Realm indicated that he had already stepped into the domain of True Intent. It was widely known that the Third and Fourth Levels represented a critical turning point, a vast chasm that many could never hope to cross in a lifetime.

"The Thunder Attribute! 'Thunder's Roar,'" Huo Qiu stated.

Xu Nian's surprise deepened.

'Thunder's Roar' True Intent was also recognized as an exceptionally potent technique.

"These three are undoubtedly a powerhouse, and it's probable that no one desires to be assigned the same task as them," Huo Qiu commented.

Xu Nian offered a nod of agreement.

This final assessment mandated that each participant receive a task, with some tasks being identical for multiple individuals.

Only a single person could successfully complete a task shared by others.

Consequently, those undertaking the same task were destined for inevitable conflict amongst themselves.

"However, fret not, despite their strength, it's unlikely we'll cross paths with them. The true source of concern lies with the other Divine-level experts," Huo Qiu said with a smile.

It was evident that he, too, had registered the earlier taunts from the other Divine-level experts and was now offering a subtle retort.

Xu Nian, however, did not give much weight to Huo Qiu's words.

While Huo Qiu might dismiss it, Xu Nian could not afford to do the same.

For this Netherworld God Temple assessment, he was resolute in achieving success.

"Buzz!"

At that precise moment, a figure materialized from the void above the square.

The abrupt appearance exuded an overwhelming aura of pressure that enveloped the entire vicinity.

This potent aura compelled everyone within the square, including the formidable Divine-level experts, to manifest expressions of deep reverence.

Even Xu Nian was taken aback, a measure of surprise evident on his face.

The reason was that the newcomer was, in fact, a God-level powerhouse.

"Such a potent pressure, even without him intentionally releasing it, already affects the entire vicinity. I myself can't help but feel compelled to bow," Xu Nian contemplated inwardly.

The newcomer filled him with a sense of apprehension.

However, it was clear that this individual was not a contestant, but rather an assessor dispatched from the Netherworld God Temple.

This person cast a glance over Xu Nian and the others gathered in the square, apparently evaluating the contestants' strength.

Upon observing the trio from Futu Mountain, a hint of admiration surfaced in his expression, but when his gaze landed on Xu Nian and his companions, his brow furrowed slightly.

"Esteemed individuals, I am Gui Ming, the steward of the Netherworld God Temple, tasked with overseeing your assessment within Qing State. The rules, as you are all aware, stipulate a single condition for the Netherworld God Temple assessment: one must be below the God-level," the God-level powerhouse announced.

His voice, though not projected loudly, reverberated within the consciousness of everyone present.

This impressive technique even left Xu Nian in a state of awe.

"Elder Gui Ming, you must surely be the Shadowless Sword God of the Netherworld God Temple," one Divine-level expert inquired.

"Oh, you recognize my title?" the God-level strongman responded with a touch of surprise.

These words instantly ignited an uproar throughout the gathering.

Could this individual truly be the Netherworld God Temple's renowned Shadowless Sword God?

To think that the Netherworld God Temple would dispatch someone of such considerable standing.

Huo Qiu and the others were also taken aback, never anticipating that this particular God would be the legendary Shadowless Sword God.

Only Xu Nian remained perplexed, as the name Shadowless Sword God meant nothing to him prior to this moment.

"Is the Shadowless Sword God exceptionally famous?" Xu Nian posed to Huo Qiu via sound transmission.

"Undoubtedly, he is exceedingly famous. Upon his initial arrival in the God Realm, he vanquished three low-grade God powerhouses consecutively with a single, devastating sword strike, showcasing swordsmanship at the Divine Transformation level. That is why everyone refers to him as the Shadowless Sword God; he is a truly formidable figure," Huo Qiu explained, his tone laced with undisguised admiration.

Xu Nian's astonishment grew.

To have just ascended to the God Realm and then to slay three opponents of equivalent standing?

Such an accomplishment was, without question, remarkable.

He directed his gaze back towards Gui Ming, and through the abilities of his Boundaryless Realm, Xu Nian discerned that Gui Ming's cultivation was no longer merely at the low-grade God level. At this very instant, he was at least an upper God.

An upper God?

It seemed highly probable that his current strength now far surpassed even the upper God level.