Divine King of Honour Chapter 1869: Breaking Through 100,000
Previously on Divine King of Honour...
Attired in resplendent red, Li Tianxue radiated an intense, fiery presence that seemed to emanate from her very core.
Xu Nian sensed an immensely potent Great Dao True Intent emanating from her person.
"Such a profound Fire Attribute Dao True Intent," Xu Nian found himself murmuring.
Could this be the Great Dao Realm that lay beyond the Third Level True Intent?
Xu Nian pondered, acknowledging that without resorting to the Boundaryless Realm, he would be no match for Li Tianxue.
She could, with ease, defeat him.
"This Li Tianxue truly lives up to her reputation as a Heavenly Pride Girl of Futu Mountain. With her current might, she could likely contend with numerous Top-grade Divine Level Experts."
"Indeed! Her Third Level Realm, coupled with the Fire Separation Great Dao True Intent and her mastery over the Leaving Fire Heavenly Scripture, makes her power terrifying! The mere thought is chilling. Legend has it she once cleaved a Divine Mountain in twain with a single sword strike. A Divine Mountain! Even ordinary Nether Emperors cannot budge those Divine Stones."
"Truly exceptional. Among the younger generation, Li Tianxue stands unparalleled."
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A murmur of discussion filled the air, predominantly voices extolling Li Tianxue's virtues.
Yet, Li Tianxue appeared unfazed by the accolades, lifting her proud, snow-white neck as she advanced toward the stone stele.
"Buzz!"
A crimson Divine Sword materialized in her grasp.
This Divine Sword blazed with a fiery red hue, its emitted heat surpassing the tolerance of a typical Nether Emperor Perfection Level Expert.
However, Li Tianxue held it with nary a discomfort.
The instant her slender fingers closed around the Divine Sword, its fiery essence intensified by nearly tenfold.
A palpable heat engulfed everyone present.
This aura coalesced into a fearsome heatwave, sweeping across the entire plaza.
In that moment, Li Tianxue seemed enveloped in a divine conflagration.
"The Fire Separation Great Dao True Intent is truly remarkable, possessing an exceedingly terrifying temperature," Xu Nian mused to himself.
A deeper comprehension of Li Tianxue's formidable strength dawned upon Xu Nian.
"Buzz!"
Li Tianxue ascended gracefully, her robes fluttering.
"Fire of Separation, Bright Sun!"
With a resounding cry, Li Tianxue unleashed a sword strike.
The incandescent sword light flared, becoming so dazzling that no one could maintain their gaze.
The surrounding onlookers collectively inhaled sharply.
The sheer power of that strike sent tremors through their very souls.
It was akin to a harbinger of death from the deepest inferno, chilling them to the bone.
"Boom!"
The Divine Patterns etched upon the stele ignited.
Instantly, they absorbed the fiery sword light.
"Buzz!"
A numerical value materialized upon the stele.
Upon witnessing the figure, a collective gasp erupted from the crowd.
"Seventy-eight thousand? Good heavens! Am I seeing this correctly?" someone exclaimed in disbelief.
Xu Nian, too, displayed a look of profound astonishment.
Li Tianxue had achieved an astonishing score of seventy-eight thousand.
Such a result was nothing short of extraordinary.
It was likely beyond the reach of even Tang Wu and his peers.
Even the Shadowless Sword God himself offered a nod of appreciation.
"Indeed, Li Tianxue is quite formidable, and undeniably beautiful. However, she is excessively arrogant. Rumor has it that half of those who dared to court her were driven to utter despair," Huo Qiu commented.
Xu Nian inclined his head in agreement.
Li Tianxue certainly possessed the right to be proud; she was exceptionally beautiful and possessed supreme skill, solidifying her status as an undeniable Heavenly Pride Girl.
In terms of sheer power, she likely surpassed Mu Yuqing.
Of course, when it came to physical appearance, she fell slightly short of Mu Yuqing.
Mu Yuqing's beauty was of an unparalleled, celestial caliber.
Yet, concerning talent and potential, Mu Yuqing might very well be Li Tianxue's equal.
Li Tianxue cast a fleeting glance at the score displayed on the stele, her proud, cold features betraying little emotion.
She sheathed her sword and turned away.
Her gaze swept over the world, tinged with a hint of disdain.
The admiring looks from those around her did not penetrate her aloof demeanor.
"It's unlikely Li Tianxue exerted her full strength. If she had unleashed everything, she might have reached eighty or even ninety thousand," Xu Nian surmised internally.
After all, no one would readily display their true capabilities during the initial round of assessment.
"Next is Tan Long. His score will undoubtedly surpass one hundred thousand," Huo Qiu predicted.
Xu Nian's attention turned to the young man known as Tan Long.
Throughout the proceedings, this individual had stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his countenance utterly devoid of any superfluous expression.
Yet, Xu Nian could sense it – his strength was immense.
Terrifyingly so.
"Will Tan Long make his move now? I wonder if he can break the hundred thousand mark? It's whispered that since the Netherworld God Temple's assessments commenced, only two individuals have ever achieved a score of one hundred thousand," a spectator voiced with palpable anticipation.
"I believe Tan Long is capable. After all, he is a Top-grade Divine Level Expert, a Fourth-level Realm cultivator. With such might, he is bound to achieve a score of one hundred thousand," someone quickly voiced their opinion.
Amidst the murmuring crowd, Tan Long strode forward with deliberate steps.
A fierce storm erupted within his gaze, and in the very next instant, he unleashed a punch from empty air.
A streak of lightning descended, striking the stele with incredible speed, so swift that most onlookers failed to perceive its trajectory.
Even though Xu Nian witnessed the strike, he was nevertheless astonished by the sheer force of Tan Long's punch.
The casual might of Tan Long's blow far surpassed the Sword Radiance previously displayed by Li Tianxue by scores of times.
Had such a punch been directed at a person, even a Top-Grade Divine Level expert might have met a grim fate.
It was overwhelmingly powerful!
Xu Nian understood that even if he were to employ his Boundaryless Divine Power, he would still be no match for this individual.
"Boom!"
The stele vibrated from the impact.
At last, a numerical value materialized on the stone monument.
Every person present couldn't help but inhale sharply in astonishment.
One hundred thousand and eight hundred?
A mere casual punch registered an attack value of one hundred thousand and eight hundred.
Was this not excessively formidable?
Even the Divine-level experts in the vicinity exhibited expressions of profound admiration.
Regarding such a prodigious genius, they harbored not the slightest inclination towards envy.
Nevertheless, Tan Long maintained a composed demeanor, his gaze remaining unperturbed.
To him, all these achievements appeared quite ordinary and commonplace.
"Exceeding one hundred thousand? Not bad. I did not anticipate the Qing State could produce such a prodigy. It appears the assessment for the Netherworld God Temple this time will be exceptionally thrilling," the Shadowless Sword God remarked with a smile.
He observed Tan Long with considerable reverence.
The crowd erupted into a new wave of excited exclamations.
At this juncture, Tan Long was the most resplendent figure in their eyes.
"Is it concluded now?"
"Not yet, it seems there is still one more individual awaiting assessment. Yes, it is that final Nether Emperor."
"A Nether Emperor? That merely sounds like a placeholder, perhaps they have already resolved to withdraw."
"Indeed, the Nether Emperor truly stands no chance."
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An exchange of words unfolded amongst the observers.
Upon overhearing these comments, Xu Nian found himself rendered speechless.
However, this outcome had long been anticipated by him.
Ultimately, for someone classified as a Nether Emperor, successfully passing this basic assessment is indeed exceedingly challenging.
"Brother Xu, pay them no mind. Simply proceed with the formalities and display your most potent techniques," Huo Qiu encouraged Xu Nian.
Xu Nian offered a smile and nodded in agreement.
Subsequently, he advanced towards the stele to undertake his assessment.