Divine King of Honour Chapter 1922: The First Trial

"Ah!"

Another shriek pierced the air as another Demon Emperor met their demise within this deadly formation.

The peril of this killing array was truly immense.

Two experts at the Immortal Emperor level were dispatched with such ease.

Xu Nian surveyed his surroundings; the gateway to the Netherworld King’s Tomb lay a thousand meters ahead.

Yet, this mere thousand meters presented an exceptionally treacherous path.

Potent Sword Qi lashed out from every direction, possessing enough force to obliterate even Peak Immortal Emperor experts.

Naturally, such onslaughts posed no genuine threat to the evolved Xu Nian.

Thus, confronting the killing array, he proceeded with unhurried strides, traversing the thousand meters with an almost effortless grace.

Su Chan, for her part, paid no heed to the formation’s menaces, as its potency had waned to less than a tenth of its daytime strength.

Were it daylight, she would have been compelled to exercise greater caution.

As for Dongfang Ping, provided he maintained his vigilance, the formation represented little significant danger to him either.

Although he couldn’t match Xu Nian's casual demeanor, he was not overly distressed.

Consequently, the trio swiftly reached the entrance of the Netherworld King’s Tomb.

Alongside them, a considerable number of other formidable individuals also arrived.

Those who succumbed within the formation had likely met an unfortunate end.

As a result, a staggering ninety percent managed to navigate the formation unscathed.

Gazing upon the imposing, somber doorway before them, a palpable sense of gravity settled upon everyone present.

This Netherworld King’s Tomb held the potential to be far more dreadful than their assumptions.

"The gateway is sealed shut and appears impervious to opening," remarked one individual after scrutinizing the tomb door, their voice heavy with solemnity.

"Why not simply shatter it? Stand aside, allow me to rend it asunder!"

A Nether Emperor, with evident disdain, unleashed a surge of Sword Light.

The Sword Light impacted the stone gate, only to be instantly absorbed, then violently expelled as a terrifying Sword Light.

The recoiled Sword Light’s might far surpassed the Nether Emperor's initial assault.

"Ah!"

The Nether Emperor expert, unable to evade in time, was instantly slain.

All observers nearby were struck with profound shock.

The Netherworld King’s Tomb door possessed the ability to reflect incoming attacks?

For a period, uncertainty governed their actions, leaving them at a loss.

Witnessing this spectacle, Xu Nian offered a slight smile.

He advanced deliberately and performed a distinctive hand seal upon the tomb door.

As the hand seal began to radiate light, the tomb door commenced a slow, deliberate opening.

This turn of events left everyone present utterly astonished.

Could this individual actually open the tomb door?

How was this possible?

Suddenly, a wave of curiosity regarding Xu Nian swept through the crowd.

Xu Nian, unconcerned by their gaze, led Su Chan and Dongfang Ping through the entrance.

Observing this, the others hastily followed suit.

Shortly thereafter, they found themselves within the tomb’s interior.

The tomb chamber was cavernous; to be precise, it resembled a grand subterranean palace.

"This tomb is structured into four distinct levels; each level presents a perilous trial. Only by successfully overcoming each challenge can one claim the treasures held within that respective level," Xu Nian explained.

"The treasures are located there!"

Abruptly, a voice exclaimed.

At this revelation, all gazes pivoted towards the hall's far recesses.

In the deepest section of the hall stood a statue of a goddess, her hands cradling ten distinct treasures.

These ten artifacts were entirely ensnared by formidable restrictions, rendering their exact nature indiscernible.

Nevertheless, they emanated potent waves of Divine Power.

The eyes of the Immortal Emperor-level experts gleamed at this sight.

They surged towards the hall's depths, approximately one hundred meters from their current position.

However, the individual at the forefront was suddenly dismembered in a brutal fashion.

This shocking event brought the pursuing experts to an immediate halt.

They recalled Xu Nian's earlier pronouncement: each level harbored a trial for survival.

Initially, they had harbored disbelief, but Xu Nian’s words now appeared undeniably true.

"What is the trial of survival for this particular level?" Dongfang Ping inquired of Xu Nian.

The fate of the individual moments prior had been so bizarrely catastrophic that even he had failed to discern the cause.

Others also turned their expectant gazes to Xu Nian.

Xu Nian offered a placid smile: "The challenge of this level is not exceptionally difficult; it primarily gauges the body’s agility and the acuity of one’s insight. Along this hundred-meter expanse, three hundred and sixty invisible spatial rifts lie in wait, and only by expertly navigating around them can one safely reach the statue that awaits."

"Spatial rifts?" Those nearby voiced their surprise.

It became starkly clear why the preceding individual had been instantly torn asunder; their body had been lacerated by the spatial rifts.

"A remarkable feat; conjuring spatial rifts may not be difficult, but stabilizing them in this location is truly of the highest caliber," Su Chan commented, a note of admiration in her voice.

Xu Nian responded with a faint smile and activated the innate divine ability of his Nine Infant Avatar. A singular eye materialized at the center of his brow.

As this eye illuminated, the spatial rifts became visibly apparent to him.

"Buzz!"

Immediately after, the Wind Spirit Wings unfurled from Xu Nian’s back, and his form transformed into a streak of light.

The light traversed the space instantaneously, reaching the statue in the blink of an eye.

All who bore witness were transfixed, their eyes wide with astonishment.

"Did you commit my path to memory?" Xu Nian posed the question to Su Chan and Dongfang Ping.

Despite her evident surprise, Su Chan still managed a faintly disdainful smile.

She then took a step forward, her own form becoming a fleeting shadow, and materialized beside Xu Nian.

"So swift!"

"These two must be far beyond the Immortal Emperor level, correct?"

"Absolutely! They've surpassed it by a significant margin!"

For a brief, stunned moment, the Immortal Emperor, Demon Emperor, and other Demon Emperor experts could only stare in amazement.

One Demon Emperor, trying to follow suit, barely made it a third of the way before his body was brutally rent into five distinct segments, leading to his immediate demise.

Even at their esteemed cultivation levels, where the body possesses regenerative capabilities, the spatial rifts held an unfathomable power to instantly devour all vitality, making them a source of profound dread.

"Ah!"

Another piercing scream echoed through the area.

A second Demon Emperor, attempting the perilous path, also met his end.

Before long, a full fifteen minutes had elapsed.

On this treacherous path, a total of ten Immortal Emperor-level experts had already fallen.

It was at this critical juncture that Dongfang Ping finally made his move.

His figure became a blur, a mere flash, transforming into a shadow as he materialized beside Xu Nian shortly thereafter.

A knowing smile touched Xu Nian's lips as he witnessed this.

Just as he had astutely predicted, Dongfang Ping had successfully navigated the perilous trial.

"How is it that they managed to pass?" The remaining Immortal Emperor-level experts were consumed by a gnawing anxiety.

Were they destined to be helpless onlookers as the trio claimed all the supreme treasures?

Xu Nian and his companions paid them no mind, their gazes fixed upon the coveted treasures cradled by the imposing statue.

Intricate and potent restrictions were woven around these precious artifacts.

"Each individual is permitted to claim only one; attempting to take more would undoubtedly trigger the restrictions, a fate that would spell certain death even for those at the Divine-level," Xu Nian declared, his voice resonating with certainty.

"Only one? Then it seems we are left to the whims of luck," Dongfang Ping remarked, a flicker of disappointment crossing his features.

He had harbored the hopeful expectation that they might be able to secure all ten treasures.

"Indeed, a solitary treasure is all that can be taken, a consequence of the Divine World's decree," Su Chan elaborated.

With deliberate grace, she reached out and grasped one of the radiant orbs.

As the light ball was gently crushed in her hand, a magnificent treasure materialized, unveiled for all to witness.

"This is..." Both Dongfang Ping and Xu Nian registered a shared sense of surprise.