Chapter 641 – The final trial, the Supreme Trial.

As Xuan Yi delved deeper, he discovered that each level of the Ancient Desolate Tower was like an independent space.

Entering the Ancient Desolate Tower at the sixth level of the Spirit Dao Realm, Xuan Yi found that the first level of the Survival Trial respected the sixth level of the Spirit Dao Realm, the second level respected the seventh level, with each subsequent level adding one small realm.

However, these advancements had no effect on Xuan Yi. His level far exceeded that of the Ancient Desolate Tower.

Third level!

One move to annihilate!

Fourth level! A test for the ninth level of the Spirit Dao Realm!

Still, just one move!

Fifth level! A test for a Divine Dao Realm of the First Palace!

Again, just one move!

With the Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear in hand, along with the Dragon Phoenix bloodline and his own Primordial Divine Physique, Xuan Yi didn’t even need to display his Divine Skills. He breezed through the tenth level as if playing.

The test of the tenth level was none other than a strong expert at the sixth palace of the Divine Dao Realm.

Unfortunately for him, Xuan Yi had the Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear. With a single force smashing through myriad laws, the expert at the sixth palace of the Divine Dao Realm was crushed before even being able to unleash his powers!

However, the eleventh level of the trial underwent a tremendous change.

The empty area remained the same, but the statue unexpectedly came to life.

“Congratulations, you’ve reached the final level of the Survival Trial!”

The resurrected statue revealed a gentle smile. “Can you tell me your name?”

“Xuan Yi!”

The statue smiled approvingly. “I have to say, since the establishment of the Survival Trial, we never thought anyone would be able to pass it, but you’ve given me hope!”

“What is the trial of the final level?” Xuan Yi asked the most crucial question.

The statue chuckled lightly. “You really are impatient, aren’t you?”

“It’s simple, defeat the Supreme-ranked me!” The statue’s expression turned calm.

Xuan Yi’s pupils suddenly contracted. “What?”

Even though he had obtained the Dragon Phoenix inheritance, Xuan Yi wasn’t arrogant enough to believe that he could leap from the sixth level of the Spirit Dao Realm to the Supreme rank in one step!

“Just kidding!” The statue chuckled lightly, leaving Xuan Yi speechless. Could it be that these sealed relics had all turned into lunatics?

The statue explained, “Let me introduce myself. I am the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven in the Ancient Human Clan. The final challenge of the Ancient Path Survival Trial is that you need to withstand the time it takes for one incense stick under my attack.”

“One incense stick?” Xuan Yi’s mouth twitched upon hearing the words of the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven.

The time it takes for one incense stick to burn was neither long nor short. Its duration entirely depended on the difference between the two individuals. There was a thirteen-realm gap between the sixth level of the Spirit Dao Realm and the Supreme rank!

Xuan Yi felt the challenge was daunting. “I’m only at the sixth level of the Spirit Dao Realm!”

“That’s the setup of the Survival Trial! If you had the cultivation of the Divine Dao Realm, I could directly use the power of a Saint,” explained the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven.

Xuan Yi took a deep breath. “It seems I don’t have a choice but to accept.”

“Indeed, you haven’t had a choice since the moment you chose the Survival Trial,” nodded the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven.

Xuan Yi shrugged. “Alright, but trials and opportunities go hand in hand. I want to know what I can gain from this.”

“The inheritance of all the Ancient Dao Saints, along with control over the Ancient Road, and I can even bestow blessings upon you. At the very least, it can allow you to advance by one small realm in cultivation!” The Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven smiled.

Although Xuan Yi wasn’t interested in the inheritance and control over the Ancient Road, he was still very eager to improve his cultivation. His eyes shimmered with determination. “Then let’s begin!”

Buzz!

As his words fell, Xuan Yi drew out the Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear. Space suddenly condensed; a stream of light flashed, and a resounding thunderous sound filled the air.

“Interesting!”

A desolate energy swept out as the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven fiercely threw a punch. Spiritual light flickered, and a dazzling golden spiritual power formed arm armor on his arm. One punch was enough to shatter space.

The clash of fist and spear caused all the surrounding matter in the air to disperse in an instant. Space shattered, and energy rampaged.

The Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven’s fist was like a surging river, while Xuan Yi’s Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear was an unstoppable force. Despite the thirteen-realm difference between them, Xuan Yi didn’t fall into a disadvantage in their first exchange.

“Retreat!”

The Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven shouted in surprise, and his fist suddenly exerted a second surge of power, directly pushing Xuan Yi back. Then, he swung his fists, and fist imprints burst forth like a storm of falling pear blossoms.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The fist imprints landed on the ground, creating a bottomless pit, and dense cracks appeared on the ground. Several places even exploded in succession.

Is this the power of the Heavenly Dao Realm?

Supreme experts nurture the Golden cores in the Divine Palace, and undergo the Nine Transformations of the Heavenly Dao. Each time they advance by one small realm, a divine pattern appears on the Golden Dan.

However, after the destructive power caused by Xuan Yi and the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven’s clash, the Ancient Desolation Tower unexpectedly began to repair itself.

Amidst the countless fist imprints, Xuan Yi didn’t retreat but advanced. With the Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear in hand, he broke through the fist imprints and appeared in front of the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven!

The Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear contained surging thunderous power, and a fierce thrust called “Hidden Dragon Emerges from the Sea” was unleashed.

This spear condensed a powerful Dao rhyme and combined with the Primordial Divine Thunder, resulting in tremendous power.

But this power was only relative.

As a supreme expert, the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven radiated golden light, and his body produced crisp sounds. His physical strength reached the limit of a Supreme.

…

“Desolate Fist!”

A punch erupted, clashing head-on with the Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear, creating a situation of evenly matched forces!

It should be noted that the Dragon Phoenix Emperor Spear was a true imperial artifact!

Boom!

Xuan Yi had long prepared for this. The Primordial Divine Thunder erupted, and under its powerful impact, the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven was also shaken back.

Drip …

The Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven’s arm armor shattered, and a look of astonishment appeared on his face. He glanced around and discovered that his palm was actually oozing strands of blood.

Not only that, but there was a violent thunderous power within that spear, which had already penetrated his body and was raging madly.

“This shouldn’t be possible!”

The Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven exclaimed in surprise. Then, a strong energy burst forth from his body, wiping out the raging thunder within. He curiously looked at Xuan Yi and said, “Could this spear be an Imperial artefact?”

After all, he was a Supreme!

No matter how monstrous Xuan Yi might be, he could only be played with the palm of his hand. The Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven had no intention of directly killing Xuan Yi. After all, he was an unparalleled monstrous genius that the human race had not encountered in billions of years!

But now, with the appearance of a suspected Imperial artifact, it indicated that Xuan Yi had great destiny. If he could entrust the Ancient Road to him, then he would be worthy of the fallen ancestors of the Ancient People!

However, the gap between a Supreme at the Supreme Rank and Xuan Yi at the sixth level of the Spirit Dao Realm was simply too large. Even though the Ancient Saint of the Desolate Heaven thought that Xuan Yi had hope, that hope was still slim, even with the suspected Imperial artifact in his hand.