Time flowed, and a month had passed since Li Xiaotian began his seclusion in the Heavenly God Liquid. The small pool of Heavenly God Liquid, which was abundant before, was now nearly depleted and gradually dissipating.
A thousand years of accumulation, the Heavenly God Liquid that should have been shared by over a dozen people like Tagu, was now monopolized by Li Xiaotian alone. It was imaginable how heaven-defying his opportunity was.
Over the past month, he had meticulously reviewed all his realms and techniques, further refining the power of ten thousand races' innate strengths that he had previously absorbed, ultimately making them his own.
He no longer needed to imitate other races; every move and every strike could be transformed at will. The divine power of the Divine race, the physique of the Ancient Divine race, the dominance of the Demonic race, the immortality of the Blood race, and all other powers were thoroughly integrated by him.
He had undergone a metamorphosis, his body and divine soul elevated to a new height.
"Buzz!"
Silently, Li Xiaotian opened his eyes. Instantly, the sky crackled with lightning and thunder. His eyes were like bolts of lightning, and where they gazed, even the void rippled as if it could not withstand his scrutiny. The Great Wind Novel Network.
Li Xiaotian took a deep breath and reined in his aura.
"Boom!"
Even so, as he took a step forward, a crack appeared on the ground, and the earth instantly shook and rumbled.
He was now at least twice as strong as before!
It was truly shocking, considering that the previous Li Xiaotian was already immensely powerful, having never been defeated by anyone of the same realm. All formidable opponents ultimately met their demise before him.
And now, he was even stronger.
Li Xiaotian had fully familiarized himself with his power. He glanced at the Divine Tomb in the depths, a colossal structure isolated amidst the mountains, mysterious and eerie.
Finally, he shook his head, dismissing the idea of investigating further.
He was unwilling to risk his life on unknown dangers unless absolutely necessary. Perhaps he would try to explore it again when he ascended to a higher tier.
"Whoosh!"
Without further delay, Li Xiaotian left the place and flew towards the battlefield at the center of the world. It was time for him to pass.
Three days later, he entered the central battlefield.
"Roar!~"
The roars of fierce beasts and the circling of predatory birds filled the air. This place was brimming with danger and slaughter; a moment's carelessness could lead to death on this battlefield.
Just as when he had first seen it, the slaughter here remained fierce. As time wore on, the remaining trial-takers had become bloodthirsty, madly fighting for territory or for the origin of power, attempting to gain recognition from the Great Dao, thereby...
At this moment, everyone had transformed into Asuras, and the slaughter continued.
"Boom!"
As soon as Li Xiaotian arrived, he was met with several sharp attacks. Several trial-takers had spotted him.
"Hmph!"
A cold snort echoed, followed by a palpably heart-stopping pressure that descended like heavenly might. Li Xiaotian had not even made a move, yet those figures let out screams and were sent flying backward, landing far away.
"It's him!"
"So strong!"
Those trial-takers were shocked and recognized Li Xiaotian. Their hearts were immediately filled with fear, and their scalps tingled. They had dared to attack this great menace, as if they thought their lives were too long to live.
What's more, they could clearly sense that Li Xiaotian had not used his full strength; otherwise, they would have already been annihilated.
Daring not to linger, they hastily fled. Li Xiaotian's gaze was cold. He glanced at them, then turned and walked in another direction.
Meanwhile, in a certain area of the battlefield, an old woman suddenly stood up. Her pale face broke into a smile, "He's back, hahaha..."
The old woman exuded a sinister and terrifying aura, like a demon from hell. Faint golden mist swirled around her, and faint, mournful cries could be heard.
"Swish!"
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, kicking up clouds of dust.
A man, enveloped in black mist, with disheveled hair and blood at the corner of his mouth, appeared beside the old woman.
Following him, more figures appeared, each radiating a murderous aura. If any other trial-takers had passed by, they would have been greatly astonished.
Summoning World, Dou Qi World, Buddhist Realm, Divine Realm – these powerhouses were all from the twelve supreme worlds and the Divine Realm.
They were not as dazzling as the nine strong figures of the Divine and Demonic races. After entering the Hundred Battles City, they had remained low-key, so their fame had not spread much.
"Dragon Granny, lock onto his position. We've lingered in the third trial for too long. It's time to kill him and pass," someone spoke. It was a Buddha, whose body was strangely a stone form radiating flowing light.
"Lord Shen Ming ordered us to stay and kill the blasphemer. It's time to complete the mission," another spoke. He was a Dragon Man, half-human and half-snake, his ten-foot-long body shining. The end of his tail touched the ground as he stood erect, his cold snake eyes chilling.
Shen Ming, the leader among the Divine race trial-takers, and also the person with the highest status among all trial-takers this time. His strength was unfathomable, but he had already passed the trial.
However, even though he had passed and was not present, no one questioned his orders. It was he who had commanded these people to stay and kill Li Xiaotian.
"Heh heh, don't be impatient. My Destiny Beast has already sensed his location. He should have gained the recognition of the Great Dao. We'll strike when he's preparing to pass, catching him off guard!" Dragon Granny said, her eyes flashing with intense hatred.
She hailed from the Summoning Realm, and Li Yu, whom Li Xiaotian had killed earlier, was her most beloved descendant. To avenge him, she had endured for a long time. After entering the Hundred Battles City, she had been silently seeking her own opportunities. Even when her own people from her race, along with people from other supreme worlds, had joined forces to hunt Li Xiaotian in the second trial, she had not appeared.
Now, her strength was even greater than before entering the Hundred Battles City, so it was time for her to exact revenge.
"Heh heh heh..." Dragon Granny narrowed her eyes, a cruel glint flashing within them.
...
In the blink of an eye, three more days passed. During these three days, Li Xiaotian did not rush to pass the trial. Instead, he roamed the battlefield, searching for enemy figures. Now that he no longer needed to conceal himself, it was his turn to hunt.
However, to his regret, in three days, he only found one expert from the Dou Qi World, whom he killed with a single punch. As for the Divine and Demonic race members he wanted to find, he saw none, indicating they had likely already passed.
This left him with some regret, but he had also made up his mind that before the Hundred Battles City trial journey concluded, he must kill those enemies.
After all, they were already mortal enemies. Here, without the intervention of high-tier powerhouses, he had no reservations. Moreover, these trial-takers were all potential high-tier powerhouses. By eliminating them in advance, he would face fewer enemies in the future.
"It's time to pass," Li Xiaotian stood in the void. His body was enveloped by a thin film of light, preventing others from prying.
Dense runes floated around him, each emitting a brilliant radiance, weaving together to form a mysterious network.