A Grueling Trial? Just a Stroll
After passing through the first level at an extremely fast speed, Qin Wangchuan and his companions stepped onto the second level.
The enemies here have become puppets of the Twelfth Realm Half-Venerable, more numerous and with a more ferocious attack.
But it doesn't matter, no matter what kind of enemy or maze it is, it can still be torn apart with a single finger.
"Boom!"
Another Heavenly Void Tribulation Finger, and a straight passage reappeared. The Half-Venerable puppets didn't even have time to get close before they were shattered into pieces by the aftershocks of the finger's light.
The enemies on the third level possessed the strength of the Supreme Realm, but they were merely puppets, unable to summon the Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation; ultimately, they were just paper tigers.
Qin Wangchuan didn't even bother to make a move; he simply unleashed his dogs.
Qin Zhaoer's Crescent Scythe transformed into streaks of silver afterimages, slaying all the attacking puppets.
The three of them easily broke through to the fourth level.
The scene here is finally starting to look a little different.
The maze disappeared, replaced by a much larger, more spacious and empty area.
Besides the entrance they came in through, there were three other stone gates around it.
Directly ahead, in front of the entrance to the next floor, stood a figure.
It was the Human Talent's Phantom, dressed in a simple, dark robe with cloud patterns embroidered on the hem, appearing calm and solemn.
He was tall, with an indistinct face, and held a Bronze Ancient Ruler in his hand.
The ruler was covered with obscure and incomprehensible runes, exuding an aura that suppressed all laws.
Although you can walk through the stone doors on the left and right, it's obvious that the entrance to the next level is behind the phantom.
"Wasn't it said that the phantom would only appear on the Eleventh Layer?" Zhou Yunyi muttered to himself.
Obviously not.
The Eleventh Layer contains the strongest phantom image of all time, but the other floors will also feature phantom images of Prodigy who once entered the Heavenly Palace.
Qin Wangchuan watched this scene, a smile curving his lips. Finally, something decent had happened.
This can be used to test the power of the upgraded Dragon Scale Armor.
Without waiting for the two people behind him to react, he called out softly, "Dragon Scale."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Dragon Pattern that had been dormant on his body came to life, transforming into Dragon Scale Armor in the blink of an eye.
Similar to his human form, a faint golden glow also appeared on the Dragon Scale Armor, making him appear as if a war god had descended.
As Qin Wangchuan approached, the illusory figure moved.
He seemed to awaken from a stagnation, began to breathe like True Person, his chest rising and falling, and looked at Qin Wangchuan.
The phantom raised the Bronze Ancient Ruler in its hand, its voice ancient and resonant, carrying a hint of scrutiny:
Those who come to pay their respects, bow their heads.
Qin Wangchuan did not reply, nor did he use any Divine Ability.
He simply concentrated the power within his body to its limit and threw a punch directly at the target!
"Boom--!"
This punch contained no leakage of Spiritual Power, no dazzling phenomena, only pure and extreme physical strength amplified by the Dragon Scale Armor.
The force of the punch not only shattered the Heroic Phantom, but also created a huge fist imprint several feet deep on the wall behind the figure!
The entire Myriad Dao Book Palace began to tremble violently, as if it might collapse at any moment.
Seeing this, Qin Zhaoer behind her had a look of surprise in her eyes.
Zhou Yunyi was so shocked he couldn't close his mouth, thinking to himself that Qin Wangchuan had become even stronger.
However, Qin Wangchuan himself was not satisfied with this.
He withdrew his fist and shook his head. "I didn't control my strength well."
This force is far more domineering and fierce than imagined, far surpassing anything seen before.
"Perhaps we should learn some boxing from Fourth Brother?"
Qin Wangchuan went straight to the fifth floor.
Outside, in the plaza of the Wandao Academy, a huge Light Screen floated in mid-air, reflecting the scenes of the Prodigy of the Book Palace breaking through the challenges.
An elder pointed to Gu Tianye, who was forging ahead fearlessly in the Light Screen, and nodded with satisfaction:
"This child is quite good. Not only does he possess Sacred Body, but he also has a calm temperament and extraordinary strength."
Another elder pointed with satisfaction at Yun Zexuan and Zhao Lingyun in the Light Screen: "These two are quite good; they didn't fall for any of the traps set inside even once. They're very meticulous."
Elder Liang stroked his long beard, his gaze sweeping over Chu Wujiu, Ye Lingchuan, and the others. He nodded with satisfaction. "Not only them, but everyone in this year's cohort is quite good. Prodigy like Xie Qingshang and Xie Nian from Upper Thousand Provinces have all achieved excellent results. But..."
"To rise with him is like fireflies among the moon."
Elder Liang's gaze finally returned to the space where Qin Wangchuan was located.
He stared at the afterimage shattered by a single punch and the enormous fist imprint on the wall, his expression hardening slightly.
"Is that the phantom Lin Yulun?" a white-haired elder asked in astonishment.
"That's right, the black robe and Bronze Ancient Ruler are indeed the phantom of Lin Yulun, the previous Lin Family Prodigy," another elder confirmed.
"He was gone with just one punch?"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding elders all looked shocked.
Lin Yulun, one of the top ten geniuses of the previous Prodigy, wields the Heaven and Earth Ruler, Law Treasure he was born with. Some people have bestowed upon him the divine duty of "Measure the World," and his strength is extremely formidable.
"The illusory figure in the Book Palace possesses ninety percent of the original's strength, how could it be defeated so easily?"
"No matter how much you don't believe it, what you see is the truth."
"It's not that Lin Yulun is too weak, but that Qin Wangchuan is too strong!"
Elder Liang spoke slowly, his gaze deep as he stared at Qin Wangchuan's back in the Light Screen, "The first to reach the Celestial Being Realm, the youngest Half-Venerable, with Complete Immortal Bones, Longevity Immortal Body, plus the prophecy in his dream, Supreme Dao Heart..."
"With his current strength, apart from the top five Prodigy, he would probably be instantly killed."
"They're only a few hundred years apart."
The elders fell silent.
Lin Yulun was once Prodigy who amazed everyone, while Qin Wangchuan, on the fourth level, shattered the phantom with 90% of the Supreme Being strength with a single punch, relying solely on his physical strength and the enhancement from a piece of armor.
Although it didn't summon Heaven and Earth Law, this level of power goes beyond simply being described as "strong".
An elder exclaimed, "The younger generation is truly surging forward!"
"That armor he's wearing..." An elder suddenly noticed Qin Wangchuan's Dragon Scale Armor, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, "Why does it seem more restrained than before, yet his aura is even more domineering?"
Just as the elders were discussing and trying to determine the origin of the armor, an aged yet authoritative voice rang out behind them, carrying an undeniable certainty:
"High Antiquity taboo, Transformation Divine Weapon: Dragon Scale."
Everyone turned their heads sharply, then bowed in unison.
The newcomer was none other than He Xuan, the First Elder Xuanyi Academy, who had previously appeared in the three trial grounds.
He wore a simple gray robe, but exuded an aura of profound and imposing presence.
He Xuan ignored the greetings from the crowd, his gaze fixed on the Dragon Scale Armor on Qin Wangchuan's body in the Light Screen, his eyes filled with a complex and thoughtful expression.
"Qin Wangchuan —actually wore a True Dragon with Royal Bloodline on his body." He Xuan spoke slowly, his voice soft, yet it shook all the elders present to their core.
The True Dragon Royal Clan transformed, that is, the Dragon Clan Imperial Descendant?
Such an origin transcends the realm of ordinary divine weapons.
No wonder it's considered taboo.