Unrivaled Martial Emperor

The clash between Chen Fan and Nangong Chan stirred the crowd.

People grew restless, each searching for a target to secure their place.

With only eight hundred spots available, everyone wanted to make the cut.

Yet, hundreds more had to be eliminated ultimately.

Once those at the front chose to end the test and start purging others, no one could guarantee they'd survive the onslaught.

Although their comprehension of the first ancient monument was profound, the Dao arts in the first row were clearly weaker than those in the second, third, and beyond.

The farther back the monument, the stronger its power.

Even a shallow understanding of the Dao arts in the monuments at the rear could rival a deep comprehension of those in the first row monuments.

This made their previous wait-and-see strategy no longer safe.

Thus, some people soon began to launch an attack.

Instead of waiting for those at the front to attack them, it would be better to launch the first attack. Eliminating some people would give them a layer of protection. Moving forward was always beneficial.

Within moments, fierce battles broke out in front of the first row of monuments.

However, no one dared to invade Chen Fan's ancient monument.

His two prior victories, especially his instant defeat of Nangong Chan with a brilliant strike, warned the crowd: Chen Fan wasn't someone to provoke or challenge recklessly.

The movements of the prodigies near the front monuments had noticeably slowed. Evidently, the further back one went, the harder it became to grasp the power within each monument.

Chen Fan stood before the first ancient monument for seven whole days before moving on to the second row.

Spreading his senses, he chose a monument and sent his will into it.

Starlight shone in the void. Dazzling runes flared before his eyes. In that space, a figure in starry armor stood tall between heaven and earth.

Runic light rained down wildly, engulfing Chen Fan. The light shone brightly. Soon, he was also clad in a layer of starry light.

What kind of power was hidden in this ancient monument?

However, before Chen Fan could begin practicing, someone invaded his stone monument, leaving him somewhat speechless.

He had never attacked others' monuments. He had wanted to spend his time comprehending the power within the ancient monument and not waste any time.

When the crowd saw who the intruder was, they erupted in shock.

"I didn't strike earlier because I knew I couldn't kill you in here, and I didn't want to waste my time. But even if I can't kill you now, you should stay in the first row obediently."

Zi Dongyang's voice was powerful, brimming with absolute confidence. His sharp, defiant eyes looked down on Chen Fan's smaller frame.

He gazed at Zi Dongyang. His pitch-black eyes carried a hint of wariness.

Although he had comprehended the divine art of the first ancient monument deeply, he didn't dare to underestimate those ahead of him.

When Chen Fan had stepped into the second row, he had noticed that Zi Dongyang was already standing in front of the fifth row. He had comprehended four monuments in seven days; his talent and comprehension ability were undeniable.

The starry power seemed to condense into a golden screen of light around Chen Fan. Shrouded in golden brilliance like a soaring roc, he radiated raw, untamed power.

To help him better comprehend the power within the stone monument, the first ancient monument's mysterious ability had turned him into a golden-winged roc.

Having moved on from the first monument, he could no longer access its transformation.

Furthermore, within the space of the ancient monument, one could only use the power they had cultivated from the ancient monument. Chen Fan had tried using other means but discovered that it was completely useless.

Even though it was only an illusory golden light, Chen Fan was still suspended in the air, like an untamed roc, filled with a fierce, sharp aura.

A demonic wind stirred around Zi Dongyang, its chill bearing down on Chen Fan.

Buzz!

The winds howled violently. Zi Dongyang strode toward him like a sovereign looking down on the world.

He extended his hand, fingers curved into claws, clawing toward Chen Fan. In an instant, an incomparably terrifying, sharp golden claw tore toward Chen Fan.

The sharp claw was incomparably huge, like the sharp claws of a ferocious beast that could tear a person into shreds.

Resplendent golden light shone all over Chen Fan as he dodged this attack, drawing a gorgeous arc across the air, moving so fast that he vaguely surpassed Zi Dongyang's speed.

The winds howled furiously. Zi Dongyang's gaze was ice-cold as he chased Chen Fan. Claws flashing, he tore through the void toward Chen Fan like wild beasts unleashed.

Chen Fan flickered continuously, his golden wings flapping as he slashed forward. Each strike tore through the oncoming claws. At the same time, he launched palm attacks into the void.

A massive claw, larger than Chen Fan himself, descended on him, but he shattered it with a burst of golden runic light from his palms.

Even though that attack wasn't as ferocious as Zi Dongyang's sharp claws, it still gave off a feeling like it could destroy everything.

"My god, Chen Fan can actually withstand Senior Brother Zi Dongyang's attacks!"

Outside, disciples of Ziyang Palace from the Ziyang Continent watched the sky-screen. They were shocked to see Chen Fan shattering Zi Dongyang's ferocious beast claws, finding it unbelievable.

Zi Dongyang was a legendary figure of the Ziyang Palace. Even a peerless pride of heaven like Xia Hou paled in comparison to him.

From their perspective, defeating Chen Fan should've been effortless.

After a brief clash, Chen Fan identified his advantage.

Facing Zi Dongyang's indiscriminate bombardment, he used his advantage in speed and attack to his benefit. He no longer retreated. Instead, he rushed toward Zi Dongyang.

One of Zi Dongyang's beast claws shattered under Chen Fan's strike as he closed the distance.

"As expected of a prodigy from the Ziyang Continent. He comprehended four kinds of divine art in seven days, mastering both speed and offense. Ordinary cultivators can't compare. Yet Chen Fan, who focused on only one type of power in those seven days, has taken it far enough to match, or even surpass, any one of Zi Dongyang's abilities. That's why the battle has reached this point."

"Zi Dongyang has comprehended the powers of four ancient monuments. He still hasn't shown everything yet."

Just as Chen Fan was about to reach Zi Dongyang, a resplendent runic light suddenly shone. Extremely dazzling light blossomed from Zi Dongyang, and starry light erupted instantly.

It was as if he had split into numerous bodies, launching fierce attacks at the same time.

In that instant, all of those forces that tore through the void blasted toward Chen Fan, obscuring the sky, their might shaking the heavens.

It's over.Many people remarked inwardly upon seeing this attack.