Unrivaled Martial Emperor

There were still more than nine hundred people in front of the ancient monuments. A hundred more of them needed to be eliminated.

Everyone knew that at this point, the third test had reached its final stages.

Despite the tense atmosphere, Chen Fan remained calm.

Standing in front of the sixth row of ancient monuments, he opened his eyes and strode toward the seventh row as if the imminent bloody storm had nothing to do with him.

Many people smiled bitterly.

They were envious of Chen Fan for being so carefree, as if everything was unrelated to him.

However, they didn't have his strength, so they couldn't even dream of acting so confidently and so at ease.

In front of the seventh row of ancient monuments, Chen Fan chose an ancient monument and began comprehending and cultivating the powers within.

Coming this far, his gains were extremely bountiful.

Each monument's Dao power was distinct, yet interconnected. Mastering them all would greatly benefit his future path.

At this point, he had completely set aside any desire to compete for immortal affinity.

Time slowly passed.

The people standing in front of the first row of ancient monuments scratched their heads in anxiety like ants on top of a hot pan, suffering endlessly.

"I don't care anymore. Instead of others knocking on my door, I might as well take the initiative and attack. Better odds if I avoid clashing with those ahead!"

A vicious light flickered in the eyes of many in the first row.

They knew full well that even if they mastered the first monument's Dao to its limit, it wouldn't matter. Against someone like Chen Fan, they stood no chance.

Rather than waiting for Chen Fan, Lǚ Wangxian, or others to come and crush them without hope of victory, many realized it was better to act first. By targeting opponents in the same row, those with similar comprehension levels, they stood a fighting chance. Leaving their fate in the hands of the top contenders was certain failure.

Some made the first move, sending their will to invade nearby ancient monuments.

The previously quiet battlefield exploded back into motion.

The tense, fragile atmosphere shattered instantly.

An electrifying light flashed in the minds of many people in the first row as they took the initiative to invade other people's ancient monuments to seize their chances.

Boom, boom, boom!

Dozens of projected images lit up at once, each showing fierce, evenly matched battles.

These people were all in front of the first row and had only comprehended the power of that one ancient monument to an extremely deep level. With only slight differences in comprehension, their clashes were intense, making for gripping duels.

Victory would come down to whose understanding of the Dao ran just a touch deeper.

Watching the scene unfold, murmurs spread through the crowd outside.

"Hoho, Lǚ Wangxian, Chen Fan, and the others haven't even made a move, yet the rest have already started fighting."

"That's smart. If Lǚ Wangxian, Chen Fan, and the others took action, these people's chances would be very slim. However, if they took the initiative and fought those in the first row, their chances of winning are fifty-fifty."

"Exactly. Better to take control than wait for judgment from the top."

As the battles broke out and time passed, people were eliminated one after another. Some looked indignant, but there were no excuses. Defeat was final.

Very soon, people who had walked to the sixth or seventh row, like Lǚ Wangxian, also began to make their moves.

It was clear from how fast they had advanced that their comprehension and talent were on another level.

Even though their comprehension of the powers within the monument wasn't as deep as it could be, the strength they could unleash was overwhelming.

For those still in the first row, even with deep understanding and honed power, facing someone like Lǚ Wangxian meant getting beaten back repeatedly. They had no chance.

Discussions broke out across the crowd as they watched the sky screen.

"It's starting. Lǚ Wangxian and the others are starting to clean up."

"Even though they are all geniuses, I have to admit that there is still an extremely huge gap between geniuses."

"That's right. Lǚ Wangxian and the others may have advanced quickly, but that doesn't mean their comprehension is shallow. Their talents and comprehension abilities surpass the others, being able to comprehend the power within the ancient monuments in a short period, and their achievements aren't shallow either."

"Hoho, Chen Fan, on the other hand, is completely ignoring everything aside from the monuments and is fully focused on comprehending the powers within."

"It can't be helped. Who would dare to invade him? Honestly, I'm not sure Lǚ Wangxian could defeat him either."

"......"

With Lǚ Wangxian and the others taking action, it was like an autumn breeze sweeping away the fallen leaves. People were constantly being eliminated.

Soon, more than a hundred people were eliminated. The number of people still standing in front of the ancient monuments had also reached the limit of eight hundred.

Seeing this, many people in the first row let out long sighs of relief.

They had won. Some even wept from joy.

"I made the right gamble, I did it. Luckily, I took the initiative to attack and defeated my opponent. Otherwise, facing the attacks of people like Lǚ Wangxian, there is simply no chance of victory!"

"Eight hundred people. Perhaps the next stage will be the last test!"

"Even if I don't make it into the immortal sect now, I have no regrets. What I have gained from the ancient monument is enough for me to stand proudly at the top of the continent."

As the final eight hundred candidates were confirmed, the crowd all let out a long sigh of relief.

It truly had been difficult making it this far.

The Heavenly Staircase of Will, the Valley of Hardship, and the Road of Ancient Monuments—three harsh trials cleared. They had overcome every hurdle to reach this point.

When the dust settled, Chen Fan also withdrew his will from the space within the seventh ancient monument. He swept a glance across the crowd. Fortunately, all eight disciples of the Peerless Peak were still around. Aside from them, there were also two disciples from the other peaks.

Suddenly, he sensed an incomparably cold gaze. He raised his eyes and looked over, his gaze clashing with Zi Dongyang's gaze in the void.

Chen Fan furrowed his brow, then withdrew his gaze.

Zi Dongyang's gaze was incomparably sinister as he said in a low voice, "Damned bastard, just you wait. I, Zi Dongyang, am not human if I don't kill you in the last test!"

At first, he resented Chen Fan only because the Tianwu Continent had dealt a heavy blow to Ziyang Palace. But now, his hatred ran deeper. Chen Fan had defeated him, making him suffer unprecedented humiliation.

He didn't think Chen Fan was a match for him, as they could only use the ancient monument's power in that space. His loss only meant that Chen Fan's comprehension of the ancient monument's power was greater than his, not that Chen Fan was truly stronger than he.

He would kill Chen Fan in the last test with his own hands to prove his strength!

Suddenly, the immortal voice rang out, causing the hearts of the eight hundred people to squeeze fiercely.

"Congratulations to you all for passing the third test. The next test will be the last..."

Was the final decisive battle coming?