Chapter 1294 - 1294: Passing in One Second

Because Liu Zixuan lingered on the eighth level, foreign warriors outside the tower ridiculed him repeatedly.

Many unbelievable things, when said by one person are not believed, neither by two, but if more than three people say them, they start to be regarded as true.

At this moment, even martial artists from the Star Sea began to harbor doubts.

Is Liu Zixuan really not as formidable as the legends claim? Entrusting the fate of the Star Sea Martial Realm to him—can it truly succeed?

Seeing their own people exhibiting complex expressions, Xiao Hu and Zhao Yi immediately became angry.

Despite normally being somewhat composed, they were now filled with fury.

They immediately cursed at them: "They're intentionally trying to sow discord among us, do you really want to believe that?"

"But…"

"But what?" Zhao Yi coldly retorted.

That martial artist pouted, while another beside him spoke up: "But he has stayed on the eighth level too long, even previous Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven experts didn't take this long."

"Exactly, we're just stating the facts. Are you really going to bully us?"

One led the way, and those around him started clamoring as well.

Ye Qinglian and Long Tengyun, two Supreme Elders of the Four Symbols Sect, gave a stern cold snort, and reprimanded: "Everyone shut up!"

"Young lads, don't get angry. They're simply hopeful that our Star Sea Martial Realm can use this opportunity to shine!" Ye Qinglian soothed.

Luo Xi furrowed her brow: "By your words, you seem to not fully trust Zixuan, correct?"

"Of course, we trust him. It's just…" Long Tengyun waved his hand, "Forget it, let's not discuss this!"

"Hmph!" Luo Xi huffed in anger, pulling Zhao Yi and Xiao Hu aside.

Such an incident already introduced a rift within the Star Sea Martial Realm, and witnessing this scene, those foreign warriors secretly rejoiced.

Here, unity is essential for each sect. In such a chaotic situation, even united efforts may fail to gain benefits. Should discord arise, it would be a perilous source.

If more incidents like this occur, the Star Sea Martial Realm could be in grave danger!

"It seems he has ascended!"

"Indeed, the ninth level's light is on!"

With emotions conflicted among everyone, a Star Sea martial artist pointed at the Treasure Tower.

Looking over, Luo Xi and the others indeed saw the eighth level's light dim, and the ninth level's bright. Thus, it was confirmed Liu Zixuan had passed this challenge.

Zhao Yi and others breathed a sigh of relief as they glanced at other Star Sea martial artists.

Despite their slightly embarrassed expressions, they still mostly harbored skepticism toward Liu Zixuan.

If the eighth level was so difficult, the following levels might be even harder.

Perhaps, the once-adored Liu Zixuan would halt at the ninth level.

Then, martial artists from other top factions would revel, and the Star Sea Martial Realm would face disgrace!

In such a case, how could they possibly regard Luo Xi and others positively?

"A bunch of opportunists!" Luo Xi murmured in discontent, refraining from further speech, instead turning her gaze towards the Treasure Tower.

...

On the staircase leading from the eighth level to the ninth level.

Liu Zixuan turned to look at the ashes of numerous zombies, sighing softly: "Zombies endure countless years, to turn to dust in an instant."

"Hmph!"

As soon as these words fell, a disdainful snort echoed from the ninth level.

It seemed to reprimand Liu Zixuan for his empathy towards those zombies.

Liu Zixuan raised his head, seeing a distant Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven expert standing at the center of the ninth level.

Though this expert's apparent realm was Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven, the aura emitted was comparable to a Life and Death Realm presence, ostensibly possessed a power similar to Ye Qinglian and Long Tengyun, the Supreme Elders of the Four Symbols Sect.

Come to think of it, Liu Zixuan hadn't yet faced such an expert.

As he stepped onto the stairs, ready to move forward, the expert chided: "You, who empathizes with the Demon Race, are not fit to step onto the ninth level!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zixuan smirked, taking one rapid stride forward, but stopped afterward.

The reasons are twofold.

Firstly, he claimed Liu Zixuan was unworthy, yet Liu Zixuan advanced, rebutting and demonstrating fearlessness against the expert.

Secondly, halting was because he wanted to discern what secret lay on this ninth level!

Mouth slightly moving, he chuckled: "Whether demon or god, they exist for a reason. Without demons, what could highlight gods? Demon, god—are but opposing states."

"Do you think speaking a few truths will allow me to let you step onto the tenth level?" The expert sneered disdainfully.

Liu Zixuan shook his head: "You cannot stop me."

"Hmm?" The expert raised an eyebrow: "You are excessively arrogant!"

"No, it's you who is too weak!"

Liu Zixuan's figure flickered and suddenly charged toward the expert, using no weapon nor cultivation technique, only an extremely swift speed.

And as he reached the expert, the expert already swung his axe toward Liu Zixuan.

Yet he didn't halt, instantly passing through the expert's body.

Indeed, passing through—the expert's body seemed like a void, completely lacking resistance!

Standing behind the expert, Liu Zixuan slowly turned around: "I told you, you couldn't stop me!"

The expert revealed a complex expression: "How did you know my body isn't real?"

"Because my eyes differ from ordinary ones!"

Indeed, while the robust expert appeared ordinary to the naked eye, under X-ray Vision, all illusions were mere facades. Upon stepping onto this level, Liu Zixuan immediately discerned the robust expert's condition.

Moreover, the robust expert also mentioned earlier, casually speaking reasoning wouldn't allow Liu Zixuan to ascend to the tenth level.

Their dialogue suggested another layer.

That the ninth level's challenge comprised solely this robust martial artist.

Defeating him allowed advancement, yet considering their realm disparity, the robust expert was unlikely to boast to Liu Zixuan, unless the trial's mystery harbored other meanings.

Given Liu Zixuan's prior realization of the corporeal illusion, naturally passing was effortless!

The robust expert gave Liu Zixuan a thoughtful glance: "Is it the Blazing Dragon Eye?"

"Indeed!" Liu Zixuan chuckled.

The robust expert nodded: "You've passed, congratulations on becoming the fastest to pass the ninth level in history."

Turning to another topic: "Yet, I'm still displeased with your empathy for the Demon Race. Were I not a phantom, I'd surely block you and teach you a lesson!"

Liu Zixuan shrugged slightly: "If you understood why I empathize with the Demon Race, perhaps you wouldn't just remain a gatekeeper here!"