"Just a dead man, yet he talks so much crap."
Behind Mo Quan, a Demon Clan five-star commander whispered.
The next moment, his face was suddenly struck by a slap, the crisp sound resounding, and he almost got sent flying.
In mid-air, an invisible large hand appeared for just a fleeting moment before dissipating.
"Speaking ill of me on my territory? You deserve a beating."
The voice of Saint Lord Qi Ye rang out faintly.
"How could this be? Isn’t Saint Lord Qi Ye supposed to be dead? How is it possible for him to slap a Fifth Grade Martial Saint without even showing up?"
Mo Quan’s expression alternated between dark and light. Was this Saint Lord Qi Ye a ghost or a human? For a moment, even he was apprehensive and dared not act rashly.
"This place is my domain; the entire great hall is under my control. I hope you can all be rational; it’s better to act according to my rules on my territory."
Saint Lord Qi Ye’s loud laughter echoed.
At his words, everyone’s expressions turned serious, with Elder Jin stepping forward and saying loudly, "Saint Lord Qi Ye, this is your cave dwelling. It’s only right we follow your rules. However, I must ask, how exactly can we obtain the treasures?"
The others also sparkled with interest. They all wanted to know where the treasures were hidden. The previous futile endeavor left most of them quite displeased.
"Rest assured, the treasures are for everyone. Since you’re all here, there’s no way you’d leave empty-handed."
Saint Lord Qi Ye’s words rekindled hope in everyone. So, everyone can obtain the treasures? That made Saint Lord Qi Ye seem not so detestable.
The floor of the hall suddenly began to tremble. The next moment, two bizarrely shaped teleportation gates appeared before everyone. With a creaking sound, the gates opened to reveal two enclosed spaces inside. These seemed to be forged from various colorful crystal stones, emitting a strange luster.
"Before you is a test. Based on your test results, I, as the Saint Lord, will give you different rewards. Of course, the higher the result, the better the reward, with the ultimate reward being my strongest treasure, the Holy and Demon Map Scroll."
Saint Lord Qi Ye’s voice was not loud, but it transmitted very clearly, and everyone heard it distinctly.
The mention of the Holy and Demon Map Scroll immediately sparked an uproar in the hall.
"Ranked third among the Ten Great Wonders, the Holy and Demon Map Scroll."
Ye Xuan’s eyes also showed a trace of surprise. Evidently, he hadn’t expected the renowned Holy and Demon Map Scroll to be in the hands of Saint Lord Qi Ye, and even less that it would be located within the Qi Ye Ancient Mansion.
Among the Spirit Martial Continent’s Ten Great Wonders, the Heaven Emperor Mirror ranks second, and following that is the Holy and Demon Map Scroll.
As for the other two Three Emperors’ Sacred Artifacts, the Earth Emperor Book ranks fifth, and the Human Emperor’s Scepter ranks seventh.
Needless to say, items qualified to be listed among the Ten Great Wonders are top-tier Holy Artifacts. Their might is only inferior to the almost-never-seen Divine Artifacts.
"The Holy and Demon Map Scroll! If I could get it, ruling the Ancient World wouldn’t be impossible!"
Elder Jin and Mo Quan, along with others, breathed heavily. The Holy and Demon Map Scroll, a treasure only second to the strongest Heaven Emperor Mirror among the Three Emperors’ Sacred Artifacts, its might could move heaven and earth. With their six-star commandant status, acquiring such a world-shaking treasure would surely lead to great achievements.
Among those present, the strongest were the few six-star commanders, so naturally, they had the highest chance of obtaining the Holy and Demon Map Scroll.
"What are we waiting for then!"
Impatient, Mo Quan rushed into the test gate, and as he entered, the gate slammed shut with a loud bang.
On the other side, the indifferent swordsman acted first, flashing past everyone and entering the test gate.
Both teleportation gates flickered and trembled continuously. After about ten seconds, two lines of ancient characters and numbers suddenly appeared above the test gate.
"Thirty, teleport to the second level."
"Thirty-five, teleport to the second level."
Not long after the two numbers appeared, the test gate opened again. However, it was now empty, having apparently transported them away.
"Thirty, thirty-five, is this already the highest score?"
Ye Xuan showed a pensive expression. These two should be the strongest among the dozen or so, and since they’ve only achieved these scores, it likely means the scores are high.
The second group consisted of Elder Jin and the Horned Demon Commander. After entering, their scores were also around thirty, not much different from the previous pair.
As for the others, some scores were only in the teens.
Seeing the number of people in the hall decreasing, Ye Xuan didn’t rush to test. Ahead of him, Kong Rushuang entered the test gate.
After a tremor, a line of information appeared at Kong Rushuang’s gate, "Score sixty-four, teleport to the third level."
"Actually higher than those four six-star commanders?"
Ye Xuan was surprised, finding it hard to believe. Immediately, a thought emerged in his mind: could it be that the test’s score calculation isn’t solely based on strength? As it seemed, the strength aspect might account for very little, with other factors being more significant.
After Kong Rushuang finished testing, Ye Xuan also stepped into the test gate.
The space inside the test gate was very small, only enough to accommodate about three people standing. Once the test gate closed again, a somewhat wooden voice sounded in his ear.
"Tester, release your strongest battle power. I will determine your final score based on your aura."
Ye Xuan nodded. The wooden voice seemed to belong to some puppet lifeform. He didn’t think much of it. What he should do now was release his strongest battle power.
Ye Xuan shouted, his body covered in Dragon Scales, and Dragon Wings sprouted from his back. A powerful aura spread out as the Emperor’s Eye opened, the Unrivaled Sword Armor activated, and his Sword Realm ascended, causing the waves of his presence to surge.
When his aura nearly peaked, Ye Xuan extended his hands, with the Human Emperor’s Scepter and Earth Emperor Book appearing in each. The voice just now hadn’t said he couldn’t rely on Holy Artifacts, so even if it wasn’t allowed, it couldn’t hurt to try.
Finally, his half-god-level soul power unfurled, and for a moment, Ye Xuan went all out.
A sense of vertigo overtook him, and Ye Xuan’s figure vanished.
But at the moment he was transported away, he heard the puppet life’s emotionless voice, "Ninety-eight, superior, teleport to the final level."