Invincible Over the World

"Big brother, do you know why the rewards for the Three Sects Inner Disciple Trial are so generous this time?" Chen Xiong asked in shock.

Chen Hao shook his head: "This time, the rewards of the Three Sects Inner Disciple Trial were set by the Three Sects Ancestors. As for the specific reasons, only the Three Sects Ancestors know. Even our Sect Master does not know, but I suspect it's related to the Three Sects Ancestors returning from the Outer Realm Demon Battlefield some time ago."

"The Outer Realm Demon Battlefield, is it true that only Ancient God experts can go?" Chen Xiong inquired.

Chen Hao nodded: "The Outer Realm Demon Battlefield is extremely dangerous. Even our Three Sects Ancestors and Sect Master can only linger at the edges of the battlefield. Experts below Ancient God level have no chance of survival; the battlefield is full of demons, all with terrifying strength. Even those at the edges are Ancient God experts."

Chen Xiong said: "Big brother, your talent is exceptional; you will undoubtedly break through to the Ancient God Realm in the future and enter the Outer Realm Demon Battlefield."

Chen Hao replied: "That's a matter for a hundred years later. I asked you to keep an eye on Huang Xiaolong; is there any news on him now?"

"Some days ago, he went to Jade Kingdom, but later there was no news of him. Honestly, big brother, this Huang Xiaolong is no threat to you at all; we don't need to pay attention to him," Chen Xiong said. "If it were me, I would kill him now for daring to challenge you!"

Chen Hao glanced at Chen Xiong and said calmly: "Don't underestimate the kid. Since he dares to challenge me, he must have some confidence in doing so."

Chen Xiong laughed: "Two years ago, that kid had just broken through to Heavenly God Second-stage Early Stage. Now, at most, he is at Heavenly God Second Rank Middle Stage Peak. In ten years' time, during the Chief Disciple competition, at most he will be Heavenly God Fourth-stage; how could he possibly be your opponent!"

Chen Hao's eyes flickered: "Huang Xiaolong's combat power is not average. He could defeat you back when he was at Heavenly God Second-stage Early Stage. Now, if he is at Heavenly God Second Rank Middle Stage Peak, his strength might rival experts at Heavenly God Third Stage Late. He still has a chance to secure a top ten position in the Three Sects Inner Disciple Trial."

"Even if he did seize a top ten spot and entered the Ancient Divine Palace, managed to comprehend some potent cultivation techniques and divine skills from the Three Sects Ancestors' Inheriting Stele, he's still far from being your match in the Chief Disciple competition," Chen Xiong said nonchalantly.

"Alright, you may leave now. Prepare well for the Three Sects Inner Disciple Trial and aim for the top one hundred," Chen Hao shifted his tone and said.

"Understood, big brother." Chen Xiong responded, then left his cultivation cave mansion.

After Chen Xiong left, Chen Hao took out a fist-sized black fragment. This fragment was neither quite gold nor iron and emitted an ancient cold black glow.

Chen Hao scrutinized the black fragment, furrowing his brow: "Could it be a fragment of a Chaos Divine Artifact?"

This black fragment was obtained by Chen Hao a year ago in a deep valley in the Blood Phoenix Forest.

Although he knew its background was extraordinary, Chen Hao spent a year going through all the ancient books and records in the Barbarian God Sect and still couldn't identify what it was.

He guessed it might be a fragment of some Chaos Divine Artifact.

…

Three and a half months later.

Huang Xiaolong appeared in Pingyi City.

Originally, it shouldn't have taken so long to return from Jade Royal City, but Huang Xiaolong was cultivating the Heaven Creation Technique along the way, which delayed him somewhat.

During these three and a half months, Huang Xiaolong refined half of the Divine Armor and Divine Artifact from the Prison Suppressing Sect Treasure Vault in the Asura Ring, and had also advanced the Heaven Creation Technique to the Second Level Middle Stage.

Huang Xiaolong's strength had improved considerably compared to when he emerged from the Prison Suppressing Sect Treasure Vault.

Though he had not yet reached Heavenly God Third Stage Late Stage Peak, it was not far off.

As he passed through Pingyi City again, Huang Xiaolong looked at the bustling streets and recalled the time he came here to register for the Barbarian God Sect disciple examination.

I wonder how that kid Zhu Wanchen is doing now? Huang Xiaolong mused.

His first meeting and conflict with Zhu Wanchen happened in the inn of Pingyi City.

Riding the Golden Horned Little Bull, as he passed by the Pingyi City inn, Huang Xiaolong paused. Just as he was about to enter, a shop assistant blocked him with a smile on his face: "Young master, our inn does not allow mounts inside."

Huang Xiaolong frowned.

"However, young master, rest assured, our inn has a special place for feeding mounts in the back courtyard," the shop assistant continued with an accommodating smile.

Huang Xiaolong glanced at the Golden Horned Little Bull, and it nodded. Only then did Huang Xiaolong take out a small pile of divine coins and said: "Make sure my mount gets top-quality roast meat and take good care of it."

The shop assistant took the small pile of divine coins, grinning from ear to ear: "Rest assured, young master, rest assured." He then invited Huang Xiaolong inside and took the Golden Horned Little Bull to the inn's back courtyard.

After entering the inn, Huang Xiaolong found a corner spot and sat down, ordering a table full of food and wine.

"I heard that this time the Three Sects Inner Disciple Trial rewards were decided by the Three Sects Ancestors, and the rewards are a hundred times better than before!"

"More than a hundred times better. The top ten can enter the Ancient Divine Palace to study and cultivate for a hundred days, and the first place gets a drop of the Ancient Divine Beast Blood Phoenix's Essence Blood! A drop of the Ancient Divine Beast Blood Phoenix's Essence Blood, if I were to consume it, I'd definitely break through to Heavenly God Fourth-stage!"

From afar, the voices of two young men wearing Barbarian God Sect Inner Disciple outfits murmuring caught Huang Xiaolong's attention, surprising him that the rewards for the Three Sects Inner Disciple Trial were so lavish this time.

"You, being at Heavenly God Third-stage Mid Stage Peak, would be doing well to crack the top hundred. This time even Heavenly God Third Stage Late experts might not get into the top hundred. The top spot for this Three Sects Trial most likely will go to Zhao Wuya from Primordial Image Sect or Fan Yuan from Giant Whale Sect!"

"This Zhao Wuya is Han Yang's third senior brother! Han Yang died on Volcano Island; I wonder if Primordial Image Sect found the killer yet!"

"Zhao Wuya and Fan Yuan are both Heavenly God Third Stage Late Stage Peak experts, each possessing a special divine body, with combat power comparable to Heavenly God Fourth-stage Middle experts. The top spot is likely one of them."

Huang Xiaolong remained calm.

He didn't care about Zhao Wuya and Fan Yuan, whom the two Barbarian God Sect disciples had mentioned.

Suddenly, he heard a commotion and shouting coming from the back courtyard, accompanied by forceful energy fluctuations.

Is that the power of the Golden Horned Little Bull? Huang Xiaolong quickly stood up, exited the inn, and headed to the back courtyard.

Before reaching the back courtyard, he heard a brazen shout: "Are you dead? Hurry and move, kill that beast for me!"

Immediately, a surge of strong energy rippled out.

Huang Xiaolong quickly dashed into the back courtyard.

Entering the back courtyard, he saw more than a dozen people attacking the Golden Horned Little Bull, while a young man in a gold brocade robe stood to the side, glaring furiously and shouting: "Hack that beast into ten thousand pieces!"

A bull hoof print was prominent on his chest, clearly stamped by the Golden Horned Little Bull. (To be continued. If you liked this work, you're welcome to visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)