Chapter 152: Like a Hot Knife Through Butter, Destroying the Young Son of the Ancient Emperor, Battling the Young Great Emperor
Since ancient times, countless prodigies have ventured through the Tower of Heavenly Path.
Jun Xiaoyao never expected that the Tower of Heavenly Path could imprint the figures of some of these remarkable individuals, turning them into a means of trial.
Opposite him stood an ancient prodigy, his face blurred, wielding a crimson blood spear.
A spear pierced through the air, as if the void itself were about to shatter, stirring layers of blood-colored winds.
Jun Xiaoyao raised his hand and grasped, boundless magical power surged, coalescing into the Spear of the Underworld God.
Empowered by the terrifying divine might of the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison technique, he hurled the spear, its tip aimed directly at the opponent.
Boom!
The Spear of the Underworld God quickly pierced through the ancient prodigy's phantom.
Jun Xiaoyao continued to ascend to the next level.
The array's suppression intensified once more, further constraining his overall strength.
At this level, another ancient prodigy's phantom materialized.
He held a treasure vase seal, resembling a great sun, and charged at Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao unleashed the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison technique, manifesting a hellish furnace to counter it, ultimately sealing the ancient prodigy's phantom within, refining and dissolving it.
Thus, layer by layer, Jun Xiaoyao ascended beyond the fortieth level.
Outside, the crowd had long since fallen silent.
Jun Xiaoyao was far ahead, leaving the other prodigies in the dust.
"Why do I feel like the Tower of Heavenly Path is just a sightseeing spot for the Jun family's divine son?" some cultivators exclaimed in disbelief.
For Jun Xiaoyao, the Tower of Heavenly Path was as easy as walking on flat ground.
When he reached the forty-fifth level, the array suppressing him vanished.
Jun Xiaoyao fully regained his strength.
However, he did not relax.
Before him, golden light surged, accompanied by the sound of dragon roars.
A vague golden figure appeared, crowned with dragon horns, exuding an overwhelming aura, a trace of dragon might that could intimidate the ages.
"This is..." Jun Xiaoyao's expression finally grew slightly serious.
Outside, upon seeing Jun Xiaoyao stop at the forty-fifth level, some cultivators couldn't help but wonder, "What kind of trial is at the forty-fifth level that can delay the Jun family's divine son?"
As the crowd pondered, the Grand Elder took a deep breath and spoke, "From the forty-fifth to the forty-ninth level, the figures that may appear could be the Young Emperor or the ancient emperor's offspring."
"What!?"
Upon hearing this, countless cultivators from all directions gasped in shock.
The Young Emperor!
The ancient emperor's offspring!
Just hearing their names was enough to instill fear in countless prodigies.
In other words, Jun Xiaoyao was currently battling a young version of an emperor, the offspring of an ancient emperor.
"That's too monstrous; can the prodigies of this generation really surpass them?" an elder from an ancient clan couldn't help but exclaim.
Since the recent ancient era, the rules of heaven and earth have changed. Not to mention stepping into the realm of immortality, even achieving the status of emperor has become exceedingly difficult.
To have the prodigies of this generation face off against the Young Emperor or the ancient emperor's offspring is indeed somewhat unfair.
"I understand now why no one from this generation has been able to reach the forty-ninth level; it's simply impossible," another cultivator shook his head.
To surpass a young emperor or the ancient emperor's offspring is a task so difficult it borders on impossible.
Not to mention defeating them; even matching them is out of the question.
"Who knows? The Jun family's divine son is a prodigy who cannot be measured by common standards. Don't forget the white-robed figure he previously manifested," some cultivators reminded.
Everyone's hearts trembled in unison.
Indeed, that figure, turning its back to the world, was more powerful than any emperor or ancient emperor.
Today, they might truly witness a miracle!
Inside the forty-fifth level of the Tower of Heavenly Path.
A fierce battle erupted, radiance surged, and magical power overflowed.
Jun Xiaoyao extended his hand, a giant golden hand of magical power tearing through the void.
On the other side, the figure with dragon horns unleashed a punch, its fist radiating a shocking light, entwined with a golden true dragon.
"Could this be the imprint of the true dragon's offspring?" Jun Xiaoyao wondered.
His physical strength was unparalleled, invincible among those of the same realm.
Because of this, Jun Xiaoyao rarely used flashy techniques in battle, opting instead to strike directly.
Few prodigies could withstand a single slap from him.
Yet now, that dragon-horned figure could actually contend with him physically.
Aside from the true dragon's offspring, Jun Xiaoyao couldn't think of any other possibility.
The dragon clan's physical prowess is already formidable, especially that of a true dragon's offspring.
"So what if it's the true dragon's offspring? My physical body is unmatched in the world; even a true dragon must lie low!"
Jun Xiaoyao pushed with both arms, releasing the brilliance of the immortal path.
The power of forty pieces of Da Luo immortal bones surged forth.
In an instant, Jun Xiaoyao's strength skyrocketed by an unknown number of times.
He struck out with the Human King Seal, causing the void to crack.
The space within the Tower of Heavenly Path was not as stable as the outside immortal realm.
Thus, at this moment, Jun Xiaoyao broke through the limits of power, causing the space to shatter.
The true dragon's offspring phantom was also engulfed in golden light, delivering a blow with its ancient dragon fist, representing the pinnacle of physical strength.
Boom!
The terrifying force tore through the void, spreading dark cracks around.
In such a terrifying clash, the true dragon's offspring phantom was shattered by Jun Xiaoyao's seal!
Jun Xiaoyao successfully stepped into the forty-sixth level.
Outside, as everyone watched Jun Xiaoyao ascend to the forty-sixth level, silence fell. All faces turned red, then erupted into exclamations.
"The Jun family's divine son actually succeeded!"
"A miracle! Did he defeat the Young Emperor or the ancient emperor's offspring?"
Many cultivators whispered to each other; this scene had never occurred during previous openings of the Tower of Heavenly Path.
Not to mention reaching the forty-sixth level, even stepping onto the fortieth level was extremely rare.
"Hey, the Ji family's divine daughter has also reached the fortieth level," some people noticed.
"The Jun family's dual-eyed prodigy has also made it."
"The Ye family's Star King body too."
A few prodigies had surpassed the fortieth level.
In the past, this would have drawn attention from all sides.
But now, with Jun Xiaoyao's precedent, these prodigies who reached the fortieth level could hardly attract any notice.
At the forty-sixth level, Jun Xiaoyao's opponent was a tall figure holding a blue lotus.
This figure's strength surpassed that of the previous true dragon's offspring.
Moreover, his magical power was astonishing, causing the void to shatter with every movement.
"Could this be a Young Emperor?" Jun Xiaoyao speculated.
First, it was the true dragon's offspring, and now it was a Young Emperor.
No wonder it has been so difficult for anyone to reach the forty-ninth level in the recent ancient era; such challenges are exceedingly tough.
This time, even Jun Xiaoyao had to exert considerable effort.
From the five great divine techniques, he unleashed the Yuan Emperor Sword and the Slaughter Immortal Sword Technique in succession.
Various martial arts divine abilities and invincible techniques were unleashed from Jun Xiaoyao's hands.
In the end, Jun Xiaoyao still managed to obliterate that phantom.
At the forty-seventh level, he faced a figure with wings and blazing flames.
Jun Xiaoyao deduced that it must be the young Phoenix.
Afterward, Jun Xiaoyao also split this young Phoenix with a single palm strike.
At the forty-eighth level, Jun Xiaoyao's opponent was a towering figure holding a treasure pagoda, exuding a powerful aura that suppressed the heavens.
In this battle, Jun Xiaoyao had to reveal some of his trump cards, such as the Holy Body manifestation, the Ten Thousand Saints' Worship, and the Celestial Calamity Light from the Supreme Bone.
Only then did he manage to defeat that terrifying figure.
"Forty-ninth level..." Jun Xiaoyao's gaze deepened, his expression calm as he stepped forward.