Chapter 566: Chapter 0561: No One to Challenge

“The spots are limited, and now the competition for spots begins.”

On the battle platform of the Silver Emblem Holy Guard, the Black-bearded Elder announced.

He then waved his hand, and thirty dark silver Tokens appeared in the void.

“There are thirty Tokens here, representing thirty spots. Only those who obtain a Token can enter the Blood Star Realm.”

“During the competition, anyone can challenge the Token holder, and if victorious, they take their place. However, each person only has three chances to challenge. After failing three times, they are no longer eligible to compete.”

The Black-bearded Elder declared the rules.

In general, the rules of the competition for spots were quite simple.

After declaring the rules, the Black-bearded Elder immediately flew off the battle platform.

Around the platform, many Silver Emblem Holy Guards eyed the thirty Tokens with immense longing, yet did not make any rash moves.

One must have strength to keep a Token, otherwise even if you get it now, you’ll have to hand it over to someone else later.

“Getting a Token first doesn’t bring any advantage; I’d rather wait for them to compete for a while and wear each other out before making a move. My chances of winning would be greater then!”

A Silver Emblem Holy Guard said.

He was not confident in his own strength, so he could only hold this thought.

Many shared his mentality.

But those who truly had strength cared nothing for these matters.

Swoosh–

In an instant, more than a dozen figures flew up and took a Token each.

Among them was Chen Yu, who had great confidence in his own strength, unfazed by the possibility of consecutive battles.

Besides, Chen Yu had once won the title of number one among the Silver Emblem Holy Guards. He believed the other Silver Emblem Holy Guards wouldn’t be foolish enough to challenge him.

Chen Yu glanced at the dozen or so people; he recognized some, including Ye Chengfeng, Yun Yingwu, Situ Lin Yu, Li Xiaoyun, Ye Luofeng, and there were a few others he had seen but whose names he couldn’t recall.

These people had great confidence in their strength and were determined to enter the Blood Star Realm.

The Saint Master once said that the Blood Star Realm was a treasure trove, containing an artifact he highly valued!

Despite the dangers of such a treasure land, they would take the chance for an opportunity that could propel them to great heights.

If someone obtained the artifact mentioned by the Saint Master, they could become the sole disciple of the Master of Holy Land, second only to the Master among ten thousand others. If talented enough, they might even become the successor to the Master of Holy Land.

In short, no one could turn down an opportunity to go to the Blood Star Realm.

Swoosh swoosh…

More people flew up and took a Token each.

Before long, all thirty Tokens were taken.

Now, it was time for others to challenge!

“Shen Xiaoyu, let’s spar.”

A burly man stepped onto the battle platform, challenging a Silver Emblem Holy Guard with a Token.

Another man, short in stature, stepped forward; without saying much, they started fighting immediately, and True Yuan surged wildly on the battle platform.

Chen Yu took a brief look but was not interested.

His power now ranked in the upper-middle class among the Golden Emblem Holy Guards; he naturally had no interest in battles between ordinary Silver Emblem Holy Guards.

Chen Yu guessed that no one would dare to challenge him, so he turned his attention to the battle platforms of the Golden Emblem Holy Guards and the Law Enforcement Holy Guards.

Some from among them might join Chen Yu on the journey to the Blood Star Realm.

Although they were from the same Holy Land, stabbing in the back for personal gain was quite common.

For example, if someone got the artifact mentioned by the Saint Master, even his close friends might turn on him to seize it.

Therefore, Chen Yu wanted to gather information about other Holy Guards.

The Golden Emblem Holy Guards had twenty spots.

And the Law Enforcement Holy Guards only had five spots, making the competition among them fiercer.

At the moment, on the battle platform of the Law Enforcement Holy Guards, Chen Yu saw the senior brother Sun Wuhai fighting fiercely with another Law Enforcement Holy Guard.

Sun Wuhai was a Demon Cultivator, his body now enveloped in black qi, looking fiercely malevolent.

He wielded a ferocious black broadsword, swinging it manically as a storm of black Demonic Qi sword shadows flew about viciously.

Sun Wuhai’s opponent was not weak, a middle-aged man continuously striking with both fists, sending out wave after wave of Molten Rock Giant Fist attacks.

Thankfully, an Array shielded the surroundings of the battle platform; otherwise, the residual effects of the fight between the two Law Enforcement Holy Guards could have seriously wounded some Copper Badge or Silver Emblem Holy Guards.

“Sun Wuhai, you won’t take my spot.”

“Heh, you think too highly of yourself!”

Sun Wuhai laughed heartily.

With only five spots available, Sun Wuhai’s strength was only ranked midway among the Law Enforcement Holy Guards, so his chances of getting a spot depended on luck.

The fierce battle between the two Law Enforcement Holy Guards attracted most people to watch.

“It seems that senior brother is going to win!”

Chen Yu said after watching for a while.

“Evil Demon Slash!”

Sun Wuhai shouted, his greatsword bursting with Demonic Qi, striking a fearsome blow.

Suddenly, he unleashed a massive black wave in an overpowering attack that caused his opponent to gasp and desperately defend.

The middle-aged man took out a copper mirror, activated it, and from within, a copper-yellow light shield bloomed, positioned in front.

Boom!

With a loud bang, the copper-yellow light shield trembled repeatedly but ultimately withstood the assault.

However, at the same time, Sun Wuhai attacked from another side, rapidly overwhelming and defeating the middle-aged man, temporarily securing a spot.

Next, Chen Yu’s gaze shifted to the battle platform of the Golden Emblem Holy Guards.

Coincidentally, one of the fighters was someone Chen Yu recognized–Chang Guangling.

However, Chang Guangling was at a disadvantage and looked rather embarrassed.

Chen Yu had heard that after failing the fifth trial, Chang Guangling’s spirits declined, and he did not pass the fifth level until the end of the Sky Sea Mountain trials.

Actually, Chang Guangling had felt crestfallen and developed a mental block after witnessing Chen Yu during his failed attempt to pass the challenge.

Thereafter, every time Chang Guangling secluded himself for cultivation, he found it difficult to calm his mind and even nearly succumbed to cultivation deviation.

In the end, Chang Guangling never managed to pass the fifth challenge.

However, after leaving Sky Sea Mountain, Chang Guangling gradually recovered and, learning of this opportunity, he practiced with even greater diligence.

He swore he would surpass Chen Yu!

Just that Chang Guangling lacked resources, so he tried his luck in passing the third challenge at Tongyun Tower and became a Golden Emblem Holy Guard.

Although he successfully gained some resources as rewards from passing the challenge, this also meant he had to compete with numerous other Golden Emblem Holy Guards for a spot.

Boom!

Chang Guangling was struck by an opponent’s palm, sent flying through the air, and fell off the dueling platform.

“Damn it…”

Chang Guangling clenched his teeth, his hatred boundless.

Given some time, he was confident he would quickly rise and make a name for himself among the Golden Emblem Holy Guards.

But things didn’t go as expected!

Had he known it would be like this, Chang Guangling would never have attempted the third challenge in Tongyun Tower.

Then, a spot as a Silver Emblem Holy Guard would have been easily within reach.

But now, even obtaining a spot as a Golden Emblem Holy Guard was in question.

“Sigh!”

Chen Yu sighed.

He remembered how glorious Chang Guangling had been on Sky Sea Mountain.

It seemed ever since encountering Chen Yu, his life had changed, and nothing went right for him.

“Ye Luofeng, let’s have a match.”

A woman with a scarred face climbed onto the dueling platform to challenge Ye Luofeng.

Among the thirty spots, Ye Luofeng, in everyone’s eyes, was neither too strong nor too weak.

But as one of the three great beauties of the Holy Land, along with Yun Fei’er and Ning Man Yao, Ye Luofeng was the goddess many men idolized, so most hesitated to strike at her.

However, this ugly woman was driven by jealousy of Ye Luofeng’s beauty and challenged her.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

The ugly woman swung her hand, and three silver needles shot out with incredible speed, barely visible to the naked eye.

In the darkness, such a move from the ugly woman could likely instantly kill a peer of the same rank.

Ding, ding, ding!

Ye Luofeng drew the Heavenly Moon Sword, and with a swing fended off the three silver needles.

But the ugly woman, using her cultivation technique, manipulated the needles to attack Ye Luofeng from three directions again, with angles tricky to defend against.

Ye Luofeng’s face remained utterly calm as she stood her ground, constantly waving the spiritual artifact in her hand, each strike precisely timed.

Ding–

After over ten assaults, the constantly echoing silver needles failed to penetrate Ye Luofeng’s swordsmanship.

“Miss Ye has made significant improvement in strength.”

“Did you forget? She drew the residual will of a Sky Sea Realm powerhouse on Sky Sea Mountain.”

Another person said enviously.

Chen Yu also paid close attention to Ye Luofeng’s combat.

He felt that Ye Luofeng had yet to show her full strength.

“Silver Light Array!”

The ugly woman roared and, with a wave of her hands, threw out thousands of silver needles.

Swoosh, swoosh…

All the needles danced in the air, forming an array.

Suddenly, all the needles descended together, without making much sound, yet creating a palpable sense of danger.

“Break!”

Ye Luofeng let out a low cry, and a strong Sword Intent burst from her body, causing the rapidly falling needles to tremble slightly.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Ye Luofeng swiftly slashed twice, the crossing sword beams shooting upwards, touching the hundreds of falling needles, sending them all flying and scattering on the ground.

“How… how are you so strong?”

The ugly woman couldn’t believe it.

In truth, after merging with that residual will, Ye Luofeng’s strength had skyrocketed over half a year.

At first, she had only considered the ugly woman a practice opponent to familiarize herself with her own power.

As the ugly woman unleashed her ultimate skill, Ye Luofeng then responded with full force, ending the fight instantly.

“She’s so strong. Is this the advantage brought by the residual will of the Sky Sea Realm?”

“I think it won’t be long before Ye Luofeng’s strength catches up to that of Yun Fei’er.”

Many Silver Emblem Holy Guards below offered continual praise.

Indeed, this fight showcased Ye Luofeng’s formidable strength, and no one sought to challenge her again.

The competition continued, and soon most of the day had passed.

As for Chen Yu, he was completely overlooked; not a single person challenged him.

“Who is that young man? He doesn’t seem to have a high cultivation level. Why is no one challenging him?”

On the outskirts, among the many spectating Copper Badge Holy Guards, one pointed at Chen Yu and asked.

“Challenge him? Isn’t that just asking for humiliation?”

A Silver Emblem Holy Guard heard this and laughed in response, before explaining, “He is the top Silver Emblem Holy Guard, and has passed the fifth challenge with the peak cultivation of the Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm!”

That Copper Badge Holy Guard had also been through Sky Sea Mountain challenges and was naturally aware of the rules; upon hearing this revelation, his eyes showed sheer astonishment.