Sovereign Emperor Black Blade's only disciple, Purple Saber.
There were ten people on the golden stone platforms and two from the Yuan Race. Purple Saber could not attack Yuan Ming and Yuan Liang.
As for the others, the Spiritual Race's Ling Ming and Ling Lianzhu were very strong. Purple Saber was not confident of defeating them.
Even if he defeated them, it would be a pyrrhic victory and would be disadvantageous for the later tests.
The human Holy Land's Jiang Kuang and Heaven-Slaughtering Sword were not weak either.
It was the same for Luo Qinghan and Luo Xia.
"Sanguinati, get down here!"
Purple Saber's voice resounded in this place.
All the cultivators left the ninth step.
Originally, they still had a chance to fight for the last golden stone platform. Now, it looked like they no longer had a chance.
Ling Xian and the others shook their heads helplessly.
Since they could not obtain the strongest inheritance, they might as well search for other inheritances.
"Let's go," Ling Xian said.
After Ling Xian and the others left, the other cultivators quickly left as well.
Inheritances were everywhere in the inheritance ancestral lands.
Although they could not obtain the strongest inheritance, they could not waste time here.
It was the same for the other inheritances. It would be best if they could find an inheritance suitable for themselves.
Not long after, the front of the Reception Hall was empty.
Only Zi Dao had managed to reach the ninth step.
Purple Saber was furious that Sanguinati ignored him.
"Since you are not willing to come down, then I will force you down myself," Purple Saber said sullenly.
Step by step, Purple Saber crossed the ninth step.
Purple Saber arrived before the first golden stone platform.
"Get down!"
Purple Saber suddenly punched, wanting to force Fang Chen back.
However, Xiao Chen was not to be trifled with.
"You are seeking death."
Fang Chen clenched his fist tightly and punched, clashing with Purple Saber's fist.
Bang!
The two fists clashed, and Purple Saber was forced back a few steps.
After Purple Saber steadied himself, his expression turned even more sullen.
"Brat, I underestimated you.
However, do you think that you can fight me, Purple Saber, with this? "Purple Saber said coldly.
Purple Saber was very strong, at least on the same level as Yuan Ming.
If Purple Saber fought him alone, it would be more troublesome.
Just as Purple Saber was about to attack, Fang Chen took out the Dark Demonic Wheel.
"If you want to die, continue."
The Dark Demonic Wheel emitted a terrifying aura that made the scalps of the others tingle.
"What is this?"
Those who didn't know Sanguinati were shocked.
Sanguinati actually had such a heaven-defying treasure.
Yuan Ming was the only one who was quietly watching everything.
"This …"
Zi Dao's expression changed. He did not expect Sanguinati to have such a precious treasure.
"This aura is too strong."
In an instant, Zi Dao made his decision.
If he angered Sanguinati, he might really die under the Dark Demonic Wheel.
He couldn't act rashly.
Zi Dao forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart and slowly calmed himself down.
"If my guess is correct, although this treasure is powerful, it cannot be used without limit. You are afraid of it. Otherwise, you would have activated the treasure long ago," Zi Dao said.
"Killing you won't be a problem," Fang Chen said calmly.
"Sanguinati, I'll let you off today.
If I have the chance, I will definitely behead you. "After saying that, Purple Blade left the first golden stone platform.
Finally, he stopped in front of the ninth golden stone platform.
His target was Slaughtering Heaven Sword.
"So, are you going to go down or do you want me to do it?" Zi Dao said coldly.
"Hmph, even if I die, I will die standing."
Slaughtering Heaven Sword stood up and said coldly with a longsword in his hand.
"Then let's fight."
Zi Dao's figure flashed and landed on the ground. He held his purple longsword in his hand and stared at Slaughtering Heaven Sword.
"Come down and fight."
Slaughtering Heaven Sword jumped and arrived in front of Zi Dao.
"Let me see how strong Monarch Black Blade's disciple is," Slaughtering Heaven Sword said.
"You will know in a while."
Zi Dao attacked. His sword light was like a shadow, and purple sword light filled the sky.
"Zi Dao is very strong."
This was Fang Chen's evaluation of Zi Dao. Zi Dao's strength was not weaker than Yuan Ming's.
Especially that Purple Blade. It should be at least a rank eight divine weapon.
The battle between the sword and the saber was very intense.
Actually, Slaughtering Heaven Sword was already strong enough.
However, he met Zi Dao.
After hundreds of rounds, Slaughtering Heaven Sword was defeated.
Whoosh!
Zi Dao's longsword carried an earth-shattering power. He slashed out and hit Slaughtering Heaven Sword's longsword.
Crack!
The longsword cracked and Slaughtering Heaven Sword's body flew out.
"I have lost."
Slaughtering Heaven Sword stood up and looked very calm.
"However, I will defeat you one day."
Although Slaughtering Heaven Sword had lost, he did not lower his head.
"There will never be such a day."
Zi Dao laughed coldly. He leaped up and landed on the golden stone platform.
As for the Heaven-Slaughtering Sword, it left behind a lonely figure and left.
Thirty minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
"The test of the nine steps has been completed. Those who have reached the golden stone platform are qualified to continue."
A voice came from the Welcoming Hall.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a towering tree appeared in the sky above the Welcoming Hall.
On the towering tree, there were countless branches. When a gust of wind blew, the branches swayed endlessly, and the leaves on them drifted down.
"That is …"
Jiang Kuang was shocked when he saw the tree. He immediately shouted, "Enlightenment Ancient Tree!"
After saying that, Jiang Kuang attacked.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Jiang Kuang's silhouette directly dashed towards the towering ancient tree. After which, he stretched out his hands, grabbing at the fallen leaves floating in the air.
"Grab it!"
Suddenly, everyone moved and grabbed the leaves in the sky.
"Enlightenment Ancient Tree!"
Fang Chen's eyes lit up. Although he had moved a little late, he used the True Meaning of Time and Space to move at an extreme speed.
In the blink of an eye, he had grabbed a leaf.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
He continued to grab.
The Enlightenment Ancient Tree was a legendary plant.
It was said that if a martial artist could comprehend the Martial Dao under the Enlightenment Ancient Tree, he would be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
The Enlightenment Ancient Tree was a cultivation resource that martial artists dreamed of.
He did not expect it to appear in the Ancestral Land.
The leaves of the Enlightenment Ancient Tree were also supreme treasures that were of great help to a martial artist's cultivation.
Moreover, Fang Chen believed that the Welcoming Hall would not release the Enlightenment Ancient Tree for no reason.
It must have something to do with the next test.
Therefore, he tried his best to grab the leaves.
A quarter of an hour later, Fang Chen had already snatched over forty leaves.
He was far ahead of everyone.
However, he did not give up and continued to grab.
After fifteen minutes, Fang Chen finally stopped.
This was because he already had 81 leaves in his hand.
It was not that he did not want to, but that no matter how hard he tried, he could not grab any leaves.
It seemed that 81 leaves was the limit.
Fang Chen's body landed on the golden stone platform.
The 81 leaves in his hand surrounded his body. He suddenly had an epiphany and sat cross-legged with his eyes closed.
After a while, Purple Saber also grabbed 81 leaves and began to comprehend them like Fang Chen.
The third was Yuan Ming, the fourth was Jiang Kuang, the fifth was Luo Qinghan, and the sixth was Ling Ming.
As for the remaining four people, each of them only had about 50 leaves. As for the Enlightenment Ancient Tree, it had already disappeared.
"What should we do?"
The few of them looked at each other with complicated feelings.
"The second test is to grab 81 leaves of the Enlightenment Ancient Tree and comprehend the secret method within.
Those who do not have 81 leaves will be automatically eliminated after 15 minutes. "
Ling Lianzhu and the others were anxious when they heard the voice from the reception hall.
Yuan Liang, Yuan Jiaojiao, Ling Lianzhu, and Luo Xia.
The five of them did not have 81 leaves. This meant that one of them would definitely be eliminated.
"Everyone, I have 51 fallen leaves in my hands. If you can give me the fallen leaves in your hands, I, Yuan Liang, will definitely reward you handsomely," Yuan Liang said aloud.
The four of them had more than 200 leaves of the Enlightenment Ancient Tree.
Therefore, at least two of them would be able to stay.
The others shook their heads. How could they give something so important away so casually?
Yuan Liang and Yuan Jiaojiao looked at each other and then at Luo Xia.
"Luo Xia, hand over the leaves in your hand," said Yuan Liang coldly. His words were full of threat.
"The Yuan race is really shameless. They showed their true colors so quickly," sneered Luo Xia.
"Attack."
Time waits for no one. Yuan Liang did not want to waste any more time.
With a shout, he and Yuan Jiaojiao attacked Luo Xia together.
Luo Xia was definitely unable to deal with Yuan Jiaojiao and Yuan Liang by herself.
"Once they defeat Luo Xia, they will definitely target me," thought Ling Lianzhu.
Then, without another word, she helped Luo Xia.
With Ling Lianzhu's help, the pressure on Luo Xia was greatly reduced.
"Many thanks."
A smile appeared on Luo Xia's face as the four warriors started fighting.
Seeing that the time limit was almost up, Yuan Liang became even more anxious.
Bang
After a fierce collision, the battle stopped.
Yuan Liang looked at the time. His face was filled with anxiety.
"Big brother Yuan Liang, what do we do?" asked Yuan Jiaojiao.
They had no advantage in a two against two battle. If they continued, they would only lose their qualifications.
"There's no other way. Continuing to fight is just a waste of time."
Yuan Liang looked at Yuan Jiaojiao. "Jiaojiao, give me your Enlightenment Ancient Tree. I will compensate you."
Yuan Jiaojiao's body trembled. She sighed and handed over the Enlightenment Ancient Tree.
Buzz.
Yuan Liang gathered all 81 leaves and sat cross-legged on the golden stone platform. He began to comprehend.
Ling Lianzhu was about to give up when Luo Xia spoke.
"Miss Ling, thank you for helping me," said Luo Xia with a smile.
"I did it for myself," said Ling Lianzhu.
Luo Xia shook her head. "No matter what, you still helped me. Right now, both of us do not have 81 leaves. We are destined to be eliminated."
Luo Xia took out her Enlightenment Ancient Tree and gave it to Ling Lianzhu.
"You stay. I will leave," said Luo Xia.
"How can you do that?"
Ling Lianzhu shook her head.