Under the attentive gazes of the crowd, Mu Chen took a step forward. Although it was just a small step, it caused the atmosphere in the area to tense up, while shock filled the eyes of countless students. Evidently, Mu Chen's actions had somewhat exceeded their expectations.
Those were three Punishment Spirit Battle Dolls that possessed strength comparable to Heavenly Completion stage late stage.
Even a person with Mo Longzi's strength would only be able to flee in the face of these three battle dolls. Although Mu Chen had made some breakthroughs, it was still impossible for him to defeat these three battle dolls, which were specially used for combat, right?
Furthermore, these battle dolls did not know fear, and would not retreat. Wanting to defeat them was a rather impossible task for the current students.
In the distance, solemn expressions were present on the faces of Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong. Those three combat puppets had similarly caused them to feel shock and fear in their hearts. Dean Tai Cang truly didn't hold back the slightest bit in this final test.
"Will that fellow Mu Chen be able to pass?"
Exchanging a look, the two of them could see the same doubt in each other's eyes.
On the execution platform, hall master Mo You and the other elders stared in amazement at Mu Chen, who had walked out. Looks like this brat has quite a bit of confidence in himself, to actually dare to accept such a test.
Dean Tai Cang also faintly nodded his head. Soon after, with a smile, he said, "Since you've made your choice, there's no need for us to say anything else. Everything shall be decided by the results."
"Yes." Mu Chen respectfully replied.
"Then." Dean Tai Cang waved his sleeve, as an invisible ripple spread out. Soon after, a deep voice rang out, "Let's begin!"
Bang!
As Dean Tai Cang's final word rang out, the three battle dolls fiercely opened their eyes, a dark golden glow sparkling within them. Spirit runes surfaced on their ice-cold and tough bodies, while powerful undulations radiated from them.
Dong!
The golden eyes of the three battle puppets locked onto Mu Chen. Soon after, they took giant strides forward, causing the entire stone platform to tremble under their feet as they charged towards Mu Chen.
Although they were not small and were like giants, their speed was not slow at all. In a short span of a few breaths, they had already appeared in front of Mu Chen. Their fists, which flickered with golden light, exploded the air as they violently smashed towards Mu Chen with a scalp numbing power.
Roar!
A dragon roar resounded from within Mu Chen's body. One could only see a dragon shadow twirling around his body. As it swayed, Mu Chen's figure flashed and retreated like a phantom.
Boom!
Three gigantic golden metal fists viciously smashed against the spot where Mu Chen was previously standing. Cracks started to appear on the ground, which was made from special materials. After missing their attacks, the three battle puppets did not hesitate at all as their bodies shot forward. Frightening attacks continuously swept towards Mu Chen.
However, in the face of their frightening attacks, Mu Chen continuously retreated, as if he was trying to avoid their attacks. The dragon shadow flickered, causing his speed to soar, allowing him to avoid the frightening metal fists that could easily send him flying.
Fortunately, due to the increase in strength, Mu Chen's speed had also improved. If not, he would have long been smashed into meat paste by the three battle puppets. However, if he continued to dodge like this, he would not be considered to have passed the test.
Countless gazes in the sky watched the heart palpitating chase, while their hands were tightly clenched, while their palms were filled with sweat.
However, in the face of the three battle puppets' encirclement, dodging like this was not the most appropriate method.
Boom!
Just as this thought flashed across the minds of some of the students, an unforeseen event occurred. Dazzling golden light suddenly erupted from the body of the battle puppet, while the Spiritual Tattoos on its body also became dazzling. At the same time, its speed also increased at this moment. With a single step, it had actually caught up to Mu Chen, who was using the Dragon Soaring Technique to dodge.
Its gigantic body appeared in front of Mu Chen, while its shadow enveloped the latter, bringing with it a powerful pressure.
Bang!
Its eyes sparkling with golden light did not contain the slightest bit of emotion. The golden light fist was akin to a scorching sun rising into the sky. Carrying a frightening power that was enough to destroy a mountain, it violently hammered towards Mu Chen's chest at lightning speed.
Hua.
Waves of exclamations instantly erupted from the surroundings. The pretty faces of Ye Qingling, Sun 'er, Su Ling' er and the rest slightly changed, while their eyes were filled with nervousness. Being struck by the battle puppet's fist was no laughing matter.
Amidst the exclamations that filled the skies, Mu Chen's fleeting figure appeared in a flash. Looking at the golden light fist that enveloped him, a fierce glint flashed across his black pupils.
Bang!
Black lightning arcs ferociously leapt out from the surface of Mu Chen's body, and wrapped around it. At this moment, his body seemed to have grown an inch taller.
Lightning God Body!
Mu Chen tightly clenched his five fingers, without showing any signs of retreating. Similarly, he sent a punch rumbling out. Black lightning arcs flickered and danced on his arm, while radiating astonishing energy fluctuations.
Two completely disproportionate fists whizzed past, tearing through the air. Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, they violently smashed against each other.
Clang!
At the instant of the collision, a metallic sound rang out, while berserk energy ripples that could be seen with the naked eye swept out!
At this moment, cracks appeared on the ground, while Mu Chen's figure was forced back dozens of steps. However, the battle puppet was unexpectedly forced back as well. Its giant feet stomped on the ground, creating deep pits. In the end, it sat on the ground, causing the ground to collapse.
Countless people had their mouths slightly agape, while their eyes were filled with shock. Mu Chen had actually sent the battle puppet flying with a single punch in a head-on confrontation. How frightening was his strength?
Stabilizing his body, Mu Chen gently swung his arm, while a grave expression appeared on his face. Indeed, that combat puppet was formidable. If he hadn't made his breakthrough, just that punch alone would have caused him to be injured. However, it was a pity that the current him was much stronger than when he had crossed hands with Mo Longzi a month ago.
"However, if this goes on, I won't be able to deal with these three battle puppets."
Mu Chen's gaze looked towards the three battle puppets. These battle puppets did not feel pain or fear. Once they started fighting, they would not stop. Therefore, he could not use his aura to suppress them, and could only fight them head-on. However, if it was a head-on fight, the current Mu Chen would not be afraid. However, his opponent had three battle puppets, and ordinary methods would not be able to deal with them.
Mu Chen's gaze flashed. Since that was the case, he would directly deal a vicious blow!
Bang!
The three battle puppets once again shot towards him from the front. Fist winds howled as if they were able to destroy mountains.
With a stomp of his foot on the ground, Mu Chen's figure shot towards the horizon. Clapping his palms together, a deep and stern roar suddenly rang out from his throat. In the next instant, a scarlet red pillar of light directly shot towards the clouds from the top of his head. Within the scarlet light was a gigantic pitch-black demonic pillar that towered between the heavens and earth.
When the demonic pillar appeared, a surging baleful aura pervaded the air. Faintly, it seemed to be buzzing and trembling in an attempt to resist. However, as it resisted, the dark purple patterns on the surface of the pillar started to flicker with a faint glow, before finally suppressing it.
"That's the Great Meru Demonic Pillar?!"
The expressions of Dean Tai Cang and the various elders abruptly changed at this moment. Their eyes flickered, while their hearts were somewhat shaken. With their eyesight, they were naturally able to tell that the demonic pillar before them was not an illusion, but the true body of the Great Meru Demonic Pillar!
However, with Mu Chen's current strength, how could he possibly control the true body of the Great Meru Demonic Pillar?
"The Great Meru Demonic Pillar seems to be suppressed and sealed by something!"
After all, Dean Tai Cang's eyesight was good. With a single glance, he discovered the dark purple patterns on the surface of the demonic pillar. It was a completely different fluctuation from the demonic pillar. However, it was those patterns that were suppressing the demonic pillar's baleful aura, causing it to have no choice but to obey Mu Chen's control.
This discovery caused astonishment to appear in Dean Tai Cang's eyes. Soon after, he gradually regained his senses, and took a deep look at Mu Chen in the sky. Obviously, there should be some secrets within the latter's body. To be able to suppress and seal an ancient ominous weapon like the Great Meru Demonic Pillar, what kind of frightening object was it?
Bang!
The three battle puppets did not show the slightest bit of fear due to the appearance of the Great Meru Demonic Pillar. With a stomp of their feet, they rushed towards the sky, and unleashed violent attacks towards Mu Chen.
Looking down from above at the three golden rays of light rushing over, a smile curled up from the corner of Mu Chen's mouth. This was the first time he had brought out the Great Meru Demonic Pillar. Although it was in a suppressed state, how could ordinary strength be able to match up to such an ominous weapon of the Primordial Era? With such a sharp weapon, Mu Chen would be able to easily suppress any Heavenly Completion Stage Late Phase opponent.
His hands hugged the air, as the gigantic black demonic pillar suddenly descended. Akin to a mountain, it brought along torrential baleful aura, as if it could shatter the void. With an unstoppable momentum, it heavily smashed against the three golden battle puppets under the astonished gazes of the crowd.
Bang!
An earth-shattering sound rang out, as the gigantic black demonic pillar rushed downwards. The three battle puppets raised their giant golden hands to support the bottom of the pillar, in an attempt to lift it up. However, how could they deal with an ancient ominous weapon like this? In the next instant, everyone saw the black demonic pillar rushing downwards. With a final bang, it violently smashed against the spacious stone platform, causing the ground to collapse. The three battle puppets were directly smashed deep into the ground!
The demonic pillar stood erect on the execution platform, while gigantic cracks extended from its surroundings. Even with the three battle puppets being suppressed beneath it, the demonic pillar did not move a single inch, while it radiated a baleful aura that blotted the skies.
Countless people widened their eyes as they watched this scene unfold.
Mu Chen's figure descended from the sky, before landing on the top of the Great Meru Demonic Pillar. Looking at the three battle puppets that were suppressed beneath the demonic pillar and unable to move, he looked towards Dean Tai Cang and the various elders in the distance, who had somewhat interesting expressions on their faces. Cupping his hands together, he smiled and said, "Dean, have we passed the test this time?"
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