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The Sixth Bronze Lamp Successfully Lit!
As Ran Ben unleashed his full strength, the sixth bronze lamp was successfully ignited!
"This guy does have some skill," Mo Yu raised an eyebrow while standing in the ancient plaza. Though Ran Ben was an annoying person, his strength was undeniable.
Cai Lin and Mang Lie nodded slightly in agreement, without any objections.
Buzz!
As Mo Yu muttered, the black stone tablet that had lit six bronze lamps trembled again. A surge of primordial energy burst forth, rushing directly toward the massive red python.
The python inhaled deeply, absorbing the essence of the Heaven Devouring Beast into its body. In an instant, scarlet light erupted from within, and its already crimson scales darkened even further.
With scarlet energy surging, the red python rapidly shrank until it transformed back into human form, appearing once more in the plaza.
Ran Ben stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his face. His gaze swept toward Mo Yu and the others as he said with a smirk, "Now, let's see how well you all perform."
His words were calm, yet they carried an undeniable sense of arrogance.
Cai Lin glanced at Mo Yu. Seeing him nod, her lips curled into a cold yet alluring smile before stepping forward.
Standing before the stone tablet, Cai Lin showed no sign of transforming into her true form. Instead, she simply raised her jade-like hand and gently pressed forward.
The palm strike appeared effortless, yet as it was delivered, Cai Lin's five fingers glowed with a dazzling nine-colored radiance. A terrifying power rippled outward.
With a single strike, the nine-colored energy roared forth.
Boom!
The palm landed heavily on the stone tablet. Ripples spread across its surface, and in an instant, the bronze lamps ignited one by one.
Within just a few breaths, six bronze lamps were ablaze!
Immediately after, sparks flickered in the seventh bronze lamp before it too erupted into flame!
The faces of everyone present changed, and even Ran Ben's expression was filled with shock. Though he knew the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was powerful, he hadn't expected Cai Lin to light seven bronze lamps—an achievement that surpassed his own!
However, just as this thought crossed his mind, his pupils shrank sharply, and a trace of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Because he saw that after the seventh bronze lamp ignited, the eighth lamp also began to flicker with tiny sparks! Though the sparks were faint and quickly dissipated, it meant that Cai Lin had the potential to challenge the eighth bronze lamp!
The revelation sent a wave of shock through the plaza. Aside from Mo Yu, everyone gasped, their eyes filled with disbelief.
No one had expected this cold and seductive woman to possess such terrifying strength.
"Heh, as expected of Cai Lin. The physique of the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is truly formidable..." Mo Yu sighed and shook his head.
To have nearly ignited the eighth bronze lamp—this level of strength would have been considered exceptional even in ancient times.
Buzz! Buzz!
The black stone tablet began to tremble, and faint blood-red patterns surfaced on its surface. Wisps of primordial energy seeped out, but this time, the energy contained traces of dark red.
"That is..." Mo Yu's eyes flickered as he observed the difference in the Heaven Devouring Beast's energy.
"That's the blood essence within its flesh—far purer than ordinary essence energy. Only those who perform exceptionally well can obtain it," Mang Lie said enviously.
Mo Yu nodded slightly. It seemed that this was a reward exclusively for those who had ignited seven bronze lamps.
Before the stone tablet, Cai Lin slightly parted her red lips and inhaled, absorbing all the dark-red primordial energy. Immediately, her delicate figure turned blood-red, and intricate blood patterns emerged on her fair arms.
However, in just a moment, she completely refined the blood energy. At the same time, her aura grew noticeably stronger. She opened her eyes, a satisfied smile appearing on her lips as she turned back toward Mo Yu and the others.
"It seems that blood energy gave you quite a boost," Mo Yu remarked with a light chuckle as he observed the subtle increase in Cai Lin's aura.
"It's not bad, but my result is definitely no match for yours," Cai Lin's seductive lips curled playfully, subtly pushing Mo Yu into the spotlight.
As expected, upon hearing this, Mang Lie, Ran Ben, and the others immediately turned their gazes toward Mo Yu.
After all, Cai Lin had nearly ignited the eighth bronze lamp—a result that stood above all others. Yet she openly admitted to being inferior to Mo Yu. Did that mean he could actually light the eighth bronze lamp?
Shaking their heads, the crowd found it hard to believe. After all, it had been centuries since anyone had achieved such a feat.
Ran Ben, in particular, revealed a look of disdain. In his view, Mo Yu likely couldn't even light the sixth bronze lamp and would soon be eliminated.
Following Cai Lin's performance, the remaining participants took their turns. Aside from Mang Lie and Han Yue of the Rhino Demon Clan, the others failed after lighting five bronze lamps and were eliminated.
As for Han Yue, he managed to ignite seven bronze lamps, second only to Cai Lin, and was also rewarded with a significant amount of Heaven Devouring Beast blood essence.
With Han Yue stepping back, Ran Ben and Mang Lie's eyes turned toward Mo Yu.
Seeing this, Mo Yu exhaled slowly before stepping forward toward the black stone tablet.
He gazed at the countless imprints covering its surface. Vaguely, he could sense the presence of many ancient experts who had once stood in this very spot, gathering all their physical strength to unleash their strongest attack.
It was said that in ancient times, there had been individuals who ignited all nine bronze lamps. And that... was Mo Yu's goal for today!
If he was going to do it, he would do it to the best!
"Hoo..."
Mo Yu gradually calmed his thoughts. He took a deep breath and clenched his fist tightly.
A faint purple-gold radiance began to spread from within his body. His arm's skin was gradually coated in a deep purple-gold hue, growing darker and more refined over time, as if they were cast from ancient metal.
Activating Heaven-Shaking Divine Arm, Mo Yu pulled forth every ounce of strength from deep within his flesh and blood. This time, he would push its power to the absolute limit!
Not far away, Ran Ben, Han Yue, and Mang Lie narrowed their eyes as they watched Mo Yu. They could all feel it—an unshakable, overwhelming pressure emanating from his stance.
It was as if a towering, world-shattering giant ape stood in his place.
As the Divine Beast Physique reached its peak, the purple-gold patterns on Mo Yu's arms quivered slightly. Then, a deep and ancient ape's roar echoed from within him, shaking his blood and bones as his strength soared at an astonishing rate!
Mo Yu's eyes gleamed even brighter in a dazzling purple-gold hue, and his breathing grew heavy as the power within his body surged to an astonishing degree. This force was even stronger than when he had severely injured Zhu Gang before!
Ran Ben and the other two stared at the figure radiating intense purple-gold light, their expressions gradually turning solemn. That glow wasn't simply spiritual energy—it was the manifestation of Mo Yu's blood essence reaching its peak.
However, what surprised them was that Mo Yu's blood energy carried an unusual quality, as if it contained a pressure that made them feel slightly oppressed.
"To think that with just a Sixth-Grade Supreme cultivation, he could gather such terrifying momentum..."
Han Yue's sharp gaze locked onto Mo Yu. Although he had never underestimated him, he hadn't expected the latter's abilities to be this outstanding. A premonition rose within him—Mo Yu's next move might create a miracle!
Cai Lin's beautiful eyes remained fixed on Mo Yu, and a graceful arc formed at the corner of her lips. Among all present, perhaps no one understood him better than she did. She knew that his goal was to ignite all nine bronze lamps—and he would surely accomplish it!
In the center of the ancient plaza, Mo Yu's expression remained as calm as still water. His Heaven-Shaking Divine Arm erupted with explosive power as he clenched his right fist and then delivered a simple punch.
"Heaven-Shaking Divine Arm, Great Ape King Fist!"
In an instant, his fist, seemingly cast from purple-gold, tore through space, sending waves of purple-gold ripples surging outward before smashing heavily onto the black stone tablet.
Boom!
The moment of impact, Han Yue and the others could distinctly feel the entire ancient plaza tremble. Even the black stone tablet, known for its unwavering stability, quivered slightly.
Their eyes remained locked on the point of collision between Mo Yu's fist and the stone tablet, and their pupils suddenly contracted.
Purple-gold ripples spread in waves from Mo Yu's fist, sweeping across the entire surface of the stone tablet.
Even the ancient ground beneath his feet quietly cracked, forming a small fissure.
Buzz! Buzz!
Under the terrifying shockwave, Han Yue and the others watched in astonishment as flames ignited within the bronze lamps atop the stone tablet. One after another, faint puff sounds echoed in succession.
In the blink of an eye, six bronze lamps were lit simultaneously!
As the sixth lamp ignited, sparks rapidly emerged within the seventh, and under countless shocked gazes, they gathered together before bursting into flame with a whoosh!
"He actually lit the seventh bronze lamp!"
Inside the Body Refining Pagoda, exclamations of disbelief rang out. Every powerful cultivator present wore expressions of shock because Mo Yu's speed in igniting the seventh bronze lamp had surpassed even Han Yue and Cai Lin!
Han Yue's expression changed, his gaze then shifting to the eighth bronze lamp. Though it remained pitch-black, he had a vague feeling that Mo Yu's power wasn't exhausted yet.
And just as Han Yue fixed his gaze upon it, the eighth lamp remained dark for only a few moments before a tiny spark flickered within...
Mang Lie and Ran Ben also noticed that flicker and couldn't help but take a sharp breath. Mo Yu's power was actually strong enough to create sparks within the eighth bronze lamp?!
But before their shock could settle, Mo Yu's purple-gold fist continued to radiate rippling energy, surging wildly into the black stone tablet.
Sizzle!
Within the eighth bronze lamp, the initial spark suddenly gave birth to a second... then a third...
As Han Yue and the others watched with wide eyes, more and more sparks gathered together. Finally, with a soft whoosh, flames erupted, blazing fiercely!
The eighth bronze lamp was lit!
Han Yue and the others stood frozen, staring at the burning eighth bronze lamp, then shifting their gaze toward Mo Yu's tall and unwavering figure before the stone tablet. The shock in their hearts was beyond words.
Who could have imagined that Mo Yu would be able to ignite even the eighth bronze lamp?!
Just how terrifying was the power behind that punch?!
Such strength—perhaps even they would have to go all out to withstand it!
As the crowd reeled from their astonishment, purple-gold light once again surged from Mo Yu's eyes. Without hesitation, he pressed his fist firmly against the stone tablet, and his indifferent voice echoed in a low murmur.
"Explode for me."
As his cold voice rang out, the black stone tablet erupted with dazzling purple-gold light—not from its surface, but from deep within, exploding outward!
No matter how sturdy something appeared on the outside, its interior was always more vulnerable in comparison.
And this black stone tablet was no exception.
Thus, as the purple-gold explosion surged forth, the stone tablet trembled violently—far more intensely than ever before.
Boom!
At that moment, the ninth and final bronze lamp atop the stone tablet quivered slightly.
In the next instant, Han Yue and the others immediately focused their gazes, locking onto that ninth lamp.
Within its pitch-black depths, an almost imperceptible flicker of firelight emerged.
The flame was faint, but undeniably real.
This meant that at this very moment, Mo Yu was attempting to ignite the ninth bronze lamp!
H-how is this possible?!
Ran Ben's face twisted in disbelief. Even when he had poured all his physical strength into it, he had only managed to ignite six bronze lamps. Even someone as strong as Han Yue had only reached seven.
And yet now, Mo Yu had directly ignited eight, and even showed signs of reaching the ninth!
Rumble! Rumble!
Regardless of how much Ran Ben refused to believe it, the ancient plaza was filled with resounding booms as Mo Yu continued to exert his strength.
Amidst these deafening echoes, Mang Lie and the others watched in shock as the tiny spark in the ninth bronze lamp suddenly brightened. Then, it began to spread rapidly until—
With a final whoosh, the flame fully ignited, blazing intensely!
The ninth bronze lamp was lit!
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