Chapter 73

Facing the rapidly enlarging Demon Rock Beast, Ye Feng had no choice but to forcefully execute the first move of the Seven Heaven-Slaying Techniques, the Ruthless Style, known for its mercilessness and ability to destroy everything!

The nine dantian true qi rapidly depleted, and Ye Feng even took out a medium-grade spirit stone to absorb its spiritual energy to maintain this move. If he couldn't execute it, Ye Feng would die at the hands of the Demon Rock Beast.

Qiu Sha was slowly raised, and with each inch it lifted, Ye Feng's forehead was drenched in sweat. True qi was being consumed at a terrifying rate, all poured into this move.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

As the axe slowly rose, the entire fourth floor space emitted a rumbling sound. The Demon Rock Beast's eyes showed a hint of fear, as if it were looking at a deity. This strike transcended the heavens, a divine blow.

It was still just the starting stance; Ye Feng couldn't fully execute the entire first move, but the starting stance was enough.

The axe let out a rumbling sound as it slashed through the air. Ye Feng's body was completely out of his control, moving with the axe. The overwhelming light was like a river of the Milky Way, pouring down as if it could flood the entire earth.

"Crack, crack, crack!"

The space couldn't withstand the pressure of the axe, and some areas began to crack, as if they could split open at any moment. However, this was just an illusion; the space was extremely hard, and only those at the Heaven Martial Realm could break it.

The Demon Rock Beast stopped its rampage. Faced with the fierce axe mark, it actually sat down, its eyes filled with shock, unable to believe the incredible speed at which the axe was falling.

"Crack!"

The axe mark drew a half-circle, landing precisely on the Demon Rock Beast's head, slowly descending. The Demon Rock Beast's body began to split, and the circular axe mark cleaved it in two.

"Clang!"

Qiu Sha fell to the ground, and Ye Feng's body collapsed like a limp noodle. He watched as the blood pooled into a river, barely managing to support himself, his hands plunging into the Demon Rock Beast's body.

"Absorb it!"

Ye Feng's body was already withered, and he didn't even want to move a finger. The Ruthless Style had drained all his true qi and strength. Now, even a First Rank Later Heaven martial artist could easily kill him.

Intrinsic true qi surged into Ye Feng's body like a flood, rapidly replenishing his limbs, the nine dantian, and every inch of his body. His physical body recovered at an incredible speed.

After a few breaths, Ye Feng's body was fully restored, and the true qi in the nine dantian was completely replenished. Although his body still felt a bit sore, it was no longer a major issue, and he accelerated the absorption of the essence blood.

The massive body of the Demon Rock Beast rapidly shrank, visible to the naked eye. All the essence, whether blood, bone marrow, scales, or any energy, was absorbed by Ye Feng, fused into his body.

"Hum!"

When the true qi reached saturation, Ye Feng's realm instantly ascended to the peak of the Ninth Rank Later Heaven, ready to condense intrinsic true qi.

Twelve Flying Dragon Forces!

The power began to rise, and a thick layer of scales covered his body, though invisible to the naked eye, forming an intangible armor.

Thirteen Flying Dragon Forces!

Fourteen Flying Dragon Forces!

Fifteen Flying Dragon Forces!

...

Eighteen Flying Dragon Forces!

Twenty Flying Dragon Forces!

At twenty Flying Dragon Forces, Ye Feng's power stopped increasing. If all nine dantian were to burst, he could probably unleash thirty Flying Dragon Forces, already breaking the limit of the Intrinsic Realm.

The limit of the Intrinsic Realm was twenty Flying Dragon Forces, except for beasts. Humans almost always reached this limit, and Ye Feng had already reached the peak. If he advanced to the Intrinsic Realm, he would break this record.

The Demon Rock Beast was left as just a skin, its essence blood completely gone, and its body rapidly shrinking. Ye Feng stopped absorbing, stood up, and his body emitted a series of explosions, like popping beans. He wanted to roar to the sky, the increase in power making him eager for a fight.

Two portals appeared, one leading to the fifth floor, the other to the exit. This time, Ye Feng didn't head to the fifth floor but left the Seven Stars Tower. He had already passed the test and didn't need to continue. He also knew he was no longer at the beginner difficulty level and needed to leave first.

Outside, people were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. In just a few more breaths, the test would end. Even if Ye Feng passed, he would be eliminated. All the disciples had finished, and only one light point remained in the entire Seven Stars Tower.

"This kid probably won't come out. I heard the fourth floor of the intermediate difficulty is a powerful beast. Even inner disciples would choose the simulation mode. You can imagine how strong this beast is." Some people, seeing the time was almost up and Ye Feng hadn't come out, thought he was dead inside.

"That's not necessarily true. The light point is still on. If he were dead, the light would be off. It's probably hard to pass, but being able to hold out for so long on the fourth floor is already a pass." Some people whispered, careful not to be overheard by the examiners.

"What a pity, such a talented person offended an inner court mentor. Isn't that asking for death?" Some people felt sorry for Ye Feng, a talented person falling here.

"Who asked him to be so arrogant? He slapped another college mentor before even joining the sect. He deserved it. Which outer court mentor doesn't know a few people in the inner court? A little manipulation, and you're eliminated." Others thought Ye Feng was too arrogant and had offended the wrong people.

Only Mentor Li and the others were extremely anxious. Time was ticking away, and the exit hadn't opened. Seeing the hourglass almost empty, Meng Zhongliang on the platform had a flash of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Alright, this round is about to end. Don't be discouraged, those who are eliminated. There's always next year. We will now proceed to the third round of the exam. Only those who pass the third round can become true disciples of our Tian Ling Academy." Meng Zhongliang said with a smile to everyone.

"Wait, the time isn't up yet. One person hasn't come out." Mentor Li stood up, stopping everyone from leaving. There were only four or five breaths left.

"Ridiculous, do you think he can appear in the last few breaths?" Meng Zhongliang sneered.

"Whether Ye Feng comes out or not, the exam isn't over until the time is up." Mentor Li insisted, determined to wait until the exam ended.

"Let's wait a bit longer. It's only a few more breaths." The other examiners said at the same time, not minding the extra time, as they had already done something wrong.

"Fine, I'll give him this time. If he doesn't come out, he will still be eliminated." Meng Zhongliang couldn't say anything more. If it really got out, it would be bad for him.

Time seemed to stop, and everyone looked toward the passage. In the last few breaths, everyone held their breath, hoping for a miracle.

Four breaths!

Three breaths!

Two breaths!

The last grain of sand in the hourglass was about to fall, and a figure slowly emerged from the passage of the Seven Stars Tower, his face dark, even holding the head of the Demon Rock Beast.

"Hum!" The crowd was in an uproar.

When Mentor Li and the others saw Ye Feng emerge from the passage, they were so excited they almost jumped up, rushing to greet him and checking his body, which was covered in blood.

The blood and torn clothes were intentional, to make it seem like he had a fierce battle and was injured, rather than easily killing the Demon Rock Beast.

When Ye Feng appeared, Meng Zhongliang's eyes narrowed, seemingly disbelieving that this kid could safely come out of the fourth floor.

Their eyes met, and Ye Feng's eyes were naked, filled with indelible killing intent, staring fiercely at Meng Zhongliang as he walked to the platform.

"Report to the examiners, I have passed the fourth floor exam. Here is the trophy!"

A smile curved on Ye Feng's lips, and the massive head of the Demon Rock Beast flew out of his hand, heading straight for Meng Zhongliang.

Ye Feng's action was earth-shattering, actually attacking an examiner, which was almost unprecedented in the academy. No disciple dared to attack an examiner, but Ye Feng was not an ordinary person, intolerant of any injustice, seeking revenge for every wrong.

Meng Zhongliang didn't expect it, unable to dodge in time. The massive head of the Demon Rock Beast slammed into him, blood splattering, throwing him off the platform, his body covered in blood and gore.

"You little brat, you're asking for death!" Meng Zhongliang roared in rage, slapping a palm toward Ye Feng, intending to kill him in public.

"Such arrogance! Does the chief examiner want to kill a disciple in public?" Mentor Li leaped forward, blocking Meng Zhongliang. Though his realm was lower, he couldn't let him harm Ye Feng.

"Killing him, what of it? This person disrespects his elders and attacks an examiner in public. I will strip him of his examination rights." The other four examiners quickly stepped forward, blocking Meng Zhongliang to prevent the situation from escalating, as everyone was watching.

"Hmph, elders my ass! Do you still have the dignity of an elder? To do such despicable things, you don't deserve to be the chief examiner. I propose we replace you!" Ye Feng's voice, infused with true qi, echoed across the entire mountain, heard for miles.

Everyone in the square heard it, and even the distant Tian Ling Academy could hear the echo. Ye Feng wanted to completely expose Meng Zhongliang's despicable actions to everyone.

The other four examiners saw the situation getting out of hand. If it reached the academy, and the higher-ups learned of their favoritism, they would face punishment, especially Meng Zhongliang, whose face turned red and then pale, his anger rising to the top of his head, ready to explode.

"Replace him, replace him..." The Three Dragons and Phoenix, over ten people, began to chant, their voices not loud but infused with true qi, immediately stirring the crowd. Those who were neutral also thought Meng Zhongliang had gone too far and shouldn't attack a disciple, joining in with boos.

"Alright, alright, let's just drop it. You passed the exam and can participate in the third round." The four examiners quickly stepped in to mediate, hoping to quell the situation before the academy sent someone, which would be embarrassing for them.