Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 962: Chapter 961: Targeted Again

Among those numerous gazes, Nan Qing stood before the Ancient Divine Mountain, paused slightly, and suddenly darted forward, heading straight for the Ancient Divine Mountain.

”Buzz!”

The moment his figure shot out, he immediately arrived at the first Light Barrier, his speed so fast that it stirred a wave of commotion among the crowd.

And amidst this commotion, Nan Qing’s figure vanished into the Light Barrier in an instant.

”What do you think? What kind of test will the Holy Spirit King face in this first Light Barrier?”

”Hard to say. The tests of the Ancient Divine Mountain aren’t fixed. I’ve entered twice before, and each time was different. The first time was the environment; the second, however, was the Killing Array, and especially the second time almost took my life.”

”Well, you can’t compare yourself with the Holy Spirit King, can you? I think even if the Holy Spirit King doesn’t pass, he will at least break through more than five Light Barriers!”

”I think five are still too few. I see at least seven or more paths, after all, he is the Holy Spirit King!”

”I disagree with that statement. Everyone knows that the stronger the Cultivation Base, the stronger the tests of the Ancient Divine Mountain. Whether one can pass the tests has nothing to do with the Cultivation Base. Otherwise, what do those words ’no limit of power’ mean? Weak ones entering have tests suited for weak ones, while strong ones naturally have tests for the strong.”

...

The moment Nan Qing entered the first Light Barrier, sounds of debate arose all around.

Some thought Nan Qing could possibly pass through all nine Light Barriers and enter the Ancient Divine Mountain, while others believed, even if he couldn’t pass all, he would at least overcome tests of more than seven Light Barriers, which was already very strong, as over ninety percent of those who attempted the Ancient Divine Mountain failed at the first Light Barrier.

However, the Ancient Divine Mountain doesn’t kill those who fail. Even if one fails, they come out unharmed. This is one of the reasons why countless people wish to try.

If failing meant dying inside, who would dare to attempt it? This place wouldn’t gather so many people.

”It seems they all have high hopes for Nan Qing!” Bai Ling pouted.

”Though unwilling to admit, I do have to say Nan Qing is lucky, he possesses the strongest pass, attached to the Holy Spirit King. The Holy Spirit King ranks within the top ten in the entire Archaic Eastern Region, you can see it from the respectful expressions on those guys’ faces.”

Xuanyuan Wuqing sighed, ”I just wonder which Light Barrier he can reach, or if he’ll in fact pass through all nine and directly enter the Ancient Divine Mountain?”

”The speculation at this moment is useless.”

Su Han smiled and shook his head, ”We’ve never entered these Light Barriers, so we have no understanding of them. Let’s just wait quietly, hoping his strength truly matches his pride.”

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Wuqing and Bai Ling glanced at Su Han, sensing a rhythm of disgruntled feelings!

But it’s understandable, though Su Han remained silent when Nan Qing mocked, carefully thinking that no one would remain indifferent if it were them.

Su Han didn’t lose his temper, perhaps due to lacking strength compared to Nan Qing, or perhaps... because of the previous help from One Slash Palace, making him suppress his anger.

.....

As time passed, three days went by in a blink.

Amid the crowd’s uproar, someone said, ”It’s been three days already, why is there still no sign? Could he have died inside?”

”Words can bring calamity. It’s best to say less, for the Holy Spirit King’s subordinates are still standing not far away. If they hear you, it’s bad luck for you!”

”Still, it’s been three days, why hasn’t he come out?”

”What’s the rush? The record holder for breaking through the first Light Barrier is a certain Crown Prince of the Empire of the Heavenly Han. It is said that he took an entire month to break through the first Light Barrier and enter the second one. The Holy Spirit King has only been inside for three days, are you all getting impatient already?”

”Right, I forgot about that. The Crown Prince of the Empire of the Heavenly Han was known to exit the first Light Barrier the fastest, yet he also took a full month. Even if we want to be anxious, we should wait until a month later.”

”Can’t blame us for being anxious. It’s the Holy Spirit King, whose power is even more formidable than that Crown Prince of the Empire of the Heavenly Han.”

”Wonder if the Holy Spirit King can break the record set by the Crown Prince of the Empire of the Heavenly Han...”

Amid the crowd’s discussion, Su Han and the other two had long found a high spot, sitting cross-legged, waiting calmly.

Xuanyuan Wuqing had taken out some special dried fruits from the Archaic Era to eat, but these dried fruits were different from the fruits Su Han acquired during Ancient Times, having no effect, just tasting a bit better.

”Really a case of the emperor not being anxious though his eunuchs are.”

Xuanyuan Wuqing smirked, ”If they’re so anxious, they should try themselves, yet daring not, and complaining about others being slow.”

”That’s exactly what you feel inside, isn’t it?” Bai Ling smiled, nibbling a dried fruit.

”Not at all.”

Xuanyuan Wuqing defended, ”I wish he wouldn’t come out for a year. If that really happens, he wouldn’t hope to enter the Ancient Divine Mountain.”

Su Han toyed with a dried fruit in his hand, occasionally biting into it, lightly praising, ”The taste is truly nice.”

...

Time flowed, another seven days passed.

Since Nan Qing entered the first Light Barrier, ten days had passed.

At the tenth day deep into the night, stars were shining across the heavens, brilliant moonlight illuminated the area with a touch of paleness, and from the first Light Barrier, a figure emerged.

The figure was Nan Qing!

”He’s come out!”

”Oh my gosh, so fast? It’s only been ten days!”

”Did he succeed in breaking through, or did he fail? If he succeeded... he broke the record set by the Crown Prince of the Empire of the Heavenly Han!”

”I can’t believe it, though I always thought the Holy Spirit King would certainly break through the first Light Barrier, never did I imagine his speed would be so fast!”

At Nan Qing’s appearance, countless people immediately stood up, faces filled with intense shock.

No one expected that in just ten days, the Holy Spirit King would break through the first Light Barrier.

Xuanyuan Wuqing and Bai Ling’s faces reflected some discomfort, Xuanyuan Wuqing said, ”This guy indeed has some strength, breaking through the first Light Barrier in just ten days.”

”Really broke the record...” Bai Ling whispered.

As the two spoke, Nan Qing, standing behind the first Light Barrier, suddenly turned, looking towards Su Han and the others.

To be precise, he was looking at Su Han!

Su Han met his gaze with a calm expression, remaining silent.

Nan Qing curled his lips, extending a finger towards Su Han, beckoning, his proud voice loud enough for all to hear.

”The first!”