The second round of the competition was still ongoing. On the first day, not a single tomb keeper had succeeded.
There were a total of nine tomb keepers, and the highest cultivation level was at the late Ghost Mystic realm. None of them had passed the first five tombs.
Only on the second day did cultivators of the Ghost Arcane realm pass through the first five tombs.
Without a peak Ghost Profound cultivation base, it was almost impossible to pass through the fifth tomb. According to Ning Fan's observation, in order to pass through the fifth tomb, one must at least have a cultivation base close to the peak of Ghost Profound.
On the seventeenth day, out of the 174 tomb keepers, 125 of them had already completed their quest.
These 135 people were all at the Life Immortal level, and only 27 of them had entered the third round. Most of them were at the peak of the Ghost Mystic level, and only a few were at the late stage.
Even a peak Ghost Mystic Realm expert could only go as far as the sixth tomb. Almost no one could pass through the seventh tomb.
Other than Ning Fan, the rest of the 49 people who had yet to enter the tomb were all cultivators of Du Zhen.
Out of these 49 people, the first to enter the tomb was the 'Blood Thrall', Yuan Kuang.
"Yuan Clan, Yuan Kuang!"
When Elder Yan called out Yuan Kuang's name, a bald man immediately walked out of the crowd. It was Yuan Kuang.
The moment this person walked out, countless gazes immediately focused on him from all four high platforms.
Many old monsters had already heard that Yuan Kuang had already broken through the early stages of the Crossing Truth Realm. Even though his realm had yet to stabilize, there was no doubt that he would make it into the top fifty.
"The Seventh Tomb isn't difficult for Yuan Kuang. The Eighth Tomb is a little difficult, and the Ninth Tomb isn't something he can pass … I wonder if Yuan Kuang can pass the Eighth Tomb …"
Some of the old monsters muttered to themselves while some of them quietly shifted their gazes towards Ning Fan.
They had heard that Ning Fan had once forced Yuan Kuang to retreat with a single sword attack …
"Brother Ning, please forgive me for offending you that day!"
Yuan Kuang did not enter the tomb immediately. Instead, he went to Ning Fan first and apologized to him with a solemn expression.
What he had to pay for was the crime of speaking rudely to Ning Fan in the market square of the Divine Tomb.
Ning Fan glanced at Yuan Kuang and said indifferently. "I have forgotten what happened that day."
"Brother Ning's magnanimity, Yuan Kuang admires you! See you in the third round! "
Yuan Kuang cupped his fists to express his gratitude and secretly heaved a sigh of relief. He did not dare to offend the current Ning Fan at all. He was most afraid that Ning Fan would bear a grudge against him.
Seeing that Ning Fan had forgiven him, Yuan Kuang felt relieved. His body immediately flashed and entered the First Tomb.
Three breaths later, Yuan Kuang passed through the first tomb. He didn't leave the Tomb Palace to rest, but directly used the teleportation array to enter the second tomb.
Five breaths of time later, Yuan Kuangfu passed the second tomb. He continued onward, passing the first six tombs. Only then did he leave the Necropolis Palace for the first time and rest for the time it takes an incense stick to burn.
When the time was up, Yuan Kuang's eyes narrowed and he stepped into the seventh tomb. It took him a hundred breaths to pass.
After resting, Yuan Kuang ventured into the eighth tomb. Within the eighth tomb, Yuan Kuang stayed for a total of two hours.
Two hours later, the Eighth Tomb suddenly shone with divine light. Yuan Kuang walked out of the Tomb Palace with blood all over his body. His injuries were extremely severe, and he no longer had the strength to challenge the Ninth Tomb.
Knowing that attempting the ninth tomb was futile, Yuan Kuang was decisive in giving up on the ninth tomb.
"Even with Yuan Kuang's cultivation base, he could only pass the Eighth Tomb … I might be able to pass the Twenty-Fourth Tomb …" Ning Fan's eyes gradually turned serious.
There was a special rule in the second round: If any of the tomb keepers managed to pass the 24th tomb, they would be promoted to the first place, and the competition would end there. The third round was canceled. All the tomb keepers would be ranked according to the results of the first two rounds!
Of course, if more than one person managed to pass the 24th tomb at the same time, all of them would be ranked first.
In the information provided by Wang Meng, there was such a rule.
If it was possible, Ning Fan was naturally willing to pass the 24th tomb and obtain the first place.
However, with his current cultivation base, the chances of him passing the 24th tomb in one go wasn't high …
"Shadow Bind Sect, Qin Hong!"
As soon as Elder Yan's voice faded, Qin Hong, the younger brother of Qin Hong, walked out from the crowd.
Qin Hong's complexion was very bad. Although he had defeated Luo Xuan and the others, he had also suffered serious injuries that hadn't healed yet. In addition, his cultivation base had deteriorated, so he didn't have much confidence in passing the Eighth Tomb.
Sure enough, after passing seven tombs, Qin Hong finally stopped at the Eighth Tomb.
After Qin Hong's death, four days passed. During these four days, there were a total of 45 Early Crossing Truth tomb keepers including Yuan Kuang and Qin Hong.
Most of them stopped at the Eighth and Ninth Tomb. Only three of them managed to pass the Ninth Tomb, and their strength was slightly weaker than Chen Xiao.
If Chen Xiao was still alive, he might be able to pass the Tenth Tomb.
Apart from Ning Fan, there were only three people who didn't pass the tomb. One of them was Jun Changdong, who revealed an Intermediate Crossing Truth cultivation base.
The second one was Xu Dao, who occasionally glanced at Ning Fan with hostility.
The last one was a female cultivator who wore a light yellow dress. She was also an Intermediate Crossing Truth cultivator.
"Void Sect's disciple, Yue Han!"
As soon as Elder Yan's voice faded, the yellow-robed lady called Yue Han walked out gracefully.
When she passed by Ning Fan, she suddenly stopped and said proudly, "I also know a little bit of Dao Sense Technique. It's nothing great."
As soon as she finished speaking, six moon-colored divine stars lit up on her glabella.
At the same time, ten Moon Blades suddenly revolved around her body. Her aura was astonishing.
"This is … the Tenth Blade? Fairy Yue Han's Moon Transformation Technique has actually reached the Tenth Realm! "
"The Tenth Realm! The highest realm! Legend has it that once the Moon Transformation Technique reaches the Tenth Realm, a trace of Dao Sense Force could be integrated into the technique, turning the Moon Transformation Technique into Dao Sense Technique! If that's the case, Fairy Yue Han also knows how to use Dao Sense Technique! Incredible! "
"This lady has such a high aptitude! Even though it's not a complete Dao Sense Technique and she can't be compared to Old Ancestor Qian Qiu, it's still enough for her to be proud of! "
The people on the four high platforms immediately started discussing with each other.
Those voices were a little ear-piercing, causing Yue Han to frown. Then, she waved her hand and kept the moon blades.
What do you mean by I can't be compared to Ning Fan …? That's not what I want to hear.
When she looked at Ning Fan again, the annoyance in her beautiful eyes increased.
Before the upcoming tomb competition, she had finally mastered the Tenth Realm of Moon Transformation Technique and integrated a trace of Dao Sense into her technique.
Initially, she wanted to amaze everyone in the tomb competition. However, she did not expect that Ning Fan would display the Dao Sense Technique before her, shocking everyone.
As expected, she could not cause too much of a commotion when she displayed the Dao Sense Technique in front of everyone today …
Each of the cultivators were talking about how she couldn't be compared to Ning Fan … It was really ear-piercing!
"What does it have to do with me whether you know Dao Sense Technique or not?" Ning Fan said expressionlessly.
"I just want to tell you that I will defeat you in the third round! Be it you, Xu Dao or Jun Zhangdong, I will defeat all of them! "
Yue Han said and continued walking towards the first tomb.
Ning Fan's face was still expressionless, as if he did not hear her provocation at all.
Just like Yuan Kuang and Yue Han, Ning Fan would not mind if they only provoked him verbally.
However, Yue Han was also quite powerful. She did not leave the tomb palace even once from the first tomb to the ninth one. Moreover, she only spent twenty breaths to pass the ninth tomb.
She only spent a hundred breaths to pass the tenth tomb. After that, she finally left the tomb palace for the first time and took a short rest.
She spent two hours to pass the eleventh tomb. When she walked out of the tomb palace, her body was already covered with many injuries.
She spent four hours to pass the twelfth tomb. When she walked out of the tomb palace, her yellow robes were stained with blood.
Her qi was already weak but she still wore a cold and arrogant expression as if there was a sense of arrogance in her bones.
Although she knew that she might not be able to pass the thirteenth tomb with her current condition, she still gritted her teeth and walked into the tomb.
In the thirteenth tomb, she struggled for eight hours and finally passed it. However, the price she paid was half of her arm.
In the fourteenth tomb, she was helpless and failed to pass it. However, it had already caused countless exclamations from the surrounding platforms.
"The thirteenth tomb! The first place of the previous tomb competition only passed the thirteenth tomb in the second round! "
"Fairy Yue Han is able to pass the thirteenth tomb. She has a good chance of getting first place in this tomb competition!"
After losing half of her arm, Yue Han's face was pale and bloodless. However, she still looked at Ning Fan proudly.
The interval between the second and third rounds was three months. These three months were enough for her to repair her arm and it would not affect her performance in the third round.
"What a bold woman. She still dares to challenge the fourteenth tomb after losing her arm …"
Ning Fan muttered to himself indifferently. However, that was all. He did not pay too much attention to her.
Instead, his gaze fell on Xu Dao.
When his name was called, Xu Dao slowly walked forward. Each of his steps was indescribably profound.
Even though he was not like Ning Fan who stepped on the veins of the Dao laws with each of his steps, he was still considered to be approaching the Dao.
Of course, after Ning Fan's stunning performance in the previous round, his footwork did not cause too many people to be astonished. At most, they would praise him a little.
When he reached Ning Fan's side, Xu Dao actually stopped and looked at him coldly. "I heard that you killed Xu Nian?"
"So what if I did?" Ning Fan did not deny it.
On that day, he killed Xu Nian in front of many cultivators of the Godly Void Pavilion. The report of Xu Nian's death had probably reached the Godly Void Pavilion long ago.
Since the other party asked him directly, it was obviously meaningless for him to deny it.
"I am Xu Nian's cousin. Of course, I have to avenge him! It was a fair battle for you to kill him. If I kill you, it will also be a fair battle! In the third round, I will kill you with my own hands. You can prepare yourself! "
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Dao stepped into the first tomb and went all the way to the eleventh tomb. Only then did he leave the tomb palace to rest.
In the twelfth tomb, Xu Dao spent one hundred breaths to pass.
In the thirteenth tomb, Xu Dao spent one hour.
In the fourteenth tomb, Xu Dao spent six hours.
In the fifteenth tomb, Xu Dao spent twelve hours.
In the sixteenth tomb, Xu Dao did not attempt it. Instead, he directly gave up.
"He actually passed the fifteenth tomb! This Xu Dao was absent in the previous tomb competition. If he participates, I'm afraid the first place will change hands! "Many old monsters on the four tall platforms said with astonishment.
"I will wait for you in the third round." Xu Dao said coldly.
Even though his voice was cold, he openly issued a challenge to Ning Fan.
Ning Fan's eyes turned solemn. Even though this Xu Dao was at the Mid True Crossing Realm, he probably would not lose to ordinary Late True Crossing Realm experts.
Since this person issued a challenge to him openly, Ning Fan naturally would not reject it. If he meets Xu Dao in the third round, let's fight to the death!
"Jun Family, Jun Changdong!"
Elder Yan's voice resounded and he called Jun Changdong's name.
Jun Changdong was slightly stunned. Then, he shook his head with a faint smile.
The people on the four tall platforms were discussing fervently. Most of them were talking about topics like 'Ning Fan is indeed the finale'.
"Which tomb is Brother Jun's target?" Ning Fan suddenly asked Jun Changdong. He still had a good impression of Jun Changdong.
"The fifth tomb."
Jun Changdong gave a meaningful smile and stepped into the first tomb.
Everyone was expecting Jun Changdong to achieve an even more shocking result. However, he directly walked out of the fifth tomb and gave up on the sixth tomb.
With the shock brought by Yue Han and Xu Dao, many people would think that it was natural for Jun Changdong to pass the sixteenth tomb.
However, Jun Changdong only reached the fifth tomb and then gave up. It really made many people's jaws drop.
On the seats of the Jun Family, many old monsters frowned and began to discuss among themselves.
"Could it be that this Bone Immortal Monarch is afraid of being ambushed again in the second round? Is that why he only wants to advance to the next round and not achieve a good result in the second round?"
"Perhaps the Bone Immortal Monarch knows that his result is not as good as Xu Dao and Yue Han, so he simply gave up on the second round."
Only Ning Fan understood why Jun Changdong would do such a shocking thing.
His eyes flickered with green light. He also stopped at the sixth tomb and fell into deep thought.
After a while, he said to Jun Changdong, "Thanks for the reminder."
"This Jun didn't warn you. Brother Ning, please be more careful." Jun Zhang Dong smiled indifferently and quietly put away the Perception Compass in his sleeve.
This compass was specially used to sense that ferocious creature. Jun Changdong would not be ambushed by that creature for the second time. Before entering the tomb, he already knew the location of that creature.
According to his senses, that creature was lurking in the sixth tomb!
The reason why he stopped at the Fifth Tomb was because he wanted to avoid confronting that ferocious being. At the same time, he was also reminding Ning Fan not to enter the Sixth Tomb.
"Luo Family, Ning Fan!"
As Elder Yan softly called out the last name, the surroundings fell into silence.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Ning Fan.
Due to his outstanding performance in the first round, Ning Fan was placed as the last to enter the second round.
Countless old monsters were looking forward to seeing Ning Fan give them a shock again.
"I wonder how many tombs he can pass … If he can pass the fifteenth tomb, the third round will be a tough battle." Xu Dao muttered to himself.
"Xu Dao is just an accident. It's impossible for him to surpass me like Xu Dao …" Yue Han gritted her teeth. She did not want to be outdone by Ning Fan.
"This kid will die in the sixth tomb!" Chen Xuan thought to himself. His face was filled with a cold smile and he did not say a word.
Li Xiaoxiao sat up straight while the little demoness opened her sleepy eyes and yawned.
The expressions of countless old monsters were lifted after seeing Ning Fan enter the first tomb.
They wanted to see a miracle once again!
Unfortunately, those old monsters who wanted to see a miracle were destined to be disappointed.
Ning Fan stayed in the first tomb for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
"Uh … What is Old Ancestor Qian Qiu doing? With his strength, he should be able to pass the first tomb in an instant. Why is he taking such a long time? "Some old monsters whispered to each other.
...
Inside the tomb palace of the first tomb.
What entered Ning Fan's sight was a desolate graveyard. The moment Ning Fan stepped into the first tomb, thousands of illusory dead spirits flew out from the graveyard.
Most of these undead spirits did not have high cultivation bases. Only a few of them had reached the Early Ghost Profound Realm.
In less than three breaths after he entered the tomb palace, he had already killed all the undead spirits in this place.
Leaving one undead spirit for the time being, Ning Fan walked to the other end of the tomb palace. There was a teleportation formation there that led directly to the Second Tomb.
If Ning Fan kills the last undead spirit, the teleportation formation would light up and he would be teleported to the Second Tomb.
Of course, if he does not choose to teleport, he would be teleported back to the outside world in a few breaths and he would have to walk to the Second Tomb.
However, as long as he did not kill all the undead spirits, he could stay in this place for a long time without being chased out.
Ning Fan squatted down. The rain intent flashed in his eyes and he placed his palm on the teleportation formation.
With the power of the teleportation formation, Ning Fan sent the rain intent to the Second Tomb, the Third Tomb, the Fourth Tomb and all the way to the Sixth Tomb.
In the tomb palace of the Sixth Tomb, it immediately started drizzling. All of a sudden, Ning Fan sensed many things.
This lasted for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. After that, Ning Fan suddenly rose to his feet with a solemn expression.
"It's actually a Mid Shedding Void Innate Lightning Spirit!"
"It's fine if it's just a Mid Shedding Void Innate Lightning Spirit. It's just a lightning spirit after all. With my lightning diagram ability, I might be able to deal with it. However, there seems to be some kind of qi on this lightning spirit which makes me feel very uneasy … It's as if something bad will happen once I kill this lightning spirit …"
"This is … What kind of feeling is this …?"
Ning Fan felt a chill and palpitations from the depths of his soul as if there was an unprecedented danger ahead of him. This kind of feeling was extremely rare in his life of cultivation.
At this moment, the trace of Jie Blood in his veins was boiling!
At the moment when this feeling appeared, Ning Fan's expression changed greatly. All of a sudden, he thought of something!
There was also a trace of Jie Blood in the body of the Innate Lightning Spirit in front of him!
All of a sudden, Ning Fan made up his mind. No matter whether he could kill the Innate Lightning Spirit in the Sixth Tomb or not, it was not advisable for him to go there!
The trace of Jie Blood in the lightning spirit gave him a sense of danger … It was too heavy!
"As expected, I should also learn from Jun Changdong and stop at the Fifth Tomb …"
Ning Fan made up his mind. He immediately waved his hand and killed the last undead spirit in this place.
At the moment when the teleportation formation was activated, Ning Fan stepped into it and entered the Second Tomb.
Then, he went straight into the Sixth Tomb while waiting for the teleportation formation to exit the Fifth Tomb. All of a sudden, he looked at the teleportation formation leading to the Sixth Tomb in disbelief!
His initial thought of leaving the Fifth Tomb was dispelled at this moment. Instead, he took a step into the Sixth Tomb!
He actually sensed an extremely familiar qi from the lightning spirit in the Sixth Tomb!
The thing that emitted this qi was a bone whip that was refined from white bones!
Every single trace of qi on the bone whip belonged to Hong Yi, the Lightning Sovereign!
"It's Hong Yi's bones! What happened to her?! Why were her bones refined into a whip?! "
(Spoiler: Hong Yi is fine. In order to prevent everyone from being confused, it's Hong Yi's bones from her previous life.)
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