Xiao Chen looked around and guessed that everyone had already left. He thought of Yue Ying's words and guessed that the people of the Qizi County must have received the news that this trial would end early.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt a sense of danger. Xiao Chen released his Spiritual Sense and sensed a cultivator hiding in the shadows of a large tree about twenty meters to his left.
This cultivator completely withdrew his aura and stared at Xiao Chen. He was just waiting for an opportunity to kill him.
Xiao Chen controlled his Spiritual Sense and could not help but smile when he saw him clearly. This person was actually a Martial Grand Master of the Zhang Clan. He should have come together with the two elders of the Tang Clan. However, Xiao Chen did not know how this person managed to evade Ye Chenzhou's pursuit.
However, the aura on his body was somewhat weak. In order to evade Ye Chenzhou's pursuit, he must have expended a lot of Essence. Furthermore, it was obvious that he had not rested well.
With his current state, he did not leave this place as soon as possible. Instead, he wanted to kill me. How much does the Zhang Clan hate me? Xiao Chen muttered to himself.
This person's current state was at most half of his usual state. Xiao Chen did not want to escape. To him, this might be an opportunity for a trial. This was much more interesting than a Demonic Beast.
Xiao Chen immediately made the first move. There was a flash of lightning and Xiao Chen's body suddenly appeared behind that person. The Lunar Shadow Saber radiated with electricity and the boundless might of the Rank 6 Demonic Core spread out in all directions.
That person turned his head and looked at Xiao Chen's smiling face. His face revealed an extremely astonished expression. He could not understand how Xiao Chen knew he was hiding here.
…
Outside of Gloomy Forest, the sun hung high in the sky and shone brightly.
"Father, why did you call us back? Cousin Xiao Chen has not come out yet," Xiao Yulan said to Xiao Qiang in dissatisfaction.
Not long after Xiao Chen left, Xiao Qiang brought the four Martial Grand Masters of the Xiao Clan to the Xiao Clan's camp. He only said one sentence, "The Trial has ended early" before bringing everyone out.
Xiao Chen frowned, "Of the experts that the Qizi County sent to the core region of Gloomy Forest, aside from a Martial Grand Master who managed to escape, the others all died, including that Martial Saint expert."
The people behind him all took a deep breath and said, "Even a Martial Saint expert died. Are the Demonic Beasts of Gloomy Forest that terrifying?"
"He was killed by a human, not by a Demonic Beast. Furthermore, the way he died was extremely horrifying. Qizi County has already reported what happened in Gloomy Forest to the Imperial Family. Now, this is not a place where we can interfere. Hence, the trial will be canceled," Xiao Qiang explained.
Xiao Yulan's pretty face changed slightly as she said anxiously, "Then, isn't Cousin Xiao Chen in even more danger? No, I have to go in and look for him."
"Nonsense!" Xiao Qiang shouted sternly, "Why don't you think about what happened in Seven Horn Mountain? Do you think Xiao Chen will die so easily? If he wants to run, even a Martial Saint would not be able to catch him. If you go, you will only add to his burden."
Xiao Yulan's eyes turned red, but she did not say anything.
"What is Elder Xiao doing? Are you scolding me? This is not good, "the Tang Clan Head, Tang Tian, led a group of people over," Where is your Second Young Master? Why don't I see him? Could he have been eaten by the Demonic Beasts? "
Xiao Qiang looked at Tang Tian and mocked coldly, "Don't think that I do not know what you did in Gloomy Forest. Unfortunately, your plans are not as good as God's. Two elders died for nothing."
Tang Tian's expression changed before he smiled, "This Tang does not understand what Elder Xiao is saying. However, although this Trial ended early, the results of the three clans still have to be compared. I wonder how many Demonic Cores the Xiao Clan obtained?"
"When the City Lord arrives, I will report the results. I hope that the Tang Clan will not report too little."
This time, the Xiao Clan had obtained a total of 180 Rank 2 Demonic Cores. Xiao Qiang was already very satisfied with this result after only three days. Thus, he was not afraid of Tang Tian's mockery.
Not long later, the City Lord, Dugu Feng, gathered the people of the three clans together. His expression looked very relaxed, as though the matter in Gloomy Forest did not affect him at all.
Dugu Feng smiled, "Although this Trial was affected and had no choice but to end early, the same rules apply. The competition between the three clans will continue. I wonder if anyone will surpass the Xiao Clan this time. The Xiao Clan has already taken first place a few times."
"Let's start with the Zhang Clan. I wonder how many Demonic Cores the Zhang Clan obtained this time."
When the Zhang Clan Head heard this, his expression became extremely unsightly. This time, the most capable disciple of the Zhang Clan, Zhang He, did not come because his Martial Spirit was injured. There was not much of a harvest at all. However, since the City Lord had spoken, he had no choice but to report it.
"The Zhang Clan obtained a total of fifty Rank 2 Demonic Cores this time," the Zhang Clan Head said.
Dugu Feng was not surprised by this result. He smiled gently, "It's fine. Zhang He did not come. It is already pretty good that you obtained such results."
"Next, the Tang Clan will report. I have quite high expectations for the Tang Clan."
Tang Tian smiled faintly, "City Lord is too kind. The Tang Clan obtained a total of one hundred Rank 2 Demonic Cores this time."
After Tang Tian spoke, he glanced at Xiao Qiang. The meaning in his eyes was very clear: it's time for you to report.
When Xiao Qiang heard the Tang Clan's report, he heaved a sigh of relief. When he saw the City Lord's gaze, Xiao Qiang said, "The Xiao Clan obtained a total of one hundred and eighty Rank 2 Demonic Cores in this Trial."
When Dugu Feng heard this, he laughed loudly, "Looks like the Xiao Clan's foundation is deep enough. The Xiao Clan won this Trial again. Congratulations."
Tang Tian revealed a deep smile, "City Lord, don't be in a rush to congratulate us. Tang Feng, show your harvest to the City Lord."
When Tang Feng heard this, he walked forward and took out six Demonic Cores, placing them in front of the City Lord. The luster of these six Demonic Cores was incomparably deep. It stood out from the rest of the Rank 2 Demonic Cores.
Someone at the side immediately exclaimed, "These are Rank 3 Demonic Cores."
"That's right, they really are Rank 3 Demonic Cores." Someone at the side took one of the Demonic Cores and looked at it carefully.
A Rank 3 Demonic Beast was equivalent to a Martial Grand Master. This Tang Feng was actually able to take out six Demonic Cores in one go. This was simply unbelievable.
"In the many years of the Trial in Mohe City, I have never heard of anyone obtaining a Rank 3 Demonic Core. Looks like the Tang Clan is going to obtain first place this time, suppressing the Xiao Clan!"
"That's right. What's even rarer is that he is only a peak Superior Grade Martial Disciple. With this kind of strength, as long as he improves further, no one will be a match for him in the upcoming Promise of Ten Years."
Dugu Feng looked carefully at the three Demonic Cores that Tang Feng handed over. When he was done, he smiled and said, "Looks like the Xiao Clan will not be able to keep their first place. The value of these three Rank 3 Demonic Cores is equivalent to a hundred Rank 2 Demonic Cores."
Tang Tian looked at Xiao Qiang with a pleased expression, "Elder Xiao, I'm sorry. The first place of this Trial belongs to my Tang Clan."
If they were able to suppress the Xiao Clan in this Trial and defeat them in the Promise of Ten Years, the Xiao Clan's reputation would fall to rock bottom.
The merchant groups and powers that had dealings with the Xiao Clan would quickly see the situation and cut off all ties with the Xiao Clan. At that time, the Xiao Clan would truly be in dire straits.
Xiao Qiang's expression was somewhat unsightly. He originally thought that he would definitely win. He did not expect that he would be ruthlessly slapped in the face in the end. Tang Tian's move was too vicious.
The expressions of the Xiao Clan disciples were also extremely unsightly. This Trial represented the glory of the clan. They were all responsible for not being able to obtain first place. Even the usually mischievous Xiao Ling`er was biting her red lips with a depressed expression.
Just at this moment, Xiao Jian, who was in the crowd, slowly walked to the front of the City Lord. He took out five Demonic Cores and said indifferently, "I also obtained five Rank 3 Demonic Cores. Would the City Lord please appraise them?"
After he spoke, he walked to the back in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing. His expression was as calm as water, making it hard for others to guess what he was thinking.
"It's Xiao Jian. Could it be that he obtained a Rank 5 Demonic Core as well?"
"This was once the strongest person in Mohe City. Did he really obtain a Rank 3 Demonic Core?"
"I heard that after he was humiliated by Zhang He, he had been in closed-door training. Who would have thought that he would be able to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat. I wonder if he can reverse the Xiao Clan's defeat."
"I think it will be difficult. After all, he only took out five Rank 3 Demonic Cores, while Tang Feng took out six."
The people in the City Lord's Residence were all discussing this. No one expected that the results of this Trial would be filled with so many twists and turns.
Dugu Feng muttered to himself for a while before saying, "These five Demonic Cores are indeed Rank 3 Demonic Cores. I thought about it. The Tang Clan has one more Rank 3 Demonic Core than the Xiao Clan, and the Xiao Clan has 80 more Rank 2 Demonic Cores than the Tang Clan. How about we consider it a draw?"
Xiao Qiang smiled gently, expressing his acceptance of this result. He originally thought that he would definitely lose. Who knew that there would be a twist in the situation? It was already pretty good to be able to obtain a draw.
At this moment, the one who was the most unhappy was Tang Tian. He said with some dissatisfaction, "The value of a Rank 3 Demonic Core is much higher than a Rank 2 Demonic Core. I believe that it is worth at least a hundred Rank 2 Demonic Cores."
Xiao Qiang mocked, "Do you think that it is worth a hundred just because you say it is worth a hundred? Do you think that you are the Pavilion Master of Linlang Pavilion? You think that it is only worth fifty? What can you do about it? "
Tang Tian said angrily, "Anyway, I will not accept this draw. When I return, I will announce that the Tang Clan obtained first place in this Trial."
At this moment, Dugu Feng was also in a difficult position. He was not able to make a judgment on this result. After all, he was not an expert in the value of the Demonic Core.
"It is indeed not a draw. I think so too. However, the one who lost is your Tang Clan."
Who was it that said such words? The air was so loud.
Everyone turned to look and saw the figure of a youth slowly walking out from the exit of Gloomy Forest. His eyes were slightly squinted as he was not used to the sudden bright light.
He was carrying a round bag on his back. When the sunlight shone on his face, it made his face, which could barely be considered handsome, look incomparably brilliant. His voice was not loud, but everyone heard him clearly.
"Cousin Xiao Chen, you are finally back."
"Brother Xiao Chen, quickly come and take revenge for Ling 'er."
"Captain …"
The Xiao Clan disciples that followed Xiao Chen all ran over in surprise. Xiao Chen greeted them one by one. The smile on his face did not diminish as he arrived in front of Tang Tian and looked at him fearlessly.
"Since you do not want a draw, I will let you lose convincingly."
He waved his hand and released three Demonic Cores, "These are the Rank 3 Demonic Beast, Demonic Patterned Leopard's Demonic Core, a total of three."
"These are the Rank 3 Demonic Beast, Demonic Blood Moon Monkey's Demonic Core, a total of three."
"These are the Rank 3 Demonic Beast, Swordtail Dragon's Demonic Core, a total of four."
Every time Xiao Chen mentioned the name of a Demonic Beast, the surrounding crowd would let out a cry of surprise. Finally, Xiao Chen took out eight types of Demonic Beast's Demonic Cores, at least three of each type.
"What else do you have to say? Tang Tian, your Tang Clan will never be able to surpass the Xiao Clan. If you want to be number one, you have to ask me, Xiao Chen, first." Xiao Chen said coldly as he looked at the dumbfounded Tang Tian.
Everyone from the Xiao Clan felt that they had vented their anger. When they saw Tang Tian's speechless expression, they all felt extremely comfortable.
Xiao Chen said indifferently, "If you are still not convinced, this bag on my back is worth another one hundred Rank 2 Demonic Cores."
After Xiao Chen finished speaking, he opened the round bag on his back and casually tossed it to the ground. A round human head rolled on the ground. The head's eyes were wide open as it died with a remaining grievance.
"That was an elder of the Zhang Clan. How did he get killed by Xiao Chen? According to the rules, he should not have appeared in the Gloomy Forest." The surrounding crowd all took a deep breath.
"What!"
"What!"
Tang Tian and the Zhang Clan Head exclaimed at the same time. Their expressions changed as they looked at Xiao Chen with fear in their eyes.
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