Yu Langyan's expression froze instantly.
Qin Nan?
The person he was trying to teach a lesson to was Qin Nan?
Even though Yu Langyan was quite prideful as the son of a Martial Monarch, he more or less knew where he stood.
He was already relieved that Qin Nan did not teach him a lesson, let alone teaching Qin Nan a lesson.
The cultivators on the dojo stared with their eyes and mouths open wide. Their faces were filled with disbelief.
They did not expect this ordinary-looking young man, who seemed to be quite close to Mu Mu, to be the famous Qin Nan.
"Is that Qin Nan?"
"Such a powerful aura!"
"Seeing him in person is better than hearing about him!"
The experts in the palaces in the sky were startled too. They immediately scanned the place with their Divine Sense.
The reason being that Qin Nan's reputation was simply too outstanding, thus it was impossible for him not to attract their attention.
That being said, most of them were extremely respectful toward Qin Nan. Even though Qin Nan had yet to achieve the Martial Monarch Realm, the difference between them and Qin Nan was like the difference between the Heavens and Earth.
As for the rest, their eyes flickered with stern looks. It was impossible to tell what they were thinking about.
After all, the resources of the Anti-Heaven Alliance were limited. Now that Qin Nan had joined the alliance, it would surely affect their profits.
"So... so it's my Friend Qin Nan, nice to meet you."
Yu Langyan collected his thoughts and said with an awkward expression.
Before Qin Nan could speak, a piercing sound could be heard as an illusionary figure landed on the dojo. A monarch aura spread into the surroundings.
Qin Nan and the rest of the cultivators immediately raised their heads.
"Greetings, Hall Leader Ancient Lightning!"
Yi Feng immediately brought his fists together.
The illusionary figure was none other than one of the Vice-Leaders of the Anti-Heaven Palace, the clone of the Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch.
"Hehe, no need to be so courteous."
The clone of the Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch let out a calm smile as his gaze scanned the crowd, before landing onto Qin Nan's figure. He reached out his hand and slapped at Qin Nan's figure.
Rumble!
A giant thunderous palm was summoned, emitting a thunderous might, as if it were going to destroy the Heavens and Earth.
Yu Langyan and the rest of the cultivators were startled. They did not expect the Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch's clone to make a move.
Nan also sensed a great danger at that instant, thus he unleashed his Martial Tree without hesitation.
"Break!"
At that instant, seven Martial Trees sprang into the sky from his back and collided with the thunderous palm with a formidable will. The crowd could only feel the sky darkening as the giant thunderous palm was shattered into pieces and scattered in all directions.
"Haha, Little Friend Qin Nan, please don't blame me. I've long heard of your great name, so I couldn't help but test you. Now, it seems like the rumors are true. I'm afraid you won't be able to defeat anyone below the Martial Monarch Realm. "
The Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch burst out laughing, without concealing the admiration in his eyes.
Yu Langyan, the surrounding cultivators, and the experts in the palaces were astounded.
Even though they were already aware that Qin Nan had seven Martial Trees, they were still astounded when they saw it with their own eyes.
It was an attack from the clone of a Martial Monarch.
Even though many among them were peak Martial Ancestor Realm experts, they would have to expend a great amount of energy to resist the attack, thus there was no way they could do it as easily as Qin Nan.
"Senior, you're flattering me."
Qin Nan said calmly.
"Not proud, not impatient, not servile, not arrogant, not bad." The Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch nodded slightly, before he straightened his face and said, "First of all, I'd like to welcome everyone who has passed the first trial of the Anti-Heaven Alliance. Now, let's move on to the second trial."
Hearing this, the cultivators became energetic.
It was obvious that they were treating the second trial with great importance.
The Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch waved his hand, summoning a nine zhang tall, yellow pillar engraved with countless ancient runes and emitting an ancient aura. It floated in the air.
"This is a rare artifact from the ancient era, known as the Pillar of Courage. It was originally used to test a person's courage, but after the Alliance Leader modified it, it can now test how courageous you are to attack the South-Heaven Sacred Ground."
Qin Nan and the cultivators were startled.
They did not expect the second trial to be a test of something like this.
"The test of the Pillar of Courage is very simple, just place your hand on the pillar, and it will produce a Courage Crystal according to your courage to attack the South-Heaven Sacred Ground.
"I believe you all know that the Anti-Heaven Alliance has four palaces.
"To enter the Anti-Heaven Palace, your cultivation must be at the peak Martial Ancestor Realm, and you must have produced three Courage Crystals.
"Enter.
The Star Aligning Palace has no requirement for your cultivation. You will need to take part in a special trial, and two Courage Crystals.
"As for the Dark Shadow Palace and the Mystic Treasure Palace, there is no requirement for your cultivation either. You only need one Courage Crystal."
The Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch explained.
Hearing this, Qin Nan immediately came to a realization as to why the Anti-Heaven Alliance would hold such a trial.
The South-Heaven Sacred Ground and the South-Heaven Gate had stood firmly in the Canglan Continent for tens of thousands of years. Many experts had tried to invade them, but none of them had succeeded, indicating how terrifying they were.
As such, even though some people were deemed as enemies by the South-Heaven Gate, they subconsciously feared the South-Heaven Gate. They would not have the courage to attack the South-Heaven Gate.
Therefore, the Anti-Heaven Alliance needed to select the candidates through the Pillar of Courage, to form an Anti-Heaven Palace that would never run away.
"The trial begins now, starting from the person who is ranked last in the first trial."
The Ancient Lightning Martial Monarch flicked his finger, causing the Pillar of Courage to slowly descend and land on the dojo.
"I see!"
"I hope I can join the Anti-Heaven Palace!"
The cultivators on the dojo blurted out as they collected their thoughts.
Among the four palaces, the Anti-Heaven Palace was the strongest. If they were able to join the Anti-Heaven Palace, their status and resources would be significantly better.
Soon, the first cultivator stepped forward and placed his hand on the Pillar of Courage.
A few breaths later, following a white glow, a white, diamond-shaped rock slowly appeared in front of him.
It was a Courage Crystal.
Seeing this, the cultivator's expression dimmed slightly. He let out a sigh and withdrew from the place.
The trial continued.
Most of the cultivators on the dojo only managed to produce two Courage Crystals. Only a few managed to produce three.
To Qin Nan's surprise, Mu Mu managed to produce three Courage Crystals too.
Time gradually passed, and it was finally Yu Langyan's turn.
Yu Langyan glanced at Qin Nan and took a deep breath. His eyes flickered with determination as he placed his hand on the Pillar of Courage.
A few breaths later, a blinding white glow was emitted.
"Is that …"
The cultivators held their breaths.
Even the hearts of the countless experts in the palaces in the sky trembled.
(End of the chapter)
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