Chapter 1967: The Assessment Begins

The transaction concluded quickly.

Xu Nian returned to his residence.

After returning, Xu Nian entered the Chaos Divine Palace.

On the third level of the Chaos Divine Palace, there was a towering peak.

At this moment, Xu Nian’s true self was undergoing an unprecedented transformation, with his muscles, bloodline, and bones being washed by an incredibly strong force.

This process had already lasted for more than a year and was still accumulating.

Each wash further strengthened the physical power of Xu Nian’s true self.

Currently, the physical strength of Xu Nian’s true self had reached the Top-Grade Heavenly Divine Artifact level, and it was far from reaching its limit, progressing towards the Top-Grade Heavenly Divine Artifact Level.

Moreover, Xu Nian’s flesh seemed filled with an endless power.

This power was even stronger than the force Xu Nian could summon using the Fifth-level Heavenly Dao Power.

Xu Nian had never felt anything like this before, he couldn’t believe that a person’s physical power could reach such a terrifying degree.

It seemed that under the scour of this terrifying power, his body repeatedly broke through the shackles of flesh, reaching a dreadful level.

The Nine Infant Avatar of Xu Nian, having the same soul, could closely feel the changes of the true self.

He could feel that after the true self’s transformation, its own power would surpass his Nine Infant Avatar and Earth Attribute God Demon Avatar.

Even stronger.

Seeing the true self evolve, the Nine Infant Avatar did not interrupt and with a flicker.

Again, arrived at a vast and boundless plain.

Here, a Xu Nian wearing an earth-yellow robe was standing barefoot on the ground, constantly waving a God King Level shield in hand.

This low-grade God King Level shield erupted terrifying forces in his motions.

Each shock and blow sounded like the earth’s roar, capable of shattering everything.

The ability to crush everything in the world.

The surrounding Earth Attribute Heavenly Dao kept trembling, and the terrifying Heavenly Dao Power transformed into dragons continuously winding around the God Demon Avatar.

Surging with Xu Nian’s attack.

Originally, the shackles of the Seventh-level Heavenly Dao began loosening at this moment.

This discovery made Xu Nian feel thrilled, growing even more obsessive over the metal fragment suspended not far away.

Currently, the God Demon Avatar was continuously attempting based on the insights from the metal fragment, experiencing the Heavenly Dao flow within the shield technique, never turning it into his own shield technique.

The Nine Infant Avatar smiled in satisfaction.

This time, the transaction had truly yielded massive rewards.

Once the God Demon Avatar and the true self break through, his power will likely soar to a new level.

Subsequently, the Nine Infant Avatar went to Zhao Yanyun’s residence.

The latter was also continuously cultivating using the God Stone, trying to break through to the God Level.

Xu Nian did not disturb but took out a Star Pill and swallowed it.

The power of this Star Pill could not be underestimated; it was terrifying, much stronger than the Fierce God Pill he had taken before.

At this moment, Xu Nian’s Nine Infant Avatar absorbed the release of energy from the Star Pill that seemed beyond reach.

Consequently, Xu Nian could only immerse his whole being into cultivation.

The time passed unknowingly, and Xu Nian frantically absorbed the terrifying energy.

However, he had merely absorbed one percent of the Star Pill’s power.

Just as Xu Nian was about to continue his cultivation, his Communication Sound Talisman rang.

The caller turned out to be Song Ren.

"It has been eighteen days outside? Today is the assessment day?"

Xu Nian was surprised.

He quickly exited the cultivation state and appeared outside.

At the moment, he hadn’t broken through to the Middle Stage of God, but his strength had improved significantly compared to before.

The sea of God Power within him was twice as large as before.

"I’ve absorbed for about fifty years and only absorbed one-thousandth; clearly, the Star Pill requires a lengthy process to be fully absorbed, no wonder it’s difficult for those gods to enhance cultivation, even with a Top-grade Heavenly God Pill’s help, it takes this long."

Xu Nian mused.

This implies he needs at least five thousand years to fully absorb this Star Pill, requiring at least five years in the outside world.

Nonetheless, this Star Pill can undoubtedly help him break through to the Middle Stage of God.

This means, within five years, Xu Nian can completely disregard cultivation issues, only slowly consuming this pill.

"Xu Nian, you finally came out, I thought you went into seclusion again." Song Ren breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Xu Nian emerge from his residence.

"Indeed, I was in seclusion but came out halfway upon seeing your message; is the assessment about to start?" Xu Nian asked.

"Indeed, let’s go, this assessment is held in the Star Temple, an area only accessible by Daluo God Level experts; we are exceptionally allowed to enter this time." Song Ren explained.

"Oh? Star Temple?" Xu Nian showed a hint of surprise.

Unexpectedly, this assessment was held at a place for Daluo God Level experts.

Before, he heard from Song Ren and others that without permission from Daluo God Level experts, they could never access that area.

Otherwise, they’d face execution.

Now, the assessment is being held on a Daluo God Level territory; this is extremely rare.

"Why is this assessment so special?" Xu Nian questioned.

Usually, the assessment wouldn’t be so exceptional.

There’s always something odd about unusual circumstances.

"We aren’t sure, reportedly the assessment is tied to something significant, seemingly important to Tianyu Mountain." Song Ren couldn’t clarify.

Xu Nian pondered upon hearing this.

Even Song Ren didn’t know; naturally, he couldn’t figure out the exact reason.

Only upon arrival could they uncover the truth.

"Let’s go!"

Song Ren suggested.

Xu Nian nodded, then followed Song Ren and Fang Yu towards Tianyu Mountain’s interior.

Upon entering Tianyu Mountain’s interior, Xu Nian felt powerful Divine Senses scanning over them.

All these senses were without exception Daluo God Level.

But these senses didn’t harbor malice, disappearing after a brief inspection.

Clearly, their entry was permitted.

Yet, Xu Nian felt chills down his spine as those Divine Senses swept over.

He was sure the owners of these senses were extremely powerful.

Killing him would be an extremely easy task.

This made Xu Nian extra cautious regarding the upcoming assessment.

Even with a Divine-level Puppet, facing Daluo God Level experts still required caution.