Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1895 Chapter 508: Flawless Perfection

"Such power!"

"The puppet bodies of these Ten Emperors embody the Emperor Dao of all Ten, covering every path across the heavens. This even includes one's own special secret arts within the Emperor Road of the Ten Emperors. Put simply, every tactic fails, making any element of surprise unattainable!"

"To make it through, one must rely on pure skill to endure, facing the onslaught with raw power!"

"Could this be the combat prowess evaluation?"

Those yet to take the stage now wore solemn expressions on their faces.

"Individuals exceeding level 100 manage to persist for three breaths!"

"Those going beyond level 120 can withstand four breaths!"

While numerous participants faced the trial, it dawned on everyone that the Immortal Immortal Emperor's earlier claim of exceeding ten breaths to bypass further exams was nothing more than a wild dream, utterly unachievable in reality.

"Four breaths!"

Luo Ningshuang's form shot backward, her eyes wide with disbelief. She had unleashed almost every ability at her disposal, sparing only a desperate final move, pushing herself to the brink, but she only lasted four breaths—and that was solely through evasion, without any chance to strike back!

"Same here."

Su Wanyi gave a wry smile; she and Luo Ningshuang had vied against each other in secret for centuries, always neck-and-neck, neither able to pull ahead.

"These puppet bodies of the Ten Emperors have reached the Peak of Quasi-Emperor realm, yet they appear to be restraining their full might."

Di Mingyuan from the Emperor Clan narrowed his eyes, his look intense. He abruptly sensed that even employing some prohibited arts might not allow him to endure ten breaths and skip the upcoming trials.

"Does this evaluation serve any real purpose? After finishing all four assessments and selecting twenty contenders for the True King contest, their true capabilities will become evident anyway."

An elder from the Emperor Clan voiced his doubt unable to hold back.

"Perhaps the other Emperors fear the Immortal Immortal Emperor and Star Empress could scheme together and manipulate the Heaven rankings, so they insist on checking combat strength beforehand. The levels we tackled in the earlier challenges remain secret to us alone, hidden from the other Emperors."

Yet another Immortal King of the Emperor Clan murmured, his gaze keen as an eagle's, reflecting a steady insight.

"In the end, this involves directing the Ten Thousand Clans, with stakes far too immense, making it understandable for the other Emperors to harbor such suspicions."

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"The other Emperors' worries represent just part of it. During this combat strength trial, observed by everyone, participants must decide whether to unveil certain aces, whether to push hard now or hold back moves. Moreover, if those aces get revealed, their ability to vie for True King hinges on the depth of their foundation."

Dao Qingyin of the Dao Clan folded his arms, coldly observing as others took on the Ten Emperors' puppets, dissecting the intent behind these four evaluations.

"After choosing the True King Commander, the Ancient Demon Clan will surely seek details on the True King. In future fights, if aces are bared leaving no reserves, it shows one isn't fit for key roles."

A black-robed elder from the Dao Clan spoke in a low voice, his eyes steady, exuding the poise of a prominent lineage.

If one's foundation runs deep, then showing cards in this phase poses no issue, provided they haven't hit their utmost limits.

Likewise, heirs from other great clans have to weigh whether rivals' sudden bursts could disrupt their strategies.

As the trial advanced, it quickly arrived at the top thirty rankings.

At this point, every one of them had ascended to level 130 or higher in the Heaven Tower.

"Time to loosen up a bit."

Zhan Wudao of the War Clan leaped forward. During the Heaven Tower's concluding trial, he had opted out, causing his position to drop beyond twentieth place.

"Fight Heaven, that's your clan's youth; his Immortal Law does echo yours somewhat."

From the emptiness, the Ten Emperors observed in silence. Among them, an elegant Empress with cascading locks of hair commented with a gentle smile.

Her tone rang as pure as a cool stream, resonating like a lute's notes amid the stars.

"However, it looks like he hasn't captured the core of that final technique."

One more Emperor remarked.

With his statement ending, Zhan Wudao fell shortly after, though he managed to hold out for six breaths.

This feat stood as the highest so far.

Once Zhan Wudao concluded, the rest stepped up in turn; the top thirty mostly endured six breaths, with only a handful scraping by at five.

Before long, Di Mingyuan, holding seventh place, took his turn.

Under the crowd's intense scrutiny, Di Mingyuan advanced silently, facing off against the Ten Emperors' puppets.

Once the clash erupted, the onlookers witnessed the Emperor Clan's arsenal—each assault horrifying, wielding immensely potent forbidden arts.

"So thick True God Blood, totaling three thousand drops, and it's uncertain if that's his maximum."

Li Hao's face grew stern; the True God Blood aura from Di Mingyuan surpassed anything he'd encountered previously, almost rivaling his own.

"Numerous Extreme Realms, all perfected, even the Final Realm..."

Observers noted Di Mingyuan's prowess, as if he had refined every path to its pinnacle!

It was no surprise he had surged to the top of the Heaven rankings swiftly, forging a wide lead during the Heaven Tower ascent.

Amid the intense confrontation, Di Mingyuan was ultimately overcome, yet he persisted for eight breaths!

Watching him withdraw without concealment, the crowd understood he retained unused strategies.

"As expected, those in the top ten are freaks."

A person whispered under their breath, having earlier believed a full-throttle push might offer an opportunity. Yet now, it was clear that despite all-out efforts, the disparity in foundations remained, dashing any hopes of rivalry.

Conversely, this was a relief. With such formidable leaders among the Ten Thousand Clans, the chances of triumph in this war improved.

The trials pressed on.

It wasn't long before Li Hao's moment arrived.

Shi Miao glanced at Li Hao and murmured: "No point in bypassing the following exam; give the Ten Emperors a proper view."

Li Hao gave a nod. He had no intention of exerting maximum effort to exceed ten breaths and advance, since this segment merely served for the Ten Emperors to confirm any potential collusion between the Star Empress and Immortal Immortal Emperor; a standard showing would suffice.