CHAPTER 1214: CHAPTER 1153: THE SEVENTH PERSON!

The emotionless voice from the Supreme Heavens left everyone stunned.

This Elder Zhao, who was evidently extraordinary and had not shown himself for ages, and whose realm had reached the peak Cosmic Emperor level, was only ranked fifteenth in talent among over four hundred million people?

This meant there were fourteen people present with talents surpassing his?

Apart from the five Star Lords who had already ascended the Treasure Light Divine Thrones and Elder Dugu, there were still eight people whose talents exceeded those of Elder Zhao?

Who were those eight people?!

Especially, who among them could truly seize the remaining three spots on the Treasure Light Divine Thrones?!

Was it the strongest figures from the three palaces and four islands, or the young and hidden prodigies among the crowd?

Countless people’s minds and spirits were shaken.

They were more shocked by the emotionless voice’s description that the smaller the gap in talent from the top nine, the lower the punishment level for forcibly climbing the Treasure Light Divine Thrones.

Like this Elder Zhao, who with the fifteenth-ranked talent forcibly climbed the Treasure Light Divine Thrones and was not far from the top nine, received a one-star punishment level.

If someone with a much larger gap were to climb, wouldn’t they receive even harsher punishment?

After all, even the one-star punishment level inflicted on Elder Zhao left his peak Cosmic Emperor body scorched black; if harsher levels fell on those with lower realms, wouldn’t their lives be at risk?

Now, seeing that Elder Zhao had failed, countless more were deterred from acting.

However, great rewards always attract the brave.

The immense allure of sitting on the Treasure Light Divine Thrones and receiving supreme rewards eventually prompted the hesitant crowd into action.

"Let me try!"

The Island Master of Sky Extreme Demon Island, Tianli Fang, ranked first among the three palaces and four islands, stepped forward.

"The Demon Master will definitely make it."

"The Sky Extreme Demon Master, the strongest among the Cosmic Emperors of the three palaces and four islands, is a true top figure of the Sea of Exile; he will definitely succeed."

When the Sky Extreme Demon Master stepped forward, countless people were abuzz with discussion.

The vast majority expected the Sky Extreme Demon Master to seize a spot on the seventh Treasure Light Divine Throne.

Boom!

Amidst the countless praises, the Sky Extreme Demon Master was extremely solemn in expression. He moved toward one of the remaining three Treasure Light Divine Thrones in the Void Heaven.

Then something unexpected happened!

Just as the Sky Extreme Demon Master was about to reach the Treasure Light Divine Throne, a multitude of purple lightning bolts suddenly struck out from below the throne.

This purple lightning was just like the purple lightning that struck Elder Zhao before!

Rumble!

The countless purple lightning strikes directly knocked the Sky Extreme Demon Master to the ground. Even the Sky Extreme Demon Master, a peak Cosmic Emperor, ended up scorched like Elder Zhao!

"Father!"

Tianli Weiwei screamed, rushing toward the fallen Sky Extreme Demon Master.

Others were equally surprised; they hadn’t expected the Sky Extreme Demon Master not to be among the top nine in talent either!

"The tenth-ranked talent failed to forcibly ascend the Treasure Light Divine Thrones. The difference being within ten, received a one-star punishment level."

When the emotionless voice spoke again, countless people sighed with regret.

Tenth?

The Sky Extreme Demon Master ranked tenth in talent among them?

Just one rank away from the talent needed to ascend the Nine Esteemed Treasure Light Daises?!

Everyone felt a sense of pity for the Sky Extreme Demon Master.

Meanwhile, the Sky Extreme Demon Master, scorched all over, was slowly healing his wounds in the release of Divine Light. His mind and spirit were shaken: "Tenth? So there are three people in the crowd with talents surpassing mine?"

"Who are these three?"

The five Star Lords had already ascended the Treasure Light Divine Thrones, and of the five elders, the strongest, Elder Dugu, had succeeded, while the second strongest, Elder Zhao, had failed.

This meant the remaining elders couldn’t surpass him either.

This indicated that three individuals were definitely hidden in the crowd, likely extraordinary young prodigies who had not yet emerged!

"Even the Sky Extreme Demon Master failed; who dares to try now?"

"Who else has absolute confidence in their talent?"

Countless people looked around, searching to see if anyone else would attempt it.

"I’ll go!"

Then, the Palace Master of the Immortal Divine Palace, Situ Nan, stood out.

Although Situ Nan was weaker than the Sky Extreme Demon Master, he was much younger and had always felt dissatisfied with the Sky Extreme Demon Master, always believing that he could surpass him in the future.

In his mind, his talent was absolutely stronger than the Sky Extreme Demon Master’s.

"I must be one of the three with stronger talent!"

Looking around, Situ Nan found no opponent intimidating him. He had absolute confidence in seizing one of the remaining three Treasure Light Divine Thrones!

"Father, you will definitely succeed!"

Situ Lianchi, standing beside Situ Nan, excitedly supported his father’s actions.

"Is the Palace Master of the Immortal Divine Palace, ranked second among the three palaces and four islands, going to try?!"

"He’s younger than the Sky Extreme Demon Master; he could very likely succeed!"

Countless gazes turned to Situ Nan, all waiting to see if he would succeed in his attempt to ascend the Treasure Light Divine Throne.

This time, Situ Nan also moved.

Swoosh!

In an instant, Situ Nan was like a streak of Extreme Lightning, arriving below the Treasure Light Divine Throne.

It seemed as though he met no obstacle!

Just as Situ Nan’s face lit up with joy and he prepared to charge forward onto the Treasure Light Divine Throne, a shocking event occurred.

A giant black palm suddenly emerged from below the Treasure Light Divine Throne.

This black palm seemed to contain endless Divine Power, possessing terrifying extreme power.

Upon its appearance, it slapped down directly upon Situ Nan.

This palm struck Situ Nan, sending him flying out of the Void like a shooting star, crashing fiercely onto the ground.

Even, as the black palm struck Situ Nan, countless flames began to burn on his body.

Even if Situ Nan is a peak Cosmic Emperor, under this slap and burning flames, he howled in pain!

Situ Nan, failed to challenge the Treasure Light Dais!

Moreover, the punishment he received was far more terrifying than that of Elder Zhao and the Sky Extreme Demon Master!

"Talent ranking twenty-third, forcibly ascending the Treasure Light Dais, talent discrepancy over ten, under a hundred, subject to a two-star punishment level!"

The voice, devoid of any emotional fluctuations, uttered these words, causing countless people to gasp in shock.

The Palace Master of the Immortal Divine Palace, Situ Nan, is actually ranked twenty-third in talent?

He’s not even stronger than the Sky Extreme Demon Master, or even the earlier Elder Zhao?

Though being ranked twenty-third in talent among over four hundred million entering the Nine Bends Demon Realm is extremely impressive, it is far from enough for the Palace Master of the Immortal Divine Palace.

At this moment, hearing this result, Situ Nan spat out another mouthful of blood.

Always thinking he was stronger than the Sky Extreme Demon Master, he couldn’t accept this result at all. Punished even more severely under the gaze of all, he was mind and spirit devastated, humiliated beyond bearing!

Situ Lianchi’s face was also completely red at this point.

He never expected that his father would be inferior to the Sky Extreme Demon Master by such a margin.

This result left Situ Lianchi standing there dumbfounded.

"Who else dares to try?"

"Even the Palace Master of the Immortal Divine Palace failed! The punishment he received was terrifying; if it were a Master, they would be obliterated under that slap!"

Countless people showed signs of fear, daring not to make any moves at all.

Everybody knew that their talents were not enough to compete for the Nine Esteemed Treasure Light Daises, and it would be safer to join the seat of the owner of the Treasure Light Dais to cultivate.

The scene suddenly fell into true silence.

At this moment, Ye Chen, who had been watching, shook his head and was ready to act.

"Ye Chen?"

Seeing Ye Chen intending to move, the four peak Cosmic Emperors beside him were startled.

These four peak Cosmic Emperors always knew Ye Chen was formidable and potentially had an extraordinary background, but they never imagined Ye Chen could be stronger than the Sky Extreme Demon Master and the Palace Master!

Overcoming Sky Extreme Demon Master’s talent?!

This was simply unthinkable!

Even these peak Cosmic Emperors were hesitant to believe that Ye Chen could succeed.

"Lord Ye Chen!"

The countless disciples behind the four peak Cosmic Emperors couldn’t believe their eyes, looking at Ye Chen.

Many female disciples even advised Ye Chen, "Lord Ye Chen, the punishment of the Treasure Light Dais is too frightening. Don’t attempt it if you’re not sure."

Seeing countless worried gazes, Ye Chen smiled, "Let’s give it a try. Who knows, it might succeed."

While speaking, Ye Chen stepped forward, emerging from the crowd.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Almost the moment Ye Chen stepped out, countless eyes converged on him.

"Who is this person?"

"Sovereign Realm? He dares to attempt the Treasure Light Dais?"

"Ye Chen, he’s called Ye Chen! He was the young man who made a big splash at the Great Auction of Ancient Peace Pavilion!"

"But, at that auction, we didn’t see him take action, only that he was immensely spirited, potentially with an impressive background. Is his talent really overwhelming? Even stronger than the Sky Extreme Demon Master?"

Amidst endless discussions...

"Ye Chen, young friend!"

"Ye Chen, brother!"

"Ye Chen!"

Gu Feng from the Ancient Peace Pavilion and Gu Yanyan hurried over to Ye Chen’s side, looking at him worriedly.

Tianli Weiwei from Sky Extreme Demon Island, supporting the Sky Extreme Demon Master, also looked at Ye Chen, not expecting him to stand out to challenge the Treasure Light Dais.

Situ Lianchi was even more incredulous, "Does this kid think his talent is higher than my father’s?"

"Even if he has a great background, perhaps backed by other peak Cosmic Emperors or the legendary Star Lord, it doesn’t mean his talent is strong!"

"Failure, he will definitely fail! He might even suffer a punishment more dreadful than my father!"

Situ Lianchi was utterly certain.

"Is this young one finally going to act?"

From the highest Treasure Light Dais, Star Lord Ning Luo, seeing Ye Chen move, seemed not surprised but was instead extremely interested in observing Ye Chen, curious to see the result of his challenge.

Under countless eyes, Ye Chen remained exceedingly calm.

"I’ll choose the Treasure Light Dais on the far left then."

The six people before all sat on the few central Treasure Light Daises, and no one had yet chosen those on the edges.

There was no particular ranking among the positions of the Treasure Light Daises, and Ye Chen didn’t care which one he sat on, as long as he could claim one.

Having chosen the Treasure Light Dais, Ye Chen’s figure moved, resembling a dazzling sword light, rushing directly towards the dais.

In the blink of an eye, Ye Chen reached the base of the dais.

"Punishment descends!"

Situ Lianchi looked at the dais expectantly.

"Will it succeed?"

The four great Peak Lords and their disciples watched anxiously, clenching their fists.

"Ye Chen, brother!"

Gu Yanyan couldn’t bear to watch any longer.

Whoo...

Just as countless people were filled with various emotions, the next moment, Ye Chen smoothly ascended to the Treasure Light Dais.

Sitting down directly under countless gazes!

The seventh to ascend the Treasure Light Dais was Ye Chen!