"Will you... accept the trial!"

The enormous rumbling echoed throughout the entire palace as the previously immobile statues suddenly began to tremble.

Eight statues, exuding earth-shattering majesty, slowly stood up. They transformed into puppets, resembling eight insurmountable mountains, overwhelming with a suffocating presence just by standing there.

You Hanyang, Lin Feng, and the others retreated in unison, a hint of panic appearing in their eyes.

"It's a trap! What do they want to do?" Lin Feng exclaimed in panic.

You Hanyang, with a sullen expression, said somewhat unhappily, "It seems if we want to obtain the opportunity here, we'll have to battle these puppets."

So he stepped forward and said, "What is the content of the trial?"

Shua!

The eyes of the eight statues simultaneously emitted a red glow, and the entire palace radiated a terrifying killing intent.

Rumble!

A statue puppet, holding a sharp sword, clad in heavy armor, with a face like a fierce ghost, stepped forward and said, "Defeat one of us at the same realm, and you will pass the trial."

"Pass the trial, and Shaoyang Palace will lift some restrictions."

As the words fell, the eight puppets, holding swords, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooks, and forks, simultaneously pressed towards Chu Nan and the others, the terrifying pressure striking once again.

Not only Chu Nan but even You Hanyang of the Divine Illumination Realm felt an overwhelming pressure at this moment.

You Hanyang coughed dryly, then looked at the others and said, "What should we do?"

Lin Feng's eyes showed a desire to retreat, not daring to fight these statues at all.

You Hanyang then looked at Chu Nan and Lin Yian.

Lin Yian tauntingly said, "You're the leader. You're asking us what to do?"

Chu Nan was eager to try, but at this time, he didn't want to be the spearhead, so he simply ignored it.

You Hanyang knew it was impossible to force these people to battle the puppets, so he gritted his teeth and said, "In that case, I'll take the lead."

"But speaking of it, if I defeat the puppet later, it's all due to myself and has nothing to do with you. Whatever opportunity I gain is mine alone, you don't have the right to claim it, understood?"

Lin Feng and others did not dare to refuse and said, "Rest assured, Brother You, we will not covet your treasures."

Chu Nan focused his attention, wanting to see how strong these puppets were.

You Hanyang drew the dual swords from his back and stepped forward, saying, "I accept the trial."

The sword puppet nodded, then said, "Please indicate which puppet you wish to challenge."

You Hanyang pointed at the puppet holding a giant axe and said, "That one, then."

The giant axe-wielding puppet had a robust body, full of strength, but looked clumsier than the other puppets. You Hanyang was fast in body technique speed, he thought he could use his body technique to defeat the axe-wielding puppet.

The sword puppet nodded and then said, "Axe puppet, prepare to engage."

Bam!

The axe puppet's giant axe hit the ground, producing a huge crack, then it walked towards You Hanyang step by step, its aura gradually lowering to the same realm as You Hanyang, Divine Illumination Realm tier one.

The other puppets dispersed, standing on either side, leaving the battlefield open, overlooking everyone like judges.

Without any unnecessary words, after preparing everything, the axe puppet immediately launched an attack on You Hanyang.

With just one move, You Hanyang was shocked.

The seemingly clumsy axe puppet was incredibly fast, its body left trails of residual shadows, and the axe blade was so swift it was almost invisible to the naked eye.

You Hanyang could only fight back hastily, the dual swords clashing with the giant axe, but he was forced to retreat repeatedly.

The dual swords struck the axe puppet's body without leaving a trace, instead, his arms were numbed by the vibration, feeling very painful.

"What is this monster!" You Hanyang cursed in his heart.

"So strong!" Chu Nan was secretly shocked, the axe puppet's realm was also Divine Illumination Realm tier one, but the power and speed it demonstrated were nearly at Divine Illumination Realm tier two.

The most frightening thing was that, although the axe puppet was just a puppet, its combat experience was even scarier than that of real martial artists.

Whoever crafted it must have created it for battle, even though the realm was suppressed, the displayed strength was still unmatched by ordinary Divine Illumination Realm Martial Artists.

"Profound Martial Skill, Double Dragon Crown Sun!" You Hanyang roared, being battered into disarray after only a dozen moves, he had no choice but to use his strongest martial skill to counter.

Four Martial Wheels were released by You Hanyang, Spiritual Power like fire, even the Martial Intent of flames clung to them, the most terrifying part was the hazy phantom attached to the surface of the four Martial Wheels, resembling both dragon and fire, pushing You Hanyang's strength to the limit.

Chu Nan knew that the essence clinging to the surface of the Martial Wheels was the unique Dao Essence of Divine Illumination Realm Martial Artists.

However, You Hanyang's Dao Essence was too dim and blurry, without even a complete form, clearly the most basic Dao Essence.

Nonetheless, the power erupted by the Dao Essence was terrifying.

Two fire dragons spurted from the blades of the dual swords, accompanied by a boom, the previously unstoppable axe puppet was forced to retreat by this Double Dragon's attack, clear scars began to appear on its body.

"It works!" Seeing this, You Hanyang was overjoyed, regardless of the consumption, he immediately unleashed another Double Dragon Crown Sun.

But to his surprise, the axe puppet quickly steadied itself, seeing another fire dragon rushing towards it, it roared like a beast, charging with the giant axe.

And it spoke in human language, "Power Dominating Sandstorm."

Chu Nan was amazed, "This puppet can actually use martial skills!"

Puppet battle experience was abundant, usually relying on sheer strength, but seeing a puppet capable of using martial skills was a first for him.

The mighty force of the axe puppet stirred up a fierce wind, the giant axe descended from the sky shattering the two fire dragons into pieces.

You Hanyang was blown away by the shockwaves, with a look of terror on his face he said, "I concede, I concede!"

Bam!

The giant axe hit the ground, the axe puppet withdrew its hand and turned to leave.

You Hanyang, with a sullen face, grudgingly returned to the group and said, "This puppet is too powerful, there's no martial artist at the same realm who is its match, we should leave Shaoyang Palace."

You Hanyang had thoughts of retreat.

Lin Feng also showed a disappointed expression, thinking that fawning over the Divine Illumination Realm You Hanyang would deliver some fortuitous gains, yet it had led to nothing but trouble.

Lin Yian also nodded, no wonder the opportunities in Shaoyang Palace went unclaimed for many years, she finally understood this time.

It wasn't due to the array outside, but because these puppets were virtually unbeatable at the same realm.

However, Lin Yian did not plan to leave, she had the Red Phoenix Battle Body, she might not be weaker than these puppets in a battle of the same realm.

Thus, full of anticipation, she looked at Chu Nan and said, "Chu Nan, what do you plan to do?"

Chu Nan summoned the Blood Pattern Sword and said, "I want to give it a try."

Lin Yian's lips curved into a slight smile, unsurprised by Chu Nan's choice.

You Hanyang, witnessing this, snorted coldly but did not say much, he wished nothing more than for Chu Nan to be heavily injured or even killed by the puppet.

Chu Nan made his way through the crowd, moved to stand before the sword puppet and said, "I want to challenge you."

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