Chapter 3523: The First TestEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Led by two Holy Court Holy Paladins, two middle-aged men dressed in cyan robes entered the hall.

These two were pan-human creatures with dark blue skin and pupil-less eyes, giving them a somewhat eerie appearance.

The taller of the two glanced around, seeing no sign of the God King, then got straight to the point and asked, "I am Versailles, representing Realm Venerable-Tiger. We invite the God King to participate in the Martial Apex Tournament. Has the God King not yet recovered?"

Fang Heng looked at the visitors.

They showed no coercion in their manner or movements; at first glance, they looked no different from ordinary people.

Aladdin said, "Thank you for your concern. The God King has recovered some time ago, but unfortunately, a few days ago, the God King suffered a spiritual backlash in a fight and is currently in seclusion for recovery."

"I see... what a pity."

Versailles showed no expression and asked, "In that case, does the Holy Realm have any recommended representatives for this Martial Apex Tournament?"

The three exchanged looks and all shook their heads.

The Holy Realm was in chaos now; all three were busy managing various affairs and naturally had no time to participate in such a tournament.

"Hey, do I qualify?"

At the sudden voice inside the hall, the three Great Sages were startled and looked at Fang Heng.

A dark mist flowed from Fang Heng as he returned to his human form.

Zane looked at Versailles and the other and asked, "Do I qualify?"

The three Great Sages stared at Zane.

When did this guy appear?

Versailles looked at Zane; his pupils turned grayish-white as if recognizing Zane’s identity. He muttered, "Evil God... from the Endless Domain... could try."

Whoosh!!

Versailles moved instantly and disappeared.

"Bang!!"

Behind Versailles, his cyan robe fluttered as he punched fiercely, smashing Zane into a dark mist.

"Hehe."

Zane sneered, his right hand holding a dagger emerging from the dark mist, and stabbed fiercely at Versailles.

Just as the dagger was about to pierce Versailles’s body, Versailles vanished again into a shadow and instantly reappeared behind the black fog.

"You’re quick to dodge! Come on, try this move!"

After absorbing some power from the Void Abomination, Zane’s strength increased significantly. The black fog instantly surged, forming a huge bloody maw that lunged fiercely at Versailles.

The three Great Sages of the Holy Realm sensed the burst of dark power and immediately showed serious expressions.

Versailles tilted his head and looked at the surging black fog beast, then raised his hand in midair.

"Chi! Chi chi chi!!!"

The black fog crazily dissolved under an unknown power.

Versailles completely dissolved the shadow abomination, then suddenly turned to the right where a shadow appeared, and punched it into fragments before retreating several steps, nodding, "You qualify."

"Tch."

Zane emerged from the black fog, his eyes filled with displeasure.

All his moves had been countered.

Yet, he still hadn’t figured out Versailles’s true strength.

To be precise, he had lost this fight.

"Sorry, I’m late."

Everyone turned toward the entrance of the Great Hall.

The God King Aetheros walked in and nodded lightly to Versailles and the other, "Versailles, long time no see."

"God King, you’ve been absent for a long time. The Realm Venerable has been asking about you."

"Thank you for your concern."

Versailles stared at the God King and asked, "So this time, will you participate in the Martial Apex Tournament?"

"Of course."

"Good."

Whoosh!!!

Before Versailles finished speaking, he vanished again from the spot.

"Boom!!!"

The sound of a barrier breaking suddenly rang out.

Several barriers in front of the God King shattered abruptly.

The burst of spiritual energy forced Versailles back half a step, and the God King also stepped back several paces.

Versailles scrutinized the God King and frowned, "God King, your strength has declined considerably."

"A lot has happened. I was just injured in spirit and haven’t fully recovered yet."

"Fine, barely qualified."

Versailles nodded slightly and pulled out two crystals from a pouch at his waist.

"Wait a moment, I have another recommendation." The God King looked at Fang Heng beside him. "This is Fang Heng. I recommend him for the Martial Apex Tournament."

"Oh? God King, this is the first time you’ve recommended a friend for the Martial Apex Tournament."

Versailles said, his gaze slowly shifting until it landed on Fang Heng, eyes flickering with surprise.

Through the Eye of Truth, he saw multiple bloodline fusions present in Fang Heng.

Versailles looked at Fang Heng, "How shall I address you?"

"Fang Heng."

Whoosh!!

Versailles’s figure flickered and vanished again.

The next moment, Versailles appeared before Fang Heng, suddenly extending his right hand toward Fang Heng’s heart, frowning.

"Huh?"

No defense?

It didn’t seem like Fang Heng was caught off guard.

"Chi!!!"

Versailles’s right arm pierced straight through Fang Heng’s body and heart.

Fang Heng remained standing, staring at Versailles.

"Gurgle gurgle..."

The pierced flesh wriggled rapidly, quickly forming tendrils that fused toward Versailles’s arm inside his body.

Versailles’s expression changed drastically. He forcefully withdrew his arm and stepped back.

Almost simultaneously, the flesh attached to Versailles exploded into pieces.

"Bang! Bang bang bang!!!"

Versailles’s body continuously exploded in midair until it shattered into a mass of blood and flesh.

Dead?

The three Great Sages present showed shock in their eyes.

Versailles, as an inviter for the Martial Apex Tournament, was considered a terrifyingly strong figure. Was he really dead?

Everyone looked at the other alien who had come with Versailles.

The alien stood expressionless.

"Chi..."

Spatial power surged.

A spatial teleportation passage appeared nearby.

Versailles, unharmed, stepped out of the space passage, looked once more at Fang Heng, then took out three crystals from his backpack.

"Congratulations on passing the assessment. These are your crystals. The official ritual will begin in 59 days. You may go to the dimensional world during this time."

Versailles lightly raised his hand, and three slender crystals instantly floated before Fang Heng and the others.

Versailles nodded to the three again, "I have business to attend to. Farewell."

With that, the two stepped into the cyan teleportation passage and disappeared.

Fang Heng examined the floating prism crystals, picked one up, and inspected it quietly.

[Item: Spatial teleportation prism.]

Description: When activated by mental strength, this item can open a passage to teleport into a special world.

Item validity period: three months.

The God King put away the crystal and looked at Fang Heng.

His spirit had been severely damaged a few days ago; his condition was poor, and he barely withstood Versailles’s probing strike, failing the initial assessment.

Fang Heng also realized this and said, "God King, it seems your injuries are serious."

"Heh, you noticed. It’s nothing. After a few more days of rest, I’ll fully recover. I’ll still make it to the Martial Apex Tournament."

Fang Heng asked, "What is the Martial Apex Tournament? Who is the Realm Venerable?"

"I know you have many questions," the God King said. "Trust me, the Martial Apex Tournament is well worth attending. Many of your questions will be answered there. Sorry, I still need to make some adjustments. Tomorrow we will depart together. I’ll give you a satisfactory explanation then."

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