The battle time, though it seems short, is actually quite long. After Wang Xiaoqiang passed two checkpoints, it was already late in the morning, so in order to achieve better results, he had to race against time.

The path Wang Xiaoqiang is on for the challenge is adjacent to two other paths, separated by a restriction. That restriction is very solid, but it doesn't entirely isolate existence because the restriction is transparent. From this path, the other two paths can be seen.

Wang Xiaoqiang and Yuu Qingxue didn't start their challenge early, falling behind other contestants. However, Wang Xiaoqiang found that his speed wasn't slow. Yuu Qingxue, on the adjacent path on the left, was still stuck at the second checkpoint, tangled in battle with an Evil Immortal stationed there. The contestant on the right was also stuck at the second checkpoint.

Wang Xiaoqiang glanced at them on both sides and then moved forward with his two puppets. He traveled about a kilometer, arriving at the third checkpoint.

The third checkpoint was guarded by a demon.

This was Wang Xiaoqiang's first time seeing a demon. The demon bore some resemblance to a Divine Beast but lacked the enormous size of one. The demon's form was like an enlarged human, about four to five times larger, with skin resembling bovine horn that gleamed like steel, evidently extremely hard.

Black smoke swirled around its entire body, emitting a savage aura. Upon seeing Wang Xiaoqiang, the demon locked eyes with him, simultaneously releasing an oppressive force. The pressure was incredibly violent, making Wang Xiaoqiang feel heavy and unsteady, and his heart skipped a beat. "Hmm, this demon is much stronger than a Divine Beast."

On the demon's shoulder, amidst a spiral of black smoke, a shiny Jade Talisman glimmered, the Checkpoint Token.

This was the third checkpoint; to pass it and obtain the Checkpoint Token, he had to kill the demon.

Just as Wang Xiaoqiang's eyes locked onto the Checkpoint Token, the demon unexpectedly spoke in human language, saying, "Human boy, you only have a Great Luo Golden Immortal Third Liquid Realm cultivation base, which is far too weak. You can't pass this checkpoint of mine. You did well to get through the first two checkpoints, scoring high enough to be within the top seventy on the Golden Immortal Ranking..."

"What? Within the top seventy, that's exaggerated, isn't it? I've only passed two checkpoints!" Wang Xiaoqiang said in shock.

"Hmph, do you think passing these checkpoints is as easy as eating or sleeping? To be honest, only the first two checkpoints are relatively easy in this Hundred Battles Fierce Chamber. From the third checkpoint onward, it becomes extremely difficult, increasingly harder as you proceed. By the tenth checkpoint, you'll face Purple Mansion Immortal level experts... and these experts are even stronger compared to those of the same Purple Mansion level..."

"Why is that?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked.

"Heh, heh, why is this placed called the Hundred Battles Fierce Chamber? 'Fierce Chamber' implies that within this chamber are all vicious characters, individuals who are extremely evil, possessing rich combat experience and a strong mental will, incomparably stronger than ordinary cultivators. Therefore, at the same level, we have an absolute advantage."

"If one passes the tenth checkpoint, what rank can they achieve?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked.

"First place. Absolutely first place. Without any doubt. In all previous tournaments, no one has ever reached the tenth checkpoint." the demon said.

"Uh... Thank you for the explanation; it gives me some clarity." Wang Xiaoqiang didn't expect this fiercely intimidating creature to patiently explain things to him, feeling slightly surprised, and thus expressed thanks.

"Human youngster, let me tell you, with your cultivation base, it's beyond me to kill you instantly. However, seeing you so young with such cultivation, it's truly rare, marking you as a genius. I hope not to see this genius fall here, so I advise you to retreat swiftly, demonstrating true heroism. Young one, turn back..."

"Sorry, I'm not a youngster; I'm already a youth, so my rationality is quite mature. Your flowery words won't deceive me." Wang Xiaoqiang said with a cold smile, staring at the demon.

The demon faltered at his words. Indeed, his purpose for patiently explaining was to deceive Wang Xiaoqiang, making him retreat without a fight, thus avoiding a fierce battle.

From the first glance, the demon could see Wang Xiaoqiang's exceptionalism; demons possess the keenest insight, able to distinguish opponents' combat strength instantly.

The demon noticed Wang Xiaoqiang's extremely strong overall strength and that he was accompanied by two competent puppets, realizing it was not easy to deal with him, hence tried using words to mislead him into surrendering without battle.

Unexpectedly, Wang Xiaoqiang was very clear-minded, instantly recognizing it was deliberate deception.

"Alright, since you don't recognize the situation, then I'll send you to your death." The demon roared angrily, suddenly charging forward, extending two large pincers-like hands to grab Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang dodged backward, while Ge Laoda and Little Yin confronted the demon in combat.

The demon was extremely strong, with pincers-like hands shrouded in black smoke. When Ge Laoda and Little Yin's Ghost Claws met them, they were shaken into strange cries, forced to retreat continuously. However, Ge Laoda and Little Yin were Wang Xiaoqiang's actual puppets; their actions completely obey his intentions. Even if facing death, they would continue to battle relentlessly.

Ge Laoda deployed the Bone Talisman, acquiring the power to combat the demon. The demon relied on a formidable physical body to battle, whereas the Bone Talisman was a top-tier artifact, match strength for strength, winning slightly over the demon.

Ge Laoda used the Bone Talisman to fight several rounds with the demon, unexpectedly reversing the battle, forcing the demon to retreat repeatedly.

"You can't even defeat my puppets yet you claim to kill me instantly; laughable!" Wang Xiaoqiang said as he took out the Sun-Shooting Bow, firing an arrow toward the demon. With a swoosh, the Immortal Liquid Arrow with lightning rushed toward the demon.

Crack!

The electric arc on the arrow dispersed the black smoke surrounding the demon, before the arrow pierced into the demon's body, causing it to grunt in pain, followed by a rage-filled howl, and subsequently forcing the arrow out of its body.

Then its gaze suddenly fixed on Wang Xiaoqiang.

Ignoring Ge Laoda and Little Yin's attacks, it directly lunged at Wang Xiaoqiang.

All puppets act according to their master's will; if Wang Xiaoqiang is eliminated first, then these two puppets will break apart without attack, having realized this, the demon pounced on Wang Xiaoqiang.

There are many more difficult checkpoints he needs to challenge, so Wang Xiaoqiang must preserve enough Spiritual Power. Seeing that Ge Laoda and Little Yin could handle the demon, he didn't wish to fight hard against it. As the demon lunged forward, he clapped his right hand, releasing the Thunderclap Annihilation Palm straight out.

Crack!

Ten lightning bolts burst from the palm, crashing onto the demon. Under the lightning's attack, the black smoke over the demon's body scattered, emitting painful cries, retreating unsteadily.

Taking this chance, Wang Xiaoqiang retreated, while Ge Laoda and Little Yin pressed the demon with an attack.

Bam!!

Under Ge Laoda's control, the Bone Talisman heavily struck the demon's head, sending it spiraling into dizziness, eyes dazed, and its massive body staggered about to fall.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang released Demon Droplet and Yin Blade, which like two arrows shot together, rushing toward the demon's eyes. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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