The horn emitted a golden light along with the presence of a heavenly demon. This great being seemed to be on the verge of awakening.
Zhan Hu had it tied to his back. No one was blowing on it yet but one could still faintly hear the horn.
It demanded attention and fear. The disciples here felt their soul trembling from the indistinct sound waves.
âSenior Brother Zhan Hu actually did it, he got the horn.â Some started cheering, especially the demons who were quite rowdy and ready to blow off steam.
This horn was left behind by an ancestral demon of the sect. Many demons have thought about obtaining in the past because it was an incredible artifact.
Unfortunately, they were met with failure. Thatâs why Zhan Huâs success came as a surprise.
Of course, the demons took pride in this since it was stronger than Huang Ningâs Sun Moon Disk.
This was the reason why Zhan Hu chose the fifth trial despite being weaker than Huang Ning.
Zhan Hu had the ability to get this horn due to two reasons, his power and bloodline. The latter played a larger role.
He looked around in an arrogant manner. Obtaining this horn emboldened his confidence in victory.
âSenior Brother Zhan Hu got this for sure, nothing below dao lord weapon can compare to it.â A demon became elated and said.
The other demons started staring at Li Qiye with a sneer on their face.
âHmph, letâs see what heâs gonna do now. Senior Brother Zhan Hu will make him kneel.â One of them gloated.
âHe deserves this for not knowing any better. Does he think heâs an unbeatable general or something?â One more added.
The neutral group became nervous for Li Qiye. One side had an amazing artifact while the other had nothing. This wasnât a contest at all.
Huang Ning sneered, finally gaining full confidence this time. A miracle wasnât possible without an actual attempt.
âYouâve lost.â Zhan Hu walked over towards Li Qiye and declared.
âWho says?â Li Qiye lazily lay there and only opened his eyes slightly.
Virtually all of his opponents so far were offended by Li Qiyeâs nonchalant and lazy attitude. He wanted to stomp down on Li Qiyeâs face to let the guy know his place in society!
Nonetheless, he calmed down and saw that Li Qiye was empty-handed. He snorted and said: âYou have no weapon, how are you going to beat me?â
âOh? Timeâs up?â Li Qiye smiled.
âVery well, I can wait until the end, you wonât be able to prolong this.â Zhan Hu was slightly surprised before adding.
The elders and the protectors found it weird too. What was Li Qiye up to? He needed a dao lord weapon right now but it seemed too late at this point.
âThereâs not much time left, you should go now and try for one.â The elder in charge reminded Li Qiye again. He did it once at the start but Li Qiye didnât listen to him.
âCanât accept defeat and wants to buy time?â Those on Zhan Huâs side started laughing at him.
âHmph, itâs no use because thereâs a time limit to the fifth trial.â Another sneered.
âStop embarrassing yourself, just accept defeat already.â The crowd became louder with whistles, boos, and jeers.
âJunior Brother, where is your dao lord weapon? You canât beat Brother Zhan Hu without one.â Huang Ning mocked him.
âHaha, dao lord weapon? Maybe in his dream.â A female disciple immediately helped Huang Ning.
The girls disliked Li Qiye because he defeated Huang Ning in the previous trial. Thus, they naturally picked Huang Ningâs side right now.
âHe canât even get a black weapon given his cultivation, let alone a dao lord weapon. Never in his lifetime.â Another girl snorted with disdain.
âThatâs right, just concede instead of dawdling around like a woman.â His enemies took advantage of this chance to kick him while heâs down.
âItâs not too late to give up because if we wait till timeâs up, Iâll do more than just make you kneel and bow, Iâll stomp on your face too.â Zhan Hu revealed a cold smile.
âAh, so confident, arenât you?â Li Qiye smiled.
Zhan Hu didnât believe that Li Qiye could do anything to win due to the time constraint. It was too late for him to try and get a dao lord weapon.
âThatâs right, I will be the winner today! Kneel and bow nine times and I will spare you for now.â Zhan Hu laughed heartily and demanded.
âDid you hear that? Kneel before First Brother!â His followers shouted.
âJunior Brother, thereâs no shame in losing, just bow, no big deal. A man can handle losing.â Huang Ning pretended to help Li Qiye while acting kind.
âStill havenât learned anything, idiots.â Li Qiye shook his head: âOkay, I will show you what absolute victory is.â He got off his chair afterward.
âI doubt he can get a dao lord weapon.â One spectator commented.
Even Gong Qianyue needed ample time to get a dao lord weapon. She wouldnât be able to do it now.
Li Qiye ignored them and walked towards the pit. The entire upper echelon of the sect had their eyes on him right now.
He seemed as confident as ever so they were ready for a miracle.
âLast chance to give up before I embarrass you.â Li Qiye stared at Zhan Hu and leisurely said.
âHmph, stop trying to bluff because that wonât work. Do whatever you want, Iâll let you have it in a little bit!â Zhan Huâs eyes became aggressive.
âHe doesnât know whatâs about to happen. Apologize now or face the consequence.â Zhan Huâs follower shouted.
âI wonât hold back then.â Li Qiye smirked and reached forward.
âHmph, thereâs not a damn thing you canâ¦â A disciple thought that Li Qiye was trying to be mysterious and didnât buy it.
He needed to swallow his words.
âBoom! Boom! Boom!â The entire peak trembled. Loud explosions seemingly split the place open.
Sword and saber energies rampaged the area along with dao lord auras⦠These powerful forces rushed upward and dominated the sky.