Xiao Yi was advancing with his sword, gazing into the distance.

This winding passage stretched for tens of thousands of meters.

If placed outside, a mere tens of thousands of meters, even with the average Saint Emperor Realm power, would be enough to flash across in an instant.

But this was within the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion.

For Martial Artists, what is called "flashing" is merely moving so fast that it dazzles the eyes.

It is not truly crossing space instantly.

Therefore, this passage must be traversed step by step.

Previously, when seen from outside the Mansion, it appeared as a gigantic and astonishingly huge entity.

Upon truly entering, Xiao Yi was even more certain that this place was like an independent world, incredibly vast.

Now, advancing quickly like this, passing the trials, he felt this long passage was nothing but a drop in the ocean within the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion.

Time gradually passed.

An hour later.

Xiao Yi and his party had traveled halfway down the entire lengthy passage.

Xiao Yi’s steps slightly paused once more.

And here, there were as many as 13 passages connected.

Counting his own Alchemy Channel, this meant that the current location was a junction point of 14 passages.

And ahead, besides the Body Cultivation Puppets, overwhelming flames, and the bloody path underfoot, there were also crackling lightning, sweeping winds, rampant Sword Qi...

The trials of the other 14 passage teams, totaling 13, were all present here.

Xiao Yi paused slightly because his sword finally trembled.

A serious battle intent finally appeared on his face.

Ahead, three Body Cultivation Puppets stood amidst the wind and thunder, their feet on yellow sand covered in blood, surrounded by meteor-like stars, glowing with brilliance.

With one hand, they grasped Sword Qi, with the other, they held flame.

And on the already sharp Sword Qi, golden light suddenly surged repeatedly.

The Sword Qi became instantly more imposing.

While the flames in their palms, however, contained threads of Wood Attribute aura.

The flames grew even fiercer and more violent.

In other words, these three puppets ahead possessed the ability to wield the four forces of Star Blood Thunder Wind, with all Five Elements Attributes bestowed upon them, even the Five Cultivation Methods were under their command.

"A remarkable puppet." Xiao Yi squinted his eyes.

It was the first time he had seen such a puppet.

And the one who could create such a puppet must be a genius to the extreme, wielding vast Martial Arts Knowledge.

"Just talking about its inherent aura, it is already no less than the Supreme 9995 Dao of Human Martial Artists."

"In addition, being a Body Cultivation Puppet, its own body is already comparable to Supreme 9995 Dao Body Cultivation Martial Artists."

"If it incorporates the Heaven and Earth Four Forces, Five Elements Attributes, and the Five Cultivation Methods, it’s strong enough to exceed a level, reaching the 9996 Dao level."

This puppet’s strength was enough to apply some pressure to Xiao Yi’s Sword Dao strength.

Mainly because the puppet was a lifeless object.

Integrating the Heaven and Earth Four Forces and Five Elements Attributes, ultimately felt somewhat incompatible.

If these enhancements were placed on a human martial artist and resonated with the martial artist’s internal Martial Arts, such an enhancement would be terrifying.

But currently, being just a puppet, the enhancement was subconsciously reduced a notch.

Still, this was surprising enough for Xiao Yi.

Boom...

The three puppets moved in an instant.

The Sword Qi in their hands, like a Divine Weapon, directly slashed towards Xiao Yi. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Young Master Xiao Yi, be careful."

"Little thief, be careful."

"Vice Master Xiao Yi, be careful."

The crowd exclaimed in shock.

They couldn’t ascertain the true standard of these puppets, but could sense the endless pressure exerted by their aura.

Given their abilities, they could only manage a single warning.

Clang...

In the air, a flash of Purple Lightning Sword Light streaked by.

Xiao Yi’s sword narrowly blocked the joint attack of the three puppets.

Bang...

Suddenly, an explosive sound rang out.

The Sword Qi in the hands of the three puppets was blocked, but the flame in their other hand instantly rushed at Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi was ready, holding his sword, his steps simultaneously retreating, evading the flame attack once more.

Swish... Swish... Swish...

The three puppets stepped forward, and the bloody waters turned into sharp arrows, launching into the sky.

Xiao Yi, with one hand on his sword, retreating on both feet, sidestepped from the flame, and now could not easily dodge these bloody arrows.

He had to swiftly sheath his sword, pushing off with his foot, retreating elegantly.

But just as he retreated, behind him, a gale emitting a Silent Annihilation aura surrounded him.

"Silent Annihilation Gang Wind?" Xiao Yi’s face changed in shock.

These three puppets could forcibly merge the Silent Annihilation Gang Wind through the Sword Qi and their own Wind Attribute path.

Xiao Yi’s retreating figure abruptly stopped, stepping forward instead, then backhanding a sword strike.

Under the full sweep of the Purple Lightning Divine Sword, the purple lightning surged, breaking through these Silent Annihilation Gang Winds just in time.

But the three puppets behind would not just stand by, and they too instantly attacked.

Sword Qi and flames came once more in unison.

"I’ll break your Sword Qi, scatter your flames, let’s see what else you can do." Xiao Yi sneered, advancing instead of retreating.

With astonishing speed, he swiftly moved sideways, standing before a puppet.

The Purple Lightning Divine Sword struck heavily down.

The puppet did not dodge at all.

Clang... Clang... Clang...

Yet, the strike of the Purple Lightning Divine Sword on the body sent sparks flying.

These three puppets, originally Body Cultivation Puppets, had bodies tougher than usual, and coupled with the gold and iron reinforcement from the Gold Attribute aura, their toughness exceeded Xiao Yi’s expectations.

His initial plan to severely wound one puppet was declared a failure.

But as a result, the other two puppets closed in.

Two streams of Sword Qi, two flames, instantly locked all directions, leaving Xiao Yi no room to retreat.

"How formidable these puppets are, they even have combat experience and awareness?" Xiao Yi was startled.

Astonishment aside, Xiao Yi reacted extremely quickly.

The Purple Lightning Divine Sword, striking the puppet, generated sparks; Xiao Yi’s arm shuddered, and the sword body immediately multiplied its shadows.

With one strike, thirty-one swords arrived simultaneously.

This was precisely Dawn Without Limit.

One sword from Xiao Yi did not affect the puppet, but thirty-one swords were more than enough.

Boom... A loud explosion resounded.

The puppet in front was blasted away heavily.

Xiao Yi flashed out of the encirclement; the Sword Qi and flames from the other two puppets arrived but didn’t harm him, striking only the air.

Xiao Yi glanced at the blasted puppet, squinting once more.

Hit by his close-range Dawn Without Limit, the Body Cultivation Puppet, although blasted away, wasn’t dismembered, only a deep Sword Mark appeared.

The toughness of these puppets evidently exceeded Xiao Yi’s expectations once again.

The puppet that was blasted away stood up again, its aura much weaker, but still moving at lightning speed.

The three puppets attacked in unison once more.

"Burn." Xiao Yi whispered in his heart.

The immense Primordial Power within him ignited and erupted at once.

Xiao Yi’s momentum surged rapidly.

"Dawn Without Limit." Xiao Yi’s eyes turned cold as he watched the approaching three puppets, wielding his full strength in a sword strike.

Boom...

A tremendous roar ensued.

Xiao Yi remained unmoved, while the three puppets were instead blown away by a hundred meters.

Their previously incredibly tough bodies were nearly severed at the waist.

...

Third installment.