The Century Coldiron Net was incredibly tough, and ordinary blades couldn't budge it.

It was precisely because of its toughness that in the past, challengers never chose to confront it head-on, as that would only lead to being bound and ultimately failing.

Luo Lie's approach was so wild it drove the spectators crazy.

"Too wild!" "So shameless, who breaks through like this?"

"A Century Coldiron Net, torn apart even at the Body Refining Realm, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it."

The fate of the next two Century Coldiron Nets was also sealed.

The soldiers holding the nets were internally collapsing; they had been hosting the second stage for years and had never encountered someone so unreasonable.

What left everyone speechless was that Luo Lie continued to pass through at an unabated speed. Calculating the time, someone rolled their eyes, realizing that from the official start of the Overlord's Trial to Luo Lie reaching the end of the second stage, it had only taken thirty-seven seconds, and that was with Luo Lie pausing for a moment at the end of the first stage.

Someone couldn't help but glance at Luo Chihang.

He was still laughing at the twenty-six or twenty-seven-meter mark of the first stage's hundred-meter passage.

"Haha, Luo Lie, sorry, I'm performing a bit above average today, a bit faster than usual. No need to rush, I'll take a nap outside after I clear the stage and wait for you."

His voice was so loud it drowned out the howls of the Golden-Clawed Wolves.

Liu Hongyan finally let out a sigh of relief and chuckled, "Black Dragon King, the Luo Chihang you recommended is quite impressive. His speed is almost surpassing the record set by Chong Zhanyuan before. Hmm, not bad, not bad at all."

"It seems Luo Lie wasn't really neglecting martial arts. Such early planning, setting a trap for me, the Monarch is indeed formidable."

Chong Houhu said coldly, absolutely refusing to believe that Luo Lie had only been practicing martial arts for half a month.

Liu Hongyan also knew he wouldn't believe it, and even he felt like it was a dream when he thought about it.

Half a month, Celestial Dragon-Elephant Scripture, Body Refining Level Four! A myth! "The position of King Nanli, the Head of the Elder Council, fate is still on my side."

Liu Hongyan revealed a victorious smile.

"Fate is unpredictable, the outcome is undecided, the Monarch shouldn't celebrate too early."

Chong Houhu's lips curled into a cold smile, "The third stage is the deadliest."

As he finished speaking, below, Luo Lie had already smashed through the closed door at the end of the second stage and stepped into the third stage.

As he entered, the ground trembled, and a golden automaton wielding a golden sword blocked his path.

The appearance of the automaton caused an uproar.

Even Chong Zhanyuan couldn't help but exclaim, "Father is overly cautious, this time Luo Lie is doomed!"

The third stage was supposed to be the Blue-Silver Automaton, and if one could withstand two strikes, they could pass, simply because the Blue-Silver Automaton was too formidable.

But now, standing before Luo Lie was the Black-Gold Automaton.

The Black-Gold Automaton was more than three times stronger than the Blue-Silver Automaton, especially in defense. While a Body Refining Level Five or Six could make the Blue-Silver Automaton stagger back a step or two, the Black-Gold Automaton could stand still even if attacked by a Body Refining Level Six expert, let alone its terrifying offensive capabilities, making this stage a near-certain death.

"Black Dragon King, you've gone too far!" Liu Hongyan finally couldn't contain her anger.

Chong Houhu's repeated despicable tactics she could endure, but she never expected him to use the Black-Gold Automaton in the final stage, making her feel as if victory was being snatched from her hands.

Xue Bingning also shouted furiously.

Many loyal subjects of Liu Hongyan couldn't hold back either.

A person can be shameless, but to such an extent without any bottom line was unbearable, even if he was Chong Houhu, the Black Dragon King, some people couldn't help but curse.

Chong Houhu remained arrogant, "I said, Luo Lie received King Nanli's training, Luo Chihang did not, so the difficulty must be increased for Luo Lie to be fair."

"I do not agree," Liu Hongyan snorted coldly.

"As long as I agree!" Chong Houhu retorted.

Liu Hongyan was furious, "Insolent! Do you still see the Monarch in your eyes?"

Chong Houhu sneered, "I am wholeheartedly selecting talents for the country, with a clear conscience!"

Liu Hongyan trembled with rage, this was simply too insolent.

The atmosphere around was stifled by the tension between the monarch and minister, with a sense that Chong Houhu might rebel at any moment.

The two locked eyes, yet both restrained themselves, knowing that now was not the time for a direct confrontation. Without absolute certainty, even if one side won, they would pay a painful price, and under the watchful eyes of surrounding kingdoms, it might allow another country to reap the benefits.

"Luo Lie has made his move!" Someone timely called out, shifting everyone's focus.

As people looked over, they saw Luo Lie charging at the Black-Gold Automaton without any pause, just like the previous two stages.

The Black-Gold Automaton couldn't move, only attack in place, blocking the path.

As he approached, the Black-Gold Automaton suddenly raised its sharp golden longsword, slashing at Luo Lie with lightning speed, its speed and power were astonishing.

Luo Lie's forward momentum abruptly stopped.

Swish! The golden longsword slashed down, its tip stopping just three centimeters in front of his feet.

"Let's see how tough you are."

At this moment, Luo Lie finally swung his fist.

He wasn't foolish, knowing the Black-Gold Automaton's might, he wouldn't be reckless, and he understood that his strength lay in his powerful attacks.

Seizing the opportunity, he struck with all his might.

This punch contained the full power of his physical body, capable of shattering stone, along with all the energy of his Body Refining Level Four.

The combination, along with his copper skin and iron bones resisting the sword's edge.

Boom! As the heavy punch landed, the golden longsword emitted a buzzing sound.

The golden longsword didn't break, not even a crack appeared, but it vibrated intensely.

Luo Lie succeeded with one strike, and before the Black-Gold Automaton could raise its sword to attack again, his left fist struck down.

In truth, the Black-Gold Automaton had a flaw, it was a machine, after all, without thought.

Boom! Boom! Boom! He followed up with three consecutive punches, knocking the raised golden sword down each time.

Finally, cracks appeared on the golden sword.

Luo Lie seized the moment, raining down punches like a storm.

In one breath, he delivered over twenty punches, and the golden sword let out a mournful cry before shattering.

Without the golden sword, the Black-Gold Automaton could only move its sword-wielding right hand up and down, but it no longer had any offensive power.

Luo Lie pounced again, delivering a fierce blow to the Black-Gold Automaton's chest.

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The Black-Gold Automaton's resistance was too formidable, it couldn't be moved.

In fact, Luo Lie could have bypassed it, but he didn't. It wasn't that he had to destroy the Black-Gold Automaton, but he didn't want to leave Chong Houhu any excuse. Otherwise, Chong Houhu might shamelessly claim that the third stage required destroying the Black-Gold Automaton, and all his efforts would be in vain.

So Luo Lie approached the challenge with the intent to destroy everything.

Seeing that pure attacks weren't working, he finally used the only martial technique he had mastered... the Tyrant Fist!

Reaching the Artistic Concept level of the Tyrant Fist, as Luo Lie slightly activated it, his entire aura changed, like an overlord descending upon the world, stirring the surrounding winds, pulling the air into a tumultuous swirl, like a storm brewing.

That aura made Chong Houhu's heart sink.

Luo Lie struck again.

With the Tyrant Fist unleashed, the winds rose, clouds moved, energy surged in all directions, even the Black-Gold Automaton's swinging arm paused.

Boom! As Luo Lie's punch landed, the Black-Gold Automaton's chest immediately showed a dent, with cracks spreading from his fist.

This instantly disrupted the internal mechanisms of the Black-Gold Automaton, shattering countless parts. The automaton shuddered, producing a clattering sound, and scattered into a heap of components.

The third stage, cleared!

"King Nanli's sole heir is still Luo Lie!" Liu Hongyan bit her lip to contain her excitement, yet her voice still carried a hint of a roar.

Chong Houhu's heart was on the verge of collapse.

He had prepared for this Overlord's Trial with unimaginable caution, yet he still lost.

Losing the succession to King Nanli and the position of Head of the Elder Council, this was his first true defeat since he had controlled the court and wielded power over the Northern Waters Kingdom.

And the reason for his defeat was that even after being cautious, Luo Lie broke through, unprecedentedly allowing Liu Hongyan to gain the upper hand.

What further drove him to despair was that Luo Lie was heading straight for the mysterious fourth stage, which held special significance.