Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
After Yao Zhixuan received the Fortune Divine Tree, he recovered and went onto the battlefield. Yao Zhixuan was tall, and he wore black armor. In his hand, he gripped a Doctrine Artifact-grade precious blade. Regardless of whether this sword was his power or equipment, it was among the best.
As for Ji Yuan, he wasnât holding any weapons and wore a set of black clothes. However, his aura wasnât weaker than anyone elseâs. After the start of the battle was announced, Ji Yuan wore the same expression as before and floated calmly in the sky. Yao Zhixuan was now facing the myriad clansâ strongest experts, which he didnât dare take lightly.
âDemonic Energy Soars into the Sky!â
From the beginning, Yao Zhixuan used the Half-demon Clanâs unique secret technique, and his fighting prowess increased drastically as a result. The crowd could feel a blazing aura assaulting their faces. Just after this, a radiant orange light emanated from Yao Zhixuanâs armor.
âWell?â
Jiang Chenâs expression changed slightly. He didnât expect that this half-demon still had some cards hidden, which he hadnât used until now.
âItâs an Alien Flame!â
âHe hasnât used it one since the beginning.â
âItâs equivalent to using just two-thirds of his power.â
When the other people noticed this, they were all startled and alarmed. Previously, Yao Zhixuan had displayed great power. Yet, he still hadnât even used his full power. As they thought about this, they found it outrageous. The Alien Flame used by Yao Zhixuan was quickly recognized. It was the Earth Core Demonic Flame, which was ranked 17th in the Alien Flame List. This Alien Flame was gorgeous and splendid, and the other Alien Flames couldnât rival its beauty. The Earth Core Demonic Flame surged toward the armor and the battle blade in Yao Zhixuanâs hand.
âThree Realms Aflame Blade!â
Yao Zhixuanâs long and narrow eyes locked on Ji Yuan, and he waved his blade at him. A half-demon like him couldnât possess a Martial Domain, but his bladeâs power was still able to seal off the whole battlefield. Ji Yuan wasnât able to dodge such a strike, and he could only face it head-on. However, from his current appearance, it clearly seemed that heâd never considered escaping. When facing this shocking blade strike, Ji Yuan merely extended his right hand. It was a casual movement, yet it seemed like he possessed enough power to catch shooting stars.
Ji Yuan opened his five fingers before clenching his hand, and the bladeâs energy, which contained the Earth Core Demonic Flameâs power, was confined and sealed before it was extinguished in the next second like shattered mirrors. Yao Zhixuanâs attack vanished, and his body endured a backlash. His face went pale as paper, while he spouted out a mouthful of blood.
Hiss! The crowdâs mood changed drastically, and Jiang Chenâs face became very grave. The power of the dual-pupils wielder, Ji Yuan, was so strong that it reached an unimaginable level. Ji Yuan didnât pay attention to Yao Zhixuan, and just took one step after another, and walked off the battlefield. Yao Zhixuan, whoâd suffered a defeat in this way, endured a grave blow. His gaze, which had previously been filled with pride, was now empty and vacant.
âHeâs strong. Heâs really too strong!â
The people whoâd finally managed to witness Ji Yuanâs power with their own eyes now believed the rumors about him, which had spread far. Ji Yuan was the most influential expert among the myriad clansâ younger generation. After this order, the remaining three people changed their minds and didnât challenge Ji Yuan. They went instead to the Fortune Landâs hundred layers. The others, who still hadnât made their decision, hesitated.
âItâs hopeless unless two people challenge him at once.â
They all recalled the rules stated by the Wizard Clan at the beginning. They didnât find them unreasonable, but they just felt like the Wizard Clan hadnât given them enough consideration. There wasnât anyone left who was able to fight someone as strong as Ji Yuan on their own, was there?
Jiang Chen felt that the crowdâs view about this had changed slightly, and he couldnât help but sneer coldly, âI will go.â
At that moment, Long Fei jumped into the stage, his battle robe fluttering in the wind.
âJi Yuan!â
Long Fei was a member of the Dragon Clan, and he loathed joining hands with someone else. He still wanted to challenge Ji Yuan alone. Ji Yuan went back to the battlefield. It didnât seem like he was fed up, and he seemed full of expectation for the fight.
âIf you canât rival me, you can ask anyone here to help you,â Ji Yuan said.
Long Feiâs response was to curl his mouth. He was a real dragon, and a noble bloodline flowed in his veins. He would never ask someone from another clan for help. A dazzling golden light emanated from Long Feiâs body. This wasnât a Buddhist Light like the one possessed by Jiang Chen; it was an extremely pure golden light.
Long Feiâs body was engulfed by this golden light. Gradually, it started to change his humanoid form. The body of a dragon, which could only be seen in paintings, shortly appeared right in front of them. However, the golden light didnât vanish even after a long while had passed, and none could clearly observe him. They could, however, see that the dragon was flying upward, rushing toward Ji Yuan.
Ji Yuan delivered a more proactive performance than last time. He extended both hands and held the claws of the dragon as it dove down toward him. Even more terrifying was the fact that Ji Yuan didnât step back at all. Ripples appeared on the dragonâs body as it charged at him. Ji Yuanâs body rotated clockwise, and he flung away the dragon, whose height had reached three hundred feet.
At that moment, the golden light disappeared, and the dragonâs body changed once again. By the time they got a clear look at him, Long Fei had already recovered his humanoid appearance. Long Fei didnât seem as proud as before, like Yao Zhixuan, and it was obvious that he was flustered and exasperated. He was in a sorry state.
âHe managed to find a dragon. How great are his strength and brute power?â
âItâs really terrifying!â
âHe wasnât any match for Ji Yuan in the Star Venerable Realm, I dare say.â
The people couldnât help but acknowledge Ji Yuanâs great power after his two successive performances. Now, they didnât have anything to look forward for the rest of the banquet. There wasnât any need to continue competing to determine the strongest expert because it was obviously Ji Yuan. There wasnât any more suspense left in this competition. No one was interested in who would take second or third place.
âThe remaining contestants will probably choose to go into the Fortune Landâs hundred layers.â
As a matter of fact, thatâs precisely what happened. After Yao Zhixuan and Long Fei suffered defeat, the others who were still hesitating all made their choice. Once they suffered defeat, they would lose all of their golden rings, and they wouldnât manage to get into the Fortune Landâs hundred layers, let alone receive the Fortune Divine Treeâs reward. People like Yao Zhixuan and Long Fei had already lost their right to these things.
After a short while, only three people were left who still hadnât made up their minds: the Ancient Ape Clanâs Sheng Tian, Luo Cheng, and Jiang Chen. Sheng Tian looked at Luo Cheng with a complicated expression. However, Jiang Chen managed to discern what he was thinking. Sheng Tian was aware that he wasnât a match for Ji Yuan if he fought him alone, but he also didnât want to join hands with anyone like Long Fei.
As Sheng Tian pondered this, he said, âJiang Chen, letâs fight.â
It seemed like he already didnât plan to seek Ji Yuan, but he still hadnât forgotten his appointment with Jiang Chen. He planned to finish it here.
âLeave it until next time.â Jiang Chenâs reply was the same as before. He didnât plan to accept such a challenge.
The crowd was already aware that the divine body possessor wasnât an ordinary person, due to Jiang Chenâs past performance, and that was why no one mocked him.
âDoes he plan to give up?â
If Jiang Chen didnât fight Sheng Tian, then he could only choose Ji Yuan, or go into the Fortune Landâs hundred layers.
âYou!â
Sheng Tian had made an assumption about this situation, and he couldnât help but become slightly angry. He assumed that Jiang Chen just didnât want to defeat him and snatch his golden rings.
âI just donât want to expose my hidden cards. You can understand this, canât you?â Jiang Chen saw through his thoughts, and he transmitted his voice to him to explain himself.
Sheng Tianâs hair stood on end, and surprise appeared on his previously angry face. Can this human read minds? Sheng Tian couldnât help but wonder.
Jiang Chen went to the stage and said in a deep voice, âJi Yuan, come here!â
Jiang Chenâs voice was thunderous, and it gave rise to a great commotion. After a short while, the audience calmed down. Ji Yuan squinted, and the wave of pressure emanating from him wasnât any weaker than the previous Dragon Might.
âJi Yuan has already shown such great power. Why is Jiang Chen still so daring?â
âThere is something more important than this. Havenât you noticed something?â