Chapter 469 - Martial Peak Finger

Even the attack from the Fourth Passage Stage Beast Warrior was not enough to make the Demon General look up. This meant that his strength had not gained the general’s approval.

“Qi Qi, it’s your turn. Do your best!” About a thousand people had lined up in front of each pillar, and every person took about ten breaths’ time to complete their singular attack. After about two hours, it was finally Huangfu Qi’s turn.

After Huangfu Qi would be Zhao Wuji, then Long Chen. They were the top three of the first round. Would they be the top three once more?

Everyone was excited.

The other groups at the six other pillars were almost done too.

Almost all seven thousand people looked in Long Chen’s direction. Huangfu Qi and Zhao Wuji had been outstanding since the beginning, while Long Chen was a dark horse that had risen in the first round. Their performance was greatly anticipated.

“Big Brother, you are no match for me in this test! And you, jerk! Just wait and see how I squash you! Hmph!” Huangfu Qi rolled her eyes at Zhao Wuji, then she walked up to the pillar in front of everyone.

I can’t use those moves, or my identity will be exposed. Looks like I can only use this one! thought Huangfu Qi, cocking her head to the side. This move isn’t considered my clan’s attack, and there are many people who know about it. It’s the best among all the intermediate Heaven-tier techniques, and it even surpasses the average advanced Heaven-tier attack. It should be enough to win first place.

Soon after, Fourth Passage Stage Qi erupted from her body. Although she was young, her Qi was abnormally thick. It was even thicker than that of the Beast Warrior from before, as if infinite power had erupted from her tiny body.

A powerful light shot out of her eyes, and the fiery light landed on the Heavenly Passage Pillar!

Time to make the seal!

Standing in front of the Heavenly Passage Pillar, Huangfu Qi’s tiny hands formed seals so quickly that they could barely be seen. A tornado appeared above her hand, which instantly grew and wrapped around her tiny body, as if turning her into a powerful tornado!

The powerful aura of this attack made everyone near her step back. Thankfully, there was no dust on the crystal floor, or it would have flown everywhere!

In just one breath’s time, the tornado grew as large as the pillar.

Everyone nearby chose to create some distance, but the Demon General stood in place. He still did not look up, though the cloak behind him flew off with the wind and disappeared.

“Haargh!

“Tornado Seal!”

Then Huangfu Qi fully unleashed the attack, and the tornado was compressed into a seal technique. She controlled it with her hands, then directed it toward the pillar. The powerful attack shot through the pillar and dispersed in two directions!

The sound made by the pillar was louder than any sound before.

Everyone could clearly hear the difference, especially the Demon General.

Huangfu Qi leaped with joy and ran up to Long Chen. She hugged his leg and said, as if asking for praise, “Yay! Big Brother, I’ve won!”

“Qi Qi, you’re awesome! You’re much stronger than many people.” Long Chen smiled at her in exasperation. Indeed, her performance was impressive, and it was clear that she was number one so far.

Everyone looked at her in awe.

They felt like they had lived their lives in vain, because she had achieved this at just ten years old. To be honest, Zhao Wuji was nothing impressive compared to Huangfu Qi.

“Not bad! Not bad at all!” said Demon General Typhoon in the air, clapping for her. Then he turned to Zhao Wuji and said, “Zhao Wuji, it’s your turn. We expect the most from you; don’t lose to a little girl.”

“I won’t!” Zhao Wuji smiled confidently, then he glanced coldly at Long Chen. “It’ll be your turn to humiliate yourself later!”

He passed Long Chen and approached the pillar.

That girl chose to use an intermediate Heaven-tier combat technique, so it looks like I’m winning this for sure. Other than me, who here would have an advanced Heaven-tier technique? I couldn’t have killed that Fifth Passage Stage criminal without this technique. This second round suits my strengths the most!

Powerful confidence shone in his eyes!

Whoosh! Zhao Wuji stuck out his index finger and closed his eyes.

Large ripples of energy radiated from his body. Zhao Wuji started very slowly to prepare for his most powerful attack.

“Has it begun yet?”

“This is a finger technique that Zhao Wuji uses. It must be the one that he’s known for.”

“He’s only at the Fourth Passage Stage, but he’s already able to use an advanced Heaven-tier technique. That’s impressive! Zhao Wuji indeed has great potential. He has the right to become a disciple of the seven Demon Kings!”

“Then Huangfu Qi, who is only ten, has the right to become one too!”

The other Demon Generals, who now had nothing to do, started to discuss.

Zhao Wuji started to launch his most powerful attack!

His attack was not as dramatic as Huangfu Qi’s at first, but when it was launched, its power was enough to instantly destroy Huangfu Qi’s Tornado Seal. An advanced Heaven-tier technique was serious business!

“Secret Technique, Martial Peak Finger!”

He pointed one finger, then a bright burst of light shot out from it like an arrow, leaving behind a shining trail. It pierced into the Heavenly Passage Pillar!

Bright light shone and the arrow of light exploded into dots of starlight. The Heavenly Passage Pillar let out a loud vibration, and although it was not much stronger than Huangfu Qi’s shot, it lasted twice as long!

This meant that while Zhao Wuji’s attack was theoretically on the same level as hers, it was stronger in practice!

The crowd gave genuine praise and compliments when they saw the attack. The advanced Heaven-tier Martial Peak Finger had lived up to its tier as an advanced Heaven-tier technique. From the pillar’s judgment, they knew how powerful it was.

“Zhao Wuji, you have lived up to your reputation! You have cultivated the Martial Peak Finger to its very peak, and you are the only person who has mastered this technique to its peak at the Fourth Passage Stage!” said Demon General Typhoon with a laugh. His voice echoed across the plaza.

Everyone agreed.

The other Demon Generals also praised Zhao Wuji, who had a wide grin from receiving so much approval. He hurriedly said to Demon General Typhoon, “I can’t accept your praise! I am only a humble junior, and it took me two whole years to cultivate the Martial Peak Finger!”

“Two years to cultivate an advanced Heaven-tier technique is an excellent achievement. You’ll have a high chance of entering the three Martial Realms one day!” Demon General Typhoon said approvingly.

“Thank you for the praise, Demon General Typhoon!”

Being the focal point of so many people’s attention made him feel extremely good, and his grin became even wider.

“He’s such a jerk! Big Brother, you must beat him! Make his face stinkier than his butt!” said Huangfu Qi.

Seeing as the crowd did not plan to continue, Huangfu Qi screamed with fury, “Stop talking! My Big Brother is next!”

Due to her young age, her voice was shrill, and it startled everyone. They all recovered from their awe of Zhao Wuji’s performance, and Demon General Typhoon smiled awkwardly. “In that case, uh ... Jiang Cheng, it’s your turn.”

Everyone suddenly remembered that Long Chen had not had his turn yet.

They knew that he was only at the First Passage Stage, and he had only gotten first place before because his body was tough. The second round did not rely on body toughness!

That was why after Zhao Wuji’s result, which was the best, everyone temporarily forgot about Long Chen.

After Huangfu Qi’s tantrum, they finally looked at him to see how he would perform. Huangfu Qi’s scream had drawn a lot of attention, so if he did not perform well, it would be very embarrassing. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Long Chen was sure he was at least on par with a Third Passage Stage cultivator, which was nowhere near bad enough to be considered embarrassing.

He finally strode towards the Heavenly Passage Pillars, and Zhao Wuji stepped back.

When they passed each other, Zhao Wuji’s mocking voice rang in Long Chen’s ears. “Do your best! If the pillar doesn’t even make a sound, it’ll be very embarrassing for you.”

Long Chen ignored him.

He only needed to use his strength to prove himself.

Long Chen approached the pillar to inspect it up close.

Suddenly, he noticed a handprint on the pillar. It was obvious that someone had hit it with their palm, and it was three centimeters deep.

Zhao Wuji’s most powerful attack did not even leave a scratch on the pillar. Who did this? This person left behind a handprint! That’s powerful ... Long Chen thought to himself.

“That handprint was stamped by the Demon Emperor’s favorite son, Jiang Wushang, when he was at the Ninth Passage Stage. Right now, Jiang Wushang is at the three Martial Realms. No one else has been able to leave a handprint on the Heavenly Passage Pillars before attaining the Martial Realms,” said the Demon General who was Long Chen’s examiner with his head lowered.