After the Dragon Controller and the Hand of Despair left, Fang Chen pondered. Were they just here because they thought highly of him?
Why did he see a trace of savagery in their eyes?
The Hand of Despair hid it well, but the Dragon Controller was different.
"I can't leave with them," Fang Chen screamed in his heart.
That night, Fang Chen told the governor of Tianshu Yuan about this matter. The latter's face darkened after hearing the news.
"After the Cultivation Debate, I will take you back to Tianshu Yuan immediately."
The governor of Tianshu Yuan said.
Although Fang Chen didn't know what the governor of Tianshu Yuan meant, he still nodded.
…
The next day, the competition continued.
After a night of rest, everyone's complexion became much better.
Especially Fu Jin from the Fu family in the southwest. He was eager to try. He seemed to be confident that he could fight Fang Chen.
The second round of the competition was simple. It was a two-on-one battle. Those who lost would be eliminated directly until the final winner was determined.
Unfortunately, Fang Chen was the first contestant to go on the stage.
On the martial arts platform, Fang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, waiting silently.
Drip!
Time ticked by. It seemed that no one wanted to fight Fang Chen.
After a long while, still no one went on the martial arts platform.
A smile appeared on the governor of Tianshu Yuan's face.
Yesterday's battle had shocked everyone. They didn't have the courage to challenge Fang Chen.
Rip!
Perhaps it was because of the dead silence in the square, but suddenly, footsteps were heard. Then, the void distorted, and cracks appeared.
Under everyone's gaze, Fu Jin from the Fu family jumped onto the stage.
"Tian Shu, I challenge you."
Fu Jin's voice spread throughout the square.
Suddenly, everyone in the square cheered.
After such a long time, someone finally dared to challenge Tian Shu. This was destined to be a showdown.
"Fu Jin dares to challenge Tian Shu. Does he have a trump card?"
"Maybe Fu Jin really does have a trump card. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so stupid to challenge Fang Chen."
"Let's keep watching and we'll know."
A commotion broke out as the gazes of the crowd landed on Fu Jin.
On the rostrum, the head of the Fu family in the southwest stroked his beard with a smile on his face. He seemed to be very confident in Fu Jin.
"You are no match for me."
Fang Chen said calmly.
"If it was yesterday, I, Fu Jin, wouldn't have the guts to challenge you.
However, things are different now. I, Fu Jin, am destined to become the most outstanding genius in the Despair Mainland. As for you, you are the tiger that stands in my way. "
After saying that, Fu Jin slowly took out something from his bosom.
As soon as this thing came out, it exploded with a bloody aura.
"What's that?"
"Oh my god, isn't that the Fu family's legendary Mind Fixation Pearl?"
"The legend is true. The Fu Clan really does have the Mind-Calming Pearl."
The square was in an uproar.
Everyone on the rostrum also widened their eyes.
However, when they saw it clearly, they were somewhat disappointed.
"Knockoff Mind Fixation Pearl."
"Hmph, a knockoff Mind Fixation Pearl is enough to deal with Tian Shu." The head of the Fu family snorted.
The real Mind Fixation Pearl was a legendary treasure. It was lost in the Battle of the Gods in the Antiquity Age and was never found again.
The Mind Fixation Pearl in Fu Jin's hand was just a replica of the Mind Fixation Pearl.
"Boom!"
Fu Jin didn't waste any time. He exerted force in his palm and completely activated the Mind Fixation Pearl.
A mighty Soul Dao energy surged out from the Mind Fixation Pearl and quickly enveloped Fang Chen.
"A Soul Dao attack?"
Fang Chen murmured. Immediately, he fully activated his late-King-level Primordial Spirit.
At the same time, the Soul Spiritual Art was operating at high speed in his mind.
Hiss!
The Mind Fixation Pearl was very powerful. Fang Chen's Primordial Spirit could barely resist it.
"Although your Mind Fixation Pearl is very strong, can it block one of my attacks?"
After saying that, Fang Chen displayed the Chaotic Origin Sword.
Xiu!
A dazzling sword light surged out and violently collided with the Mind Fixation Pearl.
Everyone stared at the scene with their mouths agape.
This strike would determine the final outcome.
Would Dubhe's sword technique be able to shatter the Mind Fixation Pearl's attack?
"It's useless. I've studied your sword technique. Even though it's powerful, it has certain limitations."
Fu Jin grinned. He controlled the Mind Fixation Pearl and launched an even more powerful attack.
"Is that so?"
Fang Chen said.
The Hidden Star Sword revolved in the void. The power of the Chaotic Origin Sword was completely unleashed.
The smile on Fu Jin's face disappeared abruptly and was replaced by a gloomy expression.
"Damn it."
Fu Jin cursed. He activated the Fu Clan's bloodline power and fused it with the Mind Fixation Pearl to unleash a powerful attack.
"It's useless. Everything is nothing under my sword technique."
Someone once said that all schemes and tricks were useless in front of great strength.
Now, Fang Chen was like that.
He once again displayed the power of the Chaotic Origin Sword to the world.
The Hidden Star Sword carried an unparalleled sword Qi. It easily pierced through the Mind Fixation Pearl like cutting through tofu.
Kacha!
With a boom, the Mind Fixation Pearl broke apart.
Fragments flew all over the sky. Fu Jin's body was struck by lightning and smashed to the ground.
Hu!
The square was filled with cheers. Everyone was shouting Dubhe's name to their hearts' content.
Too powerful. Dubhe once again demonstrated what a sword cultivator was, what a Sword Dao was, and what a sword technique was.
His Sword Dao was unheard of and unseen.
As for his swordsmanship, it was extremely mysterious and incomparably profound.
With just one sword, he destroyed the Mind Fixation Pearl. Even Life Ancient Realm experts would find such a technique to be a mistake.
On the rostrum, everyone was moved.
Only the Fu Clan Head had a gloomy expression. He was displeased.
In the sky, Despair Hand and Dragon Controller were carefully sizing up Fang Chen as if he was a treasure.
"Wonderful."
Despair Hand liked Fang Chen more and more. This brat's potential far exceeded his own at the same level.
If he could absorb his strength, his Divine Technique would definitely rise to a new level.
"Invincible physical body, unparalleled sword technique, and powerful Primordial Spirit."
In the crowd, the linen-clothed man looked at Fang Chen and muttered to himself, "I didn't expect to meet such a monstrous genius when I came out of seclusion."
Fang Chen's strength had completely shocked the linen-clothed man.
"What a pity. I thought I could sweep across the Despair Continent this time. Who would have thought that a Cheng Yaojin would appear halfway."
When the linen-clothed man said this, he had already given up on challenging Fang Chen.
He didn't think his strength could withstand Fang Chen's profound sword technique.
"It's not a bad choice to be friends with such a hero." The linen-clothed man grinned.
In the second round of the competition, Fang Chen left everyone in the dust. No one was his match, and his momentum was like a rainbow.
After this round of competition, his popularity had soared to the peak, and he was the center of attention.
At night.
Dubhe Mansion, in an elegant courtyard.
Fang Chen and the linen-clothed man sat on a stone bench, looking at each other.
"My name is Bu Tian." The linen-clothed man took the initiative to extend his hand and introduced himself.
Fang Chen had never heard of this name. He guessed that this person wasn't from the Despair Continent.
"I've seen Brother Dubhe's battle in the previous two rounds. You're really powerful. I, Bu Tian, admire you." Bu Tian said, "Your sword technique is unparalleled. Brother Dubhe deserves the title of the strongest genius in the Despair Continent."
Fang Chen shrugged. He had already noticed Bu Tian. The latter looked ordinary but was actually very strong.
"You came to find me just to be friends with me?" Fang Chen asked.
"That's right. After seeing Brother Dubhe's battle, I was shocked. I, Bu Tian, would like to be friends with Brother Dubhe.
Of course, it's our first meeting. If I make such a request, Brother Dubhe will inevitably be suspicious. "
Bu Tian said, "I've brought a generous gift for Brother Dubhe this time. Please take a look."
As he spoke, Bu Tian took out a jade box from his chest.
Fang Chen took the jade box, glanced at Bu Tian, and then gently opened it.
The jade box's material was very special. After opening it, Fang Chen was stunned.
"This is …"
Fang Chen's heart trembled. He was tongue-tied.
"Supreme Ancestral Eyes?"
He almost cried out. He didn't expect Bu Tian to give him the Supreme Ancestral Eyes.
"This pair of Supreme Ancestral Eyes came from the Insect Demon.
Since I want to be friends with Brother Dubhe, I can't be stingy with my gift. I killed the Insect Demon while I was at it, "Bu Tian said with a smile.
While he was shocked, Fang Chen also had a new understanding of Bu Tian.
After digging out the Supreme Ancestral Eyes, it could be preserved in perfect condition. This jade box was probably not simple.
And Bu Tian could casually take it out. This person's identity was really thought-provoking.