Ding — —
Suddenly, the protective shield of the entire arena shattered inch by inch, and a monstrous Sword Essence burst out in an instant.
In the air above the Major League Arena, a five-clawed golden dragon appeared.
Its feet stepped upon the seven stars, and countless clouds swirled around it.
Its majestic presence threatened to crush the entire world.
"Boom!" Chu Cheng's body flew out and directly fell out of the stage.
The giant dragon in the sky only appeared for a moment, but the monstrous sword intent still lingered in the air.
Even Chu Dong, a peak ninth level Adept, staggered back a few steps from the edge of the arena. He struggled to regain his footing, and his eyes flashed with fear. He flew toward Chu Cheng, who had been knocked off the arena.
The golden light faded, and the Seven Swords became seven streaks of light. They flew toward the Pharmacist, pierced her head, and disappeared.
Deep in the Pharmacist's eyes, a golden light flickered. She retracted her aura, and went silent.
Her qipao fluttered in the absence of wind, but the wind only gently tugged at the hem. Her hands were clasped behind her back, and she floated like an immortal.
Her pale cheeks were flushed with a faint blush, making her look even more beautiful.
No one was sitting in the competitors' resting area. Everyone had risen to their feet, and for a moment, their eyes were as wide as saucers. This fight had been too shocking.
The battle prowess Chu Cheng had displayed had exceeded the understanding of many people.
His last attack had been at the peak of ninth level.
And yet he had lost. He hadn't even been able to hurt his opponent.
This was the Pharmacist, a member of Skyfire Avenue.
Even Skyfire Avenue's own Adepts were dumbfounded by what they saw, let alone the other Adepts.
Disbelief filled their faces.
In the stands, the Accountant and the Barber hugged each other, trembling with fear.
"Is … is she even human?" The Barber's voice was shaky.
He'd always thought he was strong, but first he'd lost to Lan Jue.
Now, seeing the Pharmacist's full power, a wave of fear washed over him.
He wasn't a Paragon, they were both ninth level Adepts. Why was there such a huge gap between them?
The Accountant wasn't even as good as he was, especially when he'd unleashed the sword's will.
He was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
He could clearly feel that if the sword intent was directed at him, then even with the secret treasure his grandfather had given him, he would still die!
One sword shook the universe.
Even on the rostrum.
At this moment, it was also deathly silent.
Both Archangel Metatron and Fallen Angel Lucifer wore dark expressions on their faces.
Even they, who were infinitely close to becoming Paragons, were not confident they could defeat the Pharmacist.
Skyfire Avenue was much scarier than they had imagined.
The Terminator let out a long sigh. He looked at the excited Jun 'er with a complicated expression.
He didn't know what to say anymore.
And the Gourmet?
The Gourmet was just as shocked.
If he hadn't become a Paragon, he would've died.
One on one, he might not be able to beat the Pharmacist!
This was the first time the Pharmacist had revealed her true strength.
Even against the two Citadels, she hadn't been able to do this.
Chu Cheng crawled to his feet, his face ashen. His nose and mouth were streaked with blood, but he was in good spirits.
His eyes were bright.
Chu Dong supported his son, carefully feeling the changes in his body.
He breathed a sigh of relief when he was sure he was fine.
"Failure is the mother of success.
Don't think too much about it. "It was rare for him to comfort his son.
However, Chu Cheng's eyes were focused on the Pharmacist as she floated down from the arena. He couldn't help but sigh in admiration. "So beautiful, just like the woman of my dreams."
Slap! Chu Dong's mouth twitched as he slapped the kid across the face.
The Pharmacist calmly returned to the waiting area. When she entered, all eyes followed her.
However, she sat down as if nothing had happened. She didn't leave as she had before.
Lan Jue's eyes narrowed. Everything the Pharmacist had done flashed through his mind. He was no less shocked than anyone else, perhaps even more so.
He was starting to understand what kind of power the Pharmacist had used.
The seven golden swords must have been a form of ancient martial arts.
If he wasn't mistaken, it had to be the Big Dipper.
The Celestial Master Qian had made his name.
Legend had it that the Celestial Master of Heaven was a sword immortal, able to take a man's life from a thousand miles away with a flying sword. The Pharmacist had already admitted that she was the inheritor of the Celestial Master's legacy.
But he didn't know if the Big Dipper was a real sword, or if it was a manifestation of pure energy.
What powerful strength!
The first round wasn't over yet, and the other three matches were still in progress. However, the Pharmacist and her team had clearly had a hand in that.
The matches had been interrupted for a while, but now they were resuming.
The Beautician had fallen short. Her illusions had failed to overcome the Dark Sorcerer's curse, or perhaps she wasn't so determined to win. In the end she lost and was eliminated.
Skyfire Avenue had lost one more competitor.
However, the Beautician, the Barber and the Coffee Master were among the weaker Adepts who had come to Skyfire Avenue.
The first round was over, but the audience was still silent.
They were obviously shocked, or more accurately, scared out of their wits.
That terrifying aura of swordsmanship, the dragon that had appeared in the sky, had left a deep impression on them.
Only now did they understand the extent of the combat power of these contestants without the protective shield.
He was too strong, too strong.
That destructive power indeed had the taste of destroying the heavens and extinguishing the earth!
Chu Cheng staggered back to his seat.
No one looked down on him because of his defeat. The Pharmacist's display of power was a testament to his abilities.
Chu Cheng gave the Pharmacist a thumbs-up, his eyes full of praise.
But the Pharmacist didn't so much as glance in his direction. She sat there quietly, her eyes fixed on the arena.
"Ah Jue, you're bragging." Chu Cheng said weakly to Lan Jue.
"Oh?
How am I bragging? "Lan Jue asked curiously.
Chu Cheng snorted. "I don't believe you when you say she's the mother of your child.
This Pharmacist is strong. You're right, she's at least as strong as the boss.
When she used the Seven Swords as One, I thought she was scarier than the boss.
The boss is frightening in his ability to set up traps, like a dense net. You can't hide, you'll always fall into his grasp.
But this Pharmacist is domineering. She doesn't use any fancy tricks, she's direct and direct.
Why would someone as strong as her be willing to give birth to a child?
At her level, having a child will affect her chances of breaking through to Paragon. I'm fine with you bragging, but don't tell anyone else!
If you do, you'd better be careful. "
Lan Jue blinked at Chu Cheng's words. Yes!
The Pharmacist was willing to give birth to a child for her husband. That showed how deep their relationship was.
A trace of envy flashed in his heart for no reason.
It was a pity that her husband had disappeared. Otherwise, they would have been a very happy family.
Chu Cheng assumed Lan Jue's lies had been exposed, so he kept his silence. "I may have lost, but I didn't lose. If you don't believe me, I'll be in the headlines tomorrow.
I'm convinced I lost to the Pharmacist, and I bet she'll be the champion.
Constantine or whatever, they're nothing compared to her sword. "
Lan Jue's voice was soft. "Aren't you injured?
Why are you still so talkative? Get some rest, I'm off to the tournament. "
His opponent was the Angel of the Moon, Sariel.
Lan Jue rose to her feet and walked towards the ring.
The fight between Chu Cheng and the Pharmacist had left a deep impression on her.
Not only because of the Pharmacist's strength, but also because of Chu Cheng.
Even without using protogenia, Chu Cheng had displayed such power. It was something Lan Jue would never have guessed.
Her second brother's potential was incredible.
The first was a single blade, the second two as one, and the third as one. All three in a row.
Lan Jue wasn't sure she could withstand it.
That dagger in his hand was no ordinary weapon. It was likely the Hades bloodline's Paragon's Armament.
Otherwise, the Pharmacist's Big Dipper Blade wouldn't have been tainted by it.
Without that strange grey dagger, the Pharmacist wouldn't have needed to use her full strength.
He had a Paragon's Armament, but what about her?
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. Her hand went to her chest.
The fight between Chu Cheng and the Pharmacist had been a boon to Lan Jue. At the very least, the audience had forgotten to boo him.
Things had been better these past few days, but every time Lan Jue took the stage the audience would jeer at him.
Round after round, he was on his way to the eighth.
The Angel of the Moon, Sariel, floated onto the stage with a thoughtful look in her eyes.
At their level, watching a battle between powerhouses was very beneficial to their own comprehension and cultivation.
Now that the fight was about to begin, it was also beneficial to them. They would be able to experience what they'd just seen and combine it with their own abilities.
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I've always liked the Pharmacist. Strong, wise.
(To be continued)