The Dragon Arm Sovereign stood on the stage with his hands behind his back. His figure was akin to an iron pagoda. Just by standing on the stage, he emanated a mountain-like pressure that even caused the earth to tremble.
The Dragon Arm Sovereign and Oldman Ku were both top-tiered experts in the Northern Region, but his achievements were even more brilliant than Oldman Ku. It was said that even the Divine Pavilion wanted to recruit him, but they failed in the end. The Divine Pavilion sent out a Pavilion Lord, but the Pavilion Lord was in a disadvantageous position against the Dragon Arm Sovereign. Thus, one could see how powerful the Dragon Arm Sovereign was in the Northern Region.
Compared to him, although Mu Chen had some fame in the Northern Region, most people only treated him as a member of the younger generations. After all, in the eyes of many, the younger generations might have great potential, but it's impossible for them to compete with someone like the Dragon Arm Sovereign.
Thus, when the Dragon Arm Sovereign stood on the stage and faced Mu Chen, many gazes couldn't help looking at the latter. But after Jiu You's reversal, no one ridiculed him this time. Judging from the current situation, Mu Chen should have some means up his sleeves. Otherwise, it's impossible for him to provoke the Dragon Arm Sovereign with his character.
But everyone was interested to see how much of a threat could Mu Chen's means pose to the Dragon Arm Sovereign?
Under everyone's curious gazes, Mu Chen maintained a calm expression as he looked at the Dragon Arm Sovereign, who was quietly standing on the stage, and lightly smiled before his silhouette flashed and appeared on the stage.
"King Mu, you've also concealed your Spiritual Energy?
Could it be that King Mu has also broken through to the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm?
If that's the case, then I'm truly convinced today! "
The Dragon Arm Sovereign fixed his gaze on Mu Chen with a faint ridicule in his voice. Even with Jiu You as an example, he knew that Mu Chen had yet to reach the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm.
Because in such a short period of time, no matter what method Mu Chen used, it was impossible for him to break through so quickly.
Even if he really relied on a great fortuitous encounter to break through quickly, it would definitely cause his foundation to be unstable, and it would be difficult for him to make further progress in the future. So, it was nothing to worry about.
Mu Chen also sensed his intentions, but he wasn't angry.
Instead, he smiled and said softly, "Ninth grade Supremacy, I have indeed not reached it yet."
When Mu Chen spoke, the Dragon Arm Sovereign's tensed body loosened up. As long as Mu Chen wasn't a Ninth Grade Sovereign, then he wouldn't be afraid of anything that Mu Chen could do.
Voices of relief rang out in the plaza as some Kings inwardly sighed in relief. Fortunately, the Heavenly Monarchs were fine.
Fortunately, if King Mu had also stepped into the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm, how would they be able to survive?
"The Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm is hard to surpass. So even if there's an opportunity …" Mu Chen raised his head and looked at the Dragon Arm Sovereign, who had loosened up.
"So I'm still half a step away."
Boom!
Just as Mu Chen finished his last word, boundless waves of Spiritual Energy abruptly erupted from his body. In an instant, Spiritual Energy engulfed the heavens and earth, as if myriad feet of waves were rolling.
Rumbling sounds filled the heavens and earth, causing a violent gale to blow.
Mu Chen's robes fluttered in the wind with a smile on his face.
However, there was a powerful pressure emanating from his body.
The smile that appeared on the faces of the innumerable experts in the plaza froze at this moment. Sensing the powerful pressure, they felt their scalps going numb.
Judging from the Spiritual Energy fluctuation, Mu Chen had truly not stepped into the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm.
But he had already exceeded the Eighth Grade Sovereign Realm and was half-a-step into the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm!
Apparently, King Mu was already a Half Step to Ninth Grade Expert!
He was only half a step away from the genuine Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm!
The Asura King, Mountain Splitting King, and Blood Hawk King had shock written on their faces. When Mu Chen left, he had just broken through to the Sixth Grade Sovereign Realm. But in less than a year, his strength had actually soared to the Quasi-Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm?!
Jiu You's cultivation had soared to the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm, but she was, after all, a Divine Beast. The cultivation of Divine Beasts was different from humans, to begin with, so they could understand it. But how did Mu Chen improve to such a degree?
Countless experts in the plaza were speechless from the shock. It was so much so that even the three Emperors had grave expressions on their faces. Especially the Sky Vulture Emperor, who had a complicated gaze. Back then, when Mu Chen followed Jiu You to the Great Heaven Domain, he had only just refined his Sovereign Celestial Body. But after so many years, he was actually half a step away from catching up.
"Back then, this old man knew that this brat was extraordinary, but I never expected that in just a few years." The Sky Vulture Emperor sighed. According to this cultivation speed, it wouldn't be long before he was surpassed by Mu Chen.
Mu Chen's future was limitless. If he was given enough time, not to mention the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm, he might even be qualified to be on the same level as the Domain Lord.
At this moment, the Sky Vulture Emperor also understood why the Domain Lord would treat Mu Chen so differently. Perhaps there might be other reasons, but the Domain Lord's eyesight wasn't as great as the Domain Lord's. Knowing that Mu Chen had great potential, the Domain Lord did not treat him as a subordinate and treated him as a friend, despite the difference in their statuses.
But at the same time, who could have expected that Mu Chen would reach such a height in just a few years when they first met?
"Quasi-Ninth Grade Sovereign!"
Under the commotion, the Dragon Arm Sovereign's face twitched as he looked at the youthful silhouette. Although he had already predicted Mu Chen's strength, he still couldn't help being startled when the reality appeared before him.
Mu Chen was already in the Quasi-Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm at such a young age. His talent was simply unbelievable.
Furthermore, what made the Dragon Arm Sovereign feel the most disbelief was the Spiritual Energy that burst out from Mu Chen's body. It was dense and endless, as if it was endless. That also meant that Mu Chen's foundation was unimaginably stable.
In just a year's time, Mu Chen's strength had soared by three grades. Even if he had consumed a Divine Treasure, it wouldn't be easy for him to control his Spiritual Energy. But right now, the boundless Spiritual Energy was under Mu Chen's control as if it was his own arm. There wasn't any chaos in it.
"This brat …" The Dragon Arm Sovereign knitted his brows with a smear of fear in the depths of his eyes. He had completely retracted the contempt that he had before. That's because the Mu Chen before him was too bizarre that he couldn't help but treat him seriously.
"Looks like King Mu came prepared!"
The Dragon Arm Sovereign took a deep breath to suppress the emotions in his heart and his face gradually turned calm. Now wasn't the time to consider how Mu Chen's strength soared so quickly and his Spiritual Energy was so stable. For the sake of obtaining more authority and resources in the Great Heaven Domain, he couldn't let go of the Emperor's position.
Fortunately, although Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy was stable, he was still in the Quasi-Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm. There was still a considerable gap between him and a genuine Ninth Grade Sovereign.
As long as he didn't underestimate Mu Chen, he should be able to suppress Mu Chen with his strength today.
Thinking about it, the Dragon Arm Sovereign looked at Mu Chen without any expression. "It's truly rare for King Mu to reach the Quasi-Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm at such a young age. But if you want me to give up the Emperor's position, then we'll have to see if you're capable enough!"
Buzz!
When the Dragon Arm Sovereign finished speaking, his eyes flickered with boundless Spiritual Energy sweeping across the horizon, causing gales to blow and clouds to surge. The heavens and earth had turned dark and the ground beneath his feet had started to tremble, as if it was wailing.
The Dragon Arm Sovereign's robust physique started to expand with an indescribable pressure spreading out that made others feel suffocated.
The Spiritual Energy pressure that burst out from Mu Chen's body had also been erased at this moment. The Dragon Arm Sovereign's aura was domineering, akin to a god of war that no one dared to provoke.
The Dragon Arm Sovereign had revealed his astonishing strength the moment he made his move. The pressure from his domineering aura was even stronger than Oldman Ku's.
Under countless respectful gazes, the Dragon Arm Sovereign slowly clenched his fists and a boundless spiritual lustre burst out, forming into countless ancient and cryptic spiritual runes on the surface of his body. His arms also blossomed with a crimson lustre that vaguely emitted a draconic roar that shook the heavens and earth.
Boom!
The Dragon Arm Sovereign's arms trembled and the clothes on his arms were reduced to ashes. His arms were as thick as a child's waist with crimson dragon scales on them. His fingers had also gradually turned sharp like dragon claws.
Looking at the Dragon Arm Sovereign's arms, even the Sky Vulture Emperor and Spiritual Pupils Emperor's faces changed with fear in their eyes. It was said that the Dragon Arm Sovereign possessed the power of the Dragon Clan. He had once fought with an Initial Phase Ninth Grade Sovereign and destroyed his opponent's Sovereign Celestial Body with the power of his arms.
Thus, many Initial Phase Ninth Grade Sovereigns were extremely fearful of the Dragon Arm Sovereign, since the power of his arm was indescribably overbearing.
Evidently, that fellow had placed great importance on Mu Chen, so he had revealed his arms without any hesitation. Evidently, he was intending to go all-out and defeat Mu Chen.
"That fellow is truly cautious. Looks like Mu Chen is in danger now."
The Sky Vulture Emperor and the rest exchanged a look with grave expressions. With Mu Chen's cultivation at the Quasi-Ninth Grade Sovereign, he probably wouldn't be able to gain any advantage from the dragon arms.
Under the countless grave gazes, Mu Chen deeply inhaled a mouthful of air as blazing flames gathered in the depths of his pitch-black pupils.
"The power of dragon arms?"
Mu Chen muttered to himself as he slowly clenched his fists. The dark-golden True Dragon and Phoenix Spirits on his arms had also slowly opened their eyes at this moment.
Let me see whether the power of your dragon arm or the power of my True Dragon and True Phoenix is superior.
(To be continued.)