"Get lost!"
Mu Chen's cold roar was enveloped by boundless Spiritual Energy as it swept out like a tidal wave. It was so much so that even the water of the Heavenly Lake fluctuated along with it.
The spectators in the distance immediately dodged the wave and looked at Mu Chen's silhouette with shock in their eyes.
They never expected that facing someone like Xia Yu, Mu Chen's reply would be so simple and crude. Furthermore, he did not even give any face to Xia Yu.
That's Xia Yu, the Crown Prince of the Xia Empire, ranked fourth on the Expert Ranking!
In the entire younger generation of the Greatlaw Continent, there weren't many that could surpass Xia Yu. Furthermore, Xia Yu's reputation didn't come from his identity, but from the numerous bloody battles he had experienced.
Facing such a figure, even Jia Louluo and Su Qingyin would have to be cautious.
"That Mu Chen is too domineering." An expert couldn't help muttering with a teasing tone. Although Mu Chen had been in the limelight recently, he was still lacking compared to a veteran genius like Xia Yu.
"Yeah, but Mu Chen isn't simple to be able to come this far at his age."
"Haha, how can Mu Chen be simple since he can obtain the identity of a Golden Dragon Disciple?
If Xia Yu really wants to fight, I feel that it's hard to predict the outcome. "There were also some who didn't like Xia Yu, but they were more interested in Mu Chen.
"What a joke. How can Mu Chen's identity as a Golden Dragon Disciple be comparable to Xia Yu?
I don't think he must have found a flaw in the Dragon Ascension Gate and obtained it by luck. "
"… …"
As the low murmurs spread out in the distance, a figure suddenly appeared in the distance.
Xia Yu still had his arms crossed as he stood on the Golden Dragon Plaque.
He stared at Mu Chen, the smile on his face slowly receding.
"It's been a long time since I met a young man who dared to be so arrogant in front of me." Xia Yu's eyelids drooped slightly as he said indifferently.
"Now we've met."
Mu Chen said nonchalantly. This Xia Yu had targeted him time and time again. Furthermore, he would use vicious methods whenever he had the chance. If it wasn't for the fact that he just wanted to obtain the Baptism of the Heavenly River as soon as possible, he would have attacked him long ago. However, this guy was actually trying to snatch the Heavenly River Crystal from his hands.
This time, Mu Chen did not intend to let it go so easily.
A cold glint flashed across Xia Yu's eyes. He nodded and said, "Fine, since you're sincerely seeking death, I'll fulfill your wish. When the time comes, I'll return your corpse to the Great Heaven Domain."
"It's still hard to say who will be the one giving who." Mu Chen smiled.
He did not give in.
"It seems like the spirit formation around you has given you a lot of confidence."
Xia Yu laughed mockingly. From his point of view, the reason why Mu Chen dared to provoke him like this was because he was surrounded by layers of Spiritual Arrays.
But doesn't this kid know that although the Spiritual Array is strong, it still requires someone to step into its range?
Only then would he be able to unleash his full power?
In the face of a Spiritual Array Master's Spiritual Arrays, anyone with a normal brain would be able to see through them.
Therefore, if this Mu Chen wanted to provoke him, he would not be so stupid as to take the initiative to step into it.
The idea of letting him walk into the trap on his own was probably a miscalculation.
This was especially the case for the outermost layer of the Spiritual Array that Mu Chen had arranged. Even Xia Yu felt his heart palpitating slightly. If he were to barge in, even with his arrogance, Xia Yu did not feel that he would be able to easily break through the array.
In response to Xia Yu's mocking laughter, the corner of Mu Chen's mouth rose into a mocking smile. "You have the guts to provoke me, but you're afraid of the slightest thing. The crown prince of the Great Xia Empire is truly pitiful."
When Xia Yu heard this, his face instantly turned cold. His gaze was akin to the edge of a blade as he stared at Mu Chen, as if he wanted to slice the latter into a thousand pieces.
However, Mu Chen paid no attention to him. With a faint smile, he said, "Since the crown prince of the Great Xia Empire is so weak, I'll suffer a little this time, lest others say that I used Spiritual Arrays to bully you."
As he spoke, the Golden Dragon Plaque beneath his feet slowly floated out of the envelopment of the Spiritual Arrays.
Mu Chen naturally wasn't being careless by giving up on the Spiritual Array fortress. He knew that Xia Yu wouldn't have the guts to step in, so he would continue to delay. However, Mu Chen clearly did not wish for that to happen. Time was precious and he had to seize every second to capture the Spirits of the Heavenly Lake. Furthermore, it was impossible for him to guard the Spiritual Array and not take a step out. After all, if he forced Xia Yu into a corner, he might shamelessly use underhanded means to lure some Spirits of the Heavenly Lake over to attack the Spiritual Array. At that time, it would be disadvantageous for Mu Chen.
Therefore, he might as well take the initiative and place the Spiritual Array fortress at the back to guard against any mishaps.
"Tsk tsk, Mu Chen actually gave up on the Spiritual Array. He's truly confident."
When the spectators saw this scene, they couldn't help exclaiming out. After all, giving up on the means that he excelled in to fight against a powerful enemy required too much courage and confidence.
"On the other hand, Xia Yu is too petty. He's the Crown Prince of the Xia Empire, but he's so cowardly. No wonder he can't compare to Jia Louluo and Su Qingyin." Someone shook his head.
"Yeah."
Evidently, Mu Chen's actions had caused many to exclaim out in admiration, causing them to look down on Xia Yu a little.
When Xia Yu heard the disparaging words that resounded from afar, his face turned ashen. He never expected that Mu Chen would place him in a position of contempt with just a single step.
Even if he won this battle, there would probably be people saying that it wasn't an honorable victory. But if he lost, he would become a stepping stone for Mu Chen. Regardless of the outcome, he had already lost half the battle.
"You're truly a schemer!"
Xia Yu's face was dark. He never expected that a moment of hesitation would cause him to fall into Mu Chen's rhythm. That brat might be young, but he's as cunning as a fox. It's no wonder why even Xia Hong fell in his hands and was even scammed out of an IOU.
Mu Chen lightly smiled in response. Since you want me to give up my means, then you will naturally have to pay a price.
Although the public opinion was disadvantageous to him, Xia Yu wasn't an ordinary person. Thus, he took a deep breath and suppressed the rage in his heart.
Thereafter, he looked at Mu Chen without any expression in his eyes.
A dense killing intent spread out from his eyes.
Evidently, he had already made up his mind.
He wanted to cripple Mu Chen here.
Xia Yu's arms slowly hung down and a boundless Spiritual Energy suddenly burst out from his body like a volcano. The Spiritual Energy surged and even the lake that weighed a thousand catties was forcefully pushed away, forming a vacuum around him.
A powerful spiritual pressure was emitted from his body.
When the spectators sensed the Spiritual Energy pressure, their faces couldn't help changing.
This was a true Perfected Ninth Rank, and even among Perfected Ninth Rank, it was close to the top.
Xia Yu truly had the capability to charge into the Earth Sovereign Realm. It looked like Mu Chen was probably doomed this time.
"I will let you know that in the face of absolute power, all schemes are useless.
It's extremely laughable. "
Xia Yu's expression was indifferent. Soon after, he formed a palm with one hand and ferociously chopped down at Mu Chen from afar.
Rumble!
The moment his palm fell, a vast amount of Spiritual Energy gathered over.
Under his palm, it turned into a giant dragon that emitted a noble aura.
It was as if he was the ruler of the people.
"Grand Xia, Heavenly Son's Divine Palm!"
Xia Yu struck out with his palm.
That palm contained the Dragon Aura of the Xia Empire.
It was like a sovereign that commanded the world with a domineering might. Under this palm, even ordinary Ninth Grade Sovereigns would have their courage shattered and wouldn't dare to face it.
Xia Yu had revealed his powerful strength the moment he made his move.
Boom!
The giant dragon had turned into a dragon seal palm that shattered space and pressed down towards Mu Chen. The Heavenly Son's Aura was gathered on it, looking noble and domineering.
Mu Chen raised his head. Xia Yu's palm might seem casual, but not to mention an Initial Phase Ninth Grade Sovereign, even a Pinnacle Ninth Grade Sovereign wouldn't dare to face it head-on.
"A puny Empire dares to proclaim itself as the Heavenly Son?"
Mu Chen maintained a calm expression. If the Xia Empire could rule the entire Greatlaw Continent, then the Heavenly Son's Aura that they could nurture would be terrifying. But it was a pity that the Xia Empire was only a local overlord in the Greatlaw Continent. It was still too far away to suppress others.
Roar!
Mu Chen joined his palms together and a dazzling golden lustre burst out from his body. As the golden lustre whistled, everyone could see the silhouettes of a True Dragon and Phoenix appearing behind Mu Chen. As they soared, there was an indescribable prestige spreading out.
It was the prestige of the True Dragon and Phoenix Clan, the rulers of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. They stood at the pinnacle of the Great Thousand World, and their prestige was even more terrifying than the Heavenly Son's Aura of the Xia Empire.
"Dragon and Phoenix Palms that rule all living things."
The True Dragon and Phoenix resided in Mu Chen's pupils as he threw a palm forth. The True Dragon and Phoenix Spirits behind him whistled out and coiled around his palm before turning into golden beams of light and shot out.
Rumble!
Two gigantic fists pierced through space, each emitting a noble and dignified aura as they collided with a huge dragon on each side.
The two terrifying forces clashed together.
The True Dragon and Phoenix Spirits pounced forth and clashed with the Heavenly Son's Dragon.
Boom! Boom!
Boom! The river rippled, but Xia Yu's face was a little unsightly. That's because he saw the Heavenly Son's Dragon swiftly weakening under the attacks of the True Dragon and Phoenix Spirits.
Although the Heavenly Son's Dragon that he had cultivated was tyrannical, it was clearly weaker than the True Dragon and Phoenix Spirits. If it wasn't for his Spiritual Energy being stronger than Mu Chen's, the Heavenly Son's Dragon would have collapsed by now.
"I never expected that you would possess the True Dragon and Phoenix Spirits!"
Xia Yu's gaze was dark, but there was also a smear of greed in his eyes. If he could obtain the True Dragon's Spirit and devour it with the Heavenly Son's Aura, then his fighting strength would definitely be greatly enhanced.
"That brat must die today!"
Killing intent surged in Xia Yu's eyes. Shortly after, he waved his hand and swiftly recalled the Heavenly Son's Dragon, which was weakening, before stomping his feet. Myriad feet of brilliance burst out behind him and a massive silhouette was swiftly formed.
That silhouette was donned in a golden dragon robe with a crown on his head. He was like the ruler of all lifeforms, emanating a noble aura that made him inviolable.
When many experts saw that silhouette, their eyes abruptly narrowed as they exclaimed, "That's the Heavenly Son's Celestial Body?"
On the 99 Rankings of Sovereign Celestial Bodies, the Heavenly Son's Celestial Body was ranked 40th!
(To be continued.)