In the dusky sky, Mu Chen smiled as he tossed a crimson scroll in his hand. Before him, the Firecloud King's silhouette had already dissipated, since he had lost his Battle Seal and was kicked out of the battlefield.
After a series of threats, it wasn't too difficult for Mu Chen to achieve his objective and extract the Fire Escape Art from the Firecloud King.
It wasn't too difficult for him to achieve this. After all, the Firecloud King was like a fish on the chopping board, and life and death were unpredictable in this battlefield. So even if Mu Chen wanted to heavily injure or kill him, no one could say anything.
Perhaps the Firecloud King still had the ability to fight one last time, but he would also be severely injured after that, and there might even be repercussions. The consequences were quite severe. Therefore, after struggling for a while, the Firecloud King chose the former between his God Art and his life.
"Spiritual Fire Escape Art!"
Holding onto the scroll, Mu Chen poured his Spiritual Energy into it and a massive amount of information flowed into his mind. This Fire Escape Art was only a Lesser Divine Ability, so in terms of grade, it couldn't tempt Mu Chen. However, the speed and the ability to penetrate through Spiritual Arrays piqued Mu Chen's interest. Otherwise, he wouldn't be bothered to waste time with the Firecloud King to extract this Divine Ability.
To cultivate this Spiritual Fire Escape Art, one would need to use Spiritual Energy flames, which Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy had once fused with the Undying Flames, so he could fulfill this condition.
Storing the scroll, Mu Chen was satisfied with the outcome of this battle. Not only did he obtain two Battle Seals, but he also obtained a low-grade defensive Saint Artifact and a Fire Escape Art.
"I currently have three Battle Seals, but I have to keep one for myself. So I still need two more Battle Seals to exchange for the Spiritual Trinity Battle Formation." Mu Chen muttered to himself.
"But now that I have three Battle Seals, I'm afraid that others will come knocking on my door even if I don't take the initiative. Since that's the case, I just have to set it up and wait for others to come."
With a smile, Mu Chen did not stay any longer. With a move of his body, he rushed towards the horizon and shot towards the distance. The previous location had already been destroyed by the battle, and was no longer suitable for laying down Spiritual Arrays. Therefore, he needed to change to another location.
When the battle ended in Mu Chen's location, the Spiritual Energy screen had also disappeared. But everyone was still dumbfounded as they looked at the location where the screen had disappeared.
Just a moment ago, they saw the Firecloud King chasing after Mu Chen. But who could have expected that the situation would turn around and Mu Chen would bring out a powerful Spiritual Array that forced the Firecloud King to retreat? Not only that, Mu Chen even dared to leave the Spiritual Array and charged towards the Firecloud King with his cultivation at the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm.
When they saw this scene, god-knows how many people mocked Mu Chen for not knowing the immensity of the heavens and earth. But before they could finish mocking him, their eyeballs had popped out. In just ten-odd breaths, the Firecloud King had fallen into Mu Chen's hands without any resistance.
Only a long time after the light screen disappeared did many experts recover from their shock. They looked at each other with a smear of graveness and fear in their eyes.
If they heard about the battle between Mu Chen and Xiong Ba, perhaps they might think that Mu Chen had resorted to trickery. But in this battle, the strength that Mu Chen had revealed could pose a great threat to a Greater Earth Sovereign.
"I never expected that Mu Chen's attainments in Spiritual Arrays would be so formidable. That Spiritual Array from before must have reached the Middle Rank Scholar Grade."
An expert sighed. Although they knew from the information that Mu Chen had displayed extraordinary attainments in Spiritual Arrays back in the Luo God Clan, Mu Chen's strength in Spiritual Arrays was clearly stronger than back then.
"That fellow is truly bizarre. He's clearly a Lesser Earth Sovereign, but his means aren't any inferior to a Greater Earth Sovereign. It's no wonder why he dares to participate in the Greater Earth Sovereign Battlefield. So he has some trump cards."
"Looks like he's truly a dark horse. But I wonder how dark he can be. After all, judging from the current situation, I'm afraid that he's still quite a distance away from the First Tier."
"Yeah, Ling Zhanzi, who's ranked first, has already obtained six Battle Seals."
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Whispers resounded throughout the plaza. But this time, there wasn't any contempt, since everyone knew that Mu Chen was qualified to snatch food from the Greater Earth Sovereigns.
Luo Tianshen felt relieved. Although he had some understanding of Mu Chen's means, he still couldn't help exclaiming in his heart when he witnessed how Mu Chen defeated a Greater Earth Sovereign.
According to his estimations, if he faced Mu Chen head-on, there's a high chance that he would lose.
Luo Tianshen couldn't help bitterly smiling. A few years ago, when he first met Mu Chen, the latter was unremarkable in his eyes. Although he did not look down on Mu Chen, he did not place Mu Chen with any importance in his heart.
However, who could have expected that in a short few years, the youth, who once appeared powerless in front of him, would rise to such a level and even surpass him?
Luo Tianshen sighed as he suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart and muttered to himself, "Now, let's see how far that brat can go …"
Before the Battle Palace, the West Heaven Battle Emperor cast a glance at the screen of Mu Chen and faintly smiled. "No wonder Emperor Yan allowed Mu Chen to enter the Greater Earth Sovereign Battlefield. So it turns out that he's a Middle Rank Spiritual Array Scholar."
"But this trump card only proves that he's qualified to confront ordinary Greater Earth Sovereigns. I'm afraid that it's impossible for him to obtain the championship."
The West Heaven Battle Emperor's tone was a little indifferent. If the identity of a Middle Rank Spiritual Array Scholar was Mu Chen's greatest trump card, then he was destined to lose the qualification to compete for the Seed of the Continent.
That's because Ling Zhanzi and the rest were all elites amongst the Greater Earth Sovereigns. So even if the Spiritual Array from before could deal with the Firecloud King, it wouldn't pose much of a threat to Ling Zhanzi and the rest.
Facing the West Heaven Battle Emperor's words, Emperor Yan smiled. "I feel that Little Friend Mu Chen will not let me suffer a loss for that Dragon-Phoenix Celestial Sovereign Pellet."
The West Heaven Battle Emperor squinted his eyes as he looked at the screens and nodded his head with a teasing tone. "Then this Emperor will wait and see. I hope that this brat will not disappoint Emperor Yan …"
In his view, it would already be pretty good if Mu Chen could last till the end. As for obtaining the championship, haha, perhaps the three Holy Children of the West Heaven Temple would teach him how to know his own limits.
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After Mu Chen left the battlefield, he gradually slowed down his speed. He could sense that with the number of Battle Seals in his hand reaching three, his location would also appear in the range of the other Battle Seals. So in just half an hour, he could sense several Spiritual Energy fluctuations approaching him.
"They're pretty fast."
Mu Chen inwardly said as he swiftly descended. As he waved his sleeve, countless Spiritual Seals fluttered in the sky like butterflies, before they swiftly integrated into the void.
Although Mu Chen could successfully set up the complete Nine Dragon God-Killing Array, there was still a chance of failure. So he had to make preparations beforehand. Otherwise, the other party wouldn't give him enough time to set up the Spiritual Array in a head-on battle with a Greater Earth Sovereign.
After two failures, the complete Nine Dragon God-Killing Array had once again appeared in the forest that Mu Chen was in.
He sat cross-legged on a huge ancient tree. The Nine Dragon God-Killing Array was slowly circulating, releasing powerful Spiritual Power fluctuations that caused waves of Spiritual Power to roar and sweep out continuously.
This time, he did not hide the Nine Dragon God-Killing Array, since he was trying to lure the Firecloud King. But this time, there would naturally be someone that would come knocking on his door.
Those that came knocking on his door would naturally probe every inch of it, and such a majestic Spiritual Array, no matter how well it was hidden, would still be sensed by a Greater Earth Sovereign.
Since that's the case, Mu Chen couldn't be bothered to hide it. He had directly revealed it to see who had the guts to barge in.
When the Spiritual Array was set up, Mu Chen closed his eyes and waited for his enemies.
But his wait did not last for a long time before he sensed four powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuations flying over from four different directions, before stopping in the distant sky.
The four people who had arrived at this place also sensed each other's presence. They immediately cast vigilant gazes at each other from afar. In the current battlefield, everyone could be said to be an enemy.
They quickly retracted their gazes and looked at Mu Chen, who was in the forest, before their expressions froze for a brief moment.
"Lesser Earth Sovereign?"
"It's that outsider, Mu Chen …"
"He actually set up a Spiritual Array around him. Good fellow, so that brat is a Middle Rank Spiritual Array Scholar. No wonder he dares to barge into the Greater Earth Sovereign Battlefield."
When they saw Mu Chen, their eyes flickered with different thoughts in their hearts.
"Who's interested in my Battle Seals? Feel free to come and take them."
Just when they were looking at Mu Chen from afar with a strange expression, the latter opened his eyes and a faint laughter resounded.
Hearing Mu Chen's provocation, the four of them knitted their brows, but no one made a move. That's because the powerful Spiritual Array around Mu Chen made them feel a little threatened.
Furthermore, they had their guards up against the other three, fearing that they might be taken advantage of by the others.
"If you don't dare, then leave. Don't waste my time." Seeing that they had no intentions of making a move, Mu Chen waved his hand.
"Hmph, arrogant!"
Hearing Mu Chen's words, a purple-robed Greater Earth Sovereign sneered and swept a glance at the Nine Dragon God-Killing Array around Mu Chen before looking at the three other Greater Earth Sovereigns. "If the three of you don't want to make a move, then give this opportunity to me. But the three of you have to leave first."
The three of them briefly pondered before they smiled. "So it's the Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master. I've long heard that the Purple Hill Sect is an expert in breaking Spiritual Arrays. Since you've taken a fancy to this brat, then we'll give him to you."
Finishing his words, the three of them decisively retreated. That's because they weren't sure if Mu Chen's fearlessness was real or fake. If it was real, then they would probably be badly injured if they clashed with him. If it was fake, then they would let the Purple Mountain Sect Master give it a try. At that time, when the two tigers fought, one of them would definitely be injured …
However, the three of them knew that the Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master had his guard up against them, so they did not bother hiding and left.
Sensing that the three of them had left, the Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master coldly looked at Mu Chen and sneered, "Ignorant brat, do you really think that a Spiritual Array can protect you?
I'll let you see how this Sect Master will break your Spiritual Array! "
As he spoke, he flew out and charged into the Nine Dragon God-Killing Array under Mu Chen's playful gaze.
When the three Greater Earth Sovereigns left Mu Chen's region, they stopped and closed their eyes. They could vaguely sense a violent Spiritual Energy fluctuation coming from the previous location.
"The Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master has really made a move. That brat is probably out of luck …"
They smiled as they quietly waited for the Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master and Mu Chen to be heavily injured before they could find an opportunity.
They waited for roughly the time it took for an incense to burn before their expressions changed. That's because they could sense that the violent Spiritual Energy ripples were swiftly dissipating.
"The outcome is out?
So quickly? "
The three of them were startled before their faces turned dark. It looked like they were truly intimidated by Mu Chen. That brat was clearly putting on an act.
"What a bargain for the Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master."
The three of them cursed before they burst forth at the same time and flew towards the previous location. They wanted to see if there were any more benefits to be gained.
After a long while, they approached the forest. But at this moment, more than half of the forest had already been destroyed. They stood in the sky and looked over before their pupils abruptly narrowed.
This was because they saw a young figure quietly sitting on a huge, ancient tree at the center of the sea of trees. Around him, a huge Spiritual Formation that was slightly damaged but still operating was faintly discernible.
When the three of them saw that youthful silhouette, their eyes flashed with shock. They never expected that the one standing here would be Mu Chen!
However, the Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master was nowhere to be seen. Evidently, the victor of the previous battle was Mu Chen!
The eyes of the three of them were filled with extreme solemnity and fear.
Their strength was similar to the Purple Hill Sect's Sect Master. If Mu Chen could deal with the latter in such a short time, then it wouldn't take long for him to deal with them.
"The three of you want to give it a try as well?" Mu Chen played with a Battle Seal in his hand as he gave the three of them a smile.
However, just when his smile appeared, he was shocked to see the three Greater Earth Sovereigns retreating without any hesitation. In the blink of an eye, they had disappeared into the horizon.
Looking at the sky that disappeared, Mu Chen helplessly smiled and stood up. He glanced at the Battle Seal in his hand and sighed.
"Looks like it won't be easy for me to encounter those fools again …"
That's because he knew that with the three of them escaping, his name would definitely spread throughout the Greater Earth Sovereign Battlefield.
(To be continued.)