"The two of them are finally facing each other!"
While Mu Chen and Huang Xuanzhi stood in confrontation, the Divine Beast Clans outside the Deification Pool also felt their spirits trembling as they looked at the mirror with radiant eyes.
These two people could be considered the two strongest people in the battle for the Deification Pool this time. Their clash would be a true battle between dragons and tigers.
"I wonder if Mu Chen, who wreaked havoc in the Ancient Buddha Clan, is stronger, or is the Phoenix Clan's genius stronger?"
"Of course it's Huang Xuanzhi!
Didn't you see how he dealt with Kong Ling 'er's group of three? "
"Indeed, Huang Xuanzhi's bearing was too shocking. Kong Ling 'er's group of three can be considered geniuses of the Supreme Divine Beast Clans, but they couldn't even resist Huang Xuanzhi."
Everyone sighed. Huang Xuanzhi's actions were too shocking. Although no one had ever underestimated Huang Xuanzhi, they were still shocked when they saw him fight.
Thus, the majority of the Divine Beast Clans were optimistic about Huang Xuanzhi, and they didn't think that Mu Chen was qualified to compete with him.
"After today, Mu Chen's reputation will become Huang Xuanzhi's stepping stone, and Huang Xuanzhi will ascend to the pinnacle of the Great Thousand World's elites."
Tian Huang could clearly hear the whispers in the surroundings and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes. Although Mu Chen's reputation wasn't small, Huang Xuanzhi's actions had also shocked him.
It was no wonder why the Phoenix Clan would have such high hopes for such a genius.
"But even if Mu Chen can't defeat Huang Xuanzhi, he can still escape with Jiu You. As long as he can protect Jiu You's bloodline, I don't mind giving up on the Quasi-Saint Blood Essence!" Tian Huang muttered in his heart.
Although the Quasi-Saint Blood Essence was tempting, there wasn't any meaning in having it without the Undying Bird's bloodline.
Hualala!
In the depths of the ocean, Huang Xuanzhi crossed his arms before his body slowly rose into the sky with his golden wings unfurled. Every single flap of his wings would cause the ocean to surge with myriad waves.
An indescribably powerful pressure was emitted from his body, covering a radius of a few thousand li.
Under this pressure, even someone of Jiu You's strength felt as if he was carrying a mountain, and he was unable to move at all.
Mu Chen waved his hand and a Spiritual Energy enveloped Jiu You, pushing the latter out of Huang Xuanzhi's pressure before a chill slowly gathered in his eyes.
His robes fluttered in the wind as spiritual light condensed on his body. His body of flesh and blood instantly turned into a dazzling spirit body. It looked as if it was made of gemstones and was indestructible.
Although Mu Chen had defeated an Initial Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm Elder in the Ancient Buddha Clan, Huang Xuanzhi's Initial Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm wasn't the same.
Just like how Mu Chen could defeat those above his cultivation, Huang Xuanzhi could also do the same. Even if he was only in the Initial Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm, he had no lack of Middle Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns that were defeated by him.
Both of them had extremely illustrious battle achievements, but today, only one of them would have the last laugh.
Huang Xuanzhi opened his eyes with a golden lustre surging in them. In the next moment, he stretched his finger out and tapped the sky.
Sizzle!
Sizzle! Along with his finger pointing down, the pair of golden wings on his back suddenly burst out with golden lustre. Every single lustre was formed with a golden feather that emanated a sharp aura that could pierce through space.
The golden plume feathers formed a storm as they whizzed out. The seawater in front of them was shaken into mist.
As the golden rain reflected in his eyes, Mu Chen's expression did not change. His hands joined together and a boundless Spiritual Energy swept out, forming into a Spiritual Energy wheel that was a few thousand feet in size.
As the wheel swiftly revolved, it was like a shield that resisted the golden rain.
Clang! Clang!
A clear sound spread across the jade-green bottom of the sea. Every time they collided, there would be a deep explosion. Cracks would quietly appear in the surrounding space.
Looking at this scene, Huang Xuanzhi faintly smiled. "Your Spiritual Energy is truly more refined than most Late Phase Spirit Heavenly Sovereigns. But it's a pity that it's still lacking when compared to Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns."
Although the two of them were in a deadlock, Huang Xuanzhi could tell that the Spiritual Energy wheel was swiftly weakening from the intense clash.
That's because Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy was weaker than him in terms of condensation.
"Break for me!"
Huang Xuanzhi flicked his finger and the golden rain suddenly condensed with countless golden feathers gathering together. In just a few breaths' time, it had formed into a golden feather sword.
The sword trembled, emitting a crisp sword cry. With a swoosh, it pierced through the void.
Sizzle!
In the blink of an eye, the golden feather sword shot towards the Spiritual Energy wheel. But this time, the wheel wasn't able to do anything. It only trembled before it was torn apart.
The longsword turned into a golden beam and pointed towards the centre of Mu Chen's brows.
"An Immortal Heavenly Sovereign's Spiritual Energy truly needs to be more refined."
In his eyes, the golden light rapidly expanded as Mu Chen sighed in his heart. Thereafter, he abruptly formed seals with his hands.
The Divine Pagoda trembled in his body and boundless Spiritual Energy gushed into it. Thereafter, crystallised Spiritual Energy surged into Mu Chen's body.
A crystallised lustre shot out from Mu Chen's eyes and the Spiritual Energy pressure that burst out from his body suddenly surged.
He opened his mouth and a current of crystals whistled out. It had also turned into a longsword made of crystal Spiritual Energy and clashed with the golden longsword that was shooting towards him.
Boom!
When the two clashed, Spiritual Energy fluctuated and space collapsed. In the next moment, the two swords exploded into sparkles of light.
"His Spiritual Energy suddenly grew stronger?"
Huang Xuanzhi was a little shocked at this scene. Looking at Mu Chen, who was radiating a crystallised lustre, he squinted his eyes. At this moment, Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy was more than a level higher than before.
"Rumour has it that the Ancient Buddha Clan's pagoda can amplify Spiritual Energy, and I believe that Mu Chen has the same effect as well. But to be able to amplify his Spiritual Energy to such a degree, that means that his pagoda's grade isn't low."
Huang Xuanzhi's gaze flickered before he instantly figured it out. However, he wasn't afraid. On the contrary, he gently smiled. "Now it's interesting."
He also opened his mouth, took a deep breath, and suddenly exhaled. Immediately, golden flames swept out. The flames were extremely overbearing, and the moment they appeared, they evaporated the surrounding seawater into nothingness.
"Have a taste of my Golden Phoenix Flames!"
Sizzle!
The golden flames whistled out and turned into a massive phoenix that pounced towards Mu Chen.
The terrifying temperature had even caused space to distort. If an ordinary Spirit Heavenly Sovereign came in contact with it, they would probably be instantly incinerated into nothingness.
"Have a taste of my Spirit-Devouring Violet Flames as well!"
Mu Chen wasn't afraid as he clasped his hands together. Purple flames rose from his palms and formed into a purple fire dragon as it roared and clashed with the phoenix.
Sizzle!
The fire phoenix and purple dragon clashed, causing a violent shock wave to burst out. The seawater within a radius of ten thousand miles was reduced to vapor as it rose into the air.
As the water evaporated, the golden and violet flames started to dissipate. Huang Xuanzhi's face had turned grave at this moment. When he was dealing with Kong Ling 'er, the latter couldn't even resist his Golden Phoenix Flames. But right now, it was easily resolved by Mu Chen.
The origin of those violet flames wasn't ordinary.
"This fellow is indeed quite capable."
Huang Xuanzhi's eyes flickered as he coldly looked at Mu Chen. In the next moment, his wings flapped and he turned into afterimages with golden flames blazing on his fists.
Mu Chen sneered as purple flames rose and enveloped his body. Turning into a streak of purple light, he clashed with Huang Xuanzhi.
Boom! Boom!
At the bottom of the sea, two ghostly figures continued to clash with one another. As their fists and palms collided, terrifying shockwaves erupted, causing huge waves to surge at the bottom of the sea. Ripples of destruction spread out.
Kong Ling 'er, Lin Cang, and Xiao Tian's faces were pale as they retreated. They looked at the two silhouettes clashing with shock on their faces.
That's because they could sense that the two of them had pushed their fighting power to the limit.
What left them shocked was that Mu Chen did not retreat when facing Huang Xuanzhi, who was going all-out. On the contrary, Mu Chen was going head-on with Huang Xuanzhi. Furthermore, he wasn't at a disadvantage!
"Mu Chen is so ferocious. I never expected that he would be able to confront Huang Xuanzhi."
Lin Cang said in disbelief. Although they knew that Mu Chen's fighting power exceeded his level, they didn't think that Mu Chen could be Huang Xuanzhi's opponent.
Nodding his head, Xiao Tian's eyes were filled with fear.
Biting on her lips, Kong Ling 'er shook her head. "How can Huang Xuanzhi be so easy to deal with? He's just trying to probe Mu Chen's means. You guys have no idea how terrifying Huang Xuanzhi will be when he unleashes his full strength!"
As she spoke, Kong Ling 'er's face was covered in fear. She had personally witnessed how Huang Xuanzhi slaughtered a Middle Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign when he unleashed his full strength.
Thus, in Kong Ling 'er's view, this battle was only temporary. The moment Huang Xuanzhi loses the intention to play around, Mu Chen would be defeated by Huang Xuanzhi, just like them.
Boom!
When Kong Ling 'er had such thoughts in her heart, a thunderous roar resounded and a boundless Spiritual Energy swept out, causing the two silhouettes to be blown back a myriad feet.
"Hahaha! Great!"
Huang Xuanzhi laughed, but his eyes were cold as he looked at Mu Chen. "Mu Chen, you've truly surprised me. If you were still in the Initial Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm, I'm afraid that I wouldn't be able to do anything to you!
"But it's a pity that there's no absolute fairness in this world!
"So, this time, the one who has the last laugh will be me!"
When Huang Xuanzhi's laughter resounded, a golden radiance surged behind him and a massive golden phoenix slowly unfolded its wings.
At the same time, a pressure that caused the heavens and earth to tremble spread out in all directions.
The might of a True Phoenix was unparalleled.