A powerful Spiritual Energy gushed out from An Ran's body like a flood. Behind her, the giant icy-blue eagle spread its wings and even the air froze. A chilling aura filled the hall.
This chilling aura was even more powerful than the Mysterious Spirithail Dragon's chilling aura.
"Even if you lose, you should be proud to have forced me to summon the Northern Golden-Striped Eagle."
Although An Ran's face was cold, the way she looked at Mu Chen was a lot more solemn. No matter what, the strength that the latter had displayed had shocked her. Furthermore, she did not forget that Mu Chen was only at the Spirit Stage Middle Phase. If he advanced to the Heavenly Fusion Stage in the future, he would probably surpass her.
An Ran had always said that strength was everything. Therefore, after she found out about Mu Chen's strength, she finally put away her disdain for him and treated him as an opponent of the same level.
"Then, senior sister, please give me some pointers. However, I don't want to admit defeat right now."
Mu Chen felt the surging power within his body and said with a fiery gaze. The power within his body gave him the urge to roar towards the sky. He needed a hearty battle!
An Ran let out a cold snort, and an icy-blue light swept out from her body. The giant icy-blue eagle behind her flapped its wings, and within the blue light, An Ran's delicate body slowly merged with the giant icy-blue eagle.
Screech!
When she merged with the giant icy-blue eagle's body, the eagle's eyes suddenly burst out with an astonishing sharpness. At this moment, the giant icy-blue eagle seemed to have a life of its own. It screeched towards the sky and a tidal wave of Spiritual Energy rippled out.
Crack.
Layers of ice formed around its body and even the moisture in the air was frozen.
A cold roar suddenly sounded out from within the giant icy-blue eagle's body. Immediately, the giant icy-blue eagle flapped its wings and soared into the sky. Layers of frost continuously grew from its body. From afar, it looked like a lifelike ice sculpture.
However, this ice sculpture was filled with fatal danger.
"Frozen Wings!"
When the giant icy-blue hawk was completely covered in ice, it suddenly flapped its wings and turned into a dazzling icy-cold pillar of light that frantically swooped down towards Mu Chen.
Bang!
The air exploded as it swooped down. Cold air filled the air and layers of frost appeared along the path it swooped down. It was like a path of ice.
Everyone could feel how terrifying An Ran's diving attack was.
It was as if a ferocious creature from the Northern Sea had descended upon the world, bringing with it the boundless coldness of the frozen earth.
Mu Chen lifted his head, his black pupils reflecting the incoming giant icy-blue eagle. However, there was not the slightest bit of fear in his eyes. Instead, the scorching flames in his eyes burned even more intensely.
"Then let's have a good fight!"
The smile at the corner of Mu Chen's mouth turned somewhat arrogant. Fiercely stomping his feet on the ground, his figure explosively soared into the sky. Pitch-black Spiritual Energy swept out like flames, enveloping his entire body.
Xiong Xiong.
The pitch-black Spiritual Energy crazily expanded. From afar, it looked like thick black smoke soaring into the sky. Behind him, it formed a long black light tail. As the Spiritual Energy surged, it was extremely shocking.
In the huge hall, two light figures, one above and one below, whizzed past and fiercely collided against each other.
In the freshmen hall, countless freshmen watched this scene with shock in their eyes. They never expected that when facing An Ran's fierce attack, Mu Chen did not show any signs of dodging. Instead, he chose to face it head-on.
At this moment, Zhou Ling and the others had already finished their battle. Their expressions were also grave as they watched this scene. The strength that Mu Chen displayed had also shocked them. Although this guy's strength seemed to be at the Spirit Stage Middle Phase, he was able to unleash strength that surpassed theirs time and time again.
Shi Jingtian and his brother's eyes were also a bit gloomy. At this moment, Mu Chen's strength was obviously much more tyrannical than when he fought against Shi Jingtian.
"No matter what tricks you have up your sleeves, you won't be able to win against a true Heavenly Fusion Stage powerhouse head-on!" The two of them secretly gritted their teeth as they stared at the light screen.
"Brother Mu, do your best!"
Mo Ling and the others were also extremely nervous as they stared at the black flames that were rushing out of the light screen. They clenched their fists tightly.
Boom!
Under countless nervous gazes, the black and blue lights within the huge hall finally collided with each other like two meteorites.
The black flames and the icy-blue light raged wildly. The Spiritual Energy within the entire huge hall seemed to have completely gone berserk.
As the astonishing chilling aura rushed over, the chilling aura caused a thin layer of frost to form on Mu Chen's body. At this moment, the dense black flames appeared to be suppressed by it.
Black flames surged within Mu Chen's eyes and a low roar seemed to resound from his throat. Dark-black Spiritual Energy mixed with the black flames erupted from his body in an earth-shattering manner.
The frost on his body instantly turned into nothingness.
Screech!
At this moment, a clear cry rang out from within Mu Chen's body. The cry was filled with arrogance and majesty, as if it was the king of all birds.
The giant icy-blue hawk trembled under the clear cry. Although it had been refined, it could still feel a kind of pressure coming from within Mu Chen's body.
Dark-black Spiritual Energy crazily gathered on the surface of Mu Chen's body. At this moment, it seemed to have formed into a giant bird with black wings. The giant bird spread its wings and black flames suddenly swept out.
Bang!
Bang! Overbearing jet-black Spiritual Energy transformed into a mysterious black bird as it charged forward. Black flames surged, instantly evaporating the chilling chill coming from the giant icy-blue hawk.
A trace of horror finally flashed across the eyes of the giant icy-blue hawk. An Ran could sense an extremely astonishing heat sweeping over.
The heat caused the Spiritual Energy within her body to boil, as if it was about to combust.
"Break!"
Mu Chen's black eyes were filled with chilliness as an icy roar exploded out.
Boom!
The illusory black bird that was burning with black flames flapped its wings. Black flames surged and, with a loud bang, it broke through the layers of ice armour of the giant icy-blue hawk. In the end, it turned into a ray of black light and penetrated through.
The black flames surged up like thick smoke. At this moment, the giant icy-blue hawk was covered in cracks, before it exploded. As blue light flickered, An Ran's figure appeared, thick disbelief still lingering on her lovable face.
The dense jet-black Spiritual Energy around Mu Chen slowly dissipated. Although there was still a trace of paleness on his face, the expression in his eyes was exceptionally bright.
Within the giant hall, two rays of light suddenly appeared, enveloping both Mu Chen and An Ran. As the rays of light dissipated, the two figures disappeared from the giant hall.
In the freshman hall, the entire hall was silent as they stared at the slowly dissipating light screen. Everyone's eyes were wide open, filled with disbelief.
They couldn't believe that Mu Chen had actually broken through An Ran's extremely astonishing attack!
"Amazing."
Zhou Ling and the others also sighed. Their tone was filled with admiration. They had fought with Mu Chen in the Spiritual Road before, but they did not form any grudges. It could be considered as a hurried fight. Therefore, they had never truly experienced how terrifying Mu Chen was. They could only sense that he was extraordinary from some of his deeds.
But now that they had witnessed it with their own eyes, they could truly feel the pressure that the slender and handsome young man brought about.
Shi Jingtian and Shi Jingtian's expressions were a bit ugly, but they did not say anything. It was obvious that their hearts were somewhat shaken. Previously, An Ran's attack was something that even if they teamed up, it would be difficult for them to withstand. However, Mu Chen was able to do it. Furthermore, he was only at the Spirit Stage Middle Phase …
They did not know how Mu Chen was able to achieve such a feat. However, this did not prevent them from feeling fear towards Mu Chen. The latter finally made them understand that even if he was expelled from the Spiritual Road, even if he did not receive the Spiritual Road's Empowerment, he was still the Blood Calamity that countless geniuses were afraid of in the Spiritual Road.
"Haha, Brother Mu won!"
Mo Ling and the others burst into cheers. Sun 'Er also clapped her white and tender hands. There was an unconcealable joy on her young and tender face.
Luo Li replied with a faint smile. Her willow leaf like eyebrows curved like crescent moons, while her glass-like eyes flickered with happiness and a little bit of pride. The youth that she would often think of in her heart was indeed extraordinary.
In the main hall, two rays of light appeared. Mu Chen and An Ran appeared. The coldness on the latter's pretty face had already disappeared and was replaced with a complicated expression. She glanced at Mu Chen before turning to Old Bai and said: "I lost."
Beside her, the seniors also secretly grinned as they looked at Mu Chen. This kid was really not simple. He was actually able to make An Ran admit defeat.
"There are some powerful figures among the freshmen this time." They looked at each other and saw the same thoughts in each other's eyes.
Old Bai smiled as he nodded his head. His gaze also swept across Mu Chen's body as he smiled and said: "There are some interesting things in this little fellow's body."
Mu Chen smiled and did not explain anything. Although he did not hide the existence of the Jiu You Sparrow, there was no need to deliberately reveal it. After all, the reputation of the Jiu You Sparrow was a little too big. Furthermore, the Jiu You Sparrow in his body still possessed the qualifications to enter the Heavenly Ranking. As long as it completed its evolution, it would be able to leap through the dragon's gate and become a true ancient divine beast.
"This is your reward."
Old Bai flicked his finger and the crystal tablet in Mu Chen's hand started to flicker. The original 1100 Spiritual Value Points instantly increased to 6100...
"Alright, all the challenges have been completed. Next …"
Old Bai faintly smiled and waved his sleeve. The air behind him distorted as rays of light surged. A giant bronze door that was hundreds of feet wide appeared out of nowhere and slowly opened.
"Hokuang Reiwon, welcome everyone."
Every student's eyes were blazing as they looked at the giant bronze door that was opening. Even Mu Chen's heart started to beat slightly faster. Hokuang Reiwon, the holy land of cultivation in the hearts of countless youths...
The door had finally been opened to them!
(I've finally entered Hokuang Reiwon. This is an important part of the great ruler's early stages. I will do my best to make it exciting.
I'm begging for monthly tickets. Thank you everyone.)
(To be continued)