Countless gazes were focused on the fighting ring, but at this moment, there were ravines everywhere. Huge cracks spread out like a ferocious mouth, occupying the entire fighting ring.
The previous impact had almost destroyed the entire Battle Stage.
Countless people exclaimed in admiration. Then, their gazes shifted to the center of the Battle Stage. As the smoke and dust dispersed, a flat ground was revealed. At this moment, there was a black light pagoda that was roughly a dozen feet in size on the ground.
The black light pagoda quietly stood on the Battle Stage. However, Mu Chen's figure was nowhere to be seen.
When everyone saw this, they were stunned. Where was Mu Chen?
Buzz.
While they were feeling puzzled, the black light pagoda flickered with a black light. Then, it rapidly shrunk and a slender figure appeared in a flash.
It was Mu Chen.
However, at this moment, his face was extremely pale. He extended his hand and the black light pagoda fell into his hand. The black pagoda clearly dimmed a little before disappearing.
Cough.
He covered his mouth as he coughed. Fresh blood dripped down from his palm. Even though he had used the White Tiger Divine Seal to negate half of the terrifying attack from Li Xuantong, coupled with the protection of the Nine-layered Pagoda, it still caused his internal organs to tremble. Even his blood showed signs of flowing backwards. However, it was fortunate that he had forcefully suppressed it.
"What a powerful Profound Sky Divine Technique."
Mu Chen wiped off the traces of blood. His lips were terrifyingly red. He slowly raised his head and looked at the figure in the sky as he faintly smiled.
"The Divine Technique that you've cultivated is even more powerful." Li Xuantong's gaze was fixed on Mu Chen.
His usually indifferent expression finally turned a little more solemn. The Divine Technique that Mu Chen had displayed earlier was extremely powerful.
That kind of killing intent caused the blood in his body to show signs of freezing. However, it was fortunate that he had relied on his vigorous Spiritual Energy to withstand it.
He understood.
If Mu Chen was on the same level as him, he wouldn't have the slightest advantage in the previous confrontation.
"You withstood the second move again."
Li Xuantong slowly said. For the first time, there was a special undulation in his voice. It seemed that even he had not expected that Mu Chen would be able to endure to this point.
"You received it again?"
Of course, it wasn't just him.
Around the fighting ring.
Countless people muttered in their hearts at the same time.
Immediately, he involuntarily turned his gaze towards the young man in the arena, whose face was pale but his slender body was still ramrod straight. Some admiration flashed across his eyes.
"What an amazing junior brother."
Some pretty girls also sighed from the bottom of their hearts.
He was able to force Li Xuantong, who was ranked second on the Heaven List, to use the Tianxuan Divine Technique and still be able to stand in the arena.
Although he was injured, he did not show the slightest bit of fear. This kind of demeanor caused people's hearts to tremble involuntarily.
"Brother Mu exploded!"
Zhou Ling waved his fist fiercely and his face was flushed with excitement. The vulgar words that came out of his mouth caused Ye Qingling to glare at him angrily. Only then did he awkwardly shut his mouth.
"Amazing!"
In the front seats, Su Xuan's beautiful eyes were also staring at the slender figure. She softly said, "Give him another two years, or maybe even less, and there will definitely be a place for him in the top three of the Heaven List in Hokuang Reiwon. He might even be able to challenge Shen Cangsheng's position as the overlord."
Su Ling 'er was stunned and her eyes were filled with surprise. Obviously, she did not expect that her seemingly gentle, but in fact, extremely arrogant sister would actually give such a high evaluation to Mu Chen.
Within the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, there wasn't a single person that could shake Shen Cangsheng's position as the Overlord. Although there were quite a few people that were eyeing him covetously, there wasn't a single person that was able to succeed.
"Hehe, sister, I think Mu Chen's strength is not bad. Aren't you lacking in manpower for your mission?
Perhaps you can consider him. "Su Ling 'er moved closer and giggled.
Su Xuan unhappily looked at her and said, "My mission is a fragrant steamed bun. He Yao has been drooling over it for a long time, but I have never agreed to let him join. Although Mu Chen is not bad, he has not surpassed He Yao."
"Didn't you dislike He Yao? You said that he is too scheming and a smiling tiger." Su Ling 'er whispered.
Su Xuan's jade-like hand lightly knocked on Su Ling 'er's head, but she did not give a clear answer. She only said, "Let's wait and see. If Mu Chen can take on Li Xuantong's third move, I can consider it."
While they were conversing, He Yao and Xu Huang, who were not far away, had slightly congealed their expressions as they stared at the stage. Compared to their previous indifferent expressions, their expressions had turned slightly more serious. Clearly, this match had already truly piqued their interest.
Xu Qingqing, who was beside Xu Huang, was also staring blankly at the stage. The corner of her mouth twitched, but she did not say any ridiculing words. That's because, no matter how arrogant she was, she knew how shocking Mu Chen's performance was this time.
Mu Chen did not pay much attention to the uproar around the stage. He only covered his mouth and coughed. He circulated the Great Pagoda Art and calmed the restless blood in his body.
"There's still one more move, right?" He raised his head and looked at Li Xuantong as he smiled.
Li Xuantong faintly nodded his head. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "You're already injured. In this state, I'm afraid you won't be able to take on the third move."
Mu Chen declined to comment. He smiled at Li Xuantong and said, "How about we change the third move?"
"What?" Li Xuantong was startled by Mu Chen's suggestion.
Mu Chen extended his blood-stained slender hands and stared at them for a moment. Then, he said in a soft voice, "I'll attack for the third move."
Silence.
When Mu Chen spoke those words, the surroundings of the Battle Stage, which was still in a low voice, instantly turned silent. Countless people twisted their necks as they blankly stared at the pale faced, yet handsome youth with a slight smile on his face. They doubted if they had heard wrongly.
"He said that he'll attack?"
Someone muttered. Shortly after, he looked at the people beside him. He felt that the world had suddenly become a little incomprehensible. Facing an opponent like Li Xuantong, Mu Chen actually dared to say such words?
"He must be joking." Someone dryly laughed. However, he soon discovered that the joke wasn't funny at all. He could only bitterly smile and shake his head.
This competition was really hard to fathom.
"What does Mu Chen want to do?" Su Ling 'er also stared blankly at Mu Chen and murmured.
Su Xuan, who was at the side, had a solemn expression.
Looking at Mu Chen, there was a little more surprise in her eyes. Mu Chen was obviously not a fool.
Other than those kinds of surprise attacks, most of the time, it was more advantageous to have a backup attack, as it allowed one to counter every move. The disparity between Mu Chen and Li Xuantong was too great. Therefore, Mu Chen could only adopt a defensive stance. If he were to attack, it would be disadvantageous to him, unless he was certain that his attack would truly pose a threat to Li Xuantong.
But to reach that step …
Was it possible?
He Yao and Xu Huang had obviously thought of this point.
Their eyes couldn't help but narrow.
Staring at Mu Chen, who was standing on the stage, his ten fingers slowly intersected as his body slightly leaned forward.
"This guy is really courting death."
Xu Qingqing clenched her teeth.
Looking at Mu Chen, it was as if he was looking at a madman. He really thought that he had barely received two moves from Li Xuantong.
Did he really rise to the heavens?
She looked at Xu Huang, but she didn't find any ridicule or sneer on the latter's face. Instead, she saw some bewilderment. This caused her heart to skip a beat. The words that were about to come out of her mouth could no longer be said.
"Your turn to attack?"
Up in the sky, Li Xuantong's gaze abruptly turned sharp as he stared at Mu Chen. Even his voice had turned deep, no longer as calm as before, "Are you sure?"
Mu Chen lightly nodded his head.
"Good!"
Li Xuantong's gaze was like a blade. He slowly descended and said, "I hope that you can give me a real surprise. The person that Luo Li likes should be different from others."
"Many thanks."
Mu Chen nodded his head. Tilting his head, he looked at the girl in a black dress, who was staring at him from a certain corner of the stage. A faint smile appeared on his face. His smile was gentle. Coupled with his handsome face, it caused many girls to blush. They realised that this Junior Brother of theirs possessed a charm that wasn't inferior to Senior Li Xuantong.
Luo Li also saw Mu Chen's gaze. That gentle smile seemed to want to soak into the depths of her heart, causing her exquisite face, which had turned cold because of Li Xuantong, to quietly become gentle. A faint smile rose from the corner of her rosy lips.
That smile was extremely breathtaking, causing many students in the surroundings to be extremely envious.
Retracting his gaze, pitch-black Spiritual Energy slowly gushed out from Mu Chen's body. His body also floated up. With a thought, the power that he shared with the Jiu You Sparrow swept out.
Boom!
Astonishing Spiritual Energy fluctuations spread out. Torrential Spiritual Energy surged as black flames rose, covering half the horizon.
As Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy surged, he slowly closed his eyes. His heart was as tranquil as water as he immersed himself into the mysterious Heart Array State. At this moment, although his eyes were closed, he could clearly see the outside world. In fact, he could even hear the countless rapid heartbeats around the stage.
The Spiritual Aura between the heavens and earth had also become exceptionally sensitive at this moment.
Under the countless bewildered gazes, Mu Chen's hands slowly came together. In the next instant, his fingertips changed. As his fingertips moved, Spiritual Seals rapidly condensed around his body.
"Those are Spiritual Seals?!"
Looking at those Spiritual Seals, the eyes of countless people instantly narrowed. Someone suddenly understood, "He's going to set up a Spiritual Array!"
However, if he wanted to deal with Li Xuantong, even a Rank 3 Spiritual Array might not have the slightest effect!
As Spiritual Seals floated around Mu Chen's body, the bewilderment in everyone's eyes gradually turned into shock. It was so much so that even the expressions of Su Xuan and the rest had turned completely grave.
That's because the Spiritual Seals around Mu Chen's body had already reached an astonishing number of a hundred!
That was already within the realm of a Rank 4 Spiritual Array!
At this moment, Mu Chen's tightly shut eyes slightly opened. With a flick of his finger, everyone could see the hundred Spiritual Seals that revolved around his body instantly shooting out, before fusing into the air.
At this moment, the heavens and earth turned dark as a frightening Spiritual Energy fluctuation started to undulate and condense. Everyone could see a frightening Spiritual Array slowly taking shape in the sky above Mu Chen.
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