At this stage, the atmosphere of the Hunting War seemed to have completely exploded. Countless students were frantically searching for gathering points, while some of the students that had some harvests hastily rushed towards the depths of the Hunting War. Everyone was very clear that no matter how much they risked their lives here, if they were unable to pass through the final hurdle, all of their previous hard work would be for naught.
It was said that the final protectors this time were the three great generals of the Punishment Hall. They were the most famous figures in the previous batch of Hokuang Reiwon. At that time, Shen Cangsheng, Li Xuantong and the rest were similarly new students, and could only look up to these peak existences.
In the past Hunting Wars, there was only a single protector. However, the difficulty of this year's Hunting War had increased by several folds. Faced with the obstruction of the three great generals, even if Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong joined hands, it was still difficult to say whether they would be able to break through.
This was the worry in the hearts of many people. However, at this stage, there was no point in randomly worrying about it. Everything could only wait for the start of the Hunting War.
After moving out, Mu Chen and the rest headed straight for the depths of the Hunting War, not stopping even once along the way. Even if they discovered some gathering points, they did not take any action. As of now, they were already filled to the brim, and ordinary gathering points were no longer able to attract the slightest bit of interest from them.
Under their full speed, they had already entered the depths of the Hunting War after a day. As they entered this region, they were finally able to feel the fiery and explosive atmosphere.
Whooshing sounds practically never stopped in the sky, as everyone rushed towards the same direction at full speed.
On a lone peak, Mu Chen gazed at the figures that blotted the sky, before faintly narrowing his eyes as he looked towards the depths of the Hunting War.
A faint chilling glint circulated within his black pupils.
Along the way, the information they had gathered had increased, and he had also started to understand why He Yao had taken action against Su Xuan.
Su Xuan had a gentle temperament, and did not particularly like fighting. Although she was ranked third on the Heavenly Rankings, she did not particularly care about it.
If someone possessed sufficient strength and wanted to snatch it away, she might even take the initiative to give it up.
Therefore, the reason why He Yao issued a challenge, was obviously not because he coveted Su Xuan's third place on the Heavenly List.
He wanted to make use of this to force Mu Chen, who had disappeared for a day, to come out. He also had a good motive. Mu Chen had destroyed the Demon's Gate's headquarters, causing him to lose face.
Now, he even had a Spirit King's Spirit Crystal.
This was enough for He Yao to make a move.
"So you want to deal with me." Mu Chen smiled faintly.
"That He Yao challenged Senior Sister Su Xuan to a battle at the foot of the Spiritual Light Mountain.
It should be to lure you over. "
Luo Li said softly, "It seems that he is very worried that you will continue to find a place to set up a large number of Spirit Arrays and wait for him to fall into your trap."
Mu Chen nodded his head. This Crane Demon was indeed cautious, afraid that Mu Chen would plot against him.
To set up a Spiritual Formation to secretly deal with him, he might as well take the initiative.
Using Su Xuan as bait to force him out, that way, Mu Chen would not be able to arrange the Spiritual Array in advance.
"This fellow's truly cunning."
Wang Tong grinned. With regards to the grudges and grievances between Mu Chen and He Yao, they had also vaguely heard about it. Immediately, he said with slight worry, "Why don't the three of us brothers go to the Spiritual Light Mountain to investigate?
As for Su Xuan, this is the Spiritual Light World. At most, she would be seriously injured, and there won't be any danger to her life. "
Mu Chen shook his head. Looking towards the direction of the Spiritual Light Mountain, he said, "No need. That's the final destination. He Yao will be waiting for me. The battle between us is unavoidable."
Although he knew that He Yao had always been hiding his strength, compared to the time when he had gone to the Demon's Gate's headquarters, his strength had similarly advanced by quite a bit. Perhaps, it wouldn't be that easy for He Yao to suppress him.
"Let's go."
Without saying anything further, Mu Chen waved his hand, and took the lead to shoot out. Luo Li and the rest immediately followed suit.
As Mu Chen and the rest hurried on their way, the depths of the hunting grounds were already filled with a sea of people. At this place, a majestic and magnificent mountain approximately ten thousand metres in height rushed towards the sky, piercing straight into the clouds. Clouds and mist curled around the mountain peak, causing people to be unable to clearly see the scenery within.
This mountain peak was the Spiritual Light Mountain.
The three great generals of the Punishment Hall were standing guard at the peak of the mountain.
Below the mountain range was an extremely vast platform. At this moment, the platform was filled with a sea of people. Looking at it from afar, one would seemingly be unable to see the end of it. Countless clamorous noises converged together, appearing as though even the clouds in the horizon had been dispersed by the sound waves.
As of now, a gigantic stone platform stood towering at the centre of the Spiritual Light Platform. The stone platform was completely empty, appearing completely different from the surrounding sea of people.
Seemingly all of the gazes converged towards the empty stone platform, where two figures were seated opposite each other. One was a man, and the other was a woman. The man had a head full of long green hair, and a devilish appearance. As for the woman, she wore a white dress, and her beautiful appearance appeared exceedingly gentle and moving.
Both of them were influential figures at the peak of the Hokuang Reiwon. Therefore, such a confrontation naturally attracted the attention of everyone.
"He Yao, you've already waited for an entire day. Are you still not going to take action?"
On the stone platform, Su Xuan's eyebrows faintly knitted together. Her gaze was somewhat ice-cold as she stared at the green-haired figure in the distance. A sliver of a sneer was present within her indifferent voice. With her intelligence, she naturally understood the reason why He Yao had come looking for her.
He Yao faintly smiled and said, "Su Xuan, you've always been protecting that brat. Now that you're in trouble, he's hiding and unwilling to show himself. Looks like your eyesight isn't that good."
Su Xuan raised her long and narrow beautiful eyes, while the sneer within them grew even more intense. "He Yao, why do you need to speak in such a dignified manner? Isn't the reason why you're using me to force Mu Chen to show himself because you're afraid that he'll arrange a Spiritual Array to deal with you?"
A cold glint flashed within He Yao's eyes as he replied in an indifferent tone, "You think too highly of him. Back then, I just didn't want to lower myself to the same level as a new student. When he truly appears, I'll naturally let him understand that the headquarters of my Demon's Gate isn't something that trash like him can destroy."
"He can kill a Spirit King, can you?" A ridiculing arc rose from Su Xuan's red lips as she replied.
He Yao tightly clenched his fists, while his expression remained indifferent. "It's merely a newly born Spirit King. Moreover, it's said that the Spirit King had been surrounded and attacked by others, and he only managed to take advantage of it in the end. There's nothing to be proud of."
The two of them faced off against each other on the stone platform, but He Yao didn't have any intention of taking action from start to finish. This caused the countless gazes that were watching this scene to be somewhat speechless. However, they could faintly understand the latter's intentions. This fellow's target wasn't Su Xuan, but Mu Chen.
If it wasn't for the shocking news of the Spirit King being killed, there might be some people who didn't understand why He Yao would view Mu Chen as his biggest target. However, at this moment, they no longer had such thoughts.
The current Mu Chen's fame in this hunt might even be a little greater than He Yao's. That's because he was the only person that had killed a Spirit King in all these years.
At the edge of the stone platform, Su Ling 'er was somewhat worried as she looked at the two people on the stone platform. Beside her, Li Qing and Guo Xiong were also present. Their gazes were also fixed on the stone platform.
"This fellow wants to force Mu Chen out, then defeat him and snatch the Spirit King's Spiritual Light from him." Guo Xiong's voice was low and deep.
"What should we do?"
Su Ling 'er instantly became slightly anxious upon hearing this. Su Xuan had previously told her that the current He Yao seemed to be extremely powerful, and even she wasn't his match. If Mu Chen was really forced out, wouldn't he be out of luck?
"We can only wait and see."
Li Qing and Guo Xiong helplessly sighed. The current them didn't have any other methods.
Su Ling 'er stomped her little feet as she clenched her teeth and stared at He Yao on the platform. This was the first time she felt that this fellow was actually so loathsome.
As everyone's gazes converged on the Spiritual Light Platform, within the Spiritual Light Mountain that was shrouded in mist and clouds, two figures stood with their hands behind their backs on top of two giant trees that towered into the clouds. Their gazes pierced through the lingering mist and clouds, staring at the foot of the mountain that was filled with a sea of people.
"He Yao's strength has increased by a lot. Su Xuan isn't his match."
Li Xuantong stared at the figure on the Spiritual Light platform and indifferently said, "I don't know if Mu Chen will appear. This He Yao seems to be targeting him."
Shen Cangsheng smiled and raised his head. His gaze looked towards the peak of the majestic mountain. He faintly curled his lips and said, "Those three fellows are very strong. If the two of us were to fight two against three, it seems that we won't be able to deal with them."
Shen Cangsheng shrugged his shoulders and said with a little regret, "Among the three great generals, the eldest should be Senior Lin Zheng. I can deal with him, but it'll only be a draw."
Li Xuantong's gaze slightly congealed as he looked at Shen Cangsheng. This fellow could actually fight to a draw with Senior Lin Zheng?
He was the strongest person among the three great generals, and was also the former number one on the Heavenly Rankings.
"I can also deal with one. It's hard to say if I'll win, but I won't lose." He slowly said.
"That's still one person short." Shen Cangsheng rubbed his brows and said, "Even if it's three draws, it'll still be considered as our victory. However, it seems that we can't find another person with this kind of ability. He Yao also can't do it."
"There are still two more candidates."
Li Xuantong looked into the distance and slowly said, "Mu Chen and Luo Li. However, this kind of matter clearly requires a man to stand out."
"Mu Chen?"
Rubbing his chin, Shen Cangsheng turned his gaze towards the stone platform at the foot of the mountain and said, "That'll depend on whether he shows himself. If he's able to defeat He Yao, the third position will be given to him. I believe that there won't be any other students who will object."
"However, if he loses to He Yao, then there's no other way. This position can only be given to He Yao to try."
Li Xuantong faintly nodded his head. This concerned the personal interests of all the students. Therefore, even if he didn't like He Yao, if Mu Chen really lost to the latter, then the third position would be He Yao's.
He suddenly raised his head and looked into the distance. His eyes faintly narrowed as he said in a soft voice, "He's here."
Shen Cangsheng also smiled and nodded his head, before shooting his gaze towards the distance with interest. There were several streaks of light swiftly shooting over from that direction. He muttered, "Next, let's see who exactly has the qualifications to obtain this position between him and He Yao."