At the foot of the Spiritual Light Mountain, boiling sounds rushed into the clouds, and could be clearly heard within a radius of a hundred miles.
Everyone's gazes converged on the two figures within the stone platform. Being the third and fourth rankers on the Heavenly Rankings, they could be considered to be the most influential figures within Hokuang Reiwon. Facing such veteran experts, even the numerous dark horses that had emerged from this hunt were unable to easily shake their positions.
Clearly, the confrontation between them was an extremely hot and blood-boiling matter.
Under the attentive gazes of the crowd, Su Xuan suddenly stood up, her slender and voluptuous figure outlining her graceful and moving curves. Staring at He Yao with a somewhat ice-cold gaze, an arc rose from the corners of her red lips. "He Yao, since your plan is pretty good, I don't want to let you get what you want so easily."
"What can you do?
Do you think you can defeat me? "said He Yao with a sneer.
"I'm clear about Mu Chen's character. Since you've set up a trap, he'll definitely come. Since that's the case, I'll let you consume some of your Spiritual Energy before he comes."
With a clench of her jade-like hand, a simple and sleek jade pearl appeared in a flash, causing waves to ripple out.
"Indeed, I'm unable to defeat you. However, consuming your Spiritual Energy isn't that difficult!"
Looking at the ice-cold beautiful face of Su Xuan, who had powerful Spiritual Energy gushing out from her body, He Yao's face turned slightly ugly. Clearly, he never expected that Su Xuan would actually reach such a step.
For the sake of letting Mu Chen take advantage of her, she was actually willing to personally consume his Spiritual Energy!
"Refusing a toast!"
He Yao stood up with a gloomy gaze. Slowly clenching his fists, the expression on his face caused people's hearts to turn cold.
"You're thinking too highly of that brat. Regardless of what you do for him, in my eyes, he's just a jumping clown!" said He Yao with a sinister smile.
In the next instant, he suddenly took a step forward, causing Spiritual Energy that was as boundless as the sea to rush towards the skies. The jade-green Spiritual Energy had seemingly covered half the sky as a frightening Spiritual Energy pressure enveloped out, causing the faces of countless people in the vicinity to violently change.
"This Spiritual Energy pressure …"
"Could it be that He Yao has broken through to the Reaching Heaven State?!"
Cries of astonishment rang out one after another. Quite a few outstanding students had grave expressions on their faces as they looked towards He Yao's figure in shock.
It was definitely not something that a Heavenly Transformation Stage could possess.
At the edge of the stone platform, Su Ling 'er's face turned slightly pale, as she clenched her fists tightly. No wonder her sister had said that she wasn't He Yao's opponent. So she had sensed it.
This He Yao's strength had already reached such a level!
Li Qing and Guo Xiong's expressions were exceptionally ugly. This He Yao had concealed himself too deeply.
Su Xuan's beautiful eyes tightly stared at He Yao, whose imposing manner overflowed the heavens. Her jade-like hand tightly grasped the jade pearl that flickered with splendor, as she slowly said: "After hiding for so long, it turns out that he's only half a step into the Heavenly Completion Stage.
I'm afraid you can't compare to Li Xuantong. "
"You still dare to be stubborn!"
A chilling glint flashed within He Yao's eyes as he gave a pat with his hand. In the next instant, the Spiritual Energy of the heavens and earth started to fluctuate as a jade-green waterfall approximately a hundred metres in size appeared.
Mercilessly, it smashed towards Su Xuan.
Hualala.
Su Xuan raised her jade-like hand, and azure waves of water swept out from the jade pearl in her hand, transforming into a huge whirlpool that protected her within.
Bang!
The earth trembled.
The waves that blotted the skies were scattered, and Su Xuan's face turned pale.
Hastily retreating a few steps back, the gigantic whirlpool around her was completely scattered. Her strength was currently at the peak of the Heavenly Transformation Stage Late Phase. Although this realm seemed to be extremely close to He Yao's, there was quite a large gap between the two.
"Let's see how many attacks you can take!"
He Yao took a step forward. He didn't have the slightest intention of holding back. Once again, he sent a backhand slap. Boundless Spiritual Energy transformed into a giant Spiritual Energy palm that heavily slammed down.
The jade pearl in Su Xuan's hand blossomed with dazzling brilliance. Layers of water surged out, and like a curtain of water, it enveloped her.
Bang!
The giant Spiritual Energy palm slammed against the water barrier, and ripples instantly spread out. Although the water barrier didn't dissipate, it gradually shrunk.
In the end, Su Xuan's strength was inferior to He Yao's. If it wasn't for the Dense Water Spiritual Pearl in her hand, she might not have been able to endure He Yao's merciless attacks.
However, if this continued, defeat was only a matter of time.
Within the water barrier, Su Xuan tightly clenched her teeth. Pouring all of the Spiritual Energy within her body into the Dense Water Spiritual Pearl, she maintained the water barrier, and did her best to endure for a little longer.
Humm.
Humm. The water barrier trembled, and the ripples became more and more rapid. From the looks of it, it was about to shatter. Standing outside of the stone platform, Su Ling 'er's eyes turned slightly red, while her lovable face was filled with anxiousness.
Bang!
However, just at the instant when the water barrier was about to shatter, a Spiritual Energy beam of light shot over like a bolt of lightning from the distant horizon. In the next instant, it violently smashed against the giant Spiritual Energy palm that was suppressing the water barrier, shattering it apart.
"He Yao, you're truly regressing the more you live. The title of Rank 4 on the Heavenly Rankings has been tarnished by you."
As the Spiritual Energy beam of light suddenly shot over, a sneer rumbled out like thunder, resounding across the entire region.
Everyone fiercely raised their heads, only to see numerous figures shooting over from the distant horizon. After a few breaths of time, they appeared in the sky. The person leading them was precisely Mu Chen!
"Mu Chen, he's here!"
"He's the Mu Chen that killed the Spirit King?"
"Looks like there's going to be a good show."
Following the appearance of Mu Chen, the atmosphere of the entire region instantly flared up, while the eyes of countless people turned blazing hot. As of now, Mu Chen had already become the most dazzling dark horse of this Hunting War, while He Yao was a veteran influential figure. How intense would the great battle that would erupt from the replacement of the old be?
"Mu Chen, you finally dare to come out?!"
He Yao's eyes were dark and cold as he stared at the figure of the youth in the sky, which caused him to feel exceptionally disgusted, as he coldly spoke out.
"Haha, I never imagined that you would be so afraid of me, to actually use such a method to make me rush over." Mu Chen faintly smiled, with undisguised ridicule present within his laughter.
He Yao stared at Mu Chen, while the sinister expression on his face gradually faded away. With a faint smile, he said, "You've really overestimated yourself. However, it's fine. Since you're here, it'll save me some trouble.
Hand over the Spirit King's Spirit Crystal to me, and scram out of the Spiritual Light World. I can forget about the matter of you destroying my Demon's Gate's headquarters. "
Hearing that, Mu Chen smiled. With a clench of his hand, the sparkling and translucent Spirit Crystal appeared within his hand. The dazzling radiance it emitted was akin to a scorching sun.
The Spirit Crystal floated within his palm.
A sneer of ridicule slowly rose from the corner of his mouth as he said, "The Spirit Crystal is indeed in my hands. However, hand it over to you?
Who the hell do you think you are? "
The clamorous atmosphere of the entire region seemed to have quietly quietened down at this moment.
The mouths of countless students twitched. They never imagined that Mu Chen would actually be so impolite, completely not leaving the slightest bit of face for He Yao.
He Yao did not speak anymore. Instead, he stared at Mu Chen with a gaze that seemed as if he wanted to devour him.
"When I trample you beneath my feet, I hope that you'll still be able to say those words."
He Yao's sinister voice rang out.
Slowly drifting away, he abruptly clenched his fists. Boundless Spiritual Energy rushed towards the heavens, while a jade-green Spiritual Energy enveloped the horizon.
A frightening Spiritual Energy pressure pervaded out.
He was already unable to endure it any longer. He wanted to ruthlessly trample Mu Chen beneath his feet!
Mu Chen's gaze also slowly turned cold as he lightly waved his hand towards Luo Li and the rest.
The latter and the rest retreated, despite knowing that the strength of He Yao before them was extremely strong.
However, they also had confidence in Mu Chen.
Su Xuan had also retreated from the stone platform, and Su Ling 'er hurriedly supported her. Thereafter, she looked towards the two people confronting each other on the stage with some worry and said, "Elder Sister, is Mu Chen really able to deal with He Yao by himself?"
As of now, He Yao's strength had clearly soared. Even Su Xuan couldn't deal with him. Although Mu Chen's strength couldn't be measured on the surface, Su Ling 'er was still a little worried.
Previously, in the Demon's Gate's headquarters, Mu Chen was able to escape unscathed because he had made sufficient preparations. In addition, He Yao didn't want to reveal his strength, which was why An Ran was unharmed. But now, He Yao clearly didn't have such misgivings.
"Don't you understand Mu Chen's character?"
Su Xuan gently smiled as her beautiful eyes stared at the figure of the youth in the sky. "Since he has appeared here, it won't be easy for He Yao to defeat him."
When Mu Chen was still at the Heavenly Fusion Stage, he was already able to kill Bai Xuan, who was at the Heavenly Transformation Stage Late Phase. What's more, the latter had already stepped into the Heavenly Transformation Stage.
Hearing this, Su Ling 'er felt slightly relieved. She raised her head and looked at the sky. The tension before the battle caused people to be unable to catch their breaths.
Whoosh.
However, just as the tense atmosphere was about to reach its peak, two rays of light suddenly shot out from the majestic Spiritual Light Mountain, then appeared in the sky above the stone platform.
"It's Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong!"
When the two figures appeared, the atmosphere in the area instantly flared up. Every single gaze was filled with excitement and respect.
In Hokuang Reiwon, only these two people were fully deserving of the title of the top influential figures in everyone's hearts!
"Haha, it's really lively."
Shen Cangsheng stood in the air, his long hair draped over his shoulders. He had a firm and unwavering face, and his eyebrows were slightly thick. A disdainful aura radiated from his entire body. When such an aura appeared on his body, it caused people to not feel the slightest bit of arrogance. That's because, he had the qualifications to do so.
Li Xuantong's handsome face, on the other hand, did not fluctuate much. With his hands behind his back, he appeared to be rather free and at ease.
"You guys fight by yourselves."
Shen Cangsheng waved his hand towards Mu Chen and He Yao, then looked towards the crowd. Pointing towards the direction of the mountain peak, he said, "Everyone should know that the three Great Generals are guarding there. Li Xuantong and I have probed them a little, but unfortunately, I have to tell everyone that the two of us are unable to deal with them."
The entire area instantly turned silent. Countless people looked at each other in dismay. The three Great Generals were actually strong to such a degree?
Even the combined forces of Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong were unable to deal with them?
If that was truly the case, wouldn't that mean that they would fail in the hunt this time, and return empty-handed?
Close to half a month of hard work, would it also go down the drain?
Mu Chen's eyebrows also faintly wrinkled. Even Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong were unable to deal with them. If they failed, wouldn't the Spirit King Crystal in his hands also lose its use?
"However, there's no need to despair. According to the rules this time, we will have three quotas for the final checkpoint."
Shen Cangsheng smiled and said, "In other words, other than the two of us, there will be one more quota. Of course, this quota will only be given to the strongest person amongst you."
As he spoke, his gaze drifted towards Mu Chen and He Yao.
"What are the benefits of obtaining this quota?" asked Mu Chen with a smile.
Shen Cangsheng pointed towards the sea of people below and said, "If you obtain this quota, the hopes of everyone here will be placed on you. You will be the savior in their hearts."
"This is a kind of prestige. If you are able to pass, your position in Hokuang Reiwon will not be lower than any of us."
Mu Chen helplessly shrugged his shoulders, not the slightest bit moved.
"Furthermore, according to the rules, if we are able to pass through the final checkpoint, each of us will obtain a genuine Spirit King Crystal. Remember, a genuine one, and not a newly born Spirit King Crystal like yours."
"Furthermore, our Spiritual Light Empowerment will be of an even higher grade."
Shen Cangsheng rubbed his chin, and looked at Mu Chen and He Yao with a ridiculing gaze. At this moment, the gazes of the two seemed to have instantly become bright and dazzling.
"I want the third spot." He Yao took a step forward, and coldly stared at Mu Chen.
Mu Chen smiled, and slowly said, "Scram."