Two boundless and vigorous Spiritual Energies undulated in the air above the northern square. As the Spiritual Energies pressed against each other, a hurricane seemed to form, violently blowing across the entire region.
"Heavenly Transformation Stage Late Phase!"
Xue Shi's blood-red pupils sparkled with a chilling glint as he stared at Mu Chen, who had unleashed all of his Spiritual Energy, while the chilling smile at the corner of his mouth grew increasingly dense. His senses were indeed correct. The fellow in front of him, Mu Chen, had absolutely not broken through to Heavenly Completion Stage.
Exactly where did a fellow at Heavenly Transformation Stage Late Phase get the courage to jump around in front of him?
Xue Shi, who did not know about the astonishing battle achievements of Mu Chen, did not understand. The students of the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy also did not understand.
However, the students of Hokuang Reiwon understood.
Bang!
Xue Shi did not say any more superfluous words. Regardless of whether the Mu Chen in front of him was truly formidable or just putting on an act, he would naturally be able to find out once he took action. Therefore, taking a step forward, his hand seal changed. In the next instant, the bloody light Spiritual Energy that curled around the horizon gushed over. As the reeking of blood pervaded the air, it transformed into a gigantic bloody handprint, descending from the sky.
Rumble!
Waves of blood gushed out as the bloody handprint howled down. Even the air was compressed and exploded apart, while a gigantic imprint was forcefully formed on the ground below.
Once Xue Shi took action, it caused the expressions of quite a few people to turn solemn. Previously, when he had taken action against Luo Li, it had been excessively ferocious. In the time it took for a spark to fly off a flint, it was simply impossible for people to completely understand how strong he was. However, at this moment, when he had truly revealed his extraordinary might, everyone finally understood that his strength, which was extremely close to Heavenly Completion Stage Middle Phase, did not come out of thin air.
Bang!
Raising his head, Mu Chen looked towards the bloody handprint pressing down on him. Spiritual Energy blazing with black flames extended out like a sea of fire, while a starry sky surfaced behind him.
A white tiger stepped through the air as it approached.
Four Gods Constellation Scripture, Divine Seal of the White Tiger!
As Mu Chen's fist rumbled out, the Divine Seal of the White Tiger transformed into a ray of black flames. Splitting the horizon apart, it forcefully smashed against the bloody handprint.
Boom!
Incomparably violent Spiritual Energy shockwaves swept across the horizon as a gigantic Spiritual Energy shockwave spread out, instantly causing the ground to crack. However, the two figures in the square remained firm and unmoving.
That kind of impact did not shake them in the slightest.
The Spiritual Energy fluctuations in the field slowly dissipated.
Everyone looked at the cracked land before turning to look at the two figures, who had not moved at all. Their expressions turned a little grave.
A light breeze blew past.
The rubble rolled up and floated past.
The two figures in the field faced each other. A cold light flashed across their black and blood-red eyes.
Bang!
The two of them moved almost at the same time, like two streaks of light rushing out.
Then, in the middle of the vast arena, they collided head-on.
Black flames and bloody light soared into the sky, each occupying half of the sky.
The two of them were at the point where the black flame and blood light intersected, fist shadows whistled out.
Along with the rolling spiritual energy, he charged out.
The two figures intersected, causing afterimages to appear.
Low and deep sounds of fists and feet colliding rang out like mountains colliding, bringing along an extremely heavy feeling of power. The two of them had actually chosen the most ferocious close-quarters combat.
It was an extremely eye-catching combat method.
Everyone's gazes were fixed on the two blurred figures.
Both of them fixed their gazes on the two blurry figures as a violent Spiritual Energy swept out like a storm.
Then, they violently collided. The figures intersected again and again.
Wave after wave of Spiritual Energy shockwaves rippled out, shattering the earth.
Bang!
At the start of the assault, the figure in black flames was clearly being suppressed. The bloody light and Spiritual Energy surged, gaining the absolute upper hand. This also caused many students of Hokuang Reiwon to tightly clench their fists.
Fortunately, their worries did not last for long. The black flame human figure became increasingly brighter after being suppressed time and time again. His attacks also gradually became more ferocious. In the end, the situation where he was being suppressed was completely broken.
Bang!
The two figures intersected once again, fists violently colliding against each other. The ground they came into contact with collapsed and collapsed. In the next instant, the two of them slid across the ground, retreating over a hundred metres, leaving behind long scars on the ground.
Countless people held their breaths in silence, not even daring to breathe loudly.
The students of the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy were dumbfounded. This was the first time that they had seen someone being able to fight equally with Xue Shi in such an intense fight. Furthermore, Xue Shi's opponent this time was only at the Heavenly Transformation Stage Late Phase. In the past, when he faced against opponents of this level, he would obtain a crushing victory.
In front of the students of the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy, Liu Ming's expression was also grave as he looked at the figure of the youth in the distance. Rank 3 of the Heavenly Rankings. Indeed, formidable!
Liu Ming's strength wasn't weak. Naturally, he was able to clearly see that in the previous confrontation, Xue Shi seemed to be the one initiating the offense. In the beginning, Mu Chen's defence had fallen into a slight disadvantage. However, following the continuation of the fight, that disadvantage had become increasingly weaker. Mu Chen's control over his own strength had become increasingly perfect. In the end, both parties were evenly matched, with no one being able to gain the slightest advantage.
On the other side, Su Xuan and the rest had also quietly breathed a sigh of relief at this moment.
"He's familiarizing himself with the explosive increase in strength within his body."
Luo Li said in a soft voice. She was all too familiar with Mu Chen. Previously, he was clearly using Xue Shi to temper the explosive increase in strength within his body due to his closed door cultivation. Therefore, he was suppressed at the beginning. However, once he started to completely control the strength within his body, the ferocious Mu Chen of the past had clearly returned.
Su Xuan and the rest nodded their heads. In any case, Mu Chen was a fierce person who dared to clash against Gu Tianyan at the Heavenly Transformation Stage Initial Phase. How could he be so easily suppressed by his opponent?
"You have some ability."
On the vast and expansive stage, a dark and cold shadow erupted from Xue Shi's handsome face as he stared fixedly at Mu Chen. He finally understood why Mu Chen was able to become one of the top three on the Heavenly Rankings by Hokuang Reiwon. Although the latter was only at the Heavenly Transformation Stage Late Phase, his Spiritual Energy was somewhat strange. Furthermore, his physical body seemed to be extremely powerful. It was no wonder why he possessed such confidence.
"However, just based on these, I'm afraid that you won't be able to walk down An Ran's path today!"
A chilling glint surged within Xue Shi's blood-red eyes. Indeed, Mu Chen's true combat prowess had surpassed his own strength. However, if Mu Chen wanted to defeat him with just these, he would truly be too naïve.
"Blood God Arts.
Blood River Pierces the Heavens! "
Xue Shi's figure explosively rushed towards the horizon. With a pat of his palm, bloody light that blotted the skies converged over, transforming into a surging river of blood. The river of blood meandered about, appearing just like a blood dragon, while radiating with an astonishing bloody aura.
"Suppress him for me!"
With an explosive roar, Xue Shi sent his palm patting out. In the next instant, the surging river of blood formed from the condensation of boundless Spiritual Energy brought along an extremely astonishing might as it swept out, pressing straight towards Mu Chen.
Everyone could see that.
This Xue Shi had already planned to use his true methods to finish off Mu Chen.
However, how could Mu Chen be suppressed just like that? Although Xue Shi might be slightly stronger than Gu Tianyan, the current Mu Chen was similarly several times stronger.
But right now, Mu Chen was also several times stronger than when he was in the Hunting War.
As Mu Chen explosively retreated, his hands started to form dazzling hand seals.
In the next instant, surging black-flaming Spiritual Energy gushed out like a tide.
Behind him, a starry sky condensed and formed once again. As the black flames gushed out, extremely astonishing Spiritual Energy fluctuations seemed to rush towards the skies.
Screech! Once again, the starry sky condensed and formed behind him. As the black flames gushed out, extremely astonishing Spiritual Energy fluctuations seemed to rush towards the skies.
Screech!
A clear and resonant cry rang out.
In the starry sky, a giant fiery-red bird condensed and appeared.
The giant bird's entire body was blazing with flames, appearing just like a divine beast of fire. As it flapped its wings and shot out, the temperature of the entire stretch of the world instantly rose explosively.
In fact, even the air had started to distort.
"That's …"
Su Xuan and the rest looked towards the giant fiery-red bird that had formed in the starry sky.
Faint shock appeared on their faces.
"Four Gods Constellation Scripture, Divine Seal of the Vermillion Bird!"
With an expressionless face, Mu Chen furiously patted out with his palm. In the next instant, the starry sky behind him collapsed and shattered. Flapping its exceedingly gorgeous fiery wings, the giant fiery-red bird brought along a terrifying temperature that was sufficient to incinerate the heavens and earth. In the next instant, under countless astonished gazes, it ferociously collided against the torrential river of blood that was gushing over.
The Divine Seal of the Vermillion Bird of the Four Gods Constellation Scripture. As Mu Chen's strength grew increasingly tyrannical, his control over this Deity Tier Divine Art had also become increasingly proficient!
Chi Chi!
As the two collided head-on, a bloody mist instantly erupted from the river of blood that blotted the skies. Unexpectedly, the river of blood that was condensed from boundless Spiritual Energy started to melt at an astonishing speed.
At this moment, some changes finally appeared on Xue Shi's face. His river of blood was formed from Spiritual Energy. Even if it was thrown into a sea of flames, it would still be able to keep An Ran safe and sound. However, before his eyes, it had unexpectedly been incinerated by the giant bird of his opponent.
Exactly what Deity Tier Divine Art was his opponent using?
"Suppress it for me!"
However, Mu Chen did not give him any time to ponder. With a cold expression on his face, he gave a backhand slap. In the next instant, torrential flames erupted from the Vermillion Bird. As it swept out, it instantly evaporated the river of blood.
Screech!
After evaporating the river of blood, the Vermillion Bird did not dissipate. Transforming into a fiery-red ray of light, it tore through the horizon. In the end, under the intense change in Xue Shi's gaze, it violently smashed against his body.
Bang!
Flames erupted across the horizon, appearing exceedingly dazzling.
Countless students from Hokuang Reiwon erupted in cheers. This backhanded attack from Mu Chen was so beautiful that no one could find the slightest flaw in it. On the contrary, the faces of the students from the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy had turned somewhat pale, no longer having the might of provocation from before.
"Formidable!" Su Xuan and the rest could not help exclaiming out in admiration.
Instead, Luo Li raised her lovable face. Looking towards the fire-filled region in the sky, her eyebrows faintly knitted together.
Similarly, Mu Chen raised his head. Black lightning flashed within his black pupils. Staring at the fire-filled region, an indifferent voice rang out.
"If you can't even block this move, it's best for you to scram out of Hokuang Reiwon by yourself."
Hearing those words, all of the students from Hokuang Reiwon were shocked. That Xue Shi still hadn't lost?
Countless gazes looked towards the horizon. Indeed, the flames there were slowly dissipating bit by bit. In the next instant, they saw a figure completely wrapped in blood-red armour slowly appear in the sky like a god of death.
At this moment, the reek of blood in the world seemed to become increasingly dense.
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