"Stay here for me!"
An explosive roar abruptly rang out as the green-robed male swooped down like a hawk. Tyrannical Spiritual Energy erupted from him, while a metallic lustre sparkled on his body, giving people a feeling of being indestructible. With a single punch, the air before him exploded apart, causing deep explosive sounds to resound across the horizon.
The green-robed male, who had suddenly taken action, immediately attracted the attention of countless people, causing their eyes to shiver.
The name of this green-robed male was Qing Hu, and was similarly from an extremely powerful influence within the Northern Heavens Continent. Although there was a slight disparity between his influence and the three great Chambers of Commerce and the West Pole Palace, he was absolutely not weak.
Furthermore, the strength of this Qing Hu wasn't any weaker than Wu Dong. Under his all-out attack, the imposing aura he emitted caused people's hearts to palpitate. They didn't know exactly whether Mu Chen would be able to pass through Qing Hu's tyrannical obstruction.
Everyone was clear in their hearts that as long as Mu Chen showed the slightest bit of weakness in the face of Qing Hu's obstruction, he would definitely not be able to pass through the next step. That's because the other experts on the platform would absolutely not allow a person who wasn't much stronger than them to surpass them and ascend to the second step to enjoy the most perfect Divine Spiritual Baptism.
On the second highest platform, the seven figures standing proudly above everyone else were also attentively observing the scene before them. Xia Youran could not help clenching her jade-like hands tightly. As of now, if Mu Chen wanted to ascend to this platform, he would need to display an awe-inspiring strength. That's because the strength of the other experts present on the third highest platform wasn't any weaker than Qing Hu. Once he was unable to awe those experts, the others might not let him do as he wished when he wanted to ascend to this platform.
"Ah," Liu Ying gave a soft sneer as he stared coldly and playfully at Mu Chen's figure.
Bang!
Under the attentive gazes of the crowd, Qing Hu gave a low roar as he rushed forward. Bringing along powerful Spiritual Energy, frightening fist winds enveloped Xia Youran. Such a swift and fierce fist was more than sufficient to kill a Heavenly Completion Stage Late Phase expert!
Clearly, Qing Hu had unleashed his killing move the moment he took action, completely not planning to show any mercy.
The boundless fist wind rapidly enlarged in Mu Chen's eyes. Soon after, a cold expression surged out like floodwaters.
Spiritual Energy burning with black flames suddenly erupted from Mu Chen's body. Black lightning swam on the surface of his body, and even his skin was suffused with a black glow. His body grew taller by an inch, and two lightning runes suddenly appeared on his chest!
Dual Striped Thunder Physique!
Just as he activated his Lightning Body, the air around Mu Chen's body exploded due to the sudden burst of powerful energy. Cracks even appeared on the ground beneath his feet as an indescribable surge of energy undulated within his body like an ocean.
If he didn't spit it out, he wouldn't be happy.
Mu Chen was expressionless. His robes fluttered even though there was no wind. Then, he took a step forward. Black lightning surged around his body as he punched out.
The fist wind was like thunder.
Not retreating at all!
Bang!
Black lightning crazily swam around his fist. In the next instant, a pair of fists, each containing astonishing power, heavily smashed against each other in the air!
Bang!
Just like the collision of two meteors, energy ripples visible to the naked eye rapidly expanded out in the air. The air around the two people exploded, appearing as though it was a vacuum zone.
At this moment, Qing Hu's face violently contorted.
The power transmitted from Mu Chen's fist was incomparably tyrannical. Akin to the lightning from the nine heavens, it tore apart the fist wind in an extremely tyrannical manner, before crazily gushing into his body. His Spiritual Energy defence instantly crumbled apart.
Puchi.
A mouthful of blood involuntarily spurted out from Qinghu's mouth. His originally mighty figure trembled violently as he was sent flying backwards. After which, he landed on the ground. Every step he took would leave deep cracks in the hard ground. He staggered backwards for dozens of steps before finally stabilizing his body.
The Nine Heavenly Steps seemed to turn silent for an instant.
The faces of quite a few experts fluctuated as they looked towards the figure of the youth with slightly more graveness in their eyes. Although they had heard about the matter of Mu Chen crippling one of Wu Dong's arms, it was after all a rumour. However, the scene before their eyes was real. Indeed, this youth from the Hokuang Reiwon possessed the qualifications to rush to the highest step of the Nine Heavenly Steps.
On the second step of the platform, upon seeing this, joy and surprise instantly gushed out from Xia Youran's beautiful eyes. At the same time, she also felt some apprehension in her heart. Mu Chen's previous fist was too ferocious, to the point that even a person of Qing Hu's level of strength was forced back by it. How could a person of Heavenly Completion Stage Initial Phase be able to accomplish such a feat?
Only at this moment did Xia Youran understand why Mu Chen, with his mere Heavenly Completion Stage Initial Phase cultivation, was able to become the representative of the Hokuang Reiwon to participate in the Divine Spiritual Mountain. This youth was indeed extraordinary.
On the other side, Liu Ying's eyes faintly narrowed, while a dark and sinister expression appeared within them.
On the third step, Qing Hu wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth. Staring at Mu Chen, he took two steps back. Although he did not say anything, it was clear that he would not take any action to obstruct the latter.
"Are there any other friends that want to take action?" Mu Chen looked around, before asking in a soft voice.
Standing within the crowd of experts, the youth's expression remained calm and tranquil. His slender figure and handsome face caused people to involuntarily take a few more glances at him amidst the chaotic Spiritual Energy fluctuations that blotted the skies.
The faces of the other experts on this step started to faintly fluctuate as they looked towards Mu Chen with eyes brimming with dread and fear!
Their strength was comparable to Qing Hu's, and the latter was able to send Qing Hu flying with a single fist. Clearly, his true combat prowess had already surpassed theirs. Although they felt that it was inconceivable for Mu Chen to be able to accomplish such a feat with his Heavenly Completion Stage Initial Phase cultivation, they could only accept reality.
Therefore, everyone turned silent.
Mu Chen gave a faint smile. The tyrannical might of the Duplex Rune Lightning Physique had similarly exceeded his expectations. Such an intimidating effect could clearly be said to be perfect.
"Many thanks."
Mu Chen raised his head and looked towards the platform of the second step high up in the air. That was the place where the baptism would take place, a place that countless experts eyed with jealousy. However, the people that were able to stand there were seemingly all top-notch figures within the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent. Clearly, wanting to gain a foothold there and obtain the qualifications for the Divine Spiritual Baptism would definitely require a truly heaven-shaking battle.
However, he, Mu Chen, would not feel fear just because of this!
A sharp glint gushed out from the youth's black eyes. Taking a step forward, his figure rushed towards the sky. Akin to a great roc, he rushed towards the second step high up in the air under the attentive gazes of countless people within this stretch of the world.
"Another person wants to ascend to the second step!"
Within the chaotic Spiritual Energy fluctuations in the heavens and earth, cries of astonishment started to resound.
Outside of the Divine Spiritual Mountain.
Countless heads of influence and influence stood in the air, with the various bigshots shooting their gazes towards the spatial crack in front of them, where a gigantic glowing Spiritual Energy screen was present. The scene within the screen was precisely that of the Nine Heavenly Steps. However, it was merely the second step of the Nine Heavenly Steps. Clearly, the various bigshots weren't in the mood to pay attention to those insignificant fights. Only the fight at the highest step would pique their interest, as only the victor would be able to obtain the final Divine Spiritual Baptism!
Standing with his hands behind his back, Dean Tai Cang looked towards the scene within the glowing screen without the slightest ripple in his expression. Within the glowing screen, there were seven figures, all of whom were the top-notch figures within the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent. However, there was no sign of Mu Chen amongst them.
Faintly discernible gazes shot over from the surroundings, especially from the people of the Demonic Dragon Palace. A faint mocking smile appeared at the corner of the Black Dragon Sovereign's mouth. That brat by the name of Mu Chen actually doesn't even have the qualifications to ascend the Nine Heavenly Steps?
From the looks of it, he had overestimated that brat. This time, the Hokuang Reiwon might really lose all of its face.
In the end, the person that they had placed their hopes on didn't even have the qualifications to ascend the Nine Heavenly Steps and fight with the other top-notch members of the younger generation.
Shooting a mocking look at Dean Tai Cang, the Black Dragon Sovereign casually swept his gaze across the world. Narrowing his eyes, a chilling shadow flashed within. Tai Cang, this time, I want you to come but not leave. It's time for the Hokuang Reiwon to shatter into pieces!
Appearing as though he hadn't heard those gazes, Dean Tai Cang continued to stare at the glowing Spiritual Energy screen.
Behind Dean Tai Cang, Luo Li and Ling Xi were also staring at the glowing screen. Faintly wrinkling her brows, Ling Xi spoke out in a soft voice, "What's going on?
With Mu Chen's strength, it's impossible that he doesn't have the qualifications to ascend the Nine Heavenly Steps. "
"There's no need to be anxious, Elder Sister Ling Xi. He'll appear," replied Luo Li with a faint smile. Clearly, she had sufficient confidence in Mu Chen.
Gently nodding her head, Ling Xi's expression changed as she looked towards the glowing screen that was showing some signs of activity.
At the same time, in the Hokuang Reiwon.
Similarly, an incomparably gigantic glowing Spiritual Energy screen was present in the air above the Spiritual Academy. The screen was also displaying the Nine Heavenly Steps.
Surrounding the glowing Spiritual Energy screen, countless students of the Hokuang Reiwon were standing in the air. A black sea of people extended to the ends of one's line of sight. At the frontmost positions, Shen Cangsheng, Li Xuantong, Su Xuan, He Yao and the other elite students of the academy were all closely staring at the gigantic glowing screen.
Within the glowing screen, seven figures quietly stood there. However, they radiated with stifling pressure. Solemn expressions appeared on the faces of all the students of the Hokuang Reiwon as they thought, Are these the elites of the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent?
They're indeed formidable.
However, where's Mu Chen?
Why hasn't he appeared yet?
Just as doubt and worry surfaced within the eyes of some students, a sudden movement appeared within the glowing screen, causing everyone to immediately cast their gazes over.
Within the glowing screen, the sea of clouds that pervaded the air was suddenly torn apart, as sharp whooshing sounds rang out. In the next instant, a glowing figure shot out at lightning speed, diving down. In that instant, an indescribable feeling of ferocity erupted from the familiar figure of the youth.
Bang.
His body heavily landed on the platform of the second step of the Nine Heavenly Steps. At this moment, the youth was akin to a falcon, appearing exceedingly dazzling.
Roar!
At this moment, the entire Hokuang Reiwon erupted into an uproar, as deafening cheers resounded across the heavens and earth.
Mu Chen has finally appeared!