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In the sky above the Nine Heavenly Steps, the gigantic clump of light suddenly turned dazzling, as if a mysterious power was faintly discernible within it, about to erupt. At the same time, deep throbbing sounds faintly resounded across the region, causing the heavens and earth to ripple.
At this moment, the chaotic fights in this region slowly came to a stop. Countless people raised their heads, gazing at the gigantic clump of light hovering high up in the sky with eyes brimming with greed.
"The Strength of Baptism?"
Raising his head, Mu Chen looked towards the gigantic clump of light. Although the clump of light appeared to be high up in the sky, it was, in fact, located at the end of this shattered space. Frightening spatial currents were present there, with absolutely no one daring to approach it.
"It's said that the clump of light is formed from the heart of a Heavenly Sovereign that had passed away in meditation in the ancient times. However, no one has been able to approach it in the past few years," said Xia Youran in a soft voice.
Feeling slightly astonished, Mu Chen nodded his head. Previously, it was merely a few drops of Blood Essence contained within a Heavenly Sovereign's bone, yet it possessed such frightening capabilities. Therefore, it wouldn't be too absurd to say that the miraculous scene before them was formed from the heart of that Heavenly Sovereign. Naturally, Mu Chen knew that there might not be anyone within the Northern Heavens Continent that possessed the qualifications to verify this point.
"Looks like the Strength of Baptism is about to descend."
All of a sudden, a frown appeared on Xia Youran's forehead as her beautiful eyes shot a glance at the other people on the platform. However, as of now, there was still no conclusion on how to divide the Strength of Baptism. Xia Youran was clear that this matter was something that couldn't be explained with words. In the end, it still depended on who was stronger.
A faint glint flashed across Mu Chen's eyes as he gently nodded his head.
Following the commotion caused by the gigantic clump of light, the atmosphere on the platform on the second highest step started to turn quiet, bit by bit. Everyone's eyes sparkled, yet everyone could feel the Spiritual Energy within their bodies quietly circulating, while their eyes brimmed with vigilance and vigilance.
Before the Strength of Baptism descended, it was clear that the division had to be completed.
This kind of quiet atmosphere seemed to be transmitted downwards. The entire Nine Heavenly Steps, as well as the countless experts below, all cast their gazes towards the second highest step. Everyone knew that once a fight broke out at that place, it was likely that an earthshaking chaotic battle would erupt.
Amongst these geniuses that were at the pinnacle of the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent, there would definitely be people that would be eliminated. Furthermore, this process would definitely be extremely miserable.
As for who would be eliminated, no one could come to a conclusion now.
An oppressive atmosphere enveloped the second level of the Nine Heavenly Steps.
This pressure continued for a few more minutes, before Mo Xingtian, who was standing at the front, finally laughed. His deathly still eyes swept across the crowd, while his somewhat hoarse laughter caused the hearts of everyone on the platform to tremble. After which, gaze after gaze converged onto Mo Xingtian's body.
This person, who hadn't spoken a single word since the beginning, and could be considered as the number one person within the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent, seemed to have finally stopped watching from the sidelines.
"In this Strength of Baptism, the four of you will be able to enjoy it the best. All of you should be able to complete your baptism," said Mo Xingtian with a slightly hoarse voice.
Upon hearing that, a shiver ran through the hearts of everyone present. If that's the case, doesn't that mean that there are still four people that won't be able to complete their baptism?
However, exactly which four people would ascend to the summit, and which four would remain?
A smile appeared on Mo Xingtian's face. Raising his deathly still eyes, he slowly swept them across every single person present on the stage, before speaking out in a soft voice, "Dong Yuan, Zhou Xuan Liu Ying, follow me to the summit."
The atmosphere instantly froze.
The numerous experts within the Nine Heavenly Steps were also shocked by this. In the past Divine Spiritual Baptisms, everyone would rely on their own abilities. The winner would ascend to the summit, while the loser would be stuck on the second highest step. However, this time, Mo Xingtian actually wanted to break this impasse, and use his words to determine the winner?
Not only them, even Dong Yuan, Liu Ying, as well as the skinny male in greyish-white robes were gawking as they looked towards Mo Xingtian with faintly shaken expressions. What did he mean by those words?
He's actually going to determine the winner with a single word, and directly ascend to the summit to enjoy the Strength of Baptism?
Dong Yuan and the rest were filled with disbelief. This Mo Xingtian, who was usually the hardest to come into contact with, had actually taken the initiative to share a portion of the Strength of Baptism with them?
However, very quickly, pleasant surprise gushed out from their eyes. With Mo Xingtian taking the lead, along with the three of them, the situation had basically stabilized. That's because the remaining four people did not have the ability to contend against Mo Xingtian and the three of them.
After all, although Mo Xingtian was unable to take on seven people by himself, in a one on one fight, even the prideful Dong Yuan and the rest knew that their chances of victory weren't high.
While Dong Yuan and the rest were stunned and pleasantly surprised, the faces of the other four people on the platform had turned slightly ugly, especially the Western Extreme Hall's Xi Qinghai and the Heavenly Cauldron Divine Sect's Su Buxiu. Their gazes had started to slowly turn frosty. If not for their fear of Mo Xingtian, they would have long taken action in anger.
"Mo Xingtian, what's the meaning of this?!" Clenching her teeth, Xia Youran roared out in fury.
No one had expected that Mo Xingtian would actually forcefully pull Liu Ying, Dong Yuan and Zhou Xuan over to his side. This undoubtedly meant that he had eliminated them. How could they possibly accept this?
Although your Demonic Dragon Palace is formidable, it doesn't mean that you're invincible within the Northern Heavens Continent. Wouldn't your actions today offend the Nine Summers Chamber of Commerce, the Western Extreme Hall and the Heavenly Cauldron Divine Sect?
How could Mo Xingtian do such a thing?!
With an indifferent smile, Mo Xingtian replied, "I'm just giving them a small reward, that's all."
His words were somewhat baffling, causing Liu Ying, Dong Yuan and the rest to be completely baffled. They didn't seem to have any sort of agreement with Mo Xingtian.
"Mo Xingtian, I'm afraid that your actions are against the rules, right?" Wrinkles appeared on the forehead of the Western Extreme Hall's Xi Qinghai as he slowly spoke out.
"Although the Demonic Dragon Palace is strong, it hasn't reached the point where it can decide the winner with a single word."
Dressed in white, Su Buxiu gave a faint laugh. Being the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Cauldron Divine Sect, he naturally had his own pride and unyielding character. If he were to lose in a fight, he would accept it wholeheartedly. However, what the hell was going on right now?
Although this Mo Xingtian didn't say anything, they never imagined that his arrogance and haughtiness would far surpass their own.
Faced against their questioning, Mo Xingtian only gave a smile, before speaking out in a hoarse voice, "I've challenged my Spiritual Energy Disaster a month ago. Although I've failed, it should be extremely easy for me to defeat any one of you."
The expressions on Xia Youran's, Xi Qinghai's and Su Buxiu's faces instantly changed. This Mo Xingtian had actually challenged his Spiritual Energy Disaster?
A faint frown appeared on Mu Chen's forehead. Naturally, he knew about the Three Minor Disasters. Although it was extremely dangerous, with the slightest carelessness causing one to turn into ashes, it had to be said that it was extremely beneficial to one's strength. Even if one were to fail, as long as one was able to preserve one's life, one's strength would receive a massive increase. Take Wu Dong for example. Although he had failed his Human Body Disaster, his strength had far exceeded that of a Heavenly Completion Stage Late Phase.
Clearly, the current Mo Xingtian was already half a step ahead of Xia Youran and the rest.
"The three of you, please wait for the next time."
Said Mo Xingtian with a smile. Shooting a glance at Mu Chen with his deathly still eyes, an indescribable arc appeared at the corner of his mouth. However, Mu Chen knew that he wasn't included within the group of three. That's because Mo Xingtian had already made up his mind to kill him. Since he was already dead, there was naturally no way for him to wait for the next time.
As his voice rang out, Mo Xingtian turned around, slowly walking towards the first step of the Nine Heavenly Steps.
Behind him, Liu Ying, Dong Yuan and Zhou Xuan exchanged glances, before following after him. As Liu Ying turned around, he sent a gloomy and gloomy gaze towards Mu Chen. As long as he's able to accept the Divine Spiritual Baptism, he would possess the qualifications to attempt the "Spiritual Energy Disaster". At that time, if he's able to pass through it, killing Mu Chen would be as easy as flipping his hand.
Looking at the backs of the four people, the faces of Xia Youran, Xi Qinghai and Su Buxiu fluctuated indeterminately. Tightly clenching their fists, a dark and gloomy look appeared in their eyes. They really wanted to rush forward. However, their rationality told them that with just the three of them, they might not be able to defeat the four-man group led by Mo Xingtian.
Hu.
Exhaling a soft breath of air, Mu Chen stared at the back of Mo Xingtian, while chilling killing intent flashed within his eyes.
"Senior sister Xia, brother Xi, brother Su … do you want to give up just like that?" Turning his gaze towards the three people, Mu Chen asked with a faint smile.
"Mu Chen, you …" Looking at the youth with sparkling eyes before her, Xia Youran seemed to have guessed what he wanted to do, causing her lovable face to slightly change.
"What else can I do?" replied Xi Qinghai in an indifferent tone. Clearly, he was in an extremely bad mood right now.
"Looks like you guys are very afraid of Mo Xingtian," replied Mu Chen with a smile.
"It's not that we're afraid, it's just that our strength is truly inferior to him."
Shrugging his shoulders, Su Buxiu continued, "None of us here are able to defeat him. If we were to join forces against him, it might be possible. However, I believe that Liu Ying and the rest will also take action. If that's the case, we'll still be at a disadvantage."
"If we're able to get rid of Mo Xingtian, won't you guys have the courage to do so?" asked Mu Chen in a soft voice.
The pupils of Xi Qinghai and Su Buxiu faintly contracted as they stared towards Mu Chen. For a moment, they felt the urge to mock and ridicule him. Fortunately, they managed to suppress this urge. Looking at Mu Chen with strange gazes, they nodded their heads and replied, "Without Mo Xingtian, there's nothing to fear about Liu Ying and the rest."
"Since that's the case, let's join forces. Leave Mo Xingtian to me. As for the other three, you guys keep an eye on them."
Slightly tilting his head, Mu Chen looked towards the three people, before saying with a smile, "How about it?
Do you have the guts? "
Hearing those words, Xia Youran and the other two instantly gawked as they stared at Mu Chen in disbelief.
Without saying anything else, Mu Chen slowly walked forward under their gazes. With a change of his hand seal, the Great Meru Demonic Pillar within his Qi Sea instantly erupted with terrifying fiendish energy, before sweeping out from within his body. At this moment, Mu Chen's black pupils started to slowly turn scarlet-red.
"Whoosh!"
A scarlet-red pillar of light rushed straight towards the heavens from the top of Mu Chen's head, before a gigantic black demonic pillar surfaced, bringing with it a fiendish blood aura that blotted the skies.
Mu Chen's figure rushed towards the skies, before landing on the top of the black demonic pillar.
Behind him, the skies appeared to turn dark-red, while a frightening fiendish aura pervaded the heavens and earth.
"Mo Xingtian, I'm afraid that you won't have a share in today's baptism."
The Heavens and Earth turned dark red. The young man's cold voice was filled with torrential murderous intent as it swept across the area, shocking countless experts.
(To be continued)