Mu Chen stood in the air with lightning liquid flowing on one of his arms. Lightning runes seemed to have grown out from his muscles, radiating with a frightening power. His other hand was tightly gripping onto the Devouring Dragon Demon Spear. The body of the spear was perfectly straight, with a simple and unadorned stone seal on the tip of the spear.
Six lightning runes were faintly discernible on his chest, while berserk lightning-like energy surged within his body. As his muscles trembled, even the surrounding air quietly exploded. The strength of his physical body had already reached a somewhat terrifying level.
Mu Chen's Lightning God's Physique had already reached the Hexa Rune Lightning Body.
This was the benefit that Mu Chen had obtained from crossing the sea of Divine Wood Lightning Dipper with his physical body.
Hu.
A white mist that seemed to be mixed with traces of lightning was spat out from Mu Chen's mouth. Lightning flickered within it, while lightning seemed to be born within Mu Chen's eyes, radiating with an indescribable pressure. He stared at the ashen-faced Xue Tiandou with an indifferent gaze. If his physical body had not broken through to the Hexa Rune Lightning Body, it might be difficult for him to obtain the upper hand in a head-on clash with Xue Tiandou. However, no one could have expected that his Lightning God's Physique would once again make a breakthrough after experiencing the bombardment of the Divine Wood Lightning Dipper.
Hexa Rune Lightning Body was sufficient to allow Mu Chen to face any First Grade Spirit Disaster expert head-on.
"Looks like the treasure is not fated with you." said Mu Chen with a faint smile.
Xue Tiandou's gaze was dark as he looked at Mu Chen. However, there was an additional trace of genuine fear and wariness under his dark gaze. At the very beginning, he did not truly treat Mu Chen as an opponent on the same level as him. However, at this moment, he had no choice but to change his view.
That's because he could similarly feel a pressure coming from Mu Chen.
The latter's physical body was much stronger than before. It was so strong that even he did not dare to ignore it.
"You do have some ability. You're only at Human Body Disaster, yet you're able to strengthen your physical body to such a level. Amongst those of the same generation that I've come into contact with, just based on the toughness of your physical body, I'm afraid that you can be ranked within the top ten," said Xue Tiandou in a somewhat gloomy tone.
Mu Chen smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment."
"However …"
Xue Tiandou's eyes seemed to be flowing with a sea of blood as he slowly said, "No matter how strong your physical body is, there's still a limit."
Upon hearing his words, Mu Chen did not comment on it, before shifting his gaze away. In another direction, there were people obstructing Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan. However, the two girls possessed astonishing strength, causing the obstructions they faced to be far smaller than his. Therefore, when he obtained the Black Tortoise Seal, the two treasures that they had chosen ended up in their hands.
In Luo Li's hand was a jade ruler. The jade ruler was entirely dark green in colour, with complicated runes carved on its surface. If one were to take a closer look, one would notice that it was in the shape of a hundred grasses, while the entire jade ruler radiated with dense life force.
As for Wen Qingxuan, there was a green wooden vine in her hand. The wooden vine appeared rather simple and unadorned, while its surface was smooth and glossy, appearing somewhat similar to a green rope.
The treasures in the hands of the two girls were clearly not ordinary items. Furthermore, from their appearance, they were even brighter than the Black Tortoise Seal that Mu Chen had obtained.
While Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan had successfully obtained their treasures, the remaining seven treasures also began to be obtained by people after a series of fights. However, the treasures were after all limited. Compared to the number of people present, the majority of people returned empty-handed. This caused them to feel rather unwilling, but there was nothing they could do.
As the ten treasures fell into the hands of people, the intense fighting from before also began to ease up. However, anyone could feel that the atmosphere was still as tense as before, with many people casting covetous glances at each other.
The faces of Wang Zhong, Cuttlefish and the rest were the most unsightly. That's because when Mu Chen and Xue Tiandou were fighting, they had also made their moves against Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan. However, the outcome was clear. From a certain degree, the means of the two girls were even sharper than Mu Chen. Although they had given their all, they still suffered in the hands of the two girls and had no choice but to end up empty-handed.
As for Wu Yingying and the rest of the Four Sea Spiritual Academies, they wisely did not participate in the most intense fight. On the contrary, they had directed their gazes towards the other seven treasures that were comparatively weaker. Therefore, when the fight ended, they all had their own harvest. Although they had only obtained a Peerless Rank Spiritual Artifact, it was still a considerable harvest.
The atmosphere in the entire plaza became a little strange at this moment.
Xue Tiandou stared at Mu Chen, Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan as his eyes flickered. If it was just Mu Chen alone, he was pretty confident. However, if Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan were to be included, even someone as prideful as him had to admit that he could only retreat.
"Mu Chen, aren't you guys a little too much?"
As Xue Tiandou's eyes flickered, a cold voice suddenly resounded from the side. Everyone directed their gazes over and saw Wang Zhong glaring at Mu Chen, "There are a total of three Quasi-Divine Artifacts here. Now that all of them have been taken by you guys, are you planning to let us return empty-handed?"
Wang Zhong's words were extremely vicious. After all, there were too many monks and not enough gruel. Furthermore, with Mu Chen and the other two gathered together, their strength was extremely powerful. Therefore, it would be hard for any party to gain the upper hand if they fought with them alone. Therefore, he was trying his best to isolate Mu Chen and the other three.
The entire plaza was a little stirred at this moment. Some people who were unwilling in their hearts couldn't help looking at Mu Chen and the other three with fear and greed flickering in their eyes.
"Haha, brother Wang Zhong is right. Mu Chen, one should not be too greedy, or else one will be stuffed to death."
Cuttlefish also sneered at this moment. He hated Mu Chen to death. Moreover, he was currently eyeing the three Quasi-Divine Artifacts that Mu Chen and the other two had obtained. Therefore, he naturally did not hesitate to hit them when they were down.
"Mu Chen, it seems like you have quite a number of enemies." Xue Tiandou looked at this scene with a playful expression and smiled.
Mu Chen was expressionless, while Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan's pretty faces turned a little colder. The two girls flew to Mu Chen's side and swept their beautiful eyes over with a chilling gaze.
"This friend, from the looks of it, you guys should have a grudge with Mu Chen and the other three. Why don't we join forces?"
When Wang Zhong saw Wen Qingxuan's cold gaze, his heart shivered. He was too fearful of the latter. Therefore, he shifted his gaze and looked at Xue Tiandou. From the previous exchange between him and Mu Chen, Xue Tiandou's strength had reached First Grade Spirit Disaster and he should not be underestimated.
"Haha, I am quite interested in this. Leave Mu Chen to me."
Xue Tiandou lightly smiled as he nodded his head. Wang Zhong's suggestion was exactly what he wanted. After all, he knew that it would be difficult for him to deal with Mu Chen and the other two with just the strength of his side.
When Wang Zhong heard this, he instantly rejoiced. He clearly knew how difficult it was to deal with Mu Chen and the other two. The latter had even defeated a First Grade Spirit Disaster battle puppet in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. Therefore, it would be best if Xue Tiandou could stop Mu Chen.
"Haha, friends from the Wu Ling Academy and the Four Sea Spiritual Academies, are you interested in joining in?
I believe that Quasi-Divine Artifacts should be enough, right? "
After pulling Xue Tiandou into the camp to deal with Mu Chen's group, Wang Zhong looked at Wu Yingying and the Four Sea Spiritual Academies. From the looks of it, he was clearly trying to pull everyone to deal with Mu Chen's group.
When Wu Yingying and the four Captains of the Four Sea Spiritual Academies heard his words, their faces unnoticeably changed.
Wu Yingying looked at Mu Chen. The latter still had an expressionless face. However, the lightning that flickered on the surface of his body revealed the rage and killing intent in his heart.
"You've already roped in two parties. If you pull us in as well and snatch the three Quasi Divine Weapons from them, how are we going to split them?
Are we going to have to fight again? "Wu Yingying said indifferently.
Hearing those words, Wang Zhong's face slightly changed. Wu Yingying's words were too sharp, so sharp that he couldn't reply. After all, there were only three Quasi-Divine Artifacts. With Wang Zhong's character, he would naturally not be willing to return empty-handed. So, even if he dealt with Mu Chen's group, there would still be a fight over the distribution of the Quasi-Divine Artifacts.
The four Captains of the Four Sea Spiritual Academies looked at each other and shook their heads in the end. "Captain Wang Zhong, I'm sorry. Our Four Sea Spiritual Academies have no intention of participating in this matter. Although Quasi-Divine Artifacts are rare, we are not fated with them. So, we will not force it."
They rejected Wang Zhong's invitation because they could tell that no matter if it was Mu Chen's group or Wang Zhong's group, they weren't easy to deal with. Although they had some strength, it wouldn't be beneficial for them to participate in a battle of this level. Furthermore, it was just as Wu Yingying had said. After dealing with Mu Chen, they might not be able to obtain a Quasi-Divine Artifact. At that time, they might even be working hard for nothing.
Wang Zhong's face was a little unsightly. He couldn't help glaring at Wu Yingying. It was because the latter had brought this matter to light that the other people, who were ready to make a move, retracted their thoughts.
Wu Yingying, on the other hand, paid no attention to him. She crossed her arms and in an instant, an arc was squeezed out from her clothes. She coldly swept a glance at Mu Chen and snorted, "Go ahead and deal with whoever you guys want. When you guys are tired of fighting, I will naturally take action."
Mu Chen chuckled and cast a grateful look at Wu Yingying. He knew that her previous words had dispelled many people's thoughts.
However, Wu Yingying's pretty face was still as cold as ice in response to his grateful gaze and she ignored him.
Wang Zhong's face was ashen as he retracted his gaze and sneered, "It's enough even without you guys."
As his voice faded, he suddenly waved his sleeve. Light flickered and a giant statue appeared on the square. It was a Eugenia. Moreover, from the undulations that were being emitted from the Eugenia, its power was not inferior to the Eugenia that Mu Chen's group had obtained.
Cuttlefish chuckled when he saw this. With a flick of his finger, a Eugenia also appeared.
"Since everyone has summoned this thing, I won't keep it anymore."
With a lazy smile, Xue Tiandou waved his hand and summoned a Divine Wood Guard that was exactly the same as the previous one.
The entire square was silent for a moment as everyone stared in shock at the three Eugenia. Who could have imagined that Wang Zhong's group could summon three puppets that were comparable to First Grade Spirit Disaster?
Mu Chen's eyes narrowed when he saw the three Eugenia. It seems like every group that obtained the Wood God's Invitation had also obtained a Eugenia.
From the looks of it, just the three Eugenia alone were comparable to three First Grade Spirit Disaster experts. In addition to Xue Tiandou, Wang Zhong, Cuttlefish and the rest, such a lineup was indeed enough to cause real trouble for them.
Therefore, the situation had become troublesome.
(To be continued.)