"As you wish."
When Mu Chen's words resounded across the heavens and earth, the eyes of the various experts abruptly contracted as they looked at the slender youth with indescribable gazes. Clearly, Mu Chen's straightforward acceptance of the challenge had somewhat exceeded their expectations.
That's because, from the current situation, anyone could tell that Ji Xuan was intending to force Mu Chen to fight with him alone. That's because Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy Disaster cultivation was his greatest weakness.
Perhaps Mu Chen had other means to make up for this weakness, but that was only when facing ordinary experts. If he were to face a monstrous figure like Ji Xuan, he would understand how difficult it would be to make up for the gap between them.
That's because, who would dare to say that Ji Xuan didn't have any true means?
"Mu Chen."
Xu Huang and the rest looked at Mu Chen with worry, while Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong exchanged glances with their brows slightly furrowed. From the looks of it, they weren't too optimistic about the fight between Mu Chen and Ji Xuan.
After all, they had previously fought with Ji Xuan, and they were extremely clear about how terrifying the strength of the youth before them was.
Wen Qingxuan also cast a glance at Mu Chen as her rosy lips moved, but in the end, she didn't say anything. However, her expression was a little solemn as she knew that the Ji Xuan before her wasn't someone that the opponents that Mu Chen had faced in the past could be compared to.
"That fool." Wu Yingying couldn't help clenching her pearly white teeth as she stomped her jade-like feet.
"Haha, if he's a fool, I'm afraid that there wouldn't be many sane people here."
Wu Ling chuckled. Soon after, he looked at Wen Busheng, who had a harmless smile on his face, and asked with a smile, "What do you think, Brother Wen?"
The Spiritual Academy that Wen Busheng came from was known as the Undefeated Spiritual Academy. Although the fame and reputation of this Spiritual Academy was extremely flashy, the reputation of this Spiritual Academy was extremely low. The strength of this Spiritual Academy wasn't enough to participate in the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament. However, no one could have imagined that this youth from this small-scaled Spiritual Academy would be able to lead his team to occupy the 8th position.
This position wasn't simple at all. That was because it was the threshold to the finals. Therefore, god knows how many powerful groups had tried to challenge it. However, what caused people to be somewhat shocked was that no one had ever succeeded.
Such an outcome made everyone start to understand that this group from a small Spiritual Academy might be the darkest black horse in this Great Spiritual Academy Tournament.
Hearing Wu Ling's question, Wen Busheng, who had a harmless smile on his face, slightly narrowed. "Ji Xuan is very formidable."
As he spoke, he paused for a brief moment, before continuing, "However, Mu Chen is also very hard to deal with. Although his strength is only at Spiritual Energy Disaster, I can feel the danger that he possesses. I'm afraid that he's not any weaker than Ji Xuan."
"This confrontation will be very interesting. However, the final outcome will depend on Mu Chen's performance."
Hearing that evaluation, Wu Ling smiled as he lightly nodded his head. Looking at the ground, he muttered, "It will be very interesting …"
Under the countless gazes, Mu Chen slowly walked out.
Faintly narrowing his eyes, Ji Xuan stared at Mu Chen as a faint glint flickered within his eyes. With a faint smile, he said, "Relying on your Spiritual Energy Disaster cultivation to walk all the way here, you're truly out of the ordinary."
Mu Chen also stared at Ji Xuan. However, he did not say anything else. With a stomp of his feet, he shot into the sky. Standing in the air, he clenched his fists as black lightning surged from his body, bringing along deep thunderous roars.
"Make your move. Let me see how much progress you've made after all these years." Mu Chen slowly extended his palm out as he spoke.
Ji Xuan smiled. However, there wasn't much warmth in his smile. In the next instant, everyone could see torrential Spiritual Energy sweeping out from his body like heavy waves. Boom!
Boom!
Boundless and powerful Spiritual Energy swept out like an ocean, bringing along rumbling noises. The Spiritual Energy pressure spread out, practically enveloping the entire region.
Everyone's faces slightly changed at this moment. The Spiritual Energy pressure made them feel that their bodies had become much heavier.
The Spiritual Energy cultivation that Ji Xuan had displayed was also at the Second Grade Spirit Disaster. However, it was evident that he possessed the qualifications to make a breakthrough into the Third Grade Spirit Disaster. Ordinary experts at the Second Grade Spirit Disaster weren't his opponents.
"What a powerful Spiritual Energy."
Many people couldn't help muttering in this region. In the current Great Spiritual Academy Tournament, as long as one possessed the strength of Second Grade Spirit Disaster, they would definitely be at the pinnacle. But Ji Xuan had already surpassed that level and was about to touch Third Grade Spirit Disaster.
Once he made it through Third Grade Spirit Disaster, the Sovereign Realm that countless people yearned for would be right before his eyes!
Mu Chen stared at Ji Xuan, who was surging with powerful Spiritual Energy, but there wasn't much astonishment on his face. With Ji Xuan's talent, it wasn't surprising for him to possess such strength.
Rumble!
The lightning around Mu Chen's body abruptly grew denser. Lightning condensed on his chest, faintly transforming into six lightning runes. In an instant, the sky turned dark, as if there were lightning bolts swimming around in the sky.
Black!
Lustre!
Lightning shuttled around Mu Chen's body, bringing along a leg at the same time!
A terrifying power that could shatter mountains.
Mu Chen stood in the sky. The Spiritual Energy ripples around him weren't as powerful as Ji Xuan's, but the veins beneath his skin were wriggling like dragons. His muscles quietly trembled, and the energy ripples caused the air around Mu Chen to quietly explode.
"He's actually able to cultivate his physical body to such a degree!"
In the sky far away, Liu Qingyun looked at the energy ripples around Mu Chen as a smear of astonishment flashed across his eyes. His gaze that was looking at Mu Chen had an additional trace of graveness in it.
Before the Sovereign Realm, it was extremely difficult to cultivate the physical body. If one wanted to improve it, it would be even more difficult than cultivating Spiritual Energy. Therefore, this was also the main reason why there weren't many people who would spend a lot of effort to cultivate their physical body before reaching the Sovereign Realm.
After all, once one stepped into the Sovereign Realm, they would be able to cultivate the Sovereign Celestial Body. Facing the destructive power of the Sovereign Celestial Body, the cultivation of the physical body wouldn't have the slightest bit of advantage.
"I wonder if your physical body can withstand the impact of my Spiritual Energy?" Ji Xuan stared at Mu Chen as he spoke with a faint smile.
"You'll know after a try." Mu Chen extended his palm and gently curled it.
"Courageous."
A chilling arc rose from the corner of Ji Xuan's mouth as his gaze turned cold. Without any movement, the Spiritual Energy that blotted the skies swept out like an ocean. Dozens of Spiritual Energy pillars that were roughly a hundred feet in size flew out at an astonishing speed. In a flash, they appeared above Mu Chen.
"Sacred Light Wheel!"
Ji Xuan clenched his fist as the dozens of Spiritual Energy pillars abruptly condensed, transforming into a hundred foot large Sacred Light Wheel above Mu Chen's head. The light wheel instantly revolved, transforming into a ray of light that furiously chopped down with a swish.
Clearly, Ji Xuan didn't have any intentions of warming up. Therefore, his first move was a ruthless one.
Lightning exploded on the surface of Mu Chen's body as he abruptly clenched his fist. Black lightning runes extended from his arm as he threw a punch out.
Rumble.
Thunderous roars resounded across the skies.
A gigantic bolt of black lightning swept out from Mu Chen's fist like an enraged dragon. Its roar resounded across the horizon as it clashed against the light wheel.
Bang!
Black lightning and white light violently entangled in the sky before corroding each other, transforming into a storm that swept out.
As the storm swept out, Mu Chen's figure abruptly disappeared from his original spot.
Swish!
When Mu Chen's figure reappeared, he was already behind Ji Xuan. Without a single ripple on his face, his hand rapidly formed a seal as a starry sky instantly took shape behind him.
"Four Gods Heaven Sealing Seal!"
"Lightning God's Fist!"
Mu Chen's left fist rumbled out with the light of a beast, while lightning surged from his right. Two swift and overbearing attacks instantly enveloped Ji Xuan.
"Sacred Light Shield."
Ji Xuan extended his hand out, causing dazzling white light to condense, transforming into a gigantic light shield. The surface of the light shield seemed to be covered with divine runes, making it appear indestructible.
Boom!
Mu Chen's overbearing attack violently smashed against the Sacred Light Shield. However, it only caused the light shield to sway, and was unable to break through it.
Ji Xuan's methods couldn't be compared to his previous opponents. Not only did he possess stronger Spiritual Energy, the Deity Tier Spiritual Art that he cultivated was also not an ordinary one. His fighting prowess was truly breathtaking.
"Sacred Light Hand!"
After blocking Mu Chen's attack, Ji Xuan sent another palm out. A gigantic sacred light palm took shape above Mu Chen, slapping down, causing the air to explode.
Boom!
Another gigantic bolt of black lightning soared into the sky, blocking the sacred light palm.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The exchange between the two was as fast as lightning. In just a dozen breaths, they had already exchanged over a dozen blows. Black lightning exploded, divine light turned illusory, and the entire sky became a little dark and distorted from the frightening exchange between the two.
Countless gazes in this region were filled with shock as they watched the ferocious exchange between the two. It was so much so that even experts that had gone through their Second Grade Spirit Disaster had the corners of their eyes twitching. This exchange was truly a little frightening.
In the exchange between the two, Mu Chen had clearly suffered more attacks. However, he had relied on his powerful physical body to forcefully endure it. Therefore, overall, no one had the upper hand in this exchange.
Luo Li, Wen Qingxuan and the rest wore grave expressions as they watched the battle in the sky. This was the first time that they had seen Mu Chen unable to obtain the upper hand after pushing his Lightning God's Physique to the limits.
"There won't be any results if this continues." Wu Ling said as he watched the battle from afar.
Wen Busheng lightly nodded his head as his pupils suddenly contracted as he slowly said, "Therefore, it's time for them to reveal some of their trump cards."
Just when Wen Busheng finished his words, a white light suddenly blossomed in the sky like a blazing sun, illuminating the land as a frightening Spiritual Energy fluctuation soared into the sky.