Rustle!
In the depths of the super vortex, the liquid-like Spiritual Energy violently circulated like a whirlpool. The terrifying power was sufficient to tear an expert that had gone through the Third Grade Spirit Disaster into pieces.
At this moment, there was a spiritual light blossoming in the depths of the dark vortex. A silhouette was seated with black lightning violently flickering on the surface of his body. Vaguely, there were thunderous roars that resounded.
That silhouette was naturally Mu Chen, who had fallen into the super vortex.
At this moment, his situation was clearly not good. As black lightning flickered, he had already pushed his Lightning God's Physique to its limits. But even so, the frightening energy that was pressing down from all directions still caused him to be in an extremely miserable state.
On the surface of his body, blood could be seen constantly seeping out from his pores. That was a sign that his physical body couldn't bear the pressure. The power in the super vortex was something that even Mu Chen's Septa Rune Lightning Physique couldn't withstand.
Poof!
A mouthful of blood spewed from Mu Chen's mouth. As the blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, it made his handsome face look a little sinister. Extending his hand out, he slowly wiped the blood off the corner of his mouth.
His black pupils were filled with a chill, but there wasn't the slightest bit of fear.
"Indeed, it's hard to resist." Mu Chen's voice was a little hoarse due to the terrifying pressure, as if his throat had suffered an injury.
He slightly raised his head. As far as his eyes could see, the liquid-like Spiritual Energy was rapidly revolving, constantly sending the terrifying pressure over.
He could feel the intense pain emanating from his entire body. Furthermore, the pain was gradually growing stronger. That meant that with the current strength of his physical body, he might not be able to hold on for long.
If he were to fall into a coma, he would be sent out of the Mirror of Judgement. Naturally, at that time, he would lose the opportunity to participate in the Battle of the Best 4, which was something that Mu Chen would absolutely not allow.
"Since I'm still not strong enough …"
The youth raised his handsome face. Due to his age, there was still a trace of immaturity on his face. However, there was a rarely seen unswerving determination between his brows.
He pursed his lips and clenched his fists bit by bit. His eyes were as cold as a blade.
"Then let's become stronger!"
Although the main reason why Mu Chen had allowed Luo Li to leave first was because he didn't want her to enter the danger zone, he also had some other thoughts in his heart.
Although the Spiritual Energy pressure in the Sea of Judgement was extremely terrifying, it seemed to be beneficial to cultivation. Naturally, the prerequisite was that one could endure the danger and pain brought about by the Spiritual Energy pressure.
Within this vortex, danger and opportunity coexisted.
Relying on the threat of death, a person's state could reach its peak, and this was the best time to break through.
Wealth comes from danger. In this world, there was no power that came without a reason. This was the truth that Mu Chen believed in. In the Spiritual Road, in the Northern Spiritual Realm and in Hokuang Reiwon, he was able to gradually distinguish himself. This success was not because of his so-called talent, but because he walked on the edge of life and death.
"Luo Li, this time, I will not be absent."
Mu Chen lightly smiled. Shortly after, his eyes slowly closed and his hands quietly formed seals. At the same time, the black lightning that covered his body dissipated at an astonishing speed.
As the lightning dissipated, the torrent of liquid Spiritual Energy that had been blocked outside immediately rushed over with a terrifying force.
At this moment, a frightening pain violently surged forth. Mu Chen could feel that his body was about to be smashed into pieces by the violent energy. However, no matter how intense the pain was, he still maintained a sliver of clarity. The black lightning continued to pass through his muscles and bones. Under the terrifying external pressure, the black lightning, which had nowhere to go, was forced into his muscles and bones, bit by bit.
As the intense pain spread out, Mu Chen's flesh, bones and meridians were being refined by the black lightning and started to grow stronger, bit by bit.
In the darkness, the youth quietly sat. His body was gradually enveloped by the blood that seeped out from his skin. In the end, the blood turned into a thick layer of blood that covered his body.
Any fluctuations were isolated, as if the body that was covered in blood had already lost its vitality.
While Mu Chen was being enveloped by the darkness and intense pain, the atmosphere outside the Mirror of Judgement was pushed to the limits by the earth-shattering cheers.
Countless people had fervent gazes as they looked at the four figures that were flying over the Golden Battle Stage. No matter how many dark horses appeared, only the four of them were able to stand here in the end.
They represented the pinnacle of all the Spiritual Academies.
Even if some people didn't approve of their methods, they could only inwardly sigh at their strength and talent. Such an achievement had truly made many geniuses pale.
"Mu Chen actually failed." Outside the Golden Battle Stage, the pale-faced Wu Ling looked at the four figures on the Battle Stage and couldn't help sighing.
Behind him, Wu Yingying was also biting her rosy lips. She didn't seem to be in a good mood. Her pair of beautiful eyes would occasionally look at the Mirror of Judgement, as if she was looking forward to something.
"Don't look anymore." Wu Ling bitterly smiled, "Mu Chen is already very powerful. This time, he was only tricked by Ji Xuan and River Of Blood. Those two fellows are extremely powerful. They were unprepared, so it's not wrong for Mu Chen to lose."
"Furthermore, isn't there still Luo Li? She's not simple. If we were to fight, even I wouldn't be her opponent. With her here, Ji Xuan and River Of Blood wouldn't be able to obtain the championship so easily."
Wu Yingying nodded her head in low spirits. Her dejected expression made Wu Ling roll his eyes. Even when he was defeated by River Of Blood, she wasn't this sad.
"Mu Chen."
In the direction of Wanhuang Lingyuan, Tang Qian 'er's face was also slightly pale. She couldn't imagine that the youth who was obviously younger than her, but always gave others a sense of reliance and would never admit defeat, would actually stop here.
Although the youth always had a calm and gentle smile, she knew that it wasn't because the youth was able to ignore the setbacks. It was just that he was able to stand up again in the end.
His body was still perfectly straight.
Perhaps, the youth would still be able to face his defeat with a smile. However, that smile made her heart ache just by thinking about it.
"Mu Chen, you must do your best."
The young girl gently clasped her hands together and prayed in her heart.
In the sky, the five deans were also looking at the four figures that charged out from the Mirror of Judgement.
Dean Tai Cang softly sighed in his heart. He originally thought that Mu Chen would be able to charge to the end, but he didn't expect such an unforeseen event to occur. However, fortunately, their Hokuang Reiwon wasn't completely annihilated. At least, Luo Li was still present.
"Haha, four deans. Now that four people have appeared, I believe that the battle of the top four should begin, right?" Dean Tensei smiled at the four deans.
Dean Tai Cang frowned and said, "Isn't Dean Tensei being too anxious?"
"Haha, what's there to be anxious about? After all, the result has already appeared. Could it be that Dean Tai Cang is still waiting for someone to appear?"
Dean Tensei smiled and continued, "Furthermore, according to the rules, as long as the Champion hasn't appeared, anyone that can charge out of the Mirror of Judgement will be qualified."
Dean Tai Cang was silent. Although he knew that the probability was extremely small, he still felt a little unresigned in his heart. After all, this Great Spiritual Academy Tournament was extremely important to their Hokuang Reiwon. That's because the Holy Spirit House only needed to obtain another Champion in the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament to obtain the position of the Academy Head. If Dean Tensei held the position of the Academy Head, then their Hokuang Reiwon would have a high possibility of being stripped of their title as one of the Five Great Academies by Dean Tian Yuan due to their poor results in the past few years.
"Then, let's begin."
In the end, Dean Tai Cang could only nod his head. At this moment, he clearly couldn't oppose it anymore.
"Dean Tai Cang is still the one who understands the principle of righteousness."
Dean Tensei smiled as he directed his gaze towards the four figures on the Battle Stage. His vigorous voice that was akin to thunder resounded between the heavens and earth once again.
"Firstly, I would like to congratulate the four students that managed to charge out of the Mirror of Judgement. All of you have entered the Best 4 and possess the qualifications to fight for the Champion of this Great Spiritual Academy Tournament."
"There will be no rules for the next Battle of the Champions. No matter how you fight, the last person standing on the fighting platform will be the champion!"
Rustle!
Countless people went into an uproar as their hearts trembled. There's actually no drawing lots to determine the opponent, but four people fighting on the Battle Stage. Is this a free-for-all?
On the Battle Stage, the eyes of the four figures flickered.
"The announcement is over. Next up will be the main event of this Great Spiritual Academy Tournament, the Champion Battle!"
Along with Dean Tensei's words, everyone could sense that the atmosphere on the Battle Stage had abruptly tensed up.
Everyone's eyes were wide open. They really wanted to know how this chaotic battle between the four of them would begin.
Up in the sky, Ji Xuan and River Of Blood exchanged a glance as they lightly smiled. Shortly after, the two of them flashed and appeared on the vast Battle Stage.
River Of Blood's gaze was directed at the silver-haired girl in the sky as a cold smile appeared in his eyes.
"Blood God Academy's River Of Blood seeks guidance from Hokuang Reiwon!"
On the other side, Ji Xuan faintly smiled as he cupped his hands together and said in a clear voice, "Holy Spirit House's Ji Xuan seeks guidance from Wanhuang Lingyuan!"