Screech!
A sharp hawk's cry resounded throughout the heavens and earth. The ear-piercing sound wave had actually turned substantial as it swept out, instantly leaving countless deep marks on the ground as a terrifying pressure enveloped over. Under that pressure, not to mention ordinary students, even some Deans of Spiritual Academies couldn't help having a drastic change in their faces.
"That's the main body of the Primordial Skydragon Hawk?" Some Deans had solemn gazes as they looked at the colossus and exclaimed in astonishment.
"Indeed, it's the main body, and not the so-called Soul Essence. But why is the Primordial Skydragon Hawk hiding in Ji Xuan's body?
With his strength, how can he suppress the Primordial Skydragon Hawk? "A Dean said in a low voice in doubt.
The Primordial Skydragon Hawk was ranked 8th on the Spiritual Beast Ranking. As long as such a powerful Spiritual Beast reached maturity, it would possess a strength comparable to Sovereigns. But with Ji Xuan's strength, he had only managed to establish his Sovereign Sea. Strictly speaking, he still hadn't stepped into the Sovereign Realm. Therefore, it was impossible for him to suppress the Primordial Skydragon Hawk and make it his own.
Some Deans exchanged looks as they were clearly a little doubtful about this matter.
"I'm afraid that the strength of the Primordial Skydragon Hawk has already reached the Fourth Grade Sovereign Realm. I'm afraid that there's no need for us to continue the battle." A Dean shook his head as he helplessly said.
In ordinary Spiritual Academies, a Fourth Grade Sovereign could already become the Dean of a Spiritual Academy. It was so much so that even in the Five Great Academies, it would be a pinnacle Elder. Such a level of strength had far exceeded what students could achieve.
"Hmph. Dean Tensei, isn't this a little too much of a cheating move from your Academy?
The Primordial Skydragon Hawk isn't something that belongs to Ji Xuan. Borrowing power from an external source isn't within the rules of the competition! "
Up in the sky, Dean Tai Cang's face was dark as he watched this scene. He coldly glanced at the colossal figure of the Primordial Skydragon Hawk.
He said in a deep voice.
Dean Tensei faintly smiled, "Dean Tai Cang, you're wrong. The Primordial Skydragon Hawk has nothing to do with our Holy Spirit House. All of this was done by Ji Xuan himself. Furthermore, he has a lodging relationship with the Primordial Skydragon Hawk. He must have paid a great price to obtain this power."
"Boarding?"
The three deans by the side were slightly startled. The so-called lodging was an extremely dangerous method, as the Primordial Skydragon Hawk existed within the human body.
But it would constantly try to take over the host's mind.
Take its place.
At the same time, the host was trying to refine it completely and turn its power into his own.
This was a gamble with one's life on the line.
The loser would have to pay a heavy price and might not even be able to turn the situation around.
Generally speaking, very few humans or powerful spirit beasts would choose this method. Humans would not want to plant such a terrifying bomb in their bodies, while spirit beasts would not be willing to be in such a dangerous situation with such a heavy price.
Therefore, this kind of boarding relationship.
It was actually quite rare.
"That Primordial Skydragon Hawk took a fancy to Ji Xuan's physical body and tried to seize it, while Ji Xuan also took a fancy to the Primordial Skydragon Hawk's power. Therefore, they formed a lodging relationship.
It doesn't count as borrowing it out of thin air, nor does it count as breaking the rules, "Dean Tensei said with a faint smile.
The three deans fell into silence. Forget about the Primordial Skydragon Hawk, since Ji Xuan's strength was weak. With its strength, it had a chance of defeating Ji Xuan. But this Ji Xuan was decisive and ruthless. But with this person's scheming, he should have made some preparations. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to take such a risk.
Dean Tai Cang's face remained as dark as before. However, in the end, he had nothing to say. Although Ji Xuan's strength was obtained through a shortcut, he had, in the end, paid the price with his life. Faintly raising his head, he looked towards the figure of the youth in the air, before giving a soft sigh in his heart. Mu Chen's performance was already exceedingly perfect. However, who would have expected that Ji Xuan would still have such a deep trump card hidden within his hands?
"So that fellow actually has a genuine Primordial Skydragon Hawk in his body!"
Wen Qingxuan clenched her teeth as she looked at the Primordial Skydragon Hawk. In the end, she bitterly smiled, "Looks like we have still underestimated Ji Xuan."
Luo Li couldn't help clenching her fists as she looked at Mu Chen's silhouette. The youth's face was calm, without any emotions. But at this moment, the shock in the latter's heart shouldn't be small.
"You can leave first," said Luo Li in a soft voice.
"You?" Wen Qingxuan was startled as she exclaimed.
"Mu Chen will not give up, so I will accompany him to the end." Luo Li lightly smiled, her smile was filled with unshakable firmness.
"The strength of the Primordial Skydragon Hawk is probably comparable to a Fourth Grade Sovereign. Even if you and Mu Chen join hands, it's absolutely impossible for you to win."
Wen Qingxuan anxiously said, "Forget it, it's only a competition. Furthermore, anyone can tell that Ji Xuan is acting shamelessly. That strength isn't something that he has cultivated."
"If it's based on their own ability, he would have already lost to Mu Chen!"
Luo Li gently shook her head as she smiled, "Do you think that Mu Chen will retreat?"
Wen Qingxuan was speechless. She knew the grudges between Mu Chen and Ji Xuan. That fellow might seem gentle, but he was extremely stubborn. Even if he knew that he couldn't defeat Ji Xuan, he would definitely not admit defeat.
"What a fool."
Wen Qingxuan sighed. But she had to admit that it felt pretty good when that fellow was stubborn.
"Let's do it together, then!"
Wen Qingxuan clenched her teeth in the end. Through her recovery, she had recovered quite a bit of her fighting strength.
Luo Li looked at Wen Qingxuan in astonishment. Clearly, there was no need for the latter to join them in a battle that they didn't have much chance of winning.
Wen Qingxuan's face turned red from Luo Li's gaze as she quickly said, "That fellow has helped me earlier, I'm not someone who doesn't know how to repay his kindness."
Luo Li smiled as a profound meaning flashed in her eyes. However, she did not speak any further and gently nodded her head.
At this moment, there wasn't much commotion in this region. Countless students had their mouths wide open. Clearly, they were shocked by the Primordial Skydragon Hawk. Furthermore, that level of pressure had already exceeded their limits. They knew that it wasn't something that students like them could touch, at least at the very least.
At least, not now.
Hokuang Reiwon's location was also in silence. Countless people's faces were pale and the joy that they had previously had vanished.
Under the countless shocked gazes, Ji Xuan lazily twisted his neck as he listened to the crisp sounds of his bones cracking. He raised his cold face as he stared at Mu Chen and smiled, "Do you feel despair?"
Mu Chen's face was indifferent.
He slowly clenched his fists tightly.
Behind Ji Xuan
The Primordial Skydragon Hawk raised its eyes that were filled with hostility as it indifferently swept a glance at Mu Chen.
The latter's strength didn't make it feel the slightest bit concerned. Therefore, it shifted its gaze onto Ji Xuan and a cold voice that only the latter could hear resounded, "Is this the fellow that forced you to summon me?
Ji Xuan.
You must know that the more you use my power, the more I can corrode you. "
When Ji Xuan heard its words, he lightly smiled. "Then, I hope that before I surpass you, you can truly occupy my body."
"However, before that, you and I are still bound together for good or ill.
So, it's better for you to help me get rid of this guy first. "
"As you wish."
The Primordial Skydragon Hawk's ferocious eyes flickered as it eerily laughed. With a flap of its wings, its massive figure turned into a dazzling light.
It charged into Ji Xuan's body.
Sizzle.
The pair of hawk wings on Ji Xuan's back expanded at an astonishing speed. In just a few breaths' time, it had grown to roughly a hundred feet. Furthermore, his hands had also gradually turned sharp, with dark-purple nails that looked like daggers. A terrifying Spiritual Energy storm whistled around him, tearing apart the heavens and earth. The degree of Spiritual Energy fluctuations had already reached the Sovereign Realm.
Sensing the boundless energy in his body, a smear of intoxication flashed across Ji Xuan's face. His pupils had also turned into a sharp hawk's gaze. Shortly after, he raised his head and gave a faint smile towards Mu Chen. With a flap of his wings, a dark-purple Spiritual Energy storm swept out, sweeping towards Mu Chen with an unparalleled momentum.
Mu Chen's face turned grave as he clenched his fist. The Great Meru Demonic Pillar soared into the sky and furiously smashed down.
Boom!
The Spiritual Energy storm slammed against the Great Meru Demonic Pillar. In an instant, the demonic pillar trembled and was sent flying back. Mu Chen patted his palm over, but the terrifying energy caused intense pain to his arms. The webbing between his thumb and forefinger was torn apart as blood flowed. If it wasn't for his powerful physique, he would have died from the shock alone.
"Right now, you're just like an ant in my eyes."
Ji Xuan ridiculed. Just when his laughter rang out, a sharp whistling of wind resounded from his back. However, he did not even bother to look over as he sent a palm out. Space distorted under his palm as purple Spiritual Energy swept out. It was like a huge purple snake that swept out.
Boom!
A muffled sound rang out as two figures were forced back. They were Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan, who were trying to help Mu Chen. But judging from the looks of it, they weren't Ji Xuan's opponent at this moment.
Rustle!
Ji Xuan flapped his wings, causing countless afterimages to appear. Before Mu Chen could react, an incomparably swift and fierce palm wind had already landed on his shoulder.
Puff!
His body shot out as a mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth.
"Your speed is truly pitifully slow."
Just when his figure stabilized, an eerie voice rang out from his back. In the next instant, another palm wind landed on his body.
Bang!
Mu Chen's body heavily shot into the ground. Wiping the bloodstain from the corner of his mouth, he appeared to be in an extremely miserable state. However, even if he had fallen into a disadvantageous position, his eyes were still cold and murderous, without the slightest bit of fear or retreat.
"Big Brother Mu, forget it." In the Hokuang Reiwon region, there were people looking at the somewhat miserable figure as their noses turned sour. Some of the girls even had their eyes turning a little red. In the past, when he was in Hokuang Reiwon, Mu Chen was always filled with confidence. His handsome face was radiant and warm. This was the first time that they had seen Mu Chen in such a miserable state.
Although the students of the other Spiritual Academies did not speak, a smear of admiration surged from their eyes. After all, regardless of victory or defeat, Mu Chen's tenacity and perseverance was worthy of respect.
Mu Chen's body was in the rubble. At this moment, he appeared to be in an extremely miserable state. His hand trembled as he wiped the bloodstain from the corner of his mouth. Shortly after, a smear of malevolence slowly surged from his eyes. Even if he were to lose today, he would still drag Ji Xuan to accompany him!
"Then, let's compete and see who's more ruthless."
Mu Chen muttered with a smile. His smile was extremely cruel as he struggled to stand up from the rubble. Just when he was about to make another move, his body suddenly stiffened. That's because, at this moment, a somewhat familiar lazy voice suddenly rang out in his heart.
"Tsk tsk. Little Mu Chen, you're really useless. You're actually beaten to such a miserable state by that mixed hairy bird?"
The somewhat familiar voice immediately caused Mu Chen to be stunned. Shortly after, he rubbed his ears in disbelief.
That's because that familiar voice belonged to Jiu You, who was in the midst of evolving?!