Sizzle!
Golden flames blazed in the Nine-Layered Pagoda. Within the flames, the Sky Dragon-Tiger's body started to swell once again. Waves of ferocious aura swept out, causing the Nine-Layered Pagoda to emit buzzing noises.
Along with the Sky Dragon's bloodline being ignited by Mu Chen's Sky Dragon Flames, the Sky Dragon-Tiger's strength had also skyrocketed. At this moment, even the Asura King would find it extremely troublesome to deal with it.
Outside the stage, the Blood Hawk King and the rest felt their scalps going numb. They could tell that the reason why the Sky Dragon-Tiger's strength grew was because of Mu Chen.
Although they had no idea what Mu Chen was trying to do, the latter shouldn't be a fool. So he must have his own considerations for doing this. But … wasn't Mu Chen afraid of nurturing a tiger in his bosom?
As thoughts circulated in the hearts of the various Kings, Mu Chen had also fixed his gaze on the Nine-Layered Pagoda. He could also sense the increasingly violent Spiritual Energy of the Sky Dragon-Tiger. If he were to clash with the Sky Dragon-Tiger at this moment, he might not be able to bear it, even with the Dragon-Phoenix Physique.
At this moment, the Sky Dragon-Tiger was probably approaching the Seventh Grade Sovereign Realm.
The increase in strength was extremely shocking, but Mu Chen wasn't panicking. On the contrary, a lustre flashed in his pupils that were akin to black holes.
The more shocking the increase, the faster the bloodline would be ignited. If the Sky Dragon-Tiger still had its consciousness, it might be able to see through his intentions and forcefully suppress the ignition of its bloodline.
But it was a pity that the Sky Dragon-Tiger only possessed a portion of its strength when it was alive.
Its consciousness had already dissipated.
"Roar!"
Although its consciousness had dissipated, the Sky Dragon-Tiger had sensed danger.
Immediately, it unleashed a thunderous roar and charged forth, throwing a jab towards the Nine-Layered Pagoda.
Rumble!
When that jab was thrown down, boundless Spiritual Energy swept out like a storm. That jab had even caused the eyelids of the Asura King to slightly twitch. It was practically an attack that had gathered all of the Sky Dragon-Tiger's strength.
Mu Chen also noticed the Sky Dragon-Tiger's crazy counterattack and immediately changed his hand seal.
When the terrifying attack landed on the Great Buddha Pagoda, the Great Buddha Pagoda vanished into thin air.
The golden flames also dissipated at the same time.
Boom!
A sharp gale brought along with it a violent Spiritual Energy whistled out as it slammed against the light screen around the stage, instantly causing ripples to appear on the light screen.
Mu Chen stood in the air and looked at the Heavenly Dragon-Tiger indifferently. After the terrifying attack from before, the Heavenly Dragon-Tiger's body began to shrink bit by bit and was covered in dragon scales.
It also began to rapidly dim.
At this point, everyone could sense that the Sky Dragon-Tiger's strength was rapidly weakening.
In less than a dozen breaths of time, the Sky Dragon Tiger, which was originally brimming with killing intent, instantly wilted.
There was even blood seeping out from under his dragon scales. Clearly, he was extremely weak.
Mu Chen's brows were also slightly raised at this moment.
Although he had expected the aftereffects of burning the Sky Dragon-Tiger's bloodline, he did not expect the aftereffects to be so severe.
The current Sky Dragon Tiger.
He was just a paper tiger.
Outside the Battle Stage, the Blood Hawk King and the rest widened their eyes at this moment, before they finally understood what was going on.
Immediately, they could not help but cast astonished gazes towards Mu Chen. They clearly did not expect that Mu Chen would actually use such a method to obtain victory...
"As expected of King Mu. Impressive."
After the astonishment, there was a wave of heartfelt admiration. In the intense confrontation, Mu Chen, who was in a disadvantageous position, could actually calmly find the flaw of the Sky Dragon-Tiger and use the most exquisite method to destroy it. Even the experienced Kings like the various Kings couldn't help feeling shocked by his battle awareness.
On the Battle Stage, Mu Chen's silhouette slowly descended. Along with his descent, the Sky Dragon-Tiger's crimson gaze was directed over. In the next instant, it had pounced forth like a ferocious tiger.
However, at this moment, its Spiritual Energy had wilted. Both its speed and strength had been greatly reduced and it could no longer pose any threat to Mu Chen.
Thus, facing its charge, Mu Chen had only taken a step and dodged it. At the same time, his palm had mysteriously placed on the Sky Dragon-Tiger's forehead.
"Sorry for the offense."
Mu Chen softly said as the violent Spiritual Energy in his palm burst out like a volcano.
Boom!
The Sky Dragon-Tiger's head instantly exploded, before its entire body shattered into sparkles of light. Those sparkles of light were filled with extremely pure Spiritual Energy.
It was the Spiritual Energy essence left behind by the Sky Dragon-Tiger.
With a wave of Mu Chen's sleeve, the boundless Spiritual Energy essence endlessly surged over and entered his body.
Standing quietly, Mu Chen was slightly startled in his heart. That's because the Spiritual Energy essence that poured into his body was too boundless. The absorption wasn't any weaker than the 20,000 Fallen Origin Pellets that he had absorbed during his secluded cultivation.
"This Sky Dragon-Tiger must have been an Eighth Grade Sovereign when it was alive. Otherwise, it wouldn't have left behind such pure and boundless Spiritual Energy essence."
Mu Chen exclaimed in his heart as he closed his eyes and circulated his Cultivation Technique, absorbing the boundless Spiritual Energy essence into his Sovereign Sea before refining it and integrating it into his Sovereign Sea.
Along with the absorption of the Spiritual Energy essence, Mu Chen could sense that his Sovereign Sea had become even more robust. Compared to before, his Spiritual Energy had also become denser.
"If I can obtain a few more Spiritual Energy essences, I will probably be able to reach the pinnacle of the Fifth Grade Sovereign Realm."
Half an hour later, Mu Chen opened his eyes and the black vortex in his eyes had disappeared. Clearly, he had exited the Lesser Demon Heart State. Sensing the Spiritual Energy in his body that had become even more robust, he couldn't help sighing.
Sizzle.
As Mu Chen sighed, a peculiar noise suddenly resounded in the ancient hall. Everyone directed their gazes over and saw another bloody beast face slowly dissolving on the bronze door.
It was due to the defeat of the Sky Dragon-Tiger.
As a result, four of the seals on the large bronze door immediately melted. The originally perfect seal also revealed some chaotic ripples, and was no longer as flawless as it was at the beginning.
Mu Chen's silhouette moved as he flew down from the stage. Seeing his victory, the various Kings congratulated him with smiles.
"Haha, it's all thanks to King Mu this time."
Even the Sky Vulture Emperor had nodded his head with his eyes narrowed as he sighed. This last match was too important to them. If they had failed, then they could only rely on Mandala to forcefully break the array. But if that's the case, then it would leave hidden dangers behind.
"If it wasn't for the contributions of the various Kings, this victory of mine wouldn't have mattered." Mu Chen lightly smiled, but he did not arrogantly claim all the credit for himself.
A smear of a smile finally appeared on Mandala's tensed face as she looked at Mu Chen with her golden pupils and nodded her head. "Everyone has contributed greatly in this matter. After this matter is done, we will definitely reward you according to your contributions."
Although her voice was tender and clear, it was unavoidable for the various Kings to have joy on their faces. Even Mandala had spoken in this manner, so the rewards would definitely be bountiful. High Rank Divine Artifact, Peerless Rank Divine Artifact, Quasi-Perfected Rank Divine Art or even stronger Divine Arts might be rewarded.
Mu Chen, on the other hand, was slightly calmer than the other Kings. He only smiled and nodded.
"Domain Ruler, can this array be broken?"
The Spiritual Pupils Emperor looked at the tightly shut bronze door. Behind it was the path to the depths of the Earth Sovereign Realm Treasury.
Mandala's golden pupils also shifted towards the large bronze door as a chill surged within her eyes. Due to the fact that the large bronze door was tightly connected to the ancient hall, even her hands and feet were bound. Now that the seal on the large bronze door was broken, it was undoubtedly a pipe dream for this thing to obstruct her.
"Leave the rest to me."
Mandala's voice was cold. Shortly after, she stretched her hand out once again and clenched it towards a towering pillar in the hall.
Rumble!
The towering stone pillar that was protected by runes was as weak as tofu in Mandala's hands. With just a grasp, it had already shattered. Thereafter, with a wave of her hand, boundless Spiritual Energy enveloped the stone pillar, forming into layers of sparkling and translucent Spiritual Energy crystals.
Whoosh!
A dazzling spiritual light burst out from the pillar as it shot out, piercing through space and heavily slammed against the bronze door.
Boom!
The towering stone pillar crumbled an inch at a time. However, the ancient formation seal on the large bronze door also began to rapidly dim. The beast face formed from many traces of blood seemed to emit a deafening roar, before it gradually distorted …
"Break for me!"
Mandala squinted her golden pupils and in the next instant, her silhouette had appeared behind the stone pillar as she threw her fist out and heavily slammed against the stone pillar.
Boom!
The huge stone pillar was instantly reduced to ashes as a terrifying force that could even shatter space had directly slammed against the bronze door.
Crack!
Cracks had practically appeared in an instant as they spread out along the bronze door. The crimson beast faces shrieked as they shattered.
The bronze gate distorted in an exaggerated manner, and finally exploded into pieces!
When the bronze door was destroyed by Mandala's fist, the eyes of Mu Chen and the rest abruptly blazed. The door that led to the depths of the Earth Sovereign Realm Treasury was finally opened for them.
However, they knew that the Hunting War would only reach its most intense stage after passing through this place.
For the Spiritual Divine Liquid, even Earth Sovereign Realm powerhouses like Mandala couldn't endure it any longer.
The battle at that time would definitely destroy the heavens and earth!
(To be continued …)
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