511: Chapter 156 My Myth, Continues!

511: Chapter 156 My Myth, Continues!

Among the crowd, both Hou Ling and Feng Jiu Xian were injured but they anxiously watched the battle on the platform between Hou Chen and Ji Wu.

Hou Chen was inexperienced and couldn’t yet exert his full combat power, but as the fight progressed, he gradually became accustomed to the intense and brutal combat.

There were no visible injuries on him, but his body was smeared with bright blood, whether it be his own or Ji Wu’s, it was unclear.

Ji Wu wasn’t faring much better; his face had swollen, making him appear somewhat fierce, and his robe was slightly torn, seemingly at a disadvantage.

However, Zhou Yan took a closer look and immediately frowned.

He realized that Ji Wu was extremely vicious and cruel, for at that moment, he was employing a deception strategy.

His power had greatly improved from before, and his combat power was formidable.

Zhou Yan felt that he must have encountered some miraculous adventure, for otherwise, his realm and combat power could not have reached such a peak.

Zhou Yan immediately thought of the two great saints, Kong Ji and Wu Xu.

If they were determined to strengthen Ji Wu, their methods would be extensive.

While Zhou Yan was calculating, he also felt pity for Ji Wu’s approach; Ji Wu’s combat power was close to nine, which was already remarkable.

As he himself claimed, Ji Wu’s daily cultivation was equivalent to others’ fortunate adventures.

Yet, he had been overly eager for quick success and risked losing the chance to break through the combat power of nine.

Only by losing this precious opportunity could he transform and advance in all aspects.

It seemed a quick and terrifying improvement, but it also meant he almost forever lost the opportunity to understand combat power breaking nine.

Unless at that time he decided to sever his realm, destroy his insight, and start cultivating from the Sword Void First Transformation…

Zhou Yan was startled by his own conclusion because if Ji Wu could seize the Life Soul of the Holy Daughter, then restarting his cultivation would be greatly beneficial, even reaping multiple gains.

Given Ji Wu’s insane disposition, he would certainly do it!

At this thought, Zhou Yan gasped.

This meant Ji Wu was determined to obtain the Holy Daughter!

The contest continued, and the saint guardian array in the arena was such that outsiders couldn’t enter and those inside couldn’t leave temporarily.

Only at a moment of life-threatening crisis or if the person in the fight had thoughts of conceding could they withdraw.

Because of this setup, Zhou Yan was temporarily unable to intervene in the outcome of the contest.

He stood next to Hou Ling and Feng Jiu Xian, who initially did not notice him, but soon sensed him, and instantly saw Zhou Yan next to them.

An expression of surprise immediately appeared in Feng Jiu Xian’s eyes, while Hou Ling just nodded worriedly at Zhou Yan and then turned her gaze back to the battle platform.

“Ling Yi, I’m back.”

Zhou Yan knew of Hou Ling’s worries, but spoke nonchalantly.

While speaking, he didn’t even hide the voice of his Emperor Qi Sword Body.

Feng Jiu Xian was a bit puzzled by the change in Zhou Yan’s voice, but seeing Hou Ling’s body tremble and her gaze filled with disbelief as she stared at Zhou Yan, it was as if she was trying to see through him.

“You needn’t doubt, I am back, and soon, I will rightfully claim everything that’s mine!”

Zhou Yan declared proudly.

Hou Ling trembled, her eyes instantly brimming with tears, a mix of excitement, joy, and emotion.

“Zhou Yan, what… what are you talking about?”

Feng Jiu Xian was confused and unaware.

But seeing Hou Ling’s excitement, she hadn’t yet grasped the truth.

However, she quickly grasped something from Zhou Yan’s words, tone, and the earlier faint sensation of his powerful aura akin to that of the Emperor Qi Sword Body, and her eyes suddenly widened as she looked towards Zhou Yan.

“Have you realized it, Feng Jiu Xian?

Rest assured, my legend continues!”

Zhou Yan confidently proclaimed.

“Yes!”

Feng Jiu Xian was indescribably excited, suddenly feeling that at this moment, Zhou Yan was more imposing, more charismatic.

She even wanted to throw herself into Zhou Yan’s arms to express all her excitement and joy.

Not just her, Hou Ling felt the same.

…

“Boom!”

The ancient bloodline fully activated, transforming into a Xingyi Gray Dragon.

The Gray Dragon roared, suppressing Ji Wu and catching him off guard.

Ji Wu, while executing his deception strategy, secretly communicated with his parents, the saints, to lock the guardian light array, preventing a repeat of the earlier incident with Eternal Xuanzhe; he aimed to kill Hou Chen, to eradicate Zhou Yan’s disciple of the Emperor Qi Sword Body.

Thus, he prepared thoroughly.

In reality, with his combat power, if he fully exerted himself, Hou Chen would either flee or concede quickly if overpowered, making it impossible for him to forcefully kill the powerful Hou Chen.

After all, at such a realm, if he wholeheartedly fled, Zhou Yan wouldn’t have the ability to kill him outright.

But now, after letting his guard down, the opponent thought he could kill him, which made him reckless.

A provocation from Zhou Yan would immediately cause blood to rush to his head, impairing his judgment.

Zhou Yan could seize the chance to suppress him thoroughly, destroy his cultivation, and ensure he could never transcend.

Such a thought was incredibly malicious.

However, he had not erupted in anger, but Hou Chen did!

Moreover, it was Zhou Yan’s Xingyi Swordsmanship that ignited it.

This simply shocked everyone!

“An Emperor Qi Sword Body’s Xingyi Canglong Sword has actually emerged?!” a genius cultivator exclaimed in extreme shock.

“That brash youngster seemed reckless before, but he’s definitely no fool!

It seems the lad has fully matured!”

The Holy Daughter watched Hou Chen with a tender look as she spoke to Yan Ran Xuanzhe beside her.

Yan Ran Xuanzhe nodded and said, “Indeed, if the Emperor Qi Sword Body hadn’t fallen, his grace would’ve been even more astounding.

The Emperor Qi Sword Body once, as a lower realm cultivator of Sword Soul and Sword Spirit, destroyed the Evil King’s avatar.

What an astonishing genius move that was.”

Yan Ran Xuanzhe spoke full of anticipation.

Then, as if something struck her, she quickly added, “But Thunderflame Sword Body Zhou Yan is certainly no less remarkable, and he has already emerged.

Not only did he seize and refine Yuan Ci Secret Realm, he even triggered Heavenly Tribulation and extinguished it bare-handed!

His combat power is definitely not weaker than Ji Wu Xuanzhe.

Holy Daughter, I think choosing Ji Wu over Thunderflame Sword Body Zhou Yan might not be as good.

Thunderflame Sword Body Zhou Yan is a true prodigy, entirely self-made and if accompanied by a Life Soul, he would definitely astonish all generations and awe Heaven and Earth.”

“I think you’ve taken a liking to him.

You could try interacting with him; he quite fancies gentle beauties like you.”

The Holy Daughter smiled faintly; her icy demeanor blossomed like a myriad of flowers.

Yan Ran Xuanzhe was dumbfounded for a moment and then a lovely blush spread across her cheeks as she shyly said, “The enigmatic aura around him makes me apprehensive and afraid, how could I possibly entertain such thoughts?

The thought alone is terrifying.

Moreover, he has but one purpose, a very clear purpose, and that is to marry you, Holy Daughter, not me…”

Yan Ran Xuanzhe spoke, her voice tinged with a hint of sadness.

She pursed her lips, her tone somewhat melancholic.

“Alas, you might think I’m better off than you, but at the end of the day, we are both women.

Passionate women who have fallen for a man destined not to be passionate.

What the outcome will be is still unpredictable.

But, never mind… some things, you simply wouldn’t understand, and I certainly cannot explain.

Let’s leave it to fate.

No matter what, I won’t marry Ji Wu.”

The Holy Daughter conveyed softly.

Some things, even she found it improper to speak too much about.

Yan Ran Xuanzhe wasn’t foolish, thinking of the legend of the “Lei Yan King” in the context of Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb.

She pondered quietly, no longer asking further questions, instead focusing her beautiful eyes back on the battlefield.

“Only a few years have passed, and Hou Chen has grown from the next generation’s genius to this generation’s, bridging the gap between eras, becoming a leading figure, now able to battle the true Saint Heir Ji Wu.

After today’s battle, his fame will undoubtedly rise.”

“This battle is truly thrilling, living up to our expectation to witness it.”

“With Hou Chen deploying Emperor Qi Sword Body’s signature moves, it seems the fight has only just begun.”

“I’m really looking forward to it; previously everyone said Emperor Qi Sword Body shook the Southern Wilderness, claiming the title of the First Genius, but many dismissed it.

Now it seems, even the disciple of Emperor Qi Sword Body can claim half such a title.

Truly exciting!”

…

Some cultivators around Zhou Yan were passionately discussing.

Zhou Yan didn’t need to look to know from their eyes how eagerly they awaited the outcome.

“Emperor Qi Sword Body, such an ancient Sword Body, is of course powerful, but Thunderflame Sword Body just emerged from the secret realm, overcoming tribulation, annihilating the Destroying Heaven Tribulation with a single move—what an extraordinary talent!

I believe it’ll be a case of the snipe and the clam fighting, with the Thunderflame Sword Body poised to benefit in the end.”

“That’s not necessarily the case.

For fairness in battles, the Saint ensures that after the battle, as long as one survives, they can receive Holy Light Baptism to restore full strength.

Furthermore, because of the Saint’s guardianship through the Light Array, severe and untreatable injuries won’t occur—it’s understood that the incidents with Feng Jiu Xian and Hou Ling’er were exceptions.

Once the battle is over, their combat power will surge even greater.

Once baptized by Holy Light, their strengths will be at their peak, and they won’t even need a warm-up.

Thunderflame Sword Body, making his first move, might not display his full combat power.

Who wins and who loses, is still hard to call.”

“If Emperor Qi Sword Body’s disciple confronts Thunderflame Sword Body, that would be even more worth looking forward to!”

“How could that be possible?

I have a feeling Hou Chen will lose, and why would Thunderflame Sword Body challenge a loser?

He is absolutely qualified to challenge Ji Wu Xuanzhe directly.”

“Hou Chen will lose?

I think not!”

…

Such discussions, debates, were nearly unanimous, all like this.

Zhou Yan carefully sensed them; about eighty to ninety percent of the on-site discourse was of this nature.

Though the discussions varied, they all shared one theme: anticipation.

All cultivators were looking forward to a grand battle among Hou Chen, Ji Wu, and Thunderflame Sword Body.

Regardless of who fought whom, the battles would surely be spectacular, immensely captivating.

With his soul power almost penetrating heaven and earth, after expanding his senses outward, Zhou Yan immediately sensed changes in the Saint’s guardian Light Array.

Suddenly, Zhou Yan sensed changes in the guardian Light Array and his heart erupted in endless fury!

The Array had been tampered with at some unknown point, causing strange transformations.

Warriors inside could no longer exit, and outsiders could no longer enter!

This was clearly different from the previous rule where only warriors could come and go, while outsiders could not enter.

When did this change occur?

Zhou Yan’s expression instantly turned icy.

He already had a strong aversion to Ji Wu, and even towards Kong Ji, Wu Xu, and even the Yaochi Saint, he didn’t hold much affection.

But this time, after deducing the truth, his heart immediately exploded in raging fury.