Chapter 51: These Heaven’s Chosen Are Each More Terrifying Than the Last.

As soon as those words were spoken, the crowd immediately fell silent. One gaze after another turned to Old Zhangtou, each filled with anticipation.

If even heroes of the Hero-level class were already this fearsome, then what kind of monstrous existence would those of the Dragon-shocking class be?

Seeing this, Old Zhangtou didn’t dare risk angering the crowd, and directly began to speak.

“The first of the Four Frightening Dragons is none other than the supreme prodigy of the Ancient Clan, the Chu family—Chu Taicang!”

“I imagine none of you are unfamiliar with him. He was born with the Heavenly Gang Sacred Physique, and not only that, during his coming-of-age baptism, he successfully awakened the ancestral bloodline of the Chu clan— the Supreme Bloodline!”

“After that, Chu Taicang began walking a monstrous and legendary path. Leaping ranks in battle is as effortless for him as drinking water. Heaven’s chosen of the same level pale in comparison before him!”

“Back then, the peerless talent of the Wang clan, Wang Yunge, couldn’t accept this and challenged him, only to be defeated with a single punch. His Dao heart was clouded from that moment on. A once-prominent genius was reduced to mediocrity. And this isn’t the least bit exaggerated— it’s said Chu Taicang only used seventy percent of his strength at the time!”

“He pulled far ahead of his peers with a momentum like a lone rider breaking free from the pack. Three years ago, he had already reached the Great Perfection of the Purple Mansion Realm. He even defeated two first-level Dharma Phase Realm experts across major realm gaps, and then entered seclusion!”

“Half a year ago, Chu Taicang emerged from seclusion and once again displayed his terrifying power. This time, before reaching his fortieth birthday, he successfully broke through into the Dharma Phase Realm!”

“After emerging, the Chu clan didn’t make a big show of it. Instead, he ventured deep into the Myriad Beasts Forest alone and, by himself, battled three savage beasts of the fifth level Dharma Phase Realm. He tore them apart with ease. One of them even possessed the bloodline of a Primeval Relic—Qiongqi!”

Hiss~~!

As those words fell, the crowd was universally shaken, exclaiming in awe.

Chu Taicang was undoubtedly a top-tier Heaven’s Chosen of the Canglan Domain.

Anyone who had ever heard his name couldn’t help but feel a tinge of shock.

“Chu Taicang broke through to the Dharma Phase Realm half a year ago, and yet no word of it ever got out!”

“The key is, he had the power to slay fifth-level Dharma Phase Realm primeval relic beasts just after coming out of seclusion. Just what level has his combat strength reached?!”

“Unbelievable… Is this the difference between monstrous-level Heaven’s Chosen and the ordinary kind?”

“At this rate, I’d say eight out of ten chances, the position of champion belongs to none other than Chu Taicang!”

“Yeah, I honestly can’t think of anyone more terrifying or freakishly talented than him!”

Hearing this, Old Zhangtou, who had been quietly sipping water, suddenly cut in again.

With a slight smile, he said:

“Don’t be so quick to conclude. Chu Taicang may be fearsome, but he’s only one of the Four Frightening Dragons. I can tell you this—none of the remaining three are simple either!”

Having said that, he didn’t keep them guessing any longer and revealed the identity of the second Heaven’s Chosen.

“The second one, I’m sure you’ve all heard of as well—he’s the monster who possesses the Star Body: Jiang Luocheng!”

As soon as this was said, the crowd gasped again, looks of surprise surfacing.

None of them had expected it would be him!

“Jiang Luocheng is also a legendary figure—someone who single-handedly stirred up an imperial dynasty. He’s no ordinary man!”

“He’s the illegitimate son of the Jiang family, a major family in the Canglong Imperial Dynasty. Since his mother was just a servant who climbed into the master’s bed, he was never treated with any respect.”

“Logically speaking, someone like him would’ve never attracted attention. But by some twist of fate, he was betrothed to the legitimate daughter of the Yang family, another major clan of the dynasty!”

“As one might expect, the Yang family’s young lady looked down on him. From a young age, she constantly humiliated him, openly declaring she’d rather die than marry him.”

“She grew more and more stunning with age, and the imperial capital was full of admirers vying for her favor. Naturally, no one missed a chance to bully the unwanted fiancé.”

“The first half of Jiang Luocheng’s life was pure torment, living under constant humiliation.”

“But as the wedding day drew near, the Yang daughter grew impatient. She tricked him to a cliffside, slit his throat with a sword, stabbed him in the heart for good measure, and left his corpse to rot in the wild!”

“For any normal person, that would’ve been the end. But what she didn’t know was that sword strike awakened Jiang Luocheng’s Star Body!”

“By drawing the power of the stars each night, he slowly healed and clung to life.”

“Eventually, he was discovered by a legendary rogue cultivator— the Thunder King, a seventh-level Xinghe Realm powerhouse—who revived him completely, awakened his Star Body, and took him as a disciple. From there, his legend began!”

“Later on, he broke through rapidly, activating one hundred of the 365 acupoints, allowing him to simultaneously channel the power of a hundred stars to temper and cultivate himself. In other words, one session of cultivation for him was the equivalent of a hundred for ordinary people!”

“And that’s not all. Star power doesn’t just aid cultivation—it tempers the physical body and sharpens comprehension. With the essence of the stars, he could comprehend techniques faster and cultivate more effectively!”

“Thankfully, star power can only be drawn at night. Otherwise, he’d be even more terrifying!”

Hiss~~!

At this, everyone smacked their lips in disbelief.

Cultivating once equaled a hundred times for others—what kind of concept was that?

No wonder he caught up so quickly from an ordinary starting point!

“With a Star Body and an Xinghe Realm master backing him, Jiang Luocheng returned to the Jiang family. He taught every one of his past tormentors a painful lesson. Then he stormed the Yang residence and humiliated the Yang girl until her pride was shattered!”

“The Yang clan couldn’t take it. They tried to retaliate. But despite being five minor realms lower, Jiang Luocheng crushed their top Heaven’s Chosen, Yang Huan, with just two punches— the second punch even destroyed his dantian. At the time, Jiang Luocheng was only at the first level of the Purple Mansion Realm, while Yang Huan was at the sixth!”

“You all know how exaggerated the stories around Yang Huan were, right? And yet, he couldn’t take two punches from Jiang Luocheng!”

Everyone nodded. Yang Huan may have had some talent and decent strength, but unfortunately, he ran into Jiang Luocheng.

“After their top Heaven’s Chosen was beaten like that, the Yang clan couldn’t swallow the insult. Their patriarch struck in fury, trying to capture Jiang Luocheng!”

“Yet under the oppressive aura of a Dharma Phase Realm expert, Jiang Luocheng relied on the terrifying power of the Star Body to break free. And remember, he was only at Purple Mansion level one at that time!”

“What I just told you, most of you have probably heard. But what comes next—none of you know.”

“One month ago, Jiang Luocheng descended upon the imperial capital once again. This time, he revealed his Dharma Phase Realm cultivation and stormed the Yang family!”

“Despite facing over ten Dharma Phase Realm elders of the Yang family, none below the fifth level, he slew the Yang patriarch on the spot!”

“It was only then that people learned that it was the Yang patriarch who orchestrated the attempted assassination of Jiang Luocheng through the Yang daughter!”

“After his death, the Yang clan still tried to resist. But the Thunder King showed up with overwhelming power and crushed the situation. Even the imperial family didn’t dare intervene!”

“In the end, Jiang Luocheng left unscathed, and the Yang clan was punished by the imperial family and exiled from the capital!”

At that, the crowd was once again shocked speechless.

Everyone knew now—the downfall of the Yang clan was inevitable. Without the power center of the capital, they would be left with nothing.

At the same time, they were utterly shaken by Jiang Luocheng’s terrifying combat strength!

To kill a Dharma Phase Realm patriarch under the attacks of more than ten other high-level Dharma Phase experts—what kind of power must one have to pull that off?

Even a seventh- or eighth-level Dharma Phase expert might not be capable of it!

Just as everyone was reeling, Old Zhangtou’s voice rang out once more.

“Ahem… Now then, let’s talk about the third of the Frightening Dragon-level Heaven’s Chosen— the current Saintess of Cangyuan Ancient City, the senior sister: Mu Xiyao!”