CHAPTER 893: CHAPTER 893: ADVANCEMENT

The "Brother Gu" mentioned by Zhao Qingshu is named Gu Ruoxu, and he is a disciple of Qiankun Academy.

He possesses the Space Divine Body.

One of the Eight Divine Physic, the Space Divine Body!

The technique of Body Melding Void used by Ling Chen closely resembles a secret technique of the Space Divine Body.

This is why the Great Emperor of Qiankun Academy and Zhao Qingshu were surprised.

They had personally witnessed Gu Ruoxu use it.

Actually, this Void Body Refining Technique was derived by Jiang Taixu from the Void Secret Technique of the Space Divine Body.

He made some improvements so that ordinary cultivators could also practice it.

The improved magic skill is the Void Body Refining Technique.

How did Jiang Taixu come to know the Void Secret Technique of the Space Divine Body?

Because he was the previous holder of the Space Divine Body!

This Void Refining Technique is actually possessed by all Eight Heavenly Sects.

However, very few can successfully master it.

Because it is quite difficult to cultivate.

Only by accessing the Secret Realm left by Jiang Taixu can one succeed in cultivation.

Why has no one in Qiankun Academy cultivated it?

That’s because the holder of the Space Divine Body in Qiankun Academy had too low cultivation; only upon reaching the Great Emperor Realm can one create the environment to cultivate the Void Refining Technique.

Moreover, Gu Ruoxu himself possesses the Space Divine Body.

His Void Secret Technique is far superior to the Void Refining Technique.

Naturally, he wouldn’t practice the Void Refining Technique.

Thus, the Void Concealment Technique used by Ling Chen, in the eyes of the Great Emperor of Qiankun Academy, is very similar to Gu Ruoxu’s Void Secret Technique!

When Jiang Yuan entered the void, he discovered Ling Chen was very close to him.

If he had not reacted quickly and entered the void, it is likely that Ling Chen would have appeared beside him as if by teleportation and launched an attack.

Seeing this, everyone tore through space and entered into the void.

"Young Master Jiang, you should just concede!"

Although surprised by Jiang Yuan’s reaction, Ling Chen still attacked Jiang Yuan with the Mystic Sword.

This strike naturally used more than twenty percent of Heaven and Earth Power along with the Green Lotus Bloodline.

Although he did not use the Emperor Spirit Technique, it was not necessary for close combat.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Yuan’s hand wielded a Square Seal, infused with spiritual power, and also struck towards Ling Chen’s Mystic Sword.

Heaven and Earth Power similarly enhanced it.

"Bang!"

The two collided.

However, Jiang Yuan was shocked to find that he couldn’t withstand Ling Chen’s attack at all.

He was directly thrown back dozens of feet.

"How is this possible?!"

Jiang Yuan looked completely incredulous.

In the previous exchanges, he was not at a disadvantage at all.

Now, neither of them had used the Emperor Spirit Technique, so why was he the one being repelled?

He looked at Ling Chen, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

He discovered that Ling Chen had no trace of Heaven and Earth Power surrounding him.

He was completely exposed in the void.

"You are not my match."

Ling Chen smiled.

In combat within the void, Ling Chen completely has the home ground advantage.

With each attack, his strike would be wrapped in a membrane formed by Void Power, unaffected by the suppression of the void.

Furthermore, he has a tremendously strong physique.

Such close-range combat naturally gives him the upper hand.

"That may not be the case!"

Jiang Yuan snorted coldly.

Then, he directly charged out of the void and quickly returned to Taixuan Immortal Sect.

He must win his battle against Ling Chen.

Otherwise, he would have to face Zhao Qingshu in combat.

In terms of strength, although both are mid-star level three, Zhao Qingshu is slightly superior.

Because Zhao Qingshu is already very close to the late-star level three.

The scene witnessed by everyone in the void left them all deeply shocked.

Especially the nine Great Emperors.

No, the seven Great Emperors.

They were witnessing for the first time, someone with their body exposed in the void!

The Great Emperor of Qiankun Academy and Zhong Ling had seen it before.

Yet even so, they didn’t dare expose themselves entirely in the void.

Of course, at the level of the Great Emperor, the suppression of the void on them is already very small.

Even so, they would not dare to be completely exposed in the void.

At this moment, the Great Emperor of Qiankun Academy is even more certain that the magic skill used by Ling Chen is definitely related to the Space Divine Body.

What he couldn’t understand was, there should only be one Space Divine Body in the world.

How did Ling Chen come to know the Void Secret Technique?

"Even outside the void, you are not my match!"

Ling Chen gave a laugh and pursued.

He did not enter the void to evade battle.

Rather, it was to close the distance with Jiang Yuan and engage in close combat with him.

Within the void, distances shrink.

Quickly, everyone left the void, returning to Taixuan Immortal Sect.

At this time, the disciples of Taixuan Immortal Sect were extremely excited.

Ling Chen showcased yet another new technique.

Truly defying the heavens, battling across two levels!

"Slice!"

Ling Chen wielded the Mystic Sword, which emitted a condensed and unreleased Green Lotus Sword Qi, striking once more towards Jiang Yuan.

"Boom!"

The two Emperor Spirit Weapons collided again.

Jiang Yuan was once again thrown back.

Even outside the void, Jiang Yuan was still at a disadvantage.

He tried to put some distance between them.

After all, with over thirty percent control of Heaven and Earth Power, his speed was naturally faster than Ling Chen’s.

However, Ling Chen traveling back and forth through space and void completely compensated for his speed deficiency.

He kept pressuring Jiang Yuan relentlessly.

"I surrender!"

Finally, Jiang Yuan said helplessly.

This was too frustrating.

He was a mid-star level three Emperor, yet he was being bullied so miserably by a mere one-star level one Emperor.

He was completely humiliated.

"Young Master Ling, mighty and powerful!"

The disciples of Taixuan Immortal Sect shouted in unison.

This was too thrilling!

A star level three Emperor, being chased down by a star level one Emperor!

Yun Shang and the three women were all extremely excited.

Whereas Zhong Ling appeared very composed.

Once she learned Ling Chen’s strength was comparable to a mid-star level three, she understood that this battle was a sure win for Ling Chen.

She had also witnessed Ling Chen’s Void Body Refining Technique.

Moreover, she knew from Shen Xing that Ling Chen also had an exceptionally strong physique.

They rested for two hours.

In the afternoon.

Qiankun Academy and Five Elements Heavenly Sect fought for the third place ranking.

In the end, Zhao Qingshu of Qiankun Academy laughed last, helping Qiankun Academy secure third place, gaining eligibility for a treasure.

Although it was picked albeit after others.

Still, having is better than not having.

After this competition ended, today’s bouts concluded.

The grand showdown for the final climax naturally takes place tomorrow!

The two battles involving Ling Chen were extremely brilliant and the topic of much discussion.

One exhibited a bizarre cultivation, another displayed a peculiar Void Secret Technique.

Night.

Sect Leader Mansion of Taixuan Immortal Sect.

"Hongtu, are you confident in facing Ling Chen?"

Chu Tongtian inquired.

"Don’t worry, Sect Leader, I am fully confident. In terms of control of Heaven and Earth Power, I surpass Ling Chen. Moreover, the path of the Divine Soul that I have cultivated, is not merely a contest of brute strength."

Zhan Hongtu replied confidently.

Chu Tongtian nodded with approval and said, "It’s great that you can realize this. Remember, do not enter the void for a fight with Ling Chen. This person, in the void, his combat power will far exceed the outside world."

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Residence of Flower Immortal Sect.

"Ling Chen, your opponent tomorrow is Zhan Hongtu, be careful. As always, safety first. Even if you lose, it’s alright. I have ways to get it for you."

Great Elder Zhong Ling advised.

Even if they couldn’t obtain the Divine Beast Essence Blood, they should not take unnecessary risks.

The Divine Beast Essence Blood can be acquired through means other than the competition.