Challenge!

When Chen Xiang's words spread across all directions.

Many people were taken aback.

No one expected that Chen Xiang would openly challenge Qin Chen in such a setting!

This is not merely a challenge; it's clearly putting pressure on Qin Chen!

After all, what is the occasion today?

The entire attention of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect is here!

If Qin Chen refuses to fight, what kind of public opinion will he face?

"Where is Qin Chen?"

"I don't see him. It seems he hasn't come at all!"

At the same time, many began to search the crowd for Qin Chen's figure, but Qin Chen was still in seclusion within the God Devouring Crystal, so naturally, they couldn't find him.

Ning He stood in a spot, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth: "Let's see how you'll keep hiding like a mouse now!"

Li Linfeng coldly watched Chen Xiang on platform number nine, and upon hearing Ning He's words beside him, he immediately realized this was likely a conspiracy against Qin Chen.

The battle for positions had just begun, and heavyweights like Li Linfeng and Ning He naturally wouldn't show up so early.

Deep in Chen Xiang's eyes lay a hint of coldness.

Publicly declaring a challenge today was not without reason.

On that day, Qin Chen at White Robe Peak stripped Wei Yixue of his White Robed Disciple status. Wei Yixue called upon him, but Qin Chen didn't even give him a second glance.

In the end, Wei Yixue was killed on the spot.

Although Chen Xiang had no direct contact with Qin Chen, after Wei Yixue's incident, Chen Xiang had already regarded Qin Chen as an enemy.

Moreover, just last night, Ning He personally visited his residence to strike an agreement with him.

Previously, Chen Xiang hesitated to act against Qin Chen due to his status.

But today, backed by the Feather Alliance, Chen Xiang was full of confidence; he did not fear Qin Chen!

In the attic.

Huangfu Zhao raised his eyebrows, his mind involuntarily recalling Qin Chen's heroic figure in the Saint Hall on that day, looking around but not seeing Qin Chen.

This made Huangfu Zhao's eyes slightly focus.

He had made it very clear to Qin Chen.

To participate in the Ranking Ceremony, Qin Chen must participate in the battle for positions like any ordinary disciple.

Today's battle for positions had begun, yet Qin Chen's figure was absent; what could this mean?

"Chen Xiang waits on platform number nine for Saint Heir Qin Chen to arrive!"

"If the Saint Heir does not come, I, Chen Xiang, will not leave the platform! Until the Saint Heir fights with me!"

Chen Xiang's face was full of coldness, his tone icy.

Not coming means not leaving!

Many couldn't help but take a deep breath.

This was simply a coercion!

Yu TianQee watched this scene with a smile from the shadows: "Now, let's see if you dare to show yourself!"

...

In the Demon Peak Hall.

Chu Xun and others looked displeased.

They didn't attend the battle for positions, fearing anyone could exploit the situation, causing Qin Chen undue pressure.

Yet, even in their absence, Qin Chen was still under immense pressure.

Moreover, Qin Chen was currently cultivating, and disturbing a cultivation is highly inadvisable; Chu Xun dared not easily interrupt Qin Chen.

"A mere Silver Robed Disciple dares to act so arrogant! When Qin Chen emerges, he should beat him to lifelong regret!"

Chu Xun bit his teeth.

He knew very well that Qin Chen was strong!

But at the moment, Qin Chen was occupied with matters and couldn't respond.

Within the God Devouring Crystal.

Qin Chen's heart was as calm as water, having completely entered an oblivious cultivation state.

In an instant, ten days passed.

The battle for positions had reached its second day.

Qin Chen's cultivation had already advanced to the Peak of Heavenly Origin Sixth Realm, nearing Heavenly Origin Seventh Realm.

After a period of profound reflection, Qin Chen then took out a jade bottle slightly larger than the ordinary ones.

Inside the jade bottle was Evil Marrow.

However, unlike ordinary Evil Marrow, this batch flowed with Spirit Charm, appearing crystal clear, like a living entity.

"I wonder if this Evil King Marrow can aid me, elevating my cultivation to the Heavenly Origin Seventh Layer?"

Qin Chen gazed at the large jade bottle in his hand.

This was precisely the Evil King Marrow extracted from the Evil King Bamboo by Qin Chen.

Though the Evil King Bamboo couldn't be replanted, the marrow within was certainly useful; Qin Chen had entirely extracted it.

Gurgle!

Qin Chen opened the jade bottle and swallowed the large mass of Evil King Marrow.

Instantly, a previously unfelt sense of satisfaction caused Qin Chen's pores to fully expand.

Compared to Evil Marrow, the sweet aroma of Evil King Marrow was even more enchanting.

A mighty, torrential force surged inside Qin Chen, helping him to break through the Realm Barrier.

Half an hour later.

A mighty aura erupted from Qin Chen's body.

Successfully breaking through in cultivation.

Heavenly Origin Seventh Realm.

Within the God Devouring Crystal, Divine Veins opened three hundred more.

Six thousand five hundred Divine Veins, with a vast Divine Power flowing, endlessly streaming.

"Previously, Martial Arts Cultivation was my weak spot."

"Yet now, Martial Arts Cultivation has surpassed telekinesis and physical body!"

"With my current strength, ordinary Primordial Flower Fourth Stage experts are doomed in my hands!"

"Adding physical body and telekinesis, even Primordial Flower Fifth Layer might face mortal danger!"

"Moreover, I possess the Bloodthirsty Demon Blade and Desolate Blade Technique, not to mention... Bloodthirsty Blade Intent!"

With an uplift in strength, Qin Chen's mood greatly improved.

At the same time, Qin Chen refocused his efforts on refining Bloodthirsty Blade Rhythm and enhancing Bloodthirsty Blade Intent.

Two hours passed.

Twelve batches of Bloodthirsty Blade Rhythm were refined by Qin Chen.

Bloodthirsty Blade Intent reached the Level 5 Early Stage.

Even Qin Chen thought himself a bit abnormal!

With mere Heavenly Origin Realm cultivation, he managed to cultivate Blade Intent to Level 5 Early Stage; besides Qin Chen's abnormality, likely no one else could achieve this.

"Next, it's time to refine Earth Core Spring Water and enhance Qilin Zither Sound Technique!"

"Challenge the God Devouring Tower's Fifth Level!"

At this point, the door to the God Devouring Tower's Fifth Level could be opened.

"Currently, Qilin Zither Sound Technique is at the two-level power stage."

"I wonder to what extent thirty pounds of Earth Core Spring Water can elevate the Qilin Zither Sound Technique!"

God Devouring Enlightenment Technique activated!

Streams of Earth Core Spring Water flooded Qin Chen's body, enhancing his comprehension of Qilin Zither Sound Technique.

Accompanied by Qin Chen's cultivation and even the Soft Water Blade Aura, which subtly improved.

One of the Three Strange Waters, indeed its name justified its reputation.

Another three days passed.

Qin Chen's Soft Water Blade Aura broke through to Fourth Level Perfection, and cultivation advanced to the mid-Heavenly Origin Seventh Realm.

Of course, the biggest enhancement was in the Qilin Zither Sound Technique!

"Qilin Zither Sound Technique..."

"Four-level power stage!"

Qin Chen opened his eyes, and from his gaze, an irrepressible gleam of delight shot forth.

Thirty pounds of Earth Core Spring Water had directly increased Qin Chen's Qilin Zither Sound Technique by two levels of power!

"God Devouring Tower's Fifth Level!"

Consequently, Qin Chen cast a fervent glance toward the God Devouring Tower's Fifth Level!

What could be there?