Chapter 232: Chapter 229: Consecutive Challenges_1
BOOM!
Amidst the terrifying shockwave, Qin Wudao stood still, as steady as a mountain. He showed no signs of being in combat.
In contrast, Li Gu, despite his higher cultivation, kept retreating, his face flushed and appearing quite disheveled. He only managed to stabilize his stance just as he was about to fall off the arena.
He’s strong! Li Gu rubbed his numb arm, his expression turning grave. As expected of someone the Saint Heir values; truly extraordinary.
"Ghost Blade!" After his arm was no longer numb, he tapped his toes and shot forward. A torrential ghostly aura erupted from his body, dyeing the surrounding celestial domain black.
In a trance, a ghostly figure seemed to be continuously roaring at the sky!
"Imperial Dao!" Qin Wudao stood his ground, merely raising the Imperial Sword in his hand high. The sword began to tremble violently, as if a supreme existence was about to break its bonds and descend upon the world.
Brilliant golden light flashed, and a sword light that seemed to connect heaven and earth spread out!
In the next instant, a strand of Sword Qi appeared between heaven and earth. It reached up to the heavens and stood firm on the earth below, as if supporting this world.
Behind Qin Wudao, a hazy, illusory shadow vaguely appeared. It wore a diadem and a golden dragon imperial robe. With every gesture, it exuded a dense imperial might that made people feel compelled to submit, affecting even experts in the Saint Realm!
BOOM!
The blade qi Li Gu unleashed was instantly torn to pieces. Even Li Gu himself suffered a heavy blow; his body exploded into a bloody mist, and he collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.
"Qin Wudao of the Qin Dynasty Divine Court wins! The second round of challenges begins!" The referee flew onto the arena, took out a medicinal pill, and fed it to Li Gu. After confirming Li Gu’s life was not in danger, he breathed a sigh of relief and announced loudly.
Interesting! Shen Youlin, who was watching the battle, wore a gloomy expression and closed his eyes.
"I choose Yan Zhixuan from Magic Thunder Valley!" Qin Wudao glanced around, recalling the prodigies who had revealed special physiques in previous battles, and selected a relatively weaker opponent.
Me? A dark-skinned prodigy from the Magic Thunder Valley camp pointed at himself, his face full of disbelief. Immediately, a burning rage filled him. Damn that Qin Wudao, trying to ruin my future!
He possessed the Flame Demon Body, a special physique ranked 2,630th, and with his strength at the Peak of the Realm, he was qualified to participate in the final Prodigy Ranking Tournament.
But if he were defeated, he would lose his chance!
"Sect Master, your opinion..." Yan Zhixuan asked respectfully, looking towards the old man in the center.
This was Zhuang Xinfei, the Valley Master of Magic Thunder Valley. Ostensibly their strongest expert, he possessed an Eight-Turn Saint King cultivation and an unparalleled reputation.
"Go. Don’t disgrace the name of Magic Thunder Valley. After the East Border Grand Ceremony ends, we will settle accounts with the Qin Dynasty Divine Court!" A murderous glint flickered across Zhuang Xinfei’s aged face.
Yan Zhixuan nodded, flew onto the arena, and instantly activated his Flame Demon Body’s Divine Skill. He transformed into a fiery figure tens of feet tall, his skin dark and gleaming, burning with raging black flames.
The temperature in the Void rose sharply!
"Qin Wudao of the Qin Dynasty Divine Court versus Yan Zhixuan of Magic Thunder Valley! The match officially begins!" the referee announced impassively.
"Sever!" Qin Wudao gripped his Imperial Sword and slashed down forcefully. Imbued with the Imperial Dao’s Power of Laws, the strike tore a chasm in the Void, its momentum terrifying.
Yan Zhixuan desperately channeled Spiritual Energy to strengthen his Divine Skill, trying to block this Sword Qi attack.
His thinking was simple: winning was impossible, but he couldn’t afford to lose too quickly, and certainly not in a single move.
Unfortunately, wishes are beautiful, but reality is cruel. When the Sword Qi descended, he felt as if he had crashed into a God Mountain. The boundless, overwhelming power sent him flying, crashing into the spectator stands and creating a small crater.
In just one exchange, the fairly well-known Yan Zhixuan was defeated!
"DING! Congratulations, Host, for defeating the Flame Demon Body, a special physique ranked 2,639th. The sign-in reward is Martial General Ma Chao. Do you wish to summon him?"
I won’t summon for now! Qin Wudao was slightly pleased. Another powerful figure. Excellent.
"Qin Wudao of the Qin Dynasty Divine Court wins! The third round of challenges begins!" the referee declared.
"I will take the challenge!" Another Disciple from the Kylin Holy Land flew onto the arena, wielding a long spear. The aura he exuded was considerably stronger than Li Gu’s; he had practically stepped into the middle stage of the Saint Realm.
"It’s another Disciple from a Holy Land. It’s clear Qin Wudao is being targeted!"
"I wonder if he can defeat ten people and break into the Prodigy Ranking Tournament!"
"I doubt it. The Kylin Holy Land has already sent out two prodigies who have Reached the Holy Realm. I’m afraid the subsequent challengers will all have Reached the Holy Realm. No matter how strong Qin Wudao is, he can’t possibly defeat five such experts consecutively..."
The crowd of Martial Artists discussed amongst themselves, their gazes towards Qin Wudao filled with pity, indifference, or mockery.
On the arena, Qin Wudao’s expression was calm. Surprisingly, he wasn’t angry, merely concentrating on observing his opponent’s flaws.
"Yan Shen of Kylin Holy Land challenges Qin Wudao of the Qin Dynasty Divine Court! The match officially begins!" the referee shouted.
"Die!" Yan Shen was a spear wielder who had comprehended Spear Intent, making his attacks even more terrifying.
His spear struck out like a dragon!
In the blink of an eye, the vast arena was covered in spear qi. It radiated a sharp, imposing aura and left numerous deep pits on the arena floor.
Qin Wudao was also enveloped by the spear qi, appearing like a lone skiff navigating a storm-tossed sea, in constant danger of being annihilated.
"Five Elements Imperial Sword!" In response, he showed no panic. With a tremor of his arm, five strands of Sword Qi appeared behind him, corresponding to Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, forming an Imperial Intent of Reincarnation.
"Metal Sword, go!" The metal-attributed Sword Qi tore through the Void, shattering a large portion of the spear qi.
"Wood Sword, go!" Qin Wudao waved his hand, and the wood-attributed Sword Qi flew out, completely smashing the spear qi on the arena.
Yan Shen’s expression turned grave. He formed a barrier of spear-generated Astral Qi around himself to prevent being struck by the Sword Qi.
"Water Sword, go!" Qin Wudao continued his assault. The water-attributed Sword Qi struck out, effortlessly shattering the protective spear-generated Astral Qi around Yan Shen.
"Fire Sword, go!"
"Earth Sword, go!"
Without hesitation, Qin Wudao pressed his advantage. The two strands of Sword Qi flew out simultaneously, incredibly powerful.
"Block it!" Yan Shen roared, defending with all his might. He only managed to block the earth-attributed Sword Qi; the fire-attributed Sword Qi, unblocked, pierced through his chest, sending blood sputtering.
Qin Wudao’s figure flickered, and he appeared before Yan Shen, the Imperial Sword held to his opponent’s throat.
"I... concede!" Yan Shen’s face was filled with unwillingness, yet he had no choice but to admit defeat. He shot Qin Wudao a cold glare and turned to leave.
"Qin Wudao of the Qin Dynasty Divine Court wins! The fourth challenge begins!" The referee’s booming voice echoed all around.
It was time to choose an opponent again.
Just as before, Qin Wudao chose a prodigy with a special physique. He achieved victory in just two or three moves.
"DING! Congratulations, Host, for defeating the Frost Body, a special physique ranked 2,113th. The sign-in reward is Huang Zhong. Do you wish to summon him?"
I won’t summon for now! Qin Wudao thought, then holding his sword, he looked towards the Kylin Holy Land.
And sure enough, a Disciple from the Kylin Holy Land streaked across the sky. His strength had reached the middle stage of Reaching the Holy Realm.