The chatter of hundreds of thousands of disciples surged anew, their voices echoing around the arena.
"Unbelievable! This Fang Yuan is truly beyond comprehension!"
"Indeed, even in his current condition, he refuses to yield, he's clearly lost his senses."
"He even declined the pill offered by Senior Brother Jiang Chen, does he consider himself the epitome of arrogance? In my eyes, he's as obstinate as a donkey and as disagreeable as a drenched hound!"
"..."
Endless debates filled the air, many spectators regarding Fang Yuan with apparent disgust and contempt.
Inside the Soul Embodying Ring, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were fraught with anxiety and helplessness.
They wished to dissuade Fang Yuan from pushing himself any further.
Nevertheless, bound by Jiang Chen's prior warning and in the presence of Ji Mingxiu and others, they did not dare to converse with Fang Yuan through their divine sense.
Upon the dueling platform, time flowed with each passing breath.
Suddenly!
Fang Yuan extended a hand to lift himself off the ground, shaking as he rose to his feet.
In his eyes, the flickers of agony, rage, defiance, and resolve intermingled.
Jiang Chen clutched his long sword, observing him with a detached gaze.
The next instant.
"Wild Spirit Explosion, Vigorous Sift Diagram, Setting Sun Spear!!!"
Fang Yuan's heart released a maniacal, heartrending outcry, irrespective of the consequences he once more initiated his self-damaging secret arts to push himself to the brink!
Moreover, he dared to initiate the Fifth Move of the Fierce God Seven Killings Spear, a technique he was far from mastering!
His entire existence seemed to fuse with the long spear, akin to a blazing sun charging toward Jiang Chen.
His velocity was extraordinarily high!
He nearly instantaneously materialized before Jiang Chen!
In the subsequent moment, the sphere of the roaring sun detonated vehemently, a force nearing the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm erupted savagely!
At this juncture, despite the barrier of the dueling platform, the outer world still experienced a sudden shift, accompanied by the sensation of a darkening sky!
"Impossible!"
"This... this... this power surpasses the typical strength of the Inquiring Journey realm!"
"What on earth did Fang Yuan do to harness such might!"
"He must have consumed a strength-enhancing pill, I mentioned it earlier, now it's been substantiated!"
"This man truly has lost his mind, he disregards even his own life to overpower Senior Brother Jiang Chen."
"Hmph, if he perishes, he brought it on himself. Our Purple Heaven Holy Land has Senior Brother Jiang Chen; one more of him won't make a difference, and one less won't either!"
"Despite Fang Yuan unleashing such formidable force, Senior Brother Jiang Chen remains utterly stable. His tranquil and collected demeanor is genuinely captivating."
"..."
Beneath the dueling platform, a myriad of cultivators revealed expressions of astonishment, followed by another surge of fervent discussions.
Simultaneously.
"What!"
"Power approaching the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm!"
"Fang Yuan, while only in the Heavenly Origin realm, actually exerted power nearing the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm; this, this is utterly unbelievable!"
"Such audacity implies he will suffer an even more catastrophic consequence; it's highly likely he will bring about his own downfall!"
"It's already too late to halt him now, we can only hope for his fortune, sigh, Fang Yuan's temperament is indeed lamentable!"
"..."
Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, and others observing the spectacle in the ring all furrowed their brows, harboring a profound sense of exasperation and disappointment toward Fang Yuan.
Upon the platform.
Boom!
Amid the terrifying surge of the 'Setting Sun Spear', the robes of both Jiang Chen and Fang Yuan billowed, their long hair fluttering wildly. Amidst the disarray of light and shadow, both figures seemed on the brink of dissolution!
"Inconceivable!"
"How could you have possibly withstood it!"
Fang Yuan, regarding the nearby Jiang Chen, was virtually at the brink of collapse!
The subsequent moment.
Crack!
The long spear in Fang Yuan's grasp and the long sword in Jiang Chen's hold disintegrated concurrently.
Then, akin to fractured glass, they morphed into countless fragments and scattered in every direction!
Boom!
Fang Yuan was forcefully repelled, colliding once again with the barrier created by the formation!
"Fang Yuan!"
"This, in fact, represents my true strength— the pinnacle of the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm!"
"The fact that you could manifest such potent force is truly remarkable, but regrettably, you still cannot triumph over me."
Jiang Chen swung his right hand, neutralizing the residual energy of the 'Setting Sun Spear', and the protective barrier surrounding him began to slowly dissolve.
Previously, he had merely relied on the defensive light shield around him and the long sword in his grip to parry Fang Yuan's desperate assault!
"No!"
"Why!"
"Why are you so formidable!"
"..."
Fang Yuan's eyes appeared vacant, a chilling sensation pervading his body, and his surroundings seemed to descend into darkness.
Confronting Jiang Chen, for the first time, he was swamped by a sense of desolation and powerlessness!
"There's no specific reason."
"Fang Yuan, the immensity of this cosmos is virtually unfathomable, geniuses are too numerous to list, never underestimate anyone."
"Allow me to conclude today's battle!"
Jiang Chen slowly elevated his right hand, pointing it like a sword, and swiftly brought it down, "Silent Annihilation!"
Slash!!
The Silent Annihilation Sword Qi emerged like an inverted galaxy, tumbling toward the ground!
Everyone experienced a sudden blaze of light flash before their eyes, akin to the flicker of a lightning bolt.
Hum! Hum! Hum!
Just as the sword Qi was on the verge of making contact with Fang Yuan, the formation identified it as a lethal strike that Fang Yuan could not withstand, and promptly erected a formation barrier, enveloping him within.
Boom!!
The Silent Annihilation sword Qi slammed into the formation barrier.
Immediately, there was another flash of brilliant white light. Many of the lower-level disciples experienced a stabbing pain in their eyes!
Fang Yuan, who stood at the forefront, was even more intensely blinded by the white radiance, mirroring his heart, filled with bewilderment about his future.
Previously, Fang Yuan held an unwavering conviction that he could ascend to the pinnacle of the Immortal Martial Continent and proceed to a wider cosmos, achieving victory in every battle, proceeding all the way to the Void Tribulation realm and even advancing to the Fourth Step of the Cultivation Path, transforming into a force to be reckoned with in the universe!
Because he was exceptionally gifted!
Because he had the support of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning!
However, he was utterly vanquished under Jiang Chen's sword.
Were it not for the rules of the competition and the safeguard of the formation, he would have perished long ago!
Beneath the stage, no one took an interest in Fang Yuan's current state of mind.
"Hehe! Finally brought down!"
"Daring to assert defeating Senior Brother Jiang Chen, it's absurd! Even if he can muster the strength of the Inquiring Journey realm, so what? Our Senior Brother Jiang Chen is already a formidable entity in the Inquiring Journey realm!"
"Being a major force in the Inquiring Journey realm at merely twenty years old, and further, at the zenith of the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm, it's simply astounding!"
"Even the Holy Lord could not parallel this achievement at the same age, correct?"
"Under the leadership of Senior Brother Jiang Chen, our Purple Heaven Holy Land will undoubtedly unify the Everflowing Truth Domain in the future!"
"..."
One after another, cultivators cast scornful glances at Fang Yuan, which subsequently morphed into boundless admiration for Jiang Chen.
At this juncture, several figures materialized on the platform.
They were Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, and others!
"Disciple pays respect to the Holy Lord, and to the four Supreme Elders!"
Jiang Chen saluted Ji Mingxiu and the rest, appearing somewhat uneasy.
"Good!"
Jiang Chen's homage was acknowledged with a nod from Ji Mingxiu, who then turned to Mo Yu and the others, "Quickly provide Fang Yuan with some medical assistance!"
Mo Yu and the rest approached Fang Yuan's side, their expressions grave, and commenced diagnosis and treatment!
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The chatter of hundreds of thousands of disciples surged anew, their voices echoing around the arena.
"Unbelievable! This Fang Yuan is truly beyond comprehension!"
"Indeed, even in his current condition, he refuses to yield, he's clearly lost his senses."
"He even declined the pill offered by Senior Brother Jiang Chen, does he consider himself the epitome of arrogance? In my eyes, he's as obstinate as a donkey and as disagreeable as a drenched hound!"
"..."
Endless debates filled the air, many spectators regarding Fang Yuan with apparent disgust and contempt.
Inside the Soul Embodying Ring, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were fraught with anxiety and helplessness.
They wished to dissuade Fang Yuan from pushing himself any further.
Nevertheless, bound by Jiang Chen's prior warning and in the presence of Ji Mingxiu and others, they did not dare to converse with Fang Yuan through their divine sense.
Upon the dueling platform, time flowed with each passing breath.
Suddenly!
Fang Yuan extended a hand to lift himself off the ground, shaking as he rose to his feet.
In his eyes, the flickers of agony, rage, defiance, and resolve intermingled.
Jiang Chen clutched his long sword, observing him with a detached gaze.
The next instant.
"Wild Spirit Explosion, Vigorous Sift Diagram, Setting Sun Spear!!!"
Fang Yuan's heart released a maniacal, heartrending outcry, irrespective of the consequences he once more initiated his self-damaging secret arts to push himself to the brink!
Moreover, he dared to initiate the Fifth Move of the Fierce God Seven Killings Spear, a technique he was far from mastering!
His entire existence seemed to fuse with the long spear, akin to a blazing sun charging toward Jiang Chen.
His velocity was extraordinarily high!
He nearly instantaneously materialized before Jiang Chen!
In the subsequent moment, the sphere of the roaring sun detonated vehemently, a force nearing the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm erupted savagely!
At this juncture, despite the barrier of the dueling platform, the outer world still experienced a sudden shift, accompanied by the sensation of a darkening sky!
"Impossible!"
"This... this... this power surpasses the typical strength of the Inquiring Journey realm!"
"What on earth did Fang Yuan do to harness such might!"
"He must have consumed a strength-enhancing pill, I mentioned it earlier, now it's been substantiated!"
"This man truly has lost his mind, he disregards even his own life to overpower Senior Brother Jiang Chen."
"Hmph, if he perishes, he brought it on himself. Our Purple Heaven Holy Land has Senior Brother Jiang Chen; one more of him won't make a difference, and one less won't either!"
"Despite Fang Yuan unleashing such formidable force, Senior Brother Jiang Chen remains utterly stable. His tranquil and collected demeanor is genuinely captivating."
"..."
Beneath the dueling platform, a myriad of cultivators revealed expressions of astonishment, followed by another surge of fervent discussions.
Simultaneously.
"What!"
"Power approaching the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm!"
"Fang Yuan, while only in the Heavenly Origin realm, actually exerted power nearing the Late-stage Inquiring Journey realm; this, this is utterly unbelievable!"
"Such audacity implies he will suffer an even more catastrophic consequence; it's highly likely he will bring about his own downfall!"
"It's already too late to halt him now, we can only hope for his fortune, sigh, Fang Yuan's temperament is indeed lamentable!"
"..."
Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, and others observing the spectacle in the ring all furrowed their brows, harboring a profound sense of exasperation and disappointment toward Fang Yuan.
Upon the platform.
Boom!
Amid the terrifying surge of the 'Setting Sun Spear', the robes of both Jiang Chen and Fang Yuan billowed, their long hair fluttering wildly. Amidst the disarray of light and shadow, both figures seemed on the brink of dissolution!
"Inconceivable!"
"How could you have possibly withstood it!"
Fang Yuan, regarding the nearby Jiang Chen, was virtually at the brink of collapse!
The subsequent moment.
Crack!
The long spear in Fang Yuan's grasp and the long sword in Jiang Chen's hold disintegrated concurrently.
Then, akin to fractured glass, they morphed into countless fragments and scattered in every direction!
Boom!
Fang Yuan was forcefully repelled, colliding once again with the barrier created by the formation!
"Fang Yuan!"
"This, in fact, represents my true strength— the pinnacle of the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm!"
"The fact that you could manifest such potent force is truly remarkable, but regrettably, you still cannot triumph over me."
Jiang Chen swung his right hand, neutralizing the residual energy of the 'Setting Sun Spear', and the protective barrier surrounding him began to slowly dissolve.
Previously, he had merely relied on the defensive light shield around him and the long sword in his grip to parry Fang Yuan's desperate assault!
"No!"
"Why!"
"Why are you so formidable!"
"..."
Fang Yuan's eyes appeared vacant, a chilling sensation pervading his body, and his surroundings seemed to descend into darkness.
Confronting Jiang Chen, for the first time, he was swamped by a sense of desolation and powerlessness!
"There's no specific reason."
"Fang Yuan, the immensity of this cosmos is virtually unfathomable, geniuses are too numerous to list, never underestimate anyone."
"Allow me to conclude today's battle!"
Jiang Chen slowly elevated his right hand, pointing it like a sword, and swiftly brought it down, "Silent Annihilation!"
Slash!!
The Silent Annihilation Sword Qi emerged like an inverted galaxy, tumbling toward the ground!
Everyone experienced a sudden blaze of light flash before their eyes, akin to the flicker of a lightning bolt.
Hum! Hum! Hum!
Just as the sword Qi was on the verge of making contact with Fang Yuan, the formation identified it as a lethal strike that Fang Yuan could not withstand, and promptly erected a formation barrier, enveloping him within.
Boom!!
The Silent Annihilation sword Qi slammed into the formation barrier.
Immediately, there was another flash of brilliant white light. Many of the lower-level disciples experienced a stabbing pain in their eyes!
Fang Yuan, who stood at the forefront, was even more intensely blinded by the white radiance, mirroring his heart, filled with bewilderment about his future.
Previously, Fang Yuan held an unwavering conviction that he could ascend to the pinnacle of the Immortal Martial Continent and proceed to a wider cosmos, achieving victory in every battle, proceeding all the way to the Void Tribulation realm and even advancing to the Fourth Step of the Cultivation Path, transforming into a force to be reckoned with in the universe!
Because he was exceptionally gifted!
Because he had the support of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning!
However, he was utterly vanquished under Jiang Chen's sword.
Were it not for the rules of the competition and the safeguard of the formation, he would have perished long ago!
Beneath the stage, no one took an interest in Fang Yuan's current state of mind.
"Hehe! Finally brought down!"
"Daring to assert defeating Senior Brother Jiang Chen, it's absurd! Even if he can muster the strength of the Inquiring Journey realm, so what? Our Senior Brother Jiang Chen is already a formidable entity in the Inquiring Journey realm!"
"Being a major force in the Inquiring Journey realm at merely twenty years old, and further, at the zenith of the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm, it's simply astounding!"
"Even the Holy Lord could not parallel this achievement at the same age, correct?"
"Under the leadership of Senior Brother Jiang Chen, our Purple Heaven Holy Land will undoubtedly unify the Everflowing Truth Domain in the future!"
"..."
One after another, cultivators cast scornful glances at Fang Yuan, which subsequently morphed into boundless admiration for Jiang Chen.
At this juncture, several figures materialized on the platform.
They were Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, and others!
"Disciple pays respect to the Holy Lord, and to the four Supreme Elders!"
Jiang Chen saluted Ji Mingxiu and the rest, appearing somewhat uneasy.
"Good!"
Jiang Chen's homage was acknowledged with a nod from Ji Mingxiu, who then turned to Mo Yu and the others, "Quickly provide Fang Yuan with some medical assistance!"
Mo Yu and the rest approached Fang Yuan's side, their expressions grave, and commenced diagnosis and treatment!
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