Chapter 261: It's Such a Coincidence (Second Update)
"Yan Shuying, you've lost."
Jade Dragon City looked down at the woman who was knocked back, speaking calmly.
"It's too soon to say that!"
The valiant woman flashed a sharp light in her eyes, then suddenly soared into the sky.
"Clang!"
A fierce Red Tassel Spear appeared in her hand, and she suddenly thrust forward. The sky trembled with this thrust.
A mighty momentum gathered on this spear, as if everything under it would be pierced through.
"The power of momentum!"
"She has already touched the power of momentum and can borrow part of the great momentum of the world!"
"This is a power only the Martial Emperor can control, and she's touched it so quickly."
"Hmm, although it's only a superficial grasp, it's impressive. A candidate from the Sun-devouring Imperial Palace is indeed extraordinary."
At this moment, facing this terrifying spear, Jade Dragon City had no panic in his eyes, only a cold smile.
The power of momentum.
He hadn't comprehended it yet.
But so what? The might of the Dao Bone was enough to suppress everything!
"Destroy!"
He lifted his right hand, and the golden light emanating from the Dao Bone on his chest flowed like water, converging on his palm. Runes shimmered, and he pushed out his palm with an unrivaled posture.
"Boom——"
The Celestial Vault shook as if a silver bottle suddenly burst, spilling liquid, or as if a pillar suddenly collapsed.
The power of momentum on the spear dispersed directly. The tip halted in mid-air, while the shaft exploded instantly, like a peacock spreading its tail, akin to an oil paper umbrella suddenly opened without a canopy, only the ribs remaining.
"Puff——"
The valiant woman's clothes blasted apart as she spat blood and was knocked back, her body instantly wrapped in Holy Light.
Damn Holy Light!
"Hiss!!!"
"Isn't this too much?"
Someone gasped, simultaneously staring intently at the woman flying backward.
"It's nothing. People on the Martial Dao don't sweat the small stuff."
A middle-aged man of righteous demeanor said, keeping his eyes fixed on the woman's body.
From their viewpoint, they couldn't see the Holy Light; after all, the mosaic was added in post-production.
"Rumble——"
"Puff!!"
On the other side, Zhao Muxian also defeated Yang Dingtian with equally impressive means, sending Yang Dingtian flying just as stark naked.
At this time.
Jade Dragon City looked towards Zhao Muxian.
Within each of them, they saw fierce battle intent and unconquerable confidence!
"Admit defeat. I have the Innate Dao Body, destined to be invincible. You cannot win against me."
Jade Dragon City said calmly.
"I rose from obscurity. Along the way, everyone I've defeated has said something similar to me."
Zhao Muxian smiled slightly, a sharp glint in his eyes.
"Alright, since you aren't convinced, I'll fight until you are, to show you what it means to be born supreme!"
Jade Dragon City's eyes also shot out a fierce light, and he launched into action boldly.
"Boom!"
He glowed all over, golden runes swirling around him like a tornado, charging directly forward.
"Bring it on!"
Zhao Muxian laughed heartily: "You are the Innate Dao Body, and I am the Tyrant Body! The Tyrant Body is not inferior!"
Then he too charged forward.
"Bang Bang Bang!"
"Rumble Rumble Rumble!"
The two collided, emitting intense light, flickering continuously, like suns exploding one after another.
Runes filled the sky, shattering like waves.
"What speed, what power!"
"And the rhythm, the frequency..."
"Every collision unleashes the strongest force, and each move penetrates deep into the opponent's territory."
"Too powerful..."
The crowd marveled, showing envy.
Even some elders among the stronger ones smiled wryly— indeed, the younger generation surpasses the old, one must accept it.
"Uh-huh—"
Eventually, the light cluster emitted a beast-like low roar, as if a release, or perhaps a liberation.
"Pfft!"
A silvery light beam shot out from Jade Dragon City.
The beam was overwhelmingly hot, with endless runes inside, like tadpoles swimming, crashing towards Zhao Muxian.
"No—"
Zhao Muxian sensed the destructive force, showing a frightened expression, struggling to resist.
He even summoned a life-saving shield.
"Clang——"
A crisp sound, the shield flew away like a pot lid, then Zhao Muxian's clothing exploded, sending him flying bare-skinned.
Why do the clothes always burst open?
Actually, this is a normal phenomenon.
Their powerful bodies were injured, so it's impossible for the clothes to remain intact, right? With forces of millions of tons crushing down, even if they wore iron pants, they'd burst apart, let alone ordinary fabric.
At this moment.
Jade Dragon City floated in the sky, surrounded by countless runes, rolling like rosy clouds, appearing divine.
His expression was arrogant.
He felt infinite pride, wanting to roar into the sky, but forcibly restrained himself, appearing calm, composed, and extraordinary!
"Old Fourth, you've lost!"
On a distant peak, the Third Elder smiled warmly at the Fourth Elder like a clever old fox.
The Fourth Elder's expression darkened.
His face turned red and white by turns, muscles twitching, seemingly mired in endless agony.
He wouldn't deny the loss because losing gracefully is the biggest torture to his self-esteem in front of opponents.
But admitting defeat involved a huge price; if he did, his face would be utterly disgraced.
"No, no!!"
Suddenly, he seemed to think of something, eyes flashing with a hint of joy, saying, "You haven't won yet!"
The Third Elder was taken aback.
Then the Fourth Elder sneered and said:
"You've probably forgotten, over the years, the Grand Elder has traveled far and wide and accepted a disciple with extraordinary talent, reportedly a Divine Body, who, although not returned to the Imperial Palace, has also gained the status of a divine child candidate!"
"Look at the square, why hasn't the Palace Master announced the candidate yet? Because he is still waiting for the Grand Elder and that Divine Body to return!"
"Unless that Divine Body is defeated, Jade Dragon City has no chance to become the divine child. And to challenge a Divine Body... the Innate Dao Body is probably not enough!"
Hearing this, the Third Elder's face turned ashen.
How could he have forgotten this!
He took a deep breath, then stubbornly said, "But the reality is, the Grand Elder and that Divine Body have yet to return."
"All the guests are here waiting. If this drags on, not only will the guests become impatient, the Sun-devouring Imperial Palace will lose face before the various powers."
"Thus, if the Grand Elder and that Divine Body do not make it back today, the position of divine child still belongs to Jade Dragon City!"
The Fourth Elder snorted coldly:
"The Grand Elder is always reliable. I'm sure the Palace Master has already informed him. He will certainly return on time."
"Heh heh."
The Third Elder scoffed.
Now, let's see how fate plays its hand.
Meanwhile, in the square, after waiting for a long time without any announcement of the result, the crowd grew puzzled.
Sun-Swallowing Palace Master explained:
"Ladies and gentlemen, our Sun-devouring Imperial Palace actually has another divine child candidate, a disciple taken by our Imperial Palace's Grand Elder while traveling outside, a peerless Divine Body. So, please bear with us a bit longer."
Wow!
Instantly, the crowd's faces changed dramatically.
Astonished.
The Divine Body is a physique stronger than the Innate Dao Body. Why is it called Divine Body? Because among all physiques in the world, it ranks first!
No weaknesses.
Overall invincibility!
Hearing this, Jade Dragon City's face too showed a trace of panic. A Divine Body, and a junior in the Imperial Palace at that?
How could he not know!!
Yet outwardly, he remained composed, even smiling, as if to tell everyone—even with great consumption, even with the advent of a Divine Body, Jade Dragon City remains unrivaled among peers!