NOVEL NEXT Chapter 456: Beasts Of Ten Thousand Boundaries VS Snow Of Thousand Ren
Chen Mo used the Deva Eyes and the Bodhi Soul Technique to absorb the battle between Lord of Heaven Zhao Yunchen and Shi Wansui. The two of them apparently exchanged several blows, but they were both using full power. Every detail of the fight made Chen Mo taste the sweetness of syrup and benefit enormously.
In particular was Zhao Yunchen's Conversion Finger, the concretion of Daoism. It was simply spectacular.
Chen Mo had killed several Lords Of Heaven in the past. In his heart, Lords Of Heaven seemed hardly worth a mention, and he did not consider them to be his match. However, only after seeing Zhao Yunchen's battle did he realize the Lords Of Heaven could not be looked down upon.
Return To Truth Seventh Tribulation Realm and these top-notch abilities would strike fear of danger into even a True Phoenix Fifth Stage Star General.
Zhao Yunchen then used the "Nine Tribulation Projections" ability that was peculiar to Lords Of Heaven. These projections and the actual person were hardly different and were capable of using the same abilities and magic energy. "One forms two, two forms three, and the three form life, then the Nine Wonders." Each of the wonders was able to form a projection, however, before Return To Truth Fifth Tribulation, the strength of the projections was weak and burdensome to the caster. They were not very useful to the Lord Of Heaven.
But upon reaching Return To Truth Seventh Tribulation, the six projections' magic energy abilities were simply frightening.
Shi Wansui's Phoenix Dark Rank "Thousand City Breaker" was poked apart by the Seven Tribulation Projections, and her armor was cracked. Shi Wansui was neither shocked nor infuriated, neither angered nor enraged. The God-devouring Halberd in her hand suddenly glittered with seven stars.
Her figure warped, and Shi Wansui's Innate Skill Unstoppable activated again.
The six projections were disintegrated in one blow.
Earth Rank – Country Breaker!
The Time Immemorial ancient clear light also dimmed under her Earth Rank, its power blown away. The Conversion Finger fragmented inch by inch. Zhao Yunchen's expression changed, and he sensed enormous pressure.
Retracting the Time Immemorial Fruit, Zhao Yunchen activated his abilities. The Nine Firmaments Thunder Pond and the twelve Light Cloud Thunder Flying Swords combined into a thousand li of thunderclouds. The Daoist moved to break free of the Ascending Heaven's Summit's competition ring. He had cultivated for several centuries and naturally would not suffer complete destruction of body and soul for mere reputation.
Shi Wansui's Country Breaker was practically unrivalled. It shattered Zhao Yunchen's powers without stop, and the God-devouring Halberd's divine light pierced through Zhao Yunchen's chest faster than the flow of time. Once struck, annihilation was inevitable.
One wanted to thoroughly kill, the other wanted to find a chance at life. Both were locked in thoughts of life and death.
"Place your feet where they may fall, step like a ding character,1 like the intersection of yin and yang…" Ancestor Chen Tuan suddenly chanted. Her words surpassed Shi Wansui's killing intent in speed and entered Zhao Yunchen's mind.
Daoist Shang was enlightened. He first raised his left foot and pivoted, one in front of the other, one yin and one yang, just like the intersection of the two poles.
These "Pacing Dipper Battle Steps"2 were also known as Yu steps.3 Legend said they were created by the ancient Divine Name Yu. With these steps, one could traverse the nine firmaments swift as a divine steed. They were steps with myriad changes and were also Daoism's strongest ability. Zhao Yunchen had heard of them before and attempted to train in them before but always without breakthrough. At the border of life and death, Chen Tuan's words came over.
The admirable girl's voice honestly entered his mind like that immemorial Divine Name, instantly enlightening him.
Zhao Yunchen executed the Pacing Dipper Battle Steps and avoided the fatal blow. "Nine Tribulations Projections, help This Daoist." Daoist Shang chanted and formed the projections again. These Primordial Spirit projections were not destroyed; unexpectedly, they were the same as his True Body.
The God-devouring Halberd's divine light ran through six of the Primordial Spirit projections. The power of Country Breaker plowed through the area.4
Zhao Yunchen screamed, his corporeal body destroyed, yet his Primordial Spirit escaped disaster.
Shi Wansui wished to destroy the Primordial Spirit, but immortal-qi surrounded it. Her God-devouring Halberd was unable to reach.
As it turned out, the moment Zhao Yunchen used the Yu steps, he had already left the ring and thus, already lost.
The Sleeping Immortal softly sighed and pointed her finger. An immortal-light wrapped around Zhao Yunchen's Primordial Spirit and Astral Stone so as not to affect him. Shi Wansui expressionlessly stared at "Sleeping Immortal" Chen Tuan. She then stowed her Star Weapon, bowed, and withdrew.
"Shi Wansui wins this round. The Sui Ye Star Kingdom has won three consecutive rounds. The score is three to one against Mount Hua."
Su Mian smiled.
After Mount Hua's initial victory, three straight defeats. There was already no room for further losses.
"Monarch, Subordinate has disappointed Monarch." Shi Wansui begged forgiveness.
Yang Guang sternly said: "As long as you know."
"This cannot be blamed on Shi Wansui. That Lord Of Heaven was indeed quite capable. Hm, this Mount Hua is apparently more unfathomable than This Palace had imagined…This Palace is a bit intrigued." Fu Jian's eyes showed a greedy glint. Originally, she had no thoughts about the Western Moon, but watching each and every one of Mount Hua's fighters so far, her eyes were aglow. Indeed, a paradise star ground fully deserved its name.
Then Mount Hua's Three Great Divine Trees were not bad.
If she could obtain the Purple Cypress Divine Fruit…
"When you take Mount Hua, do not forget to split a bit of that Purple Cypress Divine Fruit for This Palace." Fu Jian smiled.
"Of course."
After the Sui Ye Star Kingdom won this round, they already had three wins. Although the victories gave Yang Guang no satisfaction whatsoever, the power of the next three were able to slightly shake the cultivators and Star Generals present, to make them understand the Sui Ye Star Kingdom's might.
The remaining three rounds had Yang Su, Han Qinhu, and Guo Yan. With just one more round, the Sui Ye Star Kingdom would win.
"Yang Su, Qinhu, do not disappoint Me." Yang Guang's tone vaguely contained a threatening tone.
"Monarch, be at ease."
"That Chen Mo man is certain to fight. This Chesu will definitely have him cause Mount Hua's fall from grace." Yang Su was composed.
"Of course. If you are unable to kill a man, Chesu, there is no need for your Star Name to live." The girl smirked.
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"Xiyi, how is Senior Yunchen?" Chen Mo asked.
"His Primordial Spirit remains and is unharmed." The girl showed a bit of guilt: "But his projections were destroyed. That cost him a century of cultivation…Fellow obviously did not need to participate in the Mount Hua martial arts competition."
"There are still a few things in his heart that Senior is reluctant to let go." Jiang Kui did not dare expose him.
The girl was not unaware of Zhao Yunchen's thinking. It was precisely because of this that Chen Xian'er was unwilling to allow Zhao Yunchen to join Mount Hua's roster. "After this, I will help him cultivate the Golden Body and then make him leave Mount Hua. Henceforth, he will have no relation to Mount Hua."
"Ancestor." Jiang Kui bit her lip.
Tan Daoji nodded and said: "En, Daoist Shang has other things on mind. Staying at Mount Hua is not beneficial to him. Just what kind of character is the Ancestral Master. Worldly sentiment is blasphemy, the Daoist understands this."
Chen Mo thought to himself that if this Fellow Yunchen was able to defeat Shi Wansui, head of the Nine Elders of Sui, perhaps he could make Chen Tuan sit up and take notice of him, to shock her refined frame of mind. A pity, what a pity.
Now was not the time to lament about romance, though. Chen Mo said: "We can't lose any more."
"Three consecutive losses. How regretful." Tan Daoji said.
"This means we must win everything from here on."
The Red Fragrant Child bit her lip. She knew that she was the most at risk among the remainder.
"Little Senior Sister, don't feel so pressured. We trained together the past few days. If you believe in yourself, you can win." Chen Mo reassured her.
"Since the Ancestor chose you, she must have faith in you. Fragrant Child, you cannot disturb yourself beforehand." Tan Daoji also spoke up.
The Red Fragrant Child took a deep breath, shut her eyes, and meditated.
As they spoke, Su Mian already selected the fifth pair of names to compete.
The Sui Ye Star Kingdom ‘s this time was Heavenly Capture Star "Palmheld Coiled Dragon" Han Qinhu, one of the Nine Elders of Sui's Three Great Generals, and she was also a fierce general.
Mount Hua was to send out Law Protector Gao Shanxue.
Gao Shanxue stood at Ancestor Chen Tuan's side all this time. Since the beginning of the competition, the tall woman stood tall as a pine, unemotional, her heart like still water.
In regards to Mount Hua's number one law protector, Chen Mo had always been curious about her Star Name.
However, there was no need for doubt. Aside from that mysterious Great Senior Sister, Gao Shanxue could be considered Mount Hua's strongest Star General. This point could more or less be gleaned from Yang Su's demeanor.
Gao Shanxue saw that it was her turn, so she stepped onto the ring.
Han Qinhu wore Tiger Head Golden Armor, a large red cape, and Blue Gem Cloud Shoes. Hers was a healthy and beautiful build, her brows like swords, "Law Protector Gao, this is excellent. I have long looked forward to exchanging blows with you."
The woman's breath was sharp as a blade, full of power.
It was said that Han Qinhu once slayed a dragon in the Xin Mang Star Field and was possessed of divine power. Her arms were powerful like coiled dragons while her legs were steady as boulders, like she was riding atop a tiger. At first glance, she was frightening.
"Oh." Faced with her provocation, Gao Shanxue flatly grunted.
"This is a true battle between Star Generals." Han Qinhu disdained the previous four rounds. Earthly Stars and cultivators honestly were unable to stir her battle frenzy. Fortunately, her opponent was Gao Shanxue.
This number one law protector of Mount Hua followed the Sleeping Immortal's practice at all times. Her Star Energy was unfathomable, and rumor said that she had already reached "Divine Phoenix Realm." True Phoenix Realm had nine stages, and the tenth stage after the ninth was also called Divine Phoenix.
Divine Phoenix Realm and Xuannü Realm differed by only a step, but the difference was an ocean apart.
Generally, only Star Marquis that relied on Purple Rose Qi could enter the Xuannü Realm of the Purple Rose Stars. The best Star Generals needed to cross Divine Phoenix in order to be able to scratch the surface of Xuannü Realm.
Only by crossing swords with this level of apex Star General could she receive benefits.
Han Qinhu brought out her Star Weapon, a large, ancient-style, spear of pure copper. The spear weighed several thousand catties, and its shaft was ringed with all kinds of Primeval Chaos Fierce Beast reliefs. At first glance, those ten thousand beasts were alongside her.
This "Ten Thousand Beast Boundless Spear" was one of Star World's famous Hundred Great Destined Star Weapons.
The Ten Thousand Beast Boundless Spear shimmered with seven stars. Its body gently quivered, bringing the pressure of an immemorial Demon Beast.
"They say your Star Name once left behind the legend of being the number one spear. Today, This Han shall experience it."
The spear was one of Star World's most common as well as most powerful weapons. Practically all the most formidable Star Names used a spear.
Regardless of the legend of the number one spear, this was supreme glory.
Gao Shanxue was unfazed. She raised her hand and drew a spear out of thin air. Compared to the aggression of the Ten Thousand Boundless Spear, it appeared particularly swift and agile. The speartip was pure and limpid like crystals of ice and snow. It also had the cycling light of the four seasons, green autumn, crimson summer, orange autumn, and white winter.
This Destined Star Weapon's name was especially simple. It consisted of the two words, "Four Seasons." This was also a famous spear in Star World.
Seeing this Destined Star Weapon, Gao Shanxue's Star Name was revealed.
"Gao Siji!"5 Chen Mo was stunned.
To be frank, Gao Siji's name was not considered very famous at all, with no feats like winning from a position of weakness or winning alone against a thousand enemies. As for records on Gao Siji, they were pitifully sparse. Even in encyclopedias, there were only a few brush strokes.
However, these strokes portrayed something extremely blinding.
Number one spear of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, "White Horse Silver Spear" Gao Siji!
The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms had thirteen high officials like the monster general Li Cunxiao and the expert spearmen Wang Yanzhang. To be able to be the number one spear, their might was obviously extraordinary. Although Chen Mo felt that Gao Siji's reputation somewhat preceded him, he stained the fortune of his posterity. However, his grandsons Gao Huaide and Gao Huailiang became heroes of the Northern Song and were also considerably exceptional.
Gao Shanxue was tall, and she stood on the platform like a mountain covered in a thousand ren of ice and snow, filled with ice-cold arrogance.
The woman spoke, her tone like the first thaw of spring, a warmth containing a chill.
"I will use Earth Rank. If you do not fall, this will be your win."
Everyone fell silent.
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- Yeah, apparently he was about to have a big moment, but then Shi Wansui just flattens him. ↩
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