Chapter 1152 Battle Mu Yan
The arena was surrounded by a throng of spectators. Lin Chen challenging the entire temple alone was unprecedented in the Pharmacist Sect, attracting many to watch the spectacle.
The grandstand, which could accommodate thousands, was completely full, with even the aisles crowded with people.
Lin Chen immediately spotted Yao Hui in the VIP seats of the Tian Temple. Beside him were the other four experts of Tian Temple: the Xing brothers, Mu Yan, and Hu Min.
All four were in the high stage of the True God Realm, exuding an aura that made many around feel pressured.
Particularly Xing Lin, ranked second in the Tian Temple, whose icy aura caused chills among those nearby.
Lin Chen had some understanding of these people's foundation. They had just advanced to the high stage of the True God Realm, but normally, moving from the early to the high stage without fortuitous opportunities like Lin Chen's would take at least a decade, if not several. Yet these four achieved rapid breakthroughs in merely a month, indicating something suspicious.
At this moment, an elder with graying hair slowly ascended the arena, unleashing a strong oppressive force that enveloped the entire battleground like a mountain.
Instantly, the previously noisy battleground fell silent.
This person was none other than Elder Xu, one of the eight great elders of the Pharmacist Sect.
"I will host today's tournament. Will the participants from the Tian Temple and Human Temple please come up," Elder Xu scanned the crowd as he spoke calmly.
At this, all four of the Tian Temple experts took to the stage, while only one person from the Human Temple stepped up.
Seeing this, Elder Xu frowned slightly, "Youngster, are you sure you're taking on all four of them alone?"
Lin Chen nodded: "I am sure."
Elder Xu scrutinized Lin Chen, then said, "Very well, let the match begin. First round: Lin Chen from Human Temple challenges Mu Yan from Tian Temple."
As he spoke, the other three stepped down from the platform.
On the platform, Mu Yan and Lin Chen stood on the east and west sides, respectively.
Seeing the two ready to duel, the audience was instantly thrilled.
Mu Yan, an old hand of the Tian Temple, was always one of its top elites and, possessing the fire element, held high prestige among the disciples.
Though Lin Chen had not been in the sect long, his fame was not weak, and his formidable strength was acknowledged by all.
Everyone eagerly anticipated the clash between an established powerhouse and a rising star in the sect, wondering what sparks would fly.
"Lin Chen, how arrogant of you, challenging our entire Tian Temple alone. You're courting death," Mu Yan's eyes flashed red, a hint of murderous intent gleaming in his pupils.
As he spoke, fire essence qi burst from Mu Yan's body, forming a scorching wave around him.
At this moment, Mu Yan was ablaze, his might shocking the entire arena.
Witnessing this, everyone was awestruck; that fire essence qi was so intense that its heat was palpable even hundreds of meters away.
"This guy is so strong," Zhang Cheng and Hong Liang both showed concern.
The spectators around looked at Lin Chen with a tinge of pity on their faces.
The strength of the four Tian Temple experts grew stronger with each one, and Mu Yan, the weakest of them, was already so formidable. The power of the others must be even more terrifying.
Therefore, in many people's eyes, Lin Chen was doomed today, akin to an egg trying to break a stone, with the only suspense being how many rounds he could last.
"Heh, there's no need for my other senior brothers to act, I'm more than enough to deal with you," Mu Yan sneered.
"Is that so? Then let's test it," Lin Chen's lips curled slightly as he spoke lightly.
Despite his calm demeanor, Lin Chen had already formulated a plan.
This time his goal was Yao Hui, so against the four masters of Tian Temple, he had to avoid prolonged battles, especially finishing the first four matches quickly to conserve strength for the strongest, Yao Hui.
"Lin Chen, I'll show you the might of our Tian Temple today."
Mu Yan's eyes glowed red, two balls of flames rapidly gathering and burning in his palms.
"Blazing Fist!"
With that, a fiery shadow shot forth, rushing directly at Lin Chen.
"Such powerful fire spirit power and explosiveness!"
Lin Chen's eyes narrowed; in just a blink, he felt enveloped by flames.
Mu Yan's fists, flaming and blazing, fell like meteors, one after another, upon Lin Chen, creating resounding explosions.
Lin Chen's footwork shifted, weaving effortlessly through the fiery onslaught, turning into a series of phantoms.
So fast, seeing Lin Chen easily avoid Mu Yan's attacks left everyone in shock.
Mu Yan's Blazing Fist was fast, but they could still trace its path. Lin Chen, however, was like a ghostly figure, moving left then right, so elusive it was impossible to see his attacks.
Despite Mu Yan's relentless assault, throwing dozens of punches in one breath, they all landed on Lin Chen's afterimages.
Though Mu Yan's punches were quick, against Lin Chen's unpredictable movement technique, they were ineffective.
In the stands, Pan Ying observed Lin Chen's movement technique and was slightly taken aback.
This kid was incredibly fast; his power was also at the high stage of the True God Realm.
At this moment, a feeling of awe arose in her heart; just two months ago when they last met, Lin Chen had only been in the mid-stage of the True God Realm. Now he had leaped to the high stage.
This guy was simply a prodigy.
In just moments, the two exchanged dozens of blows.
Despite Mu Yan's aggressive attacks, they were all thunder with little rain, unable to touch his opponent.
Meanwhile, Lin Chen didn't engage directly but continuously observed Mu Yan's punches.
Having failed repeatedly, Mu Yan finally grew furious out of embarrassment.
"Blazing Eightfold Waves!"
Fire essence surged around Mu Yan, rapidly condensing into layers of fire waves.
The fire waves built upon each other, each stronger than the last, making the entire arena scorchingly hot.
Mu Yan's move was immensely powerful, leaving everyone astonished.
When did Mu Yan become this strong?
Yet upon witnessing this, Pan Ying's eyes focused.
"What's the matter, Master!" Tian Shishi asked, puzzled.
"This move of Mu Yan is not a technique of the Pharmacist Sect. Where did this kid get such a powerful cultivation technique?"
Lin Chen looked at the overwhelming fire waves without a hint of concern, even revealing a faint smile.
"Is this your strongest attack? Too weak."
As he spoke, Lin Chen leaped forward instead of retreating, charging straight into the blazing flames.
"Is this kid seeking death?" Seeing Lin Chen rush towards the flames, everyone was astounded.
They knew that the fire waves were genuine Nine Yang True Fire, and Lin Chen's actions were equivalent to courting death.
Many shook their heads secretly, expecting to witness a thrilling duel, only to find Lin Chen alarmingly weak, losing right after the first exchange.
Mu Yan showed a sneer: "Challenging our Tian Temple with such power, courting death indeed."
Yet, just as he was feeling smug, his face suddenly changed as he gazed at the fire waves.