Chapter 146: Three Strikes, One Pearl Chicken

Chapter 146: Three Strikes, One Pearl Chicken

In a corner of the Inner City.

Shi Xin Suonao and Yue Yourong navigated through the ruins, the former holding a piece of bamboo, none other than the Pure Bamboo.

Shi Xin Suonao coughed lightly a few times, suppressing the surging Qi and blood within her.

Yue Yourong asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

Earlier, they had discovered a Pure Bamboo in another realm, but just as they were about to harvest it, another warrior rudely interrupted.

One was Zhang Bu Zhou, and the other was Hong Qiyun from the Celestial Sword Dao Hall, whose martial talent was said to be above the Edge Melting level.

As for Zhang Bu Zhou, his reputation among the younger generation of warriors in the Federation was not to be underestimated.

With a 99.3% compatibility rate, he had once been internally selected as a candidate for the Sun Title, and many believed he had the qualifications to challenge for the 100% representation of the Supreme Primordial Perfection Dao Body! Even after missing the opportunity with the Dragon Tiger Dojo, he still joined the Pure Yang Dao and became a disciple under the Pure Yang Grandmaster.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly felt his Inner Scene World had become slightly smaller.

At one time, 6 or 9? A book, a look, no mistake, version!

Hong Qiyun cursed inwardly, feeling that this person was being unreasonable. He would rather take a punch from Ji Jingqiu himself than let his companion leave the back door wide open—a typical move! At this moment, Ji Jingqiu's figure had already arrived in front of him, his momentum as heavy as a mountain.

Ji Jingqiu had no other intentions; he planned to refine the remaining Pure Bamboo first and then enjoy the grand melee...

This surprise seemed to be what several God Lords were expecting.

For now, the Heavenly Road remained calm and peaceful, and that person seemed to have not fallen for the trap!

The clash between the fist and the knife emitted a dazzling and brilliant flame, as if a sun had exploded there, releasing circles of Qi waves that swept in all directions!

She was from the Lionheart Sect, and the Pure Yang Dao was also a living Grandmaster's lineage, and they had mutual exchanges. She had witnessed the Pure Yang Dao's secret techniques and immediately recognized that Zhang Bu Zhou's current realm was not a flawed one—he just couldn't fight for long.

That's what you said.

It seemed like only a tiny spark was needed to set off the entire arena.

Hearing the whistling sound of electricity behind him, Ji Jingqiu turned and threw the refined bamboo towards the back.

The next moment, Yue Yourong suddenly went silent.

Although there were only three strikes, they were more effective than fighting with other warriors for a long time.

After sending off the two fastest warriors who turned into white light and disappeared.

It was said that this person had only loved one person in his youth, and after not being able to be with her, he never touched another woman for the rest of his life...

Even a slight mistake could lead to being surrounded, and the top five might miss out.

All the sounds seemed to be devoured by an invisible force, and the air was filled with an indescribable sense of oppression and solemnity, as if the wind had stopped.

Shi Xin Suonao shook her head and said seriously, "Zhang Bu Zhou has cultivated the Pure Yang Dao's Sword Qi Lotus Transformation to the Three Yang realm, which has a domain effect and can enhance both physique and attack power. It's a top-notch Divine Skill."

The next moment, the fist and knife clashed and separated.

After defeating Li Chengfeng, Ji Jingqiu looked at the numerous warriors who had surrounded him and unleashed his sword light like a swarm of bees, forcing them to retreat once more. Then, he left with a swagger, feeling extremely satisfied.

He had just been complaining, and now this familiar figure appeared from the ruins nearby, having parted ways with him earlier that morning.

Ji Jingqiu sighed inwardly, feeling that this person had all the buffs he needed.

They both clearly realized a fact—

Noticing this scene, Yue Yourong's face changed dramatically, almost blurting out, "Don't come over here!"

Even though this bamboo forest was small, there were still seven bamboo shoots, but they were crowded together, making it a bit cramped.

She remembered that they had once raised a cat who loved rubbing against the Little Sun, always getting scorched...

Ji Jingqiu nodded slightly. The reason he held back was not for any other reason but because of the Six Paths of Rebirth True Intention on the other person's body.

With their domineering auras clashing, Zhang Bu Zhou retreated several steps, and the Divine Yang above his head dimmed, leading to his defeat!

As the first Pure Bamboo was "digested," Ji Jingqiu's Dao Body progress soared to 95%.

This was his first encounter with Ji Jingqiu, and he was shocked by the latter's unreasonable abilities.

After Ji Jingqiu approached and glanced at the two of them, he noticed that they also had a Pure Bamboo in their hands, raising his eyebrows in surprise.

As the second Pure Bamboo's Great Cleansing Flavor was absorbed into his body, a third bamboo shoot emerged beside the lotus pond in his Inner Scene World.

Zhang Bu Zhou took a deep look at Ji Jingqiu for the first time.

He wondered what it would be like for this pearl chicken to meet Ji Jingqiu, who was also confident and proud enough to make his peers bow down.

Hearing these words, Zhang Yitong's tension eased, and he smiled faintly, looking at the nearby Yun Tianping, "Mr. Yun, what do you think of Zhang Bu Zhou? What rank do you think he can achieve in this competition?"

Shi Xin Suonao nodded. Zhang Bu Zhou's style was very similar to that of the Pure Yang Grandmaster when he was young.

Just then, a figure resembling a sun deity appeared from the other side, following the two women's footsteps.

In an instant.

Ji Jingqiu didn't give him a chance to adjust, his mind focused, and his sword hummed like a cicada, awe-inspiring and unparalleled.

Ji Jingqiu slashed seven times.

"Is this battle not over yet?!"

Among the remaining large group, besides Lei Zutree and his companion, the other warriors who boasted of withstanding Ji Jingqiu's strikes didn't dare rush forward recklessly.

The Pure Yang Grandmaster had established the Dao lineage in the Federation 2,700 years ago, and his fame was renowned.

The tender green bamboo shoots resembled dewdrops glistening in the morning light, fresh and vibrant, full of vitality.

"Third!" The secretary solemnly announced, "This person is indeed strong!"

No wonder he had shouted so loudly before throwing it! She hadn't intended to care about the "Junior Sister" matter at all!

She was curious to know if the youth who defeated Ji Lin Yuan would shine in this competition for the Grand Martial Arts Tournament tickets.

Zhang Bu Zhou's first punch rose like the morning sun, his second punch was as domineering as the midday sun, and his third punch would inevitably fall!

A sword cry suddenly rang out.

Suppressing his injuries, Li Chengfeng spoke in a deep voice, "I've lost!"

She suddenly realized.

Yue Yourong gritted her teeth. If this was a well-planned strategy, she hoped for more of such strategies! "Let's go!" She pulled out the Pure Bamboo in front of her and signaled Shi Xinnao to retreat to the other side.

Go ahead and speak without hesitation...

Like a long spear, it rushed forward, countless tiny air currents surged wildly, emitting sharp whistling sounds, and colliding with the snake-like lightning.

No longer an abstract concept, the mighty force of the principle flowed and rippled within the chains, creating ripples of dazzling light.

The way this Qi was circulating was terrifying just to hear about it, and it would undoubtedly be extremely powerful when used, but also destined to be extremely damaging to the body! What kind of physique could withstand such Qi circulation?

As expected, 95% was a threshold that was neither big nor small. "If this reaches 100%, will my body's principles resonate with the heavenly principles even if I don't move?"

"I've heard that cultivators of the Pure Yang Dao Body often have their personalities influenced by the Dao Body, becoming sunny and gentle. This person is almost the opposite." She paused, "No, it's like the scorching sun at noon, equally proud and domineering."

If he could defeat that person, he should be above his peers! He waved his hand to dismiss the secretary, and Yan Lu entered a private channel. After searching for a moment, she breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, the secretary received a message, and his expression changed as he read it.

All the remaining warriors saw this scene.

"Yes, Mr. Zhang." The secretary said excitedly, "But as of now, Young Master is ranked second on the points leaderboard!"

In the end, they concluded that they could only temporarily avoid the confrontation and must not resist head-on!

A sword slashed down.

Suddenly, subtitles appeared.

Brilliant, as if splitting open the heavens and earth!

Shi Xinnao blocked Zhang Bu Zhou's heavy punch, and the two of them immediately retreated after she seized a Pure Bamboo.

Yue Yourong suddenly stopped and looked towards the not-too-distant location.

—Yes, they unilaterally believed there was a connection.

It seemed that only at this moment did he truly regard the latter as a martial arts rival! He shouted, and the three rounds of divine sunlight on his head suddenly had their infinite radiance extracted, quickly dimming as if entering dusk.

The bamboo split the air, leaving a straight trail as it flew towards Yue Yourong and Shi Xinnao, finally piercing the ground in front of them, its tail swaying.

The next moment, Li Chengfeng's face turned red, and he felt that Ji Jingqiu's power was not only formless and intangible but also vast like the sky and heavy like the earth.

Amidst the sound of breaking through the air, a slender bamboo pole was thrown like an arrow, its momentum startling.

However, to their surprise, Ji Jingqiu did not yield. His internal organs vibrated, emitting sounds like a mountain flood bursting through a dam, as if a dragon was surging through the water, pouring down.

The secretary quickly explained, "General Yan, the selection process is not open to the public, so I didn't want to disturb you."

Luo Tiancheng looked around, trying to find Chu Qiuguang among the warriors present.

This scene caused Yue Yourong and her companion's brows to furrow instantly, and they prepared to intervene.

Seeing that he was being suppressed by Ji Jingqiu's pure force, Zhang Bu Zhou's expression darkened. The blood flowing within his body faintly emitted thunderous sounds, and he vigorously activated the Qi in his blood, transforming it into Pure Yang Qi.

The next moment, he took a deep breath, his chest expanding, and without hesitation, he punched. The Pure Yang Qi surged like golden divine flames, blazing fiercely.

Researcher A quickly reported, "All our operational programs have been locked, and some external force is intervening. Meanwhile, Hela seems to be awakening and taking over our permissions. The temple sent a message seventeen seconds ago, and the situation is still under control. The God-Lord has stepped in, and we just need to stabilize the situation."

Yin Tianping smiled slightly without speaking.

The atmosphere in the field suddenly became tense and anxious.

Speaking of...

Contrary to everyone's expectations, Zhang Bu Zhou's third punch not only didn't weaken but instead reached its peak!

In the previous battle.

Even Zhang Bu Zhou couldn't withstand three slashes from this warrior. Was this a warrior he could challenge?

The secretary wiped his sweat and said hoarsely, "Young Master's ranking on the points leaderboard... disappeared."

In that instant, his body began to emit even more dazzling light, and every inch of his flesh and blood seemed to be transformed by the scorching sun.

However, the Great Purity intent within remained, and... Ji Jingqiu felt that this was the true core wonder of the Pure Bamboo!

Staring in awe at the numerous warriors emerging from the dust.

If it were him facing this punch, how should he resist?

[Affected by external forces, this trial will soon enter the countdown]



Shi Xinnao said, "Zhang Bu Zhou, Hong Qiyun's Divine Transformation Art is far from ripe. It's not a match for Zhang Bu Zhou, who has condensed the Three Yang."

Hearing the sound of Ji Jingqiu's Qi circulation, everyone's expressions changed.

[Countdown: 59:59...]



Ji Jingqiu's expression remained calm, and without hesitation, he opened the Potala World, forcefully suppressing Zhang Bu Zhou's dusk domain!

The Rainfall Divine Blade blossomed, enveloping five or six warriors within.

Looking at the three rounds of divine sunlight, which were almost shattered, and the heavenly principles that intertwined throughout Zhang Bu Zhou's body, forming a domain-like dusk domain.

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The great battle begins! And the one who initiated this battle, Ji Jingqiu, began to retreat.

Back to the main topic, earlier, Lei Zutree's Gong Body was fully unleashed, resonating with the external principles. The pores all over his body seemed to emit brilliant lightning, like the ancient thunder god patrolling the world, and this combat's special effect enhancement had already made him envious.

He boomed, "Yue, take this!"

Everyone once again imagined themselves in Zhang Bu Zhou's position, those two previous strikes... Could they block them? They couldn't, and it would be difficult to dodge them!

...

They imagined themselves as Ji Jingqiu.

His gaze was scorching, staring down the nearby Ji Jingqiu.

This Zhang was indeed formidable, living up to his reputation, and his three punches under the Divine Yang were even stronger than Li Chengfeng by a small margin.

The Spring Deity Purity expansion was imminent.

In terms of Dao Body progress, he officially caught up with the "peers" present, reaching the same level as the rest.

Zhang Yitong smiled and confidently said, "I feel that Bu Zhou can take the top spot this time!"

He even had the leisure to start guiding the principles of the Pure Bamboo into his body.

It must be said that this guy, with his tall and handsome appearance, combined with the Great Sun Spanning Sky of the Pure Yang Dao Body, was simply radiant, like a proud peacock!

Ji Jingqiu's speed was too fast, and his knife was even faster.

As the tournament continued, the outside world had already stirred up quite a storm.

The principles contained within the Pure Bamboo were not a big deal to them, but the Great Purity Intent within was very special.

"Uncle Zhang, please calm down," said Yin Tianping slowly, "This trial is different from the past. It's normal to get trapped and surrounded by others in this situation, but it won't affect the assessment of your strength in the arena."

Golden light burst from his pores, and intricate principles and talismans were engraved on his body. The talismans wove together in the air, forming talisman chains.

The latter was a talented Celestial Warrior from the Divine Body Technique, who had already comprehended the art of becoming a deity, the highest secret of the Divine Body Technique, and was of the Superior Selection.

"Even if it's just a Divine Anomaly version, it's not easy to deal with. If you encounter him in the future, don't fight him head-on. Drag it out until his Three Yang is depleted, and his combat power will drop by 30%!"

Shi Xin Suonao was also curious and looked up.

That would be the best time to counterattack.

Zhang Bu Zhou, a member of the Divine Might Group's board of directors, also had some entanglements with the Dragon Tiger Dao Hall.

He didn't expect there to be an even fiercer opponent here! The Little Sun was at full power! As their gazes met, Ji Jingqiu recognized the origins of this person.

Zhang Bu Zhou was domineering, but he was even more so! In his eyes, the current Zhang Bu Zhou was far, far inferior to the Great Sun he had "witnessed" ten thousand years ago.

He took a deep breath, and the Unity Art circulated within his body. His energy surged like galloping horses, and he held the knife with one hand, sweeping it horizontally.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze became focused, and his strength had increased. He was no longer just dodging, but taking the initiative to attack.

Zhang Yitong was momentarily dazed, and his face suddenly turned somber. He stood up and slapped the table, but thankfully, Yue Youcong sighed and deflected his strike, which was strong enough to collapse a floor.

His gaze froze.

There were several young Celestial Warriors among this generation who were hiding their true strength, and they were not ordinary. The top spot on the leaderboard was not easy to obtain.

Even Shi Xin Suonao couldn't help but widen her eyes, her lips slightly parted, and a hint of bewilderment flashed in her eyes.

The two of them wove and clashed, and the principles collided and shattered! The stalemate between them lasted only for an instant.

"Hey, isn't that Ji Jingqiu?"

As the white light faded, Lei Zutree subconsciously touched his own neck. It seemed that Ji Jingqiu had held back earlier? Speaking of which... Zhang Bu Zhou's final expression of shock seemed genuinely enjoyable!

"Is the selection about to start?" Yan Lu asked sternly, "Why didn't you remind us?"

Having experienced this tribulation, Zhang Bu Zhou's expression was also filled with shock.

...

This strike was invisible, but Ji Jingqiu secretly imagined himself as Hero General, standing between heaven and earth, swinging his knife through the heavens.

This punch was neither fast nor slow, and it lacked the previous domineering grandeur. Instead, there was a deep power within, like a tranquil dusk, where even the sun would set.

Dr. Chen looked up at the projection without speaking, his gaze profound.

The punch was unleashed, brilliant as the morning sun, like a sunrise over the horizon. The surrounding light shifted with his punch, and as Ji Jingqiu's face changed slightly.

This ability was unheard of in the True Seed Realm! Among the crowd, Luo Tiancheng watched Ji Jingqiu's current calm, but towering like a Divine Mountain, with an unshakable figure, and fell into deep thought.

Yue Youcong nodded, having also heard of the Pure Yang Dao's secret inheritance.

Regarding the topic of this person, the most enduring discussion among people during their leisure time was his love life!

The Divine Might Group.

Yue Youcong also thought so.

Ji Jingqiu had a guess in his mind, and his strength had increased again. He seized the opportunity to absorb the second Pure Bamboo and the Great Purity Intent within.

"What do you think, who will win between Zhang Bu Zhou and Hong Qiyun?" Yue Youcong suddenly asked.

This punch was an end, but also a beginning.

This time, the progress in Dao Body was very subtle, far less than before. It was just as Yue Youcong and the others had mentioned earlier, with a significant decrease in effect after reaching 95%, just like before.

The long sword moved slowly but firmly, pressing down."

As expected, a small unexpected event occurred in the end.

Even as the situation exceeded control, Dr. Chen's expression remained calm and composed.

Seven, thirteen, twenty...

If the junior disciple could take the top spot, it would be a face-lift for the Pure Yang Dao.

After all, they had confirmed their alliance before entering, and Yue Youcong didn't have a habit of betraying allies, even if they might be in danger.

This punch was domineering, like a blazing sun at noon, sweeping through the mountains and seas. The hot and domineering energy twisted space.

(Chapter End)

The next moment, Shi Xin Suonao silently cursed in her heart.

He seemed to be fleeing, with billowing dust clouds trailing behind him.

Then, suddenly, the atmosphere became heated.

Three strikes, and the "Little Sun" of the Jin Xing Zhang family was cut down.

What did this fellow do to incur such wrath and attract so many Martial Artists to pursue him? Although Yue Yourong quickly silenced herself, Ji Jingqiu still noticed the noise and approached them.

Where did this "Little Sun" come from? When he lived alone in his previous life, he relied on a small sun heater to survive the winters, and he had deep feelings for it.

Ji Jingqiu's strength was witnessed by them last night, and his Formless Arena alone, which was almost invincible, had the power to suppress his fellow disciples. Who could make him flee in such a panic? Thinking of this, Yue Yourong's heart felt heavy, and she raised her hand to call out, "Brother Ji, this..."

The seventh strike fell, and Li Chengfeng's body shook violently. The energy and blood within him surged to its limit as he stared at the eighth strike that Ji Jingqiu did not deliver. He knew that his opponent was not powerless but was holding back.

The awe-inspiring momentum was even more overwhelming than before, and with just the second punch, Zhang Buzhou's momentum rose like oil on fire, instantly reaching its peak!

"The points ranking?" Yan Lu asked quickly, "What position is Ji Jingqiu in?"

The sun, which had entered the twilight in mid-air, suddenly plummeted!

Li Chengfeng retreated seven steps, each one sinking deep into the ground. His stance, which was as stable as a mountain, had already crumbled by the second strike.

He took a step forward.

[Begin providing enemy coordinates to all Martial Artists. Please enjoy the final hunt. After one hour, the ranking of this battle will be determined by the points of the last survivor.]



So in this battle, he couldn't hold back.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Yitong instantly noticed the change in his secretary's expression and frowned, saying, "Speak directly, it's fine."

"Third?" Yan Lu frowned. This ranking was indeed high, but it still didn't meet her expectations.

Including Li Chengfeng and Lei Zutree, as well as those who sensed the commotion and rushed from all directions, among them were Yin Wushuang and others.

The light was so dazzling that everything around him seemed to pale in comparison.

...

Especially when facing Zhang Buzhou's second punch, he felt a connection with the mental state he had memorized during his extraordinary encounter.

"Isn't it open to the public? Isn't this a ring battle?" Yan Lu frowned. She had previously instructed her subordinates to notify her to watch this selection battle.

Witnessing the power of this punch, the Martial Artists who arrived later all stopped in their tracks, their expressions solemn.

With this strike, Ji Jingqiu exerted all his strength, holding nothing back.

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu felt his pores relax, and the laws engraved within his body seemed to be connected to the heavens, with the speed of their interwoven resonance increasing significantly.

And from the previous battle, it was clear that Zhang Buzhou's strength was absolutely not to be underestimated, ranking him among the top tier of this generation's Martial Artists.

Lei Zutree's expression changed, feeling that Ji Jingqiu's strike was even faster and more fierce than before! His breath was slightly agitated, and he took another step forward, his body exuding a powerful aura.

Yin Tianping remembered the strength of his little junior brother from the previous test. "He should be in the top five, and there's hope for the top three."

Hongshan Group.

Just as Ji Jingqiu was preparing to use three strikes to kill Zhang Buzhou and awe the crowd, he quietly left, first refining several Cleansing Bamboo.

Finally, in Zhang Buzhou's shocked and angry gaze, just as he had wished—

"What's the situation now?"

Ji Jingqiu stood quietly in his original spot, his gaze deep and calm, his silhouette exuding an unshakable aura of dignity and strength.

They intertwined and supported each other, ultimately forming a stable and perfect spherical structure, weaving three Divine Suns above their heads, releasing a scorching blood energy and a hint of the heavens' might! Zhang Buzhou, with the Divine Sun above his head, took a step forward, like a lion striding through the wilderness, his expression calm.

As Yue Yourong's heart was touched, she suddenly noticed that twenty-some Martial Artists had split into two groups, with one group rushing towards them!

With this one, the two of them had just enough, one for each.

Li Chengfeng's expression was solemn, his fist clenched, and he roared as he faced the attack head-on.

Along the way, Ji Jingqiu fought and retreated.

And as some Martial Artists shifted their targets to pursue Shi Xin Suonao, his pressure lessened.

This hunt hadn't ended yet, but it seemed that the number one spot had already been decided! And Ji Jingqiu was still savoring the aftertaste of the previous battle.

A deep and dangerous aura slowly emanated from Ji Jingqiu, like the eye of the abyss in the depths of the ocean, capable of endlessly containing and spewing out infinite seawater.

The secretary said, "It doesn't seem so. Anyway, the Four Guard Stars kept it pretty mysterious, and besides the points ranking, nothing else was made public."

The sound of breaking through the air lingered for a long time, and it was only then that the two of them realized, shocked, that what Ji Jingqiu had thrown was a Cleansing Bamboo! And on his shoulders were six Cleansing Bamboo! Had he carried an entire bamboo forest?

Zhang Buzhou clenched his fist, his chest heaving like a bellows, and he took a deep breath, stepping forward once more. His body erupted with volcanic energy, and he delivered the second punch!

...

Brother Chu wasn't going to compare with him, see who had better luck and met this fellow first? The surrounding Martial Artists looked at Ji Jingqiu's silhouette, standing silently in his original spot, and fell silent.

Hearing this, Zhang Yitong forcefully suppressed the unusual emotions in his heart. He was indignant, "Mr. Yin's words are true. Zhang Buzhou must have been besieged by those fellow Martial Artists with no martial ethics, forcing him to retreat."

Yin Tianping didn't reply, as his words earlier were just meant to comfort.

As for whether he was besieged or defeated by fellow Martial Artists,

They would have to wait for the little junior brother to return to know.

(End of Chapter)

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