Chapter 147: Heaven's Witness

Chapter 147: Heaven's Witness

Simultaneously, the remaining warriors in the arena sprang into action, their bodies emitting powerful auras as they engaged in a chaotic battle, with principles of the world intertwining and clashing.

The melee erupted, and the place became a cauldron of frenzy and celebration.

As warriors from all directions gathered, the fight intensified and became more chaotic. Allies could become enemies in the blink of an eye, with attacks coming from all sides.

Each warrior fought independently, unleashing their full power, their bodies glowing with intense energy.

This battle served as an initial screening process, eliminating those with insufficient strength and leaving only the strongest among them.

As the fight progressed, everyone had to be vigilant against sneak attacks from all directions while also dealing with frontal assaults. The more they fought, the more constrained they felt, sensing something amiss.

Gradually, the warriors paused, gazing at each other with a mix of awe and uncertainty.

"Brother Ji, guard the bamboo on your side. It's the closest, and victory is yours!"

...

At that moment, Lei Zutree made his move, and everyone responded in kind. They unleashed their hidden trump cards, no longer holding back. It was no longer a friendly spar but a life-or-death struggle, with each move potentially deciding their fate.

In a daze, a cluster of golden flames ignited, and a hazy shadow emerged, its will seemingly descending from the nine heavens.

Mu Juncheng and Ji Jingqiu exchanged positions, with Mu Juncheng whispering into Ji Jingqiu's ear, "Brother Ji, where did you get that video?"

It was said that when Lei Zutree's ancestor reached the Grandmaster Realm, he utilized chaotic thunder light to evolve an orderly and vibrant Thunder Dao, manifesting countless spirits within his world.

In another room...

So many young talents, so many extraordinary warriors, and so many future powerhouses...

At such a young age, they were already so arrogant, looking down upon everything and acting with such dominance. What would happen in a few years? It would be unimaginable...

"Good knife! Refreshing!"

This was a rough division of the battlefield.

Li Chengfeng, having lost earlier, turned his attention to Mu Juncheng. Using the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, he aimed to break through Mu Juncheng's Unmoving Bodhimanda.

Only upon reaching the Path to Divine Vision could one truly understand.

"Speaking of Ji Jingqiu, he still has much room for improvement." Someone's eyes gleamed as they whispered, "Reaching 99.9% in his power body is a huge leap. His martial arts cultivation, mental cultivation... Moreover, his progress is astonishing. I can't even imagine what level he'll reach by the Grand Martial Arts Tournament in a few months!"

...

This single thread of potential had already paved the way for his future as a grandmaster.

The warriors fell into a silent awe.

The attack stunned everyone.

...

Ji Jingqiu chuckled, "Brother Zhuang and I are like brothers, willing to die for each other!"

Are you all so desperate? Even a bamboo without divine essence has you all scrambling. After noticing Ji Jingqiu's gaze, everyone's faces twitched, but no one explained.

At that moment...

Fortunately, this place wasn't outside, leaving room for everyone.

Ning Fengyuan put down his fishing rod and turned back, squinting as he carefully examined Ji Jingqiu's projection.

Ji Jingqiu surveyed the entire arena, his sharp intent dominating the scene, his eyes devoid of emotion, and his domineering aura on full display.

The warriors gazed at the distant bamboo, deep in thought, quickly understanding Mu Juncheng's intention.

In the current martial world, the path to godhood was no empty promise.

As a reward, he looked at Yin Wushuang with a hint of sympathy in his eyes, hoping she would understand the meaning behind his gaze.

A spear shadow stretched across the sky, originating from the distant horizon. Its speed was astonishing, and the spear's might was no less than Lei Zutree's.

This woman's fist path wasn't the surface-level path of a domineering warrior but held the intent of world annihilation.

Ji Jingqiu had been waiting for this punch. With the Unity Art erupting, his muscles and bones expanded, and his internal energy coursed through his entire body. For a moment, even his skeleton seemed to emit a faint groan under the strain. This punch, like a flood, crushed everything in its path.

"Brother Ji, I'm coming!" Mu Juncheng roared, and his sword burst forth. The accumulated power from his previous defense exploded, transforming into countless sword lights and shadows. Ji Jingqiu's blood boiled, and beneath his skin, it was as if a dragon was coursing through his body, settling on his spine. With a mighty surge of power, his blood and energy surged continuously.

Within these seemingly violent thunder lights, a miracle occurred, containing a hint of vitality, as if intertwined with life itself.

"Brother Ji, I'll help you!"

Having come to this world, Ji Jingqiu was determined to dominate it, making his journey worthwhile after enduring so much hardship.

If not for his innate sword heart clarity, he would have been assimilated by the vast heavenly will contained within that palm, leading to annihilation. At the same time, Yue Yourong let out a muffled hum, and the light at her brow dimmed significantly, causing her to retreat several steps.

Well done, worthy of a reward.

The next moment, Ji Jingqiu wielded the Rainfall Divine Blade, and the Primordial Energy Aura, formless and peerless, swept through the air.

The warriors looked up, as if witnessing heaven itself.

He stood alone, his sword dominating the crowd. In the end, he found himself in a difficult situation, but he showed no regret.

A sword cry rang out, echoing through the world.

"Indeed, 'Reversing Innate' is challenging. If there were divine objects like the Bodhimanda Fruit, it would be much faster."

Diao Xingyun roared and merged with his spear, thrusting it towards Ji Jingqiu.

...

"... Peak of a Thousand Stars?"

It was as if they had to reassess this young man who had just subdued an entire generation of warriors.

Including Shi Xin Suonao, several people silently agreed, and with perfect coordination, they joined forces to attack Ji Jingqiu.

That figure stood proudly at the center of the crowd.

After several probing attempts, the group quickly understood each other's strength. With Bamboo Joint as the center, they expanded outward, attempting to advance further into the deeper areas while blocking other warriors.

...

Ji Jingqiu wandered around Bamboo Joint, continuously repelling warriors who attempted to enter this area.

Seeing the divine in martial arts not only signifies a significant breakthrough in martial skills but also the glimpse of the divine within one's heart, a glimpse of the beginning of divine nature.

Mu Juncheng, who had rushed over from a distance, stepped forward and threw a bamboo that he had refined onto the ground, loudly suggesting, "Let's go together!"

The one who led the group was Li Chengfeng, who had fallen the earliest. He looked up at the high-standing Ji Jingqiu, his gaze as bright as a torch, his eyes filled with a burning battle intent like molten lava at the bottom of the sea.

He felt like he must have seen it wrong.

That gaze seemed to say—

Under the shadow of countless fists, the seemingly fair and delicate fists were actually condensed with the weight of a thousand pounds, exuding a fearless and awe-inspiring posture.

Under this sharp aura, everyone had the illusion that the world had become exceptionally narrow and insignificant, as if it couldn't contain this soaring sharp intent.

Suddenly, it became bright.

Because everyone was so powerful, he couldn't hold back, nor could he be modest. Furthermore, giving his all was a sign of respect to everyone.

This knife seemed to have no change, neither fast nor slow, and even paused for a moment during the process. Yet, it revealed the Unmoving Bright King's Body, treating it solemnly, as if this knife could cut through a mountain.

"Yin Wushuang!" A loud shout echoed above everyone's heads.

Azure Heaven Seven Stars Spear

Everyone tacitly looked at each other and attacked simultaneously!

"Don't reason with a genius."

Just as Hero General had said, words like arrogant, domineering, and invincible... for young people, these were the ultimate words of praise.

Under everyone's pressure, each of his knives became more refined and heavier. He borrowed the strengths of others, integrating what he had learned into the knife edge, while also eliminating certain shortcomings.

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu was moved and glanced at Yue Shimei.

All the noise and clamor were isolated outside the far-reaching sound of the knife's cry.

Yin Wushuang seemed to kindly remind Ji Jingqiu, and then a sword light suddenly tore through the sky, pure and sharp, enveloping Ji Jingqiu within it.

Lei Zutree naturally couldn't compare at this moment, but he had a hint of that potential.

That long sword that had suppressed Hela in this place.

It could be said that his gaze was also burning with passion, and with Li Chengfeng's Six Paths Reincarnation Fist intent polished his own sword.

Those who remained here were only the warriors listed as superior and supreme before the competition.

Moreover...

A loud shout.

"It's difficult. Besides the Supreme True Buddha Sect, only the Ji Family within the Federation has the Bodhimanda Fruit, and even their direct descendants aren't enough."

"Any one of these people, in previous years, had the qualifications to compete for the Supreme Yang, especially Yin Wushuang and others, who were almost certainly going to make it!"

Everyone's fighting instinctively paused for a moment.

Suddenly.

The stronger the person, the closer they could get to the bamboo, while others had to intercept. Finally, everyone's strength was roughly divided into corresponding areas.

Researcher A hurriedly searched for his boss, walking as if flying.

"Everyone, what are you staring at? It's our turn!"

Earlier, Ji Jingqiu's progress had been incredibly fast, and everyone had witnessed it! What should they use to chase this person's figure?

As age increased, one tended to like this kind of arrogant and unrestrained, fearless youth.

Then, Bian Rong's body slightly staggered as he flew backward.

Ji Jingqiu's eyelids twitched, overwhelmed by everyone's simultaneous attack.

"Today, I witnessed many top-tier legacies, but it's a pity that Zhang Buzhou left too quickly, and I couldn't see the bottom card of Pure Yang Dao. It's a pity that if he had targeted anyone other than Ji Jingqiu, he wouldn't have left so hastily."

The next moment.

Ji Jingqiu stood with his knife at the original point, fighting until this moment, and his feet still hadn't retreated half a step.

This time, something big really happened! But his steps suddenly stopped.

"Tsk, when will the Administration Bureau flatten the Supreme True Buddha Sect?"

"You with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, are you rebelling?" Mu Juncheng scolded with annoyance.

Countdown: 05:00

Ji Jingqiu exhaled, surveying the entire battlefield.

"Everyone, who will take my knife?"

The always-talked-about Heavenly Will Dao Body was so profound and mysterious beyond words!

One after another, figures walked out.

He muttered to himself.

What he was asking was, among all warriors who hadn't stepped into God-walking before the age of twenty.

Celestial Sword Dao Field's Sword Path See Me included the Heart Sword! Evolving to its essence, it could nurture a Sword Embryo in one's mind. The day the Sword Embryo was completed, it would cut open the Celestial Barrier, entering the Celestial Hall.

It seemed light and airy, like a gentle spring breeze, without a trace of dust. Yet, beneath his palm was a heart-shaking wave!

Ji Jingqiu refined the remaining Pure Bamboo, returning to the battlefield. He originally wanted to take the opportunity to secretly cut down a few, but unexpectedly, everyone had already stopped.

At this moment, when everyone was in motion, affecting the entire situation, a sense of anticipation filled the air.

But this sword was not aimed at the crowd; however, those nearby felt as if time had slowed down, their faces grim as they retreated several steps.

The next moment, Yin Wushuang silently leaned back, experiencing an unprecedented mental shock that almost shattered his mental defenses.

"Brother Ji, I'm coming too!"

And then, the next moment.

A dazzling red figure caught everyone's attention, a smile playing on their face. With an overpowering fist like a raging storm, it rushed forward! Ji Jingqiu's heart wondered if this person had spent too much time with Yue Shimei, picking up the bad habit of sneak attacks.

At this moment, the ethereal shadow around the figure was enveloped in a brilliant spiritual light, veiling it in an air of mystery and authority.

But this palm strike also landed on Yin Wushuang's forehead!

Of course, it was a hit.

Previously engaged in combat, Yin Wushuang and Yue Yourong were considered life-and-death enemies. In the blink of an eye, they were now attacking Ji Jingqiu from the front and back.

He smiled and said:

Suddenly, an unprecedented life-and-death pressure made every second stronger than the last. This enhancement wasn't limited to him; the surrounding warriors also felt the same.

Ji Jingqiu cursed inwardly, thinking that this guy must have seen him too relaxed, so he came to cause trouble. But he still grinned and welcomed the challenge! He deflected Diao Xingyun's spear tip with a single slash, leaving Ji Jingqiu no time to relax. His heart rang with alarm, and without hesitation, he turned and slashed!

It was as if the stars and the bright moon competed for brilliance, with a proud sun standing tall at the center, outshining the stars and the moon, and dimming the radiance of all living beings!

Ning Fengyuan suddenly laughed.

But the one on the seventh floor, according to Shi Xi Shixiong, had not demonstrated the true mystery of 'Seeing the Divine' due to the restrictions of Bai Yujing.

Bian Rong's eyes burned with intensity, his body bathed in a layer of black flames, extremely domineering in nature. With ease, he shattered Ji Jingqiu's rain of sword light.

But for a moment, no one moved.

He emerged from the glowing halo above Yue Yourong's eyebrows, like an embodiment of heavenly will and the principles of the Dao. His aura was lofty and sacred, untouched by mortal affairs. Then, with a gentle palm strike, he made his move.

In front was a hazy, pure, and dazzling sword light, and behind was the vague and ethereal shadow, surrounded by spiritual radiance.

And in Yin Wushuang's hands, it became reality!

The young warriors were all slightly dazed at this moment.

The next moment.

Since then, they have been the core successors of their respective Dao lineages, the next generation of leaders. They looked down upon their peers, firmly believing that their future would not be inferior to any of their fellow disciples!

Witnessing this scene, everyone was shocked, especially Li Chengfeng, who exclaimed, "Have you seen the Divine?!

Bai Yujing could record and simulate the martial arts control of that person, but it couldn't replicate the "Divine" within it.

The villain's heart:

"The cultivation body is at 95%, and there's still the 'Reversing Innate' hurdle. It shouldn't be too soon, right?"

Exhilarating!

Amidst his laughter, a figure like a barbaric god suddenly descended, and Bian Rong took over, grabbing the enemy's fist from Shi Xi Shixiong.

Even the elders of their sect were just a few years older than them. As long as they lived long enough, they were sure to surpass their seniors! But today, looking at this talented figure, younger than themselves by half a year to a year, they felt a sense of powerlessness for the first time.

With only five minutes remaining.

"With the bamboo segment at the center, spreading out in all directions, it's like the Great Sun Ascends, with the stars and moon vying for brilliance. After today, the generation's martial arts landscape in the Federation will likely be set."

His grandfather had taught him to always hold back when facing fellow disciples, but he could no longer do so.

The thunderous slash fell, lightning-fast in its execution! In the blink of an eye, it was like a flash of lightning across everyone's vision, illuminating the entire world and causing people to squint instinctively.

The punch contained a unique rhythm and tempo, forming a web of fists to entangle Ji Jingqiu! The clanging of metal filled the air, but Ji Jingqiu blocked the attack with his sword.

The heat and vigor in his chest grew more intense, like a volcano about to erupt!

His face showed a moment of enlightenment.

This punch was ordinary, with no hint of force in the fist, but it held the power of a volcanic eruption. The air seemed to be crushed, and its essence was unclear, whether it was domineering or a will to extinguish!

Deep Red Laboratory, Central Zone.

They honed their skills against each other, sharpening their abilities! Among them, Ji Jingqiu's progress was the most astonishing! From the initial life-threatening situation, he had adapted and even found opportunities to counterattack! With a long howl, his sword technique became flawless, and the long sword rang out.

The restless energy within his body, combined with the effects of the Unity Art, caused him some injury. But Ji Jingqiu laughed, having experienced Bian Rong's punch the night before. Now, he truly understood its intent, which was not domineering but extinguishing!

He was amazed by the Celestial Sword Dao Hall's "Sword Path See Me" and also felt the significance of his accumulated efforts.

Exhilarating!

The seemingly chaotic and disorganized fist web was, in fact, flawless.

As the center of attention, Ji Jingqiu bore the brunt of the "firepower output" role.

As Yue Yourong returned alongside Shi Xinhuan, her gaze fixed intently on Yin Wushuang. The radiant imprint between her eyebrows shone, with a golden light emanating from it, exuding a heart-palpitating aura.

Following everyone's gaze, he glanced at the bamboo planted in the ground beside him, his eyes filled with curiosity.

"Amongst fellow disciples, I've yet to encounter such a person!" he exclaimed, referring to the others as "Knife Brother" and the one from the seventh layer.

The battle intensified, reaching a white-hot stage!

Ji Jingqiu stood tall and proud, his aura pristine and flawless, blazing like fire. It surged and rippled within him, erupting from every pore, converging into streams and rivers, and finally filling the entire world.

He upheld the Potala World, striding with the grace of a dragon and the stride of a tiger. He shattered half of the divine anomalies, and then raised his sword to strike!

In this unfair melee, it was natural to prioritize eliminating the strongest opponent first. Even he would make the same choice.

In the end, everyone joined forces, attempting to break through his embryonic arena, and more so, to test the limits of his embryonic arena!

Unfathomable?

He casually grasped the long sword formed from condensed lightning, and amidst the thunderous roar of lightning, he took the initiative to strike towards Ji Jingqiu in the center of the arena!

However, he wasn't surprised by this situation.

"What's there to regret? The existence of some genius warriors is to become the stepping stone for the world's greatest talents!"

The ringing of the sword was clear and crisp, like the sound of metal and stone, echoing from afar, seemingly endless, resounding throughout the heavens, reaching the infinite heights.

Mu Juncheng suddenly realized.

Amidst the serene environment, where a pin drop could be heard, a faint, barely audible sound of a sword ringing out, deep and lingering, carried the weariness of time, as if the long sword had already been eroded and dulled by the passage of time, filled with frost and weariness.

We warriors may lose, but we never retreat.

He slowly turned his head, gazing towards the center of the laboratory, where the divine blade that suppressed Hela's true body was located.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

In the meeting room, someone sighed, "Today's battle has already determined the outcome."

In his heart, he apologized to his grandfather.

His hair stood on end, and the unceasing flow of electricity on his body outlined a robust and powerful physique. He strode forward, and this was no longer a mere illusion, but a fusion of psychic energy, divine anomalies, and the heart-mind.

This wasn't a power that a True Seed Realm cultivator could possess!

Amidst everyone's anticipation and burning gazes, the sword light descended, slicing through the already blurry ethereal shadow, making it even more indistinct!

As their fists collided, Shi Xinhuan grunted and retreated a few steps to dissipate the force, causing Ji Jingqiu's upper body to sway, almost making him stumble.

Because the first to make a move would inevitably become the target of everyone's joint attack! Just as the situation reached a stalemate.

With the spear tip advancing, a faint light initially quickly expanded, transforming into a giant dragon spanning the heavens!

The sword in his hand suddenly rose, originally intended as a surprise for Ji Jingqiu, but now he had no choice but to reveal it.

That figure who had initiated the battle and then disappeared from the arena without anyone noticing, had returned.

Yin Wushuang hadn't reached this step yet, as the key was to nurture the sword embryo in the heart-mind, not just the heart.

Lei Zutree strode forward with his head held high, his smile unreserved, his gaze intensely focused on Ji Jingqiu.

The stars and moon could rival the blazing sun.

Everyone glared fiercely at the damn subtitle prompt.

Such methods were akin to Ji Jingqiu's suppression of their divine anomalies, evolving their embryonic arenas! Yin Wushuang's expression was more solemn than ever, and she suddenly exclaimed, "Not the Path to Divine! What a heavenly will Dao body!"

"I'll take you on!"

"What level of combat power does Ji Jingqiu possess among the younger generation?" someone suddenly asked.

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"Everyone, with this bamboo as the center, the one who persists to the end and is closest will win! After that, the ranking will be determined by distance, is that acceptable?"

Ji Jingqiu raised his sword and struck.

The second move, Rending Heaven!

But at this moment, he utilized Sword Mind Clarity to wield Sword Path See Me. This was a combination of the Celestial Sword Dao Body, a heritage passed down from ancient times to the present, existing only in ideals.

Everyone stared at the bamboo, itching to make a move, but forcibly restrained themselves.

Just as the atmosphere became slightly quiet.

He utilized Sword Mind Clarity to wield Sword Path See Me! At this moment, Yin Wushuang and the sword in her hand became indistinguishable, the long sword was no longer just a weapon, but an extension of her will and strength, becoming a bridge for her to resonate with the divine anomalies of the world.

A pure and ethereal sword light soared into the sky, seizing the brilliance of this place, colliding head-on with the ethereal shadow between Yue Yourong's eyebrows.

This palm strike was profound and indescribable, without a whisper of wind, it gently brushed down from the void, arriving before Yin Wushuang in an instant!

The brilliance of this battle captivated the numerous evaluators watching the projection screen, from their initial occasional glances, to their eventual silence, fixated on the dazzling figures on the screen.

Bian Rong's face was filled with fervor, his arms covered in black flames, and he smashed down with force.

A long sword sliced through the air, without causing a ripple, as if it were a casual horizontal slash, but it guided the might of a river, concentrated at the blade's tip, enough to shake mountains.

There was no movement.

He slowly exhaled.

As expected, he had misjudged it. How could it have possibly flickered just now...

Without hesitation, he rushed towards Dr. Chen's rest area.

The countdown had begun, but the young warriors had yet to return!

(End of Chapter)

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