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Chapter 779: Leave it to Me!
Chapter 779: Leave it to Me!
The next day, as dawn broke, groups of people began to emerge from various parts of Heaven's Gate, heading towards the Battle Arena.
Gu Caiyi and Sima Wenjie arrived early at the City Lord's Mansion to submit the list of combatants for the day.
As the leader of the Abyss Sect, the first mighty city jointly established by the twenty-one sects, the position of the City Lord of Heaven's Gate was held by a True Man from the Abyss Sect.
His name was Ye Lingtian, and the city was named after him, earning him the respectful title of Lord Lingtian.
At this moment, Lord Lingtian held a list and smiled with interest.
"Is Battle Demon Wang Yuan going to fight so early?"
"Since I have nothing better to do, I'll go and watch the battle today!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Caiyi was taken aback, then secretly delighted.
The Nascent Soul True Man who had invited Battle Demon Wang Yuan for a drink in the past was none other than Lord Lingtian from the Abyss Sect!
He admired Battle Demon Wang Yuan greatly, and his presence at the battle would undoubtedly boost the morale of the Luo Tianzong army.
Sima Wenjie, on the other hand, looked a bit nervous.
He submitted his own list of combatants.
Lord Lingtian glanced at the list, a slight smile on his face, "Yin Sixiang? Tsk tsk, this battle is indeed worth my time."
Hearing this name, Gu Caiyi's face changed slightly, and she stared intently at Sima Wenjie.
"You're really going all out!"
Sima Wenjie said nothing and hurriedly left the City Lord's Mansion to inform Skyward Old Demon and Ever-Still Divine Fire Master of Lord Lingtian's presence at the battle.
...
As Lord Lingtian had the list of combatants for the day hung outside the Battle Arena, the atmosphere that had been building up due to the Ten Decision Battles gradually reached its climax.
Battle Demon Wang Yuan was going to fight personally!
On the other side, Sima Wenjun had sent out Yin Sixiang, the renowned late-stage Golden Core Grand Master!
The latter was no ordinary cultivator; he was an extremely powerful cultivator from the Five Elements Divine Sect, already at the Grand Completion of the Golden Core stage, and according to rumors, just a step away from the Nascent Soul Realm.
Many had already regarded him as the next Five Peaks Elder of the Five Elements Divine Sect.
Well, that wasn't quite accurate, as the Five Elements Divine Sect was now a fallen sect, having lost its mountain gate, so how could there be a Five Peaks Elder?
On the list of combatants, Meng Qin'er's name also caught the attention of many.
Meng Qin'er, a female cultivator from Glory Palace, was currently at the peak of her fame.
With exquisite beauty and exceptional talent, it was unclear why Glory Palace had betrothed her to an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator as his Dao companion.
Especially when it was said that Meng Qin'er was married to that cultivator as a second wife.
At the time, people were baffled by this decision.
But later, as the ordinary Qu Lingjun gradually displayed extraordinary pill refinement skills, people understood why Glory Palace had betrothed such an outstanding disciple to him.
Perhaps it was a case of being close to the source, but Meng Qin'er's later development exceeded everyone's expectations.
In just over a hundred years, she advanced from the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment to the Golden Core stage, and her cultivation soared, even breaking into the middle stage of the Golden Core, matching the older generation of Glory Palace cultivators.
Now, with Meng Qin'er's participation, did it mean that Glory Palace was fully supporting Luo Tianzong?
Everyone was speculating, but their primary attention remained on Battle Demon Wang Yuan and Yin Sixiang.
One was a formidable body cultivator who had once confronted a fourth-rank Demonic Emperor, and the other was a Golden Core Grand Master with hopes of reaching the Nascent Soul Realm.
Their battle would undoubtedly be a top-tier fight below the Nascent Soul Realm.
Various betting odds regarding the outcome of their battle began to circulate among the gambling stalls.
Many influential figures who had learned of the news also took an interest and hurried to the Battle Arena to witness this fight.
...
As the sky brightened and sunlight gradually bathed the arena, Battle Demon Wang Yuan stepped onto the high platform under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
With each step, he exuded a terrifying surge of vital energy, forming a solid, awe-inspiring cloud of smoke above his head.
His eyes, cold and piercing, fixed on the middle-aged man who had already ascended the platform.
Dressed simply, with an ordinary appearance, there was nothing extraordinary about him.
Yet, even under Wang Yuan's oppressive aura, he stood firm, showing no sign of weakness.
"Yin Sixiang, with his four spirit roots, has cultivated to the Grand Completion of the Golden Core, possessing profound spiritual power with no equal at the same stage!"
"He reminds me of an old friend!"
Wang Yuan took a deep breath, said nothing to his opponent, and upon hearing the referee's signal to begin, he launched his attack without hesitation.
In just one step, he seemed to have shrunk the distance, covering a hundred zhang in an instant.
Boom! With a punch, the enemy before him showed no panic, and a wall of earthy yellow light, a third-rank Earth-type defensive spell, Endless Fortified Wall, blocked Wang Yuan's attack.
Wang Yuan quickly moved, punching from various angles, but just like its name, the Endless Fortified Wall, once deployed, was boundless, like a solid fortress, blocking the enemy's continuous attacks.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Amidst the intense rumbling, Wang Yuan gradually intensified his Astral Energy and focused his attacks on a single point.
Facing this, Yin Sixiang remained calm and continued to cast other spells.
Holding a talisman in one hand and forming seals with the other, he commanded, "Fall!"
On the Battle Arena, a dark spot suddenly appeared.
The black spot expanded from Yin Sixiang's position, transforming into a muddy swamp covering an area of a hundred zhang.
Wang Yuan, deep within the swamp, was forced to slow down despite his incredible speed and could only retreat from the area.
Seeing this, Yin Sixiang's hand moved again, forming more seals.
Clang! Clang! Clang! Behind him, golden lights spread out, emitting a terrifying sharp golden aura.
Looking closely, they were indeed small golden swords formed from condensed spiritual power.
As countless sword strikes condensed, Yin Sixiang let out a light shout.
"Quickly!"
In an instant, the sword rain resembled a dragon, relentlessly bombarding Wang Yuan.
All this happened within a few breaths, so fast that it left onlookers dazzled and unable to keep up.
It was only then that the outside world suddenly reacted.
"Earlier, I thought this person had dulled from over-cultivation, and when facing a high-level body cultivator, instead of keeping his distance, he chose to engage in a head-on battle. How foolish!"
"Using Endless Fortified Wall to block the first wave of attacks, he employed a combination of water and earth-based spells, creating the Murky Black Marsh to restrict the War Demon's speed and turn the tables by utilizing the terrain to his advantage. After forcing the War Demon to retreat, he continuously bombarded him with long-range gold-based spells."
"Tsk!"
"Brilliant tactics and rich combat experience, indeed the Four Elements Master is worthy of his reputation!"
However, from Wang Yuan's perspective, he had a different feeling.
The incredibly fast spellcasting, the endless variety of Five Elements spells, and the profound and boundless spiritual power...
All of this made him reminisce about that old acquaintance.
That brother who often sought him out for practice.
"You, cultivator, truly bring me joy!"
Wang Yuan burst into laughter, no longer entangled in the ground battle, and soared into the sky.
As the continuous stream of sword energy chased after him, he waved his palm, and Astral Energy burst forth.
Pure Yang One Breath!
Boom!
With a single palm strike, the river of swords instantly dispersed.
Taking advantage of the respite, Wang Yuan's face grew even more ferocious.
His ten fingers tapped rapidly, and countless Blood Spikes shot towards the enemy.
Ziii...
Countless blood spikes filled the air, but as soon as they reached a distance of ten feet in front of Yin Sixiang, they were blocked by the yellowish-brown light.
Clearly, Yin Sixiang had reached the pinnacle of mastery in this technique.
Yin Sixiang paid no heed to Wang Yuan and continued to chant his incantation.
But Wang Yuan, with his vast combat experience, would not let the Blood God Finger go to waste.
"The flaw is here!"
With a low shout, his body shot forward like an arrow, and the immense Astral Energy circulated around him, gathering in his right palm.
His momentum was fierce, like a meteor plummeting from the heavens.
Yin Sixiang's eyebrows furrowed, and the incantation he had been chanting abruptly changed.
"Rise!"
Boom! Boom!
To the astonishment of countless onlookers, the Murky Black Marsh that covered the Battle Arena began to grow thick, massive vines.
Like gigantic pythons, they writhed in the sky, frantically strangling the figure.
Wang Yuan's charge seemed to enter a wild and desolate forest.
His expression remained unchanged; perhaps others would have been caught off guard, but he had long grown accustomed to this a hundred years ago.
The Astral Energy that had accumulated in his right hand suddenly transformed into a red broadsword.
Facing the clawing vines, he slashed with the sword.
Crack!
Crack!
The thick vines ruptured, and upon falling to the ground, they swiftly regenerated and continued to pursue Wang Yuan.
But their speed was far from enough.
Wang Yuan continued charging forward, unconcerned about the threats behind him.
When he reached the Endless Fortified Wall again, he slashed down with his sword.
Moreover, he pointed a finger at the yellowish-brown light barrier.
With a slash of the sword, the wall trembled.
With a single finger, the light barrier shattered.
In the hazy vision, Yin Sixiang coldly snorted and waved his hand towards Wang Yuan.
Countless fine needles, as thin as cow hair, flew out.
The tips of the needles clearly flashed with deep, dark light.
Poisoned treasures?
Wang Yuan's eyebrows furrowed, and he dared not forcefully advance, forced to retreat once more.
A blood-red energy barrier blocked the front, fending off the flying needles.
As he landed outside the hundred-foot range, he suddenly sensed something amiss.
Looking down, he saw that the muddy black marsh was like a living creature, devouring him.
This shouldn't be!
His control over distance was exquisite; how could he have stepped into the opponent's spell range again?
Unbeknownst to him, Yin Sixiang had been secretly expanding the influence of this spell.
In the end, it was just a minor spell, and Wang Yuan was unafraid.
Facing the ground, he opened his mouth and exhaled.
The powerful Astral Energy burst forth like the Nine Heavens' Astral Wind, sweeping away the mud and black marsh beneath his feet.
At that moment, Yin Sixiang, who had been silent until now, spoke.
"Since you've entered my realm, surrender without resistance!"
After the muddy black marsh was blown away, four small flags emerged from the ground.
Yellow, green, blue, and gold light shone brightly.
The Battle Arena, already constrained by a formation, was once again enveloped in a round light barrier.
This was Yin Sixiang's most formidable technique, combining his lifeblood treasure, the Four Elements Banner, with the ancient Four Elements Formation to create a boundary.
Four Elements Realm!
As this realm emerged, the receding muddy black marsh rapidly regenerated.
Golden and silver swords manifested in the sky.
Additionally, massive thick green wood, like city-smashing hammers, emerged from the realm with a rumble.
As this move was executed, the outside world erupted in exclamations!
Skyward Old Demon pondered: "Is this a pseudo-realm similar to the Nascent Soul Realm? I didn't expect him to have such a move; the backup plan I prepared for him will probably go unused. But that's good; it saves me from inviting criticism from Ling Tian."
As he thought this, he couldn't help but glance at the Ever-Still Divine Fire Master in the distance.
The Five Elements Divine Sect was indeed formidable!
Feng Yue Xianzi's face showed deep apprehension; if she were in that realm, she would likely have no chance of survival. She couldn't help but look at the woman standing in front of her.
"Master, is this a technique that a Golden Core cultivator can execute?"
The master of Feng Yue Xianzi was none other than the Grand Palace Master of Glory Palace!
She first frowned at the formation before shaking her head.
"This formation is a chaotic mix of arrays, spells, and treasures, further enhanced by various prepared materials. With sufficient resources, patience, and profound cultivation, it is indeed possible for a Golden Core cultivator to arrange this."
"You all should be cautious of Yin Sixi in the future. This person is extraordinary!"
Feng Yue Xianzi opened her mouth, her voice hoarse as she asked, "Does that mean Wang Yuan is in danger?"
The Grand Palace Master hummed in agreement, but then added uncertainly, "It is said that Wang Yuan's body refinement technique is unique and should allow him to fight back."
Among the spectators below, Sha Longzi stood out from the rest, gazing at his master's back with utmost confidence.
"I believe in Master; this formation won't hold him!"
Elsewhere, on a high tower, Ling Tian Chengzhu put down his cup when he saw the Four Elements Realm appear, but after a glance, he smiled and shook his head.
"This technique can't trap the person I have high hopes for!"
The next moment, within the realm, the winds and clouds shifted.
"Five Elements Return to Origin, Gigantic Transformation!"
A robust figure, like a small mountain, began to grow taller.
Yin Sixi manipulated the four small flags, witnessing this scene, his lips twitched.
"Is this the same move again?"
He remained calm, and after the black marsh, giant trees, golden knife, and silver sword, he waved his hand, unleashing a red silk.
It was the same Red Thread Dragon Binding technique that his junior sister Qi Emei had used against Sha Longzi.
Moreover, his mastery of this technique surpassed Qi Emei's.
However!
Outside the giant figure, strands of powerful astral winds and malevolent energy suddenly appeared.
The astral winds swept through, causing the black marsh, knives, and swords to sway and scatter.
The malevolent energy eroded the red silk, causing it to dissipate inch by inch, unable to even reach Wang Yuan's body.
Below, Sha Longzi clenched his fists tightly.
"Is this the power of one who has refined thirty-six strands of divine wind and thirty-six earthly stars into his flesh?"
"Invulnerable to all things, treasures cannot harm his body!"
Within the Four Elements Realm, a nine-zhang-tall giant stood tall, his gaze piercing and domineering.
Strands of divine wind and astral energy swirled around him, chaotic and dense, like a starry nebula.
He exhaled and punched, shattering all the incoming giant green trees in an instant.
Then, his eyes narrowed, fixing a stare at the middle-aged man outside the realm.
Ignoring the restraints of the Four Elements Realm, the giant body took on a running posture, kicking off with one foot.
The entire person seemed like a colossal beast, tugging at the binding force of the formation, carrying four small flags that rose from the ground, and charged towards Yin Sixi.
His lifebound treasure trembled, causing Yin Sixi's lips to bleed.
Witnessing this, he wiped the blood from his lips.
"Forget it, this isn't the right place for me to fight. To capture this person, I'll have to use that thing."
He held out his left hand.
A miniature mountain appeared.
On the mountain, rocks were jagged, and cliffs towered.
With a toss of his left hand, the small mountain transformed into a towering object, completely enveloping the giant Wang Yuan had become, and started to press down heavily.
"Roar!!!"
The giant let out an inhuman roar, surging with immense strength, attempting to overturn the mountain.
However, at this moment, it was as if the heavens themselves were pressing down, and despite his formidable divine power, piercing divine wind, and rampant astral energy, he couldn't budge the mountain even slightly.
The crowd fell silent.
Only Ling Tian Chengzhu slammed the table and stood up, "Damn it!"
At some point, Shen Huo Zhenren had arrived before him.
"Fellow Daoist, it's just a young one. No need to get angry."
Ling Tian Chengzhu coldly stared at him.
"You've broken the rules!"
Shen Huo Zhenren shook his head, "The rules don't say that one can't use others' treasures, do they?"
Indeed, this rule wasn't listed in Ling Tian's battle regulations.
But what Ling Tian Chengzhu found shameful was that he had clearly sensed a powerful Nascent Soul cultivation power lingering within that treasure.
"Is this the Skyward Cliff of the Skyward Old Demon?"
He muttered to himself and then coldly snorted.
"Do you really think you can forcibly suppress Wang Yuan with just a lingering cultivation power?"
"Oh?" Shen Huo Zhenren showed surprise.
He turned to look at the high platform, and under the suppression of Skyward Cliff, the giant's skin cracked inch by inch, and streams of blood flowed down.
But at some point, Wang Yuan's skin, which had resembled armor, had transformed into scales.
"Using his lifeblood as a catalyst for a quasi-demon transformation?"
Shen Huo Zhenren's brows furrowed as he recalled Wang Yuan's heroic feat of battling a Fourth Rank Demonic Emperor, wondering if this was the secret to his success. However, this move would undoubtedly cause a significant loss of essence energy.
"Forget it, the Skyward Old Demon's methods aren't that simple."
On the battle platform, Wang Yuan's expression was frenzied, and scales suddenly appeared all over his body, with a hammer-like tail slowly growing behind him.
This battle would be won, even if it meant a significant loss of cultivation and a regression in realm!
Just as he was determined to overturn the mountain, a burst of booming sounds reached his ears.
The next moment, he felt the mountainous pressure suddenly lighten, and his massive body staggered.
Looking up, a flickering figure stood on his shoulder, his robes fluttering as he held up the towering cliff with an empty hand.
"Wang Ge, leave it to me from here!"
The unfamiliar accent, familiar address, and the youthful face that was so similar yet different, all struck at his heart.
(End of Chapter)
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