diskusbooks Chapter 434 The Challenge Begins
Chapter 434 The Challenge Begins
Just then, the elder's deep voice rang out again.
"Next, we will begin the first round of challenges... I now announce that the first round of challenges has begun. Please come up to the stage and accept the challenge if you are the last-place disciple from each region."
boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the square became lively again.
Many disciples who were confident in their abilities but failed to advance for various reasons had their eyes burning with desire.
Meanwhile, the last-place finishers in each region, all disciples of the Jade Void Palace, had already stepped onto their respective arenas.
Anyone could see the subtlety of this situation.
Master Yu Shu was so angry at the sight that his nose almost twisted out of shape.
What the hell are they all doing?
They are all disciples of the Jade Void Palace. Does that mean the Jade Void Palace is only fit to be at the bottom?
"Don't be angry, don't be angry. Aren't the top few all disciples of your Jade Void Palace?"
Lin Xuantong, who was standing nearby, also realized that something was wrong and quickly smiled and tried to comfort him.
Upon hearing this, Master Yu Shu's expression softened slightly.
Elder Lei's lips twitched slightly; he wanted to laugh but couldn't, so he looked down at the audience.
But the next moment, he stood up from the platform with a look of astonishment on his face.
As soon as he looked up, Zhao Xiruo stepped out from the crowd and walked firmly toward the arena on the east side!
Her target was Chen Feng, a disciple of the Jade Void Palace who was guarding the place, and who was in the early stage of the Golden Core realm!
"Nonsense!" Elder Lei Tong's expression changed, and he almost shouted to stop him.
The fact that Zhao Xiruo possesses an innate Dao physique is a top secret within the Divine Thunder Palace, precisely to protect her and prevent her from being targeted by any malicious forces too early.
Most importantly, she hasn't matured yet, so she absolutely cannot get into trouble, otherwise how can he explain it to the sect leader?
The Azure Wave Fairy beside him noticed the fluctuation in his aura, glanced at him, and whispered, "Elder Lei, what's wrong? That girl is..."
"No...it's okay."
Elder Lei Tong chuckled awkwardly, forcibly suppressing the urge to stop her immediately. He took a deep breath and transmitted his voice to a Divine Thunder Palace steward accompanying him, his tone urgent: "Quickly...! Find a way to stop that girl Ruoruo, she can't go on stage."
The steward recognized Zhao Xiruo, his face turned pale, and he quickly nodded, then moved to quietly slip down from the platform.
However, it's too late.
Zhao Xiruo was quick, and had already reached the edge of the arena. Her clear voice resonated throughout the eastern arena area:
"Zhao Xiruo of Shenlei Palace challenges Senior Brother Chen Feng of Yuxu Palace."
As soon as she finished speaking, she gracefully leaped onto the arena.
On the high platform, Elder Lei Tong's heart jumped into his throat, and his fists clenched involuntarily.
He stared intently at the arena, feeling both angry and anxious. Why was this girl so disobedient?
If her innate Dao body were exposed, wouldn't the two sect leaders of Taixu Palace and Yuxu Palace be furious?
Having Yun Chen is already incredibly powerful, let alone having another innate Dao Body. Besides, the sect leader isn't here yet, so if something really happens, he won't be able to control the situation at all.
But now that Zhao Xiruo has taken the stage, under the watchful eyes of everyone, if he were to forcefully intervene, it would only arouse more suspicion.
Below the stage, Yun Chen, Liu Yanran, and Shen Nan also saw Elder Lei's instantly unpleasant expression and the steward who tried to approach the arena.
"It seems Elder Lei doesn't want Junior Sister to go on stage."
Liu Yanran's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
"Elder Lei actually cares so much about Junior Sister. It seems that Junior Sister is more important to him than Junior Brother Yun." Shen Nan nodded thoughtfully.
Yun Chen's lips twitched: "You two are sowing discord. Be careful, or I'll tell Elder Lei."
"What do you mean 'the two of us'? It's clearly Shen Nan on his own, don't drag me into it," Liu Yanran immediately protested.
Shen Nan shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.
"Speaking of which... are we sure it's okay to keep this from Elder Lei? If something happens to Junior Sister, won't we be responsible?" Shen Nan suddenly spoke, turning to look at Yun Chen.
"What problem could there be? Ruoruo wanted to go herself, what does it have to do with us?" Yun Chen shrugged.
"Besides, Ruoruo will be fine."
He believed in Zhao Xiruo.
With her strength, as long as she doesn't face a peak Golden Core cultivator, no one can do anything to her.
Do you really think that the innate Dao body is a joke?
Besides, she also has the Chaos Pearl on her, which can save her life in critical moments.
Liu Yanran: ?
Shen Nan: ?
The two stared at Yun Chen, as if to say, "Are you serious?"
Is it really okay to betray your junior sister so blatantly?
Yun Chen shrugged and didn't say anything.
Given how important Ruoruo is to Elder Lei, would he bear to blame her?
He wasn't worried at all.
……
Meanwhile, on the arena, Chen Feng looked at Zhao Xiruo as she stepped onto the stage, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, which then turned into coldness and a trace of annoyance at being slighted.
A mere Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator dares to challenge him?
"Junior Sister Zhao?"
Chen Feng's tone was sarcastic: "Are you sure you want to challenge me? Do you think my Jade Void Palace disciples are easy to bully? Or do you think that just because Yun Chen could defeat Senior Brother Li Yan, you can defeat me?"
"You'll know if you can win if you try."
Despite his verbal provocation, Zhao Xiruo remained calm.
After speaking, she slowly drew her longsword, the tip pointing diagonally at the ground, and tiny arcs of electricity began to flicker around her.
"Senior Brother Chen, please."
Seeing her attitude, Chen Feng's anger intensified: "Fine! Since you're courting death, I'll grant your wish!"
The elder referee glanced at the two, and vaguely sensed the tense atmosphere emanating from the high platform. But given the rules, he could only grit his teeth and announce, "Challenge match: Zhao Xiruo vs. Chen Feng, begin!"
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Feng's figure suddenly blurred, so fast that only a blur remained.
The slender sword at his waist, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, pierced the air with a piercing sound, aiming straight for Zhao Xiruo's throat.
It was his signature move – the Wind Chaser Sword! This sword strike was ruthless and swift, clearly showing no intention of holding back.
There was an exclamation from the audience!
However, Zhao Xiruo seemed to have anticipated this.
She didn't take the blow head-on. Instead, her footwork changed mysteriously, and her figure drifted backward like a ghost, managing to dodge the deadly sword at the last second.
At the same time, she made a hand seal with her left hand, and lightning burst forth from her fingertips.
"Lightning Bind!"
"Hey!"
Several fine silver arcs of electricity appeared out of thin air, not attacking Chen Feng's body, but coiling around his wrist and ankle as if they were snakes.
Although its power was insufficient to cause serious injury, it successfully slowed his rapid advance slightly.
"Little tricks!"
Chen Feng flicked his wrist, and the sword flashed, easily shattering the electric arc.
But his offensive was thwarted, his rhythm was disrupted, and he became even angrier.
"Let's see how long you can hide!"
His swordplay changed again, becoming even more ferocious. Streams of sword energy enveloped Zhao Xiruo like a storm, attempting to suppress her with absolute power and speed.
Zhao Xiruo needed this brief moment of respite.
The Nine Dragons Limitless Technique was rapidly circulating within her body, and the Chaos Pearl on her chest emitted a warm pulse, continuously replenishing her energy consumption.
With focused eyes, she combined her movement techniques with lightning magic to the extreme, weaving through the countless sword shadows like a petrel in a storm, daring yet always managing to narrowly avoid danger.
"Thunderclap!"
With a sharp cry, she transformed into a bolt of lightning, no longer retreating but instead circling around Chen Feng at an even faster speed.