Chapter Five Hundred and Thirty-Five
The power of a King was surging, causing earth-shaking tremors that erupted through the city like an explosion.
Ye Chu and Tan Chen clashed arms. The first strike held no subtlety, as pure force collided. Qi energy erupted from the centre of contact, and the shockwave unleashed a terrifying hurricane. The gale blasted outwards, forcing many cultivators below to retreat frantically.
The power displayed by the two was far too terrifying, far exceeding that of ordinary Kings. The impacting energy wave brushed against their faces, causing a stinging, burning pain.
Ye Chu and Tan Chen were both propelled backwards. They adjusted their footing to dissipate the force, their faces cold as they stared at each other.
Tan Chen’s pupils contracted slightly. Ye Chu’s strength was a bit greater than he had imagined.
Ye Chu was equally surprised by Tan Chen’s prowess. Outstanding talents truly differed fundamentally from ordinary cultivators, their strength far surpassing the norm. Just that single strike had made his arms go somewhat numb.
Although neither had used their full power, Tan Chen’s dominance was already evident.
The two auras clashed head on, their vast presence causing tremors. The many cultivators below watched them with burning eyes. Every outstanding talent possessed extraordinary methods, and witnessing a clash between them was of great benefit to one’s own cultivation.
Everyone’s gaze grew intense. One was a madman who had carved his way through slaughter, and the other was a low-key yet terrifying outstanding talent. Neither was simple, and their fight filled onlookers with anticipation.
Ji Die also watched the two. A figure of her calibre was naturally more interested in a clash between outstanding talents, as she could perceive the deeper details. Of course, Ji Die also wanted to know how long Ye Chu could withstand Tan Chen.
“My blood is right here. Come and take it if you have the ability!” Tan Chen laughed loudly at Ye Chu, standing with his hands behind his back. His aura billowed, making his clothes flutter. His demeanour was extraordinary, resembling a divine being.
“I certainly will!” Ye Chu growled. The Silent Sword followed the swing of his arm and shot explosively towards Tan Chen.
Tan Chen swept his leg outwards. A gleam shot from his forehead, clashing with the Silent Sword and instantly shattering it. The force of his sweeping kick collided with Ye Chu’s arm, directly sending Ye Chu flying.
“Your silent sword intent might frighten others, but to an outstanding talent, it is laughable,” Tan Chen said with a hint of disdain. Having sent Ye Chu flying, his foot still cut through the air with a sharp, tricky arc. “Do not say I am bullying you. Although I am best with weapons, today I will fight you bare-handed.”
As he spoke, his foot shot straight towards Ye Chu’s chest. The kick carried domineering force, like a surging tsunami. This strike aimed to shatter Ye Chu’s chest.
“Such a weak kick, and you think it can handle me?” Ye Chu’s intent vibrated. Power surged through his entire body, vast as a dragon. It howled out from him, transforming into a heaven-shaking sharp sword that slashed directly at Tan Chen’s leg.
Tan Chen’s expression changed. He withdrew his tricky attack. Faced with such power, he could only temporarily avoid its sharp edge.
Ye Chu stepped forward aggressively. His whole body became like an unsheathed sword, chasing after Tan Chen. His arm acted as a sharp blade, sweeping towards Tan Chen with an edge that seemed capable of tearing space apart. The ferocity of this power left every watching cultivator speechless.
Tan Chen was forced back dozens of yards by Ye Chu. A dark look entered his eyes. “Do you think this can defeat me? That was merely a warm-up. Not bad. You are worth my serious effort, truly a madman on the path of genius.”
As Tan Chen spoke, his aura instantly surged. A heavy, mountain-like intent swept outwards, carrying the crushing force of ocean waves. It suppressed Ye Chu, transforming into a mountain that crashed directly down upon Ye Chu’s sweeping arm.
Ye Chu’s expression changed drastically. A blue lotus trembled on him. The intent integrated into his body mobilised all his strength, surging up his arm. Carrying its own patterns, sword intent erupted and shot directly at the suppressing mountain before him.
The sword radiance shot out and plunged straight into the mountain. The mountain cracked and subsequently collapsed. Terrifying force scattered in all directions, striking the buildings below. The structures were snapped in half and crashed to the ground. Dust billowed out, turning the sky grey as it howled with the wind.
Ye Chu shattered Tan Chen’s mountain but was shaken backwards. His feet struck the ground, leaving cracks in the earth.
Tan Chen stared at Ye Chu, his heart growing cold. The surging power of his opponent was alarming. The mountain condensed from his own intent had actually been shattered so easily.
“Again!” Ye Chu laughed loudly. Sword radiance shot out, cutting through the void. The sound of tearing air vibrated in everyone’s ears, and the fierce wind that blasted out made many cultivators’ hearts skip a beat.
Ye Chu drove his sword intent madly with his own power. It shot straight into the sky, piercing the clouds directly. Ye Chu leapt into the air, his body launching towards Tan Chen.
Tan Chen snorted coldly. “Do you really think this can handle me? Your holy liquid will be mine!”
As Tan Chen spoke, vast mountains emerged continuously, spinning rapidly. They suppressed Ye Chu from above. The heavy aura covered every corner, causing fear in all who witnessed it.
Ye Chu was equally unsurprised. The sharp power of his sword intent clashed with the mountain. A deafening roar erupted. The sound wave impacted the entire city, allowing everyone within it to hear. It drew all eyes upwards towards the scene.
The thunderous crash carried boundless energy, destroying a cluster of buildings. The structures collapsed, and bricks and stones flew everywhere. Ye Chu and Tan Chen moved through the chaos, each striking out and opposing the other with immense force.
Every clash inevitably triggered continuous spatial thunder. The rampant energy around them wreaked devastation. Buildings within a hundred-yard radius were completely destroyed, reducing everything to flat ground.
With each step they took, cracks appeared in the earth beneath their feet.
Ji Die watched the arena. At this moment, Ye Chu’s intent was full and darted everywhere. Tan Chen’s power was profound, with a thunderous presence. Both were gradually increasing their strength.
The fight in the arena gradually grew fiercer. Clearly, both were taking it seriously.
Both were outstanding talents, and their strikes were extremely swift. Although Ye Chu was incredibly fast, Tan Chen’s movement technique was hardly inferior. It was clearly an astonishing secret art.
“Boom…”
In another clash, Ye Chu was forced back several steps, his arm trembling violently. Fighting to this point, Ye Chu understood just how profound Tan Chen’s strength truly was.
As Ji Die had said, between outstanding talents, a single realm difference created a massive gap. Power at this level was difficult to overcome. Ye Chu had fought to this point but was clearly being suppressed.
However, Ji Die had to admit that Ye Chu possessed extraordinary resilience. The stronger his opponent, the more fiercely he fought. His blood was practically surging.
His vital energy was vast, vibrating outwards and combining with his intent to form a terrifying presence.
“The holy liquid will definitely have my share!” As Tan Chen spoke, his power grew even more robust.
“That is not certain!” Ye Chu snorted. His body surged forward. Facing the suppressing mountain, he neither dodged nor evaded, opposing it with his own strength.