In the air, the four combatants were evenly matched, none able to gain an advantage over the others. Although Yan Zheng and Ning Mo possessed formidable strength, under the current circumstances, they were still unable to offer much help.
This was a clash between the peaks of both factions. If one side emerged victorious, the other would undoubtedly be left in a disastrous state.
No one noticed that Guo Chen, positioned on the periphery, was quietly undergoing a tremendous transformation. A crimson aura completely enveloped him, and the internal energy within his body had fully transformed into true inner force.
The four figures in mid-air were evenly matched, with none able to gain the upper hand. Despite the formidable strength of Yan Zheng and Ning Mo, they were still unable to make a significant impact in this situation.
This was a peak confrontation between two factions. If one side emerged victorious, the other would undoubtedly be left in a very sorry state.
No one noticed that Guo Chen, positioned on the periphery, was undergoing a dramatic transformation. A blood-red aura completely enveloped him, and the internal energy within his body had fully converted into true power.
With the help of the Blood Gu, Guo Chen successfully refined Xue Hanzi. When the twisted and grotesque cries echoed in his mind, Guo Chen felt an unprecedented sense of euphoria.
Back when Xiao Yufan had crippled his arms, it was Xue Hanzi who saved him. But it was also at that moment that the Blood Gu was planted within him. That thing had tormented him, turning him into a shadow of his former self. How could he not hate it?
Xue Hanzi’s actions were not a favor, but a source of hatred!
In Xue Hanzi’s eyes, Guo Chen was indeed nothing more than a dog he had raised. But even a powerful figure like Xue Hanzi, with a single misstep, had fallen into an inescapable abyss. Not only did he fail to devour and assimilate the power of the Blood Gu, but he was now being devoured in return.
Xue Hanzi was a genuine Heavenly Spirit Realm expert. Even after losing his physical body, the residual energy he left behind was terrifying. The moment Xue Hanzi’s consciousness completely dissipated, all his energy was inherited by Guo Chen.
Although Guo Chen had assimilated that power, his strength had not yet reached the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Currently, he could barely be considered a mid-level Earth Spirit Realm expert. Compared to Ning Qian and Yu Ya, he was likely a notch stronger.
“Haha, how could the battle for the throne in the mysterious land be complete without me, Guo Chen!”
The moment Guo Chen’s blood-red eyes opened, a bloody aura instantly surged forth, and his bold, cold voice rang out…
Even the four figures in mid-air paused for a moment. No one had expected someone to join the fray at this moment, and the aura emanating from Guo Chen was unmistakably that of an Earth Spirit Realm expert.
“How did this guy become so strong?”
Although Ye Kong and the others had never crossed paths with Guo Chen, the strength he had displayed before was only at the half-step Earth Spirit Realm. How had he suddenly surged so much in such a short time?
“His aura seems different from before…” Cheng Ying said with a hint of surprise, her brow furrowing slightly.
If anyone was the most furious at this moment, it was undoubtedly Ning Qian and Yu Ya, who had been locked in a fierce battle. As the top talents of the younger generation, they naturally had their pride, and that pride was not something anyone could challenge.
Guo Chen was clearly coming at them, aiming to compete with both of them. Taking on two at once? This guy was way too arrogant. They were not some small fry to be trifled with.
“Seeing the two of you so strong, I can’t help but feel an itch to test my skills. Would I be fortunate enough to have a match with you?”
Almost effortlessly hovering in mid-air, Guo Chen had just stepped into the Earth Spirit Realm, but his mastery of internal energy was already at a peak level. Let’s not forget, he had devoured Xue Hanzi, a monster who had lived for who knows how many years.
There was no discernible emotion in Guo Chen’s tone, but everyone could sense the overwhelming confidence and aura radiating from him.
“I never expected the hidden martial world’s younger generation to be so full of hidden talents. This brother’s strength should be on par with ours, right? But what does it mean to step forward now? Are you planning to take us both on?”
A cold smile appeared on Yu Ya’s lips. He didn’t understand how Guo Chen’s strength had suddenly surged so much, but the dignity of a superior figure could not be challenged by anyone.
His implication was clear: no matter how confident you are in your strength, you should wait until we’ve settled our own battle before joining in.
“If I wait for you two to finish, one of you will undoubtedly be weakened. Winning against you then would be an unfair victory. So, why not face the two top talents of the younger generation now?”
Guo Chen’s words were as shocking as ever. He had no real grievances with the Blood Spirit Clan or the Thousand Spirit Clan, but what Guo Chen wanted was fame and glory. This was the perfect opportunity…
Moreover, having just assimilated the remnants of Xue Hanzi, he needed to test his strength. Below the Heavenly Spirit Realm, no one could pose a threat to him!
“Bold indeed, but I have no interest in this.”
With a cold snort, Yu Ya’s lips twitched. If Guo Chen’s strength were on par with his, he would have already slapped him away. But now, he had no way to deal with this person.
“That’s not up to you…”
Since he was aiming to establish his dominance, Guo Chen naturally had to be unconventional. If Yu Ya didn’t want to fight him, he would make sure it happened. If the two of them didn’t make the first move, he would have to plunge into the battle himself.
With a fierce strike, the sharp gust of wind forced Yu Ya and Ning Qian to take a step back. In their eyes, Guo Chen was like a madman, someone they didn’t want to antagonize. Whether they fought or not, it would only benefit Guo Chen.
Compared to the time of the Ancient Martial Arts Tournament, Guo Chen had undergone a complete transformation. Even without using the Blood Demon True Body, the two of them couldn’t make him too miserable. After all, Xue Hanzi had survived the pursuit of numerous temples—how could his strength be weak?
Now that power had been transferred to Guo Chen, his strength was increasing exponentially!
They didn’t want to fight, but Guo Chen’s relentless pressure forced them to act. In the battle for supremacy among the younger generation, who could have predicted such a twist? Moreover, many were unaware of Guo Chen’s identity.
Of course, Ye Kong and the others were very familiar with this guy. The same person who had been humiliated by Xiao Yufan was now making such a rapid rise?
The situation quickly changed. Ning Qian and Yu Ya were forced to cooperate passively. If they lost to Guo Chen, it wouldn’t just be their faces on the line, but the entire Blood Spirit Clan and Thousand Spirit Clan.
Guo Chen had achieved his goal. Almost all the top talents of the hidden martial world’s younger generation were gathered here. If he could emerge victorious, he would undoubtedly make a name for himself—exactly what he wanted…
Just as everyone’s attention was once again focused on the three figures, a violent energy began to seep out from the stone chamber of the Dragon Taming Sect, and cracks slowly appeared on the stone door…
In the air, the four individuals were evenly matched, with none able to gain the upper hand. Despite the formidable strength of Yan Zheng and Ning Mo, they were still unable to offer much assistance in such a situation.
This was a peak confrontation between two factions. If one side emerged victorious, the other would undoubtedly be in a very sorry state.
Unnoticed by anyone, Guo Chen, who was on the periphery, was undergoing a dramatic transformation. A blood-red aura completely enveloped him, and the internal energy within his body had fully converted into spiritual power.
With the help of the Blood Gu, Guo Chen successfully refined Xue Hanzi. When the twisted and grotesque cries echoed in his mind, Guo Chen experienced an unprecedented sense of euphoria.
Back when Xiao Yufan crippled his arms, it was Xue Hanzi who saved him. However, it was also at that time that the Blood Gu was planted within him. That thing tortured him into a state of being neither human nor ghost. How could he not hate it?
Xue Hanzi’s actions were not a favor but a source of hatred!
In Xue Hanzi’s eyes, Guo Chen was indeed a dog he had raised. Yet, despite Xue Hanzi’s immense strength, a single misstep led to his downfall. Not only did he fail to devour and merge with the power of the Blood Gu, but he was also devoured in return.
Xue Hanzi was a genuine Heavenly Spirit Realm expert. Even after losing his physical body, the residual energy he left behind was extremely terrifying. At the moment Xue Hanzi’s consciousness completely dissipated, all his energy was inherited by Guo Chen.
Although Guo Chen had merged with that power, his strength had not yet reached the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Currently, he could barely be considered a mid-level Ethereal Spirit Realm expert. If compared, he was likely slightly stronger than Ning Qian and Yu Ya.
“Haha, how could the battle for the throne in the mysterious land be complete without my presence, Guo Chen!”
The moment Guo Chen opened his blood-red eyes, a bloody aura instantly surged, and his bold yet cold voice rang out…
Even the four individuals in the air paused for a moment. No one had expected someone to join the fray at this moment, and the aura emanating from Guo Chen was unmistakably that of an Ethereal Spirit Realm expert.
“How did this guy become so strong?”
Although Ye Kong and the others had never fought Guo Chen before, the strength he had displayed was only at the Half-Step Ethereal Spirit Realm. How had he suddenly jumped so far in such a short time?
“His aura seems different from before…” Cheng Ying said with some surprise, her brow furrowing slightly.
If anyone was the most furious at this moment, it was undoubtedly Ning Qian and Yu Ya, who had been locked in a fierce battle. As the peak experts of the younger generation, they naturally had the right to be proud, and that pride could not be challenged.
Guo Chen was directly targeting them, clearly intending to compete with both of them. Taking on two at once? This guy was way too arrogant. They were not some small fry.
“Seeing the two of you with such formidable strength, I can’t help but feel an itch to test my own. Would I be fortunate enough to have the chance to spar with you?”
Almost effortlessly floating in mid-air, Guo Chen, who had just stepped into the Ethereal Spirit Realm, had already mastered the use of spiritual power. Let’s not forget, he had devoured Xue Hanzi, a monster who had lived for who knows how many years.
From Guo Chen’s tone, no emotion could be discerned, but everyone could sense the absolute confidence and the imposing aura he exuded.
“I never expected the younger generation of the hidden martial world to be so full of hidden talents. This brother’s strength should be on par with ours, but what does it mean to step forward now? Are you planning to challenge both of us?”
A cold smile appeared on Yu Ya’s lips. He didn’t understand why Guo Chen’s strength had suddenly surged so much, but the dignity of a superior could not be challenged by anyone.
His implication was clear: no matter how confident you are in your strength, you should wait until we finish our battle before joining in.
“If I wait for you to finish, one of you will surely be significantly weakened. Winning against you then would be an unfair victory. So, why not take on the two supreme experts of the younger generation?”
Guo Chen’s words were shocking. He had no real grievances with the Blood Spirit Clan or the Thousand Spirit Clan, but Guo Chen sought fame and glory. This was the perfect opportunity…
Moreover, having just devoured what Xue Hanzi left behind, he needed to test his strength. Below the Heavenly Spirit Realm, no one could pose a threat to him!
“Such boldness, but I have no interest in this!”
With a cold snort, Yu Ya’s lips twitched. If Guo Chen’s strength were on par with his, he would have already slapped him away. But now, he had no way to deal with this person.
“That’s not up to you…”
Since he was determined to establish his authority, Guo Chen naturally had to act independently. If Yu Ya didn’t want to fight him, how could he let him have his way? If the two didn’t make the first move, then he would have to step into the battle himself.
With a fierce strike, the sharp wind forced Yu Ya and Ning Qian to take a step back. In their eyes, Guo Chen was like a madman, someone they didn’t want to antagonize. Whether they fought or not, it would only benefit Guo Chen.
Compared to the time of the Martial Arts Conference, Guo Chen had undergone a complete transformation. Even without using the Blood Demon True Form, the two of them couldn’t make him too miserable. After all, Xue Hanzi had survived the pursuit of numerous temples. How could his strength be weak?
Now that this power had been transferred to Guo Chen, his strength was increasing exponentially!
Originally unwilling to fight, but forced by Guo Chen’s relentless pressure, the two had no choice but to engage. Who could have predicted such a twist in the battle for supremacy among the younger generation? Moreover, many were unaware of Guo Chen’s identity.
Of course, Ye Kong and the others were very familiar with this guy. The one who had been humiliated by Xiao Yufan was now making such a rapid comeback?
The situation quickly changed. Ning Qian and Yu Ya were forced to cooperate passively. If they lost to Guo Chen, it wouldn’t just be their faces that were lost, but the entire Blood Spirit Clan and Thousand Spirit Clan.
Guo Chen had achieved his goal. Almost all the top experts of the younger generation in the hidden martial world were gathered here. If he could emerge victorious, he would undoubtedly make a name for himself. This was exactly what he wanted to see…
Just as everyone’s attention was once again focused on the three figures, a violent energy slowly seeped out from the stone chamber of the Dragon Control Sect, and cracks began to appear on the stone door…
The so-called salvation from Xue Hanzhi was, in fact, pure hatred!
The four figures in mid-air were evenly matched, with none able to gain the upper hand. Despite the formidable strength of Yan Zheng and Ning Mo, they were still unable to offer much assistance in such a situation.
This was a peak confrontation between two factions. If one side emerged victorious, the other would undoubtedly be left in a very sorry state.
No one noticed that Guo Chen, positioned on the outskirts, was undergoing a dramatic transformation. A blood-red aura completely enveloped him, and the internal energy within his body had fully converted into true power.
With the help of the Blood Gu, Guo Chen successfully refined Xue Hanzi. When the twisted and grotesque cries echoed in his mind, Guo Chen felt an unprecedented sense of euphoria.
Back when Xiao Yufan had crippled his arms, it was Xue Hanzi who saved him. But it was also at that moment that the Blood Gu was planted within him. That thing had tortured him, turning him into a shadow of his former self. How could he not hate it?
Xue Hanzi’s actions were not a favor, but a source of hatred!
In Xue Hanzi’s eyes, Guo Chen was indeed nothing more than a dog he had raised. Yet, despite Xue Hanzi’s immense strength, a single misstep had led to his downfall. Not only had he failed to devour and merge with the power of the Blood Gu, but he had now been devoured in return.
Xue Hanzi was a genuine Heavenly Spirit Realm expert. Even after losing his physical body, the residual energy he left behind was terrifying. The moment Xue Hanzi’s consciousness completely dissipated, all his energy was inherited by Guo Chen.
Although Guo Chen had merged with that power, his strength had not yet reached the Heavenly Spirit Realm. At this point, he could barely be considered a mid-level Ethereal Spirit Realm expert. If compared, he was likely slightly stronger than Ning Qian and Yu Ya.
“Haha, how could the battle for the throne in the mysterious land be complete without me, Guo Chen!”
The moment Guo Chen’s blood-red eyes opened, a bloody aura instantly surged forth, and his bold, cold voice rang out…
Even the four figures in mid-air paused for a moment. No one had expected someone to join the fray at this moment, and the aura emanating from Guo Chen was unmistakably that of an Ethereal Spirit Realm expert.
“How has this guy become so strong?”
Although Ye Kong and the others had never fought Guo Chen before, the strength he had displayed was only at the half-step Ethereal Spirit Realm. How had he suddenly surged so much in such a short time?
“His aura seems different from before…” Cheng Ying said with a hint of surprise, her brow furrowing slightly.
If anyone was the most furious at this moment, it was undoubtedly Ning Qian and Yu Ya, who had been locked in a fierce battle. As the top young talents of their generation, they naturally had the right to be proud, and that pride was not something anyone could challenge.
Guo Chen was clearly coming for them, aiming to test his strength against both of them. Taking on two at once? This guy was way too arrogant. They were not some small fry to be trifled with.
“Seeing the two of you with such formidable strength, I can’t help but feel an itch to test myself. Would I be fortunate enough to cross hands with you?”
Almost effortlessly hovering in mid-air, Guo Chen had just stepped into the Ethereal Spirit Realm, but his mastery of internal energy was already impeccable. After all, he had devoured Xue Hanzi, a monster who had lived for who knows how many years.
Guo Chen’s tone betrayed no emotion, but everyone could sense the absolute confidence radiating from him.
“I never expected the younger generation of the hidden martial world to be so full of hidden talents. This brother’s strength should be on par with ours, but what does it mean to step forward now? Are you planning to take us both on?”
A cold smile played on Yu Ya’s lips. He didn’t understand why Guo Chen’s strength had suddenly surged so much, but the dignity of a superior was not something anyone could challenge.
His implication was clear: no matter how confident Guo Chen was in his own strength, he should wait until they had settled their own battle before joining in.
“If I wait for you to finish, one of you will undoubtedly be weakened. Winning against you then would be an unfair victory. So, why not face the two top young talents of our generation?”
Guo Chen’s words were as shocking as ever. He had no real grudge against the Blood Spirit Clan or the Thousand Spirit Clan, but Guo Chen sought fame and glory, and this was the perfect opportunity…
Moreover, having just devoured what Xue Hanzi left behind, he needed to test his strength. Below the Heavenly Spirit Realm, no one could pose a threat to him!
“Such boldness, but I have no interest in this!”
With a cold snort, Yu Ya’s lips twitched slightly. If Guo Chen’s strength had been close to his, he would have already slapped him away. But now, he had no way to deal with this person.
“That’s not up to you…”
Since he was aiming to establish his dominance, Guo Chen naturally had to be unconventional. If Yu Ya didn’t want to fight him, he would make sure it happened. If neither of them made the first move, he would have to plunge into the battle himself.
With a fierce strike, the sharp gust of wind forced Yu Ya and Ning Qian to take a step back. In their eyes, Guo Chen was like a madman, and they had no desire to make an enemy of him. Whether they fought or not, it would only benefit Guo Chen.
Compared to the time of the Ancient Martial Arts Assembly, Guo Chen had undergone a complete transformation. Even without using the Blood Demon True Form, the two of them couldn’t make him too miserable. After all, Xue Hanzi had survived the pursuit of numerous temples—how could his strength be weak?
Now that this power had been transferred to Guo Chen, his strength was increasing exponentially!
Reluctantly forced into action by Guo Chen’s pressure, the two had no choice but to fight. Who could have predicted such a twist in the battle for supremacy among the younger generation? Moreover, many were unaware of Guo Chen’s identity.
Of course, Ye Kong and the others were very familiar with this guy. The same person who had been humiliated by Xiao Yufan was now making such a rapid comeback?
The situation quickly changed as Ning Qian and Yu Ya were forced to cooperate. If they lost to Guo Chen, it wouldn’t just be their pride at stake, but the entire Blood Spirit Clan and Thousand Spirit Clan.
Guo Chen had achieved his goal. Almost all the top young talents of the hidden martial world were gathered here. If he could emerge victorious, he would undoubtedly make a name for himself—exactly what he wanted…
Just as everyone’s attention was once again focused on the three figures, a violent energy began to seep out from the stone chamber of the Dragon Taming Sect, and cracks slowly appeared on the stone door…
Xue Hanzhi was a genuine expert at the Tian Ling realm. Even though he had lost his physical body, the residual energy he left behind was terrifying. At the very moment Xue Hanzhi’s consciousness vanished entirely, all his energy had been inherited by Guo Chen.
Although Guo Chen had fused with this power, his strength had not yet propelled him directly into the Tian Ling realm. At present, he was barely considered a mid-level expert in the Tong Ling realm. Compared to others, he was likely stronger than both Ning Qian and Yu Ya.
“Haha! How could the battle for kingship in this mysterious land possibly exclude me, Guo Chen!”
The moment Guo Chen’s crimson eyes snapped open, a wave of bloodthirsty energy surged outward, accompanied by a voice brimming with arrogance and coldness.
Even the four figures locked in midair combat paused momentarily, none expecting someone else to suddenly step forward at such a moment. Moreover, the aura radiating from Guo Chen was clearly that of a Tong Ling realm expert.
“How did this guy suddenly become so strong?”
Although Ye Kong and the others had never fought against Guo Chen directly, they were aware that his previous strength had barely reached the threshold of the Tong Ling realm. How could he have risen so abruptly in such a short time?
“His aura feels different now…” Cheng Ying said with surprise, frowning slightly.
If anyone was the most furious at this moment, it would undoubtedly be Ning Qian and Yu Ya, who had been locked in fierce combat moments ago. As peak experts among the younger generation, they had every right to be proud, and such pride could not be challenged.
Guo Chen was charging straight at them, clearly intending to challenge both at once. Was he really so arrogant to think they were just a bunch of weaklings?
“Seeing the two of you display such overwhelming strength has left me eager for a challenge. Would I be so fortunate as to test my skills against you both?”
Guo Chen hovered in midair without any external support. Though he had only recently entered the Tong Ling realm, his mastery of inner energy was already at a level of perfection. Don’t forget—he had devoured Xue Hanzhi, a monster who had lived for countless years.
Guo Chen’s tone carried no discernible emotion, yet everyone could sense the overwhelming pressure and absolute confidence radiating from him.
“Never thought the hidden martial cultivation world’s younger generation truly harbored hidden tigers and crouching dragons. This brother’s strength must be no less than ours. But why step forward now? Are you challenging both of us?”
A cold smirk curled at the corner of Yu Ya’s lips. He couldn’t understand how Guo Chen’s strength had surged so suddenly, but the dignity of a superior could never be challenged.
His meaning was clear: he was telling Guo Chen that he should wait until they had settled their own match before stepping in.
“If I wait until you two finish your fight, the winner will surely be weakened. That would be an unworthy victory. So why not test myself against the two reigning kings of this generation?”
Guo Chen’s words stunned everyone present. He had no real grudge with the Blood Spirit Clan or the Thousand Spirit Clan, but what Guo Chen sought was fame and recognition. This moment was simply perfect…
Moreover, having just absorbed the remnants of Xue Hanzhi, he needed to test his newfound power. Below the Tian Ling realm, there was practically no one who could threaten him now.
“What courage! But I have no interest.”
Yu Ya snorted coldly. If Guo Chen’s power was even remotely close to his own, he would have slapped him away long ago. But now, he was helpless against this situation.
“Then it’s not up to you…”
If he wanted to establish his dominance, Guo Chen had to act differently. Since Yu Ya didn’t want to fight him, how could he possibly let him have his way? If neither of them would strike first, then Guo Chen would take the initiative and throw himself into the fray.
He struck without hesitation. The sharp, fierce wind forced Yu Ya and Ning Qian to retreat a step. In their eyes, Guo Chen had become a madman. They had no desire to fight someone like him. Whether they fought or not, it would only serve to elevate Guo Chen’s reputation.
Compared to the martial arts competition back then, Guo Chen had already undergone a transformation. Even without activating his Blood Demon True Form, the two of them wouldn’t be able to put him in a difficult position. After all, Xue Hanzhi had survived countless hunts by various temples, so how could his strength possibly be weak?
Now that this power had been transferred to Guo Chen, his strength was increasing exponentially!
Initially unwilling to fight, the two were forced into action by Guo Chen’s relentless pressure. Who could have predicted such a twist in the battle for kingship among the younger generation? Moreover, many were still unaware of Guo Chen’s identity.
Of course, Ye Kong and the others were very familiar with him. The same person who had been beaten like a dog by Xiao Yufan was now rising so quickly?
The situation quickly shifted. Ning Qian and Yu Ya were now passively forced into cooperation. If they lost to Guo Chen, it wouldn’t just be their personal humiliation—it would be a disgrace to the entire Blood Spirit Clan and Thousand Spirit Clan.
Guo Chen had achieved his goal. Almost all the young experts of the hidden martial cultivation world had gathered here. If he could emerge victorious, he would naturally gain fame and recognition—exactly what he desired.
Just as everyone’s attention refocused on the three figures locked in combat, a violent surge of energy slowly began emanating from within the stone chamber of the Yu Long Sect. The stone door began to crack, bit by bit…
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