Chapter 1: The Opening Duel
This child, at merely fourteen years of age, has already cultivated to the level of Spirit Master Seven Stars. In this starry continent where spiritual energy is scarce, he can be considered a rare genius
Chen Tian. Fourteen years old. Seven Star Spirit Master. Spirit value 790, Talent: Excellent
The sound rippled through the air and reached Chen Tian's ears, causing his heart to tighten immediately. He suddenly opened his eyes wide, and two beams of cold light flashed by, as the abundant spiritual energy within him surged.
Chen Tian was extremely confident in his sword technique, which could shake the world, as it was a second-tier spiritual skill with astonishing destructive power
On the arena, a slender young man with long hair and a long robe stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression solemn and proud, with a gleaming long sword faintly visible behind him
Holding a long broadsword forged from dark iron, with a sullen expression and a gaze that occasionally flashed with a sinister light, he is none other than Chen Tian's opponent in this match, Huang Pu Lei
The Spirit Master stage is divided into nine stars, from one to nine. Although the differences between each level are not significant, the Seven Star level of Chen Tian is evidently much weaker in comparison to the Eight Star level of Huang Pu Lei
The competition officially begins
From the perspective of cultivation talent, it is indeed commendable, but the lack of spirit in the brows suggests a short lifespan. " To the left of Elder Bai, there was an old man with a rather ominous appearance, who said with a cold smile
Although he is merely a seventh-rank spiritualist, he is able to battle an eighth-rank spiritualist for such a long time. Chen Tian truly deserves to be called a rare genius in our Kalan City, one that appears only once in a hundred years
"Flame Sword." With an angry shout, Chen Tian glared, swiftly retracting the long sword, holding it with both hands, and swiftly struck towards the head of Huang Pu Lei.
Simultaneously channeling the spiritual energy within, he wielded the long sword in his hand, causing it to create eighty-one dazzling sword flowers in the air.
The latter nodded in understanding, walked to the edge of the observation platform, cleared his throat, and then stretched his voice to call out:
Immediately, Huang Pu Lei gripped the large knife tightly with both hands, infusing it with spiritual energy, and swung it towards Chen Tian's head with a whistling wind.
"The sword shakes the world," Chen Tian shouted, as a surge of sword energy, carrying a momentum capable of destroying heaven and earth, surged towards Huangpu Lei
As soon as the sharp, elongated cry fell, waves of cheers surged through the central square, echoing like a sudden clap of thunder.
Such strength is formidable; one must never confront him head-on. After taking several deep breaths, Chen Tian finally felt much more at ease and made this judgment in his heart
The two heads of the family should remain calm; there is no need to get worked up over trivial matters. It is better to let the children compete quickly, so they do not have to wait. Just as the atmosphere was becoming tense, Old Bai hurried out to ease the situation
Such tremendous force. The tiger's mouth was shattered by that blow, and his entire arm went numb, leaving Chen Tian in silent shock.
The clash of sword energy and blade energy produced a thunderous explosion sound
But now, they are completely oblivious, instead appearing as if they are possessed by a frenzy, tirelessly raising their hands, fists tightly clenched and waving, while emitting excited roars from their mouths
"The first to act holds the advantage." A sense of urgency gripped his heart as Chen Tian advanced with a ghostly stride, charging towards Huang Pu Lei like a leopard, the peculiar long sword in his hand gleaming coldly as it swiftly positioned itself in front of him
Although the surface appeared calm, Chen Tian's heart was filled with gravity
However, the Seven Star strength of the cultivator Chen Tiancai cannot unleash its full power, as just one move consumed half of Chen Tian's spiritual energy
Breathing heavily, the hand gripping the sword was shaken to the point of cracking at the knuckles, and beads of hot sweat emerged on the forehead; this prolonged battle had consumed a significant amount of spiritual energy
Standing still with a calm demeanor, on a face that cannot be considered handsome but is quite clean, there is an indifference that is rather inconsistent with the age.
Upon witnessing Chen Tian employing spiritual techniques, Huang Pu Lei did not dare to be negligent and channeled his spiritual energy into the large blade
"Chen Tian, you still have time to roll away now; otherwise, I will split you in half with this knife," a furious voice suddenly shouted from the front of the youth.
Chen Tian moved with incredible speed, instantly arriving in front of Huang Pu Lei. With a slight movement of his mind, spiritual energy surged from his meridians and the scriptures, rapidly infusing into the sword, causing the long sword to shine with a burst of white light
As the fierce wind swept in, Chen Tian remained unperturbed. He swiftly retracted his long sword and, in an instant, executed a horizontal strike. A sharp "clang" resonated as the blade of Huang Pu Lei was blocked by the long sword, yet the hand that wielded the sword was left numb from the impact
"A little trick." When Huang Pu Lei saw Chen Tianyi make his move, he immediately sensed the intent to take his life. He let out a cold snort while channeling the spiritual energy within his body, positioning the long knife he held horizontally in front of him to block the attack
A strong odor of sweat permeated the crowd; under normal circumstances, anyone who caught a whiff of this overwhelming stench would surely curse and turn away.
Knowing that the power of Huang Pu Lei far exceeded his own, Chen Tian did not dare to be negligent. He quickly channeled his spiritual energy into the long sword, which instantly flashed a fiery red color
Determined, Chen Tian shouted loudly, his long robe billowing in the wind, as a powerful aura radiated from him, sweeping towards Huang Pu Lei.
With her eyes slightly closed, the brilliance is completely concealed beneath the low-hanging strands of hair. Dressed in a long robe, devoid of any embellishments, it appears simple and ordinary, seemingly unremarkable.
Your mouth is quite tough. Given your arrogant demeanor, I assume your clan leader must have prepared quite a few good things for you before you arrived. If that is the case, then don't blame me for being merciless later. Today, I will publicly trample on you, this so-called genius of the Chen family.
"Old Ghost Chen, this time I truly wish to see what remarkable performance your precious grandson will deliver". Huang Pu Ke snorted coldly and gave a glance to his servant.
"That was close," Chen Tian felt a sense of relief in his heart, as the combat awareness he had accumulated in the past enabled his mind to make the most accurate judgment.
This pill is the Revitalizing Pill prepared by the family for themselves, which I have delayed using, waiting for this opportunity
In front of the arena, there is a fighting platform over ten meters high, where five elderly men are seated quietly on chairs. The crowd occasionally casts their gaze in this direction, all filled with reverence.
A large hole was blasted open at the location where Chen Tian was just now m.hetushu.com.com
In fact, this is not entirely Chen Tian's fault; Huang Pu Lei, in the previous matches, concealed his true abilities just like Chen Tian, harboring the same intentions as him
With a sinister chuckle, Huang Pu Lei's expression darkened, and then his body began to spin rapidly, secretly taking a black pill from the hilt of his knife and tossing it into his mouth
"There is too much nonsense, which is of no benefit to you. Be careful, it can be quite painful." Chen Tian said this with a flat expression, showing no trace of emotional fluctuation.
Chen Tian witnessed Huang Pu Lei spitting blood, yet he did not display a trace of joy, for he himself was not in a much better condition. A wave of discomfort surged in his chest, and a feeling of suffocation lingered within his internal organs, making him feel even worse
A sharp, elongated cry rippled through the air above the spacious square in Kalan City, which was large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people
With a sinister laugh, Huang Pu Lei saw Chen Tian injured and lying on the ground. He quickly stepped forward with his knife, preparing to press the attack. Channeling the spiritual energy within his body, he shouted, "Hundred Ghosts Sword Technique!"
After revealing his skills, Chen Tian fell silent, slowly closing his eyes to rest, his calm and composed demeanor drawing the attention of those around him
A loud bang echoed, and the fiery red long sword caused both individuals to retreat five steps each. When they steadied themselves, Huang Pu Lei clutched his chest and spat out a mouthful of crimson blood
"Oh no," Chen Tian thought to himself, as he watched the blade energy emitted by Huangpu Lei about to cleave him in two.
If this continues, it will only lead to being exhausted by Huangpu Lei. This cannot go on; a swift resolution is necessary. After all, Huangpu Lei is an eighth-tier cultivator. If this probing continues, it will ultimately be oneself who suffers. It seems I must reveal my final trump card.
Wow! The crowd of spectators exclaimed, "This Chen Tian truly deserves to be the number one genius of the Chen family; with such combat awareness, I doubt there are many who can match him."
Moments later, the two met again, but neither chose to confront the other head-on; instead, they opted for tentative attacks.
Among them, seated in the middle at the diagram book position, the elderly man in a white robe with gray hair and a youthful face looked at Chen Tian, nodding repeatedly, his eyes sparkling with a unique brilliance
"Why must the head of the Chen family be so modest? As long as this child applies himself to learning, his future achievements will be no less than mine," said Old Bai, stroking his beard, waving his hand with a smile.
Those are his trump cards. As long as they are deployed, I believe there will be a chance to fight back
In a moment of crisis, only the sound of Chen Tian's loud shout was heard as he rolled several times to the right
"Hundred Demon Sword Technique" Huang Pu Lei shouted loudly, channeling the spiritual skill he had cultivated, wielding the long sword in his hand, and unleashing a blade aura even thicker than that of Chen Tian.
The long sword danced rapidly, and Chen Tian's eyes, like those of a venomous snake, locked onto the prominent Adam's apple of Huangpu Lei. He swiftly rotated the long sword in his hand, resembling a white snake flicking its tongue, and thrust it towards Huangpu Lei's throat
Upon witnessing the scene of two individuals fighting, the onlookers expressed such exclamations
Upon hearing this, Chen Tian shrugged his shoulders, drawing his long sword horizontally from behind him. A faint silver-white sword aura flickered along the blade. The sword aura moved like the wind, expanding and contracting, occasionally shooting out explosively, leaving several sharp cracks on the hard ground.
Under the blazing sun, the square, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people, is filled with a dense crowd as far as the eye can see, creating a scene of bustling activity.
With a clang, Chen Tian once again blocked the strike from Huang Pu Lei, stepping back with a ghostly grace to evade the range of Huang Pu Lei's attack
A crowd stands in a circular formation, and in the center, there is a platform constructed from wooden planks.
In an instant, the stage was filled with flashing blades and swords, leaving the audience below dizzy and disoriented
Standing opposite Chen Tian was a robust young man, with bear-like eyes and an eagle-like nose, exuding both authority and anger. His breath was deep and powerful, suggesting that his strength was not to be underestimated
"Old Bai praised him." Sitting to the right of Old Bai was an elderly man dressed in a blue long gown, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding a spirited demeanor. He smiled modestly, yet the pride in his gaze was unmistakable
With a sinister smile, Huang Pu Lei tightened his grip on the long knife in his hand, suddenly stepping forward towards the front of the stage. A powerful aura surged violently from his body, causing the hard floor of the martial arts platform to crack with several spiderweb-like fissures. At this moment, his overwhelming spiritual energy erupted from him without reservation.
"Huang Puke, what do you mean?" Chen Lao's eyes flashed with anger as he said in a deep voice
Chen Tian is in danger
"Breaking Slash." As Chen Tian's long sword was about to strike the head of Huang Pu Lei, Huang Pu Lei let out a strange cry, and the long knife infused with wind spiritual power collided with the long sword.
A chorus of gasps erupted from the crowd, with some timid individuals covering their eyes in fear, already imagining the scene of Chen Tian's demise in their minds. After all, at such a short distance, it was impossible for Chen Tian to evade.
Feeling the spiritual energy once again filling his body, Huang Pu Lei thought to himself with a sinister intent: "Chen Tian, a genius? Hmph, one genius is enough for Kalan City."
I did not expect that Huang Pu Lei would be so powerful; his Hundred Ghost Blade Technique is likely a second-tier spiritual skill. I initially thought that having a second-tier spiritual skill would provide some support, but I never anticipated that Huang Pu Lei would possess a spiritual skill of the same level.
The ears of the spectators watching the fight were buzzing from the shock, and Chen Tianze was directly knocked away, a sweetness filling his throat as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth
Matchup: Huang Pu Lei, 18 years old, Eight-Star Practitioner, Spiritual Value: 890, Talent: Excellent
Roar
The long sword struck the blade with a light sound. Emperor Pu Lei blocked Chen Tian's sword.
Chen Tian is clever, but that Huang Pu Lei is clearly not foolish. He shook his somewhat numb arms and narrowed his eyes into a sharp gaze
Although he had thoughts in his mind, Chen Tian's actions did not cease; he aimed to catch Huang Pu Lei off guard
Channeling the residual spiritual energy within, he wielded the long sword in his hand, creating eighty-one dazzling sword flowers in the air. He infused all the remaining spiritual power into the sword, with success or failure resting on this one decisive moment
Even so, Chen Tian felt no concern in his heart. Indeed, as Huang Pu Lei had said, when the competition was about to commence, his clan leader, his grandfather, had given him quite a few valuable items