Yu Dong Fang’s changes happened in just a blink of an eye. They were terrifying! Imagine a young man in his prime aging into a dying old man at a speed visible to the naked eye.
“The law of time…”
Duan Ling Tian continued to stare at the young man intently. Since he had been paying attention to the young man previously, he could clearly see how the young man had been acting timid previously. During the young man’s previous matches, the onlookers and his opponents would always underestimate him. For this reason, he had been keeping an eye on the young man. However, he had thought Yu Dong Fang would defeat this young man. After all, Yu Dong Fang’s strength was not inferior to a top Five Star God of War. Who knew the young man was also as strong as or stronger than a top Five Star God of War?
‘This is the law of time’s Instant Vicissitudes of Life. Very few people are able to comprehend this. For him to have mastered this, those without the strength of a top Five Star God of War are unlikely to be a match for him…’
Duan Ling Tian had previously learned about the law of time’s Instant Vicissitudes Of Life from his master, Feng Qing Yang. With just a thought, one could instantly age one’s opponent. If an ordinary person was targeted, they would definitely die. If it was targeted at a celestial with a long lifespan, their bodies would be affected, and they would never regain the full strength of their bodies. As for their appearance, it would be as difficult to recover as well.
Bang!
Everyone was still in shock over Yu Dong Fang’s sudden aging by the two beams of gray light from the young man’s eyes when the young man suddenly made a move and sent the elderly Yu Dong Fang flying back.
At this point, the elderly Yu Dong Fang could no longer mobilize his energy. He spat out blood as he was sent flying back until he landed on the ground and fainted.
“Third Senior Brother!”
At this time, someone flew out from the spectator seats to the battle ring. It was none other than Tong Tu, Yu Dong Fang’s junior brother and the fourth true disciple of the Heavenly Emperor of the Pavilion Shaft Heaven. After he landed, he brought Yu Dong Fang, who was severely injured, away.
It was only then that everyone began to regain their senses. This was the most unexpected outcome. Not even in their wildest dreams did they imagine Yu Dong Fang would end up in such a manner. Yu Dong Fang did not even have a chance to attack. He was completely dominated by his opponent’s law of time. Despite his defeat, no one thought Yu Dong Fang was weak; they only thought that Yu Dong Fang’s opponent was terrifyingly strong.
Needless to say, a huge uproar erupted as everyone began to discuss among themselves.
“Didn’t Huang Quan An use the law of fire during his previous matches?! Who would have guessed he had also comprehended the law of time?!”
“Couldn’t you tell? His comprehension of the law of time is much higher than his law of fire!”
“Heavens! Where did a monster like Huang Quan An come from? When using the law of fire, he was already as strong as a top Four Star God of War. How much stronger is he when he uses the law of time?! He should be as strong as a top Five Star God of War at least!”
“Should be as strong as a top Five Star God of War? He’s definitely as strong as, if not stronger, than a top Five Star God of War. Aren’t you aware that one must possess the strength of a Five Star God of War, at least, to cast the law of time’s Instant Vicissitudes Of Life? He’s definitely invincible against those who don’t possess the strength of a Six Star God of War!”
“Really?”
“Well, unless his opponent, who has to be as strong as him at least, possesses a divine artifact to counter the law of time… Otherwise, he’s invincible…”
Huang Quan An had received a slight bit of attention previously, but now, everyone was focused on him, including Xu Kong Hai, the Vice Temple Master from the main Title Temple.
At this time, Xu Kong Hai and many Heavenly Emperors were sending Huang Quan An Voice Transmissions. All of them wanted him to join their forces, but not many offered to accept him as their disciple since they felt there was not much they could teach someone like him. However, he completely disregarded the Voice Transmissions from Xu Kong Hai, who was a god, and the Heavenly Emperors. Who was Huang Quan An that he did not even have any qualms about offending Xu Kong Hai?
At the same time, Ru Lai, the Temple Master of the Title Temple in the Pavilion Shaft Heaven, who had been possessed by Great Master Miyan looked at Huang Quan An with a hint of greed in his eyes. He thought to himself, ‘Unfortunately, I’ve already found the perfect body to possess. Otherwise, I’d definitely choose you. Although it’s impressive that you’ve comprehended the law of time to this extent, it’s not a guarantee that you’ll be able to become a god. On the other hand, with Duan Ling Tian’s body, let alone attaining godhood, becoming a supreme powerhouse is just a matter of time…’
At some point, Great Master Miyan had shifted his gaze to Duan Ling Tian. His eyes burned with unconcealed greed as he stared at Duan Ling Tian. If he could, he would have openly kidnaped Duan Ling Tian.
Meanwhile, the young geniuses were still heatedly discussing among themselves.
“With Hong Yuan and Huang Qu An, there are now ten participants confirmed to possess the strength of a Five Star God of War!”
Since it was rare for so many participants with such strength to appear at the same time during a Devata Realms’ Battle of the Geniuses, everyone was in an uproar again.
“I wonder if there’ll be an eleventh participant with the strength of a Five Star God of War…”
As the matches continued, another participant was also revealed to have the strength of a Five Star God of War. Similar to Ye Dong Li, the participant was a female. Her body was hidden under a loose gray robe, and half of her face was covered with a veil. Only her beautiful eyes and slender eyebrows could be seen. Based on this, it seemed like she was a beauty beneath the veil. However, there were some people who speculated that she might ugly even if she possessed a pair of beautiful eyes and eyebrows.
Regardless, most people’s attention was on her strength, not her appearance. Previously, the strength she had demonstrated was only that of a top Four Star God of War. No one had thought she was hiding her strength. Hence, all of them were shocked when she revealed her strength.
“Another participant with the strength of a Five Star God of War. Moreover, she’s a woman!”
“Similar to Ye Dong Li, I’ve never heard of Liu Suo Yan prior to this…”
“That’s why it’s widely known that the Devata Realms’ Battle of the Geniuses can draw out many hidden talents…”
“That’s right. Just like Zhong Gui Yu, Tang San Pao, Ling Jue Yun, and Ye Dong Li, Li Suo Yan is a hidden and unknown talent…”
“Eleven participants with the strength of a Five Star God of War… This time’s Battle of the Geniuses is definitely going to be one for the history books…”
The young geniuses present were extremely excited to be a part of this event. It was something they would be able to boast about for the rest of their lives.
“Is there going to be a twelfth one?”
People began to speculate if there would be any more surprises; this included Duan Ling Tian.
However, after all the 15 matches were over, there were no other participants who shocked everyone again. It was almost certain at this point that there were no more participants with the strength of a Five Star God of War. With the intensity of the first bout of the final round of the Devata Realm’s Battle of the Geniuses, most of them would have to reveal their strength.
Out of the 11 participants with strength comparable to a Five Star God of War, only Yu Dong Fang lost and was severely injured. It would likely take a long time before he recovered.
At this time, Xu Kong Hai stepped forward again and said, “For the second bout of the final round, the 15 participants who lost in the first bout of the final round will fight again. Among these 15 participants, only Yu Dong Fang alone possesses the strength of a Five Star God of War. Therefore, after taking his strength into consideration, he’ll be allowed to advance to the next bout without fighting this bout. Does anyone have any objection? If you have an objection, you can fight him once he recovers. However, the fight will be a life-or-death battle…”
Xu Kong Hai’s eyes glinted as he continued to say, “I’ve spoken to the Heavenly Emperor of the Pavilion Shaft Heaven, and he has said that Yu Dong Fang is willing to fight a life-or-death battle should there be any objections.”
The 14 participants who lost the first bout of the final round of the Devata Realms’ Battle of the Geniuses were speechless when they heard these words. Would anyone object under such circumstances? Moreover, although Yu Dong Fang was defeated, it did not mean he was weak.
Xu Kong Hai nodded in satisfaction when no one objected. Then, he continued to say, “Since there’s no objection, you can now proceed to the next bout. The seven winners from this bout will be temporarily ranked from the 17th to the 23rd place.”
While the 14 participants were engaged in their respective fights, Tang San Pao asked Duan Ling Tian, “Duan Ling Tian, do you think Su Li will be able to win?”
“I think it’d be slightly difficult…” Duan Ling Tian shook his head as he watched Su Li flying in the air above the battle ring.
Although Su Li was powerful and managed to rank in the top 30, it would be difficult for him to climb the ranks.
