Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Rumble!
The starry torrent roared from all directions, cutting off Mu Chen’s escape paths as beams of extremely violent spiritual energy bombarded each other. The impact that burst out of the destructive power was so horrifying, that even God Grade Heavenly Sovereigns would have to avoid it, let alone Spiritual Grade Heavenly Sovereigns. Hei Guang’s black magic, which was highly damaging to himself, was indeed extraordinary.
All the sovereigns looked solemnly at this scene. Although Mu Chen’s previous means were astonishing, now Hei Guang’s counterattack was also incredibly ferocious. If Mu Chen let down his guard in the slightest, his previous victory would completely dissipate.
The members of the Qing lineage looked at the stars covering the sky as worry surfaced on their faces. Even Elder Qing Tian and Qing Xuan frowned.
Xuan Tong clapped and sneered. “Well, well, Elder Hei Guang is truly decisive. After all, with Mu Chen alone, even if he has to pay this heavy price in order to stop him, he has completely thwarted any chances of him achieving his purpose today!”
The members of the Xuan lineage echoed him. Elder Hei Guang’s attack was so astonishing, even Mu Chen could not easily counter it.
Whoosh!
As everyone watched unblinkingly, the starry flood finally covered the sky and surged down, enveloping Mu Chen. The space began to collapse under the starry current.
Hei Guang heaved a sigh of relief. The Sovereign Celestial Appearance behind him had shattered, but he had fallen, too, and apparently suffered a heavy blow. All these costs, however, were worth it. Now, Mu Chen could not avoid his attack. Even if he had other means, he would be seriously injured by his deadly blow. Once seriously injured, he was bound to lose in the fourth battle. Thus, his attempt to help the Qing lineage retrieve a seat would end in failure.
“Hmph, boy, this is what you get for being so arrogant. Now, I’ll let you taste what it’s like to fall from heaven to hell.” Hei Guang sneered coldly.
Everyone watched the place where the stars flooded. The space collapsed, and it seemed as if any existence in range was destroyed. The starry torrent raged for a long time and then finally began to gradually dissipate.
“This time, Mu Chen must be seriously wounded!” The elders of the Xuan lineage nodded subtly, as smiles surfaced on their faces. They finally regained some face, as Mu Chen’s swift victories had caused them a great loss of face.
Other sovereigns were also secretly sorry, as Mu Chen’s spirit was indeed worth admiration. The Xuan lineage was so powerful, many people had hoped that Mu Chen could create miracles as an underdog. Looking at the circumstances, it was unlikely that he could win. However, his accomplishments were enough to shock the world.
In the sky, the torrent had finally completely dissipated. Suddenly, countless eyes violently shrank, and then, one after another, startled exclamations rang in the air.
“What is that?!”
The elders of the Xuan lineage raised their heads, their faces twisting. Where the torrent retreated, there was a huge purple-gold lotus quietly rising. The lotus buds were tightly closed as the lotus flowed with purple-gold light, seemingly indestructible. The lotus petals were covered with numerous deep marks. Looking at its appearance, it had apparently experienced a storm of destruction. However, although teetering, this purple-gold lotus still persisted to the end.
Among the many shocked gazes, the tightly closed purple-gold petals slowly bloomed. As the lotus bloomed, a massive purple-gold silhouette appeared. With every step the giant purple-gold silhouette took, lotus flowers bloomed. Millions of beams of purple-gold light glimmered, emanating an immortal aura.
“Is that Mu Chen’s Sovereign Celestial Appearance?” Seeing the purple-gold shadow, an uproar raged among the crowd. The mysterious ancient aura revealed that this Sovereign Celestial Appearance was extraordinary.
In the stone pavilion on a mountain near the main peak, a man with one black and one white pupil stood with his hands clasped behind his back. This man was Maha You from the Maha Ancient Clan. As he looked at the mysterious purple-gold silhouette, his eyes narrowed, and he said with indifference, “The boy did succeed in cultivating the Immortal Golden Body.”
Behind him, a sovereign from the Maha Ancient Clan exclaimed incredulously, “He summoned the Immortal Golden Lotus, which stopped Hei Guang’s desperate attack.”
In this Great Thousand World, there were no other clans who were more familiar with the Immortal Golden Body than the Maha Ancient Clan. The most outstanding genius of each generation had to practice the Immortal Golden Body and then try to enhance it. That was the legendary Primordial Immortal Body!
However, it was a pity that after thousands of years, many Maha Ancient Clan members had succeeded in cultivating the Immortal Golden Body, but no one had ever been able to cultivate the Primordial Immortal Body. Therefore, the members of the Maha Ancient Clan could recognize the Immortal Golden Body’s most powerful defense technique at a glance.
“The boy was able to summon the Immortal Golden Lotus. It seems that his attainments in the Immortal Golden Body are not low,” a Maha sovereign said.
“He merely used unorthodox methods. He is at the limit of his Immortal Golden Body cultivation at this point. If he wants to continue to cultivate the Primordial Immortal Body, that’s wishful thinking,” Maha You commented.
Behind him, the Maha sovereigns nodded in agreement. The Primordial Immortal Body was guarded by their clan, and though they were known as guardians, the Maha Ancient Clan had long regarded it as one of their own possessions over the years. How could they easily let someone else take it away?
“The Great Elder of the clan told me before that the time has come for the Primordial Immortal Body to see changes in the next one or two years. It has the intention of choosing a master. If I am not wrong, the Primordial Immortal Body’s true master will appear in this Aeon Congress,” Maha You said.
At this point, a covetous glint flashed in Maha You’s gaze. He clasped his hands and said, “If I could cultivate the Primordial Immortal Body, I would be able to break through and step into Divine Grade!”
The Maha sovereigns replied with flattery. “There are only a handful of people in the clan who can compete with your lord in the attainments of the Immortal Golden Body. It seems that there is a high chance that you will be acknowledged by the Primordial Immortal Body.”
“It is true that in every Aeon Congress, there will be some outsiders involved, and that is really disappointing. I don’t know what the Immortal Emperor was thinking, but it is clear that the Primordial Immortal Body was entrusted to our Maha Ancient Clan to take care of. However, he had to leave some inheritance techniques outside,” some sovereigns exclaimed, disgruntled.
Maha You smiled and said, “The Aeon Congress is set by the Immortal Emperor himself, and as long as one has practiced the Immortal Golden Body, they can take part in it. But they pose no hindrance, as the techniques which have been spread throughout the Great Thousand World are incomplete.
“Thus, we have no need to fear those who have unorthodox methods. After this Aeon Congress, the Primordial Immortal Body will be our Maha Ancient Clan’s possession. Even if the Immortal Emperor was reborn, he will not be able to take it away.”
When the Maha sovereigns heard the words, they nodded one after another. As everyone was shocked at the massive Immortal Golden Body, Mu Chen appeared in a flash on its shoulder.
The sovereigns of the Xuan lineage glared at Mu Chen, their faces stony with rage. Mu Chen was unscathed, and the spiritual energy surrounding him was still bountiful. Obviously, Mu Chen had easily countered Hei Guang’s desperate offensive attack without incurring damage.
Hei Guang’s face went deathly pale as he roared in disbelief and horror, “How is this possible?!”
On the shoulders of the Immortal Golden Body, Mu Chen bowed his head and looked indifferently at Hei Guang. He then immediately moved and turned into a stream of light falling from the sky and charged straight at Hei Guang.
Looking at Mu Chen’s fiery momentum, Hei Guang’s face twisted in shock. He had been hit hard and had lost significant combat power. He was no longer capable of being Mu Chen’s opponent.
The Xuan Lineage Head, Xuan Guang, was also aware of Mu Chen’s intentions as he roared, “Stop!”
Whoosh!
However, Mu Chen ignored his roar, and his ghostlike figure appeared in front of Hei Guang. He dealt a fierce blow, his face cold, as the space shattered under the impact.
Boom!
Mu Chen’s fist contained vast power as it blasted on Hei Guang’s chest, causing it to collapse. He spurted out blood as he flew backwards.
Whoosh!
Mu Chen appeared behind him, and with a forceful kick, Hei Guang flew into the white jade platform like a cannonball.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Next, Mu Chen’s blows fell continuously on Hei Guang’s body like a rainstorm. Faced with such a violent offensive attack, Hei Guang screeched in agony as he slumped down weakly like a mass of mud.
Countless sovereigns looked at Mu Chen in fear. After all, by virtue of his strength as an initial stage Spiritual Grade, he had given a Spiritual Grade at the later stage an utter thrashing. This was a really rare sight.
Huff.
Mu Chen finally stopped. Hei Guang’s physical body, which Mu Chen was stepping on, had been utterly shattered. If it were not for a Heavenly Sovereign’s tenacity, at this time he would have already fallen. Even so, he had suffered grievous injuries. If he wanted to recover, it would take many years of bitter cultivation.
Everyone gasped as they saw how brutal Mu Chen was. He really showed no mercy and had crippled Hei Guang, not caring about giving face to the Xuan lineage.
Some looked at the Xuan lineage, as their elders’ faces were grave.
Mu Chen kicked Hei Guang’s comatose body and sent him flying. He then raised his head and stared at the Xuan Lineage Head, Xuan Guang. “Still weak.”
“What a vicious young man,” Xuan Guang spit out, his face dark with fury.
However, Mu Chen ignored him and just stretched out a finger, shaking it gently. That arrogant attitude caused the Xuan lineage elders’ veins to twitch in anger.
“One more round.”
