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Chapter 546: 397 Opportunities, Opportunities! (5k6)_3

Chapter 546: Chapter 397 Opportunities, Opportunities! (5k6)_3

“Primordial Sword!”

Gu He clenched his sealing techniques, and an illusory spirit sword erupted instantaneously.

Shangguan Yu bellowed,

“Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix!”

A cyan bird immediately materialized and collided with the illusory spirit sword.

This was almost the first time Chen Yuan had seen Shangguan Yu in action, and his strength was indeed extraordinary. It was only natural for him to be previously ranked in the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List, as he had few equals among his peers.

But clearly, when facing Gu He, he was still lacking by a lot. The coalesced cyan bird was shattered, and within just over ten breaths, the evenly matched situation abruptly turned dire.

Gu He did not try to test or hold back.

From the start, he was going at full force, knowing that Shangguan Yu wasn’t his match, but obviously, he wasn’t aiming for Shangguan Yu, he was targeting Chen Yuan.

In Jianghu, it was well-known that Shangguan Yu and Chen Yuan were close friends. He harbored a silent hatred for Chen Yuan, but knowing he was not strong enough, he now directed all his anger towards Shangguan Yu.

In fact, even if Shangguan Yu hadn’t challenged him, he would have provoked and forced a challenge upon him.

The humiliation Chen Yuan had given him at the top of the Ascending Immortal Tower and the piercing words from Yu Qingyan that deeply wounded him had long been remembered by him, intending to eventually retaliate.

But keeping this rage bottled up inside was not an option; it needed to be vented.

Shangguan Yu became his outlet for releasing this fury.

In the void, the two clashed fiercely, sword light reaching a hundred zhang all around. The two’s endless techniques had the martial artists below shouting in excitement.

After a hundred breaths of combat, Shangguan Yu’s breathing started to falter, a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and his gaze shifted as he looked for a way to retreat. Upon seeing this, Gu He chuckled coldly,

“Is this all you can muster to challenge me? Pathetic. I heard your sister is quite the looker, what if… Gu someone proposes to her, would your father agree?”

“You’re courting death!”

Shangguan Yu was instantly enraged—Shangguan Hong was his full-blood sister and they shared a deep bond; naturally, he hoped she would have a good marriage, but Gu He was obviously not it.

Such an insult had to be met with a bloody reprisal.

“Shocking God Stab!”

Shangguan Yu bellowed furiously, unleashing his strongest technique. Blood and Qi began to gather around him, and a towering cyan spear phantom coalesced behind him, scaling over ten zhang.

Radiating terrifying might, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy quickly began to converge.

Gu He’s lips curled into a mocking sneer, seemingly disdainful, yet his eyes flickered with solemnity. His fingers making sacred gestures, the premium spirit sword in the void began to split.

One into two, two into four, four into eight, eight into sixteen, and in a blink of an eye, it was a sky filled with sword Qi.

“Fall!”

“Kill!”

Endless sword Qi surged downwards, confronting the long spear head-on.

“Boom!!!”

The explosive roar resonated in the void, under the convergence of various sword Qis, the spear condensed by Shangguan Yu shattered completely, and he couldn’t help but spew a mouthful of blood.

But Gu He didn’t intend to let him off, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and with a flick of his sword finger, the remaining sword Qi charged directly towards Shangguan Yu.

The Protective Gang Qi was shattered, sword Qi cut through Shangguan Yu’s body leaving bloodstains, with some of the Nihility Sword Qi even piercing straight through him,

With the disparity in strength, the victor could be decided in a blink of an eye.

Shangguan Yu’s strength ultimately fell short.

“Spurt!”

Sword Qi pierced through Shangguan Yu’s left chest, flesh laid bare to the bone, his body resembling shattered porcelain, blood oozing from the flesh. Zhang Xuan’s brows tightened as he turned towards Chen Yuan.

Shangguan Hong, watching the battle from below, couldn’t help but cry out, “Brother.”

But she didn’t dare to interfere, for the rules of the Ascension Battle were clear—if she intervened, Fang Hongtai would certainly not stand idly by, especially since he had already declared, ‘Disregard life or death.’

A Dan Realm Master of the Shangguan Clan couldn’t help but shout fiercely,

“Gu He, if you dare to kill him, my Shangguan Clan will be at war with your Gu Family to the bitter end!”

Although the Shangguan Clan wasn’t as powerful as the Gu Family, it was still a top force. Normally minor issues could be overlooked,

But if a direct descendant of the Shangguan Clan was killed, that was absolutely intolerable.

Otherwise, there would be no standing in Jianghu!

A Yang Transformation True Master from the Gu Family coldly sneered,

“The Shangguan Family’s words are not small. I’d indeed like to see how your Shangguan Clan intends to wage an unending war against my Gu Family.”

Above in the void, Gu He disregarded everything else, sword Qi thunderously fell, rendering Shangguan Yu gravely injured.

Seated at the head, Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes and remained silent.

Zuo Chengzong and Wei Wuya beside him took a deep look at Chen Yuan and continued to watch the developments in the arena.

Shangguan Yu, pulling out a sealed method from his chest, extinguished the surging Sword Qi and, using the last bit of his strength, shouted loudly,

“I admit defeat!”

The rules of the Immortal Battle indeed regard life and death lightly, but that only applies to evenly matched life-or-death fights; a momentary slip is also considered normal.

Usually, when one party admits defeat, the other will no longer continue the attack.

Sure enough, after Shangguan Yu roared his submission, Fang Hongtai, ever so composed above, waved his hand, and a powerful force immediately protected Shangguan Yu.

Gu He looked down at Shangguan Yu, his gaze unintentionally glancing at Chen Yuan, and smiled,

“Brother Shangguan, you have been generous.”

Shangguan Yu’s face darkened, his breath extremely weak. He hastily took out an Elixir and swallowed it to suppress his injuries but did not reply.

The situation in the arena quieted for a moment. Gu He chuckled softly and then sat back down.

Chen Yuan’s gaze remained calm as if it had nothing to do with him.

After Gu He stepped back, Bai Changqing slowly stood up and looked at Chen Yuan,

“Brother Chen, it has been many months since our last battle, and I wish to fight again.”

The Ascending Immortal Fruit is only awarded to the first rank of the Hidden Dragon List, and the other rankings are not very significant. Bai Changqing did not care for these vain titles; he merely wished to fight Chen Yuan.

“You are not my opponent.”

“I hope Brother Chen will accept the challenge,” Bai Changqing bowed with his hands clasped.

Chen Yuan’s gaze slightly dimmed and turned towards Gu He:

“Brother Chen knows you harbor resentment, today I will give you a chance, join forces with Bai Changqing, I accept the challenge.”

Hearing this, Gu He’s face instantly darkened. Chen Yuan’s words were an outright insult to him, probably also meant to avenge Shangguan Yu. Naturally, he could not accept the challenge and coldly said,

“To fight you, there’s no need to join forces with Brother Bai. If you wish to fight, we can choose another day.”

Yu Qingyan’s ear twitched, and after hesitating for a moment, she also spoke,

“Brother Chen, since Young Master Gu is unwilling to fight, why urge him further? Young Master Gu has just fought with Young Master Shangguan and has likely not yet recovered. Moreover, Brother Chen is ranked first, how could Young Master Gu possibly be his match? I think… it’s not appropriate. If you truly wish to fight, why not let me stand in for Young Master Gu?”

“You….”

Gu He’s face kept changing, from green to white. Chen Yuan challenging him was already hard to permit, but Yu Qingyan’s words had just put him on the spot. What did it mean that he wasn’t a match?

What did it mean for Yu Qingyan to fight in his stead?

How could he face Yu Qingyan and talk about it in Jianghu if this spread?

But Chen Yuan was indeed a formidable opponent, and knowing he was not his match, Gu He hesitated for a moment, gripping a Dan Talisman capable of a Grandmaster’s peak strike in his hand.

He thought to himself,

“Even if I am no match, enduring for a moment should pose no problem. If need be, I can concede after a few exchanges. Losing to him won’t tarnish my reputation.”

“If by chance I win…”

“There is no need for Fairy Yu to fight. Since Chen the Green Envoy is so arrogant, let Gu himself fight this battle, just hope, Green Envoy Chen doesn’t regret it.”

“It’s just a spar, where does regret come into it?”

“Fine, then Gu will fight you!”

As Gu He accepted the challenge, Chen Yuan’s lips curled into a slight cold smile and an almost imperceptible hint of murderous intent; the opportunity… was finally here!

Bai Changqing stood in the void, facing Chen Yuan,

“Brother Chen, please!”

Gu He smiled faintly:

“I have long heard of the Green Envoy’s extraordinary methods, today Gu must experience them for himself.”

Chen Yuan revealed a warm smile:

“You two, come at me together!”

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It’s late, here’s a big chapter of 5,600 words. Haven’t been feeling quite right these past few days, a bit of stomach upset.

Also, don’t just collect books, following them closely is what fuels Shi Tou’s motivation to write.

If nobody reads, Shi Tou lacks motivation!