King of Creation
Chapter 267 - 264 Vision (Third Update)

Chapter 267: Chapter 264 Vision (Third Update)

"Defeating Wu Shan of the Qingluo Sect at the Spirit Transformation Realm First Stage with ease? Hmm, with such a record, you indeed qualify to join our gathering, Brother Zheng, right this way!"

Upon hearing Bao Hong’s explanation, Sha Muchao acknowledged Ye Zhen’s eligibility and took the opportunity to invite everyone to take their seats.

Within the Phantom Divine Empire, there are many martial artists at the Spirit Transformation Realm, but for young martial artists to break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm is also a significant event. Especially within a nation, martial artists are quite sensitive to such news, so it’s normal for Sha Muchao and the others to be aware of Wu Shan.

"Bao Hong, and I thought the person you brought had some astonishing abilities—just an overlevel challenge! The one who was challenged is even a martial artist from the Qingluo Sect."

A martial artist with a small mustache, seated below Sha Muchao, spoke with indifference.

"This person is a rising newcomer from the Phantom Divine Sect, known as Wei Wuji. Two years ago, he was still at the Spirit Summoning Realm. In the span of two years, he has broken through from the peak of Spirit Summoning Realm to the Spirit Transformation Realm Second Stage. He is quite arrogant, but indeed very strong," Bao Hong explained a bit embarrassedly.

As soon as he said this, the gaze everyone had just shifted away from Ye Zhen now gathered on him again. Ye Zhen, however, remained unconcerned and took a seat with Luluo, enjoying the fine food.

As for being doubted and even looked down upon, Ye Zhen had anticipated it long ago. Ye Zhen was not the type to easily take offense; his goal was to observe these so-called experts spar and to broaden his horizons.

Ye Zhen had no reaction, but Wei Wuji became even more presumptuous.

"To be honest, the strength of the martial artists from the Qingluo Sect really isn’t that great! With equal cultivation, one of ours from the Phantom Divine Sect could take on two of theirs. As for overlevel challenges, do you remember the exchange competition a year ago? Luo Jingtian from our Phantom Divine Sect easily defeated two martial artists at the Spirit Transformation Realm First Stage from the Qingluo Sect under a two-against-one situation," Wei Wuji said.

"Just knows how to eat!"

Luluo’s gaze was fiercely fixed on Ye Zhen, quite indignant about his plight and anxious about his nonchalance.

"Luo Jingtian, the Six-Fingered Eagle Demon, I’ve heard of him! They say he’s quite formidable. I wonder, Brother Wei, could you possibly help me send him a challenge, so I can have a good fight with him?"

Holding a succulent chicken leg in hand, Ye Zhen casually issued a challenge to Luo Jingtian, the one Wei Wuji had just mentioned.

What a joke—Luo Jingtian, the Six-Fingered Eagle Demon, died by Ye Zhen’s hand. To now flaunt him in front of Ye Zhen was if not for the need to keep his identity hidden, Ye Zhen would be ready to give a good face-slapping.

Wei Wuji’s face suddenly darkened, "Shameless! You already know Luo Jingtian is dead, and you still issue a challenge?"

Ye Zhen feigned great surprise, "I’m not sure about Luo Jingtian’s death, but, Wei Wuji, you actually brag about the achievements of a dead man. Does the Phantom Divine Sect have no living person worth boasting about?"

"You?"

Wei Wuji was so angry he was almost breathless, and even Sha Muchao’s expression became somewhat unsightly. Ye Zhen’s words had hit a bit too broad a mark.

"Everyone, our martial arts journey not only compares cultivation but also compares life! Only with life can you walk further on the path of martial arts; no matter how high one’s cultivation is for the moment, if you lose your little life, like Luo Jingtian, all is in vain!" Ye Zhen said loudly.

"That is true!" someone chimed in.

"Hmph, what do you mean by that?" Wei Wuji slammed the table and stood up.

"Is this the magnanimity of the Phantom Divine Sect? To be rude first and now act wildly?" Luluo’s crisp voice chimed in.

"Junior Brother Wei!"

Sha Muchao shouted sternly, effectively restraining Wei Wuji.

Wei Wuji was about to explode with rage. His intention had been to belittle Ye Zhen with a few comments at this small gathering, to make a good impression, but instead, he found himself being ridiciled by Ye Zhen in just a few exchanges.

"Everyone, please!"

Sha Muchao raised his wine cup and downed it in one go.

Since it was a gathering, there were inevitably some drinks, but they were not the focus.

"With the opening of the Black Dragon Ancient Land imminent, all present here are contenders for the Black Dragon Ranking. So we gathered in advance for friendly sparring, exchanging insights, and verifying each other’s abilities to gain some experience."

"Although it’s a gathering, I, Sha Muchao, as the organizer, have a small request. First, we should stop at the slightest touch, try not to hurt others, and each person present must take a turn. After everyone has had one turn, you may freely challenge others, of course, you may also refuse!" Sha Muchao said.

"Feel free, everyone."

"Brother Ma, I’ve heard your Chaotic Shadow Technique has advanced to the Fifth Stage, but I wonder how powerful it is—I suppose it’s not weak, right?"

"The Chaotic Shadow Technique is the untransmitted secret of my master. Its power is naturally extraordinary. Brother Zhou was able to compete with me on equal footing in the past. But now, I fear that’s no longer the case."

"Brother Ma, do you take me for spending the past six months sleeping? My Ghost Fire Soul Capture Palm Technique has also been cultivated to the pinnacle over the last half-year. It wouldn’t be difficult to break through your Chaotic Shadow Technique!"

"Hmph, isn’t that a bit too arrogant? Just with your Ghost Fire Soul Capture Palm Technique, you think you can break through my Chaotic Shadow Technique?"

"Unconvinced, shall we try?"

"Bring it on!"

As they chatted, the first pair to agree to a challenge walked into the middle of the martial arts training ground.

"Remember, the purpose today is only for exchange and learning, so let’s stop at the slightest touch and avoid harming the good atmosphere," Sha Muchao reminded with a smile.

"Don’t worry, I’ll be merciful!"

"Dream on about being merciful, you won’t have the opportunity."

Both men were at the Second Stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm, each a rising talent of the Phantom Divine Empire in recent years and a contender for the Black Dragon Ranking. When they clashed, neither would give ground easily.

Boom!

In the center of the field, the two had already engaged in battle.

The shorter young man with the surname Zhou had flickering green flames around his body like erratic ghost fires, whirling around him at will as if they could fly out and injure someone at any moment, incredibly imposing.

The young man with the surname Ma had a burly figure, yet his body skill was astonishing. At the moment, he was darting around Zhou lightning-fast, his figure appearing to split into countless shadows around Zhou, looking for an opportunity to strike a fatal blow.

Ma’s Chaotic Shadow Technique shared some similarities with the Spirit Light Shadow Transformation Secret Technique practiced by Ye Zhen, but the actual combat effects were completely different.

One was the Illusion Shadow Attack Technique, and the other was a pure Shadow Transformation.

"Ma Yi, who used the Chaotic Shadow Technique, had a record of defeating Martial Artists in the Third Stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm despite being of a lower level. Zhou Wei, who used the Ghost Fire Soul Capture Palm Technique, has not defeated opponents beyond his level, but he has killed Martial Artists of the same level. Both of their combat powers are incredibly astonishing, and it’s uncertain who will come out on top."

Bao Hong was well informed and began introducing them to Han Tai, Luluo, and Ye Zhen.

Han Tai was a bit dull by nature and not good with words, so he turned his gaze to Ye Zhen.

"I think Zhou Wei should win," Ye Zhen said.

"Why?"

Both Bao Hong and Han Tai showed a hint of confusion. The scene at the moment was in Ma Yi’s favor, and the reputation of the Chaotic Shadow Technique was very big.

"Ma Yi’s Chaotic Shadow Technique is extremely fierce, almost like a violent storm. But look at Zhou Wei, his Ghost Fire Soul Capture Palm Technique is executed flawlessly. The Ghost Fire swirling around his body protects him very thoroughly, making it hard for Ma Yi to break through Zhou Wei’s defense for the time being.

Most importantly, Zhou Wei’s Ghost Fire Soul Capture Palm Technique is both offensive and defensive. Although Ma Yi’s Chaotic Shadow Technique is fast, a slight flaw would invite the most fierce counterattack from Zhou Wei."

"Nonsense!" Wei Wuji, who was sitting nearby, began to mock Ye Zhen.

"Do you really know the fame of the Chaotic Shadow Technique, Zheng? Ma Yi’s master once faced four opponents with it and even killed one of them!

Moreover, although the Chaotic Shadow Technique is only a Middle-grade Earth Level Martial Skill, its power is close to that of an Upper-grade Earth Level. And Zhou Wei’s Ghost Fire Soul Capture Palm can barely be considered a Middle-grade Earth Level Palms Skill."

Having said that, Wei Wuji laughed at Ye Zhen again, "In the future, if you don’t know, then you should keep quiet! Don’t you know that you’ll embarrass yourself by speaking up?"

"Why are you insulting people?"

Han Tai rebuked Wei Wuji angrily, but Wei Wuji just smiled smugly, as if he had won a small victory.

Ye Zhen did not get angry but simply said indifferently, "Different Cultivation Technique Manuals have different Grades, indeed, but even the best manuals depend on who uses them!

The same manual can have entirely different effects when used by different people. If you don’t believe me, just wait and see."

"Hmph, as if I would believe you!"

"Junior Brother, we’re here to observe and exchange, not to engage in a war of words," Sha Muchao was a bit displeased with his junior brother.

In his view, arguing with a Martial Artist at the Peak of the Spirit Summoning Realm was degrading, wasn’t it?

But Sha Muchao was stunned soon after.

Boom!

A green shadow collided with a dark green Ghost Fire, producing a loud boom. The powerful shockwave spread out, causing the Ghost Fire circulating around Zhou Wei’s body to falter slightly.

Almost at the same time, Ma Yi was greatly pleased.

"Zhou Wei, try this move on for size!"

As he spoke, the myriad shadows cast by Ma Yi’s Chaotic Shadow Technique suddenly converged. In an instant, they began to spin like a whirlwind, increasing their speed. As they spun wildly, dozens of shadows coalesced into a green cone, hurtling towards Zhou Wei.

Where the green cone passed, it even generated a small tornado.

"Hmph, Zhou Wei is going to lose!" Wei Wuji snorted coldly, his gaze icily fixed on Ye Zhen.

"That’s not necessarily the case!"

Ye Zhen also let out a cold snort, his expression unchanged.

As the green shadow cone was about to blast Zhou Wei away, in that split second, the several Ghost Fires hovering around Zhou Wei suddenly merged into one, forming a massive Ghost Fire. As the astonishing momentum spread, with a flick of his hand, he met the green cone head-on.

"This is bad!"

Sha Muchao suddenly stood up and retreated rapidly.

Almost simultaneously, Ye Zhen pulled Luluo and grabbed Han Tai, as they too rapidly retreated. Only Wei Wuji remained still, waiting for Zhou Wei’s defeat.

Boom, boom, boom!

The giant Ghost Fire collided with the green cone, instantly exploding into nothingness. As the huge shockwave dissipated, a flicker of Ghost Fire slammed into Ma Yi’s chest.

Thud, thud, thud!

The clash of their powers produced a formidable shockwave that swept through the dining area in an instant.

The force of the explosion shattered dishes and spilled drinks everywhere. In an instant, Wei Wuji, who had stood still without moving, was drenched in a mix of food and drink, looking extremely bedraggled!

"Acknowledge defeat!"

Zhou Wei laughed heartily and retreated into the crowd.

Ma Yi, clenching his chest where a streak of blood had appeared, had a face filled with unwillingness. He had clearly been on the verge of victory, so how had it suddenly turned into defeat?

However, losing today was not a big deal. Losing in the Black Dragon Ranking battle would be a serious matter.

This outcome surprised more than half of the people, as the fame of the Chaotic Shadow Technique was significant. Bao Hong looked at Ye Zhen in astonishment. How could the judgement of a Martial Artist at the Peak of the Spirit Summoning Realm be more accurate than theirs from the Spirit Transformation Realm?

"Hey, who was it just now who said my cousin was talking nonsense? Wasn’t it you, Wei Wuji? Oh, covered in soup and meat juice, how did you end up looking like this?"

Ye Zhen didn’t speak, but Luluo was not willing to let go of the arrogant Wei Wuji.

"You..."

Before he could finish, a leaf soaked in soup that hung on his mustache fell into the mouth of Wei Wuji, whose face was already an iron blue, turning his expression into something especially spectacular!

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