Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 255: Walking on Air

Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Walking on Air

At this moment, competitors from the other seven great academies also cast their glances over.

Their gazes carried a mocking undertone.

True Martial Academy could still participate in the Eight Palaces Martial Meeting, but it was no longer favored.

It wasn’t too bad in the previous sessions, but now even Taiyi Academy had begun to blatantly discriminate.

"Your observation platform is quite unique, truly one of a kind!"

A young man from Tianluo Academy feigned surprise as he spoke.

This person was none other than Qin Feiyang of Tianluo Academy.

Back when Tianluo and True Martial Academies exchanged, he had participated, defeating his opponent Ye Xun decisively, of course.

Although at that time Ling Chen demonstrated terrifying strength, defeating He Mu and Ye Zhenzhen in succession.

However, he had since advanced to the late stage of the Primordial Pill Realm and also mastered the Heavenly Spirit Technique, thus he didn’t fear Ling Chen.

The other competitors burst into roaring laughter.

Only He Mu had a somewhat solemn expression, his eyes still carrying a trace of fear.

Unlike the others, he had witnessed Ling Chen’s terrifying strength firsthand; even his father, the He Family Patriarch of the prestigious Tianluo Prefecture, was defeated by Ling Chen.

Even though he too had now advanced to the late stage of the Primordial Pill Realm and, with the Super Spiritual Body — Wind Spirit Body, was a match for the middle stage of the Primordial Pill Realm third level, the shadow Ling Chen left on him had not completely dissipated.

Hearing Qin Feiyang’s undisguised mockery, Wan Er and the others glared at him angrily.

To this, Qin Feiyang only grew more smug.

Ling Chen looked towards the main observation platform and saw a faint smile on the Palace Masters’ lips, glancing over here inadvertently. He immediately understood, this was intentional!

"Alright, take your seats!"

Ling Chen spoke.

Hearing this, Wan Er and the others, though resentful, nevertheless took their seats as instructed.

After all, Ling Chen was now the team captain of True Martial Academy, and the Palace Master had already stated that once here, everything was to follow Ling Chen’s arrangements.

"There’s no need for idle talk now. When we meet them in the competition, let our strength do the talking and shut them up!"

Ling Chen spoke calmly.

Yet there was an implicit chill in his tone.

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

Just then, on the main observation platform, Palace Master Xu Qing of Taiyi Academy stood up and walked to the front, his voice echoing.

Everyone immediately fell silent.

"I, Palace Master Xu Qing of Taiyi Academy!"

"First of all, on behalf of Taiyi Academy, I welcome everyone’s arrival!"

"Secondly, I wish the talents from all the great academies traveling from afar the best of achievements!"

"Lastly, I declare, the Eight Palaces Martial Meeting begins!"

With the fall of Xu Qing’s voice, thunderous cheers erupted from both banks of the Xingluo River, countless faces flushed with excitement.

As the cheering subsided, Xu Qing continued, "Next, I will announce the competition rules. This Eight Palaces Martial Meeting will adopt a brand-new format that will certainly be a feast for the eyes!"

"A new format?"

The observing crowd was first taken aback, then held their breath in rapt attention, eyes filled with expectation now converging on Xu Qing.

Feeling the suddenly heated atmosphere in the air, Xu Qing slowly began, "This time, we call the format the ’Continuous Challenge System,’ a format we meticulously crafted!"

"Do you want to witness a prodigy defeating five talents in succession?

Do you want to see unrestricted battles of life and death?

That’s right, everything you wish for is here!

This Eight Palaces Martial Meeting will be absolutely thrilling,

Don’t miss it as you pass by!"

"This guy should really become an auctioneer instead; what a waste of talent!"

Ling Chen joked.

With just a few sentences, he had brought the atmosphere on site to a climax!

Next, Xu Qing began to detail the rules of this Martial Meeting.

What would usually be a dull explanation of the rules became absolutely enthralling under Xu Qing’s eloquent speech.

Even Ling Chen and the other cultivators who were already aware of the rules were listening intently.

After the rules were explained, it was time to introduce the Palace Masters and competitors of the major academies.

What especially interested Ling Chen and his peers was that the high-level officials and talented students from Wangxing and Jiangxing Academies had all come to observe.

Even before the competition had begun, the atmosphere, stirred up by Xu Qing’s provocation, reached a series of climaxes.

"The Palace Master of Taiyi Academy is really a damn genius!"

Chen Yichen couldn’t help but curse.

By the time Palace Master Xu Qing had finished the introductions, many people felt as if they were still longing for more.

"Alright, no more pointless chatter, let’s officially start the tournament of the Eight Palaces!"

With that, Xu Qing returned to his seat.

"Swoosh!"

A blue streak of light shot from a distance and then hovered in the middle of the Star Luo River.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Xiao Yun, the Deputy Palace Master of the Taiyi Academy. I will be presiding over this tournament of the Eight Palaces!"

Xiao Yun was dressed in a water-blue long robe, with a faint smile appearing on his face.

"Captains of the eight great academies, please come forward to draw lots!"

Xiao Yun announced loudly.

"Swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh!"

Seven sounds of cutting through the air were heard, and seven streaks of light burst forth from the observation platform for the competitors.

These were indeed the captains of the seven great academies!

They were:

Qin Shi, the captain of the Xuantian Academy.

Lin Fuyao, the captain of the Taiyi Academy.

Shen Xiao, the captain of the Heavenly Sound Academy.

Jiang Wusheng, the captain of the Taiwu Academy.

Wu Jing, the captain of the Mighty Martial Academy.

Su Muyu, the captain of the Tianluo Academy

And Luo Yue, the captain of the Netherworld Academy!

Among the seven, the lowest was at the Primordial Pill Realm double layer mid-stage!

Looking at these seven peerless geniuses radiating with spiritual power, countless people showed an envious look.

To be so dazzling is what life is all about!

"Where is the captain of the True Martial Academy?"

Xiao Yun, with a smile on his face, scanned the seven individuals before frowning slightly.

"Perhaps the captain of True Martial Academy won’t be able to make it?"

Jiang Wusheng said with a faint smile.

They had already inquired about the captains of the various academies the day before.

When they learned that True Martial Academy had actually appointed someone at the Spirit Sea Realm as their captain, they were first shocked and then found it utterly laughable.

Had True Martial Academy given up on itself?

Xiao Yun looked towards the observation platform of True Martial Academy.

He saw a young man stand up and walk to the edge of the platform.

"Spirit Sea Realm nine-layer?"

Xiao Yun was stunned, then he understood what Jiang Wusheng meant.

Without being at the Primordial Pill Realm, one cannot fly in the air. This captain of True Martial Academy was indeed extraordinary!

He couldn’t help but glance at Mo Han.

The gaze of the seven captains also turned towards Ling Chen.

They wanted to see how someone within the Spirit Sea Realm could reach the middle of the Star Luo River.

"Seriously?"

"A kid from the Spirit Sea Realm can also be a captain?"

"It’s ridiculous, aren’t all the students from the other academies at least in the Primordial Pill Realm?"

...

A simple lottery draw managed to pause the entire tournament of the Eight Palaces?

This scene was truly baffling.

Feeling the gazes from all directions converging on him, Ling Chen gave a slight smile.

Just as Mo Han thought Ling Chen was about to reveal his Primordial Pill Realm strength, he saw Ling Chen lightly step down and jump towards the water beneath the observation platform.

"One doesn’t need to jump into the river and ’commit suicide’ just because they can’t fly, right?"

Many people burst into roaring laughter.

Indeed, as Palace Master Xu Qing said, this tournament of the Eight Palaces was truly filled with excitement!

However, just as the laughter had begun to leave people’s mouths, Ling Chen’s figure astonishingly appeared in their line of sight.

He did not use any spiritual power, but simply took steps lightly and easily.

"Stepping on air?!"

Countless cultivators exclaimed in amazement.