Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 265: Regret

Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Regret

Ling Chen’s eyes also flashed with a hint of surprise.

He had wanted to see what was so special about the Death Spirit Body, but he hadn’t expected Jiang Wusheng to concede so straightforwardly.

"It seems he wants to conserve his strength. But what for? Could it be to confront True Martial Academy?"

Ling Chen was full of doubts.

From the perspective of cultivation level, the students from True Martial Academy were the strongest.

With Taiwu Academy’s strength, they had virtually no chance of winning against True Martial Academy.

Right at that moment, Jiang Wusheng’s gaze suddenly shifted towards the observation platform of True Martial Academy.

As their eyes met, Ling Chen immediately sensed the murderous intent in Jiang Wusheng’s smile.

"Is he targeting me?"

Ling Chen’s heart sank.

To take him on, he’d actually rather Taiwu Academy lose a round than to reveal his true strength.

Could it be that he’s truly confident that he won’t encounter any other strong competitors before facing True Martial Academy, and thus risk exposing his capabilities?

"The first match, Heavenly Sound Academy versus Taiwu Academy, Heavenly Sound Academy wins!"

Xiao Yun announced in a loud voice.

Next up was Tianluo Academy versus True Martial Academy.

The students from True Martial Academy had overwhelming strength, with the weakest among them being stronger than the strongest from Tianluo Academy.

Naturally, True Martial Academy only needed to send out Zi Lingyang to sweep through Tianluo Academy.

"Point-based competition, second round, third match, Netherworld Academy versus True Martial Academy."

"Please send out the first participant from both academies!"

Xiao Yun’s voice echoed.

At this moment, almost everyone’s gaze turned towards True Martial Academy’s observation platform.

That’s because the first participant from True Martial Academy was none other than Ling Chen, the team captain of True Martial Academy and at the ninth level of Spirit Sea Realm!

Previously, when Ling Chen made his debut, it was as if a king from the Palace Mansion Realm had descended from the sky, indeed dazzling many onlookers.

They also wanted to see what was so special about this guy who cultivated both Divine Soul and Spiritual Power and how he had become the captain of True Martial Academy?

Soon, the two participants were in position above the Star River.

Ling Chen still entered the stage on his Telekinetic Spiritual Weapon.

Netherworld Academy’s first contestant was none other than the bald man, Yuan Hong.

Back in Netherworld Academy, the two had clashed.

Yuan Hong was defeated back then, but he had only utilized the Spiritual Power of the ninth level of Spirit Sea Realm!

"Junior Brother Ling, I’m going to use all my strength this time, be careful."

Yuan Hong patted his bald head and laughed heartily.

Originally, he was just a substitute player.

However, because a member of Netherworld Academy had previously offended Zi Lingyang, that member was then intimidated by Zi Lingyang into refusing to participate in the competition.

This was how Yuan Hong got his chance to compete.

"Senior Brother Yuan, just do your best!"

Ling Chen smiled.

That this guy actually reminded him to be careful left quite a good impression in his heart.

Seeing this rather amicable scene, the observing cultivators also showed smiles on their faces.

This didn’t seem like a cruel Eight Palaces martial arts competition but rather an internal sparring match between students within the academy.

"Begin!"

Following Xiao Yun’s command, the match officially started.

"Boom!"

Earth-yellow Spiritual Power surged out of Yuan Hong.

Knowing that Ling Chen was also an intermediate Divine Thought Master, he certainly didn’t dare to be negligent and immediately used Spiritual Power to create a defensive layer around himself.

After all, attacks from a Divine Thought Master’s Divine Soul Telekinesis were incredibly fast.

Even though his physical body was stronger than others, he didn’t dare to directly withstand an attack from the Divine Soul Telekinesis at the Peak of the Reality Realm!

"Junior Brother Ling, be careful!"

As soon as his words fell, Yuan Hong’s hands each manifested a black boxing glove.

They were clearly lower-grade Spiritual Weapons.

"Boom!"

Spiritual Power converged within his legs; Yuan Hong moved his feet and directly unleashed a high-grade Body Technique Xuanling Technique, rushing explosively towards Ling Chen.

Due to his formidable physical strength, his speed was indeed not slow.

Also because of his physical strength, he favored close combat.

Watching Yuan Hong charging at him, Ling Chen remained still in his original place, waiting until Yuan Hong closed in. At that moment, a bright light flashed in his hand, and a black longsword appeared out of thin air.

It was also a low-grade Spiritual Weapon.

"Be careful!"

Yuan Hong let out a thunderous roar, his fists wrapped in earthy yellow Spiritual Power, and bombarded towards Ling Chen.

"Good!"

Ling Chen didn’t dodge at all, infusing his Spiritual Power into the black longsword and slashing directly at Yuan Hong’s fist.

It was a clear case of a head-on confrontation!

"Clang!"

The sword and fist collided, emitting a sound like the clash of metal.

The powerful force erupted, whipping up a surge of air that swept outwards in all directions.

Both of them were forced back by ten feet.

"How come your Spiritual Power is so strong?"

Yuan Hong exclaimed in astonishment.

He was currently utilizing Spiritual Power comparable to the early stages of the second layer of the Primordial Pill Realm, a force that was definitely beyond what could be compared to the ninth layer of the Spirit Sea Realm from last time.

Yet, Ling Chen was able to take it head-on.

Without being outdone by him!

The last time, Ling Chen’s Spiritual Power was clearly only around the ninth layer of the Spirit Sea Realm.

But now, it had actually reached the late stages of the first layer!

Ling Chen laughed heartily and said, "If you can hide your true abilities, can’t I hide mine?"

"Yes!"

Yuan Hong nodded his head.

He stimulated his Spiritual Power and charged again at Ling Chen, engaging in battle.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

Then, the two fought wildly, completely engaging in close combat without even using a Spirit Art.

Relying entirely on their physical bodies, Spiritual Weapons, and Spiritual Power!

Watching this scene, many were dumbstruck.

Not to mention the Primordial Pill Realm Cultivators, even the Spirit Sea Realm Cultivators would generally not opt for such a primitive method of combat.

That was something only the Cultivators of the Qi Condensation Realm would use.

To think that esteemed Primordial Pill Realm Cultivators would display the style of the Qi Condensation Realm made the onlookers wryly smile.

"This battle between the two is quite unique!"

On the Observation Platform, Xu Qing said with a laugh.

All the battles before were almost about comparing Spirit Arts.

But here, these two didn’t use Spirit Arts at all; it was purely the most primitive form of hand-to-hand combat!

However, having seen too many battles of Spirit Arts, watching such primitive fighting now actually held a peculiar interest.

Other Palace Masters from the Academic Palaces also showed smiles on their faces.

Li Xuan, the Palace Master of Xuantian Academy, looked surprised and said, "I didn’t expect that this Ling Chen is an all-rounder! Not only does he cultivate Spiritual Power and Divine Soul, but he’s also cultivated his physical body?"

Yuan Hong’s bulky size made it obvious that he must have practiced some sort of Body Refining Technique.

Ling Chen, appearing quite normal, was matching entirely equally in combat with Yuan Hong, who utilized early-stage Spiritual Power of the second layer of the Primordial Pill Realm.

Clearly, Ling Chen’s physical body was also extraordinary!

"Heh!"

Zhao Tianwu sneered and said, "I think Ling Chen is too foolish. If he had focused all his energy on one aspect, he might have achieved great success already. How could it come to this, where he’s mediocre in all three aspects? I fear he’ll fade into the crowd in the future!"

"Yes, Master Mo, why don’t you give some advice? Greedy to swallow more than one can chew!"

Qi Min sighed.

"Yes, such a shame for such a promising young talent!"

Other Palace Masters chimed in with their agreement.

Mo Han inwardly smiled bitterly.

He did want to give Ling Chen some advice, but Ling Chen wouldn’t listen to him!

The newcomer who joined the Academy for less than a year could even slay a third layer Primordial Pill Realm Cultivator with a Spiritual Body?

Was such genius really something he could persuade as a Palace Master?