Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 620 - 614 Mu Huang

Chapter 620: Chapter 614 Mu Huang

With a start, the rest was easier to manage. Young elites from various domains made their appearances, sometimes even with two or three challenges occurring simultaneously. The dazzling True Essence Flow reflected rainbow glimmers of light, and spectacular martial arts were frequently demonstrated, resplendent and unparalleled, while those not participating in challenges contentedly sipped tea and watched the matches.

"Leng Feng of the Thunder Marsh Domain, challenges Xue Lingzi of the Yunlan Domain."

Not many rounds later, Xue Lingzi was challenged. It had to be understood that the Yunlan Domain was inherently weaker, and the Xuantian Sect wasn’t particularly renowned on the continent, so being challenged was quite normal.

Leng Feng had some reputation in the Thunder Marsh Domain, and this time he had come to test his skills. Ensuring he kept it safe, he still chose the weakest, the Yunlan Domain, to start with.

Although Xue Lingzi seemed strong, he was, after all, from the Yunlan Domain, so his strength was presumably not that impressive.

"Ye Xuan, do you think our eldest senior brother is in danger?" Fei Yue turned to Ye Xuan and asked.

"Not too sure, but seeing how calm our eldest senior brother looks, he probably won’t have any problems." Ye Xuan wasn’t a deity; he couldn’t predict the outcome of the fight before it even started.

So all he could do was guess.

"Spiritual Void Flying Crane!"

Without much idle talk, the platform came alive as the match began. Leng Feng’s saber skill was not simple; right from the start, along with his movement technique, he executed an extremely sharp slash aiming to settle the fight in one strike, trying to catch Xue Lingzi before he had stabilized his stance.

In the face of such a surprise attack, Xue Lingzi’s expression changed slightly, but he was not at all panicked.

Clang!

Though the slash seemed elusive, Xue Lingzi caught it firmly; his own slicing was simple but fast and powerful, and very accurate.

Cling clang clash!

Both combatants used sabers, so this clash was a contest between saber wielders. The two blades collided continuously, sparking dazzling sparks, making it impossible to see their figures.

"Be defeated!"

Leng Feng, eager to win, followed up with relentless attacks, slicing directly at Xue Lingzi’s vital midsection, completely abandoning defense.

"Here’s his chance."

Ye Xuan’s eyes shone briefly; he thought this must be what Xue Lingzi had been waiting for.

As expected, Xue Lingzi seized his moment, suddenly switched his attack, and with the saber in his left hand, he traced a blood-red arc through the air.

This slash, with a tricky angle, bypassed Leng Feng’s offensive and launched an almost fatal counterattack.

Psh!

A slash wound appeared on Leng Feng’s right hand, no longer able to hold onto his treasured saber, which clanged as it fell to the ground.

"Eh, he actually won!"

Some were slightly surprised.

"Unexpectedly, there are masters in the Yunlan Domain. This Xue Lingzi must be the top expert of the Yunlan Domain."

"Probably, but even as the top expert, the strength isn’t anything exceptional, not enough to change Yunlan Domain’s overall weak situation."

The crowd murmured, all comments and judgments.

"It’s my turn to go up!"

Just as Xue Lingzi came down, Fei Yue was eager to try. She wanted to strike while the iron was hot and make a name for the Yunlan Domain.

"Alright, don’t be nervous. You have a great chance to win."

Ye Xuan nodded.

With a ’whoosh,’ Fei Yue landed on the platform and her voice spread out, "Fei Yue of the Yunlan Domain challenges Yin Zongli of the Spirit Light Domain."

As soon as she finished speaking, it left quite a few people stunned.

"It’s the Yunlan Domain again. It seems they want to strike while the iron is hot, but we’ll see if they’re capable."

Many understood Fei Yue’s intentions, but having a plan was one thing; the strength to realize it was another.

"Hmph, challenging me?"

Yin Zongli was somewhat displeased. He considered himself strong, and being challenged was undoubtedly a sign of disrespect, especially by someone from the Yunlan Domain, aligned with Ye Xuan. Naturally, he was even more irritated.

Certainly, Ye Xuan was meddling behind this.

"Woman, choosing me isn’t smart. I’m someone who doesn’t go easy on women either."

Yin Zongli swept onto the platform, his gaze becoming heavier.

"No need. I will defeat you fairly and take your spot as a seeded contestant." Fei Yue responded in kind.

"Arrogant!"

Yin Zongli’s gaze darkened, "Just like that Ye fellow, you have the same arrogance. I’ve decided, I’m not going to beat you easily in this match. I’m going to slowly humiliate you, toy with you."

"Enough talk, Waning Moon Slash!"

Fei Yue’s eyes were sharp; she gathered her energy, tightened her abdomen, and with her right foot stepping diagonally, her long saber grazed the ground. She executed a slash that drew a crescent as incomplete as the waning moon.

"Trifling trick!"

Yin Zongli leaped high into the air, his leg sweeping out in a long arc, like a whipping belt, shattering the saber light.

Seeing this scene, Fei Yue’s expression changed as she swung her saber again, sending out a crescent-like blade light.

Yin Zongli dodged the blade light, and the two began to engage in close combat, with their offensive blows constantly bursting in the air and creating deafening noises.

"Fei Yue, this Yin Zongli must be utilizing a special cultivation technique. His vitality is incredibly stable and denser than that of ordinary people, hence his strong attacks. However, he is somewhat underestimating you right now. I think you should focus on defense for now, primarily harassing him with your attacks. It’s best to enrage him; that way, you’ll have a chance for a fatal strike," Ye Xuan secretly messaged Fei Yue.

Initially startled, Fei Yue nodded slightly after a moment. She had complete trust in Ye Xuan. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have chosen Yin Zongli as her opponent.

Stabilizing her stance, Fei Yue began focusing on defense, with cautious attacks that occasionally caught Yin Zongli off guard, leaving him with minor, non-threatening wounds.

The fight continued for thirty to forty rounds, with no clear victor still in sight.

However, Yin Zongli was now furious, his body marked with small wounds inflicted by Fei Yue’s stealthy assaults. When he realized Fei Yue was no easy prey, he decided to wait for her to make a move so he could deliver a fatal counter. But, he found no such opportunity.

"Damn you, wench! Take my Great Desolate Tiger Wolf Fist!"

Unable to hold back any longer, Yin Zongli’s entire body erupted with True Yuan, like a mountain torrent, hurling a wolf-like, tiger-like punch at Fei Yue. This punch carried a whiff of desperation.

"Is this the chance for a fatal strike?"

Recalling Ye Xuan’s words, Fei Yue calmed herself. While charging her saber skill, she meticulously observed Yin Zongli for vulnerabilities. In such an enraged state, opponents often left many openings.

"I found it."

Fei Yue’s eyes lit up. Just as Ye Xuan had predicted, this was her opportunity for a fatal strike.

Wielding her saber, a full moon appeared in front of Fei Yue, composed entirely of blade light. In the moment the full moon took shape, the blade flashed past Yin Zongli’s side.

And Yin Zongli’s tiger-wolf punch also barely missed Fei Yue.

The next moment, a bloodstain appeared on Yin Zongli’s neck, merely skin-deep and not life-threatening.

"That kid."

At that moment, on the high platform, Yu, with her lush features, displayed a trace of amusement. She suddenly looked at Ye Xuan with a smile, her gaze profound.

"It seems the lady has noticed."

Ye Xuan was not surprised. It was no astonishment for someone of Martial Saint caliber like Yu to see through his secret message.

"You’ve lost."

On the platform, Fei Yue’s pretty face bore a captivating smile, having secured the seed contestant position.

"Impossible, how could I lose!"

Yin Zongli appeared utterly devastated. Losing to Ye Xuan was already a huge blow in his life, and now he had even lost to a woman associated with Ye Xuan.

It was too much to bear.

"Lost is lost, why the useless talk?"

Fei Yue was unapologetically blunt. Yin Zongli had treated them poorly back at the inn. Given that, why should she hold back now?

"How dare you!"

Just then, a thunderous shout erupted from the other side of the platform, followed by a burly figure landing on it, eyes darkly fixated on Fei Yue.

"You seem to be in cahoots with that Ye Xuan, hmm? This match was mere luck for you. I challenge you now, do you dare to accept?"

The figure was none other than Mu Huang.

"You challenge me?"

Fei Yue paused in surprise. Mu Huang was already a seed contestant, challenging her was clearly picking a fight.

According to the rules, if both contenders in a match were seed contestants, the loser would be eliminated, and their spot would be left open for others to vie for.

Ordinarily, this situation wouldn’t occur, yet a furious Mu Huang didn’t care for such norms.

"Sister, you have already fought one match. Go rest; I’ll handle this next one."

At that moment, Ye Xuan stood up from his seat and leapt onto the platform.

"You? Excellent, I’ve been waiting for you."

Seeing Ye Xuan step forward, Mu Huang grinned, hoping to deal with Ye Xuan directly. Unexpectedly, Ye Xuan had voluntarily given him this chance.

"Mu Huang, dispose of this kid for me."

Yin Zongli, with a ferocious face, blamed Ye Xuan for his fall from grace. Back in Blood River Valley, Ye Xuan had nearly taken his life, and now a woman had humiliated him. More than Fei Yue, he detested Ye Xuan.

"Don’t worry."

A chill flashed in Mu Huang’s eyes; on this platform, anything short of killing was of no consequence.

"Be careful."

Fei Yue whispered a warning to Ye Xuan before stepping down from the platform.

"Kid, let’s see your reckless skills."

Mu Huang sneered coldly and then suddenly roared. A terrifying Demonic Qi churned around his body, and in an instant, his skin took on a bronze hue. Spine-chilling bone spikes extended from his back, and he grew taller, transforming into a monstrous, demonic shape, exuding malevolence that seemed to disgust the very heavens and earth.