Chapter 1298: Chapter 1298: Xu Nian’s Opponent
"Yes, her Innate Yin Body has been strengthened into an Innate Yin Evil Body. Someone must have infused her with Innate Yin Evil Qi. This constitution is extremely domineering; whether it’s a blessing or a curse is hard to say," Bai Tianhan said.
"Innate Yin Evil Body?" Xu Nian frowned.
The name seems somewhat sinister.
"If managed well, this constitution can become a powerful asset. If not, the Yin Evil Qi can backfire, turning her into a demon who kills without batting an eye," Bai Tianhan continued.
On hearing this, a flash of anger flickered in Xu Nian’s eyes.
Who infused Murong Xue with this Innate Yin Evil Qi?
Only the Tiancang Sect could have done this.
"It must be someone from Tiancang Sect. They forcibly altered Murong Xue’s fate to make her attractive to the Fuyao Sect," Bai Tianhan shook his head and said.
The killing intent in Xu Nian’s eyes grew stronger.
Tiancang Sect, indeed.
Time and again, they harmed Murong Xue.
If anything happens to Murong Xue in the future, he will make Tiancang Sect—and even Fuyao Sect—pay the price.
"In this match, Tiancang Sect’s Murong Xue wins. Let the contestants of the second match enter the arena," the President of the Emperor Chamber of Commerce announced.
Then two figures swiftly moved to the center of the arena.
These contestants were two loose cultivators.
They were equally matched in skill, both showing considerable strength.
In the end, a guy named Tie Kui gained the upper hand.
The third and fourth matches were fairly ordinary.
Until the fifth match, when Hong Xi entered the arena.
The whole crowd erupted once more.
Her opponent was also a loose cultivator.
This contestant was strong, having reached the peak of Gold Attribute Seventh Level Profound Argumentation.
In previous competitions, he also showed outstanding prowess.
Yet, unfortunately, this loose cultivator could not withstand even a single move from Hong Xi.
He was directly slain by a single slash of Hong Xi’s sword.
"Killing Scripture? She actually started cultivating it," Xu Nian remarked surprisedly.
The ruthlessness emanating from Hong Xi’s sword matched the aura described in the Killing Scripture perfectly.
"She must be severing emotions and desires. I wonder how many emotions and desires she has severed?" Xu Nian mused.
"Probably not many, just the beginning. However, this cultivation technique has many drawbacks," Bai Tianhan noted.
Xu Nian nodded.
Hong Xi choosing this path is truly ruthless.
Ruthless to others, even more ruthless to herself.
The audience gasped in shock.
Killed in one slash!
They clearly felt the change in the aura around Hong Xi.
That absolute coldness and ruthlessness sent shivers down their spines.
However, Hong Xi was indifferent to everyone’s gaze, swiftly left the arena, and turned away.
In the subsequent matches.
Jiang Shengtian and Shen Tu appeared one after another.
Their opponents were not even a match.
Both easily won, smoothly entering the top twenty-five.
In the tenth match, the loose cultivator who drew the same number as Xu Nian also entered.
"Looks like my opponent really changed. But who could it be?" Xu Nian laughed.
All of it was within his calculations.
"Bang!"
The loose cultivator eventually defeated his opponent, advancing to the top twenty-five.
Xu Nian was not surprised by this.
Since this guy agreed to switch, he must be an opponent he could defeat.
Soon, the eleventh match concluded.
The second round directly brought Xu Nian onto the stage.
"Master, I’ll be right back," Xu Nian said.
"Go ahead, show me your strength," Bai Tianhan smiled.
Xu Nian nodded and then dashed onto the stage amidst the cheers of the crowd.
His previous performances naturally attracted the attention of many.
So as soon as Xu Nian appeared, the surroundings erupted.
"Who do you think Xu Nian’s opponent will be? His original opponent is off the stage, which means someone is targeting him intentionally."
"Jiang Shengtian, Hong Xi, and Shen Tu have already fought. Among those remaining who can fight him, besides the Undying Devouring Sky Beast, are the Azure Dragon Clan’s Qing Feng and the White Tiger Clan’s Yun Bai."
"It’s either Qing Feng or Yun Bai. I bet it’s them."
"I think that the Undying Devouring Sky Beast is also a possibility."
...
Everyone around was speculating.
Xu Nian did not have any doubts.
Would the Undying Devouring Sky Beast actively challenge him?
Of course not.
Because the Undying Devouring Sky Beast was one of his avatars.
Thus, his opponent must be one of the Four Divine Beast families—Qing Feng or Yun Bai.
"Boom!"
Sure enough, as Xu Nian looked towards the direction of the Four Divine Beasts Clan.
A white figure dashed off the stands, landing heavily.
The entire stage shook violently.
"I don’t seem to have offended the White Tiger Clan, do I?" Xu Nian asked, looking at Yun Bai.
The newcomer was none other than Yun Bai, an absolute genius of the White Tiger Clan.
He killed the Vermilion Bird Clan’s Red Soil and the Xuanwu Clan’s Xuan Min.
But he did all that using the guise of the Undying Devouring Sky Beast.
These people shouldn’t know that the Undying Devouring Sky Beast is one of his avatars.
"Hmph, you haven’t offended us, but you’ve angered those you shouldn’t have. You might not know, but Jiang Sing was a brother I befriended. Your avatar Wang Dong killed him, so you’ll naturally accompany him in death," Yun Bai snorted coldly.
His eyes erupted with intense killing intent.
"Is that so?" Xu Nian laughed instantly.
So, it was because of him killing Wang Dong.
Today, it seems he will stand firm against the Four Divine Beasts Clan.
"Yes, it was indeed I who killed Jiang Sing. But do you think your strength is enough to avenge him?" Xu Nian sneered and asked.
"My White Tiger Clan, one of the Four Divine Beasts Clan, is more than enough to kill you," Yun Bai stepped forward.
His aura suddenly exploded.
The Earth Immortal Peak aura swept across the arena.
The Gold Attribute Profound Argumentation had already reached the height of the Eighth Level Heaven.
Eighth Level Heaven?
Xu Nian’s eyes showed a hint of surprise.
He didn’t expect Yun Bai to have already broken through to the Eighth Level Heaven.
The White Tiger Clan was naturally inclined towards gold, and Yun Bai had comprehended the strongest profound argumentation within the Gold Attribute, Mixed Element Piercing.
"Such a powerful gold attribute aura. This Eighth Level Heaven Mixed Element Piercing Profound Argumentation is terrifying; feels like even the hardest top-grade spiritual artifact can be pierced easily by him."
"Indeed. The White Tiger Clan is inherently gifted with gold, with a natural advantage in comprehending gold attributes, and coupled with the White Tiger Clan’s strong legacy, their strength surely rivals that of Ninth Level Heaven attribute powerhouses."
"The question is whether Xu Nian’s Divine Demon physique can withstand the White Tiger’s Mixed Element Piercing."
...
The crowd buzzed with discussions.
For a while, everyone was eagerly anticipating this duel.
The White Tiger Clan’s indomitable gold attribute versus Xu Nian’s unparalleled Divine Demon physique.
This battle would definitely be an extraordinary spectacle.
On the stands.
Hong Xi, with a cold expression, looked at Xu Nian in the arena, a trace of expectation in her eyes.
Jiang Shengtian, on the other hand, was sneering continuously.
"You might be eliminated before I even get a chance to fight. Someone as insignificant as you doesn’t deserve to face me," Jiang Shengtian sneered.
Murong Xue, at this moment, looked at Xu Nian with some concern.
For some reason, upon Xu Nian’s appearance, an unexplained tension arose within her heart.
"Xu Nian is doomed, Yun Bai’s strength is formidable," Qing Feng declared arrogantly.
The might of the Four Divine Beasts Clan was not something some humans could contend with.