Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Huangfu Qing!

Talk about enemies crossing paths!

Huangfu Qing is carrying a priceless treasure and his strength is nothing to scoff at.

He came here to compete for the Celestial Essence Spirit Fruit; if he gets it, his power will surely rise significantly.

If this were outside, honestly, Xu Yang would definitely reveal his identity to stop him from getting it.

But here…

The thought flashed by, gone in an instant!

Getting the Celestial Essence Spirit Fruit and leaving is the best bet.

Xu Yang drew a deep breath, forcing himself not to think of Huangfu Qing anymore, as if he were a stranger!

Under the spirit tree, things grew silent thanks to Huangfu Qing's arrival.

Everyone was quietly preparing!

And then!

Splash!

The Celestial Qian Spirit Tree shuddered fiercely, divine light bursting forth!

Splendid spirit light erupted like a geyser from the ocean floor, surging like a tidal wave, tearing apart heaven and earth, spreading across tens of thousands of feet.

Even at the entrance, one could see the distant sky swallowed up in multicolored spirit light!

Earth-shaking!

All looked up at once.

The massive umbrella-like canopy swayed madly; nine flawless fruits quivered lightly, as if the next moment they'd drop right down.

"They're ripe!"

Everyone braced themselves.

Nine vague, illusory platforms rapidly turned solid, manifesting as real spirit platforms.

Five breaths later.

The violent surge suddenly froze!

Dead silence reigned between heaven and earth!

Suddenly.

One figure after another shot skyward, each a Myriad Manifestations Realm Perfection expert who believed themselves worthy of the fight.

Their formidable aura shattered the stillness.

"Get lost!"

"That Celestial Essence Spirit Fruit is mine!"

"Hmph, you think you can contest with me?"

"Kill!"

...

Midair, the contest had already broken out!

Some were instantly suppressed, plummeting in disgrace, and it was safe to say their hopes of snatching a fruit were dead!

Others seized the initiative, stepping onto platforms early, tense with vigilance!

Xu Yang naturally zeroed in on the closest one!

"A mere Late Stage of Myriad Phenomena dares to fight for this? courting death!"

A middle-aged man shared Xu Yang's target, sneering coldly and hurling a fist at him.

Xu Yang's face didn't change; he casually threw out a punch in return!

Bang!

The middle-aged man screamed, falling out of the fight!

This scene shocked both the contenders above and the onlooking martial artists below!

"That old geezer's crazy strong!"

"Definitely not a pushover!"

"To suppress a Myriad Manifestations Perfection with one punch—must've misjudged him! Maybe he really has a shot!"

...

Amidst the chatter, none atop the platforms slowed down.

Xu Yang flashed to the outside of a spirit platform.

Just as he prepared to enter, his heart lurched!

A sharp aura came slashing from behind!

Xu Yang's expression didn't flinch, and he dodged with lightning speed.

Boom!

The attack missed.

"Old man is pretty fast, huh."

"Get the hell out!"

The cold shout followed instantly!

Xu Yang turned to look, his face darkening!

It was Huangfu Qing!

"What? Not convinced?" Huangfu Qing was domineering and arrogant, baring his teeth in an icy smile at Xu Yang!

At this moment, seeing Huangfu Qing locked onto this route, none of the martial artists dared get close, all turning away to compete for the other eight!

"Wouldn't dare!"

Xu Yang forced out a thin smile and turned away!

Though he was pissed, now wasn't the time to break cover.

Huangfu Qing glanced at Xu Yang's retreating back, frowning slightly: "This old man's really something, even made me feel a chill just now..."

Even the Asura Blood Book had just given him a faint warning!

But he didn't dwell on it, merely shook his head, casually stepped onto the spirit platform, and watched coldly from the sidelines!

Elsewhere.

Xu Yang locked onto another spirit platform again.

As he approached, the martial artist already there had just defeated a third challenger with blistering speed!

Clearly, his strength was formidable!

Seeing Xu Yang, his eyes narrowed and he sneered, "Old bastard, my advice—get out while you can!"

Xu Yang said nothing, bluntly swinging a palm!

"Hmph, asking for death!"

The opponent's face darkened, snorted coldly, coiled his palm into a fist, punching like lightning; the savage force made the platform's very space tremble, booming deafeningly!

Just as their moves were about to collide, the opponent's face suddenly changed; he'd seen the strange vortex in Xu Yang's palm, and the hint of catastrophic tribulation filling the air made his scalp crawl!

"Shit!"

He instinctively tried to retreat.

But Xu Yang gave him no chance—his palm shot out like a thunderbolt!

Bam!

The martial artist on the platform screamed miserably as if struck by lightning.

He'd been knocked right off by a single palm!

The crowd was dumbfounded!

"Hiss!"

"This old guy's ridiculously strong!"

"Damn, we totally underestimated him!"

"With power like that, claiming that seat is just a formality!"

"Didn't expect a dark horse to show up!"

...

Xu Yang stood tall on the platform, eyes sweeping the crowd; the few martial artists yet to secure platforms met his gaze, all feeling a chill, not daring step forth!

The warning was fresh!

None present could say they were stronger than the one Xu Yang had just blasted off, and that guy hadn't lasted a palm—unless they had a death wish.

As for the few still capable, they'd already claimed platforms with ease!

Across from Huangfu Qing, Huangfu Qing grinned with a chilling, sinister coldness that made one's hair stand on end!

Xu Yang frowned and quickly shifted his gaze.

"Hope nothing goes wrong!"

"He shouldn't recognize me!"

Xu Yang muttered to himself, low and quiet.

A quarter hour passed in a flash!

Boom!

The Celestial Qian Spirit Tree shuddered violently!

Nine fruits dropped, landing squarely on the spirit platforms!

No one could intervene in the exchange!

The nine who held the platforms each got a Celestial Essence Spirit Fruit, drawing jealous stares from all!

The martial artists below who missed out could only sigh in disappointment!

Some went further, eyes flickering with ill intent!

Xu Yang felt the Celestial Essence Spirit Fruit; its boundless energy sent even him reeling in awe!

It even surpassed the Ten Thousand Forms Spirit Tribulation Pattern!

Xu Yang silently exclaimed, 'The rumors are true!'

He quickly pocketed the Celestial Essence Spirit Fruit, leaped off without pause, and sped for the exit.

In the crowd, four pairs of eyes met, trading icy smiles; they acted unconcerned and parted in separate directions.

Similar scenes happened in other places too!

"As expected, they've come."

Xu Yang's eyes flashed as he raced ahead, a cold smile curling on his lips.

Saves him the trouble of seeking them out himself.

A few breaths later.

He stopped abruptly, turned around to face the empty world and said coolly, "Well, do I need to invite you out, honored guests?"

His words hung in the air for several moments of silence.

But soon, four auras surged up from four directions at once.

Swish swish swish!!

Four Myriad Manifestations Realm Perfection martial artists encircled Xu Yang.

One of them was the same man who'd been slapped off by Xu Yang earlier!

Another, like Xu Yang, had managed to grab a Celestial Essence Spirit Fruit!

Facing the four, even Xu Yang was surprised!

Up to now, he hadn't noticed any interaction between these four—they'd seemed like strangers!

Who'd have guessed they were in it together!

They were clearly old hands at this.

"This old guy's tough—finish this fast!"

One barked harshly, taking the lead!

The four were absolute, no nonsense!

One of them even whipped out three Divine Weapons in one throw!

Blade, sword, and a bead!

All were sixth-tier Divine Weapons, radiating fierce, terrifying force!

"Detonate!"

The middle-aged man's face twisted into a cruel grin and he barked savagely!