Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

The moment Jiang Chen unleashed his sword, its peerless, brilliant aura became the sole focus of everyone on Celestial Burial Holy Mountain. All eyes were drawn to it.

This battle was even more captivating than the clash between Long Jingyun and Gai Shi!

RUMBLE!

The blinding Sword Aura erupted, tearing fissures into the void itself.

The sight was enough to make one’s heart pound in terror!

But when the sword strike met no resistance, advancing unstoppably and cutting down Master Ouyang with the ease of crushing a dead branch, everyone’s eyes went wide in utter disbelief.

"He... he lost?"

"That was an expert at the Third Stage of the Human King Realm! Jiang Chen actually killed him?"

"I... I feel like I’m dreaming. To kill a Third Stage Human King Realm expert while at the Union Palace Realm... could he be another Gai Shi?"

"No! When Gai Shi killed a Third Stage Human King Realm expert, he was already at the Union Palace Realm Ninth Stage. Jiang Chen just broke through to the Union Palace Realm Eighth Stage. I’m afraid his talent is even greater than Gai Shi’s!"

"Greater than Gai Shi? That’s impossible, right?"

The entire Celestial Burial Holy Mountain was in an uproar.

Since ancient times...

A Human King was a king among men!

The title was synonymous with power!

Any expert who could defeat someone in the Human King Realm while still in the Union Palace Realm could be called a peerless prodigy!

As for killing an expert at the Third Stage of the Human King Realm while at the Eighth Stage of the Union Palace Realm...

That was no longer a peerless prodigy, but a world-defying monster of a talent!

Just like Gai Shi and Long Jingyun, both had records of killing experts at the Third Stage of the Human King Realm.

Especially Jiang Chen.

He was only at the Eighth Stage of the Union Palace Realm!

’That kid is actually this strong?’ Long Jingyun’s expression shifted.

Gai Shi’s lips curled into a smirk as he said lightly, "You’d better be careful. I’m afraid you won’t be holding on to that second-place spot on the Human Venerable List for much longer!"

"In your dreams!"

Long Jingyun let out a cold laugh. "I admit I underestimated him before, but it’s absolutely impossible for him to defeat me!"

"Heh..."

Gai Shi smiled faintly.

His gaze, however, fell upon the sword-wielding youth. A flicker of battle intent appeared in Gai Shi’s eyes.

Of course, it was just a flicker.

With his current strength, he no longer cared much for clashes with the geniuses of the Eastern Continent. His sights were already set on the heart of the Qiankun Continent, a place where geniuses gathered—Zhongzhou!

In Gai Shi’s view, that was the only stage worthy of him.

He looked at Long Jingyun with a smile and said, "Looks like I’m the one getting the last laugh in today’s conflict!"

Gai Shi and Jiang Chen had joined forces against Master Ouyang and Long Jingyun.

Now, Master Ouyang had died at Jiang Chen’s hands.

This struggle had naturally concluded with Jiang Chen and Gai Shi as the victors!

Seeing the smiling Gai Shi beside him, Long Jingyun seethed with such rage that he wanted to bite Jiang Chen to death. Fury blazed around him like an inferno. His venomous gaze, filled with grinding hatred, fixed on Jiang Chen. "Jiang Chen, I will tear you to pieces!"

......

HUUU!

Jiang Chen let out a long breath.

Breaking through mid-battle was a desperate gamble, a strategy of forcing himself into a corner to find a path to survival.

Fortunately, he had finally succeeded!

"Master Ouyang is dead. Anyone else who wants to take this Spirit Liquid from me, feel free to step up!" Jiang Chen declared, flicking his sword with a sharp cry.

The Spirit-Slaying Sword in his hand hummed, and sharp Sword Qi poured from its blade.

It formed a long dragon of Sword Qi.

After circling several times above his head, it shot back into the sword, its sharp aura still seeming to slice through the void.

His gaze swept over the crowd.

Everyone who met his eyes immediately lowered their heads, not daring to look back.

A corner of Jiang Chen’s mouth lifted. He was now at the Eighth Stage of the Union Palace Realm in his cultivation and had even perfectly fused the Four Great Secrets of Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind.

Even without relying on the Secret Technique, the God Slaying Sword, he had the power to kill an expert at the Third Stage of the Human King Realm.

His strength had increased several times over!

"Hahaha, Jiang Chen, I’d say no one dares to try and snatch our Spirit Liquid now!" Gai Shi laughed heartily, striding through the air to land beside Jiang Chen.

Number one on the Human Venerable List!

The peerless monstrous talent, Gai Shi!

Jiang Chen smiled and glanced at him. "Brother Gai, you’re not pulling your weight! I already killed Master Ouyang, so how come Long Jingyun is still alive and well over on your end?"

Gai Shi paused for a moment, then said with a nonchalant expression, "Killing him would be easy enough, but I remember his bet with you, Brother Jiang Chen. When you reach the Union Palace Realm Ninth Stage, you’re supposed to have a fair fight with him. I can’t just overstep my bounds and kill him now, can I?"

Jiang Chen nodded, speaking with mock seriousness. "You have a point. It’s better to leave him for me to deal with!"

"Mhm! We’ll definitely save him for you!" Gai Shi said, a broad smile on his face.

He had already noticed that Long Jingyun was nearby.

Hearing the two of them play off each other, Long Jingyun’s face alternated between pale and livid. He looked absolutely dreadful.

Jiang Chen, however, paid Long Jingyun no mind and waved to the Black Emperor.

The Black Emperor immediately flew over. Jiang Chen said, "Little Black, take out ten percent of the Spirit Liquid!"

"Oh!"

Looking reluctant, the Black Emperor took out ten percent of the Spirit Liquid, a full ten jin worth.

Without even looking, Gai Shi put it into his Storage Ring.

Jiang Chen asked doubtfully, "Aren’t you going to check it?"

"Is there a need to?"

Gai Shi asked back with a grin.

Jiang Chen paused, then laughed. "You’re right, there isn’t!"

Though he hadn’t known Gai Shi for long, the two of them shared a remarkable rapport, like they had been friends for years.

They exchanged a knowing smile.

Jiang Chen was just about to speak when, suddenly, a brilliant silver light shot down from the Celestial Vault. It was followed by a second, a third, a fourth... Countless dazzling silver beams slowly emerged from the dark, oppressive clouds, filling the entire world.

Under the impact of the silver light, the dark clouds were pushed aside. From the very center of the Celestial Vault, a pair of hands reached out and forcefully ripped the oppressive cloud cover apart.

The peak of this Holy Mountain was incredibly vast, soaring into the clouds.

Yet, from within the roiling black clouds above the Celestial Vault, such a colossus had suddenly appeared, like a Divine Spirit descending upon the world.

The sight was truly shocking and breathtaking!

"What is that?"

"Such... such a terrifying pressure."

"I can’t hold on anymore! Ahhh—"

When this mysterious colossus appeared, everyone felt their hearts pound in terror. Their blood raced, and their breath caught in their throats.

Every single person looked up at the sky in horror, staring at the massive silhouette slowly emerging from the peak of the clouds, desperate to know what it was.

After what felt like an eternity of waiting, it finally revealed itself to the expectant crowd.

Jiang Chen, with his sharp eyesight, took one look and felt his very soul tremble. His mind buzzed, and within his consciousness, four ancient, massive words suddenly appeared...

"Cloud! Peak! Divine! Tomb!"