Chapter 313 - 151: Dominating the Entire Field
"For anyone who claimed the Main Courtyard had no one of worth—"
He paused.
"Come on up."
The entire arena fell silent once again.
Those who had called Liang Cheng a coward just last night now lowered their heads, not daring to look at the arena stage.
Those who had mocked the Main Courtyard for its supposed lack of talent were now utterly silent.
No one dared to accept the challenge.
Ye Zhiqiu and the others looked thrilled.
’This is what it means to be a true man!’
...
On the high platform.
Liu Jingtiao was silent.
He had presided over the Immortal Ascension Conference for twelve years and had never seen a scene like this.
One person dominating an entire island was a common occurrence.
One person dominating three islands happened once a decade.
But one person dominating the entire field—
He looked up at the arena stage.
This was the first time.
Liang Cheng surveyed his surroundings.
"No one left?"
No one answered.
He nodded.
"You can all come at me together."
As soon as he said this, the crowd erupted.
In the Profound Turtle Island seating area.
Meng Hu shot to his feet.
Luo Zhan did the same.
"I can’t beat you alone,"
he said, his voice low.
"I’ll admit that."
"But your arrogance is an insult to all of us."
Meng Hu looked toward the Cyan Stone Island seating area.
"Xiang Wuji."
Xiang Wuji’s head snapped up.
"Get up here,"
Meng Hu said.
"My martial brother and I can’t beat him. What if we add you to the mix?"
The crowd was in an uproar at his words.
"They’re really going to team up?!"
"Has Liang Cheng gone mad?"
Xiang Wuji was silent for a moment.
He put down the bandages in his hand, stood up, and walked onto the arena stage.
In the Golden Dawn Island seating area.
Liu Hongying watched the scene unfold.
She looked down at the fresh bloodstain on the webbing between her thumb and forefinger.
Then she, too, rose to her feet.
"Count me in."
Luoyun Island.
A young man in gray robes opened his eyes.
His name was Yun He, the number one disciple of Luoyun Island’s Inner Sect. He had yet to make a move.
He stood up.
"I’ll join as well."
...
One figure after another rose from their seats.
The crowd below went wild.
"They’re crazy, crazy, all of them!"
"The nine islands are teaming up to fight a single Liang Cheng?!"
"This is the Immortal Ascension Conference! Have they no shame?"
But others were silent.
Because they had realized—
These people weren’t here to gang up on him.
They were here to seek a true fight.
In a one-on-one fight, no one could last a single exchange with Liang Cheng.
If they wanted to test his limits, their only option was to team up.
...
On the arena stage.
Meng Hu, Luo Zhan, Xiang Wuji, Liu Hongying, and Yun He.
The five figures stood in a line.
Meng Hu spoke.
"Liang Cheng."
"It’s true that none of us are your match in a one-on-one fight."
He paused.
"But your arrogance is too much. We will combine our strength to force you off this stage. We won’t be satisfied otherwise."
Meng Hu took a deep breath.
"The five of us will attack together now."
"Do you accept the challenge?"
The arena fell quiet.
All eyes were fixed on Liang Cheng.
On the high platform, Chen Xuanfeng set down his teacup.
Liu Jingtiao’s brow furrowed slightly.
In the entire history of the Immortal Ascension Conference, no one had ever done this.
After all, who among those who dared step onto the stage didn’t care about their reputation?
But today, history was being made.
Liang Cheng’s dominance was the greatest in history.
Liang Cheng looked at the five people before him.
"Make your move."
The words had barely left his lips when all five attacked simultaneously.
Xiang Wuji’s Double Halberd was the first to arrive!
He held nothing back, going for a killing blow from the start. His Double Halberd scissored toward Liang Cheng’s neck!
Liu Hongying took an unorthodox angle, her Foil striking like a venomous snake, aiming straight for the small of Liang Cheng’s back!
Meng Hu picked up a long staff and brought it crashing down from the front!
Yun He’s palms fluttered, the wind from them sealing off Liang Cheng’s escape route to the left!
Luo Zhan used his long staff as a spear, blocking Liang Cheng’s right!
A five-pronged encirclement, completely inescapable!
Liang Cheng didn’t dodge. His Mixed Element Gang Body was impervious to attacks. At the same time, he drew his saber.
The instant the saber’s light flared, his entire body blurred into an afterimage.
He fearlessly struck forward.
CLANG—!!!
The first strike landed on the intersecting point of Xiang Wuji’s Double Halberd.
The Double Halberd flew from his grasp.
The webbing of Xiang Wuji’s hands split open as he was sent flying back thirty feet.
...
CLANG—!!!
The second strike met the tip of the Foil.
Liu Hongying’s Foil snapped in two.
She was thrown back by the impact, blood gushing from the webbing of her hand like a spring.
...
CLANG—!!!
The third strike parried Meng Hu’s long staff.
The staff vibrated violently, cracks spreading from the point of impact to both ends.
Meng Hu’s arms went numb, and he dropped to one knee.
...
CLANG—!!!
The fourth strike shattered Yun He’s palm energy.
Yun He’s palms were dripping with blood as he stumbled back seven steps.
...
CLANG—!!!
The fifth strike.
Saber met staff.
The long staff in Luo Zhan’s hands broke in two.
He looked down and fell to one knee.
...
Five breaths.
Five strikes.
Five people, all defeated.
On the arena stage.
Liang Cheng stood, saber in hand.
At his feet lay shattered flagstones, and before him were five figures, some kneeling, some fallen.
The wind and snow landed on his shoulders, instantly turning to dust.
He did not strike again.
He simply sheathed his saber.
The five were silent for a moment before dejectedly getting to their feet and leaping off the stage.
Not one of them looked back.
They had lost this battle, utterly and completely.
...
Below the stage, the arena was deathly silent.
The atmosphere was even oppressive.
No one knew what to say.
...
On the high platform.
Liu Jingtiao slowly rose to his feet.
He looked at the figure in green robes on the stage.
"The Immortal Ascension Conference has been held for seventy-two years,"
he announced.
"One against many, yet utterly invincible!"
"Liang Cheng of the Four Islands Main Courtyard."
"In today’s battle, he is the undisputed champion."
Liang Cheng gave a slight bow, then turned and leaped off the stage.
...
In the Main Courtyard’s seating area.
Ye Zhiqiu came forward to greet him.
This time, he clapped Liang Cheng on the shoulder, his face full of excitement.
"Junior Brother."
"Mm."
"How on earth are you..."
He paused, then finally shook his head and gave a small laugh.
"Never mind. I won’t ask."
"I can’t keep up with you anyway."
Xiao Qingxue stood with her hand on her sword.
She said nothing.
But a fighting spirit blazed in her eyes.
Liang Cheng had seen that look before. Yun Jinghong had been the same way back then.
Only, Yun Jinghong had just entered the Main Courtyard, while he himself was about to ascend to the next level and join the Penglai Sect.
Qin Lie opened his eyes and looked at Liang Cheng.
"Number one on the Dragon and Phoenix List. You’ve truly earned it. The Main Courtyard should be proud of you."
But Liang Cheng shook his head.
"Senior Brother Qin, you can keep that number one spot. I’m heading to the Penglai Sect."
Hearing this, Qin Lie smiled.
It seemed to be a smile of relief.
"Alright."