âDamn it, damn it!â
âHowâs that possible?!â
Chang Tian attempted to channel his spiritual energies and the Purple-Blooded Overlord Physique, which was a terrifyingly powerful Supreme Physique.
In the past, he needed only to activate this physique in order to overwhelm any opponent, and that included Supreme Honorables.
Yet on this day, his physique was not functioning!
No matter how he attempted to activate the Purple-Blooded Overlord Physique or channel his spiritual energy, the golden hand did not move a single inch.
âEven your Sage wonât dare to speak to me like that, yet a Young Emperor like you dares to disrespect me?!â
Chu Kuangren said firmly.
âChu Kuangren, let go of me!â
âLet go of you? Sure.â
Chu Kuangren waved his hand and the golden hand immediately flicked Chang Tian off as if he was just a housefly.
Chang Tianâs body was propelled like a cannonball, creating shockwaves in the air everywhere he flew past. He attempted to activate his spiritual energy to stabilize his body but to no avail. The force exerted on his body was just too strong!
There was no way he could break free from such force.
Seeing that he was about to be smashed into pieces on the arenaâs wall, a gentle energy barrier was formed in his path, creating a cushion that securely embraced his body.
âBrother Chu, arenât you behaving too unreasonably?â
In the void, a manâs voice suddenly rang out.
âOh, this voiceâs familiar.â
Chu Kuangren stroked his chin for a moment before he finally recalled. âItâs the person who cut off his arm at Clear Winter Valley.â
âYouâ¦â
The voice now sounded agitated. However, before he could utter any further, Chu Kuangren violently unleashed a palm technique towards the void.
Boom!
Massive ripples formed around him, seemingly distorting the void.
Out walked a middle-aged man in black cloth.
The man was emitting a burst of Sageâs Daoist Rhymes and his aura was magnificent but his expression at that moment was extremely glum.
He was the Overlord Tribe Sage whom Chu Kuangren had forced into amputating his own arm, and he was none other than Graygrill Sage.
Graygrill Sage glared at Chu Kuangren and said, âChu Kuangren, you attacked without saying a word. Isnât that disrespectful?â
âYou didnât even bother to show yourself to talk to me. Perhaps I shouldâve asked if you even take me seriously at all!â Chu Kuangren snorted.
The Graygrill Sage was speechless.
He knew that if he were to utter any further nonsense, Chu Kuangren would not let the issue rest that easily.
Thinking back to the incident in Clear Winter Valley where he was forced to amputate his own arms, he could not help but feel a numbing sensation coming from his recombined limb.
âChu Kuangren, this is the First City, and the championship is still ongoing. Letâs both take a step back and put this issue to rest. How about that?â
Although his tribeâs Young Emperor was tortured and he was forced to reveal himself, Graygrill Sage still did not wish to fight with Chu Kuangren. The only thing he could do was concede.
âBrother Chu, the championship needs to go on. Please stand back.â
The three judges for the championship had also come to persuade Chu Kuangren.
âIâm not an unreasonable person. But as the Black Heaven Sect Leader, I canât just let a youngster berate me like that,â said Chu Kuangren calmly.
Everyone else looked at Chang Tian.
These all happened because Chang Tian decided to provoke Chu Kuangren. In order for Chu Kuangren to stand down, it now all boiled down to how Chang Tian would react.
Chang Tian did not know how to react. He was so pissed that his face twitched.
âJust let Chu Kuangren have it and continue the championship. Donât lose your life just because of your emotions!â
Graygrill Sage whispered to Chang Tian from the void.
Chang Tian took a deep breath and finally said, âBrother Chuâ¦â
âWhat did you call me?â
Chu Kuangren said nonchalantly, âBrother is a salutation used amongst cultivators of the same status. Do we belong in the same status?â
Facing Chu Kuangrenâs sarcastic remark, Chang Tian could only suppress the anger within him. âSect Leader Chu, I sincerely apologize to you for my mistake. Please forgive my rashness.â
âWhat a pleasant remark. Iâm guessing deep down you really want to cut me alive, donât you? Never mind. Regardless, itâll always remain as wishful thinking anyway.â Chu Kuangren smiled and proceeded to ignore Chang Tian.
Seeing that issue finally blew over, the crowd breathed a sigh of relief.
If Chu Kuangren were to really kick up a fuss, who could constrain him?! Not unless if the Sages of all sage orthodoxies interfered.
âAlright, letâs continue the championship.â
The Thirteenth Prefect said.
The audience had yet to recover from their previous shock.
The power Chu Kuangren had just demonstrated was far too terrifying. A single move from Chu Kuangren was sufficient to suppress the strongest Young Emperor of the Overlord Sage Tribe. Even a Sage was forced to appear but he too could do nothing.
âOnly one can lead the sky-prides? Kuangren of the Black Heaven it shall be⦠Iâve always thought that such a remark was an exaggeration. But that doesnât seem like the case now. In fact, this remark may even be an understatement!â
âYoung Emperor Chang Tian is the strongest amongst all the Young Emperors. Yet he could not even defend against a single move from Chu Kuangren. Chu Kuangren has far surpassed the standards of all sky-prides. Heâs definitely an alien!â
âThis era is destined to be his.â
The audience engaged in exciting discussions.
The sky-prideâs championship no longer seemed as interesting anymore.
No matter how bright these sky-prides shined or how stellar their performances were, they all paled in comparison to Chu Kuangren.
Not a single person was not surprised by Chu Kuangrenâs abilities.
Lady Snowflake of the Heaven Chord Sect, Jing Nian from the Sky Emperor Palace, and many other ladies were infatuated by such a sight.
âThis is what a true sky-pride should look like. How fearsome!â
âChu Kuangren is like a dragon living among mankind!â
âSigh, I was so irritated by the fact that he rejected my invitation for a music session. Looks like Iâve overestimated my importance.â
â¦
âSect Leader Chu, youâre truly a force to be reckoned. Itâs a shame that you canât participate in this championship. Otherwise, Black Heaven Sect will definitely win it!â the Overlord Tribe Leader said.
There was a hidden meaning to his remark. It meant that if Chu Kuangren did not participate in the championship, there was nothing to fear about Black Heaven Sect!
The Overlord Tribe Leader turned and left without waiting for Chu Kuangrenâs reply.
Nangong Huang, Murong Xuan, and the other disciples frowned.
âTheyâre looking down on us.â
Murong Xuan lightly stroked his chin before saying to Chu Kuangren, âSect Leader, send me up later. I canât wait any longer.â
âSure. The Beast Summoner Tower needs two participants. Other than Murong Xuan, is there anyone else whoâs interested?â
Nangong Huang was just about to volunteer. âMeâ¦â
âIâll go.â
He was interrupted by a determined voice from behind.
The disciples turned around to look at Lan Yu in surprise.
Chu Kuangren was also caught off guard. âLan Yu, do you want to participate?â
âYup.â
Lan Yu was determined.
âSounds good, go ahead then.â
Chu Kuangren did not decline her request.
When all the sage orthodoxies of Group Alpha completed their round, a light above the Beast Summoner Tower flashed, and once again, one hundred beasts manifested. It was now time for the orthodoxies in Group Beta to competeâ¦
Soon, the orthodoxies of Group Alpha, Group Beta, and Group Gamma had each completed the Beast Summoner Tower round.
In each of those groups, the orthodoxies that had amassed the most points were the Overlord Sage Tribe, Tempest Mountain, and the Sky Emperor Palace respectively.
âI now invite the members of Group Delta to draw their lots.â