Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Jiang Chen didnât need a ranking list to understand how outstanding those people were. It was because just knowing whether their cultivation was at the early, middle, or late stage wasnât enough to judge who was strongest among them. It was because it could be seen from a single look that these people were all Spirits.
Jiang Zhe sent a sound transmission to him. âDonât trouble yourself with looking around. You wonât get an opportunity to fight with them, because youâll be defeated by me before then.â
This genius of the Jiang family just stood calmly there. He had jade-like fair skin, cinnamon-like red lips, sword-like sharp brows, and star-like eyes. He was neither a Spirit nor a Half-Spirit, yet his aura wasnât any weaker than the Spirits next to him.
âAfter comparing you to those people, I lost most of my anticipation to defeat you.â Jiang Chen wouldnât let himself be outdone. His words werenât just provoking, but even belittling Jiang Zhe.
Jiang Zheâs expression became unsightly upon hearing this, and his black eyes shone brightly like an unsheathed sharp sword.
At that moment, Jiang Chen saw a sharp sword flying at him, and he was surprised when he discovered that the others werenât capable of seeing it. It was only those next to him who could detect it.
When the sword energy was just about to penetrate Jiang Chenâs heart, Xia Yiming snorted coldly, his powerful aura vibrating, and destroyed the sword.
Jiang Zhe furrowed his brows and looked in surprise at Xia Yiming. Xia Yimingâs gaze became ardent as he looked back at Jiang Zhe. When the latter met his gaze, his expression changed drastically.
âYouâre still a great deal weaker than me,â Jiang Zhe said to Jiang Chen, but he didnât take any other actions.
âDo you have a feud with him?â Xia Yiming asked.
âIâm Young Master Feng,â Jiang Chen said. He didnât need to hide this matter.
Xia Yiming understood everything. He was aware of Young Master Fengâs affair with the Jiang family.
âDoesnât this mean that youâll need to carry out a Divine Martial Trial with him in the Title Battle?â Xia Yimingâs expression changed several times, it was filled with hesitation for a while, and then worry after.
âThatâs right.â Jiang Chen understood why he had asked such a question. Jiang Zheâs former attack was a soul attack. This was a technique that only powerful Celestial Venerables could master.
âJiang Zheâs power isnât limited to just this. Are you confident about it?â
âI still donât know howâs Jiang Zheâs true power, so I can only do my best and go all-out against him,â Jiang Chen said.
âYouâre really acting recklessly.â Worry appeared on Xia Yimingâs face when he heard Jiang Chenâs reply.
âYou donât need to worry about it.â
Although Jiang Zheâs former attack technique had seemed mysterious, it wasnât like Jiang Chen hadnât been capable of blocking it, but he still couldnât do so without leaving any traces behind.
This was what Jiang Zhe was after; he wanted him to make a fool out of himself.
On that day, everyone wanted to meet the Elixir Emperorâs disciple in their best state, and if Jiang Chen ended up slamming some of the objects there and throwing them, he would end making a disturbance, and that was disrespectful.
A soul attack? I can also use it, Jiang Chen thought. This was one of a Celestial Venerablesâ techniques, and it was only because he had advanced to this realm recently that he hadnât had enough time to learn it.
However, upon witnessing Jiang Zhe and Xia Yiming using it one after the other, he felt like he understood the principles behind it.
âIâll give it a try.â Jiang Chen couldnât help but get angry when he looked at Jiang Zheâs arrogant face. The way one used a soul attack wasnât any different than activating the Heaven Eye, but the skills required for it were different.
This was the first time he had tried, yet he ended up succeeding on the spot. The spring in his mind started flowing out, and countless sharp blades shot out of his eyes. They all advanced forward, charging at Jiang Zhe.
Jiang Zhe hadnât expected that Jiang Chen would dare to attack back. He was greatly infuriated, but he still couldnât let it show on his face.
Jiang Zhe took a deep breath, and the air around him started changing quietly. He sent another sharp sword, intending to use it to extinguish all of Jiang Chenâs blades.
However, Jiang Chen unexpectedly merged the blades together and turned them into a complete sword, which quickly reached Jiang Zhe.
When surprise had just appeared in Jiang Zheâs gaze, the table before him broke apart, and the wine glasses on it were shattered. Jiang Zhe activated his Protective Dipper Energy, and his black hair started dancing.
âYoung Master Jiang Zhe, what are you doing?â Jiang Chen asked earnestly.
The other people in the lounge cast gazes filled with curiosity, confusion, and mockery at him. He ended up causing such a disturbance in such a tense atmosphere. He really had made a joke out of himself and lost face. Moreover, Jiang Zhe was someone who valued his image greatly.
âBrother Jiang Zhe, were you too nervous because youâll get to meet the Elixir Emperorâs disciple shortly?â Fang Wentian, who took Jiang Zhe for his greatest enemy, wouldnât waste such an opportunity and immediately mocked him.
Jiang Zheâs Protective Dipper Energy dissipated gradually, while his gaze was still locked on Jiang Chen. He hadnât imagined that Jiang Chen was more proficient in soul attacks than him, hence why he ended up suffering a moment before because he had underestimated him.
However, he couldnât state the truth. He couldnât state that he was weaker than Jiang Chen. He just stood there quietly while the Elixir Emperorâs ship crew changed his chair with another and set up more wine glasses.
âThank you for your trouble.â Jiang Zheâs tense expression changed for the better, and he expressed his thanks to the woman in front of him. Upon facing such a handsome man, the face of the Elixir Emperor Shipâs woman became flushed, and she quickly stated that she didnât mind.
Jiang Zhe raised a wine glass and drank the contents in one gulp. When he lowered the goblet, he looked at Fang Wentian and said, âBrother Fang, werenât you staying in Treasure City all along as a guest?â
Upon hearing him, Fang Wentianâs expression stiffened. Such a dark history was a great humiliation to him. He had lost the wager with Young Master Feng and hadnât had enough money to pay off a faction in Treasure City. It was only when his family paid them that he was released.
Jiang Zhe had mentioned this matter on purpose because he wanted to embarrass him.
However, Fang Wentian still didnât have a falling-out with him because he couldnât forget their position now. He said, âSince I was just a guest there, I obviously had to leave one day.â
Jiang Zhe just plastered on a fake smile in response and didnât say anything further.
âJiang Chen, your soul attack defeated his. Thatâs really shocking,â Xia Yiming said in surprise.
âItâs just because he didnât expect it and wasnât prepared for it.â Even Jiang Chen hadnât imagined that his soul attackâs effect would be that great.
âNo, since you managed to achieve such a matter, itâs obvious that your soul is powerful.â Xia Yiming shook his head, and said, âI now believe that youâre capable of fighting against him.â
Before Jiang Chen replied, the sound of footsteps could be heard from outside the lounge. The Elixir Emperor Shipâs women entered one after another, forming two lines.
When the Elixir Emperorâs disciple entered, she stood in the middle of this group of women. She was a woman, like the rumors said. She was twenty-five-years-old, had beautiful facial features, long hair, and a slim body, as well as straight long legs.
She disregarded the ardent gazes of the people present there and just wore a faint smile at the corners of her mouth. She walked to the front seat and sat there gracefully.
âSirs, sit down!â Her voice was pleasant, captivating, and anyone would enjoy listening to it. All the talented youngsters present there took looks at each other before they sat down again.
âI invited ten people from both the Elixir Fire Union and Elixir Association just because I wanted to have an understanding of their skill levels so that I could set three appropriate tests for them, yet you all have almost filled my ship to capacity,â the Elixir Emperorâs disciple said.
She was a woman, yet her aura wasnât any weaker than anyone elseâs there, and from the moment she entered until she sat down, she held a leading and dominant role.
Upon hearing her, the crowd didnât know what they should say in reply, because they couldnât understand what she had in mind, hence why they didnât dare to speak out of turn.
âThe Elixir Emperor is the Three Middle Realmsâ pride, and since his disciple came personally to Heaven Divine City, we wouldnât dare to neglect and ignore him.â There was still a silver-tongued person who spoke.
âThatâs right. You donât need to care about us, and you can just continue doing what you want. We will surely not disturb you.â
âThe Elixir Emperorâs disciple? Is this the title you chose for me?â The woman revealed a crafty smile, and the crowd was left at a loss for words once again.