"The next match, Xu Chuan of Taiyi Holy Land versus Wang Lin of the Ancient Clan!"
As soon as the draw was finished, the elder of Huangsha Holy Land's voice boomed.
The first match of this round fell to Xu Chuan.
Having received byes in the previous two rounds, Xu Chuan had already attracted considerable attention.
Coupled with his opponent being Wang Lin, with whom he had a prior grievance, it immediately caused a stir among the spectators.
"Here they come, the big one's here!"
"Who do you think will win?"
"If Xu Chuan loses this match, Taiyi Holy Land will be utterly disgraced!"
"This Wang Lin definitely won't let Xu Chuan off easily. He'll surely go for a kill!"
"Of course, haven't you heard? His younger clansman died by Xu Chuan's hand. He's here for revenge this time."
Everyone was speculating whether Xu Chuan could win.
Some had even started setting up odds for the match.
Under their gaze, Xu Chuan slowly walked onto the arena.
On the opposite side, Wang Lin was already waiting.
"I thought you'd surrender directly, considering you're only a cultivator at the Nirvana Realm second layer!"
"But since you dare to step onto the stage, it suits me perfectly. Today, you will die!"
Wang Lin said this to Xu Chuan with arrogance.
He had never taken Xu Chuan seriously from the beginning.
As for the news of Xu Chuan killing a Reincarnation Realm cultivator, he dismissed it as Xu Chuan using some other means.
After all, who would believe that a cultivator at the Nirvana Realm second layer could kill a Reincarnation Realm cultivator by crossing realms?
"That's too arrogant!"
"There's no helping it. He has the capital to be arrogant. A cultivator at the Reincarnation Realm third layer is already a standout among the geniuses present!"
"I hope Xu Chuan wins."
Wang Lin's words immediately drew murmurs from the crowd.
"You want to kill me? Do you have the strength for that?"
Xu Chuan stood his ground, his expression calm.
He didn't give Wang Lin a second glance.
At most, he was a Reincarnation Realm third layer.
Even if his divine abilities could boost him by two minor realms, he would only be at the Reincarnation Realm fifth layer.
He was confident he could kill him!
Hearing this, the cultivators below the stage looked surprised.
"Wow... Xu Chuan is too domineering!"
"As soon as he said that, Wang Lin's threat seemed to have diminished significantly!"
"While it's exhilarating, this statement is bound to enrage Wang Lin."
As expected.
On the arena.
It was just as they had anticipated.
Wang Lin's face was filled with fury, and he glared venomously at Xu Chuan.
"Very well. I hope you can still say such things after this!"
He was no longer content with just killing Xu Chuan. He intended to torture Xu Chuan severely during this match, making him die in agony.
Only then could he quell the anger in his heart.
"Words are useless. Let's settle this with our skills!"
Xu Chuan said indifferently.
Against Wang Lin, Xu Chuan didn't even plan to use his blade.
He intended to use his fists to crush Wang Lin!
As the words fell, Wang Lin made the first move.
His aura surged to its peak, and runes flashed between his brows. Instantly, a wave of spiritual power erupted, shooting towards Xu Chuan fiercely.
This attack was immense, carrying infinite pressure.
Even the onlookers below the stage changed their expressions, feeling a subtle pressure.
This showed the power of the attack.
However, Xu Chuan calmly faced the attack.
"Is this all you've got?"
Xu Chuan shook his head.
He didn't take the attack seriously at all.
With that, he slowly raised his fist and gently swung it out.
"Xu Chuan, you're too arrogant! To think you'd try to block my attack with your bare fist! Let's see how you die!"
Wang Lin clearly hadn't expected Xu Chuan to counter his attack in this manner.
He shouted in disbelief.
However, as soon as he finished speaking.
"Rumble!"
An explosion sounded.
In the eyes of Wang Lin and the onlookers below the stage, Xu Chuan, who a moment ago seemed unremarkable with no immense pressure or grand aura, suddenly unleashed a terrifying power from within!
Under this power, Xu Chuan's physique rapidly expanded.
The Great Sun Divine Demon Body Refining Scripture, combined with the Solar Sacred Body, and the fate he had previously drawn—One-Punch Man—ignited all the primal energy in his body.
It was like a doomsday volcano, with endless lava mixed with fierce, explosive flames, shooting towards the sky, releasing boundless light and heat.
In the sky, it formed a great sun!
A blazing sun emitting infinite radiance and heat!
This sun manifested, illuminating all directions, with brilliant radiance and suffocating heat sweeping out.
"So terrifying, what kind of fist technique is this!"
"My eyes! I can't see!"
"So powerful! If this punch landed on me, I'd die on the spot!"
The onlookers exclaimed in awe. Some, who had looked directly at the great sun, let out piercing screams.
"Boom!"
The brilliant light, imbued with world-destroying power, was caught by the hand Xu Chuan swung out. All the energy was condensed into a single point, and then...
It was smashed fiercely towards Wang Lin's attack.
"This..."
Feeling the suffocating, terrifying illusion, Wang Lin, who had been arrogant moments before, was stunned.
How could he unleash such an attack?
Was this his true strength?
In that instant, he thought of many things.
Then, Xu Chuan's punch arrived.
Under this punch, it was as if a great sun had erupted, igniting the primal energy of heaven and earth in the air.
This was the complete version of the Hao Ri Divine Fist.
In the face of this terrifying power of a blazing sun that could burn seas and boil oceans, Wang Lin's attack seemed insignificant.
In a single exchange, it was shattered by Xu Chuan.
Then, with unabated momentum, it continued towards Wang Lin.
"Impossible! How can he be so strong!"
Wang Lin's voice was filled with disbelief and rage. His aura surged wildly once more.
If he couldn't block this punch, he would die!
Instantly.
He activated his divine ability, Beast Blood Boiling, and Summoning God.
His cultivation surged from the Reincarnation Realm third layer to the Reincarnation Realm fifth layer. His vitality surged, and the runes on his forehead became even thicker.
Powerful energy emanated from his body, like a living deity.
However, before he could rejoice for long, Xu Chuan's punch arrived.
Under the impact of this blazing sun, his invincible power was shattered.
Unstoppable!
No power could stand in its way!
"How could this be!"
Wang Lin let out an unwilling, desperate scream as his aura rapidly declined.
"No! Impossible! With my strength at the Reincarnation Realm fifth layer, how could I not even withstand one punch!?"
"Rumble!"
The scorching, blazing fist struck Wang Lin.
"No! I don't want to die!"
Wang Lin roared at the sky. At this moment, the fear of death completely engulfed him.
However, Xu Chuan gave him no chance to surrender.
Under the terrifying might of this punch, Wang Lin was completely consumed.
When the great sun dissipated, Wang Lin's figure had vanished completely.
On the arena, only a pile of ashes remained.
That was the last trace of the once arrogant Wang Lin in this world!
Below the stage, the man who had attempted to assassinate Xu Chuan the previous night watched this scene with widened, bloodshot eyes, his hatred for Xu Chuan reaching its peak.
If not for the protective array on the arena and the watchful eye of the Huangsha Holy Master, he would have rushed up to kill Xu Chuan himself.
The other cultivators were also struck silent in astonishment.
They looked at the scene before them with faces full of shock.