"Supreme Chen Peng, if you please." xxs1
As Li Xuan finished speaking, the Star Spirit Beads within his divine mansion were instantly activated, and the spiritual pressure from one hundred and fifty billion Star Spirit Beads permeated the surroundings.
The appearance of three suns caused the onlookers to be utterly shocked.
At this point, the disciples from various factions finally understood why Li Xuan was qualified to be the final contestant. Such talent was self-evident.
"Three Suns Prosperity, Great Venerable Lin Yi truly has hidden depths." Looking at the three suns floating above Li Xuan's head, even Great Venerable Wan Gu's eyes rippled with surprise.
There was virtually no news about Li Xuan. His sudden appearance now meant he had been extremely well-hidden, and it was highly likely that this was a plan orchestrated by Great Venerable Lin Yi all along.
Great Venerable Lin Yi smiled noncommittally, his gaze towards Li Xuan filled with a sense of relief. Peak Divine Soul Realm was already an extremely powerful existence. Li Xuan might be the key to breaking the stalemate in the conflict between the Tian Yi Domain and the Wan Gu Domain.
However, looking at Supreme Chen Peng, a trace of disappointment flickered in Great Venerable Lin Yi's eyes.
"Generations of talent emerge, Great Pavilion Master Li Xuan, you are indeed remarkable. The future of the Tian Yi Domain will likely rest on your shoulders. However, in this battle, I will show no mercy." Supreme Chen Peng said, looking at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and replied, "As the saying goes, 'raise troops for a thousand days and use them for one day.' The Tian Yi Pavilion has nurtured me for so many years, and today, I can only fight with my life."
Supreme Chen Peng's expression became complex, and he sighed softly, "Begin."
As he spoke, two suns floated out from above Supreme Chen Peng's head. His aura immediately reached the peak of the Divine Soul Realm.
Li Xuan's pupils contracted slightly at this, clearly not expecting Supreme Chen Peng, who had always kept a low profile, to possess such strength.
At this moment, Li Xuan finally understood why he had felt a faint sense of crisis upon seeing Supreme Chen Peng appear. Everything now confirmed his prior premonition.
"Chen Peng he..." Seeing the aura displayed by Supreme Chen Peng, Supreme Jin Guangshuo and others frowned.
"Although Chen Peng has made few moves previously, we could roughly gauge him to be in the mid-stage of the Divine Soul Realm. Now, in just a few days, he has actually broken through to the peak of the Divine Soul Realm. This is likely not as simple as it seems," Supreme Mu Lanxin sighed softly.
"With the enhancement of Chen Peng's two suns, his spiritual power is now on par with Li Xuan, who has Three Suns Prosperity. This battle will likely be very difficult," Supreme Chen Yu said, glancing at Supreme Chen Peng before shifting his gaze to Li Xuan.
Supreme Zhang Chao, however, shook his head. "Since Pavilion Master Li Xuan joined our Tian Yi Pavilion, he has never ceased to create miracles along the way. Whether it was Three Suns Prosperity or the Six Domains Grand Assembly, all of these were accomplishments he achieved himself."
"Although this battle is difficult, I believe Pavilion Master Li Xuan will not disappoint us."
"Let's hope so," Supreme Jin Guangshuo sighed, his gaze returning to the grassland below.
"Four Symbols Qian Yuan Art, Four Symbols appear!"
After hearing Supreme Chen Peng's words, Li Xuan also understood the difficulty of this battle. Although Li Xuan had guessed that Supreme Chen Peng might have some unspoken reasons, since he had chosen to stand with the Wan Gu Domain, Li Xuan had no other choice.
Boom!
The spiritual power of one hundred and fifty billion Star Spirit Beads surged, and four divine beast phantoms, each a hundred feet in size, instantly lunged towards Supreme Chen Peng. Supreme Chen Peng formed hand seals, and a golden shield instantly enveloped his entire body. With a deafening roar, the four divine beast illusions shattered one after another.
"What formidable defense!" Li Xuan's brows furrowed. Then, the Star Spirit Beads in his divine mansion were fully activated. A terrifying spiritual pressure permeated the air, followed by a bolt of lightning that descended from the sky.
"One Art Suppresses Heaven!"
As he watched the pillar of lightning and thunder rapidly descending from above, Supreme Chen Peng's expression grew solemn. With a change in his hand seals, the spiritual pressure radiating from his body surged upwards. A water dragon materialized and then roared, charging towards the pillar of lightning and thunder.
"Bounty benefits the world!"
Boom!
A terrifying explosion erupted. Even the barrier formed by Great Venerable Wushen vibrated at this moment. Fine cracks spread rapidly like a spiderweb, clearly showing signs of impending collapse.
Seeing this, Great Venerable Wushen waved his hand, and a surge of spiritual power was injected into the barrier, which then returned to its original state above the grassland.
"Such immense power, it almost breached the barrier set up by Great Venerable Wushen."
"Both are at the peak of the Divine Soul Realm, and such a cultivation level makes it difficult to achieve a suppressing advantage. Furthermore, Supreme Chen Peng, with only two suns, has spiritual power on par with Pavilion Master Li Xuan's Star Spirit Beads, indicating a significantly deeper foundation."
"However, Pavilion Master Li Xuan possesses Three Suns Prosperity, giving him a better recovery ability than Supreme Chen Peng. This battle will likely be a hard-fought one."
"Indeed, it's hard to say who will emerge victorious in this battle."
"If all five matches are draws, then won't the outcome of this wager be inconclusive?"
"Even if we wanted a draw, these two likely wouldn't want such an outcome."
"..."
The leaders of various factions discussed in low voices, their expressions filled with awe. After all, the strength of either Supreme Chen Peng or Li Xuan was enough to crush any one of them.
"In just over a decade, Pavilion Master Li Xuan has achieved such cultivation, truly a case of the newer generation surpassing the older. If you were given more time, I'm afraid I wouldn't be your match. Since I cannot defeat you at the same level, then I shall break through."
Supreme Chen Peng smiled at Li Xuan, his expression shifting as his aura instantly surged. Hearing this, Li Xuan's face grew grave.
Supreme Chen Peng is currently at the peak of the Divine Soul Realm; is he planning to break through to the Divine Soul Treasure Realm now?
Boom!
Just as Li Xuan thought this, a rumbling sound emanated from Supreme Chen Peng's body. In the next instant, the spiritual energy in heaven and earth surged like a torrent, rapidly integrating into Supreme Chen Peng's body. The two suns hovering above his head also began to shine more brilliantly.
What else could this state signify but a breakthrough?
"He actually reached this point..." Seeing Supreme Chen Peng in the process of breaking through, even Supreme Jin Guangshuo and the others widened their mouths in shock.
"Divine Soul Treasure Realm... If he succeeds in breaking through, then this battle will be without suspense..." Supreme Mu Lanxin looked at Supreme Chen Peng with shock, a sense of unease flashing in her eyes as she thought.
"When a spiritual master like us breaks through, our own state has reached its extreme. In Chen Peng's current condition, even attacks are unlikely to be effective. This battle is far more difficult than we imagined," Supreme Chen Yu sighed.
By this point, everyone could guess why Great Venerable Wan Gu wanted Supreme Chen Peng to fight. However, the situation had already escalated, and there was likely no room for maneuver.
Hum!
As time passed, three minutes later, accompanied by a humming sound, Supreme Chen Peng slowly opened his eyes, which had been gently closed.
A terrifying aura permeated the air, causing Li Xuan's robes to flutter.
"Li Xuan, concede. The future of the Tian Yi Domain still needs you," Supreme Chen Peng said, looking at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan sighed faintly and replied, "This battle concerns the future of the Tian Yi Domain. If I lose, wouldn't I become a sinner? Besides, we haven't even fought yet, and I don't have the habit of conceding voluntarily."
Everyone exchanged astonished glances. They all knew that Supreme Chen Peng was now a being of the Divine Soul Treasure Realm.
And this Li Xuan intended to resist him head-on?!