Eternal Heavenly Emperor-Chapter 372 - 362: Consecutive Defeats

For a moment, all from the Spirit Spring Sect were filled with boundless fury.

The Snowy Plains Sect came with the intent to kill this time; otherwise, Jiao Yichen could have defeated Duan Jing earlier. Why else would he need to fight for so long? He was intentionally lulling Duan Jing into complacency, creating the false impression that their strength was similar, then suddenly he unleashed a deadly move, not giving Duan Jing any chance to escape or to ignite his Life Spring, striking a fatal blow.

Heartless and ruthless, and extremely treacherous.

War Emperor Tianshuang’s expression was extremely ugly, as a disciple with so much potential was blasted to death right in front of him, igniting intense fury within his heart.

"Tianshuang, if you can’t afford to lose, then you shouldn’t gamble," said the White-haired Demon Lord indifferently. The Snowy Plains Sect had prepared for this day for a very, very long time. On one hand, they cultivated their talents with all their might, indeed uncovering quite a few exceptional young prodigies, though they kept them hidden.

On the other hand, they were also waiting for War Emperor Honglin’s breakthrough, allowing them to possess Cang State’s top-tier combat power.

Now, the day had finally come.

The Snowy Plains Sect was poised to dominate Cang State, and to use their old rivals and adversaries as a stepping stone was naturally the most satisfying outcome.

With an icy countenance, War Emperor Tianshuang knew the opposition came prepared while the Spirit Spring Sect was caught off guard, naturally at a disadvantage. However, he still held three cards in his hand: Yue Feng, the Barbaric Girl, and Chu Hao.

Yue Feng was acknowledged as one of Cang State’s strongest Warriors, and he held at least a chance of victory against any young king. While the Barbaric Girl was a Body Cultivator whom the four War Emperors had carefully nurtured, she had now stepped into the Warrior Realm.

Once a Body Cultivator entered this great realm, there was simply no need to reach the peak; they could almost look down on the others at this level, which was why Body Cultivators were so fearsome.

As for Chu Hao?

Double Great Perfection in the Three Minor Realms, and now he had likewise stepped into the Warrior Realm; his combat power was of course undeniable.

However, the opposition was prepared, and Yue Feng’s reputation was too great; they surely had a method to counter him. The Barbaric Girl was too important, there could not be the slightest error. Unless absolutely necessary, War Emperor Tianshuang did not wish to send her into battle.

Moreover, the fact that the Barbaric Girl was an Innate Body Cultivator was no secret, and she had made a great impression at this Fledgling Dragon List competition; surely the Snowy Plains Sect was prepared.

Considering everything, it seemed like sending Chu Hao into battle might be a viable option.

"Is this the genius of your Spirit Spring Sect?" Jiao Yichen initiated taunt mode, snorting coldly, "Send Yue Feng out. No one else could possibly be my match."

The other young members of the Snowy Plains Sect laughed loudly, filled with disdain for the Spirit Spring Sect.

"I’ll take you on!" Fen Tian stepped forward. Known as Hell Fire, he had a Fire Attribute constitution, and a particularly powerful one at that. As he walked, he left behind blazing footprints, a sight both horrifying and awe-inspiring.

"Fen Tian Senior Brother!" the disciples of Spirit Spring Sect shouted. Fen Tian’s strength among the Warrior Realm disciples of the sect was absolutely top-notch, second only to Yue Feng but on par with Duan Jing.

But wasn’t this courting death, given that Duan Jing had just suffered a terrible death at the hands of Jiao Yichen?

Admirable courage, but extremely unwise.

Fen Tian, however, did not heed them, stepping into the circle without hesitation and declared, "Let’s fight!"

"Yi Chencheng!" A young man from the Snowy Plains Sect suddenly stood up and addressed Jiao Yichen, "Let me take this fight."

"Feng Ling Senior Brother!" Jiao Yichen was somewhat reluctant. "His strength is similar to Duan Jing’s; he’ll only get killed by me, there’s no need for Senior Brother to make a move."

Hearing his words, the disciples of Spirit Spring Sect felt both angry and aggrieved, being denigrated right in front of them was indeed too much.

"This guy is much stronger than Duan Jing," said the young man known as Senior Brother Feng Ling. His surname was Yang, his given name Lingfeng, and he was a prominent figure among the young generation of the Snowy Plains Sect.

Jiao Yichen was skeptical. Weren’t Duan Jing and Fen Tian always known to be equally matched? Reluctantly and not without dismay, he asked, "Senior Brother, how do you know this?"

"Intuition." Yang Lingfeng stepped into the circle, and Jiao Yichen, feeling helpless, withdrew.

According to the rules set before, each side took turns to send out their fighters. The Snowy Plains Sect sent out their fighter first in the previous match, so they indeed had the right to adjust their order for this second one.

As they watched Yang Lingfeng progressively closing in on Fen Tian, the disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect all revealed tense expressions, their breathing even involuntarily halting.

Gauging his tone and seeing Jiao Yichen’s attitude towards him, it was clear Yang Lingfeng was even stronger. Could Fen Tian win?

"Make your move. I’ll let you have three strikes," Yang Lingfeng said indifferently, brimming with a show-off vibe.

Fen Tian wasn’t being pretentious; he fixed his gaze on Yang Lingfeng, his body surging with terrifying energy. Whoosh, he shot out abruptly, attacking Yang Lingfeng. A blaze surged to the heavens, and the air was filled with clusters of black flames.

His moniker, Hell Fire, was apt; as his flames emerged, they indeed resembled the inferno of hell itself.

Yang Lingfeng moved his feet dexterously, defending but not attacking with his hands, just as he said he would allow Fen Tian three strikes.

Three moves quickly passed, and Yang Lingfeng launched his counterattack. With a punch, a shower of flowers descended from the sky towards Fen Tian. These flowers, as red and striking as blood, were filled with a tragic beauty.

"The Blood Spirit Flower physique," a seductive voice rang out. Gu Qingcheng raised her lotus steps lightly, swaying with unmatchable charm as she approached, "I thought this physique had been extinct, yet here it is reappearing in the world. Could it be a sign that the world is about to change?"

Yiyi followed closely behind Gu Qingcheng. When she saw Chu Hao, she immediately glared at him fiercely. She was still angry about how Chu Hao had casually behaved in front of her mistress.

Xiaocao’s beautiful eyes shifted and fixed on Yiyi, a flash of anger crossing her gaze, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye. Then she turned to look at Gu Qingcheng, surprise on her pretty face. The other’s charm and absolute beauty made her heart flutter, even as a woman.

The Nine Charm Profound Body has the power to bewitch, regardless of gender.

Chu Hao couldn’t help but smile and said, "A grown man with such a womanly physique?"

"Womanly?" Gu Qingcheng shook her head slowly, "If you had said that thirty thousand years ago, you would have been killed a hundred times over. Back then, a young cultivator accidentally fused with a strange flower from ancient times, and as a result, possessed a bizarre and terrifying physique."

"That cultivator later established a vast and powerful clan, but it didn’t last many generations before it was annihilated by several powerful families who joined forces because they had offended too many people. It was believed that their bloodline had been extinguished, yet here it is reappearing in the world."

Chu Hao, curious, asked, "In what way is it bizarre and terrifying?"

"I don’t know!" Gu Qingcheng shook her head, "It’s been over thirty thousand years, and since everyone thought the bloodline had died out, who would bother to remember? However, a cultivator with the Blood Spirit Flower physique, once they start fighting, will have a sky full of blood blossoms fluttering down—a rather distinctive feature."

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

On the other side, Yang Lingfeng and Fen Tian’s fierce battle unfolded, with a momentum far surpassing the previous fight, at least one level higher.

It was then that everyone realized that Yang Lingfeng’s words were indeed true. He said Fen Tian would be stronger than Duan Jing, and the fact proved it. But if he had such sharp judgement, why would he claim this fight without being sufficiently confident?

Thinking of this, the disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect all looked solemn, feeling as if a heavy stone was pressing on their chests.

"You’ve managed to unify the Eight Springs, haven’t you?" Yang Lingfeng suddenly stopped and said to Fen Tian.

Fen Tian was slightly startled, then nodded and said, "Indeed, I just succeeded three days ago."

Eight Springs Unification—it really was Eight Springs Unification. No wonder they were all at the Eight Springs level, yet he was much stronger than Duan Jing. He had managed to merge the eight Life Springs into one. Eight Springs and Eight Springs Unification represented entirely different combat powers. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Eight Springs stood at the peak of the Warrior Realm, while the Eight Springs Unification was between Warrior and War General, with naturally stronger combat power.

The people of the Spirit Spring Sect finally felt somewhat reassured. The Eight Springs Unification could be regarded as a Quasi-War General, far surpassing the general meaning of the peak of Warrior Realm, and should have the power to fight.

"Impressive, to be able to unify Eight Springs, you certainly deserve to be called a genius," Yang Lingfeng appraised, sounding like a ruler standing on higher ground and pointing out the landscape even though he was just a Warrior himself.

Fen Tian was not complacent. The previous head-on confrontation had made it clear to him that Yang Lingfeng was not an easy opponent, and he had no chance of winning: "What is your cultivation then?" he asked.

"Me?" There was a brief pause before Yang Lingfeng continued, "I am also an Eight Springs Unification."

Good, good, the disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts. With their realms completely the same, Fen Tian should have a chance of victory.

However, Chu Hao felt a sense of unease. Listening to Gu Qingcheng, the Blood Spirit Flower physique had terrifying and bizarre abilities. Conversely, although Fen Tian’s name sounded tyrannical and his nickname was impressive, he merely had a very common Fire Attribute physique.

If both sides were of the same realm, but one had a decided advantage in physique, it would undoubtedly influence the outcome of the battle.

—Like Xiaocao, who was even more formidable, she could silently poison someone even a whole major realm higher than her. Of course, the Myriad Spirit Poison Body was one of the top physiques during the Ancient Times, it’s hard to believe that the Blood Spirit Flower could compare.

It’s a pity Fat Cat wasn’t around, otherwise, it would surely know the answer. But it was also fortunate that Fat Cat wasn’t here, otherwise Gu Qingcheng would surely recognize that the Chu Hao from the Spirit Spring Sect was the same infant Chu Hao from before.

"Within ten moves, I will take your life," Yang Lingfeng said again, his tone utterly calm.

Fen Tian couldn’t help but laugh in rage, "Fine, I’d like to see how you can kill me within ten moves!"

"Then watch," Yang Lingfeng huffed, and once again, he lunged at Fen Tian.

One move, two moves, three moves, four moves—the two fought to a draw. But continuing like this, it would be impossible to defeat Fen Tian within ten moves, let alone kill him.

Eight moves, nine moves, only one move left.

Yang Lingfeng grinned and threw a punch at Fen Tian.

Fen Tian stood proudly; he could tell that Yang Lingfeng’s punch was not only not stronger, but it was actually weaker. This punch meant to kill him? Wishful thinking. He prepared to counterattack, but his expression suddenly changed drastically.

"Pfft," with a punch, Yang Lingfeng blasted Fen Tian’s head open on impact. The headless body swayed for a moment before collapsing to the ground with a thud. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)