“Yes, next up is my Great Luo Domain, and he’ll be arriving in the North Domain first.” Wan Qing replied.
Chu Yuan pondered for a moment and said, “North Domain, the territory of the Gu Imperial Family?”
“Mm.” Wan Qing nodded and continued, “Gu Ming Yuan returned to the Gu Imperial Family a few days ago, so Ji Chen Tian will likely challenge him first.”
“Does he have to accept the challenge?”
“He can refuse, but his reputation might suffer a bit. Of course, the prodigy himself might also face some impact.” Wan Qing explained.
Chu Yuan nodded.
Refusal would mean cowardice.
People would definitely say things like, “He's afraid of Ji Chen Tian,” and negative opinions and public perceptions would abound.
And for a prodigy, fearing a battle might even be more damaging to their Dao heart than losing.
Moreover, prodigies are inherently proud, and great powers are also proud.
So even if they can't win, they often won’t refuse a challenge.
“So, what exactly are you here for, Saint Master? Are you here to tell me to fight or to avoid the battle?” Chu Yuan was still confused.
Wan Qing chuckled, “Hehe, neither. Fighting or avoiding the battle is entirely up to you.”
“I’m here to confirm something.”
His gaze burned intensely as he looked at Chu Yuan.
Chu Yuan felt a little uncomfortable under his scrutiny, “What is it?”
“I heard from Old Ancestor Meng Dao Cang that you subdued Gu Ming Yuan with just one hand. Is that true?” Wan Qing became rather excited.
“So it’s about that.” Chu Yuan readily admitted, “That’s right.”
“Good heavens…” Wan Qing took a deep breath, “This is great, this is great. It seems like we’re in the clear. No matter how powerful Ji Chen Tian is, he couldn't possibly subdue Gu Ming Yuan with one hand, but you did. That means you’re probably stronger than Ji Chen Tian! Forget about his “Invincible Path,” just give him a good thrashing!”
“…” Chu Yuan, “So, you’re just trying to demoralize him!”
Wan Qing replied matter-of-factly, “Naturally! He’s not from my Great Luo Sacred Land, so his arrogance is just annoying!”
“But on second thought, how exactly are you cultivating, kid?” Wan Qing was genuinely perplexed. Six years, really only six years!
Six years ago, when Chu Yuan was brought back by Ancestor Transcendent, he was just a mortal with no cultivation base.
But who could have imagined that in only six years, he’d grown to this level!
Even Ancestor Transcendent wasn't this phenomenal back then…
“You guess.” Chu Yuan chuckled lightly.
Come on, I’m cheating!
“…” Wan Qing found it boring and vanished in a flash.
“So Senior Brother really subdued Gu Ming Yuan with one hand. I thought he was looking to spar with Senior Brother, but then he left with his tail between his legs. I wouldn't have known about this if Senior Brother hadn't mentioned it,” Luo Li said from the side.
Bai Jin added, “I didn't notice Senior Brother making a move either.”
“Invincible Path, Invincible Path…” Su Yao giggled from the side, “Sounds kind of interesting.”
“But starting the Invincible Path at thirty, isn't that a bit cowardly!”
“I’ll go on the Invincible Path in two years!”
Luo Li and Bai Jin exchanged a wry smile.
Their junior sister was a natural fighter, and the Invincible Path, a challenge against all kinds of prodigies, was indeed perfect for her.
Chu Yuan nodded too, yeah, that’s great, when Junior Sister goes on the Invincible Path, he’ll follow along, traveling everywhere, and copying others’ stats!
As for him going on the Invincible Path… nah, no need, not in keeping with his mysterious and unfathomable style.
The news of the Ji family’s young master challenging various prodigies and embarking on the Invincible Path had spread throughout the Great Luo Domain, reaching the Middle Domain where the Great Luo Sacred Land was located, the North Domain where the Gu Family resided, and the East, West, and South Domains as well. While these three domains lacked sacred lands and imperial families, they still had powerful sacred clans, and some of their prodigies had already started trembling in fear.
Some useless individuals were also filled with anxiety.
“Oh no, oh no, I’m under fifty too, but I have no confidence at all! What do I do?”
“Pfft! Stop flattering yourself. The Ji family’s young master wants to challenge prodigies under fifty, not useless people under fifty!”
“Exactly. At least they need to be at the Divine Realm or above. Why are you, a Dharma Phase Realm cultivator, trying to get attention?”
“…………”
North Domain.
The Gu Imperial Family.
Outside the mountain gate.
In the distance, a sea of people, all there to watch the battle.
If someone wants to walk the Invincible Path, there’s bound to be no shortage of spectators.
Even the Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land had sent elders to record the entire process.
Boom boom boom!!!
Two figures were clashing, but the situation was one-sided.
Gu Ming Yuan’s Great Wilderness Saint Body was activated to its limit, his entire skin, hair, and eyes turning gold!
A boundless torrent of divine power surged forth, with every punch and palm, vast might engulfed everything.
“Is that all you got?”
However, Ji Chen Tian, clad in black robes and with an icy expression, was utterly contemptuous.
Behind Ji Chen Tian was a bottomless black hole phenomenon, as if it was about to devour everything. Gu Ming Yuan's divine power was gradually being swallowed up in the fight.
Throughout the battle, Ji Chen Tian fought with one hand, suppressing Gu Ming Yuan with just one arm.
“You’re just a few years older than me. What’s so great about that!” Gu Ming Yuan wasn’t the least bit cowed, even though he was covered in wounds.
The Great Wilderness Saint Body was renowned for its strength!
However, the Devouring Heaven Saint Body ranked even higher than the Great Wilderness Saint Body.
On top of that, there was a major realm difference.
Gu Ming Yuan was indeed no match.
But Ji Chen Tian couldn't instantly crush him either!
So after fighting for a quarter of an hour, he had finally rendered Gu Ming Yuan incapable of fighting.
“Waste! It seems the Gu Imperial Family has fallen into decline!” Ji Chen Tian kicked Gu Ming Yuan away without hesitation, his attitude arrogant to the extreme.
A Grand Elder from the Gu Family caught Gu Ming Yuan, his face clouded with anger.
Ji Chen Tian was too arrogant!
If it weren't for the agreement among the various human races that elders couldn't bully youngsters in duels between prodigies.
He would definitely give Ji Chen Tian, this little brat, a lesson!
“This is boring. Let’s go. Next power.” Ji Chen Tian boarded the Ji family’s sacred ship and left.
Those watching followed suit.
They had just witnessed the failure of another prodigy, a Saint Body prodigy at that!
“He’s too arrogant. I wish someone could beat him to a pulp! Unfortunately, there are very few outstanding prodigies under fifty! While his Invincible Path is narrow, his chance of success is still quite high!”
A Grand Elder from the Gu Family sighed.
“No, he won't succeed.” Gu Ming Yuan coughed up two mouthfuls of blood, but his expression was calm.
“Do you think someone under fifty could defeat him?” This Grand Elder was startled and quickly asked.
“Yes, and it will happen in my Great Luo Domain. His Invincible Path will end here!” Gu Ming Yuan imagined Ji Chen Tian being defeated, and he couldn’t help but smile.
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ps: Thanks to the boss “Moon Falls Full River Bank” for the monthly ticket.