Chapter 594
: Shaking the Sky 9 Collapses
"My God! Is this really something a Human Realm cultivator can do?"
"A monster! It's definitely a monster!"
The entire venue erupted in cheers! Gasps and gasps filled the air! Everyone was utterly stunned by the incredible scene before them!
At this moment, Jiang Xuan, though surrounded and his clothes were covered in dust, possessed an aura like a dragon emerging from the heavens. Far from being suppressed, it grew even stronger! The azure spiritual light emanating from his body was like a burning flame, making him appear like a war god who had walked out of ancient times! That domineering and powerful aura dazzled countless spectators, who could hardly believe their eyes!
Inside the assessment area, Xue Shaolin, Yu Wenjing, Yun Zitong, and others, who had initially believed that Jiang Xuan was bound to lose, had long since lost their ease and confidence, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity and shock.
Xue Shaolin stared intently at Jiang Xuan on the arena with sharp eyes and said in a deep voice.
"We all underestimated him! This young man's true combat strength far exceeds our expectations! He really didn't use his full strength before! If word of his performance today were to spread, it would probably cause quite a stir not only in the Southwest Province, but even in the Forbidden City of the Empire!"
Yu Wenjing's usually cool and aloof face was filled with surprise as she murmured.
"To withstand the combined attack of five experts far surpassing his cultivation level with only the strength of a Human罡 Realm cultivator... this is simply unheard of!"
Yun Zitong instinctively covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.
Standing not far from them, Wen Mingxiu looked at the dazzling figure on the stage, her expression extremely complicated.
She couldn't help but recall when she first met Jiang Xuan in Donglin City more than a year ago. He was just a young man at the fifth level of the True Martial Realm. Although his performance was amazing, his strength was ultimately limited.
However, in just over a year, the other party had grown to such an astonishing level! This speed of cultivation and this heaven-defying combat power made her feel dazed and unreal.
On the arena, the expressions of Le Zhiyou, Liu Kesheng, and the other four also became extremely serious.
They had thought that with the five of them working together, taking down Jiang Xuan would be a piece of cake, but they hadn't expected him to be so tenacious and difficult to deal with! Their attacks just now had almost used spiritual weapons and their own secret techniques, without holding back much, yet they still couldn't suppress him!
"This child must not be allowed to live! We must deal with him as soon as possible!"
Lezhiyou finally spoke, his voice low and resolute, carrying an undeniable determination.
For the first time, a strong fighting spirit and a hint of... murderous intent appeared in his usually calm eyes. Jiang Xuan's potential and threat made him feel uneasy.
"understand!"
"Go all out, don't give him a chance to breathe!"
Liu Kesheng and the other three echoed in unison, their eyes growing even more ferocious. At this moment, in their minds, Jiang Xuan's danger level had risen to its peak, even temporarily surpassing their competitive relationship, making him the number one enemy that had to be eliminated first!
The five launched another attack, even more fierce and intense than before! Swords flashed, axes swung, hooks and forks—all sorts of powerful spiritual techniques and weapon lights poured down on Jiang Xuan like a storm!
Faced with the relentless onslaught of the five, even though Jiang Xuan pushed the [Nine Shaking Heavens Collapse Dao] to its limit, his fists swirling like the wind, his annihilating fist intent surging, he was ultimately no match for ten hands. The difference in cultivation level and the absolute disadvantage in numbers began to gradually become apparent.
His sharp edge was gradually suppressed, and he began to retreat, his footsteps leaving deep footprints on the arena. More and more blood was spilling from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating that he was struggling to hold on.
When the crowd saw that Jiang Xuan's momentum had finally been overwhelmed and he had fallen into a disadvantageous position, many people secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that this was the normal situation.
"As expected, it still doesn't work..."
"It's already a miracle that they've managed to hold on until now!"
"What a pity! If he had been luckier in the draw, he could have gone much further!"
"Sigh, I still hope he can create another miracle..."
Some people thought it was only natural, while others felt sorry for Jiang Xuan and were nervous, not wanting this dark horse's miracle to end.
On the white jade platform, Dean Wei Lingzhen looked at Jiang Xuan, who was struggling to hold on against the attack of five people but still did not give up. She couldn't help but sigh and sigh with regret.
"This young man... was truly unlucky in the draw. Otherwise, given the combat prowess he has displayed, he might very well be able to rival the true young prodigies in the Forbidden City of the Empire in the future..."
Upon hearing this, Liu Wujun, Du Dongtu, and the others beside him fell silent.
They all understood what Wei Lingzhen meant by "the young, unparalleled geniuses of the Forbidden City"—they were monsters as dazzling as stars, with extraordinary backgrounds and monstrous talents. To receive such praise from Wei Lingzhen was enough to prove Jiang Xuan's importance in her eyes.
However, reality doesn't allow for "what ifs," and the current predicament seems to have already determined the outcome of his provincial examination.
On the white jade platform, Wei Lingzhen's sighs seemed to still linger in everyone's ears.
They naturally understood what kind of existence the dean meant by the "young, unparalleled prodigy of the Forbidden City"—they were monsters as dazzling as stars, with terrifyingly deep backgrounds and monstrous talents that inspired despair. To receive such praise from Wei Lingzhen undoubtedly elevated Jiang Xuan to an astonishing level.
However, reality is cruel, and the current predicament seems to have brought Jiang Xuan's journey in the provincial examination to an end.
“What a pity,” Wei Lingzhen shook her head, her tone filled with deep regret.
"The strength and potential this child has shown are enough to place him among the top geniuses of the empire. If he hadn't been so unlucky in this draw, he would surely have shone brightly in the national examination in due time."
Now... I'm afraid even passing the provincial examination will be difficult.
Du Dongtu, standing to the side with his arms crossed and his rugged face expressionless, chimed in.
"Geniuses are also divided into different levels, and luck is also a part of strength. Only those who can fight their way out of adversity are truly top-notch. If he can't even get past this hurdle, it only means that he hasn't reached the right level yet."
Grand Commander Liu Wujun gazed intently at the azure light on the arena that swayed amidst the raging storm but never went out, and said calmly.
"The result of the draw is the will of Heaven. It is the will of Heaven, and there is nothing we can do about it."
That being said, his slightly narrowed eyes revealed that he was not entirely unmoved.
On the arena, the battle intensified, reaching a fever pitch!
"Oh!"
With a dull thud, Jiang Xuan was finally unable to defend himself properly. Liu Kesheng's spinning bronze umbrella caught him off guard and slammed him hard into the back!
"puff!"
Jiang Xuan staggered, a sweet taste rising in his throat, and he spat out another mouthful of blood. A piercing pain shot through his back, as if his spine were about to break, and a burning pain instantly spread throughout his body.
"A great opportunity!"
Le Zhiyou's eyes flashed with a fierce light. How could he let such a golden opportunity slip by? His black longsword, like a venomous dragon emerging from its lair, pierced straight for Jiang Xuan's heart! At the same time, Wu Cen's golden axe, Zhai Xiuyuan's white bone chain, and Chen Cheng's brass short halberd, like sharks smelling blood, attacked fiercely from three other directions! The attacks surged in like a tidal wave, determined to completely engulf Jiang Xuan!
However, at this critical moment between life and death, Jiang Xuan's eyes showed no panic, but instead burst forth with an extraordinary ruthlessness and decisiveness!
He forcefully twisted his body, narrowly avoiding Le Zhiyou's fatal sword strike in an almost illogical manner. At the same time, his left hand, with its five fingers like hooks, suddenly reached out and precisely grabbed the long white bone chain that Zhai Xiuyuan had drawn!
"Come here!"
Jiang Xuan roared, his arm muscles bulging, and a terrifying force erupted, actually pulling the unsuspecting Zhai Xiuyuan so hard that he staggered towards him!
"Sea-shattering collapse!"
With his right fist clenched, azure spiritual energy gathered wildly, carrying a fierce will that seemed capable of tearing apart the vast ocean and shattering the raging waves, and slammed fiercely towards Zhai Xiuyuan, who had been pulled over, and Wu Cen, who was trying to come to his rescue!
"BOOM—!!"
The force of the punch exploded, and the void seemed to cave in! Zhai Xiuyuan and Wu Cen felt an irresistible force crashing into them, their protective spiritual energy shattering instantly. As if struck by a high-speed beast, they spat out blood and flew backward uncontrollably, crashing heavily onto the edge of the arena. After struggling for a few moments, they were unable to get up for a while!
However, in order to unleash this thunderous counterattack, Jiang Xuan inevitably exposed an opening on his left shoulder!
"Hey!"
Le Zhiyou's black longsword struck again like a ghost, its cold blade tearing through the air and slamming into Jiang Xuan's left shoulder!
Blood spurted out instantly, deep enough to expose bone! If Jiang Xuan hadn't instinctively tightened his muscles at the last moment, dissipating some of the force, his entire left arm would probably have been crippled by that sword strike!
The intense pain made the veins on Jiang Xuan's forehead throb, but he seemed not to feel it. He suddenly turned around, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Le Zhiyou, the fighting spirit burning within them almost tangible!
"The Great Phoenix Collapses!"
He let out a clear, long cry like a wounded phoenix. On his right fist, the azure spiritual energy faintly condensed into a blurry phoenix phantom, carrying the domineering intent of burning the eight wastelands and being reborn from the ashes. With a power several times more ferocious than any of his previous attacks, he slammed into Le Zhiyou!
Le Zhiyou's expression changed drastically. He clearly felt the terrifying power contained in this punch, far beyond what he had experienced before! He hurriedly held his black longsword horizontally in front of him, and unleashed his Heavenly Gang Realm spiritual energy without reservation!
"Thump—!!!"
It was like a great bell being struck!
A visible shockwave erupted from the two of them! Le Zhiyou felt an overwhelming force, like a volcanic eruption, surge through the sword. His hand instantly split open, bleeding profusely, and the high-quality black longsword groaned under the strain! He was thrown back more than ten feet by the force, like a kite with a broken string, before he could barely regain his footing. After landing, he stumbled back several steps, each step leaving a deep footprint on the hard arena floor!
"puff!"
Le Zhiyou felt a sweet taste in his throat, forcibly suppressing the surging blood and qi, but his face had already turned deathly pale, and his internal organs were aching faintly, indicating that he had suffered serious internal injuries! He raised his head, his gaze towards Jiang Xuan filled with disbelief and... a trace of truly ignited anger and killing intent! He, a dignified Heavenly Gang Realm cultivator, had actually been defeated and injured by a mere Human Gang Realm brawl in a head-on confrontation! This was simply an utter disgrace!
"My God! Jiang Xuan... he actually defeated Le Zhiyou!"
"And Lezhiyou got injured! Am I seeing things?"
"That's incredible! Absolutely incredible!"
"His left shoulder is still bleeding! How can he still have such fighting power!"
The entire stadium erupted in cheers! Gasps, shouts, and incredulous screams blended together! Everyone was thrilled by this incredible turn of events!
At this moment, Jiang Xuan was covered in blood, his left shoulder wound was a bloody mess, and you could even vaguely see the white bone. His body was also covered with wounds of all sizes, and his appearance was miserable.
But as he stood there, his imposing aura was not diminished by his injuries; on the contrary, he was like a divine weapon tempered by blood and fire, radiating an even more terrifying killing intent! His soaring fighting spirit and ruthlessness terrified many people.
In the assessment area, Wen Mingxiu looked at Jiang Xuan's appearance with a complicated expression and muttered to herself.
"This is his true nature... Which of the elites who emerged from the Blood Killing Camp didn't crawl out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood? The more desperate the situation, the more their ferocity is unleashed."
She knew that what Jiang Xuan was showing at this moment was not only strength, but also a fighting instinct and unwavering will honed through countless bloody battles.
Within Jiang Xuan's body, his blood and qi were boiling and burning like magma. The "storm millstone" was spinning wildly at an unprecedented speed, extracting every bit of potential and transforming it into a vast and boundless spiritual energy.
But his mind was unusually calm and focused, like a frozen lake, clearly reflecting everything on the battlefield.
He unleashed a series of different moves from the [Nine Heavens Shaking Collapse Path] – Mountain-Splitting Collapse, Sea-Splitting Collapse, Python Dragon Collapse, Great Phoenix Collapse… Each move contained astonishing destructive power, with immense might.
This was his first real battle after reaching the peak of the Human罡 Realm! His decision not to use weapons wasn't out of arrogance, but deliberate! He wanted to use this unprecedented pressure, this siege by five powerful enemies, as a crucible of blood and fire, to temper and hone this ancient offensive technique he had only recently begun learning! He wanted to unleash the true power of the [Heaven-Shaking Nine Collapse Dao] in actual combat!
On the white jade platform, Liu Wujun, with his sharp eyes, was the first to notice the abnormality, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"This boy's momentum... not only hasn't weakened, but it's actually increasing?"
Wei Lingzhen also stared intently at the scene, her face showing surprise.
"No! The power of that combat technique he used seems to be constantly increasing during the battle! It's becoming more and more refined and domineering!"
"Snapped!"
Du Dongtu slammed his hand on the jade table in front of him, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and he suddenly realized something.
"I get it! This kid... he's not fighting desperately at all, he's using the battle to hone his martial arts! He's using Le Zhiyou and the others as whetstones!"
Upon hearing this, the important figures on the stage all trembled, instantly understanding the reason behind it. For a moment, their gazes towards Jiang Xuan were filled with indescribable shock, and a hint of amusement mixed with exasperation. (End of Chapter)