Chapter 447: Chapter 447: Battle Against the Sixth Tier (Part 1)

The next day, at the top of Chessboard Peak.

It was the second day of the selection for the Martial Pavilion External Guardian at Upper Scenic Celestial. The crowd watching had suddenly surged, filling the empty stone platforms to the brim, leaving no room for those who arrived late.

The scene was truly astounding.

It should be noted that the position of Martial Pavilion External Guardian was not an important one, akin at most to an outer disciple of Upper Scenic Celestial.

One would not expect it to attract so many onlookers.

But undeniably, as a large number of competing Martial Artists were eliminated, today’s matchup promised to be even more intense and exciting than yesterday’s.

When the time came, the Martial Pavilion Elder ascended the stage as usual to draw lots.

"Fourth match on the fifth arena, Zhang Yuan versus Yue Yihuo!"

Zhang Yuan didn’t expect to be picked in the first round today.

He ascended the fifth fighting arena without a change in his expression.

And his opponent, Zhang Yuan’s, ascended the stone platform within just a few breaths of time as well.

The Martial Artist named Yue Yihuo appeared to be around thirty, with ordinary looks and average build, dressed in a gray tight-fitting garment, lacking any striking features.

However, upon seeing his opponent, Zhang Yuan’s expression immediately became extremely serious.

Tier Six!

Though the opponent’s aura was concealed, hardly different from ordinary people on the surface.

But it was precisely this ordinary appearance that triggered Zhang Yuan’s instinctive wariness.

He unconsciously activated the special vision of the Red-eyed Crow.

And immediately saw through Yue Yihuo’s real strength!

The warning note that the little Daoist Child gave to Zhang Yuan yesterday was indeed correct.

Zhang Yuan realized he had underestimated the power of the Yang Family.

The Yang Family not only involved a Tier Six elite to handle him but also had the skill to manipulate the selection draw.

A true credit to the great clans of Qianjing!

Zhang Yuan did not believe for a moment that it was a coincidence he faced Yue Yihuo today.

He coldly smiled and said, "A dignified Tier Six True Gang expert, competing for a mere External Guardian position?"

Zhang Yuan’s voice wasn’t loud but instantly carried clearly to all the surrounding ears.

Immediately causing an uproar!

Apart from the very few who knew the inside story, all others were astonished.

Yue Yihuo is Tier Six?

Why would a Tier Six expert come to participate in the Martial Pavilion External Guardian selection!

Having nothing better to do?

Even if they were idle, they should at least consider their status, have they no shame?

The position of Martial Pavilion External Guardian in the Upper Scenic Celestial Martial Pavilion has always been a "perk" for Tier Five Martial Artists, rarely would a Tier Six expert take on the role.

Because for Tier Six experts, cultivation is the most important thing.

They don’t need the meager benefits of being an External Guardian, why lower their status to fight Tier Five Martial Artists!

While there are very few Tier Six experts in the Martial Pavilion, there are still a dozen or so of them, if they announced participation in the selection, no one would bother competing.

They simply couldn’t win!

So for Yue Yihuo as a Level 6 expert to do such a thing,

he must either be temporarily insane or have some agenda.

No one present was a fool, after a moment’s thought, they quickly understood.

Nine out of ten, Yue Yihuo was here for Zhang Yuan!

Zhang Yuan thoroughly offended the Yang Family, whatever methods the latter used against him, it would be entirely normal.

The question is, how could it be such a coincidence, that Zhang Yuan just happened to face Yue Yihuo in the first round today?

The onlookers’ expressions turned subtle!

And the Martial Pavilion Elder responsible for the draw had a blank expression, but the sudden shadows in his eyes gave away his current mindset.

On the fighting arena, Yue Yihuo smiled faintly and said, "Can a Tier Six not participate in the External Guardian selection?"

"If you’re afraid, you can surrender now!"

As soon as the words left the Tier Six expert’s mouth, his entire aura underwent a tremendous change, like a sword being drawn, revealing an unmatched sharpness.

An invisible pressure swept towards Zhang Yuan!

He was no longer pretending!

Zhang Yuan was prepared, without a second thought, he activated the Power of the Black Giant Ant.

Tenfold strength augmentation!

His body suddenly expanded, muscles swelled, qi force surged, and subtle qilin patterns appeared on his skin surface.

He barely resisted Yue Yihuo’s oppressive aura.

Their gazes clashed in mid-air as if invisible sparks were flashing!

"Six Harmonies Qilin Body!"

Yue Yihuo squinted and said, "I didn’t expect someone so young like you to cultivate this technique to such a level, no wonder you became a Dharma Guardian Divine General of the Celestial King Hall, truly amazing!"

He fixed his gaze on Zhang Yuan, shouting like thunder, "Fight!"

The next moment, Yue Yihuo suddenly stepped forward, his whole person shot out like an arrow leaving the bowstring.

He launched a punch at Zhang Yuan!

This Tier Six expert did not underestimate Zhang Yuan, and even regarded him as an opponent of the same level.

Therefore, he opened with an incredibly powerful punch.

In an instant, a domineering and irresistible fist force roared forward through the air, advancing with an unstoppable momentum.

The power of this punch put an immense pressure and threat on Zhang Yuan!

But he did not evade.

Eighteenfold strength augmentation!

Zhang Yuan instantly increased the extraordinary abilities of the Black Giant Ant, simultaneously pushing the Six Harmonies Qilin Body to its limit, then faced Yue Yihuo’s oncoming heavy punch without deflecting, swinging his palm in defense.

Great Stone-Throwing Hand, Shuiyue Technique!

Boom!

Fist and palm collided, the sound was like thunder, two completely different mighty forces fiercely clashed, invisible qi force rippling in all directions. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Yue Yihuo halted, cracks suddenly appeared on the stone platform beneath his feet.

While Zhang Yuan staggered back three steps repeatedly.

Each step left a clear footprint on the hard stone platform surface.

After three steps, he stood firmly.

"Impressive courage!"

Yue Yihuo nodded: "Impressive skill!"

"But not enough!"

This Tier Six expert’s eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp killing intent.

With that one punch just now, he had concentrated over ninety percent of his strength and incorporated the True Gang Vigorous Qi he had painstakingly cultivated over his lifetime, the power was sufficient to kill a Tier Five Martial Artist.

However, the Tier Five cultivation of Zhang Yuan not only withstood this lethal punch but also didn’t suffer much harm.

Only stepping back three steps.

Before the duel began, Yue Yihuo had already highly rated Zhang Yuan’s strength.

Yet the reality was far more unbelievable than he had anticipated!

A young Martial Artist with no notable background, possessing such an extraordinary Martial Arts talent and potential.

The killing intent within Yue Yihuo was irrepressible.

Because Yue Yihuo had already stood in opposition to Zhang Yuan.

If the latter were allowed to continue growing, he would face a huge threat in the future!

So today he must severely injure Zhang Yuan.

This was not only the Yang Family’s commission but also for Yue Yihuo himself.

"Die!"

Before the words fell, Yue Yihuo attacked again.

He launched the second punch.

This punch was even more powerful than the first, the unleashed invisible gang qi charged at Zhang Yuan with an unstoppable intent.

Causing the spectators to turn pale!