Chapter 244: Chapter 188: Star City Divine Son

For some reason.

Shen Xiyue’s face was completely devoid of expression, as cold as an iceberg.

’It seems... she hasn’t escaped the fate of being controlled by a Venerable Divinity Transformation either!’

A dark light flickered in Qin Xuan’s eyes as he took a step forward.

With a light tap of his toes, he landed on one of the Ghost Star Cultivators’ arenas.

"Another ant from the Liaoyuan Division, here to throw his life away..."

Jiaoli, a cultivator at the Purple Mansion Fourth Level, was reveling in the high of his recent victory.

He sneered upon seeing Qin Xuan take the stage.

"Kid, I am Ghostly Malice, the Soul-Exorcising Envoy of the Evil Horn Division. State your name! I don’t kill nameless whelps!"

However, before Jiaoli could finish speaking, his expression turned to one of utter horror.

He saw that Qin Xuan, who had been several yards away just a moment ago...

...in the next instant, appeared right in front of him. Qin Xuan formed a sword with his fingers, unleashing a torrent of ferocious, scorching Sword Intent.

Jiaoli was terrified. Corpse Evil Qi erupted from his body.

"What kind of Magic is this? How can your speed be so..."

SPLAT!

Like a bursting bubble, Jiaoli’s eyes rolled back. A hole had been pierced through his brow, and he fell to the ground, stiff as a board.

An instant kill!

The entire arena fell silent.

"Such speed. Let me test your strength."

Another Demon Cultivator from the Li Huo Division, this one at the Purple Mansion Fifth Level, leaped onto the stage. He was just about to announce his name.

But in the next moment, a fist as heavy as a mountain came crashing toward him.

BOOM!

That Purple Mansion Fifth Level Demon Snake exploded in a shower of blood and gore.

Qin Xuan said flatly, "I have no interest in knowing any of your names. Does anyone else want to continue?"

"You dare, whelp?! Taste my sword!"

SHING!

A surging Sword Intent raged forth, striking at Qin Xuan.

It was a Purple Mansion Sixth Level Demon Snake from the Zhuyin Division, holding a red, flexible sword. He cut quite an impressive figure.

A Demon Race Cultivator commented, "That’s the Red Rock Sword Envoy from the Zhuyin Division! His Sword Qi has reached the Transformation Realm. Even an ordinary Star Mansion First Level cultivator would find it hard to block. This kid is in danger!"

In the next moment, however, that Demon Race Cultivator’s eyes went wide.

He saw that Qin Xuan didn’t even turn his head.

He flicked a finger.

CRACK!

The Red Rock Sword Envoy’s flexible sword snapped in two. He was sent flying backward, spitting a mouthful of blood.

He was on his last breath.

"This human from the Liaoyuan Division has such a ferocious physique!"

A shocked Demon Cultivator said, "This kid’s Star Mansion level combat power is the real deal!"

Nine people in a row were instantly killed by Qin Xuan, and it all happened in the span of a few moments.

Qin Xuan’s gaze was calm as he looked toward the distant Li Huo Saint Son, Yanyao, who possessed the most formidable aura!

"Liu Mobai of the Liaoyuan Division. I await your instruction."

Yanyao, who had been resting with his eyes closed, now opened them. A flicker of surprise crossed his golden-red pupils before turning into disdain.

"Star Mansion First Level? Commendable courage, but foolish... I’ll give you one chance. Get off the stage yourself."

Qin Xuan didn’t reply. He simply, slowly, drew the Lifebound Longsword from his back.

The blade was a brilliant gold, surging with fiery intent.

Yanyao snorted coldly. "You’re courting death!"

He transformed into a heaven-shaking rainbow of light and shot directly toward Qin Xuan.

"Li Huo: Heaven-Slaying!"

Qin Xuan’s eyes narrowed. His figure flickered like a phantom as the tip of his sword trembled, seemingly deflecting a thousand pounds with four ounces of force.

TING!

A soft chime rang out.

Yanyao suddenly froze, like a venomous snake whose weak spot had been struck.

Yanyao’s expression changed. He hadn’t expected his opponent’s insight to be so sharp. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

He hurriedly changed his attack, blanketing the sky in a rain of fire.

Qin Xuan executed his Body Technique, weaving through the fiery rain like a slippery fish.

His Lifebound Longsword would tap or slice, each strike precisely hitting a weak point in the flow of Yanyao’s Magical Power!

He actually managed to force the Saint Child of the Li Huo Division into a flustered panic.

"How is that possible?!" Cries of astonishment rose from below the stage.

The more Yanyao fought, the more frustrated he became. His opponent’s Sword Technique seemed unremarkable, yet it always anticipated his moves, giving him the stifling feeling of punching cotton with all his might.

He let out a furious roar and finally stopped holding back.

"Li Fire Domain, activate!"

BOOM!

The entire arena was instantly engulfed in a sea of fire, and the temperature soared.

Within this domain, Yanyao’s speed and power were greatly amplified.

"It’s over! Nine Transformations of Li Fire: Vermilion Bird Soaring!"

Yanyao achieved Unity of Man and Sword, transforming into a massive, flaming Vermilion Bird that charged at Qin Xuan.

"Is that all?"

Qin Xuan shook his head. His Lifebound Longsword suddenly erupted with a brilliant light as that trace of Flame Demon power within him merged into the blade.

"Great Sun Heaven-Burning and Earth-Scorching!"

The sword light streaked across the sky like a startled swan. Despite being launched second, it arrived first, precisely tapping the spot between the flaming Vermilion Bird’s eyes.

HISSS—

Like a red-hot iron plunged into snow, the ferocious, flaming Vermilion Bird let out a mournful cry and began to collapse and disintegrate from within.

"Ugh... How could you see my flaw?"

Yanyao’s figure stumbled out from the dissolving flames, his face a mask of disbelief as a trickle of blood escaped the corner of his mouth!

Qin Xuan stood with his sword in hand and smiled faintly.

"The Saint Child of the Li Huo Division... is nothing special after all."

The entire arena fell deathly silent.

Then, a tsunami of cheers erupted from the Liaoyuan Division’s section. The humans all shouted in excitement.

"Star Envoy Liu is mighty!"

"He won! Star Envoy Liu defeated the Li Huo Saint Son!"

"Our Liaoyuan Division is even stronger than the Li Huo Division!"

Meanwhile, the Demon Snakes of the Li Huo Division all had grim expressions, looking even more miserable than if their parents had died.

Bi Fang Daoist Monarch spoke coolly, "Liu Mobai, you have successfully defended the arena. In ten days, you may enter the main arena to challenge a Divine Child."

For the next ten days, the arena battles grew even more intense.

Relying on her exquisite Swordsmanship, Wei Qingyi successfully defended an arena through several rounds of challenges, steadily increasing her points.

Although she was defeated by a Ghost Star expert, she quickly succeeded in capturing another arena, displaying impressive strength.

Ji Boying was even more ferocious, like a humanoid beast, and also successfully defended his arena.

However, when they encountered the true top-tier prodigies, the gap in their power became apparent.

Wei Qingyi’s arena was challenged by the Profound Yang Divine Child, Hao Yang.

Hao Yang didn’t even give her a proper look, simply stating flatly, "A Human Race Sword Cultivator? If you can withstand a single strike from me at thirty percent of my power, I’ll consider it your win."

Wei Qingyi’s expression grew solemn. Her green robes stirred without any wind as her Sword Intent rose to its peak.