Supreme Devouring God-Chapter 1422: Counter-Challenge!
Qin Chen's gaze was fixed on Huo Lianjing, a slight smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"I refuse!"
No one was surprised by this outcome.
Qin Chen, the dark horse, although formidable, was still at a noticeable gap compared to Huo Lianjing.
Huo Lianjing was angry inside, yet helpless.
After all, everyone has three chances to refuse; that's the rule.
Though he was furious and wanted to teach Qin Chen a lesson, to regain face for the Huo Clan.
But with Qin Chen refusing to fight, he had no other choice.
At this moment, Jing Kong from the Golden Buddha Temple stepped out again, poised to name a challenger among the combatants.
However, Qin Chen looked at Huo Lianjing, and suddenly a powerful war intent burst from his eyes: "I challenge you!"
These words caused the scene to fall silent.
Huo Lianjing seemed to think he'd heard wrong.
Challenge who?
"Who are you challenging?"
Ouyang Panxue's icy eyes locked onto Qin Chen, her brows deeply furrowed.
Jing Kong was somewhat frustrated as well.
Twice he came out to challenge, and twice Qin Chen interrupted him.
But he was not angry.
Qin Chen's eyes locked on Huo Lianjing, the smile at his mouth growing more intense: "Qin Chen of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect challenges Huo Lianjing of the Huo Clan!"
"Boom!"
When Qin Chen's words fell.
It was like a huge stone dropping into a lake, stirring thousands of waves.
Ouyang Panxue, Mon Tianran, and others' expressions all changed.
On the viewing platform, Xia Bai, Tang Cang, and others were shocked, instantly standing up, eyes wide open.
Countless eyes locked onto Qin Chen in an instant.
Everyone's faces expressed utter astonishment.
"Are you crazy? What nonsense are you spouting?!"
Ouyang Panxue's composed face reacted, and couldn't help but yell at Qin Chen.
Refusing Huo Lianjing's challenge, then turning to challenge Huo Lianjing, what was this about?
For fun?
Huo Lianjing's eyes, like flames, stared at Qin Chen: "What do you mean?"
"You challenged me, I refused, now you turn around and challenge me?"
Qin Chen's expression was in stark contrast to everyone's—the whole time, he remained entirely relaxed.
"It's simple."
"Because you're just not quite qualified to challenge me!"
What...what?!
If, when Qin Chen named Huo Lianjing as his challenger, the crowd was shocked beyond measure.
Then at this moment.
When Qin Chen's words dropped, a deep sense of shock rippled through their minds like thunder.
His reason for refusing the fight was that Huo Lianjing wasn't qualified to challenge him?
How arrogant was he?
Absolutely defiant!
"Qin Chen, you...ugh!"
Mon Tianran was also stunned, about to speak but not knowing what to say, eventually just offering a helpless smile.
"He's too presumptuous!"
On the viewing platform, the faces of the Huo Clan were filled with indescribable anger, fists tightly clenched.
Huo Lianjing was the pride of their Huo Clan's younger generation, their top talent.
What did Qin Chen mean by saying such things now?
Could they take this as a provocation against their entire Huo Clan?
"Foolhardy!"
Si Luoyi shot Qin Chen a cold look.
Even he didn't dare to speak to Huo Lianjing in such a way; where did Qin Chen get the courage?
Yun Xianyi shook her head and said to Dao Xiaoyao beside her: "Did you see that? This is the man you wholeheartedly defend?"
Admittedly, Qin Chen had always maintained an amazing stature.
But now, Qin Chen's unrestrained arrogance made her think him simply an idiot.
Did he not know who he was talking to?
That was Huo Lianjing!
"How can you know the outcome before it happens, Senior Sister Yun? How can you say his words are just boastful?"
"Maybe, to him, Huo Lianjing really isn't worth fighting against?"
Dao Xiaoyao looked at Qin Chen, then back at Yun Xianyi and said.
Yun Xianyi was momentarily surprised, finding Dao Xiaoyao's words a bit amusing: "You think he'll win? You must understand, that's Huo Lianjing!"
"Even I wouldn't dare claim I could defeat him!"
Huo Lianjing was definitely a feared contender in this ranking contest.
"But, he's the one fighting, not you."
Dao Xiaoyao maintained a calm expression.
Yun Xianyi shook her head and didn't speak further, thinking Dao Xiaoyao must be crazy.
To think Qin Chen could defeat Huo Lianjing?
Let alone Huo Yuxiao, even Nangong Chenao would hardly withstand a single move from Huo Lianjing!
"Interesting."
Chu Minghuang squinted at Qin Chen, a somewhat unknown smile gracing her face.
Huo Lianjing's gaze at Qin Chen froze as Qin Chen's words rang out.
But moments later, flames almost tangible burned in his eyes: "Do you know how to spell 'Death'?!"
"I don't know how to spell 'Death'."
"I just want to know how many moves you can endure under me!" Qin Chen said with a smile.
"Dong!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Lianjing's inner anger burst forth, and he no longer wished to waste words on Qin Chen.
His feet stomped on the ground, charging at Qin Chen like lightning.
Simultaneously, a terrifying power erupted from within, turning Huo Lianjing into a Fire God, with flames reaching a height of thirty feet burning above his head.
Yet surprisingly, they didn't scorch his clothes or hair.
"Invincible below Tongtian Realm?"
Sensing the aura bursting from Huo Lianjing, Qin Chen immediately gauged his battle prowess.
Even the fire Yu Xiao who took Primordial Glaze couldn't compare to Huo Lianjing.
No wonder he was one of the favorites to win!
Yet Qin Chen's face showed no fear, rather a hint of excitement.
So far, Huo Lianjing was the only one against whom Qin Chen could use some of his abilities.
"Small Movement Technique!"
Qin Chen's figure suddenly turned into an afterimage.
Weaker individuals could hardly see his true form.
"Let's see where you can run!"
"Divine Inheritance Technique——Great Flame Technique!"
Huo Lianjing, filled with rage, showed no intent of holding back.
Seeing Qin Chen trying to evade, Huo Lianjing sneered and directly used a Saint Inheritance Technique. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
"Whoosh!"
Instantly, flames erupted like a volcanic explosion, sweeping towards Qin Chen in full force.
