Chapter 506: Chapter 376: The Might of the Thunder Fire Divine Burning Array, Shocking All Sects

His plan might have been good, but the instant he charged forth, a powerful shock wave slammed straight into his Divine Soul.

Yang Huaizhen immediately felt dizzy, his body staggering as he barely kept his feet, almost collapsing to the ground.

This was exactly the Grand Array unleashing a Divine Soul assault.

This array was called the Thunder Fire Divine Burning Array. Not only could Lin Chang’sheng control the Divine Thunder and Fiery Flame Power within, he could also detonate a Divine Soul attack against those trapped inside.

Right now, Yang Huaizhen’s Divine Soul felt as if it were being burned alive, the agony unbearable.

Even though his physical body had already reached Integration Stage, his Divine Soul was still at Void Refining Stage, and under the burning of this array, he simply couldn’t withstand it.

Too late—

Seeing Yang Huaizhen writhing in pain from the soul assault, Lin Chang’sheng immediately summoned the Power of Celestial Thunder, blasting it down toward where Yang Huaizhen stood.

Countless silver snakes danced and coiled in the vault above, intertwining into a giant thunder dragon.

"Huaizhen, dodge now!"

The Immortal Martial Hall Elder let out a startled cry the moment he saw the thunder dragon descend from the skies.

At first, he had been sure Yang Huaizhen would win this battle.

But now he realized just how naive that thinking was—they’d already used every killer move in their arsenal, while Lin Chang’sheng still had one last trump card left untouched.

And now, unleashing it, Huaizhen was left utterly defenseless.

Let alone Yang Huaizhen, a cultivator at Void Refining Stage being left so battered by the array—even Integration Stage cultivators would struggle to take this.

Yang Huaizhen sensed the thunder dragon coming for him, but the searing pain left him no chance to counterattack.

All he could do was raise his Celestial Vault Shield to withstand the blow.

BOOOOM—

The ferocious thunder dragon smashed down on Yang Huaizhen’s Celestial Vault Shield, erupting into an earthshaking roar.

As the shockwave exploded, Yang Huaizhen was instantly sent flying, crashing against the edge of the Combat Platform in the distance.

"Brother Yang, do you yield?"

Seeing Yang Huaizhen’s body battered and bloodied by the Power of Celestial Thunder, streaks of crimson trickling down his form, Lin Chang’sheng advised earnestly.

He and Yang Huaizhen had no deep enmity—Lin Chang’sheng had no reason to strike a killing blow here.

"I, Yang Huaizhen, have never yielded in my life!"

Clutching his Purgatory Divine Spear and Celestial Vault Shield again, Yang Huaizhen prepared to keep fighting Lin Chang’sheng.

But the gathered crowd from Immortal Martial Hall cried out in alarm.

"Senior Brother Yang, yield! If you keep going, you risk crippling your cultivation—it’s not worth it!"

"Yeah, Senior Brother Yang, you should surrender!"

"Huaizhen, concede, quick!"

The Elder and disciples from Immortal Martial Hall called anxiously, but Yang Huaizhen acted as if he couldn’t hear them at all.

Firmly gripping the two Middle Grade Celestial Spirit Treasures, he charged at Lin Chang’sheng with spear in hand once more.

Such spirit—even Lin Chang’sheng had to respect it. But up against overwhelming force, wasn’t this just throwing his life away?

The only words Lin Chang’sheng could use to judge Yang Huaizhen—reckless brute.

ROAR—

Watching Yang Huaizhen launch himself forward, Lin Chang’sheng again summoned the might of the Array, conjuring forth a fiery dragon to ram straight at Yang Huaizhen.

BOOOM—

The spear and the fiery dragon smashed together; the raw Power of Fiery Flame immediately blasted Yang Huaizhen into the air once more.

By now, his robes were in tatters, and several spots on his physical body were badly scorched by the Power of Fiery Flame.

After all, this was Undying Dragon Flame—to endure it, you’d need at least Middle Stage of Integration or higher cultivation.

That devastating strike sent Yang Huaizhen flying off the Combat Platform, ending the fight in defeat.

Pffft—

Hitting the ground, Yang Huaizhen spat a mouthful of blood, tried to speak, but finally collapsed, passing out cold.

The Immortal Martial Hall Elder hurried forward, smothering the flames licking at Yang Huaizhen’s body, then poured Primordial Power into him to heal his wounds.

Luckily, Yang Huaizhen wasn’t too badly hurt—his realm wouldn’t fall. As long as he rested for half a month, he’d recover.

Lin Chang’sheng, with the Grand Array’s backing, had unleashed power that was frankly terrifying.

Even Yang Huaizhen, boosted by Elixir, couldn’t handle it at all.

"For this year’s Celestial Pride List, first place goes to Lin Chang’sheng!"

With Yang Huaizhen’s defeat, the Refining God Sect Grand Elder immediately proclaimed the first place winner of this year’s Celestial Pride List.

The crowd was instantly stunned, rooted in disbelief for a long time.

After all, everyone had assumed from the start that Yang Huaizhen would triumph. Some had even placed hefty Immortal Crystal bets on his victory.

Now with Yang Huaizhen’s defeat, they couldn’t accept it.

"Who could have guessed? In the end, the champion is actually this no-name—Lin Chang’sheng!"

"Yeah! Not even the disciples of Immortal Martial Hall, Heaven-Suppressing Sect, or Immortal Palace could beat him—it’s insane!"

"Seems like the Immortal Realm is about to change—such a once-in-a-lifetime prodigy has emerged!"

"Maybe, maybe not. Depends if he dies young. A kid this flashy might not even grow up before his enemies wipe him out!"

"True enough—tall trees attract the wind. Being too gifted isn’t always a blessing!"

...

All around, Elders and disciples alike whispered—some envied Lin Chang’sheng’s talent, others felt his extraordinary gifts would bring his ruin.

"Hmph. Could this kid really be the reincarnation of the Void Immortal King?"

Off in the distance, Luo Shang stared at Lin Chang’sheng, champion of the Celestial Pride List, secretly pondering.

If Lin Chang’sheng wasn’t the Void Immortal King reincarnated, how could he be so monstrously talented?

If he really is—then they absolutely can’t let him live.

Otherwise, once he matures, the Celestial Nether Sword Sect would face utter destruction.

"Seventh Elder, alert every Celestial Nether Sword Sect member nearby—when Lin Chang’sheng tries to leave, ambush and kill him at all costs!"

Luo Shang barked his order.

Lin Chang’sheng must not leave here alive.

If he did, and joined a Sect, killing him would be nearly impossible.

"Yes, sir!"

The Seventh Elder replied gravely, then hurried off.

"Now, the top ten on this year’s Celestial Pride List—the champion: Lin Chang’sheng, second place: Yang Huaizhen, third: Wang Huisheng, fourth: Zhou Qibai, fifth..."

As the Refining God Sect Grand Elder announced the top ten, the crowd erupted into chaos.

Few paid much attention to the details—they only cared that Lin Chang’sheng was number one.

Sure, Yang Huaizhen was second, but that hardly mattered anymore, never mind the others.

Finally, rewards were distributed to the top ten contenders.

Each of the ten received 10,000 Immortal Crystals and a Lower Grade Celestial Spirit Treasure.

The top three earned 30,000 Immortal Crystals and a Middle Grade Celestial Spirit Treasure apiece.

As for the champion, not only could he claim 50,000 Immortal Crystals and a Middle Grade Celestial Spirit Treasure—he could also choose any High Level Immortal Technique from the Refining God Sect, and join any Sect he wished.

Lin Chang’sheng didn’t care much for these prizes—after all, he already held three Upper Grade Celestial Spirit Treasures. Only a Heaven-Reaching Immortal Treasure would be worth his attention now.

As for the Immortal Technique, Lin Chang’sheng chose one called Celestial Vault Refining God Art.

Once trained to Perfection, this art constantly uses the Celestial Vault Star Constellation to refine the soul, massively benefiting Divine Soul cultivation.

"Lin, our Immortal Martial Hall is willing to throw every resource behind you, pave the road for your cultivation, if only you’ll join us and show us what you can do!"

Once more, the Immortal Martial Hall Elder tried to recruit Lin Chang’sheng.

With prodigies like this, they weren’t going to let him slip by.

Even though Lin Chang’sheng had just crushed Yang Huaizhen, it didn’t diminish their determination to bring him into their Sect.

"Our Heaven-Suppressing Sect will even grant you access to our Sect’s forbidden grounds. One day of cultivation inside equals a hundred outside! And our secret techniques will never be withheld—as long as Daoist Lin joins us!"

The next instant, the Heaven-Suppressing Sect Elder also made his bid.

"Our Immortal Palace keeps to itself, a pure land for cultivation. Join our Immortal Palace, Lin, and you’ll be free of all worldly distractions, under our protection to cultivate in peace. Plus, we offer Alchemy Hall, Refining God Tower, Array Palace—many sanctums any time you wish! You are always welcome, Lin!"

The white-robed Immortal Palace Elder immediately invited him as well.

Other sects wanted to recruit Lin Chang’sheng too, but with the Three Great Sects having spoken, anything they said would fall flat.

Only a fool would turn down the top three Giant Sects to join anyone else.

"I am willing to join the Immortal Palace!"

Lin Chang’sheng stated firmly.

This took the Elders from Immortal Martial Hall and Heaven-Suppressing Sect entirely by surprise.

Even after they’d offered such generous olive branches, he’d rejected the first and second Sects to pick Immortal Palace?

Especially considering that the Immortal Palace hadn’t produced a peerless prodigy in many years!