Xuanwu War Sovereign

Chapter 424: Chapter 423: Exploding with Rage

After the seventh round concluded, the entire Arena of the Stars was swept up in a true frenzy.

The audience was undoubtedly thrilled. Those who made it into the top ten of the Star Martial Arts Assembly, the geniuses still standing on the stage, were without a doubt the Giants of the future.

Some were even destined to become legends.

To witness the birth of such existences, and to leave even a few words about it in their family annals, was its own form of achieving immortality.

Of course, even more families were sharpening their knives, ready to act. Although the remaining geniuses had been defeated, they were still viable prospects for investment.

This, in itself, was another hope for many of the participants in the Star Martial Arts Assembly.

To use this opportunity to ascend to a greater stage.

Many of the geniuses who hadn’t made the top ten but had still ranked highly had already received invitations from numerous sects. It was even rumored that one genius had already been recruited by the Star Sect.

Shouts and cheers from the audience seats washed over the arena like a tidal wave, a fervent atmosphere sweeping across the entire Arena of the Stars.

The eighth round was about to determine the true top three.

The eighth round was a six-into-three elimination. The victors would compete for the top three spots, while the defeated would vie for fourth to sixth place.

Shenxiu, Ding Li, Ye Ding, Zhang Xuan, Qin Feng, and the Eight Desolate Emperor’s Son, Gao Tianyang, walked over to the lot-drawing area.

By the eighth round, the All Stars Academy clearly held the advantage. From the Nine Great Empires’ side, only the Eight Desolate Emperor’s Son, Gao Tianyang, remained.

All eyes were on the six of them.

A white-robed Giant walked over. Qin Feng looked at this Giant; he was no stranger to Qin Feng.

This was the same Giant who had previously saved Qian Kai. From the way the various Elders addressed him, it seemed his name was Ouyang Xu.

Behind Ouyang Xu followed several Sea Reincarnation Elders.

The white-robed Giant’s expression was placid. In his palm, he held a small wooden box that emanated faint traces of a Prohibition’s power, shielding it from inspection by Divine Thought.

"The six of you, step forward and draw lots in order. Shenxiu, you’re first!"

Hearing this, Shenxiu raised his head, took a few steps forward, and pulled a Jade Slip from the wooden box.

After glancing at the number on the Jade Slip, Shenxiu smiled faintly and handed it to the white-robed Giant. The white-robed Giant took the slip and announced calmly.

"Number Three!"

"Next, Ding Li!"

Ding Li, clad in a black robe, stepped forward and casually drew a Jade Slip from the box. He glanced at it briefly and let out a cold smirk.

The white-robed Giant announced impassively, "Ding Li, Number Two!"

Behind Ding Li, Ye Ding stepped forward and also drew a Jade Slip from the box.

The white-robed Giant took the Jade Slip and glanced at Ye Ding. "Number Six!"

Ye Ding gave the white-robed Giant a slight bow and stepped down, his gaze sweeping over Qin Feng. His eyes held a hint of a cold sneer.

Qin Feng’s expression didn’t change in the slightest. He strode forward, his fingers touched a smooth Jade Slip, and he casually pulled it out. A number leaped into his vision.

"Number Five!"

Behind Qin Feng were Zhang Xuan and the Eight Desolate Emperor’s Son, Gao Tianyang. They drew Number One and Number Four, respectively.

Seeing that everyone had drawn their lots, the white-robed Giant spoke coolly. "According to the decision of the Elders of the Star Martial Arts Assembly, the final matchups are: Number One versus Number Six, Number Two versus Number Five, and Number Three versus Number Four!"

"The eighth round matchups will therefore be: on Arena One, Zhang Xuan versus Ye Ding; on Arena Two, Ding Li versus Qin Feng; and on Arena Three, Shenxiu versus Gao Tianyang!"

"Some of you were injured in the last round. The Elders have thus granted you four hours to rest and recuperate. The eighth round of the competition will officially begin in four hours!"

As Ouyang Xu spoke, he glanced at Zhang Xuan, who had lost an arm.

Despite having rested for an hour, Zhang Xuan’s face was exceptionally pale. He had consumed a great deal of his Essence Blood, and the injury from his severed arm was especially severe.

Qin Feng sighed inwardly. Zhang Xuan was already a notch below Ye Ding in strength to begin with. Now, having lost an arm, he likely stood no chance against Ye Ding at his peak.

Just then, Ye Ding walked over, his gaze landing on Zhang Xuan. "Junior Brother Zhang, you should forfeit this match. You are no match for me!"

His expression was full of concern, and his eyes seemed sincere. "Junior Brother Zhang, the most important thing for you right now is to recover from your injuries and avoid any hidden damage that could affect your future Cultivation. Junior Brother Zhang, I have a Green Spirit Discontinuity Pill here. With this Spirit Pill, your arm will grow back completely within a few days!"

"What? The Green Spirit Discontinuity Pill? Senior Brother Ye is actually willing to part with such a thing!" Nearby, a young woman in a white dress walked over, a look of shock on her face as she stared at the jade-green Elixir that had appeared in Ye Ding’s hand. It was the color of emerald and resembled an exquisite Treasure Pearl.

The Elixir exuded an incomparably pure medicinal fragrance. Just taking a whiff of it seemed to have the effect of Washing Marrow and Peeling Fur.

"Ah, it’s Junior Sister Lu Qingxue. You know of this item as well?" A smug look appeared in the corner of Ye Ding’s eyes.

"How could I not? The Green Spirit Discontinuity Pill is a famed sixth-grade healing Holy Medicine! This Spirit Pill is incredibly precious. Legend has it that it can bring the dead back to life and grow flesh on white bones. Forget a severed arm—even if your organs were shattered and all your limbs were cut off, as long as a single breath remains, the Green Spirit Discontinuity Pill can heal it!"

Lu Qingxue’s eyes were wide with shock. "This item is priceless! It’s worth over ten thousand Points in the Contribution Hall! Senior Brother Ye, are you really willing to give it away?"

A smile appeared on Ye Ding’s beautiful face. He shook his head. "It’s nothing. A Spirit Pill is valuable, but how could it compare to Junior Brother Zhang’s future!"

Zhang Xuan was visibly moved. He had a cold personality, but he wasn’t truly unfeeling. With his future on the line, he couldn’t help but hesitate.

Nearby, Qin Feng sneered. ’How could I not see through Ye Ding’s little scheme? It’s just the same old trick of undermining an opponent while trying to win them over.’

It was clear Ye Ding had also taken a liking to Zhang Xuan’s talent and wanted to recruit him.

"Junior Brother Zhang, don’t be hasty. It’s just a severed arm, isn’t it? The Green Spirit Discontinuity Pill is good, but ultimately, it’s too slow!"

Qin Feng strode forward to stand before the three of them.

"Qin Feng, what is the meaning of this?" Ye Ding’s expression turned cold, and an unpleasant look flashed in the corner of his eye.

Ye Ding had set his sights on Zhang Xuan long ago. In Ye Ding’s eyes, someone like Zhang Xuan was a born king of assassins.

A person like that had immense value, and Ye Ding had been plotting how to bring Zhang Xuan under his control. Zhang Xuan’s severed arm was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He had been on the verge of success, only for Qin Feng to suddenly jump in.

Ye Ding secretly gritted his teeth, his hatred for Qin Feng reaching its absolute peak!

"It means nothing. Your Green Spirit Discontinuity Pill has its limits. Zhang Xuan, you already owe me one favor. You wouldn’t mind owing me another, would you?"

Qin Feng laughed heartily. With a claw-like motion of one hand, he pulled forth a torrent of Life Spring Water, which formed into a Water Dragon and surged toward Zhang Xuan.

Zhang Xuan was about to dodge, but in the next moment, his expression shifted, and he allowed the Water Dragon to envelop his body.

The Water of Life is condensed from countless strands of Vitality Power. It is a miraculous item for healing injuries and, even more so, a Supreme Spiritual Object for solidifying one’s foundation.

In an instant, a brand-new arm grew from Zhang Xuan’s shoulder. At the same time, any hidden injuries and impurities throughout his body were washed away by the Power of Life.

CRACKLE! POP!

The aura around Zhang Xuan changed, climbing steadily. In the blink of an eye, he was fully recovered, and his power had even increased slightly.

CRACK! CRACK!

Ye Ding’s face was ashen. His five fingers were clenched into a fist so tight that his knuckles turned white, his nails nearly digging into his flesh.

In a flash, his plan had been utterly ruined. Not only that, but he had also made his own adversary stronger. When he faced Zhang Xuan in the next match, it was bound to be a bitter fight!

Ye Ding was so angry he nearly exploded!

(There’s a fourth Chapter update to come.)

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