Golden Soul Art

Jiang Zhong was subdued with a single move as well.

"I lost." Jiang Zhong smiled bitterly.

Jiang Zhong had always believed that only Jiang Dong could be his opponent. He had never expected to lose to Jiang Chen this time.

Jiang Chen's strength had been decent before, but Jiang Zhong had never taken him seriously, believing Jiang Chen was unworthy of being his opponent.

In the end, Jiang Chen had given everyone a huge surprise by defeating him.

"Thank you for going easy on me." Jiang Chen also sheathed his long saber.

This meant that Jiang Chen had won this battle once again.

Jiang Chen had truly become a dark horse.

He had actually defeated Jiang Zhong, the publicly acknowledged second genius of the Jiang Family.

Then, would Jiang Chen next face Jiang Dong, the number-one genius of the Jiang Family? Could he win again?

Many people were looking forward to it.

Jiang Chen was only at the Martial Artist Realm Fifth Level, yet he had defeated Jiang Zhong of the Martial Artist Realm Seventh Level. Possessing the strength to challenge those above his level, he had earned the favor of many.

Clan Chief Jiang Tian also laughed heartily. Jiang Chen had truly given him a huge surprise.

Many people also congratulated Jiang Yunfeng, saying that he had such a genius for a son.

Jiang Yunfeng responded with a smile. He could be said to be basking in glory.

Jiang Hai, standing nearby, felt extremely uncomfortable.

As for Jiang Dong, who was also standing nearby, his expression looked unpleasant when he saw Jiang Chen defeat Jiang Zhong.

After several more matches, it was finally Jiang Chen's turn to fight Jiang Dong.

The two finally met on the arena.

The third round could also be called the ranking matches. The final rankings would be determined according to the wins and losses in battle.

If Jiang Chen defeated Jiang Dong, then the title of first place would undoubtedly belong to him.

"Jiang Chen, I can finally fight you. I never expected your strength to improve so quickly during this period. It's truly incredible." Jiang Dong spoke coldly.

"Your strength hasn't improved slowly either. A few months ago, you were only at the Martial Artist Realm Fifth Level, but now your strength has risen to such a level. We're even." Jiang Chen replied.

"The pills Liu Yun left behind worked quite well, didn't they?" Jiang Chen said.

"Hmph, what do you mean, Jiang Chen?" Jiang Dong asked with a dark expression.

He had indeed used the pills Liu Yun had left behind.

Was Jiang Chen mocking him now?

"You even used something belonging to someone like Liu Yun. Forget it, there's no need to say more. First place today will belong to me." Jiang Chen said.

Since Jiang Chen had claimed the title of Qingyue Town's number-one genius, he naturally had to become the Jiang Family's number one as well.

This was his agreement with Elder Huo. Elder Huo had said that as long as Jiang Chen accomplished it, he would teach him alchemy.

Alchemy—this was his chance to become an alchemist. How could Jiang Chen possibly give it up?

"Jiang Chen, I admit that your strength is formidable, but if you want to take first place, you're simply dreaming." Jiang Dong spoke coldly.

First place belonged to Jiang Dong.

He also wanted to seize first place and help Jiang Hai gain momentum in the competition for the position of clan chief.

By then, even more clansmen would support Jiang Hai.

Jiang Chen had the same idea. He also wanted to build momentum for his father, Jiang Yunfeng, in the competition for the position of clan chief.

"Then let's settle this between us with our skills." Jiang Dong said.

"Ocean Wave Palm." Jiang Dong's aura from the Martial Artist Realm Eighth Level erupted.

"So strong! Jiang Dong's cultivation has actually reached the Martial Artist Realm Eighth Level."

The moment his aura erupted, many people could easily see Jiang Dong's cultivation level.

However, this was not Jiang Dong's true cultivation. He had concealed his cultivation as well.

His true cultivation was at the peak of the Martial Artist Realm, Ninth Level.

Ocean Wave Palm was a second-tier martial technique. Its palm shadows could be stacked together, like waves of the sea, one layer following another. It was an exceptionally powerful martial technique.

Five palm shadows stacked together and slammed toward Jiang Chen.

"He can actually display five layers of palm shadows. Has this martial technique at least reached the Major Accomplishment level? Five layers of palm shadows stacked together—its power is boundless!" Some Martial Master Realm experts had cultivated Ocean Wave Palm and knew its characteristics.

They had never expected Jiang Dong's strength to be so formidable. His realm was already high, and his mastery of martial techniques was so profound as well.

When Jiang Hai saw Jiang Dong display such astonishing Ocean Wave Palm, he was also extremely pleased.

This was his genius son. He was truly outstanding.

Looking at Jiang Dong charging toward him, Jiang Chen was completely unafraid. He struck out with his palm as well.

It was the Eight Desolations Palm, and moreover, three palm shadows appeared, stacked together in the same way.

The Eight Desolations Palm struck toward the Ocean Wave Palm.

"What? Am I seeing things? What Jiang Chen used was the Eight Desolations Palm, right? If it was the Eight Desolations Palm, how could three palm shadows appear at the same time?" someone cried out.

Quite a few people suspected that they were seeing things.

"No, this really is the Eight Desolations Palm. However, Jiang Chen's application of the Eight Desolations Palm has clearly reached a level of perfection. Only then could he condense three palm shadows and stack them together, turning them into triple the power." Some sharp-eyed people saw the reason.

"Boom..." The two palm shadows collided.

A powerful explosion erupted, shaking both of them backward.

"What?" Jiang Dong's expression changed. He had held nothing back in that Ocean Wave Palm, yet he had actually fought Jiang Chen to a draw?

Ocean Wave Palm was a second-tier martial technique, and his current realm was three minor levels higher than Jiang Chen's. Yet they had still ended in a draw?

This was simply an insult to Jiang Dong—or at least, that was how Jiang Dong saw it.

The Eight Desolations Palm was a first-tier martial technique. When used by the same person, its power was certainly inferior to that of Ocean Wave Palm.

Moreover, Jiang Chen's cultivation was only at the Martial Artist Realm Fifth Level. Both the martial technique's rank and cultivation realm were lower than Jiang Dong's.

Under such circumstances, they had actually drawn.

Jiang Chen was also stunned. This Jiang Dong had some ability.

It seemed that Jiang Dong was also an outstanding existence among those of the same level. No wonder he was so arrogant—he truly had some capital.

However, he was still a little short of being able to defeat Jiang Chen. That was what Jiang Chen thought.

Jiang Chen's Eight Desolations Palm had indeed astonished quite a few people. He had actually cultivated the Eight Desolations Palm to the level of transformation. If it had only reached the perfected level, it definitely could not have done what Jiang Chen had just done.

"Again." Jiang Dong charged over once more.

This time, he circulated his true qi, strengthening the power of his fists and feet as he attacked Jiang Chen fiercely.

He intended to fight Jiang Chen in close combat.

Close combat? Jiang Chen was not afraid in the slightest.

Jiang Chen charged forward as well.

Jiang Chen's movements were faster, and his strength greater. He seized one of Jiang Dong's hands, violently swung it, and directly sent Jiang Dong flying.

Jiang Dong changed his posture in midair and landed immediately. Skidding across the arena floor, he reached the edge of the arena.

If he had not landed at once, Jiang Chen would have thrown him straight out of the arena. At that point, he would have lost.

"What tremendous strength." Jiang Dong's expression sank. This Jiang Chen was so difficult to deal with, and his strength was far greater than Jiang Dong had imagined.

"Golden Soul Art." Jiang Dong had no choice but to use his trump card. He activated a secret technique—the Golden Soul Art.

In an instant, the true qi within Jiang Dong's body turned golden.

The skin on the surface of his body also turned golden yellow, making him look like a golden man.

He looked dazzling beyond compare.

After activating the Golden Soul Art, Jiang Dong's strength surged. His speed, defense, and power all increased tremendously.

This was a secret technique that required a massive amount of true qi to maintain. He could not sustain this state for long and had to defeat Jiang Chen as quickly as possible.