Confronting Houtu

The Celestial Divine Hall ranked third among the divine halls, and its overall strength was formidable. Its Third Divine General, moreover, was an existence who had mastered eight forces of transcendence.

Even so, he had been defeated by Ling Xiao and replaced, which was truly shocking.

Ling Xiao had joined the Celestial Divine Hall far too recently—so recently it was outrageous. At first, the Celestial Divine Hall Master had thought the lad was extraordinary, with immense potential, a talent worth cultivating.

He had never expected him to be cultivated to such an extent.

It had nearly scared him out of his wits.

Meanwhile, in the Avici Divine Hall, another incarnation—the Immortal Dao Venerable, Ye Chen—had overturned numerous Divine Generals and entered the top three. His next opponent was the Reincarnation Divine General, Houtu.

In an exceedingly short time, Ling Xiao had used a single incarnation to make his way before Houtu.

The Avici Divine Hall was exceptionally lively. Today was the day Immortal Dao Venerable Ye Chen challenged the Reincarnation Divine General.

The Third Divine General challenging the Third Divine General—the spectacle alone was more than enough.

Upon the enormous battle platform, the two faced one another from afar, silently locked in confrontation.

The surroundings were packed with people, all Divine Generals and disciples of the Avici Divine Hall. Even the old hall master was present.

The Reincarnation Divine General was his disciple, one whom he valued greatly and had nurtured with all his strength.

Thus, this battle was crucial to him as well.

If she won, he would share in her glory; if she lost, his face would be swept clean away.

"Ye Chen, you're too hasty. I am not the Third Divine General."

Houtu's dharma body shone brilliantly. The Six Paths of Reincarnation hovered above her head, forming