Martial Arts Grand Competition (3)

Gu Changge didn't get cocky and chose the third arena. Gu Changge recognized the participant's identity from his attire.

"He's a core disciple of the Xuanjing Sect."

Gu Changge thought to himself.

Gu Changge walked onto the stage and cupped his fists in a salute. "Dao Child of Tianyuan Academy, Gu Changge."

"Core disciple of Xuanjing Sect, Jiang Yao."

The core disciple of Xuanjing Sect opposite him also returned the salute.

"Xuanjing Possession!"

Jiang Yao unleashed the Xuanjing Sect's Day Grade Top Rank secret technique, Xuanjing Possession. His entire body condensed earth spiritual energy, forming a suit of earth spiritual energy armor.

"Tianyuan Palm!"

After casting Xuanjing Possession, Jiang Yao unleashed another Emperor Technique from Tianyuan Academy.

"Tianyuan Imperial Hand!"

Gu Changge's hands, like jade, were covered in a layer of wind spiritual energy, blocking Jiang Yao's attack.

"Flying Feather Spear Technique!"

Gu Changge drew the Azure Nether Spear and launched a series of thrusting attacks at Jiang Yao.

"Xuanjing Escape!"

Jiang Yao rapidly mobilized the surrounding earth spiritual energy and fled towards the side of the martial arts stage.

Gu Changge no longer hid his strength and released four Demonic Beasts at the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm, along with six Puppets at the eighth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm, launching a fierce assault on Jiang Yao.

"I forfeit."

Seeing the formidable incoming enemy, Jiang Yao said.

After witnessing Gu Changge's might, no one dared to step forward and challenge the Dao Child of Tianyuan Academy.

Seeing that no one was challenging him, Gu Changge shifted his gaze to the first arena.

At this moment, the arena master of the first arena was the Dao Child of Tianxing Hall, Xu Ningbo.

Xu Ningbo saw Gu Changge arrive at the first arena. He noticed Gu Changge give him a meaningful look. He thought that his life was in Gu Changge's hands, and he had previously challenged Gu Changge at Tianyuan Academy and lost. Thus, he directly chose to jump off the stage.

"This Dao Child of Tianyuan Academy is too impressive. The Dao Child of Tianxing Hall guarding the first arena actually retreated as soon as he saw him."

"Yeah, it seems the Dao Child of Tianyuan Academy this year is very strong. He's a strong contender for Emperor, and perhaps, in this generation, Tianyuan Academy will produce another Emperor, becoming a sect with two Emperors, dominating the entire Northern Region of the Eastern Wasteland."

Disciples from other factions discussed amongst themselves.

Even the strongest participant present, Xu Ningbo, actively retreated when Gu Changge stepped onto the stage. The others had even less desire to challenge Gu Changge.

Just as everyone thought Gu Changge would occupy the first arena and become the biggest winner, a voice echoed.

"Gu Changge, I challenge you."

A young man with a clear complexion, carrying a massive iron ruler on his back, removed his hood and walked onto the first arena.

"Who is this guy?"

"I don't know. We're generally familiar with the Dao Children from the major factions. This guy is unknown and looks like a rogue cultivator."

The spectators in the viewing stands, seeing an unknown nobody wanting to challenge the currently most popular Gu Changge, immediately said.

"Just a defeated opponent."

Gu Changge glanced at the newcomer and said indifferently.

That's right, the newcomer was none other than Xiao Yan, who had previously lost to Gu Changge in a duel and fled in a hurry.

"I am not what I used to be. Gu Changge, old debts and new, I will settle them all with you here today."

Xiao Yan took out the bandaged iron ruler from his back. The ruler was instantly covered in a layer of multicolored flames.

"Gu Changge, if we're going to duel, let's do it honorably. Do you dare to not release your Spirit Beasts and Puppets?"

Xiao Yan said at this moment.

"This is a provocation. If Gu Changge refuses, his Dao Heart and reputation will be damaged."

"Spirit Beasts and Puppets are also part of one's strength. Why should this kid demand that the Dao Child of Tianyuan Academy not use them?"

"Exactly, exactly."

Xiao Yan heard the words from the crowd on the stage and remained composed. After years of tempering, his Dao Heart was as firm as a rock, and he wouldn't be stirred by these insignificant words.

"Well, Gu Changge, do you dare to accept?"

Xiao Yan's eyes shone brightly as he looked at Gu Changge.

"Why wouldn't I dare? Against you, these are superfluous."

Gu Changge said indifferently.

"What does it matter if you beat me once? Gu Changge, today, I will shatter your pride and dignity. By stepping on your name, my name, Xiao Yan, will resound throughout the Northern Region of the Eastern Wasteland."

Upon hearing Gu Changge agree, Xiao Yan felt a mix of secret delight and anger as he said.

He felt secret joy because he had a chance to defeat Gu Changge and wash away his shame, and anger because of Gu Changge's arrogant and indifferent attitude.

Xiao Yan launched the first attack.

"Emperor Flame · Cleave!"

This was an Emperor Technique Xiao Yan had learned during his travels. It was of the mid-tier Emperor grade, and its power doubled when combined with spiritual fire.

"Primordial Supreme Art!"

Gu Changge instantly mobilized the ten types of spiritual energy around him, condensing them into a majestic Daoist Method and sending it toward Xiao Yan.

The Daoist Method, condensed from ten types of spiritual energy, collided with the attacking Emperor Technique formed by all of Xiao Yan's spiritual fires. A powerful airflow erupted, sweeping through the crowd.

"What immense power. This guy can actually fight evenly with the Dao Child of Tianyuan Academy."

One spectator couldn't help but exclaim.

"Emperor Flame · Adorn!"

Xiao Yan used another move. Several spiritual fires surged from the Flame Swallowing Pot in his hand, covering his body and forming a suit of flame armor.

"Primordial Supreme Body, activate."

Gu Changge said, his thin lips parting slightly.

Instantly, Gu Changge unleashed an aura that surpassed the Skin Scraping Realm, even seeming to exceed the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

"Swallowing Flame Body, activate!"

Xiao Yan, unwilling to be outdone, activated his Swallowing Flame Body, with fire spiritual energy constantly surging around him.

However, how could Xiao Yan's mere Swallowing Flame Body compare to Gu Changge's Primordial Supreme Body?

The Primordial Supreme Body, although consuming tens of times more resources than its peers, boasted hundreds of times the combat power of its peers.

For Gu Changge, who had activated the Primordial Supreme Body, not to mention one Xiao Yan, even ten Xiao Yans would not be able to withstand his attacks.

"Purple Firmament Lightning Technique!"

Gu Changge mobilized the lightning spiritual energy between heaven and earth, forming a Daoist Method and striking at Xiao Yan.

"Such a powerful Daoist Method. This Daoist Method is already an Emperor Technique, and it's being used by Gu Changge, who has activated a special physique. Can I really withstand this blow?"

Xiao Yan thought to himself as he saw Gu Changge's Daoist Method approaching.

"Emperor Flame · Guard!"

Xiao Yan shouted, mobilizing his spiritual fire to form a fire shield made of spiritual fire.

"Qianyuan Seal!"

Gu Changge pressed his advantage, forming seals with both hands and condensing spiritual energy before striking at Xiao Yan.

Finally, under Gu Changge's two consecutive attacks, Xiao Yan's fire shield, under the watchful eyes of everyone, gradually showed cracks until it shattered.