After a brief silence, the crowd outside the stadium erupted in chaos.
"My God! He's going to challenge Ying Yuan!"
"This is insane! Absolutely insane! Ying Yuan ranked number one on the Heaven's Chosen Ranking for years without a single defeat, and Han Xuanji actually dares to directly challenge the number one?"
"He only climbed up from 108th place, and after just finishing with Xiao Jiuyuan, he immediately challenged Ying Yuan. Didn't he consider that if he lost, he would have to fight against the other top five?"
"He's gotten arrogant! He's absolutely arrogant! Does he really think that beating Xiao Jiuyuan means he can challenge Ying Yuan? The gap between Xiao Jiuyuan and Ying Yuan is much larger than he imagined!"
In an instant, exclamations and sneers rose and fell.
Not only the spectators from the Sacred Court, but also those from other supreme forces who came to observe the ceremony were energized.
Some people sat up straight, while others exchanged glances, informing the outside world of this sudden battle.
Han Xuanji's challenge to Ying Yuan is no longer just a matter of the Sacred Court's selection battle; it is a major battle that is enough to attract the attention of various forces.
After all, although there are five spots, everyone is more focused on the strongest one, and the other four are likely to be supporting characters.
Even Chi Yuan, who had been secretly watching Han Xuanji, couldn't help but swear, even though he was somewhat prepared:
"Damn, is it really necessary to go this far?"
After a day of fighting, he achieved three consecutive victories and has now reached nineteenth place.
And Han Xuanji is already going to Ying Yuan is ranked first?
What kind of situation is this?
Although Chi Yuan was extremely confident in himself, he only thought about beating the fifth or fourth place, and never thought about competing for a top-three spot.
Han Xuanji was doing something Han Xuanji never even dared to dream of; the difference between the two seemed to have become worlds apart at that moment.
Mo Chenxiao opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time. Finally, he cursed, half-laughing and half-crying:
"That brat is incredibly arrogant."
Although he was cursing, his eyes clearly held a hint of pride and expectation that he himself was unaware of.
They knew Han Xuanji's personality to some extent; she never did anything without being sure of success.
The previous crisis at the Arbitration Sacred Hall was easily resolved.
Moreover, Han Xuanji seemed to have displayed similar flair at the previous Principle Conference.
"He appears calm and collected, proceeding cautiously step by step, but his inherent pride is impossible to hide."
Leng Qianshuang also held her breath, her eyes fixed on the light screen, as if trying to etch Han Xuanji's every move into her mind.
She had quite a bit of contact with Han Xuanji, so she actually had some understanding of Han Xuanji.
Seemingly humble, but actually arrogant.
However, this arrogance is not a derogatory term, but rather a way of treating everyone equally as a person of strength.
On the Starry Sky Battlefield, Ying Yuan quietly looked at Han Xuanji, his expression unexpectedly calm.
He showed no anger, no sarcasm, just a slight nod:
"You have a lot of guts."
[ Ying Yuan: Eternal True God Perfection, Hunyuan Indestructible Sacred Body, extraordinary comprehension, a direct disciple of the First Sacred Hall Master, and a descendant of the Saint King. He has completed nine Nirvanas at the True God Realm, and his physical body has already reached the Sage level. He can enter the Sage Realm Stage at any time, and is ranked first on the Sacred Hall Heaven's Chosen Ranking. Since entering the Eternal True God Realm, he has dominated this position for three thousand years, and no one has been able to shake his position.]
Undefeated for three thousand years.
This is the undisputed number one among the younger generation in the Sacred Court. His strength is remarkable. Although no specific battle record was mentioned, this information alone is enough to tell that the person in front of us is no ordinary person.
However, Han Xuanji felt no fear. His opponent was indeed powerful, but was he really that weak?
Han Xuanji nodded, her expression calm, her tone serious:
"It's alright, I think beating you shouldn't be a problem."
Upon hearing Ying Yuan, a faint ripple appeared in Ying Yuan's eyes for the first time.
He stopped speaking and only made a "please" gesture.
The next moment, the Starry Sky between the two suddenly shattered.
The starlight, sustained by the Power of Principle, shattered like a mirror, and cracks spread thousands of feet in an instant.
Ying Yuan moved. He simply took a step forward, and the entire Starry Sky seemed to recoil towards Han Xuanji because of that step.
The Qi and Blood of the Hunyuan Indestructible Sacred Body erupted like a furnace, and the pale golden flames pierced through the starry sea. He was like an ancient war god walking in the mortal world. Before his fist even arrived, the pressure of his fist made Han Xuanji's robes flutter loudly.
Unlike the top geniuses of the past, Ying Yuan has already achieved great success in Dao of Body Refinement.
Without any fancy Divine Ability or dazzling Daoist techniques, Ying Yuan simply unleashed a full-force punch.
But this punch almost drained all the starlight within a radius of several thousand feet.
With a single punch, the stars and moon lost their light.
Good heavens, that one punch alone was no less powerful than Xiao Jiuyuan's full-force punch before.
So you're using your ultimate skill as a basic attack?
No wonder he's ranked number one.
Han Xuanji's pupils contracted slightly, his fighting spirit ignited. Without flinching, he unleashed a punch of his own.
A flash of seven-colored light appeared on the fist, and true essence condensed into a line, colliding fiercely with Ying Yuan's fist.
The Saint Soul Physique is also a top-tier talent in body refinement, and with his comprehension of the Power of Primordial Beginning, Han Xuanji's physical body is no less impressive than his opponent's.
The moment their fists collided, both of them trembled violently.
Boom!
A muffled thud, deeper than a thousand thunderclaps, exploded in the Starry Sky, causing the light across the entire battlefield to momentarily distort.
The two retreated simultaneously, each going back a thousand feet before regaining their footing.
Han Xuanji shook her slightly numb wrist, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
This was the first time he had been knocked back in a purely physical collision.
Indeed, there are countless heroes in the world, and we should not underestimate anyone.
Ying Yuan looked down at his fist, where Dao's Extremity bloodstain was slowly healing.
How could your physical body possibly stand against me?
Ying Yuan said in a low voice, his tone carrying an uncontrollable tremor.
The Hunyuan Indestructible Sacred Body is known for its physical strength. Having undergone nine Nirvanas, its physical body has long since reached the level of Sage, and no one among its peers can match it in close combat.
But Han Xuanji in front of him actually took his punch head-on and even cracked his fist.
This was something he had never encountered before.
Han Xuanji did not answer, but instead pressed forward again.
He stopped testing the waters and pushed both his physical body and the Principle to their limits.
Punch after punch, each blow like a star falling to earth, carrying immense power capable of crushing everything.
Ying Yuan also completely abandoned all his contempt, unleashing his full golden light and engaging Han Xuanji in a breathtaking clash.
Their figures collided and separated repeatedly in the sea of stars, only to collide again.
Each impact was like two ancient stars colliding, causing the restrictions within the Starry Sky Battlefield to hum under immense strain.
Outside the venue, the atmosphere had already exploded.
Those who had previously questioned Han Xuanji's arrogance were now completely speechless.