Supreme Lord of Towers

Above the Dragon Map Battle Platform, the burly young man Zhang Yue held a black battleaxe about a meter long. The axe blade flickered with a terrifying cold gleam, capable of easily slicing through refined iron.

Even the protective True Qi of the True Qi Realm would have a hard time withstanding this sharp weapon.

”Ha! Ye Chen, I know you. Your adoptive father and mother were captured by the Golden Dragon Guard, yet you still have the nerve to participate in the new student competition. Truly unfilial! If you know what’s good for you, get off the platform now to save me the trouble of dirtying my hands.” Zhang Yue raised his head high, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, his eyes filled with a strong sense of contempt and mockery.

He knew that Ye Chen had offended the Duanmu family, so he deliberately showed such a malicious attitude towards Ye Chen.

Who knows, this might curry favor with the Duanmu family.

”The one who should get off the platform is you.” Ye Chen sneered coldly, his figure flashing, as if transforming into a spiritual ape, actively rushing towards Zhang Yue.

”A fool who overestimates himself! Since you want to humiliate yourself, I will oblige. Sixteen Seas of Qi, explode with me.” Zhang Yue couldn’t help but snicker, his expression filled with extreme disdain, looking at Ye Chen as if he were a lamb to be slaughtered.

Boom!

In the next moment, a ferocious surge of True Qi suddenly roared out from Zhang Yue’s body, like a raging flame, enveloping him in the center.

”Sixteen Seas of Qi, this Zhang Yue actually possesses a double Qi Sea foundation.” Many new students were taken aback, growing extremely wary of Zhang Yue.

It’s known that cultivators with a double Qi Sea foundation are rarely seen, even in the Celestial Flame Dynasty.

Even many family patriarchs only have a single Qi Sea foundation, like Ye Ming and Luo Tong.

Yet, this Zhang Yue before their eyes possessed a double Qi Sea foundation, his strength entirely capable of easily crushing ordinary True Qi Realm Tenth Layer experts.

”Humph! So what if you have a double Qi Sea foundation? The bloodline this Zhang Yue awakened is merely Yellow Level Fourth Grade, having a double Qi Sea foundation is more of a burden for him.” Some knowledgeable new students sneered, not envying Zhang Yue one bit.

As they knew, although cultivators with a double Qi Sea foundation are indeed much stronger than ordinary cultivators, the resources and time needed for cultivation are also twice that of ordinary cultivators.

Don’t be fooled by Zhang Yue’s current cultivation, already in the True Qi Realm Eighth Layer, he had to spend a year or two more in cultivation than others.

Moreover, once he steps into the Gang Qi Realm, the time required would be even longer.

Because the difficulty of cultivating in the Gang Qi Realm is several times that of the True Qi Realm.

By then, he would regret having a double Qi Sea foundation.

Of course, for those who have awakened a Yellow Level Third Grade or higher bloodline, a double Qi Sea foundation would not be a burden.

After all, their cultivation speed is far faster than ordinary cultivators.

In the Celestial Flame Dynasty, anyone with a bit of self-awareness wouldn’t choose to have a double Qi Sea foundation, as only by doing so could they go further.

Yet this Zhang Yue before their eyes undoubtedly overestimated himself.

”Ha! Ye Chen, you should understand the massive gap between us now! Today, let me give you a painful lesson; otherwise, you won’t remember.” Suddenly, a fearsome cold gleam burst from Zhang Yue’s eyes, making one shiver uncontrollably.

Boom.

In the next instant, the True Qi around his body coiled around the black battleaxe in his hand, creating countless axe shadows in the air, slashing densely towards Ye Chen.

It was the Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts Technique ”Mountain Splitting Axe Technique” he had cultivated to the Great Success Realm, and its power was extremely formidable.

Even strong individuals of the True Qi Realm Tenth Layer were simply no match for him.

”Is this all you’ve got?” Facing the dense axe shadows, Ye Chen’s expression showed not the slightest panic; instead, a trace of mockery crossed his lips.

Crackle.

The next moment, a surge of True Qi, more vigorous than Zhang Yue’s, roared out from Ye Chen’s body like a storm, enveloping an area within a radius of one zhang.

Following that, Ye Chen swung his fists, utilizing the Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts ”Thousand Shadows Fist,” countering the myriad of axe shadows.

Bam bam bam.

In an instant, the two forces collided intensely, stirring up a terrifying gale that even fluttered the robes of the new students below the platform.

”Twenty Seas of Qi, how is this possible?” Zhang Yue’s body trembled suddenly, his eyes widening in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.

He never expected that Ye Chen had actually opened twenty Seas of Qi, four more than him.

In terms of True Qi quantity, Ye Chen undoubtedly completely overwhelmed him.

”Oh my God! This Ye Chen actually has twenty Seas of Qi; am I dreaming?”

”Could it be his cultivation has already reached the True Qi Realm Tenth Layer and possesses a double Qi Sea foundation?” The surrounding new students gasped, finding it hard to believe their eyes.

They had initially thought Ye Chen’s strength wasn’t much, completely outmatched in front of Zhang Yue.

Yet, unexpectedly, his burst of True Qi was even more formidable than Zhang Yue’s.

This really shocked them.

However, the black battleaxe in Zhang Yue’s hand is a sharp weapon, providing a considerable boost to his combat strength.

Even though Ye Chen has some advantage in terms of True Qi content, defeating Zhang Yue should not be that easy.

With a massive boom.

Just as everyone was astonished, Ye Chen’s fist suddenly bypassed the axe shadows and slammed fiercely into Zhang Yue’s chest.

”Not good.” Zhang Yue’s pupils suddenly contracted, filled with shock and fear.

Pff.

The next moment, the Protective True Qi around his body was forcefully dissipated by Ye Chen’s punch. His chest caved in, and his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

With just one hit, Zhang Yue suffered severe injuries, with dozens of ribs instantly broken, and blood gushing from his mouth continuously.

”What? Zhang Yue was actually hit by him, how is this possible?”

”Could it be that his Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts has reached the Perfection Realm? Otherwise, it would be impossible to bypass Zhang Yue’s axe shadows.” Many new students trembled, their eyes filled with shock.

It’s known that even to practice Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts to Perfection is not easy.

Many new students, including Zhang Yue, have only managed to practice their Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts to the Great Success Realm so far.

However, Ye Chen has already practiced a Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts to Perfection. His Martial Arts Talent is considered outstanding among all the new students.

”No! How can I be defeated by this guy, I’m not willing, Barbarian Wolf Bloodline.” Just as Zhang Yue’s body was about to fall off the Dragon Map Battle Platform, he let out an angry roar from his mouth.

Howl.

The next moment, a three-zhang tall cyan giant wolf appeared behind him, with sharp fangs and blood-red eyes, looking extremely fierce.

This is Zhang Yue’s awakened Yellow Level Fourth Grade Bloodline, the Barbarian Wolf Bloodline.

Its razor-sharp claws hurriedly hooked onto the edge of the Dragon Map Battle Platform, pulling Zhang Yue back onto the platform.

Otherwise, Zhang Yue would have lost the match.

”Ye Chen, I will not spare you.” Zhang Yue’s expression became extremely ferocious, ignoring his injuries, he was about to manipulate the Barbarian Wolf behind him to charge at Ye Chen.

”Humph! Get lost.” Ye Chen sneered coldly, his tone incredibly strong and domineering.

Swish.

In that instant, the True Qi around his body condensed into a three- or four-zhang long crimson Sword Aura, carrying an incredibly scorching aura, sweeping towards Zhang Yue.

This is the Profound Fire Sword Technique that Ye Chen has cultivated.

”Block it for me.” Zhang Yue’s pupils suddenly contracted, hurriedly manipulating the Barbarian Wolf behind him, swinging its razor-sharp claws, rushing to meet the crimson Sword Aura.

With a loud bang.

The next moment, the massive body of the Barbarian Wolf was slashed out by the crimson Sword Aura, falling heavily below the battle platform, kicking up a lot of dust.

”How could it be possible that he has also cultivated this Sword Technique to Perfection? What kind of monster is this guy?” Blood continued to flow from Zhang Yue’s mouth, his expression extremely shocked.

He originally thought that after displaying his Barbarian Wolf Bloodline, he should be able to defeat Ye Chen.

But he didn’t expect that Ye Chen’s Profound Fire Sword Technique had also been cultivated to Perfection, its power overwhelming.

And since he already suffered serious injuries, he was instantly knocked off the battle platform.

”He won, Ye Chen actually won so quickly.”

”His Martial Arts Talent is unbelievably high, having cultivated two Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts to Perfection.”

”It seems we all underestimated him.” Many new students stood frozen in place, their expressions extremely shocked.

In their view, perhaps only geniuses with Upper Grade Martial Arts Talent could cultivate two Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts to Perfection during the True Qi Realm.

And such people are rare even among the one hundred and eight Prefecture Cities.

”Xue’er, Ye Chen’s Martial Arts Talent is indeed quite high. If only he could awaken a bloodline.” At this moment, in a hall in front of the Zodiac Battle Platform, Ouyang Zhong’s gaze naturally fell on Ye Chen, feeling a sense of admiration.

”Ouyang Zhong, you’re back. I thought you didn’t want to watch this competition!” Nearby, Duanmu Ying, the Master of Profound Sword Peak, flashed a hint of mockery at the corner of her mouth upon seeing Ouyang Zhong return to the hall.

”I had something to attend to just now, but it’s already been taken care of. Let’s continue watching the competition.” Ouyang Zhong, seemingly accustomed to being mocked by Duanmu Ying, spoke calmly.

”The young man on the Dragon Map Battle Platform just now performed quite well. At such a young age, being able to cultivate two Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts to Perfection, even if his Martial Arts Talent hasn’t reached Upper Grade, it’s likely close.” The Soul Palace Master’s gaze was also attracted by Ye Chen, speaking with interest.