The expressions on Jiang Chen's and Zuo Yu's faces changed in unison.
A magnificently dressed young man strode into the Martial Arts Arena, walking with the confidence of a predator. Duann Yu and Ma Kun followed closely behind him.
The young man's face was a mask of cold mockery. He looked at Jiang Chen, a glacial smile spreading across his lips. "So you're the brat who injured my little brother? Tsk, tsk. A Four Extremes Genius. Your talent isn't half bad. It's a shame you're going to die here today!"
Zuo Yu's expression darkened.
He stepped in front of Jiang Chen and said in a low, grave voice, "Ma Jun, this is Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion. You will not be permitted to act so recklessly!"
"Zuo Yu, are you really going to oppose me for this brat?" Ma Jun sneered, his eyes narrowing.
From behind him, Duann Yu also spoke up. "Brother Zuo Yu, this brat is an enemy of our Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion! How can you help him?"
Zuo Yu shot Duann Yu a glare and rebuked him, "This matter had nothing to do with Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion in the first place! You listened to Ma Kun's malicious words and helped him deal with this brother. We were the ones in the wrong. Besides, I already said that as long as he could block one spear strike from me, the matter would be settled. Are you telling me to go back on my word?"
"You..."
Duann Yu's face was a mask of fury.
He never imagined Zuo Yu would actually side with Jiang Chen. His face paled and flushed with anger, a truly unsightly expression.
Ma Jun gave a cool smile. "Third Young Master Duann, it seems your 'Brother Zuo Yu' doesn't hold you in very high regard!"
'He's trying to drive a wedge between Duann Yu and Zuo Yu!'
It was a blatant scheme, one anyone could see through.
Unfortunately, Duann Yu was already blinded by rage. He produced a token and declared in a low voice, "Zuo Yu, I now invoke the Pavilion Master's Order! I command you to step aside and not interfere in this matter any further!"
"You..."
Zuo Yu's expression shifted rapidly.
The Pavilion Master's Order represented Duann Tianya, the Pavilion Master of Heaven's Edge Sea Pavilion. To see the token was to see the Pavilion Master himself. How could Zuo Yu dare to disobey?
He gritted his teeth and shot Jiang Chen an apologetic look. "Brother Sword Venerable, I'm truly sorry. I..."
"Brother Zuo, no need for apologies."
Jiang Chen waved a hand, already immensely grateful that Zuo Yu had spoken up for him. He smiled. "Since they're here to cause trouble for me, then I'll be the one to handle them!"
Zuo Yu hesitated for a moment, then sent a voice transmission. "Brother Sword Venerable, be careful of Ma Jun. While he's only a Five Extremes Genius, he is also a Sixth Grade High-level Refiner. He possesses numerous Saint-tier Profound Weapons and is even protected by a Divine Soldier. His combat strength is comparable to that of a Six Extremes Genius!"
"A Six Extremes Genius, you say? Thanks, Brother Zuo. By the way, my name is Jiang Chen," Jiang Chen responded via voice transmission, a grin spreading across his face.
Telling Zuo Yu his real name was a sign of his trust.
Zuo Yu was taken aback for a moment. He gave Jiang Chen a deep look, then retreated to the side.
Ma Jun glanced at Jiang Chen in surprise, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Tsk, tsk. I didn't expect you'd still have the guts to face me alone after learning my identity. Not bad, not bad at all. On account of your courage, I promise I'll only cripple your cultivation and sever your limbs to avenge my brother. I absolutely will not take your life!"
Ma Jun spoke flippantly, as if it were of no consequence.
It was as if crippling his cultivation and severing his limbs was an act of immense mercy on his part.
Jiang Chen laughed, his anger reaching its peak.
For a Martial Artist, being stripped of one's cultivation and having one's limbs severed was a fate worse than death!
The corner of his mouth curved into a sneer. "You think you can cripple my cultivation and sever my limbs? I'm afraid my bones are too tough. You might just break your teeth on them."
"Hm?"
The smile on Ma Jun's face slowly vanished. 'Tough bones breaking teeth... Isn't that what happens to a dog gnawing on a bone?'
A monstrous rage erupted in Ma Jun's eyes. He snorted coldly. "You dare call me a dog? Brat, go to hell!"
WHOOSH!
He swept his right hand through the air, and in an instant, six Profound Weapons flew out from his body.
A saber, a spear, a sword, a halberd, a staff, and a hammer!
All six Profound Weapons radiated a tyrannical might. They were six Saint Tier Advanced Profound Weapons!
"Six Profound Weapons, Six Paths of Reincarnation!" Ma Jun roared, his hands forming a Magic Formula. He commanded the six Profound Weapons to whirl into the air and attack Jiang Chen from different directions.
The Profound Weapons combined to form a mysterious and deadly formation.
It not only sealed off all of Jiang Chen's escape routes but also transformed the weapons into six colossal beasts.
The longsword became a hundred-meter-long saber-toothed tiger. The black Long Spear became a ferocious Black Dragon. The great saber resembled a fierce Ancient Wild Elephant. The Battle Halberd, long staff, and heavy hammer each transformed into a terrifying Fierce Beast.
They bore down on him with world-destroying power.
Jiang Chen snorted. His body shuddered, and a brilliant golden light pulsed around him. Specks of gold spread across his entire form, even tinting his hair a pale gold.
Divine Demon Tyrant Body, Fifth Stage Peak Realm.
His physical body was now comparable to a Saint Tier Advanced Profound Weapon!
As long as a Divine Soldier wasn't in play, he was fearless. His entire body was effectively a powerful Saint Tier Advanced Profound Weapon.
He raised his hands and clenched his fists, causing the very air to pop and crackle with a thunderous RUMBLE. A ferocious expression crossed Jiang Chen's face as he let out a low roar, "North Nether Divine Fist!"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Shadows of black fists swarmed forward, converging into a dark cloud that crashed down with immense force.
The pitch-black fist shadows slammed into the six Fierce Beasts, blasting them apart one by one.
Jiang Chen's hands shone with a brilliant golden light as he snatched the longsword from the air. Spinning on the spot, he swung it in a wide arc, unleashing a resplendent Sword Aura with a SWISH.
The fan-shaped Sword Aura swept out, skimming across the ground.
It flowed with a five-colored radiance.
This was the Five Elements Sword from the Ten Directions Sword Manual!
RUMBLE...
A layer of the arena floor was sheared clean off. Solid stone slabs were flung high into the air, surging forward like a great wave of stone.
Ma Jun snorted. "Vajra Giant Shield!"
VMMMM!
A golden light shot from his body, transforming into a mountain-sized golden shield that landed before him with a heavy THUD. The brilliant, sharp Sword Auras slammed into the giant shield and shattered completely. The stone slabs exploded, turning to powder and kicking up clouds of dust that filled the air.
"Brat, you've thoroughly enraged me now!" Ma Jun recalled the giant shield and thrust a palm toward the sky.
WHOOSH—
A pearlescent, jeweled light gathered, and a nine-colored radiance shot toward the heavens, finally coalescing into a great seal above his head.
Precious light and auspicious colors swirled upon the great seal. Images of mountain peaks and flowing rivers could be seen, as if an entire landscape was contained within.
Zuo Yu's expression changed drastically. He quickly sent a voice transmission to warn him, "Brother Jiang, that's Ma Jun's Divine Weapon, the Mountain and River Seal! Be careful!"
'A Divine Soldier?'
Jiang Chen's expression flickered. He knew full well the power of a Divine Soldier. The Celestial Demon Ancient Castle, for example, was terrifying beyond measure!
He hadn't expected Ma Jun to possess a Divine Soldier as well!
'Looks like I have no choice but to go all out!' Jiang Chen gritted his teeth. He activated his God-Devouring Realm, secretly boosting his cultivation to the Early Stage of the Emperor Realm.
He now possessed the power to contend with a cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Emperor Realm.
"Mountain River Seal—Suppress all evil!" Ma Jun bellowed.
VMMMM!
The Mountain River Seal radiated an immense light as it smashed down toward Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen gave an angry snort and swung his longsword. "Nine Palace Sword!"
SWISH...
A dazzling Sword Aura erupted, forming nine Sword Palaces that swirled around one another as they slammed viciously into the Mountain and River Seal.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Amidst a series of thunderous roars, the nine constructs of Sword Qi shattered.
The Saint Tier High-level Profound Weapon Longsword in Jiang Chen's hand also shattered into dust. He was forced back several steps, the energy and blood churning in his body, and a trickle of blood escaped the corner of his mouth.
'I'm at too much of a disadvantage when it comes to weapons. I have to find a way to get a suitable Divine Soldier!' Jiang Chen's mind raced as he considered how to deal with Ma Jun. Just then, a streak of golden light shot out from the distinguished guests' seating area.
The golden light was incredibly fast, pouncing in front of Ma Jun in an instant. A child's voice, still high-pitched and milky, roared in anger, "You dare hit my big brother! I'll fight you!"
"What is this thing?"
Ma Jun was startled and struck out with his palm purely on instinct.
BANG!
The golden light was sent flying. With a startled cry of "WAAH!", it crashed onto the arena floor.
The golden light dissipated, revealing the figure of the Little Dragon Maiden. Amidst her flowing hair, two small Dragon Horns flashed for an instant, but it was just long enough for Ma Jun to see them clearly.
Ma Jun's expression changed in a flash, immediately replaced by a look of wild ecstasy. "A young dragon?"
Hearing this, Jiang Chen, who had just scooped up the Little Dragon Maiden, felt his heart sink. 'This is bad. Her identity has been exposed!'