Chapter 239: Astonishing Change

With this step, a crack instantly appeared beneath Yu Zhangsheng's feet on the arena, and amid the trembling, under the tremendous explosive force, Yu Zhangsheng's body went electric like thunder.

He was like an earth-shaking unsheathed sword, hand pinched into a fist, the Stone Light of the Thousand Mountain Armor covering his fist, adding a few points of heavy sensation, endless giant force surging out, one fist blasting out, meeting Tang Chen!

"Thousand Mountain Fist!"

A whistling sound came from beside the ear, the wind also torn apart by the tremendous fist force, the instant the two collided, yet saw Tang Chen's fingers suddenly snap, his complexion also suddenly changing, cold sweat densely covering him, a muffled groan involuntarily escaping his mouth.

"Crack crack..."

Tang Chen gritted his teeth, looking at his three broken fingers, raised his head to look at Yu Zhangsheng's calm expression, his figure retreating, both arms trembling slightly, a trace of shock flashing in his eyes.

This strike, he was at a disadvantage, and not even close.

"Your fleshly body... something's wrong!"

Taking a deep breath, Tang Chen's voice heavy, his body unconsciously retreating another step, the two separating.

As a Beast Tamer, there was actually someone who could temper the fleshly body to this extent, fleshly body Foundation Establishment, even among the Linglong Sect Inner Sect Disciples this is a rare existence.

No wonder he could destroy his Tang Family single-handedly!

Tang Chen's eyes held a touch more anger.

"Fleshly body cultivation not bad, cannot underestimate you."

Yu Zhangsheng's expression composed, he spoke faintly, looking at Tang Chen, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes, this was the first time he had encountered a same-realm cultivator among whom the fleshly body was tempered to the point of catching his fist without exploding.

Have to admit, Tang Chen still has some substance, even if the fleshly body hasn't reached Foundation Establishment it's not far off.

The two collided this time, brief contact and separation, but speed extremely fast, to the point that some people below the stage couldn't even see the two's movements clearly, only a minority could keep up, like Yang Chengxu, eyes narrowing.

"Terrifying fleshly body power... actually even stronger than Tang Chen, and looking like it was just a casual fist."

"If contact is made, indeed need to pay some attention, but now, just depends on whether you can pass Tang Chen this hurdle, he is also among the top in the Linglong Sect Inner Sect Disciples."

Yang Chengxu did not lose confidence in Tang Chen just because he temporarily fell to a disadvantage.

Tang Chen seeing he couldn't gain advantage in fleshly body, also very decisive, figure explosively retreating, waving hand, three spirit beasts appearing on the stage.

"Swift Wind Double-Headed Wolf!"

"Dark Spirit Terror Claw Bear!"

"Azure Flower Poison-Tail Scorpion!"

The three tamed beasts appearing, among the crowd below the stage, instantly waves of gasping sounds rang out, all paying even more attention.

"Three spirit beasts, all have Foundation Establishment Middle Stage strength, and quality all belong to the upper grade among them, this Tang Chen, is also not a simple character!"

"Didn't expect it just opened and already this exciting, just watch how Yu Zhangsheng faces it!"

Below the stage, Li Minghan's eyes slightly narrowed, fist tightly clenched, heart actually also flashing a trace of nervousness.

As for Zhang Tianwen, just turned head suddenly looking toward opposite Yang Chengxu, the latter giving him a faint smile, Zhang Tianwen nodding, looking thoughtful.

"Not bad, didn't expect the Tang Family's most formidable person, turns out to be here."

Seeing this, Yu Zhangsheng also didn't dare be careless, waving hand, three spirit beasts summoned out from the Inner Landscape.

"Red Tempered Snake!"

"Cai Xing Deer!"

"Golden-Winged Great Eagle!"

In an instant, the situation on the field became a fair one person three beasts versus one person three beasts, the air seemingly turning anxious.

"These two, both contracted three spirit beasts, this is no small burden on spiritual power and divine sense either!"

"Looks like both have nurtured their spirit beasts very well, both are geniuses in beast taming!"

"Now just depends on whose spirit beast coordination is better, more powerful!"

"I still favor Tang Chen more, that Dark Spirit Terror Claw Bear is reputed to be the land overlord among Second Rank!"

"Hehe, that Golden-Winged Great Eagle, Cai Xing Deer are also nothing ordinary, both are high-grade bloodlines among Third Rank Demonic Beasts!"

Below the stage, waves of gazes flowing between the two, discussions rampant.

Although it's said, Foundation Establishment cultivation contracting three spirit beasts is not impossible, but generally speaking, all factors considered, time energy and such, most still only choose to contract two spirit beasts focusing on nurturing.

After all, three Second Rank spirit beasts contracted, for the Beast Tamer themselves, is also a burden, Second Rank spirit beasts far far cannot compare to First Rank spirit beasts, requirements on the Beast Tamer's Inner Landscape, more than several times over.

"This Tang Chen, also counts as my Linglong Sect's elite, just didn't expect, your Wanxiang Sect, besides Zhang Tianwen, still has Yu Zhangsheng such a genius, Red Tempered Snake even nurtured to Second Rank, and looking not weak at all, potential not bad."

"Should be swapped, or fused with other snake-type demonic beast bloodlines, a bit interesting."

On the Judge Seat, Mu Yongxian lowered head looking at Yu Zhangsheng, a trace of appreciation flashing in eyes.

"Your Linglong Sect's Tang Chen, isn't also crouching tiger hidden dragon, this low-key?"

Mo Pengchen frowned, face condensing into a knot, faintly responding.

"Watch, this kind of juniors' competition, Peak Master Mo cannot interfere oh."

Mu Yongxian lightly smiled, shaking head, looking at the match with leisurely composure.

Mo Pengchen startled, brows deeper, heart faintly having a kind of unease.

On the arena, as the three tamed beasts faced off, Yu Zhangsheng and Tang Chen also not idle, turning hands, exchanged several dozen moves in short order.

"Pfft..."

A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, Tang Chen wiped away blood traces at corner of mouth, in the blood-red gaze, a few strands of madness flashing.

"Yu Zhangsheng, you killed my whole family, exterminated my whole clan, my Tang Family perished because of you, this hatred cannot share the same sky, today, even if my cultivation is completely ruined I will kill you under the knife, to offer sacrifice to my kin's spirits in heaven."

Along with Tang Chen's low roar, in his turbid eyes, a decisive color emerged, fist at chest area suddenly pressing, a shocking fluctuation, from his body continuously climbing and radiating.

The medicine effect sealed inside his body, crazily taking effect, in an instant, Tang Chen's aura exploded, whole body green tendons bulging, complexion flashing ferocious and knotted colors, seeming extremely painful. Whole body, faint qi and blood permeating through skin scattering to outside body surface, condensing into a layer of faint red glow, blood seemingly also boiling, flowing upward in reverse.

"Ah roar!"

Tang Chen's face twisted, body slightly trembling, the aura on his body also from the initial Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer, continuously climbing upward, quickly breaking through Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer, finally stopping at Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer realm! "Blood Burst Pill?! Actually using this kind of Forbidden Drug, no!"

Mo Pengchen's complexion changed, fiercely stood up, a trace of anger rising. Waving hand about to go on stage personally to stop Tang Chen.

"Peak Master Mo don't be anxious, which regulation says, competition cannot consume pills."

Mu Yongxian extended a hand to block Mo Pengchen, his expression calm; for this scene, he was evidently not surprised at all.

"Mu Yongxian! What do you mean?!"

Mo Pengchen's brow furrowed, anger already surfacing on his face.

"The competition does not prohibit the use of recovery-type pills, but the Blood Burst Pill is a forbidden drug that severely affects the competition's fairness; moreover, you, Mu Yongxian, are not unaware of this pill's side effects — he is your Spirit Dragon Sect disciple, do you intend to ruin a fine disciple's future because of this?!"

Facing Mo Pengchen's rage, Mu Yongxian's voice suddenly deepened; he abruptly stood up, laughing coldly: "What do I mean? Competition? Did you see clearly, Mo Pengchen? Could it be that you don't know in your heart what evil deeds your family's little genius has done?!"

Boom—! A heaven-shaking momentum emanated from Mu Yongxian's body; Golden Core pressure rose to the heavens, this momentum climbing continuously, finally condensing entirely into a world-shocking sword, pressing toward Mo Pengchen.

"Your disciple is cruel and ruthless in his methods; because of a private grudge and profit, in Dongyang City he killed all the relatives of my sect's disciple Tang Chen — such a towering enmity, could my sect's disciple Tang Chen just sit by and watch?!"

Mu Yongxian suddenly launched his attack; every word he uttered was empowered by magic power, his voice carrying vast authority — not just to the two of them, but spreading throughout Yushou Peak, resounding through the clouds.

"What?"

"Yu Changsheng, destroyed the Tang Family of Dongyang City, alone?"

"What joke? Tang Chen, the Tang Family, this grudge — we cannot share the same sky!"

Once these words were spoken, instantly the complexions of all disciples on and off the stage changed greatly; the looks in their eyes toward Yu Changsheng instantly became different, an uproar rising, voices of discussion surging back and forth.

"Utter nonsense!"

Mo Pengchen's face turned iron-green, full of fury; sensing Mu Yongxian's pressure, he did not yield either — instantly, Golden Core Peak momentum likewise rose heaven-shaking, stirring wind and clouds, standing on equal footing with Mu Yongxian.

"You say my sect's disciple Yu Changsheng killed Tang Chen's whole family — do you have any evidence? Relying on just a mouth, speaking recklessly, is it really up to you to say?"

"Evidence? When the time comes, ask this Yu Changsheng and you'll know; didn't expect your sect's disciple, at such a young age, to be so ruthless?"

"However, since you've put it this way, then let you see clearly — whether I am speaking nonsense, or you are making unreasonable trouble!"

Mu Yongxian finished speaking, laughed coldly, clapped his hands, and said lightly: "Huo Weiyi, come up and tell what truth you saw."

As the words fell, a middle-aged figure flew out from the Spirit Dragon Sect disciples' side, arriving before the two, bowing respectfully.

"This humble one is Dongyang City Huo Family Head Huo Weiyi, greets the two True Men."

"Hmm," Mu Yongxian nodded slightly, said lightly, "Huo Weiyi, speak — was it Yu Changsheng who destroyed the Tang Family? How did the Dongyang City Tang Family dissipate?"

"Good." Huo Weiyi's expression was normal, but a trace of bitterness flashed in the depths of his eyes; after lightly exhaling a breath, he focused his mind, glanced at Mo Pengchen whose complexion was ugly, and spoke.

"I am Dongyang City Huo Family Head Huo Weiyi; I testify: three months ago, because of news of the Qingluo Beast, Yu Changsheng came to Dongyang City, ultimately for his own selfish desire killed all Foundation Establishment cultivators including the Tang Family Head, seized the Qingluo Beast, ultimately leading to the Tang Family's destruction!"

Huo Weiyi felt some helplessness in his heart; to speak the truth, he had witnessed Yu Changsheng's strength and did not wish to provoke him lightly, but unfortunately, facing such a colossus as the Spirit Dragon Sect, he had no choice.

Now, seeing that he had thoroughly offended the Wanxiang Sect, he had no way out in his heart either; he could only speak the truth, praying that Mu Yongxian could protect him well.

Sure enough, once these words were spoken, the originally clamorous crowd once again set off a huge wave.

"What? Yu Changsheng alone, with his own power, destroyed the entire Tang Family? The Dongyang City Tang Family — that's no small clan, there were several Foundation Establishment cultivators in the family?!"

"No wonder I saw Tang Chen looking at Yu Changsheng with deep hatred — it really is deep hatred; there's actually this enmity?"

"Yu Changsheng's strength is actually this terrifying?"

Hearing the disciples' discussions, Mo Pengchen's face sank; his sharp gaze looked toward Huo Weiyi, who instantly shrank his neck and retreated several steps backward.

"Things have come to this — Peak Master Mo, do you still plan to interfere in this matter? Your Wanxiang Sect disciple destroyed my disciple's whole family; I haven't made trouble yet, that's already giving face to you, Peak Master Mo."

Mu Yongxian stepped forward, his tone also suddenly shifting: "Disciples' matters are best resolved by disciples themselves; whatever grudges they have, after this battle, Heaven's Mandate will naturally decide."

"You...!" Mo Pengchen's complexion was ugly; he pursed his lips and gritted his teeth, yet in his heart there was also some helplessness.

Regarding what Mu Yongxian said, Mo Pengchen already fully believed it in his heart; in fact, concerning this matter, he had also heard a bit of wind, but had simply never paid it mind.

He just didn't expect that Mu Yongxian would actually launch an attack at this time, his purpose being to stop his own move, wanting to openly and aboveboard, in front of so many people, kill Yu Changsheng.

"So this was your plan all along..." Mo Pengchen slowly closed his eyes, understanding clearly in his heart, letting out a light sigh.

The Spirit Dragon Sect's true purpose — how could he not know it?

Originally this competition, the Spirit Dragon Sect came with the purpose of suppression; and what suppression could compare to: on your own sect's territory, directly killing your sect's genius disciple — that's more concrete? Once such a thing truly happens, it can be said it would not only chill the hearts of other Wanxiang Sect disciples, but also thoroughly make the Wanxiang Sect's face drop a thousand zhang.

So-called killing to break the heart — probably this is it.

But even knowing this, Mo Pengchen had no way either; words have been spoken to this extent, if he interfered again it would be inappropriate.

Very obvious, the nature of this competition has already changed — not merely a competition, but a battle, a life-and-death battle.

Very obvious, the grudge between the two has already become impossible to resolve; only this one battle remains.

Things having come to this, Mo Pengchen could not continue to say anything either; he could only pray in his heart, hoping Yu Changsheng could win.

Otherwise... his own Yushou Peak would be completely unable to lift its head before the Spirit Dragon Sect.

Thinking of these things, Mo Pengchen sighed in his heart, yet again helpless; his brow concentrated, looking at the clamorous crowd, his heart irritated, he pressed his arm downward — instantly a pressure pressed down.

"Quiet!" Mo Pengchen uttered in a condensed voice; under the faint pressure, the originally clamorous crowd fell instantly into dead silence.

"Hehehe." Mu Yongxian seeing this, laughed lightly and shook his head, smiling faintly: "Peak Master Mo, wait patiently; still that sentence — this juniors' matter, let them resolve it themselves. Just watch quietly."

"Rest assured, as long as you don't move, I won't move either; whatever the result, each accepts Heaven's Mandate."

(Chapter End)