Chapter 165: Heavenly Pride Trial, Factions Descend

The Breaking Mountain Blade, fearing not the sinking Heaven.

Worry not for the thousand-mile road, for a Red Heart remains within.

As that golden light, which shot straight into the clouds, dissolved within everyone's sight, this voice spread throughout the entire Yunmeng City.

Poxiao Heavenly Pride, Five-Stage General Star!

Above the Yun Tian, in a place of concealment.

A smile gradually appeared on the face of Shen Yiwei, who was dressed in military uniform and looked extremely exhausted.

Applying for a Five-Stage was, in itself, an act of bargaining.

Five-Stage is very high.

Shen Yiwei applying for a Five-Stage was actually to ensure that Chen Yan could obtain a Six-Stage.

But unexpectedly, the deeds of Chen Yan slaying a Half-Step Fourth Stage were still deemed worthy of a Five-Stage in the eyes of that person.

Facing malice head-on, Breaking the Cocoon to Rebirth.

Shen Yiwei's thoughts drifted, and he also felt that Chen Yan was worthy of the title of Five-Stage.

As the golden light appeared above the clouds of Yunmeng, it then slowly descended, drifting toward Chen Yan.

Everyone's gaze was drawn by this golden light, and gradually, that golden light landed in front of Chen Yan.

It was a rolled-up Golden Paper, and floating beside it was a General Star Medal.

Unlike the Seven-Tier General Star Medal, two small characters were engraved upon this Five-Stage Medal.

【Poxiao】!

A General Star possessing a title.

The Golden Robed Man who delivered the General Star title now wore a gratified smile on his face, nodding from afar toward the handsome Youth.

Signaling that the other party could replace the Seven-Tier Medal on his shoulder.

Yet, just as everyone was staring blankly at that medal and the Golden Paper branded with the personal handwriting of the Xia Zhangguo.

Chen Yan waved a hand, and the Golden Paper and the medal disappeared, stored into his Space Ring.

The surroundings, which were already incomparably silent, became even quieter.

The Golden Robed Man's expression stiffened, and he let out a "hiss" of drawing in a cold breath.

He was somewhat stunned, somewhat speechless.

Just as he was about to say something, his gaze suddenly met that of Xia Chiyi, who was hidden in the void not far away.

The Golden Robed Man pursed his lips; he did not quite understand.

Wouldn't it be impressive to wear this Five-Stage Medal out?

I came all this way to let you show off, and you're not even going to do it?

He wanted to say something, but seeing Xia Chiyi slightly shaking his head, he held back.

"Thank you, Xia Zhangguo, thank you, Your Excellency!"

On the distant plaza, the Youth dressed in the ink-colored garment of a General Star bowed slowly, his voice clear.

At this moment, the last trace of dissatisfaction in the Golden Robed Man's heart was shattered.

He nodded and said:

"Since it has been delivered, I should return. As for the rewards regarding the Poxiao General Star, we shall wait until the Poxiao General Star emerges from the Tianjiao Trial to discuss them."

The Golden Robed Man's smile was warm, and just as he was about to leave, he looked back:

"I hope the Poxiao General Star can also give us a surprise in the Tianjiao Trial."

Immediately, his figure dissipated.

It is enough that Xia Chiyi is in Yunmeng City; he only came here to deliver the items as quickly as possible.

He is a High Rank Warrior, after all; speaking to Chen Yan like this today was giving him plenty of face.

The Golden Robed Man came quickly and left quickly.

It was as if he had never appeared at all.

But the Yunmeng City citizens gathered before the plaza had truly witnessed the entire process.

One by one, they looked toward Chen Yan, their eyes filled with awe and reverence.

On the Warship, Gong Hangwen's expression was gloomy to the extreme.

Even if he did not go out, Shen Yiwei, the Old Chief, and others had powerful Perception and must have been able to sense him.

They must be laughing, right?

Gong Hangwen clenched his Fist, regretful—extraordinarily regretful.

From the very beginning, he had let Gong Tuo send the Gong Family Contract to Chen Yan.

But just before that, Chen Yan had been imprisoned because of Gong Qing of the Gong Family.

Later, Gong Hangwen stopped caring about Chen Yan.

In between, there was a moment when he wanted to continue to win him over, but he had severely underestimated Chen Yan's value.

Until now...

Utterly humiliating.

The many Heavenly Prides of the Gong Family side fell silent one by one, and even the Dao-robed youth, who had always worn a smile, now had his smile fade, looking at Chen Yan in astonishment.

At the very back of the Gong Family geniuses, several unfamiliar faces who had been chatting also stopped talking.

They looked at each other, then looked at the few people from the Alliance side.

Their expressions were varied, and their inner thoughts were unknown.

Of course, there was also Yu Saixian.

As a member of the Po Xian Four, Yu Saixian was currently within the Alliance, disguised as an ordinary Heavenly Pride.

Originally, he was still patrolling the surroundings; after all, he was highly certain that Bing Yi would participate in the Tianjiao Trial.

At this moment, he was naturally judging which person was Bing Yi.

As for Chen Yan, who had suddenly emerged in the last few days, he naturally took note of him as well.

He had specifically looked into Chen Yan's rise, which was not much earlier than Bing Yi's.

Moreover, Chen Yan practiced the path of Horizontal Refinement.

The day Bing Yi revealed his physical strength, it suggested that Bing Yi was also highly likely to practice Horizontal Refinement.

Yu Saixian felt there was a fifty percent chance that Bing Yi was Chen Yan.

At this moment, he paid a bit more attention.

It was precisely at this time.

Above the Yun Tian, a figure appeared.

The Old Chief stood with his hands behind his back, his Gaze sweeping over the crowd, lingering slightly on Chen Yan.

He spoke:

"The Yunmeng Heavenly Pride have gathered; you may enter the Heaven's Chosen Trial Grounds!"

He spoke indifferently and waved a single hand, and suddenly, streaks of Golden Light rose from a place in the South.

Chen Yan and the others walked toward that side.

Within a hundred meters, they arrived before a massive Golden Formation Disk that shrouded the earth.

"Now, I must give you all a reminder."

The Old Chief, standing above the Yun Tian, spoke:

"Within the Tianjiao Trial, although there are Trial Executors who can protect your lives, the Executors are not omnipotent.

Every year, more than Three-tenths of the geniuses die within the Tianjiao Trial."

As his voice fell, the crowd fell into Silence, looking at one another.

But soon, one after another, they raised their heads; even those geniuses who wanted to withdraw firmed their resolve after glancing at the people beside them.

None of them were even twenty years old, and everyone believed that they themselves were the geniuses of this world.

And even though they held people like Chen Yan and Shao Hengyang in great awe, they could not help but view them in their hearts as opponents they were destined to defeat.

The Old Chief said nothing more; he saw this situation every year.

Soon, as the First Place Heavenly Pride walked to the Golden Formation Disk and gritted their teeth to charge in, their body was quickly submerged by the Golden Light.

Chen Yan glanced at the people beside him and also charged into the Golden Light.

Chen Yan only felt that his vision was completely occupied by the Golden Light.

Immediately after...

Whoosh!!!

The sound of a howling Wind Element roared.

A powerful, surging force struck from the left; the gale sounded like the screeching of an owl, shrill and desperate, overturning the earth.

"Ah!"

Someone suddenly flew over Chen Yan's Crown, swept up by the gale and sent flying directly to the right.

"Holy... crap!!!"

"Grab onto someone!"

"I can't grab on!!!"

Voices rose from all around; Chen Yan's vision was blurred, the gale was filled with Dust, and everything within his sight was a murky Yellow Color.

Chen Yan stood with his Foot planted on the earth, his internal strength surging, his legs driven into the ground; he managed to stabilize his figure with great difficulty, his black robes rustling violently.

"Chen...!"

A familiar voice rang out, and a figure flew in from the left, swept up by the gale like a blade of Herb.

"Yan..."

By the time they uttered the word 'Yan', they had already been blown several hundred meters to Chen Yan's right, and were subsequently swallowed by the gale.

It seemed to be Xu Di.

Chen Yan pursed his Mouth; Xu Di had flown away.

Is this the Tianjiao Trial?

Just after entering, encountering such a terrifying, roaring gale—it would likely be difficult to stand firm without the strength of the Golden Body Realm.

Chen Yan's face was pale.

Because he was still in the process of opening his Spirit organs, he could only exert Three-tenths of his strength.

Once his body used its full power, the Extreme Satin Patterns protecting his Brain would need to flow into his body.

His Brain was currently still extremely fragile and could not come into direct contact with the Min Zhe Qi Xue without the protection of the Extreme Satin Patterns.

After several days of Cultivation Technique, Chen Yan had now opened all Five Viscera.

The Heart Liver Spleen Lung—the Four Viscera—were all at one hundred percent Casting Degree.

As for the fifth organ, the Spirit organ, after consuming one 【Blood】 Break-Saint Fruit, it had also reached a seventy percent Casting Degree.

The airflow all around was torn apart by the gale; Chen Yan's Perception was completely blurred, and at this moment, he could only walk forward step by step.

Fortunately, even though he could only use two-tenths of his strength, Chen Yan would not be blown away by the wind like the others.

Come to think of it, where had Xu Di flown to by now?

Forget it, never mind.

"Holy... crap!"

Another voice rang out; a genius from the Alliance was being carried by the gale, crashing toward Chen Yan.

"Brother, stop me!!!"

The Male Student named Zhao Yuanxin let out a Roar, and immediately raised a fist, as streaks of azure SoulRefining surged from his fist.

He had not yet seen Chen Yan's Appearance clearly, only vaguely catching sight of a black shadow amidst the blurred Wind Element.

He wanted to use the thrust of the Wind Element to knock that person out with one punch.

After all, the essence of the Tianjiao Trial was a battle for supremacy; the fewer the people, the more he would gain.

But when Zhao Yuanxin flew within five Rice of Chen Yan and instantly saw Chen Yan's Appearance clearly, his mouth fell wide open.

Chen Yan!

Holy Crap, Holy Crap, Holy Crap!

Zhao Yuanxin had once challenged Chen Yan, but the moment Chen Yan made a move against him, he had directly forced him to withdraw.

Seeing him again now, Zhao Yuanxin felt as if his heart were about to jump out.

Boom.

Chen Yan swept out with a leg, and Zhao Yuanxin felt a sharp pain radiate from his Belly.

He opened his mouth wide, about to start Howling, but suddenly felt himself grabbed in the palm of a Giant Hand and tossed aside.

Bang.

Zhao Yuanxin was thrown far away like trash, landing on the ground.

He clutched his stomach, feeling extremely miserable, but the next moment he suddenly discovered that the surrounding Wind Element had Disappear.

Raising his head, he suddenly saw the Old Chief above the Heaven, as well as the figures like a Mountain and sea in the distance.

Everyone was looking at him with strange expressions.

"The first person to be Elimination in the Tianjiao Trial has appeared."

"Riqian County, Zhao Yuanxin."