Chapter 891

"Then, Lord Jones, in your opinion, who has a higher chance of winning this match?"

"Green possesses an SSS-class Earth element ability; from the perspective of elemental affinity alone, Earth suppresses Lightning."

"But Xu Jingming's lightning isn't ordinary—considering all factors, both sides' win probabilities are roughly equal."

"Roughly equal? That's quite an astonishing conclusion. Are you suggesting Xu Jingming, like Green, possesses the strength to defeat a Star Martial Saint?"

"Roughly. He's stronger than you imagine."

"......"

Less than five minutes remained until the match began, yet the host was still predicting the upcoming battle with the ninth-rank master, Jones.

As a ninth-rank peak Martial Saint, Jones naturally knew Xu Jingming's record in the Ye Er Mirage and didn't underestimate him.

But the audience was different—whether they liked or disliked Xu Jingming, most felt his record was somewhat exaggerated.

Of course, the young fanatics were an exception.

Even if the commentator claimed Xu Jingming possessed Supreme-level strength, they would unquestioningly believe it.

Time flew swiftly, and it was precisely nine o'clock; the host ended his casual chat with the commentator and stood to announce:

"The eighth-rank challenge rankings match is about to begin. Generating the virtual arena now!"

BOOM BOOM BOOM~~~

Skyscrapers rose from the center of the stadium, transforming in an instant into a modern city bathed in neon lights.

This city spanned 400 square kilometers—more than enough for eighth-rank Grand Masters to fight freely.

"Virtual arena generated. Please welcome both competitors to the arena!"

Amid the host's loud voice, Xu Jingming and Green were teleported to the rooftops of two separate buildings in the city below.

"Lei Di! Fight!"

"Green is strongest! Xinhuo Divine Temple is strongest!"

"......"

As soon as both entered the arena, a deafening roar erupted around them!

The cheers weren't limited to Xu Jingming—they included Green as well.

The mighty are revered wherever they go.

Green's formidable skill in defeating five ninth-rank elementalists had already earned him many supporters.

HU—

HU—

Cold winds howled as Xu Jingming stood atop the building, clad in black.

The SSS-class Ink Shadow Wind Thunder Spear was gripped backward, its sharp tip gleaming cold and piercing against the backdrop of black chaotic lightning.

In the wilderness of Dayangzhou, Xu Jingming could hunt ferocious beasts using only ranged spell techniques—his spear skills were unnecessary.

Now that he faced an opponent of equal rank, he naturally wished to test the full power of his perfected spear art.

Several kilometers away, Green stood equally still on the rooftop.

His expression was blank, surrounded by thick earth elements, his aura heavy and profound.

"It's about to start—who do you think will win?"

"No need to ask—it's Lei Di!"

"Haha, you can fool your brother, but don't fool yourself—Green is the strongest."

"......"

Amid the audience's heated discussion, the host immediately announced the match had begun.

BOOM!!

Xu Jingming instantly entered Thunder Extreme State—black lightning surged around him, his gaze flashing like lightning.

Simultaneously, an equally formidable aura erupted from the opposite side!

"Xu Jingming, you are the greatest prodigy of this era."

"But only of this era."

"I'll show you just how terrifying a civilization at its peak truly is!"

Green's voice rolled like thunder, his pride unmistakable.

Among the three, he spoke the least.

Yet his inner pride surpassed them all.

This battle—he allowed only victory, no defeat!

Green bent his knees slightly, then exploded upward, crushing the building beneath him with a THUD.

Using the powerful recoil, he launched himself like a cannonball toward Xu Jingming!

Simultaneously, an alloy shield and an alloy greatsword appeared in his left and right hands.

The faintly swirling earth elements on the weapons added immense weight and density to his presence.

Yet their appearance didn't slow him—he crossed a thousand meters in an instant!

"Here he comes! Green's signature sword-and-shield combat!"

"His close-quarters fighting is brutal—even Star Martial Saints couldn't beat him."

"Lei Di's close combat is decent too, but I'd still prioritize ranged attacks."

"True—Lei Di's body strength can't match up; forcing a melee would only hurt him."

"......"

A wave of commentary rose as countless spectators fixed their eyes on the arena.

"An elementalist wielding sword and shield? I hope your strength matches your words."

Xu Jingming's gaze turned icy.

A flash of black lightning—his body shot upward to meet Green head-on.

"Not fleeing? You're charging me? You've got courage."

Green's lips curled slightly.

Thick earth elements swirled around his body; fine yellow lines appeared along his ears and corners of his eyes.

He radiated the solidity of bedrock, swinging his greatsword like a meteor hurtling toward Xu Jingming!

Xu Jingming faced it without fear, his spear lashing out like a coiling dragon!

BOOM!!!

Two powerful auras—yellow and black—collided midair.

A terrifying shockwave erupted from the point of impact, earth elements and wild lightning devouring and splattering each other.

BOOM BOOM BOOM~~~

Buildings collapsed, the ground shattered—mere residual force from the collision was as devastating as an intercontinental missile explosion!!

CRASH!!

A figure was first flung downward from the lingering energy, crashing into the ground with a thunderous impact, forming a deep crater.

Dust cleared rapidly—hundreds of millions of spectators were stunned to see it was Green of the Xinhuo Divine Temple who had been driven into the earth!

"What the hell? What just happened? Green lost in a direct clash?"

"Sh*t! Did I just see that right?"

"When did Lei Di's body strength become this strong?"

"......"

Countless spectators were left speechless.

No one expected the first clash to end this way.

"Is this your so-called confidence? Seems rather underwhelming."

A calm voice echoed from the sky—Xu Jingming, wreathed in black lightning, spear in hand, landed with a THUD on the ground.

His muscles were slightly tensed, their contours revealed by his battle suit, radiating explosive power.

The Divine Thunder Blood Martyr Body was an SSS-class body cultivation technique, and its power was tied to his elemental ability.

When his ability evolved from SS to SSS, the technique's power rose accordingly.

The original fourfold power boost of Thunder Extreme State had now increased to sixfold!

Xu Jingming's body strength had reached one hundred thousand blood qi.

A sixfold boost pushed his body strength to an utterly terrifying level.

Without either side using techniques, overpowering Green was only natural.