Chapter 509: The Three Bows of the Bright King

When that mysterious giant shadow appeared behind Lan Lan, not only did Gong Gong Shenjun's face turn solemn with hesitation, but within the Sacred Chalice Space, countless gazes also filled with awe.

Even viewing through the light curtain, everyone present seemed to vaguely feel the terrifying pressure surging through the heavens and earth at that very moment.

"This is the true Marquis-Sealing Art."

Sun Sun Dasheng watched this scene and sighed with a complex expression; the Marquis-Sealing Art he mastered was incomplete, and his own strength was merely at the Phase Master Realm. Compared to Lan Lan, a powerhouse of the Great Star General rank, the gap was too vast. Thus, the "Marquis-Sealing Art" the latter was now casting differed from his own by heaven and earth.

However, Sun Sun Dasheng was not discouraged; his eyes still brimmed with fighting spirit, for he knew Lan Lan was simply stronger than him. If he himself reached the Great Star General rank, his strength would not necessarily be weaker than Lan Lan's current self.

"With Lan Lan's strength, casting this 'Bright King Sutra', even a powerhouse of the Tian Xiang Jing realm would need to temporarily avoid its sharp edge."

On the side of the Holy Star Academy, the Princess's face was covered in solemnity as she said, "When I met him before, the 'Bright King Shadow' he cast was not as clear as it is now."

Li Luo also stared tightly at the mysterious giant shadow behind Lan Lan. A duel between Great Star Generals was rare in ordinary days, after all, powerhouses of this level would absolutely be considered first-class figures anywhere in Great Xia.

For instance, in their Luo Lan Manor, only the Three Great Patrons possessed such strength.

"This Bright King Secret Scripture was created by the Dean of the Holy Bright King Academy. The mysterious shadow you see is actually the figure of that Dean. Cultivating this art allows one to visualize his shadow, and that shadow possesses a sliver of his original body's power." Su Xin, the Vice Dean, suddenly spoke from the side.

"That shadow is actually the visualization shadow of the Holy Bright King Academy's Dean?" Li Luo and others, upon hearing this, were all somewhat shocked.

"The Dean of the Holy Bright King Academy is also a King-level powerhouse?" Li Luo asked curiously.

Vice Dean Su Xin nodded, saying, "Among the many Holy Academies in the Divine Lands of the Eastern Region, Deans who have stepped into the King level are actually not many, but this Dean of the Holy Bright King Academy, in terms of seniority and strength, is not weaker than our Dean. They both belong to the topmost powerhouses of the Divine Lands of the Eastern Region."

"The 'Bright King Sutra' created by this Dean of the Holy Bright King Academy is extremely difficult to cultivate and also extremely dangerous. It is said that to master this art, one must cultivate before that Dean, constantly enduring the pressure emitted by a King-level powerhouse. Only by gradually adapting to that pressure can one truly visualize the Bright King's shadow in their heart."

"And in this process, countless top students had their minds collapse; not only did they fail to master it, but they also left with shadows, making it impossible to progress further on their cultivation path."

Li Luo's face changed slightly. Constantly enduring the pressure of a King-level powerhouse? He had never tried how terrifying that pressure was, but he could imagine it must be incredibly oppressive and helpless.

Indeed, wanting to master a Marquis-Sealing Art was by no means a simple matter.

Yet this Lan Lan was able to master the Bright King Sutra with such harsh conditions, showing he was also a ruthless person.

Although his Affinity Rank was not high, this state of mind was likely something even many with an Eighth-Rank Affinity could not match; no wonder he could reach this step.

"Vice Dean, can Senior Gong Gong Shenjun withstand Lan Lan's Bright King Sutra?" Li Luo asked.

Once this question was asked, even Jiang Jiang Qinge, the Princess, and the many other students nearby could not help but look over. Vice Dean Su Xin was a Marquis-sealing powerhouse, so her vision naturally far surpassed theirs, making her judgment undoubtedly more credible than theirs.

Vice Dean Su Xin fell silent for a moment, then said, "The most terrifying aspect of the Bright King Sutra lies in its 'Three Bows of the Bright King'. The so-called 'Three Bows of the Bright King' is actually that Bright King shadow performing a 'kneeling and bowing' ritual upon you."

Li Luo was stunned. Kneeling and bowing to an enemy? What use could that have? Was it to win people over with virtue?

"A King-level powerhouse can command a region of heaven and earth, noble and supreme. The King holds a 'rank', enjoying supreme status in the world; all things are inviolable and receive his pardon."

"You can imagine: if you were an ordinary person in the mortal world and suddenly encountered a noble King or Marquis who knelt and bowed to you, what would your final outcome be?"

Li Luo was stunned. If speaking from a normal perspective, an ordinary person being bowed to by a King or Marquis would likely be an outcome too heavy to bear, because the things contained behind it were not something an ordinary person could withstand.

Vice Dean Su Xin smiled faintly, saying, "A King cannot be insulted. Without a matching identity and strength, can you withstand this King's single bow?"

"The 'Three Bows of the Bright King' in the Bright King Sutra is exactly this principle."

"Once Lan Lan activates the kneeling bow of the Bright King shadow, although the momentum cannot truly be as terrifying as a King-level powerhouse, the King transcends heaven and earth, yet you receive his bow. At that time, this heaven and earth will first disagree, naturally triggering the energy of heaven and earth to form extremely strong pressure to test whether you have the qualification."

"If you cannot withstand this pressure, then naturally you will be erased."

Cold sweat appeared on Li Luo's forehead. Was this Bright King Sutra so terrifying? Could it truly borrow the might of a King-level powerhouse to stir up heaven and earth to form an attack?

"Moreover, the terror of the Bright King Sutra is not limited to this point. Once you cannot withstand that bow, a Bright King shadow will form in your heart. That shadow will constantly emit terrifying pressure, tormenting your soul. If you cannot break through that shadow, then your future cultivation will likely be affected. Fortunately, this Bright King shadow will not exist for long; enduring a few months or half a year, it should presumably disappear."

This time, not only did Li Luo's face change, but even Jiang Jiang Qinge's willow brows furrowed slightly.

The Princess nearby showed no sign of surprise, clearly already aware of this.

"This Bright King Sutra is truly domineering and bizarre. If one cannot receive it, there are actually such aftereffects," Li Luo sighed.

Being interfered with by the Bright King shadow for a few months or half a year would undoubtedly hinder one's own cultivation speed. This was no small matter, because before the Tian Xiang Jing, cultivation was in its fastest rising period. Delaying for several months at such a time was a price that could not be called light.

Vice Dean Su Xin nodded, saying, "The domineering nature of the Bright King Sutra is quite famous throughout the Divine Lands of the Eastern Region, so next, we must see how Gong Gong Shenjun chooses."

"Right now, if he takes even one step forward, it will trigger the Three Bows of the Bright King."

"The victory or defeat between the two sides lies in this very instant."

"If he can withstand it, he will win; if he cannot, he will not only lose the final match but also have the Bright King shadow planted within him, causing considerable impact on his future state."

Vice Dean Su Xin's face also became somewhat solemn as she stared at the figure in the Four-Star Courtyard light curtain, saying, "And how he will choose, we do not know."

Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge exchanged a glance, then their gazes also turned toward that light curtain.

Inside the Sacred Chalice Space, all gazes stopped on Gong Gong Shenjun's figure.

And at the edge of the lake.

Gong Gong Shenjun's usually composed and handsome face also became extremely solemn at this moment. Gazing at the mysterious shadow behind Lan Lan, his eyes were filled with deep apprehension.

Moreover, he was equally clear in his heart regarding the intelligence on the Bright King Sutra.

Precisely because he was clear, he hesitated.

This decisive battle was truly extremely thorny.

But now Lan Lan had already set up the arena; it depended on whether he was willing to gamble.

Gong Gong Shenjun's eyes flickered slightly, and his foot slowly lifted.

Seeing this, Lan Lan's deep blue pupils began to close, and the Bright King shadow behind him also trembled. In the heavens and earth, a huge roar seemed to be brewing.

However, just at this moment, Gong Gong Shenjun's foot slowly lowered again, bit by bit.

He smiled and shook his head.

"Brother Lan, this time, I will not gamble with you."

"But rest assured, the Sacred Chalice Battle has not ended. I think, in the upcoming mixed-level competition... we will still have a chance."

As the words fell, he directly took out the Spirit Gourd, then calmly crushed it in one grip.

A pillar of light descended from the sky.

Gong Gong Shenjun's figure vanished from the spot.

At the same time, within the Sacred Chalice Space, this caused a huge uproar.