Chapter 200

Under Sima Quantong's piercing gaze, Chen Heng's expression remained unchanged as he walked slowly to the center of the hall.

He first bowed to the two honored elders, Elder Huo and True Person Ming You, then pointed his hand toward the Tao Guang Yan Shen Map, and instantly received a Dharma formula in his mind.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, digested the information within the formula, and thought to himself:

"Three Daoist arts, one low-grade talisman artifact... The foundation of this Foundation Establishment Qi soldier is quite mediocre, and its Qi sea is not very vast; it seems I must be a bit frugal when casting spells."

He smiled slightly, guided his mind, and instantly, a green-robed youth with a straw hat, with a sharp silver shuttle circling his side, jumped out of the pattern.

Seeing the posture and shape of Chen Heng's Qi soldier.

Not only was there a trace of strangeness in Sima Quantong's eyes.

Even on the Cang Guang Xuan Terrace.

True Person Ming You also raised his eyebrows, looking as if he were smiling yet not smiling.

And the clamor that was already in the hall below became even livelier, simply like a secular marketplace, bustling and noisy.

"This, this Qi soldier..."

Mi Hui was startled at first, then could not help but cover his face with his sleeve, secretly shaking his head and laughing:

"Isn't this Qi soldier the one Xie Yu controlled during the first battle? The one that lost first? I personally smashed that Qi soldier's skull; the memory is still fresh, heh!"

Mi Hui tentatively looked toward Elder Huo, who was sitting calmly, but was suddenly glared at by Elder Huo, who raised his eyelids.

He was so startled that he hurriedly sat upright, looking straight ahead.

"Please."

Chen Heng cupped his hands slightly.

"Come on!"

Sima Quantong laughed heartily and activated the Dharma formula.

A jade ruyi instantly dragged a long stream of light, like a tail flame, and like a mountain rock collapsing, it crashed down with astonishing momentum!

Chen Heng's expression remained indifferent; he also activated the Dharma formula, and the flying shuttle whistled, breaking through the air to meet it.

The jade ruyi collided head-on with the flying shuttle.

Just one touch.

It produced a sharp, ear-piercing sound!

And the whistling sound of breaking through the air never ceased.

Dense and continuous, surging like a tide—

The flying shuttle in mid-air seemed to transform into hundreds of silver rays, its momentum menacing.

In the blink of an eye, it had collided with the jade ruyi countless times, causing the spiritual light to shake incessantly and sparks to fall like rain.

And while the talisman artifacts were contending.

The two Qi soldiers also leaped up in unison, chanting formulas in their hands, emitting frost winds, thunderbolts, and other things.

Causing the hall to instantly rumble and roar, with flames and light surging...

The disciples were all unable to take it all in, unable to help but hold their breath and watch with focused attention.

Whether it was the casting of Daoist arts or the operation of the talisman artifacts.

Everything was just right, not adding a shred, nor reducing a hair.

The few methods they had were originally mediocre, but they had played out quite a few tricks with them.

This keen spiritual sense was truly something they could not hope to reach.

And when cultivators in the world are in Dharma combat.

Besides Dao practice, magic treasures, and supernatural powers, they cannot lack this keen spiritual sense.

Being able to see clearly the reality of the enemy and oneself in the ever-changing battle situation, making the correct choices, and not being constrained by old shackles—this is the only way to win in combat!

And as time passed bit by bit.

Amidst the flashing light and incessant loud sounds.

Facing Chen Heng's relentless, storm-like fighting style that did not relax for a moment.

Sima Quantong was also dealing with it with great difficulty; the trace of complacency in his heart had long since vanished, and he was only gritting his teeth to hold on, the veins on his forehead throbbing incessantly.

If there was the slightest relaxation or improper handling, revealing an opening.

No matter how small that opening was, he knew Chen Heng would certainly not miss it.

A moment of scattered posture.

Would be enough for this Qi soldier to die three or four times!

If anyone else were controlling the Qi soldier, they would likely have been unable to hold on under this intense killing momentum and would have been defeated early.

It was only because he, Sima Quantong, had rich experience that he could hold on until now, barely avoiding a look of defeat.

And under this sharp offensive.

Suddenly, Sima Quantong keenly noticed a trace of abnormality, feeling that Chen Heng's continuous, tide-like offensive had actually decreased slightly at this moment, showing signs of restraint.

But in the blink of an eye.

The offensive became wild and swift again, continuing to press Sima Quantong until he could barely breathe.

It was as if that trace of abnormality just now was merely Sima Quantong's illusion.

Not real at all...

"His stamina is insufficient; he is gradually becoming weak... That's right!"

If anyone else were here, nine times out of ten, they would definitely not have been able to notice that fleeting abnormality and would have instinctively skipped over it.

But Sima Quantong had rich combat experience; since he began cultivating the Dao, countless people had fed him moves, and his control over the opportunity of battle had reached a level that could be called seasoned.

Even if that abnormality was fleeting and small.

It could definitely not escape his eyes and ears!

"This person's original true Qi was 'Tai Shi Yuan Zhen', a top-tier foundation within the Nine Provinces and Four Seas, with a Qi sea like the Northern Underworld Ocean, which could be called inexhaustible... but the foundation of this Qi soldier is only mediocre; how could it withstand his fighting style?"

Sima Quantong only thought slightly before guessing Chen Heng's plan, which was nothing more than wanting to take him down in one go.

But now the fatigue of the Qi soldier was already apparent.

And the reason he was still maintaining his previous offensive was nothing more than wanting to deceive people, bluffing him for the time being, and secretly making other plans.

"If it were someone else, they might truly be deceived by you, but how could such a small trick deceive me, Sima Quantong! Since your strength is already exhausted, then next, it is my turn to strike!"

He sneered in his heart and activated the Dharma formula.

The Qi soldier opened its mouth and spat out a gust of whistling yin wind, instantly turning half the hall into a state of dimness, miserable and wretched.

And at the same time.

The jade ruyi also emitted a clear sound, fiercely shaking off the flying shuttle that had been entangled with it, shining brightly, with green clouds flowing!

This move was very magnificent, the wind tightened, instantly sweeping away Sima Quantong's previous decline.

Causing several disciples in the hall who were watching intently to exclaim in surprise.

And at the same time.

Sima Quantong's originally very tight defense, which was like a downpour that could not enter, also revealed a gap due to this action.

At this moment, Chen Heng smiled faintly; the flying shuttle that had been shaken off by the jade ruyi circled once, emitted a sharp screech, and suddenly transformed into a flying rainbow, stabbing swiftly toward that gap!

This timing, speed, and force were just right, catching the moment when Sima Quantong's Qi soldier had exhausted its old strength but had not yet generated new strength.

Not a shred faster, nor a shred slower!

A look of surprise was clearly visible on Sima Quantong's face; he hurriedly mobilized a strand of true Qi, spraying it out like a long snake, intending to block the flying shuttle for a moment.

As long as he could gain a few breaths of time to recover.

Whether it was turning the jade ruyi back and then casting a Daoist art for protection, it would not be difficult!

But that strand of true Qi was like paper, easily torn to shreds, not even blocking it for a moment.

Then the flying shuttle's momentum did not decrease.

It sliced off the Qi soldier's head!

A fine head.

Instantly flew into the sky, reaching a zhang high!

"You, you..."

Seeing this scene.

Sima Quantong's body trembled, his face turning red and then white.

At this time, how could he not know that Chen Heng's lack of strength just now was deliberately leaked for him to see, and he had actually fallen into the trap, truly falling for his scheme.

"You are not bad, being able to hold on under my hands for so long."

Chen Heng beckoned with his hand, and the flying shuttle turned into a stream of light and flew back to the Qi soldier's side. He smiled and said: "If you had just focused on defense, staying in that turtle shell you built, it would have truly taken some effort to take you down, but it's a pity..."

Sima Quantong remained expressionless upon hearing this.

After a long silence, he suddenly sneered and said to Chen Heng:

"Sure enough, there are no false scholars under a great reputation! In the four-courtyard competition thirty years later, I look forward to a true showdown with you; before that, I hope you can cherish your life and not die young!"

Chen Heng smiled faintly and did not answer.

The end of this battle.

From Sima Quantong's sudden outburst to the flying shuttle slicing off the Qi soldier's head, it was only a matter of a blink.

A slight distraction would cause one to miss this scene.

The disciples in the hall were dumbfounded and speechless at first; only after Sima Quantong returned to his seat expressionlessly did they seem to come to their senses, discussing and whispering.

"He truly has the style of his father; given time, he may not necessarily be another Chen Yushu."

At this time.

On the Cang Guang Xuan Terrace, True Person Ming You looked at Chen Heng, smiled kindly, and then spoke slowly:

"Elder Huo, here, this True Person would like to congratulate Yuchen in advance; another 'Victor in Dharma Combat' is about to emerge..."

Although True Person Ming You's voice was warm and calm, like a kind elder, it actually contained a scorching, evil thought, with an unconcealable killing intent pressing forward!

At this moment.

He truly felt a bit of killing intent and even thought about striking right here to nip the future or potential trouble in the bud!

As early as when Xie Yingyuan of Mount Shouyang struck with his incarnation, the grudge had already been thoroughly established.

And with Chen Heng's talent and roots, if he were to succeed in his Dao practice in the future, it would definitely be no small trouble for the noble families.

However, this thought turned a few times in True Person Ming You's heart, but was finally helplessly put aside.

To strike at a true inner disciple in front of a large crowd, and in the Lower Court of the Yuchen Sect.

Not to mention whether he could do it with Elder Huo blocking him.

And saying a thousand words and ten thousand words, even if he truly succeeded, it would definitely cause huge trouble.

Causing the Yuchen Sect to fly into a thunderous rage; the noble families would definitely not get any benefit and would have a large piece of flesh carved out.

And by that time.

Based on his understanding of how the noble families acted, he, Xie Mingyou, would definitely be pushed to the forefront as a scapegoat to pay for Chen Heng's life.

With his Great True Person cultivation, he could not protect himself at all.

On one side is a potential future trouble, on the other is his own life.

As for how to choose, it is truly a question that does not need much thought...

And after Elder Huo glanced at True Person Ming You, he cupped his hands casually toward the sky and said with deep meaning:

"How can the flow of dragons and snakes be determined by birth?

If I remember correctly, back then, after the Xuanji Tianzun achieved the Dao, he personally struck Emperor Di Poluo with a seal, damaging the indestructible Dharma body of that great demon saint, which blocked His intention to turn the entire territory of Xudu Tian into a nightmare demon kingdom.

This action can be called saving countless lives, with immeasurable merit; even the Crown Prince Changming of the Dao Court praised this action.

And as for the relationship between that Di Poluo and the Xuanji Tianzun..."

Speaking to this point.

Elder Huo smiled slightly, stroked his long beard, and stopped speaking.

The disciples in the hall were mostly confused and ignorant upon hearing this.

Only a few people showed a look of surprise, hurriedly lowered their heads, and hid their strangeness.

"Elder Huo is indeed well-read."

True Person Ming You's expression stiffened slightly.

"It's just that I like to read some ancient stories on weekdays; it's nothing strange, nothing strange!"

Elder Huo laughed heartily.

And after a verbal confrontation, True Person Ming You ordered another noble family member to enter the field.

This time, that person listened to Chen Heng's words, only strictly defending and being very careful and vigilant, but he was ultimately not Sima Quantong, and his ability was insufficient.

Even though he only defended and did not attack, before he could hold on for fifty rounds, the Qi soldier in his hand was already in pieces, collapsing into a mass of essence Qi and falling back into the Tao Guang Yan Shen Map.

"Fool!"

Seeing this scene.

Sima Quantong in his seat could not help but sneer.

True Person Ming You did not change his expression, pointed to Jiang Tongyuan, and then after this person walked to the center of the hall.

Chen Heng suddenly said:

"Two True Persons, this disciple has a request."

"Speak."

Elder Huo said.

"One quarter of an hour."

Chen Heng cupped his hands gently, looked toward the center of the hall, and added lightly:

"Everyone here, as long as they can hold on for a quarter of an hour under my hands, it can be counted as their victory, how about that?"

Hearing this, everyone was in an uproar.

And Jiang Tongyuan was even more angry, his hands clenched into fists, and blood Qi instantly floated onto his face.

"Have you thought it through? Is this not a joke?"

Elder Huo raised his eyebrows and said slowly.

"This disciple's mind is made up."

"Then it shall be as you wish." True Person Ming You said lightly, then looked at Jiang Tongyuan and shouted in a low voice:

"Jiang Tongyuan!"

"This disciple understands!"

Jiang Tongyuan bowed to receive the order, a trace of ferocity suddenly flashing in his eyes.

But no matter how fierce Jiang Tongyuan's killing intent was, after the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he was still defeated and could only cover his face and leave.

And the next one, Wei Yang.

Did not hold on for long either before retreating.

Xie Tang, Liu Jing, Ji Zhan, Yang Bomao, Ai Chong, Qiao Ti...

Seeing these people who were famous in the four Lower Courts being defeated one by one, and not even being able to walk for a quarter of an hour.

The hall was silent, falling into the same dead silence as when Sima Quantong defeated the sect disciples.

But this silence.

Was even heavier.

Pressing down on the hearts of everyone in the hall, making them feel uneasy.

To the point where they could barely breathe...

"I concede."

And after Xie Huizhai looked at his tattered Qi soldier, waved his hand helplessly, and returned to his seat.

Below, it was completely silent, with no further sound.

At this time.

Chen Heng swept his eyes across.

Where his gaze reached, not many noble family members could look him in the eye; most of them had awkward expressions, their gazes dodging.

He smiled softly, lowered his eyelids, lightly restrained the divine light in his eyes, and then bowed toward the two Cang Guang Xuan Terraces.

"Very good! Very good!"

Elder Huo laughed and walked down from his seat, helped Chen Heng up, and said boldly:

"Unexpectedly, after the Daoist child, our sect has gained another 'Victor in Dharma Combat'! True Person Ming You, it seems you are indeed far-sighted, and your prediction was not wrong!"

Hearing the term "Victor in Dharma Combat" again from Elder Huo's mouth, True Person Ming You's heart could not help but tremble, greatly shocked, and he could only force a smile:

"Where, where..."

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(End of chapter)