The atmosphere slightly stiffened around the Ancestral Spirit Mountain, where battles continued endlessly.
Many gazes hovered between Chi Bei and Ai Zhi. However, the Evil Beast Clan troops wore sinister and mocking expressions, while people from Wanshou Heaven looked a little worried.
Although Chi Bei and Ai Zhi had both defeated their respective opponents, they werenât considered to be the same level.
This was because Chi Bei defeated Jiang Ba, who was ranked in the top three pseudo Law Domain stage of Wanshou Heaven, while Ai Zhi only defeated Fan Feng, who was considered low-ranking in the Evil Beast Clan.
Although Ai Zhi could defeat Fan Feng, his chance of winning Chi Bei wasnât particularly high.
Therefore, it wouldnât bode well for Ai Zhi to charge towards Chi Bei.
But if he didn't, it would have a significant impact on the Wanshou Heavenâs morale.
Ai Zhi was undoubtedly in a dilemma.
Under many gazes, Ai Zhiâs face grew overcast and troubled. He was enjoying his victory over a pseudo Law Domain a moment ago but his emotions were trampled on the next.
Is Jiang Ba that useless?! There was a surge of anger in his heart. If Jiang Ba could obstruct him a little longer he could have dominated the battle!
The anger surging in Ai Zhiâs heart made him want to accept Chi Beiâs challenge, but his rationality prevented him from stepping forward.
This was because the fierce oppressive aura exuding from Chi Bei was far stronger than Fan Fengâs. It was obvious that Chi Bei was a top figure in the Evil Beast Clan and Ai Zhi was likely no match for him.
Unless he could break through to the Law Domain stage. But that wasnât realistic.
Thoughts streamed through his mind. He didnât respond to Chi Beiâs provocation and remained silent.
The glimmer in many Wanshou Heaven expertsâ eyes dimmed but they also understood what Ai Zhi did was sensible.
While studying at Ai Zhi, Chi Bei let out a hoa.r.s.e chuckle. He lightly stamped his foot on the battle platform and said indifferently, âOur strength was increased because the formation of the boundary triggered fiendish qi from the Ancestral Spirit Mountain.
"But that's only the first stage. The battle platform I am on is the boundaryâs center. If no one comes on to suppress me, the strengthening effect will only grow stronger, and once the center here is connected⊠at that time you might die even more tragically.â
He gave Ai Zhi a chilling smile. âSo will you take the chance to be a hero?â
Many Wanshou Heaven expertsâ turned ashen and even Ai Tuanzi, who was battling Chi Yuan, felt her heart sinking because she knew what Chi Bei said was true.
She might be equally matched against Chi Yuan now, but if Chi Yuanâs strength increased once again, she might even fall into a disadvantageous position.
But all the pseudo Law Domain experts in Wanshou Heaven had already gone onto the battlefield, and even Jiang Ba was defeated. Only she, Tuntun and Zhuang Xiaoming from the Ancient Whale Clan were stronger than Jiang Ba, but no one could free themselves from their respective battles to deal with Chi Bei.
Wanshou Heaven had unknowingly fallen into a disadvantageous position.
"Zhou Yuan, is what he said true?" Ai Qingâs beautiful face had become very pale.
Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment and nodded. Blood-red vortexes were constantly forming across the mountains. Although the black-robed man hadnât appeared again, the battle platform that Chi Bei was on was indeed considered a relatively central location.
Once it became connected, even more fiendish qi would be drawn up from the Ancestral Spirit Mountain.
Ai Qingâs heart sank.
âIs Ai Zhi no match for Chi Bei?â she asked with the last trace of hope in her heart.
Zhou Yuan said indifferently, âHis limit is defeating Fan Feng. Chi Bei is stronger than Fan Feng so he has no chance of winning. Itâs a sensible decision to not fight now.â
But then, the chain reaction would be even greater.
Ai Qing opened her mouth slightly and her gaze suddenly s.h.i.+fted to Zhou Yuan. âWhat about you?!â
The miracle that Zhou Yuan created in Guyuan Heaven was deeply imprinted in her. The situation was likely more difficult then but Zhou Yuan still led the troops of all-heavens to victory.
Zhou Yuanâs eyelids drooped as he said calmly, âI wonât do anything.â
âYou wonât or you canât?â There was a glimmer in Ai Qingâs beautiful eyes. She keenly grasped the loophole in Zhou Yuan's words.
Zhou Yuan smiled. âYou think too highly of me.â
He didnât say anything else and continued to look indifferently at the Ancestral Spirit Mountain.
Chi Bei seemed a little disappointed that there was no response from Wanshou Heaven. âWhat? No one dares to accept my challenge?â
His ruthless gaze swept over Ai Zhi, Jiang Hongying, Jin Lan and many other top grade-7 experts.
âYou think weâre afraid of you?!â
With an enraged roar, Jiang Hongying sped across the air, erupting with terrifying Genesis Qi. The crimson-red spear in her hand brought up a tremendous torrent and wrapped in flames of fury, it blasted towards Chi Bei.
Chi Bei grinned at Jiang Hongying and then nodded in admiration. Then, he thrust out his palm.
Boom!
The s.p.a.ce around crumbled and a huge skeletal palm ripped through s.p.a.ce and collided with Jiang Hongyingâs Genesis Qi torrent.
Bang!
Jiang Hongying's attack was instantly destroyed and a gust of strong wind lashed her body. Blasting back, she vomited up blood and before smas.h.i.+ng into the battle platform.
Jiang Hongying was utterly defeated in one move.
Chi Bei smiled. âThe men of Wanshou Heaven canât be compared to a woman.â
Many Wanshou Heaven expertâs eyes were reddened with fury.
âIâm going to kill you!â an earth-shaking roar resounded.
Meng Chong from the Divine Tiger Clan swung his giant axe with a fierce look.
A beam of icy light slashed down from above, along with a boundless ferocious aura.
With a smile on his thin and withered face, Chi Bei slammed out his fist. Sparks sputtered everywhere and s.p.a.ce distorted, but the most shocking thing was that the giant axe exploded to pieces.
Meng Chongâs tough body was propelled like a cannonball, his bones collapsed and blood sprayed everywhere.
Chi Bei had wounded two top grade-7 experts from Wanshou Heaven in just a short period.
The tremendous gap between the two sides was clearly demonstrated.
Moreover, after Jiang Hongying's and Meng Chongâs utter defeat, someone noticed the fiendish qi emitting from Chi Beiâs battle platform growing stronger and even the fiendish qi around the entire Ancestral Spirit Mountain was pulsing.
"No, he is deliberately luring people over. It seems that fiendish qi is drawn up every time he wins,â someone exclaimed.
Feeling the fiendish qi growing more intense, Chi Bei smiled. "It seems that youâre not as stupid as I thought. If you lose another match, the fiendish qi will be completely activated...
"Of course, even if no one comes up, youâre only postponing it a little. It doesn't really matter.â
Many Wanshou Heaven experts turned ashen. Chi Bei had tricked them. He deliberately provoked Jiang Hongying and the others so he could use their defeat to gather even more fiendish qi around the battle platform.
The Evil Beast Clanâs scheme would succeed if they lose another match on that battle platform!
But even if no one goes up, it would only delay it a little longerâŠ
Chi Bei had forced Wanshou Heaven into a troubled situation.
Chi Bei gently licked the blood on his palm and smiled half-heartedly at Ai Zhi. "This is the last match. Do you not plan to stop me?â
Ai Zhi's countenance changed. After a while, he said through gritted teeth, âThe same trick wonât work the second time. I won't go up as you wis.h.!.+â
He couldn't go up because that was what the enemy wanted and it would cause the overall situation to collapse!
Ai Zhi, who was very prideful, was unwilling to admit that the opponent had imprinted a trace of fear in his heartâs depths.
Many people from Wanshou Heaven watched silently because, although they knew Ai Zhiâs decision wasnât wrong, they couldnât help feeling disappointed.
After all, everyone wanted to see a hero appear. It was just that there were more mortals in the world.
They stared at Chi Beiâs skeleton-like figure, who resembled a demon king standing on the battlefield and crushed all their hopes.
Chi Bei chuckled, âYou are just trash of the lower five heavens yet you dare compete with the Sacred Race? You are too stupid! Itâs better if you die sooner.â
The many experts from Wanshou Heaven almost spewed flames out their eyes.
However, Zhou Yuan, who was sitting cross-legged on a mountain beyond the Ancestral Spirit Mountain, scrunched his brows slightly.
"You b.a.s.t.a.r.d, you were laughing at Wanshou Heaven, why do you have to bring in other heavens?â