"Ka ka ka ka!"
The two arenas started to merge without any warning. Before everyone's eyes, they formed a vast arena that slowly rose up, looking like a huge dragon rising up, giving off an extraordinary aura.
"What's going on? Why did the arenas suddenly merge? The semifinals have not started yet!"
"This is strange. The experts of the City Lord's Residence did not attack the person in the spatial tear."
"Who exactly is it? Why is his entrance so tyrannical?!"
The sudden change completely disrupted the rhythm. Such a phenomenon had never happened in the Outstanding Talent Summits that had been passed down for hundreds of years.
At the same time, everyone started guessing who the person who opened the spatial tear was.
Ba Yan frowned slightly. He thought of a possibility but could not be sure. The four people in the arena were also at a loss. They did not know what was going on.
When the spatial tear completely opened, the figure inside finally appeared. A white figure drifted out of the spatial tear, appearing somewhat suspicious.
"The White Robed Bladesman!"
The moment Xiao Chen appeared, everyone immediately recognized him, causing countless cries of surprise.
"It really is the White Robed Bladesman. Unexpectedly, he appeared in such a manner."
"However, he has already been deemed to have forfeited. Even if he found an expert and barged in, it would be useless! "
No matter what, Xiao Chen's arrival caused a huge commotion. This was especially so for the cultivators who came specially for him. They were all very excited, exchanging words nonstop.
The four people in the arenas all showed different expressions. Some were shocked, some were pleasantly surprised, some were unperturbed, and some were disdainful.
The one who felt shocked was the Human-Demon Sea's Mo Ran. Naturally, the one who felt pleasantly surprised was Sima Lingxuan. Huang Yun was as arrogant as ever, not caring about Xiao Chen at all.
Leng Xin's expression was like a block of ice that would not melt for ten thousand years. There was no change in his expression at all.
"The one who came is the Blue Dragon King Xiao Chen!"
In the direction of the platform, an old man with blazing eyes shouted at Xiao Chen, who was on the platform.
Xiao Chen, who had been tossed over from the Flame Rock castle, was still somewhat dizzy and could not react immediately. Hence, the old man had to ask again.
"The one who came is the Blue Dragon King Xiao Chen. Hand over your Outstanding Talent Token and verify your identity!"
Xiao Chen had already guessed where he was based on the scene and the four people in the arenas. When he heard the question again, he nodded and admitted his identity, then handed over the Outstanding Talent Token.
"Very good. Your identity is verified. Hand over the Forceful Kill Token that the Flame Rock Sovereign gave you!"
"Forceful Kill token? Is it this?"
Xiao Chen took out a medallion that the hemp-robed old man had tossed to him. He had not looked at it carefully. Now that he looked at it, there was indeed the word "Kill" written on the front and "Order" carved on the back.
When the tens of thousands of spectators at the scene heard the three words "Forceful Kill Order", their expressions changed at the same time, and they sucked in a deep breath.
"It really is the Forceful Kill Order. Grandpa actually gave him this chance." Ba Yan's expression turned grave. He said in some disbelief, "If Xiao Chen fails, this old man will lose all your face."
In the end, the City Lord's Residence, the organizer of the Outstanding Talent Summit Meeting, was controlled by the thirteen Great Bandits. The thirteen Great Bandits provided all the prizes.
Hence, every Great Bandit had some special privileges. The Forceful Kill Token was one of them.
As the name suggested, the Forceful Kill Token allowed one to forcefully enter the Outstanding Talent Convention. It was given to the outstanding talents who could not make it in time for some reason or missed the deadline.
Originally, according to the rules, once one gave up, one would not be able to participate.
However, it was different with the Forceful Kill Token. One could enter midway. However, there was a price for using the Forceful Kill Token.
After using the Forceful Kill Token, one could only fight for the first rank. If one did not obtain the first rank, it would be considered a failure.
Furthermore, one had to take turns challenging others. One had to defeat as many people as there were in the arena. After one defeated everyone, one could turn the tables and snatch the first rank.
Not only would one obtain the glory of the first rank, but one would also obtain the rewards for the number of people one defeated.
For example, there were currently four people in the arena. If Xiao Chen defeated all of them, he would obtain all the rewards for the top four.
However, if he lost to any one of them, the rewards for the other four would be doubled. The Great Bandit who gave Xiao Chen the Forceful Kill Token would pay for it.
To a Great Bandit, the rewards were not something that would hurt them. However, they would lose all their face.
In history, no one had ever used the Forceful Kill Token and succeeded in breaking through. Everyone ended up in failure.
Even now, no one had seen the Forceful Kill Token for several hundred years already.
After Xiao Chen handed over the Forceful Charge Medallion, he learned about its use from the discussions of the spectator stands.
There were also some rules. For example, when there were fewer than four people, one would have to face the combined attacks of the others after using the Forceful Kill Token.
If the final champion was already decided, one could not use the Forceful Kill Token.
Xiao Chen appeared at the right time. There were still four people in the arena. However, the restrictions still existed. The other side was still taking turns challenging others, so there was no time to rest.
Xiao Chen looked around at the four people in the arena. First, he looked at Huang Yun, the young outstanding talent with a scarlet saber on his back. He radiated pride from his entire body. After sizing up Xiao Chen, he no longer paid him any attention.
Then, he looked at Leng Xin, the cold swordsman of the Ice Sea. From the start to the end, Xiao Chen could not make out his true expression.
The Human-Demon Sea's Mo Ran took the initiative. When he saw Xiao Chen's gaze, his lips curled up in a smile filled with murderous intent.
Finally, Xiao Chen's gaze landed on the grave and stern Sima Lingxuan. Xiao Chen felt very complicated about him.
The hatred from back then had already faded away. The higher one stood, the further one could see. Both Xiao Chen's breadth of vision and breadth of mind had undergone a great change.
Now, all Xiao Chen pursued was the Great Dao.
When Sima Lingxuan looked at Xiao Chen, aside from hatred, there was also a fierce fighting spirit. It was like a flame was burning in his eyes.
However, when Sima Lingxuan saw Xiao Chen's indifferent expression, he felt like this fire was burning in a calm lake, unable to truly burn.
"The Forceful Charge Token is correct. Blue Dragon King Xiao Chen, are you sure you want to use the Forceful Charge Token?"
The old man in the City Lord's Residence asked from the platform after he checked the Forceful Charge Token.
Xiao Chen raised his head and looked in the direction of the platform. Without hesitation, he replied calmly, "I'm sure."
It was as Yue Bingyun said, it was rare for one to get drunk. However, after getting drunk, one would eventually have to wake up and face the situation.
The words "I'm sure" immediately set the crowd abuzz. Everyone liked the unexpected to happen. It was just like how people hoped for a dark horse to appear in a big competition. Now that Xiao Chen appeared with the Forceful Charge Token, it was an exciting surprise.
"Very well, you can choose your opponent freely. Let's begin!"
Huang Yun and the other three did not shrink back at all. As they looked at Xiao Chen, their fighting spirits surged. They did not fear that he would choose them as his first opponent.
The others were also guessing who Xiao Chen would choose as his first opponent.
"It should be the Human-Demon Sea's Mo Ran. Of the four, he should be the weakest."
"It is hard to say. Mo Ran's defense is the strongest. If Xiao Chen chooses him, he will exhaust a large amount of Law Energy in the first match. It is not worth it."
"Then, it should be Sima Lingxuan or Leng Xin. Coincidentally, these two are swordsmen. A bladesman would have an advantage against a swordsman."
Everyone had their own opinions. However, no one thought that Xiao Chen would choose Huang Yun. After all, Huang Yun's strength was clear for all to see.
"I choose him."
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Chen chose Huang Yun, locking his gaze on this person.
According to the rules, the other three left the arena.
Everyone was a little surprised by this result. Wasn't it a little too risky to choose the strongest Huang Yun for the first battle?
Or perhaps this white-robed bladesman was extremely confident in his own strength and did not care who he chose or not.
Everyone saw that when it came to choosing carefully, Xiao Chen did not even think before choosing Huang Yun.
If that was the case, then Xiao Chen was too arrogant.
"You are courageous. Soon, you will regret your choice!"
Huang Yun was clearly enraged that Xiao Chen chose him in the first round. He suppressed his anger and said ruthlessly, "That's right.
The white-robed Xiao Chen appeared calm and collected. His expression did not change at all. He said indifferently, "I am Xiao Chen. Please give me some pointers."
"In that case, please remember my name, Huang Yun. I am the bladesman who will make your reputation fall in Dark City!"
"Fight!"
Huang Yun shouted ferociously and made the first move. His figure flashed, and he drew the scarlet saber on his back. When the saber light appeared, blood immediately dyed the sky red.
The scene was extremely horrifying. A berserk killing Qi surged out from Huang Yun's body. Together with the saber light that dyed the sky red, this saber strike was incredibly strong.
"The first move he used was a Profound Martial Technique. This Huang Yun is trying to end this quickly."
"Blood Dyeing the World. This was the Blood Shark Sovereign's trump card before he became a Sovereign Personage. This Huang Yun already has some of the Blood Shark Sovereign's demeanor."
"The white-robed bladesman is in trouble. He should not have chosen Huang Yun. He probably will not be able to last even one match."
The terrifying aura caused everyone to be shocked. Only now did they realize that Huang Yun had been holding back all this time.
Even Ba Yan, who lost to Huang Yun in one move earlier, was flabbergasted. He clearly knew that the other party did not rely on the Chaotic Ling Treasure Armor to defeat him.
Xiao Chen pushed off the ground and executed Thunder Dragon Steps. Then, he quickly retreated. His body moved like a dragon, flickering with electric light.
One step … two steps … three steps … four steps … five steps …
Soon, Xiao Chen was forced into a corner. The scarlet clouds in the sky seemed to occupy the entire sky above the arena.
Huang Yun's horrifying saber light was like a ferocious, man-eating beast. It opened its maw wide, wanting to swallow up Xiao Chen.
Retreat again!
Xiao Chen, who had already taken eleven steps back, retreated to the edge of the arena. If he took another step back, his body would be in the air. If he fell to the ground, he would be out of the arena, automatically admitting defeat.
Such a thrilling scene made everyone's heart beat faster.
No one expected Huang Yun's true strength to be so ferocious. The moment he executed his killing move, he forced the white-robed bladesman to take twelve steps back and fly out of the arena.
"Hahahaha! You are only so-so. Scram!"
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