209: Enemies meet on a narrow road

Ten figures, like ten unsheathed sharp swords, their brilliance exposed:

1. Yao Delong (Luoxia Peak) — Dressed in white as pure as snow, standing with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, as if the surrounding clamor had nothing to do with him.

2. Xiao Chen (Spirit Plant Peak) — Dressed in luxurious brocade robes, handsome in appearance, with a seemingly gentle but actually arrogant smile at the corners of his mouth. When his gaze swept over Yao Delong, it carried undisguised coldness.

3. Lei Qianjun (Heavenly Thunder Peak) — Sturdy in build, with short hair like steel needles, faint traces of lightning jumping around his body, his aura violent.

4. Liu Ruyan (Pill Cloud Peak) — Wearing a pale purple long dress, with a graceful figure and stunning beauty, her temperament gentle yet carrying a trace of the fierce heat unique to Pill Fire.

5. Zhao Chen (Heavenly Sword Peak) — Carrying an ancient long sword on his back, his posture as straight as a pine, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's, his entire person like an unparalleled divine weapon with its edge hidden.

6. Shi Potian (Tuyao Peak) — Sturdy in build, his skin bronze-colored, his aura as heavy as a mountain, standing there giving people a sense of unshakeable solidity.

7. Mu Yuqing (Jinxin Peak) — Dressed in golden fighting attire, valiant and spirited, with a shimmering golden soft whip wrapped around her waist, her eyes lively and sharp.

8. Zhao Wuhen (Talisman Peak) — His complexion was slightly pale, but his eyes were exceptionally focused, his ten fingers long and slender, with faint runes flickering between them.

9. Wang Manyao (Spirit Water Peak) — Dressed in a pale blue long dress, her eyes as brilliant as the galaxy, flowing with intelligence and gentleness, though slightly reserved, with a cherry-pink long sword at her waist.

10. Yan Lie (Chiyan Peak) — With long crimson hair burning like fire, his eyes burning and wild, emitting a scorching aura from his whole body, as if he were a moving volcano.

"Quiet!"

The voice of Grand Elder Venerable Ziyang was like a great bell, instantly suppressing the clamor of the entire venue.

He swept his gaze over the ten people below and said loudly:

"The Top Ten group stage, officially begins!"

"The rules are as follows: The ten people will draw lots for duels in pairs, the winners will advance directly to the top five!"

"The five losers will enter the resurrection brawl."

A jade lot container circulating with the aura of Chaos appeared in the center of the battle platform. The ten people stepped forward one by one to draw.

When Yao Delong and Xiao Chen revealed the jade lots in their hands almost at the same time, the entire Tianyan Battle Platform instantly erupted into an even greater uproar!

"Hiss —!"

"They matched up in the first round?!"

"Yao Delong against Xiao Chen! The top of the ranking against the runner-up!"

"There's a good show to watch now! Xiao Chen wanted to surround and kill Senior Brother Yao in the Secret Realm, right?"

"Tsk tsk, this draw, I don't believe there isn't something fishy about it!"

Xiao Chen looked at the glaring "Three" on his lot, and then glanced at the equally conspicuous "Three" on Yao Delong's lot.

He was stunned at first, and then his face bloomed with undisguised ecstasy and mockery!

He took a step forward, his voice carrying thick superiority and provocation, clearly spreading throughout the venue:

"Hahaha! Junior Brother Yao, it seems your luck as the top of the ranking isn't very good, is it?"

"To run into this prince in the first round, it really is... a pity!"

He deliberately drew out his tone, his eyes sweeping over Yao Delong with contempt.

"Rest assured, for the sake of being fellow Disciples, Senior Brother will 'take good care' of you later, and will definitely let you lose... more decently!"

On the viewing platform behind him, those dog-legged Disciples who clung to him immediately clamored:

"Hahaha, Yao Delong is finished! Facing Your Highness Xiao Chen, I'm afraid his top ranking will become a joke!"

"Exactly! He just took advantage of the escape, when it comes to a real head-to-head arena, what is he?"

"Your Highness Xiao Chen, teach this ignorant country bumpkin a good lesson!"

"Let him know what real core strength is!"

"Bullshit!"

A roar exploded, it was Xiao Huohuo! He was so angry his face turned red, pointing at the group of bootlickers and cursing:

"A bunch of sycophants! Open your dog eyes and look at the leaderboard! Senior Brother Yao is the real top of the ranking!"

"Xiao Chen? He's just the second place who relied on having many people! If you have the ability, fight one-on-one!"

Luo Miaomiao's pretty face was also covered in frost, her cold voice carrying anger:

"Is the strength of Senior Brother Yao something that you people who only know how to wag your tails and beg for pity can comment on? On the arena, the truth will be revealed!"

Facing Xiao Chen's provocation and the noise on the viewing platform, Yao Delong just glanced at Xiao Chen indifferently.

That look was calm and waveless, yet it seemed to carry a kind of indifference, as if looking down on an ant.

The corners of his mouth hooked into an extremely faint, yet bone-chilling cold arc, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"Senior Brother Xiao, I hope that later... you can still walk down this arena on your own feet."

Boom!

Once these words were spoken, it was like pouring cold water into boiling oil, instantly igniting the entire venue!

"Hiss —!"

"So arrogant!"

"He dares to speak to Your Highness Xiao Chen like this?!"

"Walk down the arena on his own feet? Who does he think he is?!"

The smile on Xiao Chen's face instantly froze, then turned into iron-blue rage!

He stared fixedly at Yao Delong, the killing intent in his eyes almost erupting:

"Good! Very good! Yao Delong, this prince wants to see if your arrogant mouth can still be this hard later!"

On the high platform, the Dan Chenzi clapped and laughed:

"Hahaha! Well said! This is my junior nephew!"

Luo Baiya snorted coldly, cold light flashing in his eyes.

The drawing ended, the duel order was determined:

First match: Lei Qianjun (Heavenly Thunder Peak) vs Zhao Wuhen (Talisman Peak)

Second match: Liu Ruyan (Pill Cloud Peak) vs Yan Lie (Chiyan Peak)

Third match: Yao Delong (Luoxia Peak) vs Xiao Chen (Spirit Plant Peak)

...

"First match, Lei Qianjun, Zhao Wuhen, take the stage!" Venerable Ziyang announced.

Two figures instantly swept onto the huge Tianyan Battle Platform.

Zhao Wuhen knew the horror and speed of Lei Qianjun's lightning techniques, so he held nothing back as soon as he got on!

His hands danced rapidly like butterflies among flowers.

Flashy golden talismans shot out like a rainstorm, instantly sinking into the battle platform floor!

"God Slaying Golden Evil Formation, rise!"

Buzz —!

Blinding golden light shot into the sky!

Countless knives, spears, swords, halberds, axes, battle-axes, hooks, and forks formed by pure Geng Metal Evil Qi...

Densely packed, filling the entire battle platform space!

A grim and sharp killing aura permeated, cutting the air and making a sizzling sound, as if it wanted to grind everything in the Formation into powder!

The Formation was instantly formed, trapping Lei Qianjun in the core!

"The strongest killing Formation right from the start!"

"Zhao Wuhen's attainments in Formations are indeed profound!"

A burst of exclamations sounded from the viewing platform.

In the Formation, Lei Qianjun's sturdy figure was locked by countless golden evil weapons.

The violent Geng Metal Qi cut through his protective lightning light.

Yet there was no fear on his face, instead, he revealed a wild smile.

"Roar —!"

A heaven-shaking Dragon roar resounded through the clouds! Blinding purple lightning erupted from Lei Qianjun's body.

His entire person instantly transformed into a ferocious lightning Dragon over ten zhang long!

The Dragon body was composed of pure thunder, with scales and claws flying, electricity shooting everywhere, emitting a destructive aura!

Lightning Dragon Transformation!

The lightning Dragon roared, its huge Dragon body moving, twisting with extreme flexibility among the dense golden evil weapons!

Those weapons, which were enough to pierce the defense of the Late Golden Core Stage, struck the body of the lightning Dragon,

Bursting with blinding sparks and energy ripples, yet it was difficult to truly break through that layer of lightning Dragon scales condensed to the extreme!