88: The Battle Begins

Good gracious, he got a bye?

And they say there’s no shady business going on?! How could a Son of Destiny like me not get a bye in the draw?

Xiang Tiange…

Wait, is there a Son of Destiny Foe in his destiny?

So after all that, this is my Foe? No, that’s not right, I didn’t sense any hostility from him.

Just as Lin Ye looked at Xiang Tiange with confusion, the latter’s gaze was fixed on the high platform.

Following his gaze, Lin Ye saw Chu Hao.

That other Son of Destiny was currently looking here with eyes full of Battle Intent.

One Absolute King Body, one Overlord Body. So after all this, you two are Foes, and I got dragged into it, huh?

Never mind.

It’s just one extra fight.

“Junior Brother!”

Just then, Jiang Yunmei walked over, and though a smile graced her pretty Face, her tone sounded as if she was gritting her teeth.

“Thank you so much for that last time; I was going crazy being confined these past few days!”

“When we fight later, if I meet you, hehe… Senior Sister will definitely take good care of you, you… huh?! You come back here!!!”

Jiang Yunmei had intended to say something harsh, but she found that before she could finish, Lin Ye had already turned and left, not giving her any Face at all.

In such a public setting, Jiang Yunmei naturally couldn't do anything too outrageous. She could only walk to the side, crestfallen, but her gaze remained fixed on Lin Ye.

“The first battle begins now.”

“Gong Xiang versus Ji Yifeng!”

As the Elder spoke, the first match of the Holy Son Grand Competition officially began.

“Hahahahaha! Is it finally my turn?!”

Accompanied by hearty laughter, Gong Xiang stood in the very center of the arena.

Now, everyone else had left the arena, except for Gong Xiang and Ji Yifeng.

Unlike Gong Xiang’s burly physique, Ji Yifeng was somewhat thin, and a hint of ruthlessness seemed to gleam in his eyes.

They were Disciples of Supreme Bliss Holy Land from beginning to end, and now that the name had changed to Righteous Qi Sect, their personalities had not.

Even though they were fellow Disciples, the Elder had just said there was no need to hold back, so everyone had no reservations.

“Ji Yifeng, what kind of look is that? Do you think you can defeat me?”

Gong Xiang clearly noticed the other party’s gaze and spoke with disdain.

Ji Yifeng, however, said nothing in response to Gong Xiang’s taunt. He simply stood there, his spiritual Qi continuously accumulating.

He would not make a sound until he surprised everyone; he had waited too long for this day.

Who wouldn't want the position of Saint?

The Elder stood between the two, first checking their states, then clapped his hands together.

Bang!!!

Accompanied by a flash of brilliant light, the word “Begin” resounded throughout the entire sky.

Boom!

Ji Yifeng and Gong Xiang attacked simultaneously.

Their fists collided, creating a tremendous roar. Ripples appeared in the air, and the terrifying Qi wave caused the surrounding array patterns to fluctuate.

“Hmm?”

Gong Xiang looked at Ji Yifeng in surprise. He had never expected the other party’s physique to be so powerful.

The two had little interaction, so they weren't very familiar with each other.

Gong Xiang only had eyes for Xiang Tiange, who was ranked first, while Ji Yifeng had no interest in petty squabbles.

Feeling each other’s strength, both simultaneously retreated backward.

The probing was over; now it was time for the real battle.

Gong Xiang’s physical body was extremely formidable, like a human savage beast, he charged forward, arriving before Ji Yifeng. He clenched his right hand into a fist, and with a sonic boom, struck out fiercely.

His left hand, meanwhile, formed a Dragon claw, aiming directly for Ji Yifeng’s chest.

Streaks of Blood Qi rose from his body, and glowing runes covered his arms.

Seeing this, Ji Yifeng had no intention of clashing head-on.

He merely opened his palm.

A small stone sword appeared within it. The sword looked exceptionally exquisite, but with a wave of Ji Yifeng’s hand,

Om…

The stone sword instantly grew larger, standing in the Void Realm. Immediately after, light flashed from Ji Yifeng’s body, and he suddenly retreated backward.

The giant sword in the air also descended.

The thousand-meter giant sword sliced through the sky, descending with the force of thunder, and sparks ignited from the friction in the air.

“Good timing!!!”

Facing that Heaven and Earth Sword, Gong Xiang advanced instead of retreating, all the muscles on his body bulging.

The sound of his bones cracking was like a group of people continuously beating drums, making the hearts of everyone present pound in rhythm.

His appearance changed, and streaks of blood-colored patterns appeared all over his body.

As the blood-colored patterns emerged, hair seemed to grow on his body, truly making him resemble a savage beast.

“Is this person a Savage Beast Bloodline?!”

A Cultivator recognized Gong Xiang’s abnormality.

“That’s right, I just don’t know what kind of savage beast it is, but his Blood Qi is incredibly powerful!”

“Is that stone sword also an ancient Legacy?”

“Just the first two Disciples are already top-tier Prodigies, and The Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss has eleven such people?!”

“As expected of a Holy Land, it is indeed terrifying!”

“I wonder how the other Holy Lands are doing?”

“…”

While everyone discussed, Gong Xiang’s body gradually expanded, quickly transforming into a giant beast tens of meters tall.

He turned his hands into sharp claws and, facing the stone sword in the sky, brought his claws together.

Boom!!!

Cracks instantly appeared beneath Gong Xiang’s feet. It was a reinforced arena, yet this situation still occurred, showing how terrifying the force was.

“Roar!”

Gong Xiang let out a beastly roar.

His claws struck sparks off the giant sword.

Ji Yifeng stood in the distance, forming hand seals, controlling the stone sword with all his spiritual Qi.

Otherwise, Gong Xiang would have probably sent the stone sword flying long ago.

The two entered a war of attrition. Gong Xiang was expending his Blood Qi, while Ji Yifeng continuously burned his spiritual Qi.

Sweat poured down both their foreheads; neither wanted to back down.

“Damn it! Suppress him!”

Ji Yifeng’s hands trembled, and the spiritual Qi on his body surged even more fiercely.

He had used all his strength, but Gong Xiang, who was on the defensive, still had strength to spare? Their gap couldn’t be that wide!

On the arena, the battle raged fiercely.

Below, Lin Ye stood at the base of the arena, looking up at the high platform, which was where the Buddhist sect was located.

The One Page Scripture within him seemed to be stirring slightly.

The bronze coffin also emitted a chilling aura.

He didn’t know the reason for this, but he felt a sense of danger from the Buddhist sect.

Did the Buddhist sect want to make a move on him?

If it were anyone else, they might think it was just an illusion, but Lin Ye wouldn't. Whether it was the destiny of a Son of Destiny or the destiny of a Son of Destiny Foe, his intuition was exceptionally accurate.