491: Winning the Championship

As Luo Chen revealed his sharp edge, the audience below the stage was greatly shocked.

"Battle Qi intensity comparable to a Two-Star Saint! Senior Brother Luo Chen has actually reached this level!"

"It seems that in previous battles, even when facing Lin Aotian, Senior Brother Luo Chen didn't go all out. His combat power has long surpassed the Venerable Realm, reaching the level of a Saint!"

"Looking at the prodigies of the Nine Provinces, no one is likely to be more formidable than Senior Brother Luo Chen. The title of the head of the nine prodigies of the central continent really isn't for nothing!"

"Senior Brother Luo Chen is mighty! Champion! Champion!"

The competition had only just begun, yet some were already celebrating for Luo Chen.

But Luo Chen was not in such high spirits.

Because he had already regarded Lu Xingchen as his lifelong rival.

Luo Chen was in no hurry to attack, only saying in a deep voice, "Lu Dazhuang, I've already shown my trump card. Next, let me see yours!"

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily and said in a deep voice, "To erupt with combat power comparable to a Two-Star Martial Saint with the body of a Half-Saint, Luo Chen, you indeed haven't failed your reputation."

"However, I must win the championship of this Martial Arts Convention. Even if I have to expose my identity, I won't hesitate!"

Hearing this, Luo Chen was slightly stunned.

"Expose your identity? What do you mean by that?"

The reason Lu Xingchen had hidden his identity before was for fear that his strength was insufficient and he would perish prematurely before becoming a Saint.

And now, not only did Luo Chen possess strength comparable to a Two-Star Martial Saint, but he also possessed power enough to shake a Saint.

As such, it was time for his identity to be revealed!

"Word Spirit, Sword Control!"

Lu Xingchen let out a low shout, and over a thousand Earth Rank quality spirit swords flew out from his Storage Ring, forming a sword formation in the air.

That's right, this was his trump card, the Scarlet Firmament Sword Formation!

Back then, Wu Tao had said that if the Scarlet Firmament Sword Formation was completed, it would be enough to contend with a Saint.

Now that he had already achieved a Breakthrough to the Early Heaven Realm, it was time to test the power of the Scarlet Firmament Sword Formation.

He just didn't know if, with his Soul Power, he could contend with the current Luo Chen.

Because the stronger the Soul Power, the stronger the control over the sword formation, the more spiritual power one can control, and the greater the power of the sword formation will be.

As the over a thousand spirit swords formed the formation, Luo Chen had already guessed Lu Xingchen's identity.

"Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin!"

"You are... the Human Race War God!"

The scene of Lu Xingchen controlling tens of thousands of spirit swords at the Demon-Rejecting Pass to complete the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin had been witnessed by many soldiers of the Demon-Rejecting Pass.

Later, this story even became the subject of storybooks and plays.

Regarding "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin," every Martial Artist in the Nine Provinces knew of it.

And now, although Lu Xingchen only controlled over a thousand spirit swords, his Aura and style made it obvious at a glance that he was the Human Race War God.

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and smiled. "Luo Chen, you are indeed a smart person to react so quickly. Previously, I hid my identity to go out and gain experience just to avoid perishing prematurely. Since I now possess the power of a Saint, it's time to reveal it!"

Seeing this, the audience below the arena stage also understood instantly.

The scene became incredibly lively for a moment.

"My goodness, Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin! So this Lu Dazhuang is War God His Excellency!"

"No wonder! I was saying, how could a small Lingyun Sect Cultivate such a powerful peerless Prodigy. If he is the War God, then everything makes sense!"

"But isn't War God His Excellency in secluded Cultivate at the Righteous Path Alliance headquarters? Why would he appear in the Lingyun Sect?"

"I don't know what he's thinking, but the person appearing here right now is indeed War God His Excellency!"

"This is getting interesting. One is the head of the nine prodigies of the central continent, and the other is the Human Race War God. What kind of sparks will fly between them?"

Luo Chen nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "It's understandable. If I were you, I would also hide my identity or stay behind closed doors. Since you've already exposed yourself, could you show your true appearance for me to see?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Why not?"

After saying that, he reached out his right hand and wiped it across his face, and his true face appeared before Luo Chen.

Luo Chen took a deep breath and said solemnly, "I have seen your portrait; you are indeed the War God without a doubt. Lu Xingchen, as the War God, your status in the Nine Provinces is indeed higher than mine. But I also have my own pride. In this battle, I will not hold back at all. I will definitely go all out to defeat you!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and smiled. "As it should be. I don't need you to hold back either. Bring it on!"

"Good!"

"Luoshen Slash!"

Luo Chen held the Luo God Sword, wiped the blade with his palm, and a massive white Battle Qi Sword Blade quickly condensed in the air.

Lu Xingchen also brought out the chixiao sword, using it as the eye of the formation while simultaneously controlling over a thousand Earth Rank spirit swords. A fiery red Battle Qi Sword Blade appeared above the sword formation.

Fiery red Fused Spirit Fire was attached to the Blade Edge.

Ten seconds later, both sides completed their power accumulation, and the two Blade Edges slashed down toward each other.

The two Blade Edges collided, erupting with a massive Battle Qi fluctuation.

The Dou Qi Shield set up by Zhong Ruiyi was stirred into ripples.

Her eyebrows shot up immediately.

The Battle Qi storm at the center of their collision was already enough to rival a Three-Star Martial Venerable.

These two little fellows are truly terrifyingly powerful!

The two Battle Qi Sword Blades stalled in the air for a moment before exploding. The massive shockwave sent both of them flying backward.

Lu Xingchen spat out a mouthful of blood in mid-air and kept flying backward. He hurriedly performed the "Divine Movement of a Hundred Changes" to control his body, barely landing on the edge of the arena stage.

On the other side, Luo Chen flew out of the arena stage and slammed hard onto the ground, leaving a trail of blood on the floor before crashing into Zhong Ruiyi's Battle Qi barrier.

The winner has been decided!

Because Lu Xingchen's attack was stronger than Luo Chen's, the spiritual power storm from the collision of the two Battle Qi Sword Blades was more biased toward Luo Chen's side, causing him to fall off the arena stage.

Zhong Ruiyi circulated her Battle Qi, lifting Luo Chen from a distance. She helped him up and said softly, "Young friend Luo Chen, are you alright?"

Luo Chen shook his head slightly, coughed up another mouthful of blood, and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your concern, Hall Master! My Foundation hasn't been damaged; I just need a few days of rest to recover."

"That's good then!"

In truth, Zhong Ruiyi's Soul Power had already reached the Late Heaven Realm, making her very sensitive to the perception of their strength.

As early as when the two Battle Qi Sword Blades collided, she had already guessed that Lu Xingchen was the winner and that Luo Chen would not be in mortal danger.

So she did not intervene in this duel.

The purpose of that nonsensical question just now was to make the act of her helping Luo Chen up seem natural.

After all, letting Luo Chen lie on the ground while listening to her announce the result would be a bit embarrassing.

Then, Zhong Ruiyi flew up to the high platform and shouted loudly, "I announce that the champion of this Martial Arts Convention is the Human Race War God, Lu Xingchen!"