496: Chosen Nineteen

Luo Chen, standing to the side, watched with great interest.

On the Tianyuan Continent, strength is respected above all.

As an Eight-Star Martial Saint, Alliance Master Ning was a top expert of the Human Race's Nine Provinces; Lu Xingchen's title of War God didn't carry much weight before him.

Fight!

They must fight!

It would be best if Lu Xingchen were killed on the spot.

Just as Mu Chun unfolded his Law Domain, Lu Xingchen took out a Spirit Tablet, the very one Mu Chun had given him at the Demon-Rejecting Pass.

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "You said back then that if I encountered any difficulties, I only had to crush the Spirit Tablet and you would come to help. Now, I want to redeem that promise. I don't ask Senior Mu Chun to take action for me; I only ask that you do not participate in today's battle!"

Hearing this, Mu Chun's expression froze.

"Lu Xingchen, are you really going to waste a chance for a Martial Saint Expert to take action just to help an evil heterodox?"

Lu Xingchen said solemnly, "To me, Brother Dongfang is not an evil heterodox!"

Mu Chun gave a light sigh and extended his right hand; the tablet returned to his palm.

"A gentleman's word is his bond!"

After saying that, he retreated.

Only then did Lu Xingchen breathe a sigh of relief.

The biggest trouble had finally been resolved.

But now there was still that eyesore, Luo Chen!

He certainly wouldn't let him off easily.

Sure enough, as soon as Mu Chun retreated, Luo Chen stepped forward.

"Lu Xingchen, I have no friendship with you! You are assisting a villain; even if I kill you today, Alliance Master Ning will have nothing to say!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "It seems you're still not convinced after our previous battle! In that case, let's do it again!"

"Fine!"

Luo Chen activated his Battle Qi, revealing his strength as a One-Star Martial Saint, and unfolded his Law Domain.

His Domain was named the "Golden Spear Domain"; it could reduce the opponent's defense by thirty percent, ignoring Rank limitations.

Seeing Lu Xingchen's calm expression, Luo Chen was instead somewhat confused.

"I have formally made a Breakthrough to the Saint Realm. Are you not afraid?"

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly.

"If you hadn't broken through, you wouldn't be worthy of the title of head of the nine prodigies of the central continent. You're not the only one who has become a Saint!"

With that, Lu Xingchen also activated his Battle Qi.

"So you've also entered the Saint Realm! In that case, let's have a proper contest!"

Immediately, Luo Chen utilized Profound Light Shadow Splitting and the Three Talents Formation, gathering power into his main body, reaching the Realm of a Three-Star Martial Saint.

"Word Spirit, Sword Control!"

Lu Xingchen once again set up the Scarlet Firmament Sword Formation, and then a red and a white Battle Qi Sword Blade collided in the air once more.

This time, the two fought to a draw, with neither gaining the upper hand.

Lu Xingchen had been able to defeat Luo Chen last time, but this time he could only manage a draw; the main issue lay with the Law Domain.

His God of Slaughter Domain only took effect after killing enemies, while Luo Chen's Golden Spear Domain was active right now.

There is no inherent superiority between Law Domains; it all depends on how they are utilized.

Lu Xingchen didn't dare use Jade Shatter either; he was afraid something would happen to Dongfang Yuqing and wanted to save his Battle Qi to assist him.

Seeing this result, Luo Chen snorted coldly.

"I really didn't expect that even after breaking through to the Saint Realm, I still wouldn't be able to defeat you! You truly live up to being the Human Race War God!"

Lu Xingchen laughed lightly, "Thanks for the compliment. Since neither of us can determine a victor, why don't you all just leave? We can both go our separate ways in peace."

Luo Chen snorted coldly again.

"I never intended to rely on Mu Chun anyway. Since I can't take you down, I'll have to use my final trump card! Seniors, take action!"

As soon as Luo Chen said this, two extremely strong Battle Qi fluctuations suddenly erupted in the distance, and two more Two-Star Martial Saints appeared.

Lu Xingchen was greatly shocked.

Counting Luo Chen, the Luoshen Palace had now produced four Saints; their strength was simply terrifying!

And the Sect Master of their Luoshen Sect hadn't even appeared yet.

This way, Dongfang Yuqing would be in danger!

The two Two-Star Saints bowed to Luo Chen and said in deep voices, "Saint, should we take down Lu Xingchen first, or finish off Dongfang Yuqing?"

Luo Chen waved his hand.

"Kill Dongfang Yuqing first!"

"As you command!"

With that, the two Saints rushed toward Dongfang Yuqing together.

Lu Xingchen was startled and hurriedly tried to go to his aid, but his path was blocked by Luo Chen.

Fighting five Saints single-handedly, even with his dark armor, Dongfang Yuqing felt somewhat strained.

But this battle decided the life and death of the Evil Soul Sect; he would not give up easily and chose to endure with "Killing, Breaking, Plundering".

After taking several attacks from the five people in succession, he finally couldn't hold on any longer and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Although it wouldn't affect his combat power, it was clear that he was at a disadvantage.

Just as the five were planning to dismember him in one fell swoop, the clouds in the sky suddenly shifted, and a massive amount of spiritual energy gathered, forming a spiritual energy storm.

The sudden change caused everyone to stop fighting and look up at the sky together.

A golden seal appeared in the vault of heaven, covered in mysterious patterns, with dragons and phoenixes dancing together.

The heavenly emperor seal!

Someone had actually summoned the heavenly emperor seal!

This was the highest recognition from His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor for a Human Race Prodigy, symbolizing powerful Luck and supreme talent.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the heavenly emperor seal as it flew toward the battlefield and then stopped above Dongfang Yuqing's head.

A warm white light shone on Dongfang Yuqing, healing all his injuries.

Seeing this, the surrounding people all let out cries of surprise.

"The heavenly emperor seal! How is this possible? Can an evil heterodox like Dongfang Yuqing also receive recognition from His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor and obtain the heavenly emperor seal?"

"This is simply unbelievable!"

"It seems we all misjudged Dongfang Yuqing; the Evil Soul Sect might not be entirely composed of bad people!"

This great battle against the Evil Soul Sect came to an abrupt end just like that.

Because Dongfang Yuqing had gained the recognition of the heavenly emperor seal, becoming Chosen Nineteen: the Evil Soul Saint.

Ning Zhifeng's influence in the Human Race's Nine Provinces was indeed great, but there was still a huge gap compared to His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor.

If anyone else defied his will, they might be suppressed, but when His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor slapped his face, he didn't dare show the slightest temper.

The Righteous Path Alliance's forces retreated, bringing news of Chosen Nineteen to the Human Race's Nine Provinces.

Ning Zhifeng also took the opportunity to back down, acknowledging the existence of the Evil Soul Sect and even inviting Dongfang Yuqing to join the Righteous Path Alliance's Enshrinement Hall.

After all, the reason he had targeted the Evil Soul Sect was also out of fear that evil-attribute Martial Artists were too strong and might backstab the Righteous Path Alliance.

But now that Dongfang Yuqing had become the Chosen One, the Evil Soul Sect and Dongfang Yuqing would both be used for the sake of the Human Race, so there was no longer any need for hostility.

Dongfang Yuqing declined his goodwill and instead turned to join the Human Emperor Hall, becoming a member of its Enshrinement Hall.

Because Ning Zhifeng had targeted the Evil Soul Sect for many years, Dongfang Yuqing had a very poor impression of him.