499: Devil's Heart

Dongfang Yuqing said indifferently, "Five-Star Demon Saint? Interesting! I just wonder, how much did you pay for it?"

Li Shang said in a deep voice, "Clever! Before the competition began, I was the weakest among the five contestants. But I used a secret technique to forcibly raise my Realm to Five-Star Demon Saint. The price, well, is that I only have ten years of life left."

"But for the Demon Race's hegemony, everything is worth it!"

Dongfang Yuqing nodded slightly and said indifferently, "Alright. But you're not the only one willing to sacrifice your life for your race; I can do it too!"

With that, Dongfang Yuqing clasped his hands together, and a powerful force descended from the sky, pouring into his body.

His Realm climbed layer by layer.

Two-Star Martial Saint!

Three-Star Martial Saint!

Four-Star Martial Saint!

Five-Star Martial Saint!

Finally, his Realm reached the same level as Li Shang's.

Seeing this scene, all the Human Race Saints were dumbfounded.

"Holy moly, he raised four minor Realms in an instant? Dongfang Yuqing is too amazing!"

"Although I don't know how he did it, for our Human Race, it's undoubtedly great news!"

"So he wasn't just bragging before; he really has the strength to contend with a Five-Star Saint!"

"Brother Dongfang, go for it! The rise and fall of the Human Race rests on your single sword strike!"

Li Shang's expression turned extremely grim, and he said in a deep voice, "I never expected such a capable person to exist among the Human Race! Dongfang Yuqing, you are worthy of my serious attention!"

Dongfang Yuqing chuckled, "And you are worthy of me slaying you! Talking nonsense is useless; let me see your strength!"

With that, he charged towards Li Shang.

This battle could be described as earth-shattering, with winds and clouds stirred.

Both sides were very strong, and not only did they not show any signs of unstable strength due to their temporary Breakthrough, but they were even more powerful than ordinary Five-Star Saints.

At the last moment, Dongfang Yuqing unsealed the evil god sword, and the evil god sword's quality truly elevated from heavenly tier high grade to Divine Artifact level.

Relying on the power of the evil god sword, he defeated Li Shang, severed one of his arms, and won the third match.

As the third match ended, the Human Race side immediately erupted in enthusiastic cheers, while the Demon Race side was filled with resentment.

Lu Xingchen had guessed correctly; the Demon Race Saints indeed wanted a quick victory, arranging their three strongest Prodigies at the forefront, and even having Li Shang use a secret art.

But they never expected to lose in the match where they had the greatest chance of winning.

This Dongfang Yuqing of the Human Race, who was even an evil cultivator, actually possessed such powerful strength!

Lu Xingchen, however, frowned.

Crossing four minor Realms in a row, the secret technique Dongfang Yuqing used must have come at a great cost.

Perhaps after today, he would never be seen again.

He must ask him after the competition if there are any remedial measures.

If not, should he refine a few more phoenix nirvana pills?

In the fourth match, Lu Xingchen entered the arena.

The Demon Race, on the other hand, sent Ning Mengqi to compete.

Ning Mengqi's strength lay in her powerful military command, which made her the commander-in-chief of the Demon Race's army. However, her Martial Dao talent was only average among experts of the same level, being merely a One-Star Martial Saint.

But now, the Demon Race couldn't find anyone else to compete.

After all, Saints under 30 years old were rare in the Demon Race, and rather than sending unknown individuals, it was better to send Ning Mengqi.

The two looked at each other.

Ning Mengqi coldly said, "Human Race War God, your reputation precedes you. You thwarted my plans at Demon-Rejecting Pass before; this time, I will reclaim my Face!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Wishful thinking. It's widely known that as long as the War God exists, Demon-Rejecting Pass exists. Do you think you can break this curse?"

Ning Mengqi snorted coldly.

"The Soul Imprints of the previous four War Gods have completely dissipated. This time, who else can help you?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "To deal with you, I alone are enough!"

"Word Spirit, Sword Control!"

Thousands of Earth Rank spirit swords flew out from his Storage Ring, forming the "Scarlet Firmament Sword Formation."

This "Scarlet Firmament Sword Formation" was currently one of Lu Xingchen's strongest methods; its power was sufficient to contend with a Three-Star Saint.

Immediately, a massive fiery red Battle Qi Sword Blade slashed down towards Ning Mengqi.

Next, something that shocked everyone happened.

Ning Mengqi extended her right hand, catching the Battle Qi Sword Blade bare-handed, and then shattered it with a single palm strike.

Lu Xingchen immediately understood the reason.

"Divine Artifact! Your right hand has fused with a Divine Artifact!"

Ning Mengqi clenched her fist and chuckled, "You react quite quickly! This 'Right Hand of God' is something I painstakingly gathered throughout my life, originally intended to break through to the Emperor Realm, but I never expected it to be exposed in front of you."

"Lu Xingchen, unless you can produce a Divine Artifact stronger than mine, then surrender obediently!"

"Alright then!"

Immediately, Lu Xingchen unsealed the immortal slaying sword, and another Divine Artifact appeared!

Ning Mengqi's Face turned extremely grim: "I never thought you could fully master the immortal slaying sword! Not even Xiao Yuxin could achieve this!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Don't say those useless things; let's decide the victor!"

"Heaven-Slaying Drawing Sword Art!"

Lu Xingchen let out a low roar, gripping the immortal slaying sword with both hands, and slashed down at Ning Mengqi with a single sword strike.

That's right, this "Heaven-Slaying Drawing Sword Art" was the Emperor-Rank Martial Technique Zhong Ruiyi had taught him back then, and he had comprehended it after breaking through to the Saint Realm.

And now, the opportunity to use it had finally arrived!

"Sky-Covering Seal!"

Ning Mengqi raised her right hand high and slammed it down fiercely.

This move of hers was also an Emperor-Rank Martial Technique.

Just as the Human Race had Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the Demon Race also had 12 Devil Emperors. If Lu Xingchen could obtain an Emperor-Rank Martial Technique, she naturally could too.

The white Battle Qi Sword Blade and the demonic power handprint clashed, generating a massive spiritual energy storm. Immediately, the Blade Edge shattered the demonic power handprint and, carrying its remaining power, fiercely slashed towards Ning Mengqi.

The Demon Race Saint Zhang Zhichong hurriedly flew forward, blocking this fatal blow for Ning Mengqi.

With his strength as a Seven-Star Demon Saint, blocking an attack from a junior was certainly not an issue.

"The fourth match, we lost!"

Immediately, Zhang Zhichong retreated with Ning Mengqi.

Ning Mengqi said unwillingly, "I didn't lose to Lu Xingchen; I only lost to the immortal slaying sword!"

Indeed, the immortal slaying sword was top-tier even among Divine Artifacts; her "Right Hand of God" was not as high in quality as the immortal slaying sword.

Zhang Zhichong shook his head and said in a deep voice, "It's useless to talk about that now. If we really lose this match, then we will become sinners of the Demon Race!"

Ning Mengqi beckoned to the fifth Demon Race contestant and said in a deep voice, "Yu Jia, come here!"

Yu Jia smiled bitterly, "Senior Sister Ning, I am only a Two-Star Demon Saint; I'm afraid I don't have absolute confidence in winning."

Ning Mengqi handed him a black heart.

"This is our Demon Race's Legacy Divine Artifact, the heavenly demon heart. Take it. If you fail to win, don't come back!"