111: Drink tea and watch the show, get the spot

The System's voice had just faded.

The Elder's voice resounded once more.

"The Reincarnation Pool is a Holy Land of our Dao Academy, a rare Opportunity."

"However, the slots are limited."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over all the Prodigies present, and that invisible pressure caused everyone's Heart-Nature to tighten.

"The rules are simple."

"After one hour, the ten people who can still stand in this arena will qualify to enter the Reincarnation Pool."

As his voice fell, the Elder's figure dissipated like a wisp of smoke.

Boom!

Almost at the same moment he vanished, the entire Asking Dao Cliff erupted completely!

Violent spiritual Qi exploded in an instant!

Dozens of figures immediately engaged in battle!

"Get lost! This slot is mine!"

"You and I were destined for a battle sooner or later; today, we'll decide who's superior!"

"Amitabha, Benefactor, I apologize for the offense."

A free-for-all battle instantly began!

Treasure Artifacts clashed, spiritual Qi collided, and various Divine Abilities were used effortlessly.

Some Prodigies with slightly weaker strength were almost instantly sent flying by the aftermath of several forces, falling out of the arena in a sorry state.

"Ah!"

"Damn it! You have no martial ethics!"

Screams and curses rose and fell.

For a time, the entire Asking Dao Cliff became a chaotic mess.

Only a few places appeared particularly strange.

The stone platform where Jiang Chen was located was one of them.

He even had the leisure to pour another cup of tea for Nangong Mingyue beside him.

"Come, Mingyue, have another cup."

Nangong Mingyue looked at the teacup he handed her, momentarily unsure how to react.

This guy... his Heart-Nature was too big!

Just then, an inconsiderate figure, accompanied by a sharp gust of wind, charged directly towards Jiang Chen and Nangong Mingyue's position!

"Jiang Chen! Die!"

That was a True Disciple from a first-rate power, whose cultivation had reached the Seventh Realm Soul Transformation.

He saw very clearly that Jiang Chen hadn't moved at all from beginning to end, only flirting with Nangong Mingyue beside him.

In his opinion, this was simply a heaven-sent Opportunity!

He wanted to take advantage of the chaos to eliminate Jiang Chen, the most prominent person, in one fell swoop, to make a name for himself.

However.

As soon as he rushed closer.

Jiang Chen didn't even turn his head, merely casually slapped out with his backhand.

Slap!

A crisp sound.

That aggressive Soul Transformation Realm Prodigy spun seven hundred and twenty degrees in mid-air like a top.

Then, he slammed heavily onto the ground outside the arena in a dog-eating-shit posture, instantly falling unconscious.

Many Prodigies who were fighting intensely suddenly froze, their gazes towards Jiang Chen filled with shock.

A casual slap... sent a Soul Transformation Realm cultivator flying?

How strong was this guy, really?!

Jiang Chen withdrew his hand, and incidentally, pinched Nangong Mingyue's face.

"Hm?"

"Mingyue, did I just hit something?"

Nangong Mingyue: "..."

She no longer knew what to say.

Her pretty face slightly flushed, she gently slapped away Jiang Chen's mischievous hand and whispered, "Be serious!"

After this incident, no one else dared to provoke Jiang Chen's side.

The melee continued.

Xiao Tiandu held his longsword, its light fierce, and he alone occupied an area, allowing no one to approach him.

Wen Yan and the others fought individually, but the situation was not optimistic.

Just then!

Two completely different auras suddenly locked onto Jiang Chen!

It was Ao Ya and Mo Yuan!

"Jiang Chen!"

Ao Ya's golden vertical pupils stared fixedly at Jiang Chen, his Dragon might vast.

Mo Yuan was silent, Devilish Qi surging around him.

The two exchanged glances, reaching a tacit understanding, and simultaneously rushed towards Jiang Chen from left and right!

However.

Just as they were about to reach Jiang Chen.

A brilliant golden figure, as if teleporting, blocked their path.

The person who arrived was Golden Blazing Sun, the Saint of the Great Yan Holy Land.

He was enveloped in burning Pure Yang Sacred Fire, like a magnificent great sun, his aura extremely scorching.

"Gentlemen, this person is mine."

Golden Blazing Sun's voice was calm.

Ao Ya's movements abruptly stopped, his golden vertical pupils staring intently at Golden Blazing Sun, his voice cold.

"Get lost!"

Mo Yuan also looked at him expressionlessly, the Devilish Qi around him growing denser.

"Brother Jin, what do you mean by this?"

Golden Blazing Sun, however, was unconcerned; he merely glanced at the two of them indifferently.

"No meaning."

"You're courting death!" Ao Ya was furious.

The three powerhouses instantly engaged in battle.

On the other side.

Yuan Changfeng and Ye Xihe also emerged from the crowd.

Their target was also Jiang Chen!

"Holy Son Jiang! Today, I shall seek your guidance!"

Ye Xihe's pretty face was frosty, the might of her Primal Sacred Body unleashed without reservation, and profound Dao principles circulated around her.

Yuan Changfeng's eyes were even red, and the long-suppressed hatred completely erupted at this moment!

"Brother Jiang, please enlighten me!"

The two formed a pincer attack from left and right, their pressure astounding!

Nangong Mingyue's pretty face changed, and she was about to get up.

But Jiang Chen held her hand and pressed her back down.

"Don't rush, watch the show."

Just as they were about to rush in front of Jiang Chen.

Two graceful figures, one after another, blocked their path.

"Hehehe... Fairy Ye, in such a hurry, where are you going?"

Yu Meier covered her mouth and chuckled, her peach blossom eyes naturally alluring, yet she stood squarely in front of Ye Xihe.

"How about, let me, your little sister, play with you?"

Ye Xihe's expression instantly became incredibly ugly.

"Yu Meier! Get out of my way!"

"Oh my, why so angry? I'm so scared."

Yu Meier said she was scared, but her figure remained motionless.

On the other side.

Princess Zhao Lingyu of the Ziwei Imperial Dynasty, in a luxurious palace dress, with an elegant demeanor, blocked Yuan Changfeng's path.

"Brother Yuan, why be so hasty?"

Her voice was gentle, and she wore a slight smile.

Yuan Changfeng suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Princess Lingyu, what is the meaning of this? Are you also going to be my enemy?"

Zhao Lingyu shook her head slightly: "Not so."

"I just feel that Brother Yuan's Heart-Nature is unstable; if you act now, I'm afraid you might harm yourself."

Yuan Changfeng's face turned green then pale.

How could he not understand that these two were clearly favoring Jiang Chen!

"It's none of your business, move aside!"

Zhao Lingyu's smile remained unchanged, standing quietly there.

"What if I don't move?"

Time flew by amidst this chaotic and eerie standoff.

Soon, the one-hour deadline arrived.

Dong!

A distant bell chime echoed through the sky.

Everyone still fighting paused their movements and stopped.

The Asking Dao Cliff was a mess.

Of the original hundred-plus Prodigies, only a mere ten could still stand.

Jiang Chen, Nangong Mingyue, Xiao Tiandu.

Zhao Lingyu, Ye Xihe, Yu Meier.

Golden Blazing Sun, Ao Ya, Mo Yuan.

And... the ashen-faced Yuan Changfeng.

The Elder of the Taichu Dao Academy reappeared.

"Time is up."

The Elder's gaze swept over the arena, "The ten of you may enter the Reincarnation Pool."

His gaze lingered on Jiang Chen for a moment.

Throughout the entire process, Jiang Chen hadn't even budged an inch, yet he had easily secured a slot.

And even guaranteed one for someone else.

Such Heart-Nature, such strength, was truly unfathomable.

The Elder nodded slightly to the ten people.

"Let's go, follow me."

With that, he flicked his sleeve, and a soft light enveloped the ten people.

The next moment, space shifted.

When everyone could clearly see the scene before them again, they had already arrived at a mysterious valley shrouded in mist.

In the center of the valley was a stone pool.

A surge of life Qi washed over them.

Just standing here, breathing the air, made everyone feel refreshed, and the spiritual Qi within their bodies became a bit more active.

"This place is our Dao Academy's blessed land."

"The Reincarnation Pool."