262: Jiang Ye vs. Lei Renjie

Lei Renjie said, "Junior Brother Jiang, I heard that Zhang Yi couldn't even fight back against you. I really couldn't hold back anymore. Taking advantage of this Elite Disciple challenge, let's spar!"

As soon as Jiang Ye heard this, he knew this person was definitely a battle fanatic!

"Fine! It's a rare and wonderful Opportunity to exchange a few moves with Senior Brother. I couldn't ask for more!"

Thunderous light flickered on the longsword in Lei Renjie's hand. "Junior Brother Jiang, here I come! Thousand Thunder Sword Rain!"

In an instant, thousands of thunder swords formed from lightning shot rapidly toward Jiang Ye.

"Triple Thunder Shield!"

Jiang Ye quickly condensed three massive thunder shields to block. Bang, bang, bang...

Lei Renjie's attack was instantly neutralized, and the three thunder shields vanished at the same time.

Swoosh! Lei Renjie had already charged in front of him, and Jiang Ye's Malevolent Dragon Spear flashed into existence!

Clang!!! The metallic clash of the two weapons echoed throughout the venue!

Both were enveloped in terrifying Power of Thunder as they continuously attacked and defended. Their speed was incredibly fast; some Disciples with slightly lower Realms couldn't even keep up with the speed of their exchange.

After more than thirty moves, the two of them swung their respective weapons and collided with full force!

Bang!! The two were instantly repelled over a hundred meters. Lei Renjie once again launched a powerful ultimate move.

"Ten Thousand Thunder Sword Qi!"

The power of Lei Renjie's strike was more than ten times stronger than his opening move.

Jiang Ye activated his defense again. "Nine-Fold Thunder Shield!"

Bang, bang, bang...

The techniques of both sides were evenly matched and neutralized each other once more.

Lei Renjie shouted loudly, "Junior Brother Jiang, take one more strike from me, and we'll end it there."

"Fine!" Jiang Ye replied.

At this moment, the longsword in Lei Renjie's hand had already condensed a powerful Power of Thunder.

"Thunder Sword Kill!"

This strike was not simple; it was at least a hundred times stronger than his previous techniques. Jiang Ye had to treat it with caution.

"Overlord Shakes Heaven!"

Jiang Ye also unleashed a powerful thunder killing move, and the attacks of the two instantly slammed together!

Boom!!!! A massive explosion occurred, generating an incredibly powerful shockwave!

However, Palace Master Lin Shan and several other experts had already acted before they unleashed their moves, casting a sturdy protective barrier that enclosed the two of them. The force of the shockwave did not spread outward to affect anyone else.

On the battle stage,

The two of them put away their weapons. Lei Renjie laughed heartily and said, "Hahaha! Junior Brother Jiang, good skills!"

Jiang Ye also had to admire him. Among the younger generation, Lei Renjie was the most powerful person he had encountered so far.

"Senior Brother, your thunder techniques are indeed remarkable. So far, I haven't met anyone in the younger generation stronger than you."

"Hahaha! Let's end our sparring here. Later, after the challenge ends, we nine brothers should get together."

"Alright!"

The two quickly left the battle stage, leaving everyone wanting more! Lei Renjie truly lived up to being the Saint of the Thunder God Palace. The first two moves he used were not something an average Elite Disciple could withstand. The final powerful strike could be said to have crushed the will to resist in all Thunder God Palace Disciples. Yet Jiang Ye had fought him to a standstill, making them even more curious about this Jiang Ye who once boasted he could kill Illusion God Palace Disciples in three moves.

In the spectator seats,

Palace Master Lin Shan said, "Neither of these two used their full strength. I didn't expect Lei Renjie's strength to improve so rapidly over this past half-year."

The Grand Elder said, "This Jiang Ye is still a bit mysterious. The moves he just used were all thunder techniques, but I've heard he has other powerful means that we haven't seen him use yet."

"Mm, it seems that after the Super Profound Space matter concludes, another Disciple to go to the Spirit God Realm Headquarters will be decided."

"Lei Renjie is basically confirmed to go to the headquarters. Now adding Jiang Ye makes two, but the other three slots are still a bit uncertain. Last time, we barely managed to select three people to go. I hope that after seeing this great battle today, they can strive upward! Don't let it be like last time where we couldn't even find five people."

Lin Shan sighed, "Sigh! Zhang Yi, who is under my tutelage, although not as strong as those two, still has some ability. Unfortunately, his Heart-Nature has shown no progress over the years; he is too arrogant and will suffer a great loss sooner or later. If he can grow from the lesson Jiang Ye gave him this time, his future achievements could be even higher."

After the Elite Challenge ended,

Lei Renjie gathered with his nine brothers, and everyone drank merrily! Later, Jiang Ye learned that the reason Thunder Leopard held such a high status in the Thunder God Palace was that only he could control the palace's guardian weapon—the thunder gods hammer!

Only then did he realize why those Old Ancestors of the Vajra Gate had such ugly expressions when they saw him appear with that great hammer back then.

Hu Shuo said, "Junior Brother Jiang, how is your Breakthrough speed so fast? We haven't seen each other for such a short time, and you've soared directly by a whole major Realm!"

"When I first entered the Vajra Gate, I went straight into seclusion in their Gravity Training Ground for three months. Unfortunately, in the end, because their Saint was worried I would steal his resources, he teamed up with his father and the Old Ancestor to suppress me. Out of necessity, I could only leave."

Lei Renjie said, "Junior Brother Jiang is no ordinary person! In today's battle with you, I'm afraid you haven't even displayed half of your true strength, right?"

"What?" The others were shocked and all looked at Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye said calmly, "I only used half the power of my thunder force. And hasn't Senior Brother also hidden too much? Within the Cheng Xuan Realm, I'm afraid Senior Brother has no more rivals, right?"

Lei Renjie paused for a moment, then smiled, "Hehehe! Isn't there still you?"

"Hahaha! As expected of Senior Brother, truly unfathomable!" Jiang Ye also laughed loudly.

Hu Shuo and the others were stunned. "Holy crap! What is going on with the strength of you two? From seeing Junior Brother Jiang insta-kill Zhang Yi today to the great battle with Senior Brother, I feel like you've completely exceeded the strength category that Thunder God Palace Disciples should have."

Jiang Ye didn't want to hide anything; after all, his information could be found with a simple check. He spoke frankly, "I was born with a Pure Yang Body, and later by a stroke of Opportunity, I forged the Overlord Thunder Body. Therefore, my true combat power is much stronger than average. Within five minor Realms, I can completely achieve an instant kill against an opponent."

"Damn!" The others were very surprised. Lei Renjie was also quite curious about how strong he would be when his dual special Physiques exerted their full power!

Lei Renjie asked, "Junior Brother Jiang, if you went all out, to what extent could you reach?"

"I estimate I could kill someone a whole major Realm above me!"

As soon as these words came out, the others were unwilling to speak; this blow was a bit too much.

Lei Renjie also said admiringly, "Impressive!"

Jiang Ye thought for a moment and said, "Senior Brother, you've sealed quite a bit of your cultivation, haven't you?"

"Eh?" Lei Renjie was startled and said, "Junior Brother Jiang is truly not simple! You are the first person to see through it. We nine brothers can be said to be the most united; I'm not afraid to tell everyone that in a year, I will return to the Thunder God Palace Headquarters in the Spirit God Realm. At that time, there will be four more slots for the headquarters to be selected from all Disciples. I hope everyone can give it their all within this year and come with me."

Everyone had heard rumors about the headquarters before, but this was the first time they had heard about the slots, and they were all somewhat surprised.

Jiang Ye said, "After reaching the Spirit God Realm, is it possible to go to the Divine Realm?"

"It seems you know a bit already, but it's too early to talk about that. One must at least reach the Peak of the Super Profound Realm for that discussion to have any meaning."

Jiang Ye nodded and said, "Mm, Elder Thunder Leopard secured an Opportunity for me to enter the Thunder Spirit Pool for three months. I plan to enter death seclusion starting tomorrow."

Lei Renjie said, "Hehe, because of you, the palace just decided to let all Elite Disciples enter once. If they only let a newcomer like you in, the other Disciples would have a lot of complaints."

"Really? Then we've actually benefited thanks to Junior Brother Jiang!" Hu Shuo said excitedly.

"That's great! Now we have a chance to compete for the slots to go to the headquarters." The others also began to get excited.

"Good! I hope all of you Junior Brothers stand out and go to the headquarters together. Cheers!!!" Lei Renjie raised his wine cup.

"Cheers! Wishing all of us brothers a bright future!!"

"Bottoms up!!!!"

In the end, all nine of them drank until they were dead drunk, all slumped on the spot.

The next day,

Thunder Leopard brought a group of people to find them, only to see them all lying on the ground in various states of disarray.

"These little rascals!"

Then, he shouted loudly, "Everyone, wake up!"