Free Web NovelChapter 2625: Chapter 2628: Chickening Out? (Additional Chapter for ‘Yun Li’)
Whoosh!
With a wave of Yuan Kui’s hand, the Spiritual Essence Mirror once again floated above the arena.
Wow!
A transparent white radiance shone down from the Spiritual Essence Mirror, dividing the thousand-meter arena into five large squares.
"In the second round of the competition, you will battle using spiritual fire. Each group corresponds to one square. In these squares, only spiritual fire can be used. If any other power is used, you will be immediately expelled from the square by the Spiritual Essence Mirror. Leaving the square means losing, and admitting defeat also means losing. Does everyone understand?"
Yuan Kui briefly explained.
"Understood!"
"Understood!"
The top hundred participants replied in unison. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
"Everyone knows that the second round of the competition is divided into two parts. Now, if anyone wishes to challenge the top three in the groups, please state your name and the person you wish to challenge."
Without further ado, Yuan Kui began the competition.
"Wu Quxian from the Wu Family challenges Jiang Chen!"
"Li Wenzhong from the Li Family challenges Jiang Chen!"
"Qin Yuantang from the Qin Family challenges Jiang Chen!"
As soon as Yuan Kui finished speaking, these three declarations echoed through the air.
Meanwhile, the rest of the participants remained silent, all turning their eyes towards Jiang Chen. Huo Qiong and Lei Cheng did not have the right to challenge anyone, and though Huo Langtian was fourth in his group and could challenge, he too remained silent.
"What’s going on? Only Jiang Chen is being challenged? Is he being specifically targeted?"
"Damn, this must be pressure from at least three of the Five Great Families, right?"
"The Wu Family and the Li Family are notable families just below the Five Great Families, not to mention the Qin Family, which can compete with the Five Great Families. Facing the seed candidates from three such families at once, Jiang Chen is in a tight spot this time!"
"Are they trying to wear him down? I don’t believe Jiang Chen will lose three times in a row!"
"It’s definitely about wearing him down!"
The crowd expressed their shock, their gazes sweeping the arena before returning to Jiang Chen with a hint of pity.
To be targeted by three of the Five Great Families in Elixir Divine City would likely result in a dire outcome. The Huo Family is the weakest among the Five Great Families, and if he belonged to the Huo Family, he might have some protection, but he’s just an outsider.
People around began to think beyond whether Jiang Chen could win this Alchemy Dao competition, already contemplating events following it.
With a slight frown, Yuan Kui surveyed the arena, finding no other challenges issued, then turned back to Jiang Chen: "Jiang Chen, are you willing to accept the challenge?"
"Jiang Chen, if you have the guts, accept it! If you don’t, you’re a coward!"
"Aren’t you supposed to be so capable? Isn’t no one supposed to dare provoke you? Now’s your chance, don’t back down!"
"Jiang Chen, if you’re backing out, just get lost and stop making a fool of yourself!"
The heckling from the surroundings grew louder. Qin Yuantang and others remained silent, merely watching Jiang Chen with cold smiles. Those who could participate in the Alchemy Dao competition were people of status, and issuing a verbal challenge to a younger contestant would undermine their dignity. The hecklers among the crowd were junior members arranged by their families.
Jiang Chen glanced at Qin Yuantang and the others before turning to Yuan Kui: "Can injuries or deaths occur in this competition?"
"Haha, he’s afraid of dying!"
"Don’t worry, we won’t kill you. We’ll leave you breathing!"
"Haha... What a coward, fearing death. Why practice Dao at all? Why not be an ordinary person?"
Laughter resounded, with the juniors from the Qin, Wu, Li, Feng, and Yan Families all joining in mockery.
Yuan Kui paused for a moment, giving Jiang Chen a deep look. He didn’t believe Jiang Chen was afraid of death; someone like him couldn’t have a trace of Supreme power’s inheritance.
"In a spiritual fire competition, you can attack the opponent’s spiritual fire or the person directly. As for casualties, you can only use the number of calls. I will pull those who admit defeat out of the fighting area. Outside the area, no further action is allowed!"
Unsure of Jiang Chen’s intentions, Yuan Kui explained in more detail.
"Got it!"
Jiang Chen nodded slightly: "I accept the challenge."
"He accepted it!"
"He’s accepting the challenge? He’s still young!"
"Yes, this is clearly a targeted provocation! Youngsters simply can’t endure provocation!"
"Don’t think that conceding is without consequence. If spiritual fire invades and erodes the Sea of Consciousness, it can affect your foundation, potentially preventing future progress. In severe cases, it may even cause a decline in your realm!"
Those around were taken aback by Jiang Chen’s acceptance, since it was an obvious targeting tactic. Some people kindly warned Jiang Chen of the dangers of a spiritual fire duel.
Jiang Chen glanced at those who cautioned him, smiling and nodding in acknowledgment.
"Reckless!"
Lei Tingfeng frowned slightly, and Lei Wenyuan showed a hint of worry. Knowing that Jiang Chen had the Ancestral Dragon Qi, they were particularly concerned about him.
Jin Ang and Jin Ming exchanged a glance and shared a knowing smile. Others might not be aware, but they were clear. In a pure spiritual fire duel, with no use of additional power, even they were not Jiang Chen’s match.
"Three people are challenging you; you may choose the order of the challenges!"
Yuan Kui gently spoke to Jiang Chen, sighing inwardly at his youthfulness.
Jiang Chen, hearing this, turned and walked towards his designated battle square.
Buzz!
As he stepped into the square, Jiang Chen felt an invisible force suppress his spiritual power and Power of the Great Dao. This force even attempted to suppress the Blood Fiend Force, but it was dissipated by the Blood Fiend Force.
"Kid, you can only use spiritual fire, don’t use that power!"
In his mind, Yuan Kui’s reminder echoed.
Jiang Chen gave Yuan Kui a glance and nodded slightly, then stepped to one end of the square, turning to the three challengers: "Qin Yuantang, come be the main ingredient for a barbecue."
"Main ingredient for a barbecue?"
The crowd was momentarily stunned, their faces flushing with suppressed laughter.
Barbecue meant being roasted unilaterally; clearly, Jiang Chen didn’t consider Qin Yuantang worthy!
"Sharp-tongued brat, just try not to concede!"
Qin Yuantang stepped towards Jiang Chen with an icy gaze: "Dare to battle me to the death?"
The crowd was stunned by his words; Qin Yuantang suggesting this elsewhere would be laughable.
After all, he was a Peak Unity Realm Stage expert, even if achieved through resources. But in this setting, proposing a deathmatch didn’t seem like bullying since no other power could be used, only spiritual fire.
"A deathmatch? Is that possible?"
Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, turning to Yuan Kui.
"What? Afraid?" Aren’t you quite the killer? Now you’re backing out?"
Qin Yuantang entered the combat area, standing opposite Jiang Chen, taunting him: "Only garbage hides behind others, do you have the nerve to stand here? Get lost while you still can!"
Jiang Chen ignored Qin Yuantang, focusing his gaze on Yuan Kui.
Qin Yuantang’s expression shifted, becoming completely dark. Ignoring Qin Yuantang denied him the satisfaction of taunting him and instead left him feeling a deep sense of humiliation!
Damn it, you’ll die regardless of your choice!
