Free Web NovelChapter 1671: Chapter 1668: Little Emperor Xiao Zhan!
After entering the fourth floor of Star-Picking Tower, Long Ming thoughtfully asked, "Young Master, should we continue going up?"
Li Chen smiled lightly and said, "Why not?"
Hearing Li Chen’s response, Long Ming’s expression immediately became troubled.
You must know, he had just spent fifty thousand Source Crystals to allow Li Chen to enter the fourth floor.
The threshold between the Late-stage Divinity Transformation Realm and Half-step Mahayana Realm was originally not very clear.
At least it wasn’t as distinct as the boundary between Half-step Mahayana and the true Mahayana Realm.
If Li Chen did not reveal his own strength, trying to get to the fifth floor would undoubtedly be as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Moreover, this place was Star-Picking Tower, the territory of Xingyun Hall.
Anyone who dares to create trouble here is no different from courting death!
Even as a Middle Mahayana cultivator, Long Ming could not manage it!
Upon reaching the fourth floor, Li Chen didn’t pause at all and headed straight for the fifth floor.
As expected, he was stopped by the guards responsible for defending the area.
"Stop, cultivators below the Mahayana Realm are not allowed inside!"
Before Li Chen could speak, a young man in white holding a Bone-breaking Fan sneered coldly.
"Just in the Divinity Transformation Realm and you’ve already reached the fourth floor of this Star-Picking Tower, yet still not satisfied. Attempting to go to the fifth floor, this is truly like a snake trying to swallow an elephant, adding to others’ amusement!"
Seeing the newcomer, the Heavenly Prides on the fourth floor all looked at him with admiration.
"Isn’t this the Little Emperor Xiao Zhan from Emperor Tower?"
"It is said that this Little Emperor achieved the Mahayana Realm twenty years ago!"
"Wow, Xiao Zhan is so handsome!"
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Receiving the crowd’s compliments, Xiao Zhan seemed a little conceited, with a face full of pride.
Seeing this, Long Ming quickly leaned close to Li Chen’s ear and in a lowered voice reminded him, "Young Master, this Xiao Zhan is the Chief Heavenly Pride of Emperor Tower, praised as the Little Emperor. His talent is extremely high, reportedly was able to fight against experts of Early Mahayana while still in the Late-stage of Divinity Transformation Realm!"
Emperor Tower, within this Tianwu Star Domain, has an overall power ranking in the top ten, and is certainly not weaker than Xingyun Hall.
Coupled with Xiao Zhan’s tremendously high talent, his future achievements are limitless. As a result, countless people look at him with admiration.
The Guard Captain guarding the entrance showed enthusiasm as if seeing a deity upon seeing Xiao Zhan.
"Young Master Xiao, you’ve arrived, please, upstairs!"
Xiao Zhan coldly glanced at Li Chen, his eyes full of disdain.
Immediately, he waved the fan in his hand twice and swaggered towards the fifth floor under the admiring gazes of the crowd.
However, just as he stepped onto the stairs, a thunderous voice suddenly blasted out.
"Stop!"
Hearing someone dare to speak to him in a commanding tone, Xiao Zhan’s expression instantly darkened.
He turned around and looked back, his gaze like a sharp blade locking onto Li Chen.
From the looks of it, unless Li Chen gives him a reasonable explanation today.
He wouldn’t mind making the other party roll out of this Star-Picking Tower.
"Were you calling me?"
Li Chen did not directly answer Xiao Zhan’s question, but instead asked the Gate Guardian, "If I defeat him, do I qualify to ascend to the fifth floor?"
Upon hearing Li Chen’s words, it was like a stone suddenly splashing into a tranquil lake, causing an uproar throughout the room.
"Did I hear wrong? This guy actually said he would defeat Xiao Zhan, the Chief Heavenly Pride of Emperor Tower?"
"I think he’s tired of living, daring to challenge Xiao Zhan!"
"Tsk, he doesn’t even take a good look at himself, what qualifications does he have to challenge our Little Emperor?"
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The crowd started talking in groups of three or five, almost all of which were praising Little Emperor Xiao Zhan, while mocking Li Chen for being self-delusional with the harshest language.
Hearing these mocking discussions, Long Ming’s heart was filled with cold sweat.
He was worried that Li Chen might not withstand the ridicule and launch a massacre, becoming the enemy of all forces here.
If that were truly the case, then the outcome for him and Li Chen would be unthinkable, he simply dared not imagine.
Fortunately, Li Chen’s patience was considerably good, far beyond his imagination.
As for the surrounding discussions about him, Li Chen ignored them all, instead focusing his piercing gaze on Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan’s expression was slightly taken aback; he pointed at Li Chen, then at himself, and laughed while saying, "Did I hear wrong, you want to challenge me?"
Li Chen smiled calmly and replied, "It’s not considered a challenge because you’re not worthy!"
Hearing Li Chen’s arrogant words made Xiao Zhan immediately furious.
He laughed furiously and repeated, "Good, good, good! Since you’re determined to seek death, I’ll fulfill your wish. Today, if you can survive three rounds against me, I’ll let you go to the fifth floor!"
No sooner had he finished speaking, Xiao Zhan’s True Yuan erupted from within him like a flood.
Even in this heavily restricted Star-Picking Tower, many onlookers still felt the presence of a pressure terrifying like a massive mountain.
"Such powerful pressure, although Xiao Zhan is only Early Mahayana, the purity of his True Yuan is no weaker than a Middle Mahayana Great Power."
"Of course, those who can match Little Emperor Xiao Zhan in the same realm might be counted on one hand. This young man doesn’t even seem to be in the Mahayana Realm, how could he be a match for Xiao Zhan?"
"Young people these days are so ambitious. His talent seems fine; if he could endure in silence, his future would be limitless. Alas, such a pity!"
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Li Chen stared at Xiao Zhan, extended a single finger, and confidently said in a cold tone, "There’s no need for three moves to defeat you, one will suffice!"
Upon hearing Li Chen’s arrogant words, everyone present was incredulous.
Some even wondered if Li Chen might have gone mad.
Even Long Ming, who knew Li Chen’s true strength, felt Li Chen was being overly arrogant.
After all, the opponent was the Chief Heavenly Pride of Emperor Tower, Little Emperor Xiao Zhan.
A leader among the younger generation of Tianwu Star Domain.
Yet Li Chen boastfully claimed he could defeat him with just one move; it was truly unbelievable.
Always exalted by all, Xiao Zhan had never suffered such humiliation before, made him immediately furious, and he shouted hysterically.
"You’re courting death!"
The violently fierce words were still lingering in the air when Xiao Zhan’s entire figure pounced towards Li Chen like a meteor chasing the moon.
Seeing Xiao Zhan take the lead in attacking, rushing straight at him, Li Chen still showed no intention of dodging, instead standing quietly where he was.
Witnessing this scene, all the onlookers were filled with shock.
"Such incredible speed, truly worthy of a Chief Heavenly Pride from Emperor Tower!"
"Could that guy be scared silly, why is he still standing there motionless?"
"Isn’t it obvious, he must be scared silly. Who does he think he is, trying to duel Little Emperor Xiao Zhan, truly like an ant trying to overturn a cart, overestimating his abilities!"
