Chapter 723 (2/2)

“I understand, I understand!” Guo Ran’s head was still in a muddled state from the pain, but with Long Chen’s reminder, he couldn’t help feeling ecstatic . His strongest point was his armor, and that armor multiplied his strength . However, that was based on his base strength .

If his physical body had increased in power this much, then with the multiplication of his armor, his current strength must have reached a point that even terrified him .

“Then wouldn’t I be able to dominate Celestials?!” Guo Ran was incomparably excited . His eyes were full of antic.i.p.ation, as if he could already see himself wearing his golden armor, trampling a Celestial under his feet .

“There really is no curing you . ” Long Chen shook his head .

“Long Chen!” Suddenly, a cold cry rang out .

Long Chen looked in the direction of that voice to see Shui Guanzhi icily staring at him .

“Do you dare to have a life and death battle with me?!” People were startled . Shui Guanzhi was actually challenging him so quickly after his loss .

Zhao Wuji, Yue Qianshan, and Zhong Wuyan were the first ones to comprehend why he would do this . They watched from a distance, expressionless .

Long Chen suddenly laughed . “I’ll accompany you in a life and death battle any time you want . I know you must have obtained some benefits from the core of the storm zone, benefits that have made your power increase quite a bit . However, you should get your affairs in order first, because when you are defeated by my hands again, I will take your life!”

His words were arrogant, but having already defeated Shui Guanzhi once, no one thought he was just boasting . If Long Chen had wanted to kill Shui Guanzhi at that time, and if no one had stopped him, there would no longer be a Shui Guanzhi .

Shui Guanzhi’s expression was incomparably dark . This was his greatest humiliation . A grand rank two Celestial had actually been defeated, and by someone that wasn’t even a Celestial .

Long Chen was correct . Shui Guanzhi had gained a more profound understanding of the water element . Even his water runes had changed slightly, making them stronger than ever .

He was still unconvinced by his defeat . He had been careless . If he had treated Long Chen seriously from the start, perhaps the conclusion would have been reversed .

Now, his power had increased, while Long Chen had wasted his time helping others . He was confident in being able to kill him, so he immediately challenged him to a life and death battle, wanting to kill him to wash away his humiliation .

How could Long Chen not understand Shui Guanzhi’s thoughts? So he wanted Shui Guanzhi to go ask for the Dao Sect’s permission . That was to avoid still not being able to kill Shui Guanzhi at the end .

Even Long Chen had to use his full strength to fight Shui Guanzhi . Furthermore, he had already revealed so many of his trump cards . Shui Guanzhi was definitely prepared now .

If they fought again, and Long Chen was forced to reveal every last one of his trump cards, then it would be completely not worth it if he still couldn’t kill Shui Guanzhi . But if no one stopped him from killing Shui Guanzhi, then obtaining a rank two Heavenly Dao Fruit would be worth exposing his trump cards .

“All disciples gather . We’re moving on to the second trial . ” The vice sect master’s voice rang out and everyone hastily gathered to where they had originally arrived .

“Hmph, count yourself lucky, Long Chen . But remember, your life is mine . I might take it any time,” said Shui Guanzhi icily .

That infuriated Gu Yang and the others . They all took out their weapons . Shui Guanzhi really knew how to boast .

Long Chen waved his hand, stopping them . “It’s still the same phrase . Whenever you want to die, come find me . I will send you on your way free of charge!”

Although his expression was calm, Shui Guanzhi had truly infuriated him . Long Chen had now completely seen through his temperament .

This idiot was precisely a spoiled brat . He had been pampered from a young age, and now he thought of himself as the center of the world . Everything was supposed to revolve around him .

Such a person was an idiot, but such an idiot would always do many idiotic things . For example, previously, he had been unable to do anything to Long Chen, so he had targeted the Dragonblood Legion .

He had no scruples about doing something so despicable . He had no taboos, and if he allowed this idiot to continue living, he would very likely do something like that again . Long Chen would prefer to not give him that chance .

Originally, with the primal chaos bead’s power, Long Chen should do his best to go slaughter Celestials and gather Heavenly Dao Fruits . But he did his best to avoid that . That would make him a greedy killer, and eventually, he would become captive to his greed . If he couldn’t keep his heart clear, then one day, he would do something he would regret .

But Shui Guanzhi was definitely an exception . Killing him wouldn’t make him feel the slightest bit bad . Looking at his back, Long Chen smiled icily .

Six hours after they had all gathered, the world suddenly trembled . The scenery around them changed and they appeared at a large mountain valley . Mist completely obscured the inside of the valley .

“This is the second trial: the Nine Netherworld Path!” announced the vice sect master .