Chapter 753 (1/2)
Chapter 753: Hell Mode
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Inside the fiery volcano, the red magma bubbled, releasing a terrifyingly high temperature. The gazes of the Daluo Celestial Army looked a little surprised, as they stared in unison at the young figure on the stone platform.
The rank of a Second Grade Sovereign was not at the very top in the Daluo Celestial Army, but even within their army, a top warrior with the rank of a Third Grade Sovereign would find it difficult to kill a century-old Spiritual Blazing Serpent so effortlessly, let alone a Second Grade Sovereign! The man who had been brought by the Dominator did possess some ability after all.
Many gazes flickered, but some of the teasing mirth in their eyes had diminished. The Daluo Celestial Army was the most powerful army in the Daluo Territory. All of their entrants were chosen after many trials, which shows they took extreme pride in their prowess, too.
Although Mandela was the Dominator, it was impossible to force them to accept a useless person among their ranks willingly. But now, Mu Chen had proven his own capability, making them finally understand what attitude they should treat him with: one of respect!
“Heh heh, he has great strength.” Among the four Commanders, a strong, tall man looked at Mu Chen with amazement in his eyes, a smile on his face.
He was the second commander of the Daluo Celestial Army’s Five Commanders, Commander Tie Shan. He had reached the pinnacle power of a Fifth Grade Sovereign. With his words, even the frosty Commander Bing Xin could not say anything to refute, for she was also astonished by the strength of Mu Chen.
“Don’t underestimate him. In the Battle of Conquest, he’s the one who defeated Qin Bei from Sorrowful Sky.” Mandela remarked nonchalantly.
“Oh?”
The four Commanders were slightly shocked, as they had definitely heard Qin Bei’s name, but did not expect him to have lost to the young man before them.
“Looks like there’s finally a worthy commander amid the young commanders in the Daluo Territory.” Bing Xin looked at Mu Chen, her words seeming to show her disdain towards the supposed Four Great Commanders in the Daluo Territory.
However, she was qualified to show this disdain. After all, Xu Qing’s ability as a Third Grade Sovereign was nothing in the eyes of Bing Xin, who was a Fifth Grade Sovereign.
Mandela’s golden eyes looked towards Mu Chen. She then said, “For the next three months, you will stay here to practice. After three months, if you want to leave, you will have to overcome the Nine-Nine Flaming Dragon Array that I have laid out in this Daluo Blazing Pool. And, you must do this alone.” If you fail to break through it, don’t even think of coming out. I’ll send someone else for the experience of the Dragon-Phoenix Rift.”
“Nine-Nine Flaming Dragon Array?” Mu Chen froze, glancing at Bing Xin and the other commanders. He could see clearly that they, too, were shocked, as they stared at him with pity and doubt in their eyes.
“What’s that?” Mu Chen could sense that it was not something good, but he could only grit his teeth and ask.
“That was an obstacle trial that the Dominator had personally set up. Generally speaking, if anyone in the army could overcome it alone, he or she would be qualified to be promoted to the role of Commander. However, only a handful of people have been able to break through it over the years.” Bing Xin pursed her red lips, seeming to be gloating a little.
The corners of Mu Chen’s mouth could not help but twitch, his thoughts starting to swirl in his mind…
So, this was the trial to select the Commanders of Daluo Celestial Army. According to his estimate, this so-called “Nine-Nine Flaming Dragon Array” was probably difficult to overcome, even by Fourth Grade Sovereigns. However, Mandela set this as a condition for him to leave, which seemed extremely harsh…
Even if there had not been any conflict between him and Mandela, Mu Chen would have still wondered if she was deliberately trying to toy with him.
“What? You don’t dare?” Mandela’s big golden eyes stared at Mu Chen. She then said meaningfully, “If you don’t have the courage and confidence, then later, when you meet some of your competitors, I can hardly believe that you could have any chance of winning.”
Mu Chen froze. As he looked at Mandela, he understood the hidden implications in her words. She had once told him that there might be other talented people in the world, who had also gained great opportunities to practice the Great Solar Undying Body. However, there was only one Primordial Immortal Body in the world, and if he wanted to succeed in the end, he would naturally clash with another opponent, who also had the same chance…
Mu Chen could only imagine how terrifying that kind of opponent would be, which was definitely unlike the kind of relatively easy competition he had met so far. Under the gaze of Mandela’s golden eyes, Mu Chen nodded gently.
In this world, power was not so easy to obtain, and if one wanted to achieve something, they naturally had to give up something in exchange. Ordinary people could only see the dazzling trajectory of his take-off, but they never knew the hardships and training he had undergone in order to achieve those brilliant performances.
When the four Commanders, including Tie Shan and Bing Xin, saw that Mu Chen dared to agree, they couldn’t help but be even more surprised. However, their eyes held a more relaxed gaze now, as they were also more than a little impressed by Mu Chen’s courage. After all, not many people had the courage to rush into the “Nine-Nine Flaming Dragon Array”!