Chapter 1057 (1/2)

Chapter 1057: Close at Hand

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Silence loomed over the vast altar. Everyone stared blankly at the young figure who was standing in the square.

Although the spiritual energy surrounding him grew weaker, he still looked calm. Both his eyes were pitch dark, appearing inscrutable.

At this time, the top powers regarded this Grade Seven Sovereign human being with reverence, due to his formidable strength. In the beginning, no one thought that Mu Chen had any chance of winning against Bai Ming. As such, they only cast pitiful looks towards Mu Chen.

But, the truth was, Mu Chen was neither stupid nor arrogant. In fact, he actually did have the necessary ability. Their eyes were simply not sharp enough to recognize this fact.

“This lad is deep.” After the prolonged silence, someone finally spoke up.

Having only the strength of a Grade Seven Sovereign, he could still beat Bai Ming, who was a Grade Eight Sovereign, with a Quasi-Divine Artifact. The most important factor was that Mu Chen possessed the Super Power Art.

With such trump cards at his disposal, everyone finally understood why Mu Chen was so fearless when facing Bai Ming. The Phoenix Clan’s top powers, especially Bai Bin, were also dumbfounded by this. Bai Bin could not believe the scene in front of him.

Blood-soaking, lifeless, huge phoenix…

Chi Hongwu stood by the side, her lips wide-open. An expression of utter disbelief covered her pretty face. After a while, she rubbed her eyes and finally murmured, “Bai Ming was defeated.”

She knew that Bai Ming was the clear loser this time around. With so many people witnessing the battle, Bai Ming’s reputation would be tarnished when the news got back to the Ice Phoenix Clan.

After all, every elder in the Ice Phoenix Clan was prideful and arrogant. If they found out that Bai Ming had lost to a human being of a Grade Seven Sovereign level, they would be very disappointed. Then, all of the cultivation resources might be curbed. Thus, Bai Ming’s very future was at stake.

While the rest of the top powers were shocked by the outcome, Nine Nether was the first to regain her senses. She looked at Mu Chen, then immediately threw Ink Blade an eye signal and flit out into the square. They landed around Mu Chen, protecting him in from both sides.

Mu Chen had apparently depleted a great amount of energy, which is why Nine Nether had gone to his aid in the first place. But, her worry turned out to be unnecessary.

In fact, everyone was looking up at Mu Chen with awe and respect, as even though Mu Chen had depleted most of his energy to less than 30%, he had set himself as a god and hero in their minds. As such, they would not dare to have any ill-intentions towards him.

Mu Chen felt relieved when he saw his friends coming to his aid. He immediately sat down and adjusted his disordered spiritual energy. Mu Chen surprised even himself when he had executed the Self-sacrificing Demonic Fist!

He had been trying to figure out the daunting killing methods of the Self-sacrificing Demonic Fist every day. But until then, he had been unable to display its real strength.

Previously, he had sensed the extreme danger that the ultimate offense of Bai Ming emitted. The threat sparked him off, causing him to give up on evading it. This decision to face the danger without any reservations fit the principles of the Self-sacrificing Demonic Fist perfectly. Thus, he had chosen it and displayed it successfully.

Mu Chen smiled with delight. He knew that, after this battle, he now had a deeper understanding of the Self-sacrificing Demonic Fist. With more coordination in the future, he would be able to use it in an even more skillful and efficient manner. As for the Super Power Art, it was incomparable to ordinary art. The imposing manner it displayed was good enough to stun everyone as well.

When Mu Chen was quietly meditating, Bai Bin and the rest finally snapped back from their states of initial shock. They took a look at Mu Chen from afar with fear, then quickly made their ways outside of the altar.

Lying in the pool of blood, Bai Ming had transformed back to his human form. Looking pathetic, he had his eyes closed, so no one had any idea if he was dead or alive. But, it was clear that he had sustained severe injuries.

Bai Bin and the rest quickly picked him up and carried him back to the altar. This time around, they dared not go near Mu Chen. Although they were the prestigious clan members from the Ice Phoenix Clan, any amount of prestige would still lose to the cold, hard fist!