616 Xiao Chuhes True Power (1/2)

Seeing that even Gao Changtian also thought very highly of Ye Chen, a lot of people revealed a jealous expression. However, there was obviously nothing they could do about it, since it was not the kind of thing that one could have only by desiring it. Only people with enough power would be highly-valued by them. The strongest warrior right below the top five young warriors was not some small title. As for Xie Baiting, no one would dare to question his power, since he had been the no.1 master level blade artist for a couple of decades now; his power could only be described as unpredictable. Being ranked among the top fifty master level warriors would be an expectation for him already. It was only a question whether all of the top five young warriors could be ranked in as well.

”Time is running out!”

Du Gujue secretly tightened his fist; he had never been this eager to ameliorate his power. They were all young warriors, and even though they could be rather reckless, it would be impossible to stay completely away from the temptation of being rich and famous. The ones who had really lost the passion had already lost their power of competing.

Taking a deep breath, Du Gujue looked extra determined as he glanced at where Ye Chen was standing and said with a loud voice, ”Ye Chen, I will battle you right here in one year. Of course, if you do not show up, I cannot do anything about that either.”

”Eh? Du Gujue is challenging Ye Chen in one year?”

”Judging from the current situation, although Du Gujue and Ye Chen are not as powerful as the top five young warriors, they are approaching the level at an extreme speed. That is quite rare for anyone to accomplish, including warriors like Lan Xieqing, Lin Tian, and the others. They are all very far away from the top five young warriors.”

”It seems like Du Gujue wants to use one year as a deadline for him to get better faster. If he is able to beat Ye Chen, that would mean he has achieved more.”

”The epic battle between the top two monster-like martial geniuses…It should not be that far off from the battles between the top five young warriors.”

”No, I think it might be even more worth watching than that, since a lot of people want to know which level they would grow to in one year's time. Do not forget, they had only reached the Sea of Souls Realm one or two years ago. With one more year worth of time, even if they do not grow to that level, they would be close…very close actually. They might even be able to compete with them.”

”You might actually be right.”

Hearing that Du Gujue wanted to battle with Ye Chen in one year, everyone's just-calmed-down hearts started beating fast again. Countless pairs of eyes looked over at Ye Chen, wanting for him to respond.

Ye Chen said without hesitation, ”I will be here!”

Du Gujue was not someone who should be underestimated; some people got more powerful when competing with stronger people. Ye Chen knew that his growth would only inspire his growth. But, he also really wanted to know if Du Gujue would be able to battle with him. If the latter could, then he knew that his future opponent would very likely be Du Gujue.

”Ye Chen said yes so quickly!”

”Naturally! They are both very powerful warriors. If Ye Chen did not say yes, then it would not be a good look for him.” Everyone discussed fervently.

All of a sudden, a warrior walked out of the crowd. It was indeed one of the top three master level blade artists, ex-member of that group to be more accurate, Shen Qianlang.

Lin Chaonan saw him walk over and said to Xie Baiting, ”It seems like brother Shen could no longer hold it down anymore. This ranking would be a great opportunity for him.”

Xie Baiting said, ”Ah! Well, compared to Bai Wuxue and Xia Houzun, I want to know more about Xiao Chuhe's blade art level to be honest.”

Xie Baiting just had finished talking when Shen Qianlang flew to the center of the lake and said loudly, ”Xiao Chuhe, could I use this opportunity to battle with you?”

He had lost to the latter two years ago, losing his title as one of the top three master level blade artists. Today, he wanted to not only regain his old title, but also prove to the world that he would not accept himself being a mediocre or subordinate warrior, even if it were to one of the top five young warriors.

Xiao Chuhe walked over step by step, ”Alright, my blade intent is at its peak! Since you have come out to challenge me, I will give you a chance.”

The battle between Bai Wuxue and Xia Houzun had already inspired Xiao Chuhe's battle and blade intent, and Shen Qianlang's challenge was right on time.

”These two want to battle as well!” Gao Changtian was intrigued, which was reasonable, since all of the top five young warriors were being watched closely.

”Let's do this!” Xiao Chuhe stood on the surface of the lake, holding his blade in his left hand.

Whoo!

Whoo!

Whoo!

Shen Qianlan slowly breathed in and out, regulating his condition. Xiao Chuhe was definitely one of the fastest growing blade artists. He was challenging the latter not because he had one hundred percent confidence in winning, but because it might be the only chance he would have.

”Wavy Scramble!”

Combined with his breathing, Shen Qianlang looked his best. He was calm and responsible, while the audience was extremely excited. That exploding power was like an endless ocean rising wave after wave, making people scared.

Chin!

As he took out his blade, the water under Shen Qianland's feet suddenly rose up, turning into massive waves and bringing him toward Xiao Chuhe, who was not that far away. A beam of blade light appeared, and the Nine Dragon Lake was no longer calm as it started to pressure Xiao Chuhe.

”Break!” The lake water under Xiao Chuhe continued to stay calm as he yelled once while taking out his long blade, holding it with both his hands and throwing out a blade attack.

Splash!