Chapter 1014 - 122: Contest (Part 2)

The most promising contenders for the slots, Feng Ying, Feng Xuan, and Huang Su, have not yet stepped forward.

Feng Ying gave an awkward smile and said, "Aunt Yi, I don't know either..."

However, before he could finish, Huang Yi interrupted him: "This has nothing to do with you."

After speaking, she turned away from Feng Ying and looked at Chen Mo, saying, "Sorry, I didn't expect this either. You should withdraw from the competition, don't worry, I'll find another way to help you break through to the Spirit Platform Extreme Realm."

Initially, Huang Yi was only advocating for Chen Mo to qualify for the competition, winning or losing was not her concern, and she wouldn't interfere with Chen Mo's path thereafter.

But now, with Feng Hong causing trouble, Huang Yi's temper flared as well, she was determined to help Chen Mo break through to the Spirit Platform Extreme Realm.

It is known that in the Celestial Star Realm, the Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit is not the only fruit that can help someone break through to the Spirit Platform Extreme Realm.

However, now obtaining the Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit is relatively easier.

Feng Ying had turned his back to avoid letting his jealousy be discovered, while a shadow flickered in his eyes.

Once he calmed his emotions, he turned back and said to Huang Yi, "Aunt Yi, rest assured, I will help the young benefactor secure a spot."

The rules don't say you can't help someone capture the column.

Huang Yi ignored Feng Ying's goodwill and looked at Chen Mo, seeking his opinion.

"Fairy Yi, Young Master Feng Ying, thank you both for your kindness, I appreciate it, but I would like to give it a try," said Chen Mo.

Huang Yi gave Chen Mo a deep look, deciding that even if Chen Mo was eliminated, she would find another way.

Feng Ying didn't speak, though he smiled, inwardly he already harbored resentment toward Chen Mo.

...

"Vajra Indestructible Hand."

"Thunderclaw!"

"Double Shadow Spear..."

The scene had devolved into a melee, with mighty spiritual power surging in all directions, yet the martial field was protected by an array. Whenever spiritual power threatened to shoot out of the martial field, an invisible barrier blocked it.

The rule prohibited the use of magical treasures, so all the weapons they used were merely mortal grade.

Before long, half of the hourglass's time had passed.

Yet, Feng Ying, Feng Xuan, Huang Su, Chen Mo, and others, had not yet entered the fray.

They all had discovered a loophole in the rules.

The victory condition of the rules was being one of the three standing on the columns after half an hour, granting entry to the Jade Secret Realm.

Therefore, they should only step in when the time was near, to capture a spot, instead of wasting strength and being targeted now.

Many shared this thought.

As time ticked by, only half an incense stick's worth of time remained.

Still, no one stood atop the three columns in the arena.

For anyone to go up now would face public attack, without absolute strength, they'd only get beaten.

"Fairy Yi, I'm going,"

Chen Mo smiled, cupped his hand to Huang Yi, then lightly tapped his toes, swiftly darting toward the right jade column in the arena as fast as lightning.

Chen Mo's sudden appearance on the field caught everyone off guard, allowing him to easily claim a column.

But this was only temporary.

Once in the arena realized someone was on a column, especially an outsider, they stopped fighting each other and streamed spiritual power attacks toward Chen Mo.

The ferocity and intensity of the attacks deterred Chen Mo from confronting them head-on. Instead, he used the Wandering Dragon Step, leaving residual shadows above the column, his foot never leaving the top.

"Such a fast body technique!"

The onlookers outside the arena were surprised by Chen Mo's body technique.

Their knowledge about Chen Mo was limited; they only knew he was called Chen Mo and hailed from the Land of Spiritual Extinction.

Just as city folks tend to look down on country people, the Land of Spiritual Extinction was considered even less than rural.

So, even though Chen Mo was brought by Huang Yi, they regarded him with scorn and disdain.

Thus, when Chen Mo showcased such a graceful body technique, it was unexpected.

"5th Layer of the Spirit Platform!"

Feng Ying, Feng Xuan, Huang Su, and others, upon seeing Chen Mo in action, realized his cultivation level and were somewhat surprised.

To reach this level in the environment of the Land of Spiritual Extinction?

However, the arrogance of noble family members prevented them from taking Chen Mo too seriously.

There were many in their generation who were at the 5th Layer of the Spirit Platform.

For Feng Ying, Feng Xuan, and Huang Su, if not aiming to break the Spirit Platform Extreme Realm, they could have already entered the Third Realm.

"Seems this outsider has some strength."

A young lady flew from outside the arena, heading straight for Chen Mo, lightly laughing, "Let me see your skill."

"It's Huang Lingling!"

"Looks like Chen Mo is about to be pushed off, Huang Lingling's strength ranks just below Feng Ying, Feng Xuan, and Huang Su."

"..."

Perceiving the rush of wind approaching, Chen Mo glanced over, focusing not on anything else but on the opponent's forehead.

"139703."

"Take this!"

When Huang Lingling judged the distance to be just right, she extended a white jade hand, her pupils suddenly turning sharp, and several of her fingers, like blades, sliced through the air, swiftly aiming at Chen Mo's throat.

"Sky-Splitting Finger, Huang Lingling starts with the Sky-Splitting Finger, aiming for a one-strike victory."

The Sky-Splitting Finger was the Eagle Owl Race's innate Divine Power, familiar to everyone present.

Facing Huang Lingling's assault, Chen Mo's eyes narrowed, tightly following the finger wind that cut through the air toward him. At an arms length away, he suddenly struck out, shattering the attacking finger wind with a forceful punch.

Chen Mo stood firmly on the column, unmoving.

"Whizz, whizz, whizz!"

However, Huang Lingling was no idle character; she wasn't startled by her failed attack and instead smiled faintly. Her fingers danced, unleashing a fierce storm of finger winds, raining down on Chen Mo.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

Chen Mo matched move for move, meeting Huang Lingling's fierce onslaught. His fists struck out in quick succession, forming a series of punch shadows that dissolved the incoming finger winds.

To the onlookers, these fist shadows resembled Chen Mo having hundreds of hands.

"Hiss."

Those outside were already feeling a stir of astonishment. An outsider from the Land of Spiritual Extinction could actually withstand Huang Lingling's onslaught.

Huang Lingling was also a bit surprised; she thought she should've gone earlier. With little time left and unable to win at once, she planned to switch targets.

As her gaze swept across, seeing the other two columns were already claimed by Feng Ying and Huang Su, she chose to refocus her efforts on Chen Mo.

She understood Feng Ying and Huang Su's strength well, so in her mind, Chen Mo seemed the easier target.

"Quick battle and resolution…"

Huang Lingling also noticed others eyeing this side eagerly.

"Phoenix's Cry Soaring in the Sky!"

With a cold shout, a rich colorful glow suddenly erupted from Huang Lingling's body, enveloping her. Within the glow, her delicate body trembled, and a pair of colorful phoenix wings spread out behind her back.

Simultaneously, overwhelming spiritual power surged from her, manifesting into a gigantic bird beast apparition in the sky behind her.

That beast was the Divine Phoenix.

However, the phoenix bloodline within Huang Lingling was too thin to reach further.

Huang Lingling's aura spiked instantly, a powerful pressure enveloping Chen Mo.

142089.

Chen Mo focused on Huang Lingling's forehead, where a red number was displayed. Despite her intimidating appearance, her power level did not faze him.

"No more playing with her."

Chen Mo murmured to himself.

Indeed, he had been toying with Huang Lingling.

If he were serious, he could send Huang Lingling flying with a single strike.

Yet this was, after all, their domain.

Hearing the murmurs around, Huang Lingling's strength was reputedly among the top in her generation.

If he defeated her in one move, it would be humiliating for her.

Chen Mo didn't want to make enemies, thus he performed alongside Huang Lingling, all while dragging out the time.