Xianxia: I Built the Heavenly Secret Pavilion; All People Worships Me (Patreon)

Chapter 85: Let the Battle Begin

The white jade carriage, towering dozens of dozen foot high, resembled a small mountain, suspended in the void.

Within the carriage, curtains fluttered, and twelve white-robed maidens walked out, standing side by side in midair.

Each one was stunning, captivating everyone's gaze.

"What a grand display!" someone scoffed. But many others were excited. "Is the Jade Virtue Holy Son going to make an appearance?"

The next moment, a man with a jade-like countenance, hands behind his back, stepped out of the carriage.

With each step he took, covering a hundred dozen foot distance, lotus flowers of the Great Dao bloomed beneath his feet with a light tap on the empty air.

Just based on this display, it furrowed some brows.

It seemed that the Jade Virtue Holy Son was indeed formidable.

Such a person not yet on the Heavenly Genius Ranking seemed a bit unreasonable.

"Today's battle is likely to be a tough one," a genius said solemnly.

Currently, neither side had made a move, but the aura emanating from the Jade Virtue Holy Son was clearly at the Peak of the Nirvana Realm, on par with Ye Chen.

Both had powerful forces backing them.

With abundant cultivation resources, their confrontation might take days before a victor emerged.

"Heh!" A man with a proud demeanor, exuding vitality, boldly declared, "Today, the Jade Virtue Holy Son will surely triumph! Although Ye Chen has the backing of the Imperial Clan, his own strength is just so-so."

This man was also a genius but had not yet made it onto the Heavenly Genius Ranking.

Naturally, he harbored some disdain for those on the list.

Today, the Jade Virtue Holy Son represented all of them, challenging the second-ranked genius on the list, and they were certain to support the Jade Virtue Holy Son.

"He can't even step onto the Heavenly Genius Ranking, and he dares to vie with Brother Ye?" Someone nearby scoffed.

This person was Xu You, ranked ninety-seventh on the Heavenly Genius Ranking.

Despite his lower position, he still wouldn't allow others to disrespect the list.

In the past, it was understandable, but today was different.

With so many human geniuses present, if you didn't have a ranking, sorry, we're not on the same level.

"The Heavenly Genius Ranking is out, the Jade Virtue Holy Son takes the lead, challenging the authority of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. It seems he truly has extraordinary abilities; among his peers, he can be considered outstanding!" a Holy Lord-level figure whispered.

"The Jade Virtue Holy Land has stood for millions of years without falling. The Holy Son they've cultivated is not to be underestimated," nodded someone nearby.

"Perhaps the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion overlooked the Jade Virtue Holy Son," someone hesitated.

"That's unlikely. The name of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is well-known. It is said that both Ren Qingtu and Yang Qiu, who became Saints, received guidance from the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. How could such a figure overlook someone?" Another voiced a different opinion.

"Let's not argue, the two geniuses are about to start!" A Holy Lord-level figure spoke, and immediately, countless people tacitly turned their gazes towards the arena.

The Jade Virtue Holy Son, graceful and elegant, lightly swayed a folding fan, his hair dancing like a celestial being.

Landing on the white jade platform, he gently bowed and said: "Brother Ye, it's been a long time!"

"Fight!" Ye Chen opened his eyes, countless symbols appearing in his pupils.

He slowly stood up, surging blood energy sweeping in all directions, transforming into a sea of crimson that engulfed the heavens and earth.

Zheng! 

A clear sound resonated. A blood-red spear, forming an arc of light like lightning, landed in Ye Chen's hands.

Its sharp aura cut through the void. Ye Chen wasted no words; he was ready to strike immediately.

"Hmm?" The Jade Virtue Holy Son furrowed his brows slightly, feeling a bit displeased.

As the Jade Virtue Holy Son, he took the initiative to greet, but Ye Chen, instead of acknowledging, declared war right away.

It seemed Ye Chen didn't regard him highly.

"Well, let's fight then!" The Jade Virtue Holy Son pointed his folding fan into the void, turning it into a sparkling longsword.

It was crystal clear and emitted a bone-chilling coldness the moment it appeared.

Seeing this sword, many people's expressions turned solemn.

Clearly, the Jade Virtue Holy Son came prepared.

His weapon was also at the Heavenly Transformation Grade.

Clang!

The Jade Virtue Holy Son wielded the sword, divine light flickering.

A slash cut through the void, and several sword lights interweaved, slashing towards Ye Chen.

He took the initiative!

The sword lights were like rainbows, like a river hanging upside down.

Even Heavenly Transformation Realm individuals couldn't help but furrow their brows.

The Jade Virtue Holy Son's strength exceeded their expectations!

"Is that all?" Ye Chen spoke, a long roar echoing.

Mountains and rivers trembled; if not for the formation on the jade platform, many would have been shattered.

Boom! 

The earth shook. Ye Chen suddenly stepped forward, his blood-red spear bursting with bloodlight, spreading like a sea of corpses and blood.

With a single thrust, the world turned upside down!

This spear overshadowed everything, casting a red halo over all.

Many people, even through the formation, felt breathless.

It was too terrifying! It didn't seem like the strength a young generation could unleash!

Boom! 

The spear and sword lights collided, obliterating everything.

Chaos of True Qi blocked the view, making it impossible for people to see the scene.

Bang! 

Another loud noise.

Many hearts skipped a beat as they witnessed a splash of poignant blood blossoming in the arena.

Whose blood was it? Ye Chen's or the Jade Virtue Holy Son's? Did they determine the victor so quickly?

Dong! 

A figure rushed out, half of his body covered in blood, holding a bloody sword.

His body showed numerous cracks, suffering unimaginable injuries.

"It's the Jade Virtue Holy Son!" Someone exclaimed.