Chapter 747: Unstoppable Momentum!
At the base of the Challenge Platform, Xiao Ze noticed Qing Yanjing's pale complexion. Her repeated use of high level formations and the intense battles had clearly taken a toll on her mental energy.
After all, constructing high level grandmaster formations was no trivial task it demanded immense focus and spiritual power.
With a flick of his wrist, Xiao Ze retrieved a bottle of pills and handed it to her. "These are calming and restorative pills. They'll help you recover your energy, Teacher Qing Yanjing."
Qing Yanjing accepted the pills and popped one into her mouth without hesitation. Despite the brief time they had spent together, their bond had grown close enough that she saw no need for formalities.
A Spot on the Leaderboard
At that moment, the previously dormant leaderboard suddenly flared with golden light, projecting a radiant spiritual screen into the air.
"What's this?" Xiao Ze turned to look as characters appeared on the screen:
"Claim your place on the leaderboard!"
"Teacher Qing Yanjing, it's time to leave your name! You've made it onto the leaderboard!" Xiao Ze exclaimed with a smile.
After consuming the pill, Qing Yanjing's color improved, her pale cheeks regaining their rosy hue. With a gentle wave of her hand, she inscribed elegant spiritual characters onto the glowing screen.
In an instant, the leaderboard radiated an intense golden light as her name ascended rapidly, stopping at the fifth position:
"Qing Yanjing, Upper Earthly Supreme, Level 84."
Another screen appeared beneath her name:
"As a top five challenger, you are eligible for one round of Spiritual Energy Refinement."
Both Xiao Ze and Qing Yanjing were stunned by the announcement.
"Only the top five challengers are granted this refinement? This privilege must be extremely rare," Xiao Ze remarked, awed.
Qing Yanjing pondered briefly before asking the screen, "Can I claim it later?"
The characters on the screen shifted: "Yes. Simply press your hand against the leaderboard and infuse spiritual energy to begin the refinement."
Satisfied, Qing Yanjing smiled. She had decided to wait until Xiao Ze could join her for the refinement.
Turning to Xiao Ze, she produced a bronze scroll and handed it to him. "Here, this is the formation diagram for the Divine Elephant Suppression Array. It's yours."
"Wait, aren't you supposed to test me on it first?" Xiao Ze asked, surprised.
"Isn't the Challenge Platform the perfect testing ground?" she replied with a laugh. Pointing to the leaderboard, she teased, "Now, go and challenge the platform! Everyone in the top five except me is a perfection level Earthly Supreme. Hurry up and join me up here!"
Her generosity warmed Xiao Ze's heart. High level grandmaster formations were immensely valuable, yet she had given it to him without hesitation.
With a respectful nod, Xiao Ze leaped onto the platform.
Breaking Through the Levels
Boom!
The first spiritual figure appeared as Xiao Ze stepped onto the platform, but it barely had time to take form before a flick of his finger reduced it to pure spiritual energy. He absorbed the energy without pause and moved to the next level.
Qing Yanjing watched his seamless progress, her eyes shining with admiration. She had no doubt that Xiao Ze's performance would equal or surpass her own. The only question was, how far could he go?
Xiao Ze's pace was relentless, and in no time, he reached the 61st level the first of the Lower Earthly Supreme challenges.
Standing in the center of the platform, he launched a single punch, his immense physical strength shattering the spiritual figure instantly. The spiritual energy released from the defeat surged into him, and without hesitation, he advanced again.
Qing Yanjing was taken aback by his sheer efficiency. She realized she had overlooked his physical prowess, likely because his brilliance as a formation master and battle strategist had overshadowed it.
Now, it was clear: Xiao Ze's body was a force to be reckoned with. Against his raw physical power, the spiritual figures of Lower Earthly Supremes were utterly helpless, crumbling like fragile clay.
For most cultivators, defeating Lower Earthly Supremes required careful strategies or significant effort. Yet Xiao Ze swept through them as if they were nothing.
The Strength of Xiao Ze
As Xiao Ze climbed past the 70th level and reached the Upper Earthly Supreme challenges, his pace slowed slightly but remained steady.
His physical strength stemmed not only from his golden tier body refinement talent but also from the combined power of the Nine Colored Sky Devouring Python and Dragon Phoenix Bloodline. These traits had pushed his physicality to an extreme where even divine beasts would be hard pressed to match him.
Even for Upper Earthly Supremes, facing Xiao Ze's punches was like facing a catastrophe.
Watching from below, Qing Yanjing couldn't help but murmur, "Xiao Ze's body is practically invincible for his level… He's stronger than a divine beast!"
Eventually, Xiao Ze reached the 81st level. Stopping briefly at the edge of the platform, he took out the bronze scroll Qing Yanjing had given him, reviewing the details of the Divine Elephant Suppression Array.
His mind replayed the scenes of Qing Yanjing constructing the array, and confidence grew in his eyes.
Waving his sleeve, he sent a cascade of spiritual seals into the air, attempting the formation.
Crack!
The formation shattered as a surge of energy rippled across the platform. Yet, while Qing Yanjing had been injured by a similar backlash, Xiao Ze remained unmoved. His robust physique absorbed the shock without issue.
Calmly, Xiao Ze closed his eyes, reviewing his mistakes and comparing them against Qing Yanjing's prior attempts and the scroll's instructions. Moments later, his eyes reopened, filled with resolve.
Qing Yanjing watched anxiously, silently rooting for his success. If Xiao Ze could master the formation, it would grant him a powerful tool against the perfection level Earthly Supreme figures.
Success
This time, Xiao Ze's movements were flawless. As the formation solidified, a thunderous roar echoed across the platform, accompanied by an ancient aura.
A colossal divine elephant emerged, its every step radiating the power to suppress all creation.
"He did it!" Qing Yanjing exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with joy.
The Divine Elephant charged forward, exuding an aura of primal dominance as it faced the spiritual figure at the center of the platform.
(Chapter End)
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