Appears. How powerful could a Nine-Turn Dou Zun be?
Chen Guan hadn't been able to articulate this question before, but now he had some idea.
In his eyes, if Nine-Turn Dou Zun were truly categorized, they could be divided into several levels.
The first level was those like Hun Yu, who were already below the Nine-Turn level, forcibly ascending through the power of clan crests and other secret techniques.
The second level was those who had truly
reached the Nine-Turn level. The third level was those like him and Gu Xun'er, who were already confident of reaching Half-Saint status, lacking only the time to break through.
According to some of the novels Chen Guan had read, they could already be considered Half-Step Half-Saints...
Of course, there was no such distinction in the Dou Qi Continent.
Hun Yu felt resentful. He felt that if Chen Guan hadn't experienced the legendary hundred reincarnations within the ancient Bodhi tree, he would never have been his match.
But now, everything had reversed.
The disparity was unbearable.
Chen Guan didn't care what Soul Jade thought. Determined to strike while he was weak, he swung his long sword fiercely. A blazing blade light emanated, its heat laced with an extreme edge. With lightning speed, it slashed towards Soul Jade.
Seeing Chen Guan's renewed attack, Soul Jade gritted its teeth and fought tooth and nail. Black mist surged within its body, instantly transforming into ferocious black mist beasts. Howling wildly, they lunged at the blade light, hoping to weaken it and protect themselves.
The idea was sound, but the gap was too great.
"Swish!"
Like a crushing blow, the blazing blade light passed through, instantly disintegrating all the black mist beasts that encountered it into smoke, then vaporized by the terrifying heat.
This scene was like the powerlessness of a tiny human facing a natural disaster.
Soul Jade refused to sit still and wait for death. Seeing it couldn't stop the blade's radiance, it retreated violently, rapidly forming hand seals. A strange, pitch-black portal suddenly appeared before it, and layers of shields emerged from its surroundings.
"Swish!"
Finally, the blade's radiance landed on the seemingly ordinary portal.
The portal trembled slightly, then suddenly expanded, swallowing the blade's radiance.
Just as the onlookers marveled, believing Soul Jade had averted the danger, the pitch-black portal suddenly trembled violently, emitting a humming sound. Finally, before everyone's eyes, it completely exploded!
Crackling!
The portal shattered, and layers of shields tore through it, revealing the horrified Soul Jade behind it.
"Puff!"
The blade's radiance swept through Soul Jade, but this time, its power finally exhausted, it slowly dissipated.
Even so, the final burst of power was not to be underestimated. It instantly shattered the black Dou Qi emanating from the Soul Jade, sending a fiery, sharp wind blasting through its body.
"Puff!"
Soul Jade's face paled, and he spat out large mouthfuls of crimson blood. His body was flung backward, slamming heavily onto the edge of the void.
"Ahem..."
He trembled as he climbed to his feet, a perverse, manic grin plastered across his face.
"Chen Guan, you can't kill me! Hahaha! You're the only one who'll die today!"
The kid was even talking nonsense.
Seeing Soul Jade's demeanor, the group of neutral warriors in the distance shook their heads inwardly, lacking any sympathy. They were also grateful that he had stopped in time, otherwise they would have perished even faster.
Chen Guan, however, suddenly realized something and glanced towards the ancient Bodhi tree.
Sure enough!
"Buzz..."
The ancient Bodhi tree, which had been standing tall in the space, suddenly hummed, and soon, the space itself was rippled with vibrations.
This was a sign of impending collapse!
The ancient Bodhi tree was leaving.
Sensing the spatial anomaly, all the onlookers abandoned their curiosity and gathered towards the center of the space, vigilantly surveying their surroundings. Faintly, they could see cracks appearing in the distance, poised to shatter at any moment. This was the ancient Bodhi tree's strange dimension, utterly different from the outside world. If swept into it, even a Dou Zun-level warrior would be in grave trouble.
Hun Yu, judging Chen Guan by his own experience, was certain that he wouldn't risk continuing his attack. People like them often prioritized themselves over others.
He had already been defeated today. Even if he refused to admit it, in Chen Guan's mind, he was probably no longer a threat, and there was no need to risk himself for him.
If he were Chen Guan, he would definitely have made the same choice.
However, his understanding of Chen Guan was too one-sided, overlooking a crucial point:
the relationship between Chen Guan and the ancient Bodhi tree!
Anyone could be injured, except Chen Guan. The ancient Bodhi tree would undoubtedly deliver him intact.
Undeterred, Chen Guan flashed and struck with a palm.
Hun Yu's smile froze. He was no match for his opponent, let alone one already severely injured and caught off guard. By the time he tried to defend himself, it was too late. He watched helplessly as the flaming hand enveloped him.
Boom!
Unable to feel the excruciating pain, Hun Yu's entire body was practically shattered, his consciousness fading.
He wasn't dead yet, but he could clearly feel the life force rapidly draining away.
In this moment of death, Hun Yu felt a sense of fantasy, as if everything was a dream, devoid of any sense of reality.
The scene shifted before his eyes, and finally, he saw Gu Xun'er's face...
"Swish!"
A flash of golden flame pierced his brow, and his consciousness completely dissipated.
Hun Yu was dead...
and everyone saw it in the final moments of the strange space's collapse.
The head-scavenger, Gu Xun'er!
"Buzz, buzz, buzz!"
As the crowd's emotions surged, the vibrations in space grew increasingly violent. Finally, a massive crack suddenly appeared, and a blinding beam of light shot through it.
Following the first crack, more and more cracks appeared in succession. In just a few breaths, the once impenetrable, strange space became riddled with holes. Finally, before everyone's panicked gaze, it exploded.
...
Deep within the ancient, desolate realm.
The ancient Bodhi tree, blotting out the sun and sky, remained unchanged for millennia. A majestic, pure aura permeated the air, no longer threatening as it had been initially. The fresh energy infused the body, like a spring breeze.
A hundred feet beyond the ancient Bodhi tree, numerous figures were scattered, including Hua Wu of the Hua Clan, quietly waiting within.
Suddenly
, the quiet atmosphere was shattered by the sound of wind. Everyone opened their eyes and saw the ancient Bodhi tree erupt with a dazzling emerald green light. Faintly, they could make out several shambling figures trapped within it.
"Sect Master!"
"Clan Leader!"
Calls echoed, their ecstasy palpable as they rushed forward to meet it, the two groups quickly merging.
"Finally out!"
Some powerful individuals who had entered sighed with emotion after seeing the light of day again, still feeling a lingering fear.
Others, like Jiu Feng, immediately cast a veiled, resentful glance at Chen Guan and his group.
Gu Qingyang and the others of the Ancient Clan looked at the lotus-like woman before them with complex, bewildered eyes.
They were very confused. Chen Guan's intention to divert the blame was so obvious that anyone could see that Gu Xun'er only needed to avoid it, and the Soul Jade would still be a dead end. But she did as Chen Guan wished and attacked without hesitation.
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This move was truly baffling to them.
Why was Chen Guan the one who took the spotlight, while the Ancient Clan was left to take the blame?
The Soul Jade was a divine bloodline, highly prized within the Soul Clan. It was foreseeable that the Soul Clan would go even wilder.
"Send a message to the clan,"
Gu Xun'er said coldly without explanation.
Elsewhere, Yun Yun, Ran Qingchen, and the others were conversing with the Hua Zong and Yin Gu elders, while Chen Guan cast his gaze upon the ancient Bodhi tree.
When the last person was thrown out, the immovable Bodhi tree trembled violently. A shimmering green light emanated from its base, transforming the ground into a liquid. The Bodhi tree, following the liquid, slowly eroded the ground.
The tremendous movement drew everyone's attention. Seeing the ancient Bodhi tree plunging underground, many powerful warriors clenched their fists in frustration.
In reality, those still alive had experienced some improvement, a welcome relief.
However, greed is insatiable, and compared to Chen Guanyi's gains, this small gain was nothing.
They wanted more, but there was no way. Once the ancient Bodhi tree was buried, even a Dou Sheng could not find it. Seeing it again would likely be a lifetime away.
"Bodhi, while meditating under the Bodhi tree, two of the Three Treasures appeared at once. It's a shame you didn't get to witness the legendary Bodhicitta."
Some more open-minded warriors shook their heads and lamented, saying that even if they didn't have the opportunity, it would be nice to witness it.
Hearing this, many adjusted their minds and nodded in agreement.
At the front of the team, Chen Guan could feel his heart beating and shook his head slightly, silently lamenting.
In his chest, a green heart, as translucent as emerald jade, hovered.
This was the legendary Bodhicitta!
With it, he had secured a ticket to advancement.
Chen Guan shook his head because he felt that Bodhicitta was a bit extravagant for him.
After a hundred reincarnations, he now had the confidence to achieve a breakthrough to Semi-Sainthood in a single retreat, even without the aid of Bodhicitta.
Therefore, this Bodhicitta could be used to create another Semi-Saint.
Unfortunately, it was like a root root in his heart, impossible to remove.
However, from another perspective, with this Bodhicitta within him, he could continue to advance rapidly after breaking through to Semi-Saint, greatly shortening the time it takes to ascend to Dou Sheng.
That wasn't bad at all!
"Boom!"
Under the gaze of many, the massive trunk of the ancient Bodhi tree finally sank into the ground. With the last ray of emerald green light fading, the view across the grassland suddenly opened up.
A humming sound
spread silently, and the space suddenly twisted like a cage, trapping everyone inside.
"A powerful individual is taking action!"
Many people realized the problem, their expressions changing slightly.
With such courage and the strength to target everyone, the hidden expert must be at least a Semi-Saint!
However, most people weren't particularly worried, their eyes unconsciously turning to Chen Guan.
The greatest beneficiary is currently the most in danger.
Chen Guan also understood this, but his expression remained calm.
After all, this was a foreseeable event, and he had mentally prepared for it.
Looking up, he saw a spatial crack spreading from the sky, forming a pitch-black rift. A faint, overwhelming aura, like a storm, seemed to sweep through the rift.
"A semi-saint, even more powerful than my mother!"
Beside him, Ran Qingchen's face was solemn. The strongest being she had ever encountered was the Lord of the Sound Valley.
And this one was even more powerful. However, what was
slightly strange was that everyone present, including Chen Guan and Gu Xun'er, mobilized their Dou Qi to resist the terrifying aura. Some of the weaker ones even paled, unable to bear it.
Only the three of them, affiliated with the Sound Valley, felt little pressure and even seemed more at ease than Chen Guan and Gu Xun'er.
This was particularly strange.
"The Soul Clan, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan."
Chen Guan stared directly into the spatial crack and revealed the identity of the powerful being hidden within.
"Ahem, you truly have some skills! No wonder the clan values you so highly."
A hoarse, coughing voice echoed, and an old man in gray and white slowly stepped out of the crevice.
The old man was hunched over, leaning on a skeletal cane. His eyes were sunken, and even with a smile on his face, they shone with two faint green glints, giving him a sinister and eerie air. Emerging
, the old man surveyed Chen Guan, then fixed his gaze on Ran Qingchen, lingering on her even longer than Chen Guan did.
A high-level semi-saint!
Sensing his strength, combined with the old man's strange gaze, Chen Guan had a hunchbacked idea of his identity.
"Second Celestial Master of the Soul Clan, Gu You?"
"Haha, it seems you've heard of me, Soul Jade, huh?"
Gu You was about to inquire about the fate of the Soul Jade, but a glance revealed no sign of Soul Jade. The smile faded, and a more serious expression settled on his face.
"Senior Guyou, Brother Hunyu has perished in the Bodhi Ancient Tree dimension. Chen Guan is the culprit. If he hadn't severely injured Brother Hunyu first, Gu Xun'er wouldn't have been able to kill him so easily."
Jiufeng leaped out at the perfect moment, his face filled with grief and indignation. Anyone who didn't know would have thought he and Hunyu had a deep friendship. Jiufeng
wouldn't have wanted to offend the ancient clan if it weren't for the inevitable. But with Chen Guan's rise, and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan in mind, the future of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan was already fraught. He had to find a way out.
Only by completely aligning himself with the Hun Clan could he hope for a chance of survival.
The powerful individual who secretly sealed off the dimension was a member of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan. Upon hearing Jiufeng's words, his brow furrowed, but he didn't ask any questions.
High in the sky, Guyou suddenly pulled a jade pendant from his bosom and closed his eyes.
Meanwhile, Jiufeng kept on talking, doing his utmost to incite hatred towards Chen Guan.
"Senior, you must not let Chen Guan leave. He's obtained many Bodhi seeds and has experienced hundreds of reincarnations. If he escapes today, he will be a grave threat to us in the future!"
"Senior..."
Not long after, Gu You opened his eyes.
Like Chen Guan, he didn't even glance at the frantic Jiu Feng, making the latter look like a clown.
His green eyes flickered between Chen Guan and Gu Xun'er, and Gu You shook his head and sighed softly.
"Originally, I only intended to come to see if anyone had obtained the Three Treasures of Bodhi. I had no particular interest in you. Unfortunately, I can't let you go now."
Just now, he had received news that the Soul Jade had been confirmed dead!
The Soul Clan was deeply shaken by this, and even powerful warriors were on their way. Chen Guan's life or death today was no longer within his control.
(End of Chapter)