Translator: CinderTL
Since the start of the Great Stellar War, the rankings from tenth to hundredth place had fluctuated repeatedly.
Yet one position remained unchanged: first place.
Zhou Kun! The undisputed leader of the Great Stellar War Ranking.
His initial realm had already reached the peak of the seventh breakthrough, a realm he had cultivated for many years.
"Zhou Family, Zhou Kun?" Jiang Ye calmly observed.
Before the Great Stellar War began, Qiu Cang had provided a list of opponents requiring special attention.
Zhou Kun's name was among them!
Even among those at the peak of the seventh breakthrough, Zhou Kun stood out as exceptionally formidable—a seasoned veteran of the seventh breakthrough realm.
In this year's Great Stellar War, he was considered a strong contender for the top five.
"Since you know my name," Zhou Kun, the white-robed man, said with a faint smile, "you should understand that you are no match for me."
"Hand over the beast core."
"I might let your friends leave unharmed," Zhou Kun added casually.
"What if I refuse?" Jiang Ye asked, his expression remaining calm.
"Refuse? That's fine too."
"Even if you hand over the beast core, I won't let you leave," Zhou Kun said with a smile. "Jiang Ye, you killed Zhou Biao. I must demand justice for him."
His confidence was unwavering, and he made no attempt to conceal his true motives.
Hearing this, Song Gang, Song Xuan, and the others' expressions darkened.
It was clear that Zhou Kun had come specifically for Jiang Ye.
Just then, a fierce gust of wind swept through the area, accompanied by a powerful aura rapidly approaching.
"Hmm?"
Jiang Ye and Zhou Kun both turned toward the source of the disturbance.
A streak of flowing light streaked across the sky, descending swiftly and transforming into a figure clad in a white dress, her beauty breathtaking.
"Senior Sister?" Jiang Ye exclaimed in surprise. Chen Zilu's figure was exquisitely proportioned, her breasts full and firm. Perhaps due to her advanced realm, her aura was even more captivating than before.
"Chen Zilu?" Zhou Kun frowned slightly.
He recognized her immediately: Chen Zilu, ranked twelfth on the Great Stellar War Ranking!
Why is she here? A flicker of apprehension flashed in Zhou Kun's eyes.
He wasn't afraid of Jiang Ye or Chen Zilu individually. But if they joined forces, they would pose a formidable challenge.
"Jiang Ye, I'll handle him."
Chen Zilu's voice echoed in Jiang Ye's mind: "Don't fight him. You might get injured."
Her concern wasn't about Jiang Ye's ability to win.
The main reason was that Jiang Ye still had a crucial battle against Zhou Xingkong looming.
An injury here would severely hinder his chances in that upcoming clash.
"Senior sister, there's no need to worry," Jiang Ye said with a smile. "Let me test him first. I want to see the strength of the number one ranked fighter."
"If I can't handle him, you can step in."
He spoke truthfully.
Throughout the Great Stellar War, Jiang Ye had never faced an opponent ranked in the top ten. This was his first time.
While he possessed absolute confidence in his own abilities, he was far from arrogant.
With Chen Zilu watching his back, Jiang Ye could fight without reservations.
"...Alright," Chen Zilu said, gritting her teeth.
Though logic told her Jiang Ye had little chance against Zhou Kun, she chose to unconditionally trust him in this moment.
Their exchange was instantaneous.
Boom!
Jiang Ye took a step forward and soared into the sky.
"Zhou Kun, I've come to challenge you!" Jiang Ye declared loudly, his aura erupting.
"Choosing to face me alone?" Zhou Kun chuckled.
If Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu had joined forces, Zhou Kun might have felt some apprehension.
But now? He felt no fear whatsoever.
"Then let's fight," Zhou Kun roared, a terrifying aura erupting from his body, completely engulfing heaven and earth.
Although the civilization ruins had unified everyone's realm to the early seventh breakthrough, Zhou Kun's aura was overwhelming, as if a divinity were unleashing its might.
"So powerful."
"Damn it, we're completely suppressed," Song Gang, Li Chao, and the others paled, finding themselves unable to move.
The sheer foundation of a peak seventh breakthrough expert was now on full display.
Even with their realms equalized, Zhou Kun could instantly suppress Song Gang, Song Xuan, and the others.
At that moment, a fragrant aura wafted through the air.
Like a spring breeze turning into rain, it instantly relieved the oppressive atmosphere, making Song Gang, Song Xuan, and the others feel lighter.
"Is that Chen Zilu?" Song Gang looked up, his eyes flashing with surprise.
"Junior Sister Zilu was only at the fifth breakthrough, right? How can she be this strong?" Song Xuan, Li Chao, and the others were equally astonished.
Chen Zilu's white dress fluttered in the wind, carrying with it a fragrant breeze.
She ignored the commotion behind her, her delicate face fixed on the sky with grave concern. If Jiang Ye were to face any danger, she would intervene without hesitation.
On the battlefield:
"So this is the peak of the seventh breakthrough?"
"Impressive indeed," Jiang Ye observed calmly.
The aura Zhou Kun unleashed made even him feel a slight discomfort.
But that was all.
Whoosh! Jiang Ye channeled the mysteries of fire, gathering vast amounts of energy to form a blazing long spear.
Boom!
Moving like lightning, Jiang Ye charged toward Zhou Kun in an instant, unleashing the spear in a thunderous strike.
Whoosh! The spear slashed through the air, summoning an endless sea of fire that engulfed Zhou Kun below.
"Break!" Zhou Kun summoned a longsword and slashed upward.
Boom!
The spear and sword clashed violently. Zhou Kun felt a terrifying force surge through him, his body trembling slightly, yet he refused to yield ground.
"He truly masters the mysteries of fire."
"His mastery surpasses the late-stage seventh breakthrough, but falls short of the peak." A flicker of doubt crossed Zhou Kun's eyes. "How could Zhou Biao have been killed by him?"
In Zhou Kun's eyes, Zhou Biao had been a peerless figure among late-stage seventh breakthrough cultivators.
Only a peak seventh breakthrough expert could have possibly defeated him.
Boom!
In a flash, Jiang Ye charged forward again, his fiery long spear tearing through the void, unleashing a boundless sea of flames that engulfed hundreds of miles.
"Not bad," Zhou Kun remarked, clad in white robes and wielding his sword with effortless grace, completely unfazed by the inferno. "But unfortunately, it's still not enough."
With a sudden flourish, he unleashed hundreds of sword strikes in less than a tenth of a second. Each strike shattered the void, posing a lethal threat even to late-stage seventh breakthrough experts.
In an instant, countless sword beams descended, completely enveloping Jiang Ye.
Whoosh! Jiang Ye swept his spear horizontally, channeling the mysteries of fire combined with stellar energy to unleash overwhelming power, obliterating every sword beam in its path.
Clang! Clang! Clang! The two clashed fiercely, exchanging over a hundred blows in the blink of an eye.
The shockwaves from their battle tore apart the earth for hundreds of miles around.
This terrifying spectacle left Song Gang, Song Xuan, and the others pale with shock.
"Incredible!"
"Jiang Ye is actually holding his own against Zhou Kun, the number one ranked fighter?"
"Amazing!" Song Gang, Li Chao, and the others were utterly stunned.
Only Chen Zilu remained solemn, her beautiful face tense as she continued to watch the battlefield intently.
(End of the Chapter)
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