Chapter 479: 360

Outside the Immortal Ancient Ruins.

Watching the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace and the Six Crown King Ning Chuan locked in combat, the expressions of persons from powers such as the Flame Cloud Cave and Luo Floating True Valley turned strange and indescribable. After gathering their thoughts, their eyes more or less filled with dissatisfaction as they looked at the God Flame Man.

Because whether it was Ning Chuan or the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace, they were closely associated with them. Now, however, due to a few words uttered by the flame-bathing man, they had turned weapons against each other outside the Ten Evil Lairs. Regardless of the winner or loser in the end, the ones who would benefit were the few young men with the Sin Blood coursing their veins.

Despite their dissatisfaction, not a single person from the major Taoist Orthodoxies dared to utter a word, let alone speak ill of others.

They all knew very well that the God Flame Man hailed from Liu Village, was a disciple of that Invincible Supreme, and exhibited such heroic courage. He surely must have gained the favor of that invincible figure. They simply could not afford to provoke him. The competition between the younger generation could be seen as friendly exchange, but if they, senior figures, were to step into the arena, it would bear a completely different significance.

While the various Sect Hierarchs were ruminating, the battle between the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace and Ning Chuan in the center had reached its fever pitch.

Leaves rustled and rocks splintered, a multitude of dazzling runes arose, causing the Heaven and Earth to shake. They transformed into twinkling stars filling the sky. The entire Blue Sky blurred, all that the eye could see was the radiant silver light enveloping the area.

Both being unparalleled geniuses of their time, their confrontations shook the earth and mountains. The majestic peaks surrounding were destroyed by the waves of their battle.

Around them, several young prodigies trembled, feeling both awe and fear, their hearts raced.

Asking themselves, if they were in such a horrifying clash, they would probably be crushed into dust in an instant. The mere collateral energy of this battle was enough to kill them.

They all were in the Godfire Realm, but the real gap seemed as big as a chasm. For a moment, many of the prodigies couldn’t help but feel downhearted.

They all came from minor clans, each of them being the best of the younger generation from their respective powers. They had only heard about the extraordinary young Supremes, heard about their legends and feats, but to hear was not to see, hence they always felt that the reputation exceeded the reality.

But now, witnessing firsthand, they suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness.

This wasn’t a case of reputation exceeding reality, but the reality exceeding reputation!

In this grand contest, on the magnificent road of the Great Taoist pursuit, perhaps they were destined to become a mere backdrop for some beings. Anyone would undoubtedly feel dejected.

Jiang Hui, on the other hand, was watching with an air of boredom.

While the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace was impressive, he still couldn’t compare to Six Crown King Ning Chuan. Despite his relentless attempt to win, he hadn’t been able to draw out the full strength of the Six Crown King. His defeat was only a matter of time.

Just as Jiang Hui’s thoughts settled.

“Clang!”

In the void, a thud as of a steel collision suddenly resounded, like rolling thunder. In the next moment, beneath a sky filled with rune brilliance, a figure was thrown back several tens of meters.

It was the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace.

His hands shook, fissures opening at the tiger’s mouth, with faint traces of blood dripping. The Void Halberd in his hands was so unsteady, it was almost blown out of his grip.

“I have lost!” Unexpectedly, the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace frankly admitted his defeat, gracefully and openly.

“I appreciate the match!” Ning Chuan saluted with a fist.

The next moment

He turned slightly, his gaze falling on Shi Hao.

“Pupils of conflict, an ancient legend said to be invincible. I’ve heard about you long ago, from the Heavenly Fallen Continent. Just didn’t expect you to also be a Sind Blood Descendant. In that case, seems like you too ascended from that barren Lower Realm, right?”

Ning Chuan’s expression remained placid, not changing even for the fact that Shi Hao possessed the Pupils of Conflict.

He was too powerful. Since his birth, no one has been able to injure him, not even the First Generation, the strongest young Supreme of his clan. Even the ancient freaks that kept themselves hidden were nothing in front of him and could only cower.

He was the king among prodigies, unparalleled in the world.

“How about Sin Blood? If I can suppress you with a mere gesture, wouldn’t that prove your bloodline to be inferior?” Stone Toughness spoke coldly.

Behind him, Qin Hao also stepped forward.

Three Stones and Ning Chuan met eyes, uncommonly forming a united front. The air was filled with a gunpowder-like tension, with swords drawn and bows bent, as if they might strike at any moment.

All around, an invisible fluctuation lingered, very exaggerated, rising like a long dragon. It seemed like invisible gusts of wind. Nearby boulders were ground directly into ash. Even thick, vigorous ancient trees were constantly shattering. Prodigies who were spectating kept retreating, fearing being swept up in the fray.

“Hao, we haven’t settled our grudges yet!”

Just then, the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace walked over, swinging the halberd in his hand, pointing it at Shi Hao.

This scene was full of drama. Those who had previously crossed swords and vigorously fought now turned to cociliation, even forming a united front against external threats. This left the spectators stunned momentarily, unable to react.

Jiang Hui was also a bit surprised, but quickly understood why.

The main purpose of the Six Crown King’s appearance was to suppress the Sin Blood. His competition with the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace was nothing more than a necessity. However, Shi Hao had been at odds with the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace since their time in the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm.

Strictly speaking, they actually had the same goal.

So, although they hadn’t communicated beforehand, their actions revealed a tacit understanding to withhold. Regardless of how intense their exterior seemed, it was all for show. Even the injury on the arm of the Inheritor of the Immortal Palace was just a superficial wound. If he wished, it could heal instantly.

No wonder they were considered young Supremes. None of them were simple, whether in terms of strength or intelligence. They had fought their way through bloody battles to get to where they were today. None would throw everything away over a few words.

“Our grudges will be settled today!” Shi Hao’s eyes burst with intense light.

“You dare mention Sin Blood, who do you think you are!”

The young lad’s eyes flashed with anger, then he glared at Ning Chuan, his face full of rage.

“Sin Blood is tainted, this is a fact known to all in the Upper Realm. We, of the Ancient Fairy Era, uphold the righteous path of heaven and earth, and it isn’t your place to fight for it. If you leave immediately, I can pretend that none of this ever happened,” Ning Chuan calmly said.

But just as his words fell,

A figure suddenly emerged from behind a boulder. He was quite extraordinary, a powerful aura surged around him. He was menacing, like a great demon.

“Brother, who told you that Sin Blood is a curse, the lowest among the Ten Thousand Clans?”

The lad in front revealed a mouthful of gleaming white teeth, his eyes as bright as a galaxy tightly fixed on the Six Crown King.

“Another Sin Blood!” Ning Chuan furrowed his brows, clearly taken aback.

He held a bone mirror in his hand, a treasured artifact capable of detecting Sin Blood. It had a self-sensing ability. The instant the lad appeared, it sparkled brilliantly, on par with Stone Toughness.

Ning Chuan took it as a serious threat. Even though he prided himself as unrivaled, he was no fool. At this moment, he was somewhat uncertain because there were simply too many formidable opponents. Each one of them looked extraordinary. If they all joined forces, he might not be able to suppress them.

“Brother Tu!”

“Brother Tu!”

As the lad stepped forward, Shi Hao and Lin Hai smiled and greeted him.