Chapter 84: The Prelude to the Great Battle (Part 2)

Seeing that figure in white, everyone's hearts were instantly stirred with shock and awe.

No one could have imagined that the one to block Ouyang Yuan's palm was actually Chu Jianqiu. After all, although Ouyang Yuan was only at the Eighth Level of True Qi, he possessed the strength to sweep away Ninth Level True Qi warriors.

Chu Jianqiu's cultivation was merely at the Fourth Level of True Qi.

Almost no one could believe what they were seeing, especially Bu Feiyue and Ji Zhixin, who had never seen Chu Jianqiu in action, found it even harder to believe.

Ouyang Yuan's powerful palm strike was something Bu Feiyue himself would find difficult to withstand. He never thought that Chu Jianqiu, a Fourth Level True Qi "waste," could actually block it, and not only block it, but do so with such ease. This meant that Chu Jianqiu's strength was no less than his own.

Ji Zhixin, watching this scene, felt a chill run down his spine. He was glad he never had the chance to confront Chu Jianqiu, or he would probably be dead by now.

Zhao Gaochi's feelings were similar to Ji Zhixin's. He had seen Chu Jianqiu's strength earlier and had been uneasy ever since, fearing that Chu Jianqiu would seek revenge. He had always kept his distance from Chu Jianqiu, afraid that a single displeasure from Chu Jianqiu could result in his death.

Previously, he had only seen Chu Jianqiu face off against those Eighth Level True Qi blood-robed warriors. Although he was afraid of Chu Jianqiu, he was not overly fearful.

He believed that even if Chu Jianqiu's strength was powerful, it could not reach the Ninth Level of True Qi. As long as Yan Junbi could protect him, there was no need to worry too much.

But from Chu Jianqiu's current display of strength, it seemed that even Yan Junbi might not be his match.

Yan Junbi's mood was no better. Thinking about how he had agreed to Bu Feiyue's invitation to join the plot against Chu Jianqiu, he felt a wave of unease. The thought of being an enemy to such a prodigy made him hate Bu Feiyue even more.

If not for Bu Feiyue, he would not have made such a terrifying enemy. Although his relationship with Chu Jianqiu was not pleasant before, it did not involve such obvious hostility. The grudge he had formed was significant.

Tan Youxin felt a mix of surprise, joy, and complexity. She had initially invested in Chu Jianqiu to gain the favor of the Fourth Peak, focusing on future gains.

But she never expected Chu Jianqiu's strength to far exceed her expectations.

She originally thought that even if Chu Jianqiu's strength was powerful, it would be at most equivalent to the peak of the Eighth Level of True Qi, and certainly not comparable to her own. However, she now realized that Chu Jianqiu had been hiding his true strength.

This time, her bet was well placed. Not only did she have the potential to connect with the Fourth Peak in the future, but she also gained significant benefits in the present.

Alliance with Chu Jianqiu, with his formidable strength, greatly increased her chances of survival in this perilous secret realm.

Despite her standing among the elite inner disciples, she still faced the risk of falling in this treacherous Xinze Secret Realm.

Having a powerful ally was like having a strong support.

Liu Tianyao, looking at that graceful figure in white, still had a hint of a seductive smile on her face, but the bitterness in her heart grew even stronger.

Ouyang Yuan's talent and bloodline were already extremely formidable within the Blood Fiend Sect. He cultivated an extremely powerful evil technique, advancing rapidly in his cultivation, and his strength was incredibly powerful.

At the Eighth Level of True Qi, he had already swept away most of the Ninth Level True Qi warriors within the Blood Fiend Sect. Among True Qi warriors, he could easily rank in the top ten, and no one was his match except for a few extremely powerful Ninth Level True Qi warriors.

And this was just his strength at the Eighth Level of True Qi. Once he reached the Ninth Level, no one in the True Qi realm would be his match.

With Ouyang Yuan's formidable strength, Chu Jianqiu, with only the Fourth Level of True Qi, could match him. What kind of prodigy was this? Given time, he would surely become a towering figure.

Ouyang Yuan's face was as dark as if it could drip water. He never imagined that Chu Jianqiu could have such strength to block his palm.

When he saw Chu Jianqiu, who was still only at the Fourth Level of True Qi, Ouyang Yuan felt a sense of superiority. Even with a Heavenly bloodline, he was still trailing behind him.

The Fourth Level of True Qi was a completely different level of strength compared to his own, like the difference between heaven and earth. He did not take Chu Jianqiu seriously at all.

But reality slapped him hard. Even at the Fourth Level of True Qi, Chu Jianqiu could still resist him, a powerful Eighth Level True Qi warrior.

This world was not just his where he could surpass his realm to defeat enemies; there was a more heaven-defying prodigy standing before him.

Ouyang Yuan, filled with resentment and jealousy, felt unprecedented humiliation.

"Do you really think you have the qualifications to stand against me? You are too naive!" Ouyang Yuan said coldly to Chu Jianqiu, his eyes burning with a fierce blood-colored flame.

"That palm just now, I didn't use my full strength. Now, let me show you my true power. Give me your life, Chu Jianqiu!" Ouyang Yuan roared, his entire body enveloped in a thick blood-colored mist as he struck out with a palm.

A violent palm force, accompanied by a blood-colored cloud, rushed toward Chu Jianqiu. The surrounding grass and trees, affected by the blood-colored palm force, instantly turned to ashes and disappeared.

Chu Jianqiu's expression was solemn, and he did not dare to be the slightest bit negligent. He shouted, "Senior Sister Tan, quickly take the other senior sisters away from here." At this moment, only the few women from the White Phoenix Society and Wan Xiuying were still by his side.

Seeing the terrifying power emanating from Ouyang Yuan, Tan Youxin was shocked. She knew that this battle was beyond her, and quickly led everyone away from the scene.

The disciples of the Blood Fiend Sect and the Xuanjian Sect, who were already in battle, had already stopped. With the great battle about to begin, they had no heart for further fighting.

The key to this victory now lay in the battle between Chu Jianqiu and Ouyang Yuan. Continuing to fight would be meaningless. Even if one side achieved victory, if the other side won in the battle between Chu Jianqiu and Ouyang Yuan, they would still face death.

Seeing the momentum of Chu Jianqiu and Ouyang Yuan, no one among them dared to claim they could defeat these two.