Chapter 139 - Dragon vs. Phoenix!

News of Long Chen dueling Feng Wutian at the Mortal Arena quickly traveled throughout the Turquoise Sun Hall, even across the whole Turquoise family.

When Long Chen and the other two arrived at the Mortal Arena, Liu Yuan and the four Elders, as well as five Administrators, had already arrived.

Now that Feng Wutian was an inner family member, Liu Yuan and Liu Lan could no longer give him commands. However, they used to be friendly, so they should be able to negotiate.

“Wutian, what is all this?”

After Feng Wutian had attained the Earthly Core Realm and entered the inner family, Long Chen had taken his place as the prodigy representing the Turquoise Sun Hall’s Human Core Realm cultivators. Feng Wutian approached them with a fierce look. They were going to be in trouble if he severely injured or even killed Long Chen.

Once a duel began in the Mortal Arena, no one would be blamed for a resulting death.

“Sect Elder, he has agreed to duel at the Mortal Arena. You do not need to say anything more.”

In the past, Feng Wutian used to speak to Liu Yuan with reverence and respect. Now, his tone was much flatter.

It didn’t matter if it was for Liu Ling or himself. This time, he had to thoroughly teach Long Chen a lesson. His current status was higher than Liu Yuan’s, so the latter couldn’t stop him.

Liu Yuan was frustrated when he turned to Long Chen, saying anxiously, “Long Chen? You accepted the challenge? You’re being ridiculous! Wutian is an inner family member now! If you are injured or killed, you’ll have no one but yourself to blame. But if you hurt him ...”

At this point, he recalled that Feng Wutian had attained the Earthly Core Realm, so there wasn’t much possibility that Long Chen would win.

“Don’t worry, Sect Elder. Deaths cannot be blamed at the Mortal Arena. You have my word.”

Although Long Chen was his archnemesis, at least Feng Wutian was a righteous person.

Liu Lan pulled Long Chen aside and asked in a low voice, “Are you confident?”

Long Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head. “I don’t know.”

“Then why did you accept?”

Long Chen rolled his eyes. “It looks like you’re only mature in

certain

areas

. Don’t you know that a man has to finish what he started?” You’re so grown already, yet you don’t understand the saying ‘the arrow on the bow has no choice but to be fired’?”

His tone was fully implying, whether deliberate or not, that Liu Lan had huge breasts but no brain. She raged and scolded him. “You lecher! You’re looking for death, so don’t you blame us if you die later! Now that Feng Wutian has entered the inner family, I wanted to advise you not to get into any conflict with him! I didn’t expect you to go looking for death so soon!”

Long Chen grinned, not knowing what to say.

Many people had gathered by now. After hearing about the news, most were pointing and gossiping about Long Chen.

To them, the inner family name brought with it power and terror. How dare Long Chen fight a well-known, newly conferred member? He was too bold.

The five Elders and the other Administrators except Liu Lan retreated to a side as this matter did not involve them. They looked at each other, and one of the Elders with the surname Chen asked, “Who do you all think will win?”

The oldest Administrator was almost the same age as the Elder and bore the surname Zhang. He eyed Long Chen and Feng Wutian, then said, “Feng Wutian has attained the Earthly Core Realm and is being trained by the Southern Vermilion Bird family. Therefore, his strength must have exceeded the average initial Earthly Core Realm cultivator. Long Chen is at the late Human Core Realm, and although that’s far from Feng Wutian’s level, Liu Lan said that he killed the Grand Priest. It seems he might be able to hold up against Feng Wutian.”

Another Elder, with the surname Liu, pursed his lips. “That’s not necessarily true. Liu Lan didn’t personally witness Long Chen killing the Grand Priest. There is a huge gap between the Earthly Core Realm and the Human Core Realm. He might’ve been able to defeat Feng Wutian previously, but now the gap is too huge.”

“That’s true too.”

Administrator Zhang nodded. “Have you all seen an inner family member lose to a teenager from an outer family?”

The rest of them shook their heads. They were now more certain of the outcome.

Liu Yuan knew that advice would be useless now, so he and Liu Lan stepped aside. He asked her worriedly, “Lan’er, you said that Long Chen killed the Grand Priest?”

“That’s for certain. Also, I even heard that he killed a Giant Devil Bear in the Heavenly Martial Realm a few days ago. Uncle Yan saw it himself and admitted he was no match for Long Chen.”

“Oh? If even Old Yan said that, Long Chen might have a chance to keep his life ...”

Liu Yuan’s primary objective was to keep Long Chen alive.

“Let’s hope he’ll be smart and not force it too much. It’ll only anger Feng Wutian,” said Liu Lan, shaking her head and sighing. Long Chen had already bravely walked up the stage with Feng Wutian.

She was familiar with Long Chen’s temper, so his odds were not looking good.

If Long Chen dies, my plans will be ruined.

She mulled over the undisclosed plan in her heart.

Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on Long Chen and Feng Wutian, standing far apart on the wide, hard stage. “Looking at their surnames, it is a battle between the dragon and the phoenix, though the phoenix is stronger than the dragon this time.” [1]

Long Chen could faintly hear the discussions from the audience.

He had expected the audience to not have confidence in him, seeing as Feng Wutian was a solid Earthly Core Realm expert, while Long Chen was only at the Human Core Realm. Also, the gap in their statuses was huge.

“Our last battle might have been the most humiliating event in my life, but that was when I was completely unconscious. Long Chen, I would like to rid myself of that humiliation today.”

“Rid yourself of that humiliation? Just make sure not to humiliate yourself even further ...” Long Chen shrugged, smiling insincerely.

“You deserve to die.”

Feng Wutian didn’t get angry. His Earthly Core Realm Qi started to boil angrily, then a tornado appeared in front of him, spinning quickly!

The force of a mountain pressed on Long Chen!

Based on his aura, he is indeed much stronger than the Grand Priest ...

Long Chen was secretly surprised, but he was not afraid. His Qi was not weak either!

“Dragon Soul Transformation!”

His Qi was elevated to a state where it was ten times stronger than normal. This caused his Qi to rise to the Earthly Core Realm level, which was almost similar to Feng Wutian.

Feng Wutian has only just entered the inner family. Even if he has gotten a good combat technique, he probably hasn’t had enough time to cultivate it.

After his Dragon Soul Transformation, blood-red Qi surged through his body and the power of lightning and fire swirled around him.

“Long Chen’s Beast Soul Transformation seems to have boosted his strength greatly. I think his Draconic Realm Beast Soul isn’t the Underground Blood Lizard, but the Category Seven Yellow-tier Underground Blood Lizard King,” mumbled Liu Yuan. He then said with great pity, “If Long Chen can survive this and receive the Violet Demonic Lizard’s Beast Soul, he’ll definitely get much stronger. It’s a pity ...”

Liu Lan initially wanted to tell Liu Yuan that Long Chen had already spent three hundred contribution points on the Soul Grass, but the fight started, so she shut her mouth and watched the battle closely.

“Burning Devil Sun Fist, Blazing Flames!”

“True Vermilion Bird Technique, Fire Spirit Seal!”

Feng Wutian’s Fire Spirit Seal was at least ten times stronger than previously. A gigantic firebird collided with Long Chen’s fiery fist seal. The two fire-based attacks collided with a loud boom, causing shockwaves of worldly spiritual Qi to spread across space and the whole Mortal Arena to shake!

“It was a tie!”

The crowd was shocked to see that Long Chen could withstand Feng Wutian’s attack. Even an average initial Earthly Core Realm cultivator would have found it difficult to come out unscathed.

“Looks like Long Chen has some decent techniques. Maybe he really killed the Grand Priest.”

Administrator Zhang nodded, revealing a hint of rare approval.

“But the outcome of the battle will still be the same. Long Chen definitely can’t withstand Feng Wutian’s most powerful technique, the Fire Bird Transformation,” said Elder Chen, shaking his head.

Long Chen used the Nine Heavens Dragon Step and started battling Feng Wutian at high speed!

Feng Wutian’s flat voice reached Long Chen’s ear. “Not bad. You were able to withstand my Fire Spirit Seal despite being only at the Human Core Realm. I have underestimated you.”

“Don’t worry, I still have more surprises.”

Long Chen had to admit that the Fire Spirit Seal was indeed powerful. The vibration from the impact had shaken him greatly, but with Recovery, which was his peculiar Life Combat Technique, common minor injuries healed quickly.

“I heard that my Fire Bird Transformation lost to you the last time. This time ...” While Feng Wutian spoke, his aura intensified greatly and the Vermilion Bird Mark on his forehead became visible again. Both his aura and Qi level doubled! “Long Chen, let’s not waste any more time! I’ll give you a taste of my most powerful technique, the Fire Bird Transformation!”

A shrill cry rang out, and the attack charged towards Long Chen, throwing him into the air with sheer force!

All he saw was a burst of flames rushing towards him, and the image of a bird flying fiercely. Everyone felt their knees go weak upon witnessing the formidable attack!

“Feng Wutian is indeed powerful ...”

“If Long Chen isn’t killed, he’ll be severely injured ...”

“No way! Doesn’t he also have a fist technique?”

When this person spoke, Long Chen used the Devil Sun Collision once more. He had no choice!

After attaining the late Human Core Realm, his Burning Devil Sun Fist had become at least ten times more powerful. When the black fist seal appeared, it brought with it a force that was equal to Feng Wutian with his Fire Bird Transformation!

“It’s a draw?!”

Everyone had shocked expressions on their faces, especially the four Elders and Administrators. They all looked at each other awkwardly. “What we said just now was embarrassing ...”

Liu Yuan was happy to see that Long Chen was this strong, while Liu Lan’s eyes remained glued to Long Chen, and a strange light returned to them.

That was when Feng Wutian’s cold voice sounded once more. “You’re indeed something! But now that you’ve forced me to use this next technique, you’re definitely going to die!”

1. Long (龙) = Dragon; Feng (凤)= Phoenix. That’s why Long Chen vs. Feng Wutian = Dragon vs Phoenix. ?