Chapter 778 - Jian Qi Versus Wanxin

Wanxin’s past was bizarre. Born to a small clan that enjoyed modest luxury, his life changed with the tragic annihilation of his family.

Amid the devastation, Wanxin narrowly escaped and encountered the abbot of the Thousand Autumns Temple, Master Pudu.

Moved by the tragic scene, Master Pudu chanted sutras and prayed to Buddha to help the deceased souls find peace. Afterward, he brought Wanxin to the Thousand Autumns Temple and gave him the Buddhist name “Wanxin.”

Wanxin was extremely intelligent and comprehended the principles of Buddhism very well, earning Master Pudu’s deep affection. Master Pudu took Wanxin in as his last disciple.

Wanxin learned the ways of Buddhism for thirty years and, upon reaching a high level of mastery, he left to spread his teachings.

His first act was to confront the bandits responsible for his clan’s destruction, converting these blood-stained evildoers to Buddhism.

Wanxin then traveled across the eastern continent, where he quickly gained a formidable reputation.

The battle between Wanxin and Xiao Yi was one between two peerless figures, a contest between top-tier peak Heavenly Star realm experts. Naturally, it became the focus of the crowd.

“Say, who do you think will win this battle?”

“That’s hard to say. The Thousand Autumns Temple is the eastern continent’s holy land of Buddhism, and its disciples cultivate fierce, extreme Yang-style Buddhist combat arts, wielding unmatched power and unparalleled physiques.

“On the other hand, Xiao Yi is the Heavenly Star realm chief disciple of Heavenly Bastion Peak and is also extraordinary. A clash between these two will be like a meteorite crashing to Earth.”

“At this stage of the assembly, the clashes are becoming more and more intense. Even top-tier, peak Heavenly Star realm experts are starting to run into one another.”

“Yes, which means the final stages will be even fiercer.”

“......”

The audience watched the spatial arena closely.

Inside the arena, Xiao Yi’s gaze was firm, his steps were steady. He took a step forward, looking at Wanxin.

“I must win this battle.”

Wanxin pressed his palms together and chanted, “Amitabha.”

He didn’t say anything to rile up his opponent.

Xiao Yi sprang into motion, attacking Wanxin. His terrifying attack pressed toward Wanxin with an unstoppable momentum.

Wanxin looked up and struck out with his palm.

The space shook, and the air rolled backward like the tide, surging out and colliding fiercely with Xiao Yi’s attack.

Rumble!

“Break!”

Xiao Yi’s aura blossomed, standing in the air like a heavenly god.

His fists swept through the air, crashing down like the pillars of the sky, unleashing a barrage of terrifying fist silhouettes toward Wanxin.

A faint golden light radiated from Wanxin as he countered with another sweeping palm strike.

A gigantic golden palm materialized, sweeping out and crushing the sky, destroying everything. As the palm strike rushed toward Xiao Yi, it was as though the heavens themselves were collapsing.

Boom, boom, boom...

The surrounding space erupted violently, collapsing into chaos.

Wanxin closed in on Xiao Yi, radiating overwhelming pressure that spread horizontally, pressing down on his opponent.

Wanxin pressed his palms together, looked at Xiao Yi indifferently, and said, “Admit defeat, benefactor. You’re no match for me.” [1]

“

Hmph

, admit defeat? Let’s see how good you are!”

Xiao Yi’s expression turned cold. True primeval erupted and blossomed from him as he executed a big killing move.

However, a gigantic golden palm descended from the sky, suppressing all opposing forces in the world.

Boom, boom, boom!

Xiao Yi’s attack shattered under the force of the golden palm, his body trembling from the impact as he coughed up fresh blood.

“Die!” Xiao Yi shouted furiously, executing another killing move.

But it was useless.

The golden palm swept through space, obliterating everything in its path before slamming down on Xiao Yi, breaking through his defenses and smashing him to the ground.

The crowd outside watched in stunned silence. It was over so quickly!

This “evenly-matched” battle ended too quickly.

From start to finish, Wanxin overwhelmed Xiao Yi, leaving him unable to fight back.

“It’s over? This... is too fast!”

“Unbelievable! Wanxin crushed Xiao Yi one-sidedly!”

“Did I just see that right? It ended like this?”

Countless onlookers were shocked, including Xia Qingyuan, Bai Ze, and Jiang Chi.

No one had expected this outcome. Xiao Yi, the Heavenly Bastion Peak’s pride, was no match for Wanxin.

Even Chen Fan and Jian Qi were a little surprised.

The battle between Wanxin and Xiao Yi stirred up a storm. Everyone talked about Wanxin.

Many speculated that Chen Fan, Jian Qi, and Wanxin were the top contenders for the True Martial Assembly’s Heavenly Star realm group.

The battles continued, becoming more and more intense.

Xia Qingyuan defeated the Lustrous Peak’s Heavenly Star realm chief disciple, Yue Qiong.

Stargazer Peak’s Jiang Chi defeated the Nirvana Palace’s young patriarch, Bai Ze.

The Suspended Sovereign Palace Hall’s Li Hanxing lost to the Thunder Prison Peak’s Shi Po.

......

As the fierce battles raged on, the number of contestants in the Heavenly Star realm group declined.

Aside from Chen Fan and Jian Qi, the other contestants all had peak Heavenly Star realm cultivation now.

Buzz, buzz.

Jian Qi’s throne lit up, displaying his opponent for this round—Wanxin.

“It’s my turn again.”

Jian Qi stood up and walked into the spatial arena, sparking a storm of excitement throughout the central plaza.

Wanxin and Jian Qi were both candidates for taking the top three in this assembly. And now they were about to clash.

The crowd’s anticipation soared; blood boiled as hearts pounded.

Jian Qi defeated Qin Cang overwhelmingly, showcasing his unmatched strength, while Wanxin had similarly crushed Xiao Yi.

The showdown between these two top geniuses could be said to be a preview of the finals.

“A good show’s about to start!”

Countless people’s eyes flickered, knowing that this would be an earth-shattering battle.

“It really makes people’s blood boil. This match can basically be called the ultimate showdown!”

Countless people’s hearts trembled. Was the ultimate showdown about to come sooner than expected?

Many held their breath, their gazes locked on every movement within the spatial arena.

Inside the arena, Jian Qi displayed his usual dominance. A fierce Sword Will blossomed from him. The qi current around him all turned into sword qi.

“Wanxin, will you leave by yourself or do I have to send you out?”

Wanxin’s gaze sharpened, his posture straightening like a spear poised to pierce the heavens.

“Amitabha, Benefactor Jian Qi, please!”

Jian Qi also did not dare to underestimate Wanxin.

“Alright!”

He knew Wanxin’s crushing victory over Xiao Yi marked him as a formidable opponent, and any misstep could have serious consequences.

1. Benefactor doesn’t mean Xiao Yi saved Wanxin in the past or anything. That’s just how monks address the layperson. ☜