Chapter 504: First Show of Prowess, An Overwhelming Victory

Lu He, who didn't quite see eye to eye with Lu Chao, also stepped forward at this moment, voicing his support.

After him, two more disciples from the Qianjian Sect also came out in support.

All of these people had seen Lu Chao fight at the Nether Spring Mountain Range camp. Among them, the two disciples from the Qianjian Sect—one at the Creation Third Layer and the other at the Creation Fourth Layer—had been defeated by Lu Chao even when they joined forces.

And just as Sect Leader Qian Zeng and the others were staring blankly at those who supported Lu Chao...

From atop the city wall, the voice of Xiao Ru's subordinate rang out, "Fifth battle, Qianjian Sect wins. The final battle is next."

Everyone from the Qianjian Sect stared with their mouths agape, turning their heads toward the temporary arena.

Then they saw their seventh martial brother already walking back step by step. He gave a wry smile to the group and said, "Eldest Martial Sister, I wanted to drag it out, but my opponent just forfeited and left the stage."

The seventh martial brother couldn't drag it out. His opponent from the Thunderbolt Sect had taken the initiative to forfeit.

At this moment, across the arena, Feng Xianyin was smiling again.

His complexion was no longer ashen. He had, of course, clearly seen the fall of Qianjian's fourth martial brother.

And with Ren Tang as his hidden pawn, he knew for a fact that the Qianjian Sect no longer had any disciples who could defeat the third martial brother of the Thunderbolt Sect.

He took in the Qianjian Sect's panic, victory already in his grasp.

"Now, for the countdown. Three..."

Xiao Ru's subordinate gave the Qianjian Sect no time to deliberate, starting the countdown to summon the disciples from both sides to the stage.

Gritting her teeth, Qian Ya said gravely, "Young Master Lu, we're counting on you."

Lu Chao nodded, his expression cold and solemn. He turned and stepped toward the temporary arena, saying, "Although Xiao Ru probably wouldn't dare attack me openly while I'm on the stage, I still ask you all to be on your guard."

Upon hearing this, the members of the Qianjian Sect looked toward the city wall, their vigilance instantly heightened.

The next moment, Xiao Ru's subordinate shouted, "Both sides, to the stage!"

DONG...

Lu Chao took a step out from the crowd. At the same time, the third martial brother from the opposing Thunderbolt Sect also stepped forward.

In that instant, the entire area fell silent. Everyone stared intently at Lu Chao, their expressions filled with astonishment.

Lu Dingtian couldn't help but yell, "You unfilial son! What are you doing out there?"

At the same time, Chi Xingxun, who was beside Xiao Ru, said blankly, "This country bumpkin from the Azure Flame Domain is actually going to represent the Qianjian Sect?"

The members of the Shengting Sect and the Thunderbolt Sect were also somewhat stunned, having never expected that the one the Qianjian Sect sent out in the end would be an outsider.

The entire crowd came to their senses, wondering what this fourth Miracle of the Nether Spring was trying to do.

Suddenly, Xiao Ru's cold voice cut in, "Qianjian Sect, is this your disciple?"

Hearing this, Qian Ya flashed toward Ren Tang, ripped his outer robe right off him, and threw it to Lu Chao before replying, "In response to Lord Xiao, Young Master Lu has already joined our Qianjian Sect. He is a disciple of our Qianjian Sect."

As her voice fell, Lu Chao casually draped Ren Tang's outer robe—the unique uniform of the Qianjian Sect—over his shoulders.

He also looked toward the city wall and spoke up, "Lord Xiao, I only just broke through to the Creation Realm, and I also just joined the Qianjian Sect. You're not going to say that a brand-new member can't compete, are you?"

As he spoke, Lu Chao deliberately revealed the True Qi of the Creation First Layer.

'This was to make Xiao Ru underestimate him first, to trick her into giving a public affirmation so she wouldn't have a chance to back out.'

To this, Xiao Ru let out a scornful laugh...

"Of course not. But you are a Miracle of the Nether Spring. Don't go dying on me and make it so I can't answer to the Green Bone Palace."

And just like that, Xiao Ru had publicly acknowledged Lu Chao, permitting him to fight.

Chi Xingxun's gaze darkened slightly, but he didn't speak. He knew Lu Chao's combat prowess wasn't weak, but he didn't think he could defeat a Creation Fifth Layer expert—especially not one from the Biyue Continent.

Lu Dingtian, on the other hand, suddenly approached Feng Xianyin. "Young Master Feng, this unfilial son of mine... his combat prowess is terrifying."

In response, Feng Xianyin just smiled faintly...

"You shouldn't use the standards of your Azure Flame Domain to judge the Biyue Continent."

"Since you've already left the Azure Flame Domain, you need to adapt. The geniuses from your homeland are nothing but weaklings here in the Biyue Continent."

After speaking, Feng Xianyin paid Lu Dingtian little further mind.

The only Miracle of the Nether Spring he valued was Chi Xingxun; Lu Dingtian was nothing to him.

And with that, no one else stood in the way of Lu Chao taking the stage.

Just like that, wearing the Qianjian Sect's robes, he walked step by step to the center of the temporary arena. His opponent, the third martial brother of the Thunderbolt Sect, Yu Hui, had also strode forward and was now sizing Lu Chao up from head to toe.

Suddenly, he looked toward the city wall and asked, "Lord Xiao, am I allowed to kill this Miracle of the Nether Spring?"

Utter and complete contempt...

How could Yu Hui possibly take a mere Creation First Layer seriously? If he were a Creation First Layer from the Green Bone Palace, he would forfeit immediately... but one from the Azure Flame Domain was a complete joke.

Xiao Ru replied coolly, "Of course not. But blades have no eyes, and if an 'accident' were to happen, well, that can't be helped."

On the surface, she said no, but in reality, her meaning was... kill him if you want to.

"Hahaha..."

Yu Hui laughed heartily and said, "I understand. I'll try to hold back."

As he spoke, he had already drawn his sword.

A faint layer of True Qi covered his body, crackling with the force of lightning and thunder. He pointed his sword at Lu Chao and said with a smirk, "Miracle of the Nether Spring, don't you try too hard now. I'd hate to kill you by accident."

With a faint flash from his Storage Ring, the Profound Mysterious Spear that Lu Chao had gotten from Master Tian appeared in his hand.

He offered no reply, simply raising his long spear.

Instantly, the True Qi of the two men seemed to clash faintly above the arena.

The people from the Qianjian Sect were extremely tense, each of them swallowing nervously as they stared at Lu Chao. Ren Tang, who had been stripped of his outer robe, growled under his breath, "There's no way he can win! He's going to be the ruin of our Qianjian Sect, getting us demoted to a 'third-month' sect!"

He had wanted to add a few more nasty curses, but was afraid of arousing suspicion.

Meanwhile, the Sect Leader of the Shengting Sect's voice rang out, "Sect Leader Qian, you're all being far too reckless! To avoid having your own disciples be defeated by the Thunderbolt Sect, you actually push out a Miracle of the Nether Spring. If anything should happen to him, what crime would you be guilty of?"

Everyone thought that the Qianjian Sect had no other choice and had only pushed Lu Chao forward to save face.

That way, if he lost, they could say that it wasn't one of their own disciples who lost, allowing them to salvage at least some of their pride.

Qian Zeng paid them no mind, his eyes also fixed intently on Lu Chao...

It was at this moment that the Thunderbolt Sect's Yu Hui spoke with a savage grin, "Miracle of the Nether Spring, you're in for a treat! Now I'll let you witness the Thunderous Sword of my Thunderbolt Sect! Now... die!"

As the word fell, his sword summoned a flash of lightning. His entire body's True Qi transformed into a bolt of lightning as he stabbed straight toward Lu Chao.

Lu Chao's eyes narrowed...

He spoke in a low voice, "Fire Roaring and Water Chant, Fury Dragon Spear Slash, Soldier-Breaking!"

Facing a Creation Realm existence, Lu Chao held almost nothing back. His Creation Realm True Qi mobilized his Fire Roaring and Water Chant Bones, while the properties of his Moon Profound Breaking Soldier Bone completely enveloped the Profound Mysterious Spear.

His feet then executed Wind Manipulation's Swift Flash, and he thrust the spear straight out. This was a strike with nearly all of Lu Chao's strength.

PFFT...

The Profound Mysterious Spear tore through Yu Hui's Thunderous Sword light and shot straight toward his chest. With another PFFT, in the instant before Yu Hui could even react, it pierced through his True Qi defenses.

Finally, the Profound Mysterious Spear ran him through, piercing directly into Yu Hui's chest and emerging from his back, spraying blood as it went.

In that moment, Lu Chao... had revealed his full, terrifying might!