Chapter 702 Self-Awareness

As Tang Yuan produced the Glowing Bow, his presence swelled dramatically.

In an instant, he became the most brilliant figure on the floor.

He held the Top-Grade Treasure Artifact, the Glowing Bow, and sneered at Jiang Chen.

He abruptly raised the Glowing Bow.

In that instant, an endless stream of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi was siphoned into the bow.

The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi quickly condensed upon it, forming a yellow Light Arrow aimed directly at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen suddenly felt a strange power lock onto him.

It was from Tang Yuan’s Glowing Bow.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen’s expression remained unchanged.

However, a Magical Treasure appeared in his hand—his Radiant Sun Sword.

“Heh, you actually have the nerve to embarrass yourself with a mere Lower-Grade Treasure Artifact.”

Tang Yuan almost laughed when he saw Jiang Chen’s Lower-Grade Treasure Artifact, the Radiant Sun Sword.

In terms of Magical Treasure grades, Jiang Chen’s Lower-Grade Treasure Artifact was vastly inferior to his own Top-Grade Treasure Artifact. The difference was immense.

The gap between Magical Treasures could sometimes be the deciding factor in a battle.

Jiang Chen paid Tang Yuan no mind.

The Radiant Sun Sword in his hand also began to absorb Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

In an instant, a Sword Intent several meters long manifested from the Radiant Sun Sword.

Jiang Chen had originally planned to manifest his strongest Sword Intent, but seeing Tang Yuan, he knew there was no need to use his full power.

The moment the Sword Intent emerged, the entire fifth floor rang with the hum of blades.

It was as if ten thousand swords were ringing in unison.

But in reality, there was only the single sword in Jiang Chen’s hand.

Seeing the Sword Intent Jiang Chen had manifested, Hai Xunyi, Ao Xi, and Tian Ci were once again astonished.

“Sword Intent… that’s Sword Intent, isn’t it?”

“Well now, the kid actually comprehended Sword Intent. Although it’s not particularly impressive, it still can’t be underestimated.”

Generally, it was very difficult for anyone whose cultivation was below the Martial Emperor Realm to comprehend Sword Intent.

Yet Jiang Chen had been able to manifest Sword Intent long ago.

“Die!”

Tang Yuan’s Glowing Bow fired a terrifying Light Arrow.

It tore through the air, rushing toward Jiang Chen.

BZZZZ…

The yellow Light Arrow was only as thick as an arm and a meter long, but its power was absolutely astonishing.

Space itself trembled ceaselessly from the force of the Glowing Bow’s arrow.

Jiang Chen’s eyes narrowed. With a sudden swing of his sword, his Sword Intent shot through the air to slash at the Light Arrow.

PFFT!

The Sword Intent and the Light Arrow met in midair. After a muffled sound, they both abruptly dissipated.

Like a firework going off.

“Hm?”

Tang Yuan hadn’t expected that an arrow from his Glowing Bow would be neutralized by Jiang Chen.

A surge of fury rose within him.

He immediately drew his bow again, and the Glowing Bow condensed another yellow Light Arrow.

His Glowing Bow could form Light Arrows with incredible speed.

The second Light Arrow appeared in an instant.

Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent, however, formed a bit more slowly.

Tang Yuan had already noticed this. The speed at which Jiang Chen manifested Sword Intent was clearly slower, and this was precisely the opportunity he was waiting for.

Despite this, Jiang Chen managed to manifest his Sword Intent just before the Glowing Bow’s Light Arrow reached him. This time, the Sword Intent was clearly much stronger than the last.

The Sword Intent slashed out.

PFFT!

This time, Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent didn’t just shatter Tang Yuan’s Light Arrow.

It continued on without dissipating, slashing toward Tang Yuan, who hadn’t yet had time to form a third arrow.

Seeing the Sword Intent coming for him, Tang Yuan’s heart sank. ‘This is bad,’ he thought.

‘How is this possible?’

‘My Light Arrow was actually destroyed?’

By the time he tried to form a third arrow, it was already too late.

At the critical moment, Tang Yuan hastily raised his Glowing Bow to defend himself.

BOOM!

Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent struck Tang Yuan’s Glowing Bow.

The Glowing Bow vibrated violently.

Tang Yuan couldn’t believe the remnant of Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent still packed such a punch.

The vibrations from the Glowing Bow shot up his arm, making it tremble and even go slightly numb.

That wasn’t all. He could feel the force of the impact traveling up his arm, growing stronger and stronger.

Finally, he could no longer hold onto the Glowing Bow.

BANG!

The Glowing Bow was sent flying, knocked away by the force of Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent.

Tang Yuan himself was wracked with violent tremors. Unable to keep his footing, he too was sent flying back.

“Your Highness…”

The Six-Fingered Demon had already been on alert. Fearing for the Prince’s safety, he acted the moment he saw Tang Yuan get knocked back, instantly intervening to catch him.

Even as the Six-Fingered Demon caught Tang Yuan in midair, he could still feel the prince’s body trembling uncontrollably.

One could only imagine the immense pressure Tang Yuan had withstood just moments before.

The Six-Fingered Demon helped Tang Yuan land safely on the ground.

The moment he was on his feet, Tang Yuan’s face twitched.

His expression then changed drastically as he opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood.

PFFT!

The blood sprayed a great distance.

After vomiting blood, his face became deathly pale.

After a moment, Tang Yuan looked up at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with boundless hatred.

“You…”

“How insidious.”

He hadn’t expected Jiang Chen’s Sword Intent to be so overwhelmingly powerful.

He was furious, indignant.

But he had still lost.

Hai Xunyi, Ao Xi, and Tian Ci were utterly astonished.

In the end, however, they said nothing. They too had felt the terrifying power of Jiang Chen’s second Sword Intent.

Jiang Chen, however, simply gazed at Tang Yuan. “So you wanted to torture me? Do you think you’re even worthy?”

At these words, Tang Yuan’s face flushed crimson with rage once more.

PFFT!

He couldn’t stop himself from spitting out another mouthful of blood.

He had just been boasting about viciously torturing Jiang Chen, but now, being defeated by him was a complete slap in the face.

Jiang Chen ignored Tang Yuan completely.

He returned to his seat and sat down.

He couldn’t be bothered to fight over who would be the representative.

But if anyone dared to challenge him, Jiang Chen certainly wouldn’t be polite.

However, before he could even warm his seat, Hai Xunyi suddenly chuckled. “Not bad. You have some skill.”

“But with strength like yours, you’re still a long way off.”

“Since this is a martial contest, let’s cut the chatter. You defeated Tang Yuan. Now, I’ll defeat you and teach you to know your place. Otherwise, you might start thinking you’re actually someone special.”

That’s right. Even after seeing Jiang Chen defeat Tang Yuan, Hai Xunyi still didn’t give him a second thought.

Jiang Chen was merely a Martial Cultivator at the Martial Arts Sect Third Heaven, a whole Realm below his own Martial Arts Sect Fourth Heaven.

It might seem like just a single Realm, but in terms of Combat Power, the difference was night and day.

He looked at Jiang Chen with contempt.

Jiang Chen had humiliated him earlier, and he hadn’t had a chance to get his revenge.

Now, his chance had come.

Jiang Chen mulled it over for a moment.

Since he had been challenged, he had no reason to refuse.

“Heh, in that case, I’d be a laughingstock if I didn’t accept.”

“I’ll grant your request.”

Jiang Chen had no choice but to rise again and take his place opposite Hai Xunyi.

Seeing this, Tang Yuan gritted his teeth in fury.

After taking a Healing Pill, he watched the fight between Jiang Chen and Hai Xunyi while he recovered.

In his heart, however, he endlessly cursed Jiang Chen.

Even though he and Hai Xunyi didn’t get along, Tang Yuan now desperately wanted to see Jiang Chen defeated.

That way, he could salvage a little of his dignity.