Chapter 139 - 138: First Battle

Chapter 139: Chapter 138: First BattleDespite saying so, both sides placed great importance on victory at the exchange meeting. For they each represented the Emperor Immortal Sect and Lie Tian Academy. After a loss, the shame would not only be theirs but also that of the Sects they represented. Thus, their desire for victory was intense! "Speaking of which, can we win this time? Those guys seem really strong..." At the back of the Emperor Immortal Sect’s team, Zhu Xiaofei sat cross-legged at his spot, muttering softly. Even though he had only caught a brief glance, he had already felt the powerful aura of the disciples from Lie Tian Academy, which made him somewhat hesitant. "What’s there to be afraid of? We’ve even beaten the disciples from Xuansheng Peak and Emperor Peak before," Xiao Zhan said with a smile. However, as soon as these words came out, they immediately drew a series of killing intents. It was the killing intent from the disciples of Xuansheng Peak and Emperor Peak. Nevertheless, Xiao Zhan was not intimidated but remained composed instead. What he said was true, five days ago at the Lie Tian arena, the combined forces of the disciples from Xuansheng Peak and Emperor Peak were no match for them. Tan Qingshan slightly shook his head, "It’s different this time around. It’s single combat, plus we’re completely unaware of the opponents’ capabilities. This battle will likely be very difficult." "Tan Qingshan makes sense," Zhu Xiaofei rarely agreed. "Yet, we shouldn’t be too worried. With our elder brother here, everything can be discussed," Tan Qingshan said with a grin exposing his teeth. Everyone looked toward that figure in the very front. That figure wasn’t particularly broad, but it gave them a great sense of security. It was their elder brother, Ye Xuan! He was their unwavering belief. Hearing Tan Qingshan’s words, the tense atmosphere among the Emperor Immortal Sect’s disciples also relaxed significantly. Indeed, the true victory depended on the prince-level battles. Their fights wouldn’t sway the outcome much but were more of an embellishment. However, at every year’s exchange meeting, they were always at a sheer disadvantage, relying solely on prince-level battles to turn the tides. This time, they intended to rise up! By comparison, the Lie Tian Academy side appeared much more relaxed. In previous years, the prince-level disciples might have felt some pressure, but this year, they were not worried at all. Because they had eight great princes on their side. With Zhang Yanliang, the number one among the young generation of Lie Tian Academy, Lin Feiyan, who possessed the War God Body, and the other six newly-appointed princes. This filled them all with confidence, with many students even chatting among themselves. "I heard that the Emperor Immortal Sect’s chief disciple is only at the Divine Gate Realm, yet he still represents the prince level in the battles. Quite amusing." A student said with a laugh. "That fellow is none other than Emperor Immortal Sect’s foolish son-in-law, Ye Xuan. I can’t understand how Emperor Immortal Sect thought of executing their previously strongest chief disciple, Leng Yifan, and letting such a guy take the position," another student chimed in. "Exactly, any random Divine Gate Realm disciple from our academy could best him. It’s baffling what Emperor Immortal Sect is thinking." "Without Leng Yifan, Emperor Immortal Sect just has Holy Daughter Zhou Youwei." "Not really, they also have three other princes. I heard they were personally recruited by their Sect Master and are the new disciples of Emperor Immortal Sect." "Tsk, tsk, tsk, it seems they’ve made quite an effort to win this exchange meeting." "......" The students from Lie Tian Academy didn’t hide their conversation at all and even seemingly intended for the people from the Emperor Immortal Sect to hear it. The disciples from the Emperor Immortal Sect who heard these words all showed angry expressions. Huang Nian, Wen Lin, and Liu Tianhao, who were sitting at the front, revealed strange expressions after hearing these words. The comments from those guys made them recall their own actions before. At that time, not a single one of them had taken Ye Xuan seriously. But reality had slapped them awake, helping them realize one point: Underestimating Ye Xuan was courting death... Although they grumbled inwardly, they weren’t foolish enough to go and share this information with others and were discreetly looking forward to it. These fellows would soon understand Ye Xuan’s ruthlessness. "Everyone quiet down." At that moment, a vice chancellor of Lie Tian Academy stood up and called out lightly. Both sides calmed down immediately. "Next, I’ll go over the rules of the exchange meeting," the vice chancellor said. Although everyone knew the rules, they still had to mention them symbolically. After finishing the explanation, the vice chancellor continued, "The exchange meeting is primarily for interaction; it’s best to stop at the right moment to avoid life-threatening injuries." "Now, the exchange meeting officially begins." As his voice faded, everyone’s gaze sharpened, all of them closely watching the other side. Boom! A figure rushed to the center of the arena, and after stopping, he bowed toward the Emperor Immortal Sect side: "Lie Tian Academy’s Wu Ling, at the ninth layer of Divine Gate Realm, who wishes to challenge me?" Confidence radiated from him. "I will!" From the Emperor Immortal Sect’s rear, a Divine Gate Realm ninth layer disciple soared into the air and landed opposite Wu Ling. "Emperor Immortal Sect’s Zheng Jin," the disciple from Emperor Immortal Sect said with a slight bow. "There’s no need to announce your name, since you’re going to lose very soon," Wu Ling interrupted Zheng Jin. "Arrogant!" Zheng Jin narrowed his eyes slightly, a surge of anger rising in his heart. This Wu Ling was exceedingly arrogant! Boom! As Zheng Jin shouted, Wu Ling’s right foot stomped fiercely down, and above the Heavenly Gate, the Divine Gate opened, releasing a brilliant gold radiance like the rising of a great sun, unleashing a dazzling divine might. Within that golden sun, there was a majestic tiger! "Sixth Rank Spirit of the Void Divine Realm — Golden Sun Divine Tiger!" Seeing this anomaly, everyone from the Emperor Immortal Sect let out exclamations. A Sixth Rank Spirit of the Void Divine Realm?! Upon seeing the Golden Sun Divine Tiger within Wu Ling’s Divine Gate, Zheng Jin’s face turned stark white. At that moment, he finally understood why Wu Ling was so arrogant. This was a genius with a Sixth Rank Spirit of the Void Divine Realm! Both being at the Ninth Layer of the Divine Gate Realm, the difference in the Spirit of the Void Divine Realm would absolutely determine the combat power of both sides. "This Wu Ling really bullies people with his ability; opening the Divine Gate right from the start doesn’t even give the opponent a chance to concede," someone commented. People from Lie Tian Academy had started to laugh. In the center of the arena, Zheng Jin, hearing the mocking laughter of Lie Tian Academy’s people, had his face changing color. To be honest, he had truly intended to concede. But the mockery of these people made it hard for him to verbalize it. With the enemy ridiculing him like this, how could he concede?! "Fight!" Zheng Jin roared furiously and suddenly opened his Divine Gate. Boom! Upon opening the Divine Gate, a golden war saber floated up! "Fourth Rank Spirit of the Void Divine Realm — Golden Saber!" Clang! After opening the Divine Gate, Zheng Jin advanced, charging towards Wu Ling! Dashing forward, Zheng Jin suddenly drew his saber, leaping high and slashing downwards fiercely! Ssslah! The terrifying Saber Gang instantly chopped down! Facing Zheng Jin’s full-force strike, Wu Ling chuckled lightly, without even attempting to dodge; his right hand formed a fist and he suddenly hammered out a punch. "Fierce Tiger Fist!" Wu Ling shouted lightly. In an instant, from Wu Ling’s right fist, a golden tiger head formed abruptly, roaring fiercely as it lunged towards the Saber Gang chopped by Zheng Jin! Roar! The air exploded with a fierce roar of the tiger, its might shaking the heavens! Crack! seaʀᴄh thё Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An astonishing scene happened. Wu Ling’s punch, with the golden tiger head bursting out, suddenly opened its mouth and in an instant, it bit the Saber Gang from Zheng Jin directly into pieces! Following that, it directly lunged towards Zheng Jin! "How is this possible?!" Although he had known he would be defeated, Zheng Jin didn’t expect that he wouldn’t even be able to block a single move! Roar! The Golden Tiger was nearly about to engulf Zheng Jin. Just at the moment it was about to bite down, the Golden Tiger dispersed, and Wu Ling, looking indifferently at the pale-faced, fallen Zheng Jin, disdainfully said, "You’ve lost." Under such circumstances, Wu Ling defeated Zheng Jin with a single move. This gap in combat strength was truly shocking. Ashamed and downcast, Zheng Jin returned to his team. The surrounding disciples didn’t blame Zheng Jin, even offering words of comfort. At Emperor Immortal Sect, they might fight among themselves. But right now, they were united against a common enemy and naturally banded together. "Does anyone from Emperor Immortal Sect still want to fight?" In the center of the arena, Wu Ling, having defeated Zheng Jin, spoke arrogantly with a proud demeanor. Ye Xuan, observing Wu Ling’s triumphant face, pondered thoughtfully. The fall of Zheng Jin was one thing due to the inferior Spirit of the Void Divine Realm compared to Wu Ling’s, but there was an even more significant factor. The disparity in their True Qi. And the main reason for the gap in True Qi was the cultivation techniques they practiced. "The cultivation techniques practiced by ordinary disciples of Emperor Immortal Sect are inferior to those of Lie Tian Academy..." Ye Xuan sighed softly to himself.