Chapter 371 Walking Alone in the Rain
Chapter 371 Walking Alone in the Rain
With a single move, Zheng Qian not only withstood the array attack of the four monstrous talents of the Southern Region, but also knocked them unconscious.
Before unlocking the suppression talisman, Dongfang Yifeng and the other three were among the top geniuses. Once they unlocked it, they would become the strongest prodigies in their respective regions, the future guardians of that region.
"Impossible, this is impossible." Wu Chengming stared at Zheng Qian in disbelief. He had also participated in the Demon Lotus Heaven-Defying Array plan, and he knew its power better than anyone. Let alone a Dragon Shaping Realm expert, even a Liquid Aperture Realm expert would be instantly killed, and only a True Core Realm expert would have a fighting chance.
Could it be that Zheng Qian's combat power is enough to instantly kill a Liquid Aperture Realm expert? And to fight against a True Core Realm expert who is two major realms and six minor realms higher?
Impossible, absolutely impossible. Wu Chengming dismissed the idea as soon as it crossed his mind.
Human bloodlines limit the development of the human race, although they grow faster and are more adaptable compared to the demon race. However, bloodlines also limit the upper limit of combat ability; Zheng Qian's combat power clearly exceeds the limits of humanity.
"Something's not right. Zheng Qian's combat power is off. Unless he's the reincarnation of a war god, it's impossible for him to have such strong combat power." Even the Eastern Gambling King couldn't believe that Zheng Qian had such powerful combat power; it had overturned their understanding.
Yun Youzi was equally shocked; Zheng Qian's combat power was also beyond his comprehension. Let alone humans, even races with divine bloodlines would not be able to withstand Dongfang Yifeng and his group's Heaven-Defying Demon Lotus Formation at the Dragon Shaping Realm, let alone knock out four prodigies in one move.
Pan Jiu was in the void, his body swirling with order. Only he knew that Zheng Qian's display of extraordinary combat power was a normal phenomenon.
The mysterious liquid in Zheng Qian's mind was actually a divine substance that altered his bloodline. When Zheng Qian fought against You Tong and Ye Ku, who possessed divine bloodlines, he wasn't suppressed by their divine bloodlines; this was thanks to the mysterious liquid changing his bloodline.
The Hongyuan Void Pearl is the key and carrier for Zheng Qian to unleash his powerful ultimate move, 'Domain,' and to launch soul attacks. Without the Hongyuan Void Pearl and the mysterious liquid to alter his bloodline, Zheng Qian could not have become so powerful.
Wu Chengming calmed down and looked at Yun Youzi, slowly asking, "Was the domain Zheng Qian used a technique that occurred during a spatial tremor?"
Yun Youzi sneered: "You have a lot of questions."
Zheng Qian's domain was not a technique created during spatial tremors, but rather a technique he developed himself. However, as Zheng Qian's master, Yun Youzi naturally wouldn't tell them any information; even as protectors, they couldn't know too many secrets.
"His domain already has the cone shape of the Domain Transformation Realm, while he is currently in the Dragon Transformation Realm, which is two major realms and six minor realms away from the Domain Transformation Realm. If it's not a technique from the Space Oscillation Technique, could it be that Zheng Qian created it himself? Even if he's a prodigy, he couldn't possibly create a cone shape of his domain in the Dragon Transformation Realm. It must be Yun Youzi's masterpiece. Asking such a question is a waste of over three hundred years of life." Dongfang Gambling King was convinced that this was the ultimate move from the Space Oscillation Technique. As a powerful spatial cultivation method, the premature appearance of a cone shape of the domain was understandable.
Wu Chengming remained silent. The five prodigies of the Southern Region's Dragon Shaping Realm suppressed their cultivation levels to solidify their foundations. These were Li Zun, Dongfang Yifeng, and the other three. This was part of a talent development program called the Five Elements Demon Spirit Evolution Program. It was also an experiment in a battle formation called the Demon Lotus Heaven-Defying Formation, specifically designed to counter the strongest prodigies.
At the same time, it is also to prepare for the competition five years later.
While the various factions in the Southern Region appear to be constantly at odds, with their disciples sometimes even fighting to the death, the higher-ups have long since coordinated their efforts to cultivate a group of prodigies and help them grow.
Zheng Qian was unaware of the immense impact his domain would have on Yun Youzi and the other two. He had already decided that if his cultivation technique was deemed a demonic art, then he would let the storm come sooner rather than later.
At the foot of Qianfeng Mountain, disciples from the four sects braved the torrential rain, gazing up at the battle that had been cut off from their view.
"They must have used a powerful secret technique to avoid accidentally harming us, so they told us to wait for them at the foot of the mountain."
"Just wait and see. They didn't use their strongest moves during the fight just now because they were afraid of accidentally hurting us. Once we come down, they can unleash their full power and fight properly."
The disciples of the four sects were very relaxed. They believed that Zheng Qian would definitely lose. When they retreated just now, Zheng Qian had vomited blood, and everyone had seen that he was exhausted. He no longer had much fighting strength left.
Dongfang Yifeng and the other three are just reaping the credit now.
The barrier that had been obscuring their vision quickly disappeared, and they knew the battle was over.
"Unexpectedly, Zheng Qian was defeated in less than two minutes."
"Heh heh, Zheng Qian is a man, not a god. You really think he can take on all of us head-on? Are you kidding me?"
"It's over. It's a pity that Zheng Qian's 30,000 mid-grade spirit crystals were all divided up by them."
The four geniuses chatted casually. At first, they joined the siege of Zheng Qian with great enthusiasm, fantasizing that they would be the lucky ones. Unfortunately, Zheng Qian's combat power exceeded their expectations. These geniuses among ordinary people couldn't even withstand a single punch from Zheng Qian. If it weren't for the four prodigies restraining them and advancing and retreating together, they would all have been defeated.
They were terrified during the battle, but they discovered that whenever their lives were in danger, a mysterious force would help them avoid it, so they fought without any fear.
The fact that Yun Youzi, Wu Chengming, and Dongfang Duba were secretly protecting them and that they would not die was the premise for them daring to face Zheng Qian and launch a full-scale attack.
Just when Zheng Qian was about to lose, the four prodigies ordered them to retreat, which made them resentful, but they were helpless.
The 30,000 mid-grade spirit crystals on Zheng Qian's body were divided up by the four prodigies. They dared not speak out against it, and their hearts ached whenever they thought about it.
Thirty thousand mid-grade spirit crystals! They couldn't earn that much even if they worked hard for ten lifetimes.
"Look, someone's coming down."
Just then, a figure appeared on the mountain. The dense forest obscured their view, making it impossible for the geniuses to see who it was.
"I bet it's Dongfang Yifeng. He's the calmest and most powerful of the four prodigies."
"Bullshit, it must be You Laohu from our Nan Yeji Sect, he is the strongest prodigy."
"Hehe, you stinky men are really dreaming. She is clearly the pride of our Soul Guiding Sect, Ye Lanshuang."
The geniuses of the Miannan Empire remained silent; they were disciplined, yet confidence shone in their eyes. The ultimate victor among the five prodigies atop the mountain would undoubtedly be Wu Ye, who held the prestigious title of Shadow Martial Supreme.
As the approaching figure drew closer, the four geniuses gaped in disbelief, unable to utter a single word.
He wore an ancient-style bamboo hat and a heavy raincoat, each step he took making a thud on the ground, his determination unwavering. Though the wind and rain raged, they could not shake his figure in the slightest. Yet, his solitary figure, amidst the raging storm, seemed to exude an air of aloofness and loneliness, as if he were the only one walking in the world.
The person who arrived was Zheng Qian.
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