The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Entering the Heaven Array Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Entering the Heaven Array “Warriors who wish to challenge the Heaven Array, step forward!

You have ten breaths to think this over!” Mu Liantian scanned the warriors below, including Jing Yan and about ten others.

Ten breaths!

If no one stepped forward to challenge the Heaven Array after ten breaths, this year’s examination of the Three Major Academies would end like the last, with no one challenging the Heaven Array.

In the square, Wen Yuan from the Wen Family glared at Jing Yan with fierce eyes.

Yesterday, Jing Yan had declared his intention to challenge the Heaven Array and even provoked Wen Yuan to do the same.

At that time, Wen Yuan hadn’t responded; he hadn’t dared to.

Now, thinking back, he felt deeply ashamed that he, a much younger warrior, had managed to intimidate him.

He actually hadn’t dared to respond on the spot.

Damn it, Wen Yuan, a genius among the youth of the Wen Family in Lanqu County City, had his face swept to the ground yesterday; it was like a sharp knife stabbing into his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

Hatred boiled and rumbled within him.

Especially now, when he saw Jing Yan showing no intention of challenging the Heaven Array, it became even more unbearable.

“Kid, didn’t you want to challenge the Heaven Array?”

“What?

Are you just full of hot air?

Who was it that said they wanted to challenge the Heaven Array yesterday?

Why are you backing out now?

Why aren’t you moving?” Wen Yuan’s gloomy gaze fixed on Jing Yan.

“Oh?” Jing Yan looked at Wen Yuan.

“You coward, showing up again?” Jing Yan sneered.

“It seems you mean to challenge the Heaven Array, right?”

“You little brat, don’t change the subject.

After the Earth Array ended yesterday, didn’t you say you wanted to challenge the Heaven Array yourself?” Wen Yuan said through gritted teeth.

“Yes!

I did say that, and I admit it.

But I also seem to recall saying, if you have the guts, join me in challenging the Heaven Array.

Now, do you want to be a man with guts or remain a gutless loser?” Jing Yan scoffed.

“You…” Wen Yuan’s eyes blazed.

“Kid, are you trying to say those who don’t dare to challenge the Heaven Array are all gutless losers?

Heh, your words not only insult us, but you are including yourself as well!” Wen Yuan took a deep breath as he glanced at the other warriors around.

“You gutless loser, I can’t be bothered to argue with you.” Jing Yan smirked.

Immediately after, Jing Yan stepped forward, walking toward the position of the Heaven Array.

Wen Yuan stared in astonishment, his mouth agape as he watched Jing Yan walk away.

Originally, he thought Jing Yan wouldn’t dare challenge the Heaven Array, but now Jing Yan had moved.

He stood frozen in place, looking utterly foolish.

Ultimately, he still didn’t dare to step out, his fear of death holding him back.

“Hmm?”

“What?”

“Could it be, he wants to challenge the Heaven Array?”

The gazes of Wen Yuan and the others landed on Jing Yan, their expressions changing dramatically.

Atop the high platform, Shang Qu and others, who were casually chatting and laughing, abruptly went silent when Jing Yan stepped forward, as if something forcefully cut off their conversation.

What is this kid trying to do?

“Jing Yan of Donglin City, greetings, Lord Chief!” After stepping out, Jing Yan bowed to Mu Liantian, “I wish to challenge the Heaven Array for the Gold Seizing Order!”

Jing Yan’s voice echoed throughout the arena.

Everyone’s expression subtly changed.

Eyes converged on Jing Yan; they all knew about the Sealing Order issued by the Three Major Academies against him.

Even though Jing Yan had already obtained the Silver Token, he was still banned from training in the academies.

So, was Jing Yan’s current action a way to defy the Sealing Order from the Three Major Academies?

“Jing Yan, have you thought this through?” Mu Liantian asked, looking at Jing Yan.

Yesterday inside Juhua Restaurant, Mu Liantian had met Jing Yan and knew of his resolve.

His question here was not actually for Jing Yan to reconsider but rather a customary final confirmation.

“Yes!” Jing Yan slightly bowed as he spoke.

“Good!” Mu Liantian nodded slightly and looked at the other ten-plus warriors.

“Three breaths left!

Does anyone else wish to challenge the Heaven Array?”

As soon as Mu Liantian’s words fell, another figure stepped out from the crowd, dressed in a white robe.

He walked out and finally stood beside Jing Yan.

“Lanqu County City, Wu Shen, challenging the Heaven Array for the Gold Seizing Order!” The man in the white robe bowed to Mu Liantian, his words clear.

Wu Shen, a descendant of the Wu Family from Lanqu County City!

Wu Family, also a Great Family of Lanqu County City, although the current Wu Family could hardly compare to the Four Great Families, was similar to the Chen Family by nature.

Even historically speaking, the Wu Family had a longer history than the Chen Family.

The Wu Family has been a family for over a thousand years.

The Wu Family was a family with profound heritage!

And on the high platform, there was also an elder from the Wu Family.

When Wu Shen said he wanted to challenge the Heaven Array, the Wu Family elder showed no surprise at all.

Clearly, he had long known that his Wu Shen from the Wu Family intended to take on the Heaven Array.

“Wu Shen, have you thought it through?” Mu Liantian asked.

“I have thought it through,” Wu Shen nodded.

Mu Liantian also nodded.

“The time has come, now, the Heaven Array is activated.”

“Jing Yan!

Wu Shen!

The two of you can enter the array now!

Remember, safety first, there are numerous dangers within the Heaven Array, you must be extremely careful.

You have three hours to pass through the Heaven Array.

After the time is up, if you haven’t passed through, you will be transported out,” Mu Liantian said slowly in a deep voice.

“Whoosh!”

Above the Heaven Array, ten black entrances appeared.

At that moment, Jing Yan and Wu Shen exchanged a glance, and Wu Shen gave a smile.

“Jing Yan, I don’t want you to think of me as a useless waste.

So, I’m going to challenge the Heaven Array.

Hehe, if I die in the Heaven Array, remember, you’re also responsible.

Alright, I’m going ahead!” Wu Shen said with a smile to Jing Yan, not waiting for Jing Yan’s response; he lifted his foot and darted into the entrance of the Heaven Array, disappearing in an instant.

Jing Yan slightly shook his head.

This Wu Shen was indeed indifferent.

After shaking his head, Jing Yan didn’t delay any longer, slightly activated his Primordial Energy, and like lightning, entered into the entrance of the Heaven Array.

In this session’s test of the Three Major Academies, two people challenged the Heaven Array, one Jing Yan and one Wu Shen.

Jing Yan was a martial artist from the small city of Donglin City, and Wu Shen was a young member of the Wu Family, a Great Family of Lanqu County City.

The Four Great Families of Lanqu County City had no young members challenging the Heaven Array.

The elders of the Four Great Families, on the high platform, each showed different expressions, but one thing was the same; they obviously felt disgraced.

The progeny of their Four Great Families should have been the leaders, yet now, Jing Yan and Wu Shen had stolen the spotlight that should have belonged to the Four Great Families.

“The director of Dao Yi Academy, it seems that Jing Yan holds a great grudge against the Sealing Order of the Three Major Academies, so he chose to express his dissatisfaction by challenging the Heaven Array,” the Wen Family elder said with a dry laugh to Shang Qu.

He only mentioned Jing Yan, not Wu Shen.

Although Wu Shen was not a progeny of the Four Great Families, he was still a member of a Great Family of Lanqu County City, unlike Jing Yan who dared to steal the spotlight from his Wen Family.

Thus, the words of the Wen Family elder seemed harmless on the surface, but the tone was quite meaningful.

“Fool, his death would be no loss!” Shang Qu sneered, “Now it seems that the Three Major Academies’ decision to issue a Sealing Order against him was absolutely correct.

He thinks by challenging the Heaven Array, he can be remembered and be seen as someone very brave.

Actually, it’s a very foolish act.

Doesn’t he know the dangers within the Heaven Array?

Does he possess the strength to survive in the Heaven Array?

Knowing he would die, yet still going, it’s simply foolishness!”

Shang Qu had already sentenced Jing Yan to death.

Even if Jing Yan possessed the combat power of a Late-stage Innate Martial Artist, surviving in the Heaven Array was nearly impossible.

Even martial artists at the Peak of Innate might not survive, let alone a martial artist with the combat power of Late-stage Innate.

“The director of Dao Yi Academy makes sense, Jing Yan is not even twenty years old this year, he has plenty of opportunities in the future.

He could still join the Three Major Academies later!

But instead, he chose a path of no return; too reckless!

Dying in the Heaven Array, it’s his own choice!” Huang Luo, the Outer Court Director of the Red Lotus Academy also shook his head.

Among the directors of the Three Major Academies, only Shu Ling remained silent.

She felt somewhat regretful for Jing Yan!

Although she thought that what Shang Qu said was somewhat harsh, she had to admit that what he said was the truth.

Even if Jing Yan had the combat power of a Late-stage Innate Martial Artist, he would have a hard time surviving in the Heaven Array.

Shu Ling thought that Jing Yan was undoubtedly a genius martial artist.

Such a martial artist dying in the Heaven Array was indeed a pity.

If it hadn’t been for the Sealing Order issued on the first day, Shu Ling would have hoped that Jing Yan could join the Dao Yi Academy.

Moreover, Jing Yan indeed intended to join the Dao Yi Academy.

“Hopefully…

he can survive,” Shu Ling sighed silently in her heart.

“Elder Wu, has Wu Shen reached the Peak Innate Realm?” Shang Qu’s gaze turned to the Wu Family Elder, asking.

Yesterday, Shang Qu had made contact with Wu Shen, hoping Wu Shen would join the Divine Wind Academy.

However, Wu Shen had not made any commitment in person.

“Wu Shen indeed possesses the cultivation of Peak Innate,” the Wu Family elder glanced at Shang Qu and said with a smile,

Wu Shen was the most outstanding young martial artist in the Wu Family in the past several decades.

“Impressive!” Shang Qu courteously complimented, “Elder Wu, it seems Wu Shen has a chance to seize the Gold Order!

It has been thirty years since any martial artist has managed to seize a Gold Order.

Hehe, Wu Shen indeed has a great chance.

Elder Wu, I hope Wu Shen can join my Divine Wind Academy, regardless of whether he can seize the Gold Order or not.”

“Director Shang Qu, I can’t decide for Wu Shen; after he comes out of the Heaven Array, you’ll still have to ask for his opinion,” the Wu Family elder said with a smile.

“Hehe,” Shang Qu chuckled dryly a few times.