The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 997: Chapter 997: Big Figures Shocked

”Low-class World...” Chu Yan’s pupils suddenly tightened, and his brows furrowed.

How could a newly ascended native from a low-class world possess such formidable strength?

With doubt in his heart, Chu Yan didn’t ask more, cupped his hands towards Jing Yan, and then walked off the stage without hesitation.

And Jing Yan’s victory over Chu Yan on the stage drove many people in the plaza wild.

They knew Chu Yan, but not Jing Yan. How could an unknown man defeat Chu Yan?

The many Chiefs of the First Palace were also silent. Jing Yan’s power as a Three-star Void God already shocked and surprised them, but now even Chu Yan has been defeated by Jing Yan. What is Jing Yan’s Cultivation realm? How strong is he ultimately?

At this moment, Li Yue from the Truth Department was already somewhat panicked.

From initial indifference, to some slight regret later, to the current panic.

He seemed to somewhat understand why the Chief Officer had instructed him to recruit Jing Yan, this native. This native is just too overwhelmingly strong!

Chu Yan is a Martial Arts Genius ranked over 8000 on the Tianhua Ranking. If Chu Yan were willing to join the Truth Department, Li Yue would definitely be thrilled for several days. Yet Jing Yan actually defeated Chu Yan head-on.

At the same time, Li Yue had a bad premonition.

The Chief Officer instructed him to recruit Jing Yan, and he didn’t complete this task. He felt that the position under him seemed a bit unstable. If the Chief Officer got angry, he could completely take away his position as the Director of the First Palace Truth Department.

In less than an hour, the fourth round of the ranking competition ended.

In the fourth round, the four hundred defeated martial artists received two hundred thousand level one Divine Crystals plus two thousand Heavenly Repairing Pills. Additionally, they received an extra hundred Law Crystals.

Next is the fifth round of battles, four hundred to two hundred. In the fifth round, Jing Yan faced a Three-star Void God and defeated his opponent effortlessly to advance smoothly into the top two hundred of the ranking competition.

In the sixth round of the ranking competition, there were only a hundred stages.

At this point, none of the martial artists remaining on the stage were weaklings.

Jing Yan looked at the opponent standing across from him, and for the first time, his face showed a solemn expression.

This round, Jing Yan’s opponent was Kuo Shen, who ranked third in the Law Affinity test, a Five-star Void God.

On the Tianhua Ranking, Kuo Shen was ranked 844th. It could be said that Kuo Shen is a renowned Martial Arts Genius in the Luli Divine Domain. If everything goes smoothly in the future, Kuo Shen is almost certain to become a True God.

In the previous rounds of the ranking competition, Jing Yan had already noticed Kuo Shen. Although he did not know Kuo Shen’s name, among all the martial artists participating in the selection assessment, there were less than ten Five-star Void Gods. Jing Yan paid special attention to each Five-star Void God.

”Jing Yan’s opponent in this round is Kuo Shen!”

”Yes, Kuo Shen is a Five-star Void God, very powerful. In this battle, I’m afraid Jing Yan can’t win again.”

”Losing to Kuo Shen is not disgraceful. It’s said that Kuo Shen has already attracted the attention of the high-ranking officials of our Luo Jiu Divine Palace and is going to be a key nurtured Martial Arts Genius.”

”Hmm, I have also heard about this matter. Moreover, Kuo Shen seems to have already chosen the Water Moon Department.”

The discussion spread among the crowd.

”State your name.” Kuo Shen looked at Jing Yan and asked in a deep voice.

”Jing Yan,” Jing Yan said.

”An unknown nobody.” There was no change in Kuo Shen’s expression, ”Three swords!”

He drew a purple longsword, ”Remember, my name is Kuo Shen.”

As soon as the words fell, Kuo Shen’s body moved. The purple longsword stabbed out as fast as lightning. A purple crack appeared at the tip of the sword.

”Divine Skills?” Jing Yan felt the aura of Divine Skills.

This Kuo Shen had actually comprehended Divine Skills.

Since participating in the selection assessment until now, this Kuo Shen was the first martial artist Jing Yan encountered who had mastered a Divine Skill.

”Interesting.” Jing Yan smiled, battle intent rising in his eyes, as his holy artifact longsword swept out.

”Holy Light Sword Technique!”

In the Holy Light Sword Technique, the Sword Intent Divine Ability was integrated. Two Sword Lights collided in the space of the stage in an instant.

”Elder Yongming, who do you think will win in this battle between Jing Yan and Kuo Shen?” Gai Chen looked at the two on stage and asked Elder Yongming standing beside him.

”Both are Five-star Void Gods, but the number of laws Jing Yan has comprehended is likely far fewer than Kuo Shen. Moreover, Kuo Shen also mastered a kind of Puncture Divine Ability. I’m afraid Jing Yan can hardly withstand Kuo Shen.” Elder Yongming shook his head and said.

The law system of the God Realm really cannot be compared to that of a low-class world.

”Hmm, indeed. Kuo Shen’s combat power can completely rival many Six-star Void Gods. Even Six-star Void Gods without Divine Skills would find it difficult to defeat Kuo Shen. This Kuo Shen is truly a rare Martial Arts Genius. I just feel this person has too much killing intent. Elder Yongming, you’d better be cautious, don’t let Jing Yan die at Kuo Shen’s hands,” another Supreme Elder reminded Elder Yongming.

It would be too much of a pity if a genius like Jing Yan died on the stage.

With Elder Yongming controlling the Mystic Temple of the World, if Jing Yan encountered mortal danger, Elder Yongming could intervene with a mere thought to save Jing Yan in time.

During the conversation between several big shots, the first encounter between Jing Yan and Kuo Shen had already concluded.

The gazes of these big shots on the high platform in the void all slightly changed. Because, in Jing Yan and Kuo Shen’s first encounter, Jing Yan did not fall into an apparent disadvantage.

”This...” Gai Chen exhaled a word.

”Could this Jing Yan have also mastered Divine Skills?” a Supreme Elder exclaimed in slight surprise.

Several people’s gazes turned to Elder Yongming.

”It seems to be the Sword Intent Divine Ability. Jing Yan should have mastered a Sword Intent Divine Ability with extremely strong attack power,” Elder Yongming said with some shock.

The Sword Intent Divine Ability in the God Realm is a very high-end Divine Skill. Compared to Kuo Shen’s Puncture Divine Ability, it is far superior.

”Sword Intent Divine Ability?”

”How is this possible? Jing Yan is a native. He could comprehend the Sword Intent Divine Ability in a low-class world?” Gai Chen’s eyes widened in disbelief.

The expressions of the other people also showed incredulity.

Jing Yan and Kuo Shen initiated their second attack simultaneously.

”It is the Sword Intent Divine Ability, that can be basically confirmed. Moreover, Jing Yan’s Sword Intent Divine Ability is not in the First Realm, but the Second Realm,” this time, Elder Yongming confirmed.

He controlled the Mystic Temple of the World and could feel Jing Yan’s attack.

”Hiss...” Several gasps sound around Elder Yongming.

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”Damn it!” Kuo Shen’s face turned sullen.

He had said three swords, meaning he would defeat Jing Yan within three swords. But now, he had already attacked twice, yet couldn’t even suppress Jing Yan.

”The Divine Skills you have mastered also have considerable power and very strong penetration power. However, you are still no match for me,” Jing Yan chuckled lightly, and the third sword, carrying a power even stronger than the previous two, swiftly struck.