The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1054: Chapter 1054: Battle Against 9-Star Void God

Third Palace’s Assessment Department Director Xiang Nan, Fourth Palace’s Assessment Department Deputy Director Kuang Jushan.

With identities like Xiang Nan and Kuang Jushan, even if they appreciated Jing Yan, they wouldn’t possibly favor Jing Yan over Chang Hao.

The more Jing Yan entangled, the more dissatisfied they would become. If Jing Yan didn’t have extreme martial arts talent, he might have been thrown out long ago.

At this moment, everyone in the hall, even those slow to react, could sense the dissatisfaction Xiang Nan, Kuang Jushan, and the others felt towards Jing Yan. Jing Yan himself, of course, could also sense it.

”Esteemed elders, Elder Chang Hao believes that I’m not strong enough to advance to the Fourth Palace. I must disagree. Elder Chang Hao, is your martial arts realm at the True God level?” Jing Yan was determined, ready to fight.

”Hmph, I am a Nine-star Void God. Jing Yan, what do you wish to do?” Chang Hao squinted and said.

”A Nine-star Void God sounds impressive. Though I have just entered the Seven Stars Void God Realm, I wish to spar with Elder Chang Hao.” Jing Yan said in a calm tone.

Xiang Nan, Kuang Jushan, and others’ eyes suddenly changed.

Jing Yan spoke clearly, though softly. Is Jing Yan challenging Elder Chang Hao?

He himself said he is only at the Seven Stars Void God Realm yet dares to publicly challenge Chang Hao, who is a Nine-star Void God?

The atmosphere in the hall turned strange in an instant. Many couldn’t react right away.

”Hehehe...”

”Jing Yan, don’t joke around, let’s go.” Chun Jin laughed dryly, pulling Jing Yan as he spoke.

In his heart, he screamed that Jing Yan was insane.

Chun Jin wasn’t the only one who thought Jing Yan had gone mad; most people here likely had the same notion. This Jing Yan was utterly crazy.

”Director Chun Jin, I’m not joking. Elder Chang Hao, I wonder if you dare to spar with me.” Jing Yan looked at Chang Hao with a provocative gaze.

”Hahaha!” Chang Hao burst into laughter.

Chang Hao could hardly believe that Jing Yan dared to spar with him; it seemed fantastical. At the same time, he felt extreme anger; in the Third Palace, Chang Hao was someone of great status. Yet today, in front of so many people, he was challenged by a young upstart, a martial artist only at the Seven Stars Void God Realm.

Jing Yan was smacking his face hard, and it was resonating loudly.

”Lord Kuang Jushan, Lord Xiang Nan, you see how arrogant this brat is, right?”

”Today, if we don’t teach him a lesson, what will happen in the future? We must severely punish him.” Chang Hao’s expression turned sinister.

”Elder Chang Hao talks a lot of nonsense; could it be that you’re too afraid to fight me?” Jing Yan ignored Chang Hao’s anger, maintaining a calm expression and indifferent voice.

”Jing Yan!” Director Xiang Nan lowly growled.

This was too much; Jing Yan’s behavior was truly outrageous.

”Director, I insist on battling Elder Chang Hao. If I defeat him, it will naturally prove my qualification for promotion to the Fourth Palace.” Jing Yan looked at Xiang Nan with firm eyes.

Xiang Nan took a deep breath.

”Haha, interesting. Really, unexpected. Elder Chang Hao, Jing Yan wants to challenge you, what do you say?” Kuang Jushan squinted, shook his head, and then looked at Chang Hao to ask.

”Since Jing Yan is so confident, I should accompany him, or else someone might gossip behind my back.” Chang Hao also took a breath, speaking in a gloomy tone.

”Well, before the official promotion assessment begins, let’s first watch the spar between Jing Yan and Elder Chang Hao. Proceed to the assessment great hall.” Kuang Jushan said, striding towards the assessment great hall.

Kuang Jushan did not outwardly explode, but anyone could see he was suppressing his inner anger.

This time, coming from the Fourth Palace to the Third Palace to preside over the promotion assessment, such a chaos had occurred; spreading the news would disgrace him, and he would certainly be furious.

Kuang Jushan walked in the lead, followed closely by Xiang Nan, and everyone else moved towards the assessment great hall.

”Jing Yan...” Chun Jin’s heart felt chilled.

Chang Hao’s cultivation was not below Chun Jin’s. And Jing Yan, only at Seven Stars Void God, dared to spar with Chang Hao; what else could he say?

If he had known, he certainly would have tried his best to stop Jing Yan from coming to the Third Palace’s Assessment Department.

”Director Chun Jin, no need to worry, I have a plan.” Jing Yan smiled at Chun Jin.

Chun Jin’s eyes rolled over; Jing Yan could still smile at this time. You have a plan? You have no plan at all!

”Recklessly ignorant!”

”Yet, it must be said, someone might die today. Even if Elder Chang Hao kills him on the spot, no one can say anything, right? Haha, being watched by figures of great influence in Jidao Palace, that might not be of any use.” The Truth Department Director glanced at Jing Yan with a weird tone, mocking.

”I do admire Jing Yan’s courage. Knowing the vast gap in cultivation, he still dares to face the challenge. Tsk tsk...”

”What courage! Just ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. Thinking oneself unparalleled because of some talent. If Elder Chang Hao kills him today, he deserves it.”

Murmuring whispers permeated the crowd. Jing Yan could hear these voices clearly as well.

His gaze swept over, passing by those mocking faces, a faint killing intent flashed across.

The assessment great hall, the arena opened.

In the formal assessment, this arena was divided into nine sections, capable of accommodating nine martial artists for assessment simultaneously. Each section was quite large, let alone having nine; the entire arena was enormous.

And today, before the formal promotion assessment, there would be a battle between Jing Yan and the Assessment Department’s Elder Chang Hao.

”Elder Chang Hao, Jing Yan, please go up.” Kuang Jushan looked at the two and said.

”Yes!” Jing Yan and Chang Hao responded, swiftly leaping onto the nine-section arena.

”Lord Kuang Jushan, Lord Xiang Nan! Since it’s a spar, accidents may happen. Although I don’t intend to kill Jing Yan, it might happen by accident.” Chang Hao looked at Kuang Jushan and the others slowly said, intent on killing, and these words were a precaution.

”Try to control it, just determine a winner.” Kuang Jushan thought for a moment, then spoke.

A martial arts genius like Jing Yan is extremely rare, otherwise Jidao Palace’s influential figures would not pay attention. Such a genius is worthy of focus and cultivation; if killed so casually, it would truly be a pity.

”Elder Chang Hao, don’t waste time, let’s begin.” Jing Yan slowly drew out the Colorful Cloud Sword, holding it in front of him, facing Chang Hao.

”As you wish.” In an instant, a blue longsword appeared in Chang Hao’s hand.

At a glance, Jing Yan knew that the weapon in Chang Hao’s hand was also a terrifying divine artifact. It was not surprising for a Nine-star Void God of Chang Hao’s status to possess a divine artifact.