Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1247: Chapter 499: Life and Death Arena

Xu Jin only stowed away the Seven Killings Iron Wood Sword into the Sumeru Space after leaving the Imperial Palace of Dahong.

His concentration, which had been focused on the Earth Origin Star Pattern, also withdrew.

Cold sweat seeped from his back.

Today was the most dangerous day for Xu Jin in over a year.

In an enclosed environment, at the core of enemy territory, surrounded by an Eighth Tier Peak and an Eighth Tier Late Period watching him, with the potential of other Eighth Tier and large numbers of Seventh and Sixth Tiers rushing in at any moment.

Despite the peril, the outcome was largely consistent with the analysis and plan Xu Jin and National Master Cheng Yuexiao devised.

One could say this operation only tested Xu Jin’s courage.

There was no element of gambling.

The higher one’s status, the more rational they are, and the more they weigh gains and losses.

The first step to rescue the teacher and martial uncle succeeded.

But every following step was like dancing on the edge of a blade.

Actually, Xu Jin and National Master Cheng Yuexiao did contemplate other simpler and safer methods.

For instance, using the Great Dahong Emperor’s Vice Sect Hierarch position in the Blood God Sect as leverage to have the Great Dahong Emperor directly rescue Teacher Qi Shanye and Martial Uncle Mo Ji from Blood Moon City.

However, the success rate was too low.

It was highly likely that Teacher Qi Shanye and Martial Uncle Mo Ji would, in turn, become Xu Jin’s weakness.

Used by the Great Dahong Emperor to threaten Xu Jin.

At that point, it would truly be a dire situation!

Therefore, only Xu Jin himself could rescue them.

Fifteen minutes later, Xu Jin returned to the Four-direction Inn and went straight to see Ning Yuchan.

”How is it, do you have confidence?”

If you are confident, I’ll proceed with the plan.

The possibility of success is high.

If you aren’t confident, then we’ll skip it.” Xu Jin asked.

”Proceed with the plan.”

I don’t know to what extent he has elevated his cultivation level currently.

But for the past eight years, I have trained day and night tirelessly, all for today!” Ning Yuchan’s gaze was unwaveringly determined.

”Alright.”

*****

At 3 p.m., as the members of the Great Chen Mission set out from the Four-direction Inn towards the Three Yuan Hall, Great Elder Wang Kan had just invited Tianyang Star Hall’s True Disciple, Sun Fuga, out.

Originally, Wang Kan, being a senior, didn’t need to act this way.

But now, with the tense situation within the Star Hall, Wang Kan was increasingly cautious in his conduct.

”Martial learning? Suppressing the unparalleled genius Xu Jin of Great Chen?”

”That’s correct. This is the information on the unparalleled genius Xu Jin of Great Chen.” Great Elder Wang Kan handed over a piece of jade.

The piece of jade contained the latest information on Xu Jin.

Highly skilled in Earth Series Star Skill, extremely proficient in Fire Series Star Skill, also strong in Wood Series Star Technique, and information on condensing Primordial Spirit.

Glancing at it briefly, Sun Fuga nodded, ”No problem. But I want to know, what about that Heavenly Saint Qi from Great Chen, have you investigated?

What is his whereabouts?”

Regarding others, Sun Fuga had not the slightest worry.

Being the unparalleled genius of Tianyang Star Hall, he had this confidence.

The only one he feared was Heavenly Saint Qi.

Even after half a year of seclusive cultivation, with his cultivation level greatly increased, he still had no confidence in defeating Heavenly Saint Qi.

Thus, he was extremely concerned about the whereabouts of Heavenly Saint Qi.

”Sun Ga, this Heavenly Saint Qi never left the Seven Killings Secret Realm.

The Shadow Hall judges that Heavenly Saint Qi most likely died in the sixth or seventh hurdle within the Seven Killings Secret Realm at the hands of the Eighth Tier expert Ju Xuan from the Golden Pillar Alien Race.” Great Elder Wang Kan said.

”Dead?”

Upon hearing this, Sun Fuga was momentarily lost in thought.

In the past six months of seclusion, his goal was always to defeat Heavenly Saint Qi.

After breaking through to the Fifth Tier in his Divine Soul cultivation and condensing a Primordial Spirit, thinking back on his engagements with Heavenly Saint Qi, he still lacked the confidence to defeat him.

Later, his Cloud Tower condensed from nine layers to twenty-two layers, reaching the limit of his cultivation level.

He had far surpassed other experts of the same tier; even ordinary Seventh Tier Ninth Layer Peak experts were not his match.

Yet, thinking back on the times Heavenly Saint Qi defeated him twice consecutively, he still lacked confidence, feeling apprehensive!

The sensation of death was too terrifying!

If possible, he wished to never encounter Heavenly Saint Qi again and relive that sensation of death.

At this moment, hearing Great Elder Wang Kan say that the unparalleled genius Heavenly Saint Qi from Great Chen had fallen in battle, Sun Fuga inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

He was reassured!

”Indeed, he should be dead. Fuga, your goal of killing him to gain enlightenment is impossible.

However, if today you can suppress this unparalleled genius Xu Jin of Great Chen with one strike, it will be a glorious act.

Prior to this, Xu Jin had struck down the Seventh Tier Middle Period Nangong Zhi in one move, causing great embarrassment to our heroes of Dahong.” Great Elder Wang Kan said.

Upon hearing this, Sun Fuga nodded, ”Very well, today I shall begin with Xu Jin.

This battle will open my chest, allowing me to enter the Seventh Tier tomorrow!”

”Then I shall congratulate you in advance, and at that time, there will be a congratulatory gift.” Wang Kan clasped his hands and smiled.

”Great Elder is too kind. Let’s proceed.”

”After you!”

*****

Three Yuan Hall is a grand hall where the Dahong Empire holds lavish banquets; outside the hall is a martial learning field, 200 meters wide and 500 meters long.

The martial field has a dedicated martial array.

Some top-tier matches, or the Dahong martial examinations, or duels within the Dahong aristocracy, are held here.

The Dahong arranged the state banquet at Three Yuan Hall primarily for the convenience of conducting martial learning.

In general, the country being visited is the home ground, with a great advantage.

And the members of the mission, long before the journey, their strength and background are mostly known, and during the martial contest, personnel can be arranged specifically.

Many times, such martial contests can be seen as occasions to boast about one’s martial prowess.

After all, the opportunity to publicly hammer foreign personnel into submission is rare.

Especially in front of one’s own people, showcasing the might of the Dahong Country.

The spectators are incredibly excited and proud.

The participants are even more dazzling and radiant.

After one battle, the participants will surely become the talk of the town in the Dahong National Church Chang Le City.

Therefore, many have come to watch the spectacle.

Dahong’s nobles of all ranks, some high officials of the Tianyang Star Hall, members of the Imperial Family, totaling thousands of spectators.

Additionally, Dahong had invited envoys from various places.

For instance, envoys stationed in Dahong from Dachu, the Barbarian Clan, and trade representatives from the Wood Spirit Palace and Sumeru Palace located in Dahong’s National Capital.

There are many people.

When Xu Jin arrived with the qualified members of the Great Chen Mission, the entirety of San Yuan Hall in all directions was already filled with Dahong’s spectators.

The main stage in front of the hall, however, was left empty!

Under the reception of Mr. Shi of the Da Hong Ministry of Rites, Xu Jin and the others traversed the martial field and headed straight for the main seats in front of San Yuan Hall.

Almost as soon as they stepped into the square, Dahong nobles present began to clamor.

”Cripple?”

”One-armed torso?”

”My God, what kind of lineup is this?”

”Is Great Chen short on people?”

”They sent a bunch of disabled people to participate!”

.....

The clamor and mockery rose like surging tides in an instant.

Even though Ning Yuchan and Ying Ge had long grown accustomed to strange looks from others, being taunted by nearly ten thousand people was still somewhat difficult to bear.

The sword light beneath Ying Ge trembled uncontrollably in the wave of mockery.

Ning Yuchan’s cane sword, and face covered by the veil, also trembled slightly!

Xu Jin suddenly felt a bit regretful.

He felt that bringing the two into the mission and putting them in the public eye, especially at this moment, was somewhat cruel.

”Mr. Shi, are Dahong’s nobles really this lowbrow?” Xu Jin suddenly spoke.

Mr. Shi of the Da Hong Ministry of Rites was quite helpless, spreading his hands, ”Lord Xu, this really can’t be blamed on us!

The appearance, even on the streets, would attract the same reaction?

Moreover, they are envoys!

I can’t stop the mouths of so many people,” Mr. Shi chuckled lightly.

As the mission entered, Dahong nobles grew increasingly brazen.

”Since when can a cripple be an envoy?

In our Dahong, those who aren’t visually appealing can’t be envoys!”

”Hey, cripple, why don’t you say something, is Great Chen really out of people?”

...

”One-armed torso, I’m curious if your third leg is still there?”

”Hahahahah....”

”Definitely not there anymore!”

”Let’s place a bet. I bet it is!”

”I bet it’s not!”

...

As various sounds reached his ears, the sword light beneath Ying Ge suddenly trembled violently.

Xu Jin felt Ying Ge’s emotions starting to fluctuate intensely, almost uncontrollably.

Xu Jin knew he couldn’t suppress it anymore.

Otherwise, Ying Ge’s emotions might explode!

And in front of San Yuan Hall, the Dahong Emperor was leisurely enjoying peeled grapes, watching the scene with a relaxed expression!

This was exactly the scenario he wished for!

Originally, such martial contests were meant to boost national pride and demoralize enemy states!

Xu Jin glanced at the Dahong Emperor. There was no intention to stop, so in the next moment, Xu Jin led the mission swiftly to the Dahong Emperor, saluted, and suddenly said, ”Emperor, Dahong nobles sure have sharp and direct mouths!”

The Dahong Emperor glanced at Xu Jin and laughed, ”Though I am the supreme of Dahong, above overseeing heaven, below governing the earth, controlling countless subjects in between, but still, I can’t control their mouths.”

”Indeed, mouths belong to them.” Xu Jin also laughed, ”Just wondering if their strength is as sharp as their foul mouths!”

Beside him, Wang Kan, Great Elder of Tianyang Star Hall, spoke up, ”That is beyond doubt!”

”Indeed, as the Great Elder says, that is beyond doubt!” The Dahong Emperor also laughed.

”Then why not test it?” Xu Jin smiled.

”As long as your Great Chen envoys are willing, we’ll accompany them all the way,” the Dahong Emperor laughed.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin saluted, nodded, and then turned and instructed.

”Ying Ge, since Dahong nobles are so enthusiastic, go set up a Life and Death Arena.

Men who love to accept humiliation should cleanse it with blood!

Also, let the Dahong nobles see the elegance of Great Chen’s fine men!” Xu Jin directly declared.

”Alright!”

In the next instant, Ying Ge, filled with anger, rushed to the center of the martial field.

”Great Chen’s crippled sword Ying Ge, today, sets up a Life and Death Arena. Who dares to challenge!”

Upon hearing this, Tianyang Star Lord and the court officials of Dahong were stunned.

Life and Death Arena?

This might be too much!