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Chapter 1607: Chapter 1607: Challenger!

The Divine Flame Martial Contest is in full swing.

Two prodigies are fiercely battling in the air, both at the True Immortal Realm, unleashing their magical treasures, causing chaos in the heavens and the earth.

Carson Flores sat on the branch of a tree atop a mountain, watching with great interest. Shirley Miller leaned against him, smiling as she cracked sunflower seeds, looking completely relaxed.

This battle of prodigies invites those below Golden Immortal strength, and those who stand out can receive rich rewards.

The acknowledged favorite, Khloe Rich, didn’t show up, nor did Mark Park. The front-runner became Edwin Howell from the Yi Qi Xuan Huang Sect.

Although Shirley Miller has progressed rapidly over the years, reaching the peak of Earth Immortal, everyone participating is a prodigy with some immortal destiny.

Realizing her slim chances of advancing, coupled with Carson’s previous remarkable fame, she simply opted out of the contest, fully enjoying the show with Carson.

Jonah Arnold initially wanted her to participate and make an appearance, to increase her presence. Seeing her quit directly, although somewhat regretful, he didn’t persuade her.

Let her be.

After cultivating for decades, maybe even a hundred years, Shirley might become the backbone of the Thousand Flowers Palace.

”These people are fighting fiercely and are quite invested, almost at the point of life and death. Watching this is much more exciting than watching any arena match, this real-life battle even has special effects...”

Shirley couldn’t help but chuckle, ”Others are fighting for their lives, yet you’re just watching the fun.”

Carson laughed, ”Spectators don’t dislike a little excitement.”

Shirley snuggled against Carson’s shoulder with a smile, ”Where are you going next?”

”To the Heavenly Demon Continent. The Golden-Winged Great Roc is too conspicuous to carry around. I need to find a Demon Secret Fruit to allow it to change its form freely, making it much easier for me to take it along.”

Shirley reminded him, ”The Demon Race dominates the Heavenly Demon Continent, holding absolute power. The Human Race is just a vassal, considered second-class citizens. If you go, you might face some targeting.”

Carson smiled, ”Not a big issue. Lilianna Norman went to the Heavenly Fox Palace. With her Innate Taoist Body, she’s likely very valued there. Given this connection and my status as a disciple of the White Crane Immortal Sect, there shouldn’t be any major problems.”

Shirley blinked, ”Lilianna Norman went to the Heavenly Fox Palace? It’s one of the top ten powers in the Immortal Domains. With her innate Taoist Body, she has boundless prospects there.”

Carson nodded, ”Among the three of us, our fellow disciples, and friends like Lilianna Norman, scattered across the Immortal Domains, it’s not easy to meet up. I want to take this chance to see them, check on each other’s situation, so we can support one another if any issues arise in the future.”

Shirley nodded gently, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at Carson.

From the Mortal Realm to the Barbaric Wilderness Realm, and then to the Immortal Domains, Carson never focused solely on his cultivation, journeying alone. He cared a lot about his family and friends.

Once he secured his standing in the Barbaric Wilderness Realm, he returned to the Mortal Realm to bring his grandfather, aunt, and others. For those unwilling to come, he gifted numerous elixirs to ensure their health and longevity.

Upon entering the Immortal Realm, he still worried about many in the Barbaric Wilderness Realm, gifting elixirs and fulfilling promises to guide people like Princess Hail to the Immortal Realm, carefully arranging the best paths for everyone important to him.

He has a gentle heart.

As for the subtle feelings between Carson and Lilianna Norman, Shirley actually knows but doesn’t bother to mention or concern herself with it.

From the Mortal Realm to the Barbaric Wilderness, and then to the Immortal Realms, she increasingly understood the meaning of the long Immortal Path. Every meeting with Carson is separated by a longer time, and it might be even longer in the future.

With greater strength, a retreat might last ten years, or a hundred years. Why worry or dwell too much on such things?

Battle after battle, there’s always a lively spectacle to watch.

The final results gradually emerged from the fierce fighting. Unsurprisingly, Edwin Howell from the Yi Qi Xuan Huang Sect took first place.

Once the juniors finish their fights, it naturally turns to the seniors. As the proceedings conclude, everyone begins looking forward to the challengers’ arrival.

The battles of top-tier Heavenly Immortals cannot be compared to these batches of younger True Immortals sparring back and forth.

”There hasn’t been any significant change in the past hundred years, so probably no one will challenge, right?”

”The rankings of the Eight Great Powers are forged through countless competitions over thousands of years. Everyone’s strength is well understood; surpassing any is no easy task.”

”Perhaps someone wants to join the Eight Great Powers?”

”To join the Eight Great Powers, one must first challenge the eighth-ranked Thousand Flowers Palace. Although Cora Tate from the Thousand Flowers Palace is only at the Late Celestial Immortal stage, her cultivation of the Divine Maiden Suxin Scripture grants her formidable combat power. It’s said that several Peak Heavenly Immortals have challenged her before, but none succeeded.”

”Sharing the same realm does not mean equal combat power; one must also consider skills, magical treasures, ultimate moves, and other factors. Carson, at the early stage of Earth Immortal, barely blocked True Immortal strength—it’s the same logic.”

”There probably won’t be any exciting challenges this year.”

Amidst the crowd’s discussions, a burly man in a black and red cloak soared into the air, his voice thunderous, resounding across the Nine Heavens.

”Leland Conley, Sect Leader of the Twin Saints Gate, challenges the ancestor of the Thousand Flowers Palace to a duel!”