High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System

Chapter 1040 - 481: Power Unleashed! Qinggu’s Arrogance (Double - for Monthly Pass)

After all, in a strict sense, Jiang Ye is not a talent of their generation, but of the newest generation.

”Don’t worry.”

”I will defend the ranking of the Crimson Divine Race.” Jiang Ye noticed Akagami’s gaze and immediately smiled slightly.

As long as it’s within his power, he will naturally take action.

After all, Venerable Bai also said not to weaken the name of the Crimson Divine Race.

But at that moment.

”Hahaha.” Qinggu suddenly laughed.

”Ye Jiang.”

”If you were still Third Tier, you might still stand out among your peers.”

”But now that you are Fourth Tier, the ones you will face are undoubtedly these prodigies of the previous generation.” Qinggu shook his head and said, ”Even if you are at the mid-period Fourth Tier, any Fourth Tier Peak might not be something you can handle.”

Jiang Ye didn’t refute, he just glanced at him lightly, his expression calm and unperturbed.

Strength, no need for words, will be revealed in the Trial Ground.

Arguments are meaningless.

Qinggu saw him staying silent and just assumed he acquiesced, shaking his head with a smile: ”It seems you still have some self-awareness.”

With that,

He said no more, turning to walk towards the Qing Race’s camp.

”This guy is really arrogant.” Akagami coldly watched his back, then couldn’t help but purse his lips.

”Junior Brother, don’t take it to heart.” Prince Huang patted Jiang Ye’s shoulder and consoled.

”Qinggu’s personality is naturally like this, arrogant and overweening.”

”But what he said also holds some truth.” Prince Huang said, ”The strength of the previous generation’s prodigies is far stronger than you imagine. They have immersed themselves in the Fourth Tier for many years, mastering the Laws and divine abilities to perfection, not to be underestimated.”

”Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother. I am well aware.” Jiang Ye nodded, his expression still calm.

He is not arrogant but has a clear understanding of his own strength.

Three years of hard cultivation have not been in vain.

...

Time passed.

The number of figures in the great hall increased, and the aura grew increasingly grand and deep.

Talents from various clans arrived one after another, there were the Hei Race powerhouses draped in beast skins with wild auras, the Huang Race talents in ornate attire with an elegant temperament, and the Zi Race cultivators holding staffs, surrounded by the Power of Laws.

In the end, more than fifty thousand demigod powerhouses gathered, the densely packed crowd filled the entire hall, a glance revealed a sea of heads, the momentum grand and imposing.

Everyone emitted God Power fluctuations, whether strong or weak, converging into a pressure that could shake heaven and earth, causing the hall to subtly tremble.

”The three Venerables have arrived!”

A loud announcement rang out like a clap of thunder, and the hall instantly quieted down.

”Buzz buzz!” The void trembled.

Three figures slowly emerged from the void, as if stepping through time and space, the leader was Venerable Bai.

He wore a white star robe, his form shrouded in a misty light, his actual face unclear, yet he exuded an aura of infinite majesty, prompting involuntary awe.

Beside him, one was clad in black armor, the armor bristling with menacing bone spikes, exuding an aura as biting as winter, the Black Race Venerable.

The other wore a purple robe, the Law patterns surrounding him flowing unceasingly, his eyes as deep as the Starry Sky, unfathomable, the Royal Family Venerable.

”Greetings, Venerable!”

”Greetings, Venerable,” everyone saluted in unison, their voices resounding throughout the hall.

Venerable Bai nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping the room, his voice booming like thunder, resonating in everyone’s ears: ”Today’s Nine Clans meeting is not only for skills exchange among each clan’s talents but also for the selection of Hundred-Star Divine War entrants.”

”The trial rules are as follows!”

”Activate the [Nine Profound Trial Formation], dividing into fifty groups of a thousand each, to enter the trial in sequence.”

”Within the trial formation, defeating alien races and unraveling secret realms can both earn points.”

”Each group’s top two hundred will directly earn Hundred-Star Divine War slots; the top thousand in total rankings will receive additional rewards, which include top-tier cultivation resources and peerless secret techniques transcripts...”

Quickly.

After the rule explanation.

Venerable Bai and the other two Venerables simultaneously raised their hands, three dazzling divine lights intertwined, forming a three-colored beam, which they directed at the center of the hall’s void.

”Boom boom boom!”

The void shook violently, rippling like water.

A giant formation’s light screen gradually unfolded, on which countless mysterious runes flowed continuously, exuding an ancient and vast aura.

It was the Huanglong Civilization’s top-tier trial formation—the [Nine Profound Trial Formation].

The formation light screen is divided into fifty regions, each corresponding to a group entrance, with swirling light at the entrance containing the power of space teleportation.

”First group, enter the formation!”

With the command of a Black-armored Venerable, the thousand geniuses of the first group no longer hesitated, transforming into flowing light and pouring into the corresponding formation entrance like a meteor shower.

On the light screen, the points leaderboard instantly appeared, numerous names swiftly rolling, points constantly changing like jumping flames.

”Look quickly, Bai Cantian is making a move!”

Someone shouted, and all eyes turned to the top of the leaderboard, filled with anticipation.

Only Bai Cantian’s name appeared prominently on the list, with points soaring at an astonishing speed, breaking five thousand points in no time, far surpassing other geniuses, alone at the head of the pack.

”So strong! And it’s only been a short time, yet already five thousand points!”

”As expected of the number one ranked prodigy, his strength is indeed unfathomable; it seems this time the top spot is Bai Cantian’s again.”

”Rumor has it that his [Heaven-Repairing Law] is nearing Great Success, his combat strength is terrifyingly extreme, unmatched among his peers,” many powerhouses exclaimed.

Most geniuses gazed in awe, Bai Cantian’s performance was truly dazzling.

Bai Cantian’s points continued to rise, quickly breaking eight thousand.

Finally, stabilizing at ten thousand points, firmly securing the number one position.

”Bai Cantian’s strength has improved again.”

”The distance to Ascend to Divinity is probably not far away,” a Royal Family Venerable quietly remarked, his tone carrying a hint of appreciation.

Venerable Bai nodded slightly, with a trace of satisfaction in his eyes; Bai Cantian was the hope of the Bai Race, his future promising.

”This Bai Cantian is really formidable, but I may not necessarily lose to him,” Prince Wang’s eyes flashed with a hint of seriousness, then his battle intent surged.

He had long coveted the top spot.

...

As time passed, groups of geniuses entered the formation one after another, and the leaderboard names constantly changed, the competition becoming increasingly intense.

After Prince Wang’s group entered, his points rapidly climbed, like a rocket straight to the second position, although unable to surpass Bai Cantian, he firmly occupied the second spot, gradually narrowing the gap with Bai Cantian.

Red Light and Qinggu’s group followed closely, the points of the two clung tightly, alternately leading, neither yielding.

Red Light’s [World-Burning Law] was unparalleled and domineering, wherever it passed, exotic beasts turned to ashes, points surged.

Qinggu’s [Life and Death Law] was peculiar and difficult, able to instantly wither the opponent’s divine power, equally unstoppable.

Each had their own merits, for a moment unable to determine superiority.

The points thus entangled tightly, the difference minute.

”What?”

”Not very good.” Jiang Ye stood among the crowd, his gaze fell on the clan points statistics on the leaderboard, brows slightly furrowed.

Seeing that the total points of the Crimson Divine Race had fallen behind the Qing Race, the Royal Family, the Bai Race, and others, the situation was precarious, likely to lose rank at any moment.

No other way.

This generation of Crimson Divine Race’s geniuses was too declining.

And the previous generation, there was only Red Light to rely on.

”Seems it’s time to exert some force,” Jiang Ye thought to himself.

During these three years, he cultivated at the Crimson Divine Race’s Bright Heart Hall and consumed quite a bit of the top resources provided by the Crimson Divine Race.

Reason dictated he should contribute to the Crimson Divine Race.

Moreover, he wanted to use this trial to test his real combat power after breaking through Tier Four Peak and see the gap with the previous generation’s prodigies.

Venerable Bai’s instruction was not to reveal full strength, but to appropriately showcase part of his combat power, not drawing too much attention while helping the Crimson Divine Race improve their ranking, is just right.

Jiang Ye composed himself and adjusted his breath.

”Is Ye Jiang going to enter the arena too?”

”Let’s see what level he is,” many powerhouses sensed the change in Jiang Ye’s aura and curiously looked over.

Right at that moment, the Royal Family Venerable’s voice sounded like a bell tower: ”Group forty-nine, enter the formation!”

Finally, it was the turn of Jiang Ye’s group.

He took a deep breath, his gaze sharp.

The next moment.

”Whoosh!” ”Whoosh!” ”Whoosh...”

Jiang Ye and the other nine hundred ninety-nine geniuses stepped out, turning into streams of light like arrows leaving a string, racing towards the corresponding formation entrance.

Upon stepping into the entrance.

”Wow~” A vast spatial power enveloped Jiang Ye, the scene before his eyes rapidly shifted, flashing like a revolving lantern.

[Nine Profound Trial Array] Group forty-nine, the trial officially begins!