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

Chapter 1042 - 482: Instant Kill! Shocking the Entire Arena

Jiang Ye’s points also soared all the way from three thousand to four thousand, four thousand five, five thousand!

The moment his points broke through five thousand, Jiang Ye’s heart stirred.

He glanced at the few dozen remaining Tier Four Late Period Cangxu powerhouses, a glint flashing through his eyes.

”That’s about enough.”

”If I keep going, it’ll be a bit too eye-catching.” Jiang Ye thought to himself.

Venerable Bai’s instructions still echoed in his ears: do not reveal all your strength too early.

”Five thousand points.”

”It’s enough to pull the Crimson Divine Race’s ranking back up.” Jiang Ye understood this clearly.

It was enough.

Jiang Ye’s figure blurred as he withdrew from the battle circle.

He raised his hand to his brow and activated the trial array’s exit rune.

”Buzz!”

A beam of white light wrapped around his body, and he vanished from the crimson wasteland in an instant.

...

Outside, in the Huanglong Divine Hall.

On the light screen, Ye Jiang’s points froze at five thousand two hundred.

Immediately after, his figure appeared on the teleportation platform at the center of the great hall.

”Five thousand two hundred points?”

”That means he can defeat Tier Four Late Period Cangxu powerhouses.”

”That’s insane, a few years ago he was only at Tier Three Peak, right?”

”Fortunately, he still isn’t a match for Prince Huang and the others, otherwise that would really be monstrous.” The many powerhouses discussed in low voices; some were delighted, some astonished, and others felt secretly relieved.

After all, not everyone wanted to see such a formidable genius emerge within the Crimson Divine Race.

”This guy.”

”He really did make it to five thousand points.” Qinggu’s expression darkened slightly, then quickly returned to its cool sharpness, but there was a bit less contempt in his eyes.

On the other side.

Jiang Ye had just steadied himself when several figures came striding over.

”Good!”

”Junior Brother Ye Jiang, you’re truly impressive.” Prince Huang stepped forward first, smiling as he patted Jiang Ye’s shoulder. ”Five thousand two hundred points, that really exceeded my expectations.”

Red Light also walked over, her features bright and beautiful, her smile sincere, her eyes full of gratitude.

”Daoist Friend Ye Jiang, thank you.”

”The Crimson Divine Race’s ranking has finally been pulled back up.” Red Light gave a graceful bow. ”Leave the rest to me. Red Light will not let you down.”

Chi Jiuxin and the other Crimson Divine Race geniuses also came forward one after another to thank him, their tone respectful.

”It was just a small effort, no need to take it to heart.” Jiang Ye smiled faintly.

Just as he had anticipated.

Five thousand points was just enough to help the Crimson Divine Race recover their ranking.

At this moment, Venerable Bai’s voice rang out again.

”The first phase of the trial is over.”

”The top two hundred in each group will obtain a slot in the Hundred-Star Divine War.”

”The top ten in each group, five hundred people in total, will be ranked according to the previous round’s points. The rankings are hereby announced!”

”If anyone is dissatisfied with their ranking, they may step onto the stage and issue a challenge. If the challenge succeeds, the rankings will be swapped; if it fails, the rankings remain the same.” Venerable Bai said slowly.

When his words fell, everyone understood the rules of the second phase.

A challenge tournament on the arena!

The rankings would follow the points from the last round. Anyone dissatisfied with their position could step up and challenge a higher-ranked powerhouse.

As his voice faded, Venerable Bai lifted his hand and waved.

”Whoosh~” High above the great hall, a huge golden ranking board slowly appeared.

On the board, countless names were densely listed, from first place to five hundredth.

[First: Bai Cantian, 15,000 points]

[Second: Prince Huang, 13,000 points]

[Third: Red Light, 8,500 points]

[Fourth: Qinggu, 8,400 points]

...

Everyone’s gazes swept downward, searching.

Very soon, someone found Jiang Ye’s name.

[450th: Ye Jiang, 5,200 points]

”Ye Jiang also advanced into the second round.”

”Four hundred fiftieth? I think I can challenge that.”

”The ones around him are all Tier Four Late Period powerhouses, none of them are easy to deal with.” Many powerhouses studied the rankings.

In a certain sense.

This ranking was the list of the five hundred strongest demigods in the Huanglong Civilization!

None of those who made it onto the list were weak.

”The ranking is still a bit low.”

”The Crimson Divine Race is in some danger.” Jiang Ye looked at the list, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

There were too few Crimson Divine Race powerhouses on this ranking.

They were present, but their numbers were far lower than those of the Qing clan and the Royal Family.

”The challenge tournament begins!”

Venerable Bai’s voice rang out again.

Just as the ranking board stabilized, a figure leapt up and landed on the arena at the center of the great hall.

It was none other than Qing Hua of the Qing Clan.

He wore a green robe, Grass and Wood Law circulating around him. His aura was majestic—clearly Late Period Fourth Tier strength.

Qing Hua stood on the arena, his gaze locking directly onto Jiang Ye as he grinned.

”Fellow Daoist Ye Jiang, I’ll be offending you!”

”I’m ranked four hundred and eightieth, and you’re ahead of me at four hundred and fiftieth.”

”I can’t beat any of the few in front, so after thinking it over, I could only try you!”

His tone was candid, tinged with helplessness, yet also brimming with confidence.

In his eyes, the aura Ye Jiang revealed was only Fourth Tier Mid-period.

If they really traded blows, as an old Fourth Tier Late Period, there was no way he would lose.

Jiang Ye’s expression was calm. His figure flickered, turning into a streak of Flowing Light as he landed on the arena... From the outside it looked like just a single stage, but once you entered, it was as if you’d fallen into a small world, incomparably vast.

”Please.” Jiang Ye said unhurriedly.

”Then I won’t hold back!”

Qing Hua let out a shout, Grass and Wood Law erupting around him.

”Green Vine Binding God!”

Countless verdant vines burst from the ground like green lotuses blooming, instantly covering thousands of li in all directions.

”Wah-la-la~” Those vines, like venomous snakes, coiled toward Jiang Ye. Their surfaces were covered in sharp barbs, exuding a corrosive aura.

This was the Qing Clan’s signature divine ability. Each vine was as thick as a thousand meters across and endlessly long, enough to annihilate a Fourth Tier Late Period powerhouse!

Inside the great hall, everyone held their breath.

Qinggu sat on a stone chair, a hint of anticipation flashing through his eyes.

On the arena, facing the sky-covering green vines, Jiang Ye didn’t even lift a hand.

He simply let starlight flash around him as the aura of the Star River Divine Body quietly spread out.

No Anomaly manifested, only an invisible pressure.

”Crack! Crack!”

Those tough green vines, the instant they touched the starlight, became like brittle dry grass—snapping and withering one after another.

Qing Hua’s face changed dramatically, his eyes full of disbelief.

Before he could react, Jiang Ye’s figure had already blurred, appearing right in front of him.

He raised his hand and thrust out a palm.

Starlight condensed, but right as it was about to strike Qing Hua, it abruptly withdrew.

The palm wind landed on Qing Hua’s chest without causing any damage, yet carried a terrifying power like a boundless sea.

”Boom!”

Qing Hua’s body was like a kite with its string cut, sent flying backward and crashing heavily outside the arena, landing flat on his back with his limbs in the air.

One move.

He defeated Qing Hua, a Fourth Tier Late Period!

Jiang Ye, victory!

....

The entire Huanglong Divine Hall instantly fell deathly silent.

A pin drop could be heard.

”One move? A秒 kill?”

”How did he do that?”

”Ye Jiang’s strength is actually this terrifying?” The many powerhouses all widened their eyes, staring at the black-clothed figure on the arena in utter shock.

Qing Hua was an old veteran genius at the Fourth Tier Late Period, yet he couldn’t even withstand a single move from Jiang Ye?

...

On the high platform, the Venerable of the Black Clan and the Venerable of the Royal Family exchanged a glance, each seeing astonishment in the other’s eyes.

”Defeating a Fourth Tier Late Period in one move? A Fourth Tier Mid-period absolutely can’t do that!”

”This boy has probably long since reached Tier Four Peak!”

”Bai Qiong, you’ve hidden him deep.” The two once again looked toward Venerable Bai, their tones filled with admiration.

Different from just now with the formation.

The Fourth Tier Late Period inside the formation had only been simulated by the grand array, far from comparable to reality.

Venerable Bai still looked as composed as ever, but the corner of his mouth curled into a barely noticeable arc.

Tier Four Peak?

No—if that brat Ye Jiang truly unleashed his full strength, you’d probably have your jaws dropped to the floor!

...

On the arena, Jiang Ye retracted his palm and stood calmly.

He glanced at Qing Hua outside the arena and smiled faintly. ”Thanks for letting me win.”

Qing Hua climbed up from the ground, face full of shame.

”Fellow Daoist Ye Jiang, your strength is extraordinary.”

”I concede wholeheartedly!” Qing Hua sighed, cupping his fists toward Jiang Ye in salute.

Defeated in one move.

The disparity in strength left him with no thought of refusal.

With that, Qing Hua turned and walked off the arena, returning to the Qing Clan’s side.

The golden ranking list above the great hall instantly refreshed.

Qing Hua’s rank dropped to four hundred and eightieth.

Ye Jiang rose to four hundred and fiftieth!

Because of that single move from Jiang Ye, the arena challenge tournament sank into a brief lull.

Everyone now knew that this Ye Jiang, ranked four hundred and fiftieth, was a bona fide hard nut to crack.

Not someone to provoke!