Chen Jiuyang possessed no aura or presence of a powerful expert, appearing just like an ordinary mortal.
This was the return to simplicity after achieving enlightenment.
His appearance immediately caused everyone on the Samsara Sect's side to show wary expressions.
Then, within the True Demon Sect.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
One figure, then two figures, followed by thousands, then tens of thousands. In the blink of an eye, the once empty grand plaza was packed with people.
'Qiguang' remained expressionless, silent.
Chen Jiuyang's status and influence within the True Demon Sect were unparalleled. This scene alone demonstrated that he was the banner of the True Demon Sect!
'Qiguang' stated, "Indeed, our Samsara Holy Sect's elder was impolite. Brother 'Qianyang's' punishment is a reasonable matter."
"Punishment?"
Chen Jiuyang's expression was calm, and he slowly shook his head, saying, "No, it is the law of the jungle."
"Those who injure my disciples."
"Die."
Chen Jiuyang stood on the ground, slowly raising one hand, then clenching it in the air.
"Whoosh!"
A terrifying, sky-obscuring giant hand suddenly appeared and lunged towards the Samsara Sect elder.
"Sect Master, save me!!!"
The Samsara Sect elder's face turned ashen, and he shouted for help towards 'Qiguang'.
'Qiguang's' expression was indifferent. As he made his move, he said,
"Brother 'Qianyang', you've gone too far."
His vast, boundless magical power immediately enveloped the Samsara Sect elder.
But it was of no avail.
"Crack—"
The Samsara Sect elder's physical body was grasped by the giant hand, then consumed. The sound of bones and flesh tearing echoed, a chilling sound that spread throughout the scene.
This Samsara Sect elder perished.
'Qiguang's' expression flickered, becoming somewhat somber. He stared at Chen Jiuyang and said, "Brother 'Qianyang' has remarkable divine abilities, pinching the sky with a flick of his finger, unstoppable."
"There is nothing worth praising..."
Chen Jiuyang's expression remained peaceful, and his calm voice rang out:
"It's merely crushing an insect."
"Hmph!"
'Qiguang' snorted coldly. Facing Chen Jiuyang's vindictiveness, he could only endure. Ultimately, it was his subordinate elder who made the first move, and Chen Jiuyang had seized the handle.
Moreover, the state of unity between heaven and man was extremely peculiar, the limit of the way of the soldier, making the attack unavoidable. This move was not directed at him.
Such a method was not of the Emperor realm, yet it resembled the Emperor realm.
Chen Jiuyang looked at him and said, "Now we can discuss the main business. Why has Brother 'Qiguang' led the elites of the Samsara Holy Sect here today?"
'Qiguang's' expression turned solemn and said, "I come today representing the Samsara Holy Sect and the Tai Xuan lineage to initiate a Holy Path Contest against the True Saint Sect."
Chen Jiuyang's eyes showed confusion, saying, "Holy Path Contest? When did Brother 'Qiguang' send the challenge?"
"Half a month ago," 'Qiguang' replied. "Did Brother 'Qianyang' not receive my challenge letter?"
Chen Jiuyang slowly shook his head, then looked at Fang Bahua.
Fang Bahua knelt on one knee and reported to Chen Jiuyang, "Reporting to the Sect Master, it seems there was such a matter. However, the Sect Master was in seclusion at the time, and that challenge letter was thrown into the garbage heap by me."
"!!!"
"..."
"Hahahahahaha!!!!"
The entire True Demon Sect erupted in laughter.
The people from the Samsara Sect turned ashen. The challenge letter written by the dignified Sect Master of the Samsara Sect was actually thrown into the garbage heap by a mere Golden Core stage elder.
What an immense humiliation!
How dare a mere Golden Core stage elder do such a thing?
The reason behind it was simply that Chen Jiuyang wanted to humiliate the Samsara Sect.
If I haven't come to trouble you, you still come to seek a Holy Path Contest? Is that not excessively shameless?
'Qiguang' remained expressionless, looking at Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang's expression was still peaceful, saying, "Since this matter is confirmed, then I, this seat, will accept Brother 'Qiguang's' Holy Path Contest."
Then he slowly stepped into the air and respectfully said, "Request the Holy Artifact!"
"Whoosh!"
Space tore open, and the True Demon Sect's Holy Artifact, 'Eternal Tribulation', appeared.
'Qiguang' also respectfully requested the Holy Artifact.
After a brief exchange between the Holy Artifacts,
The voice of the Holy Artifact 'Eternal Tribulation' sounded, "This Holy Path Contest will be presided over by me."
Then 'Qiguang' looked at Chen Jiuyang and said, "Brother 'Qianyang', how shall we duel in our Holy Path Contest?"
"This matter is simple, one battle between us will suffice," Chen Jiuyang said. "What do you say?"
"Very good."
'Qiguang' replied.
He was at the peak of the thirteenth layer of the Venerable realm, half a step into the Emperor Dao.
In terms of cultivation and combat power, he had a significant advantage over Chen Jiuyang.
When he ambushed Chen Jiuyang six months ago, he had not anticipated that Chen Jiuyang would have invited an ancestor-level figure as his protector.
Afterward, Chen Jiuyang lived a secluded life, rarely appearing to outsiders, and maintained a state of closed-door cultivation. To force him to act openly, the only way was through a Holy Path Contest.
Both were martial powerhouses.
Chen Jiuyang immediately waved his hand and commanded, "Everyone in the sect, retreat ten thousand meters."
As the words fell, both sides' personnel retreated.
Then 'Qiguang' unleashed a fierce battle intent, his vital energy and magical power surging.
In contrast, Chen Jiuyang remained calm.
"Come, fight."
"Good."
Both were martial artists, and at their level, pleasantries were no longer necessary.
The moment the words fell.
"Rumble!!!"
The two immediately clashed.
"Divine Ability—Nether King!"
The vast and terrifying Nether King divine ability suddenly manifested from 'Qiguang'.
Sky-piercing demonic energy surged around him.
Chen Jiuyang's eyes showed a solemn expression.
This was a secret divine ability of the Samsara Sect.
"Nether King bows!"
The phantom divine ability of the Nether King locked onto Chen Jiuyang, and then the ferocious and terrifying Nether King's head bowed towards Chen Jiuyang.
The Nether King was a god in legends who governed everything in the underworld. To make him bow was akin to a longevity deity drinking poison, seeking death.
The moment he was locked onto by the Nether King, Chen Jiuyang felt a chilling sensation, a threat to his life.
"'Qiguang' is half a step into the Emperor realm and has grasped the origin of the Great Dao, only lacking laws. This move is very dangerous..."
Similar to his attack in the state of unity between heaven and man, this move could not be defended against or resisted.
'Qiguang' was also following the path of divine might like a prison.
Therefore, Chen Jiuyang had no choice but to take the initiative.
Chen Jiuyang's vital energy, magical power, origin, and laws immediately circulated. His body was enveloped in a faint blue light, and the Chi You divine ability appeared. Then, a phantom bow inscribed with ancient runes materialized:
"Heavenly Will Four Symbols—Arrow!"
The heavens and earth changed color, stirring up mud, stones, mountains, rivers, spiritual energy, and vital energy.
An arrow shot out, and the wind exploded, as if bringing about the end of the world.
However, the moment this arrow was shot, the terrifying Nether King divine ability suddenly bowed down towards Chen Jiuyang.
"Pfft—"
Chen Jiuyang's body suddenly convulsed. An ineffable, immense terror enveloped him. He then felt that his lifespan, which was originally over three hundred years, had been instantly reduced by one hundred years!
His face turned pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
The Samsara Sect, as an ancient and profound demonic sect, possessed its own unique divine abilities.
"This kind of divine ability is extraordinary..."
He absolutely could not let it bow again, otherwise, no matter how powerful Chen Jiuyang's combat strength was, once his lifespan was depleted, he would only meet a tragic end.