Invincible Divine Sword

Chapter 479: Chapter 479: One Man Challenges All Core Disciples

On the very night Yang Xiaotian returned, news spread among the disciples: the Son of Beast God, Chen Zefang, who had been on an external experience, had also come back!

Chen Zefang, the Son of Beast God, was one of the six sons of Azure God and, like Ren Tianye, was one of the most controversial Core Disciples.

Chen Zefang was incomparably strong; rumors had it that he had clashed with Ren Tianye several times, and neither could claim victory over the other!

This point alone sufficed to show Chen Zefang’s strength.

Some people said that Ren Tianye became the chief among the six sons of Azure God not because he was stronger than Chen Zefang, but because Ren Tianye possessed the Heaven and Earth God Body bestowed by the Lord of Azure God.

However, others said that Ren Tianye was indeed a notch more powerful than Chen Zefang and that if it came to a fight to the death, Chen Zefang would certainly be the one to die.

Regardless, Chen Zefang’s formidable strength was beyond doubt.

The night of Chen Zefang’s return, Zeng Qianqian and Princess Wan Ning both came looking for Yang Xiaotian.

“Junior Brother Yang is back,” Zeng Qianqian said with a smile, sitting to the left of Yang Xiaotian.

Yang Xiaotian noticed that Sister Zeng, who was usually reticent, seemed to have become much more lively on his return.

The more spirited Sister Zeng was, the more beautiful she seemed.

In contrast to Sister Zeng, Princess Wan Ning looked at Yang Xiaotian with her usual fervent gaze, “You went out for experience and didn’t include us. Were you afraid we’d become a burden to you?”

Her voice was soft and tender, irresistibly tickling one’s heart.

Yang Xiaotian responded with a smile, “The journey was perilous, so I did not inform the two sisters. I did not want you to worry.”

Princess Wan Ning felt warm and sweet inside, knowing that Yang Xiaotian cared about her.

The three started chatting leisurely.

During the casual conversation, the two women brought up Ren Tianye.

“I didn’t expect Ren Tianye to trigger the nine-fold Destiny Tribulation again and cultivate the eleventh Ninefold Heavenly Fate!” Zeng Qianqian said with a grave expression.

“Now, all disciples of Divine Mansion are talking about Ren Tianye having cultivated the eleventh Ninefold Heavenly Fate,” added Princess Wan Ning, her mood equally heavy.

The stronger Ren Tianye was, the more disadvantageous it was for Yang Xiaotian.

Moreover, Ren Tianye had a significant grudge against Yang Xiaotian. If Yang Xiaotian encountered Ren Tianye in the Divine Mansion’s grand competition, Ren Tianye would probably not hold back.

“The fact that Ren Tianye cultivated the eleven Ninefold Heavenly Fates is indeed astonishing in talent,” Yang Xiaotian acknowledged with a nod.

Eleven Ninefold Heavenly Fates were peerless in any era.

In ten thousand years, Ren Tianye was the only one capable of cultivating eleven Ninefold Heavenly Fates.

“Chen Zefang just returned as well,” Zeng Qianqian mentioned, “It is said he entered Divine Beast Mountain for an experience and encountered tremendous fortune, which made his strength skyrocket.”

“This man is extremely arrogant and overbearing; he doesn’t take anyone else seriously, not even Ren Tianye.”

Yang Xiaotian nodded.

He had also heard about this Chen Zefang.

The most talked-about individuals in Azure God Mansion were Ren Tianye and Chen Zefang.

Even though the Son of Slaughter, Meng Bai, was one of the six sons of Azure God, he merely ranked at the bottom. Compared to Ren Tianye and Chen Zefang, he was far behind.

“I find him utterly detestable,” Princess Wan Ning said, her face showing her dislike as she spoke of Chen Zefang.

She had met Chen Zefang at a banquet of the Myriad Gods Imperial Clan, and his leering gaze at her was like that of a Fierce Beast, making her whole body uncomfortable.

“Junior Brother Yang, how is your cultivation now?” Zeng Qianqian asked Yang Xiaotian, unable to contain her curiosity.

Princess Wan Ning also looked at Yang Xiaotian with an inquisitive expression.

During the grand competition at Azure God Academy, the battle between Yang Xiaotian and Zeng Qianqian was shocking.

But since Yang Xiaotian broke through to the Emperor Realm, no one had seen him take action.

Therefore, everyone’s understanding of Yang Xiaotian’s strength was just vague speculation.

“Not too bad,” Yang Xiaotian said with a smile, seeing the curiosity of the two women, “I have already broken through to the second level of the Emperor Realm.”

“What, the second level of the Emperor Realm!” Zeng Qianqian and Princess Wan Ning were both greatly shocked, staring at Yang Xiaotian in disbelief.

They could hardly believe that their Junior Brother Yang had advanced to the second level of the Emperor Realm after just one trip out for experience!

“I still find my cultivation too slow,” Yang Xiaotian said.

The two women were speechless.

Too slow?

They hadn’t even broken through to the mid-stage of the Emperor Realm yet.

Meanwhile, Yang Xiaotian had already reached the second level of the Emperor Realm.

The women sat for a while longer before leaving.

Yang Xiaotian’s breakthrough to the second level of the Emperor Realm had “shocked” them greatly, so they resolved to practice with even more effort in the future, aiming to catch up with Yang Xiaotian.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

In the blink of an eye, a day passed.

Yang Xiaotian remained inside his cave residence, fortifying his Divine Sea World without stepping outside.

After one day, the grand competition of the Divine Mansion finally arrived.

Yang Xiaotian emerged from his cave and flew towards the square where the Divine Mansion’s grand competition was to be held.

By the time he arrived, the square was already filled with disciples.

Ren Tianye, Zeng Min, and a few others had also arrived.

The arrival of Yang Xiaotian caused quite a stir.

A few looked at the figure of Yang Xiaotian arriving through the sky, each with a different expression.

Ren Tianye watched Yang Xiaotian with an eye filled with pride and iciness.

Just as Yang Xiaotian reached the square, a young disciple dressed in red robes, his face the picture of arrogance, stepped out from the crowd. He approached Yang Xiaotian, scrutinizing him, “You must be Yang Xiaotian?”

Although Yang Xiaotian had never seen the other party, he still guessed his identity, “Chen Zefang.”

Chen Zefang stared at Yang Xiaotian, standing with his hands behind his back, “Meng Bai is my brother.”

“If you encounter me in the Divine Mansion competition later, I will make my move with full force. You better watch out for yourself,” he said.

After speaking, he turned and left.

Soon, Zeng Yongjiang, Xi Long, Zhao Feng, Li Nian, and others arrived. Almost all the high-ranking members of the Azure God Mansion were present for this grand competition of the Divine Mansion.

Apart from the Azure Bear, who was still in seclusion and did not make an appearance, even the usually enigmatic Fist God, Zhang Wanli, showed up.

Zeng Yongjiang scanned the crowd of disciples and spoke, “Since everyone is here, let’s begin.”

Just as people were about to step forward and draw lots, Yang Xiaotian suddenly stepped forward and cupped his fists towards Zeng Yongjiang, “Mansion Master, Xiaotian has a request that I hope you will grant.”

Seeing it was Yang Xiaotian, Zeng Yongjiang smiled and said, “What request do you have, lad? Speak.”

Yang Xiaotian began, “Going through matches one by one is too troublesome and time-consuming. I want to challenge all the disciples in the competition by myself.”

“Pfft!” Sword God Xi Long couldn’t help but snort.

Saber God Zhao Feng and Medicine God Li Nian also snorted, even the recently appeared Fist God Zhang Wanli did the same.

Everyone was in shock, looking at Yang Xiaotian and wondering if they’d heard wrong.

Yang Xiaotian wanted to challenge all the core disciples participating in the competition by himself?

Even Zeng Qianqian and Princess Wan Ning’s eyes went wide.

“You want to fight all the core disciples of the Divine Mansion by yourself?” Zeng Yongjiang was also utterly astonished.

Such a request was unprecedented.

Yang Xiaotian nodded, “Correct.” He then said, “If I win against all the core disciples of the Divine Mansion, all the rewards from the grand competition will go to me, right?”

Zeng Yongjiang looked at Yang Xiaotian, making sure he wasn’t joking, then furrowed his brow, “Have you considered the consequences?”

Yang Xiaotian’s action would undoubtedly anger all the core disciples of the Divine Mansion. During the competition, none of the core disciples would hold back, and Yang Xiaotian would be beaten terribly.

“If I lose, I have only myself to blame,” Yang Xiaotian said.

Zeng Yongjiang slowly said, “Alright, your request is granted.”