Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 249 - Shocking Everyone

In the second round, three participants from the Chen Clan—Chen Chuge, Chen Kai, and Chen Luoyang—were eliminated. Meanwhile, Chen Qingqing, Chen Jian, Chen Yaoyao, and Chen Lei advanced to the third round.

After two rounds, only twenty-two participants remained out of the initial eighty-eight. With the exception of the Chen Clan, the other ten great clans were only left with three participants on the higher side, and only one participant on the lower side.

Despite the initial public skepticism, the Chen Clan surprised everyone by having four members advance to the third round, the most among all clans.

The crowd had expected the Chen Clan to rank at the bottom in the City Clash Convention, expecting them to be eliminated in the first two rounds.

Contrary to their beliefs, all the Chen Clan's juniors displayed remarkable power, showcasing their eighth-level cultivation.

In these rounds, if it were not for Chen Jun and Chen Chuge being matched against Zhao Ziyang, the Chen Clan could have had six juniors advancing to the third round.

All the participants in the third round were at the eighth level of the Qigong realm.

The crowd’s gazes heated up.

In the battles to come, it could be truly said to be battles between dragons and tigers.

After taking a one-hour break, the third round began.

“This really is a case of beauty and strength gathered as one. Qian Ling definitely has the strength to place in the top three.”

“Zhao Ziyang will undoubtedly take first place, Zheng Yan second, and Qian Ling third. Nothing needs to be said about Zhao Ziyang. With peak-stage, eighth-level cultivation, he leaves everyone in the dust. Zheng Yan and Qian Ling are both at the late stage of the eighth level and are equally matched.”

“Hehe, the great clans tried to set a trap for the Chen Clan; surprisingly, their juniors turned out quite formidable. Even if they don't secure a spot in the top three, a top-five position seems quite likely."

“I know, right? Who would have thought things would end up like this?”

“......”

The crowd watched as qi rippled intensely from the five battle platforms. The fighters darted about, and booming noises rang out continuously.

All participants in the third round were at the eighth level. There could have been slight differences in their strengths, but they were not substantial enough to make the fighters concede defeat easily.

At this stage of the competition, the third round could be the final round. This round would determine the various clans’ final rankings and which clans would be hemorrhaging money.

Thus, every participant fought fiercely, practically fighting for their lives, as the results directly impacted their clan's interests.

“Main battle platform, Chen Clan’s Chen Qingqing versus Zhao Clan’s Zhao Ziyang.”

As Wanderer Dead Tree’s voice fell, countless gazes immediately turned to them.

In the previous two rounds, the Chen Clan’s juniors had both chosen to surrender when matched against Zhao Ziyang.

Would the Chen Clan do the same for this battle?

“Hehe, another victory without a fight.”

“I know, right? Chen Qingqing is the youngest of the participants, but her cultivation is also in the eighth level. She’s a real genius. There’s a chance that she will surpass Zhao Ziyang in the future. The Chen Clan will definitely not let her take this risk.”

Chen Fan had yet to say anything, but everyone in the crowd had already expected Chen Qingqing to surrender.

However, to the crowd's astonishment, Chen Fan remained silent, refraining from making any declarations. Meanwhile, Chen Qingqing took the initiative and ascended to the main battle platform.

“This...”

The crowd was stunned.

Even Zhao Ziyang stood there, dumbfounded.

He hadn’t even thought about walking onto the platform, as he had also expected Chen Qingqing to declare her surrender and Wanderer Dead Tree to declare his victory.

However, Chen Fan did not speak up, and Chen Qingqing had walked onto the stage.

This was unexpected! The crowd immediately broke out into discussions.

“Is this for real? Chen Qingqing is going to fight Zhao Ziyang?”

“She must be crazy! Chen Jun and Chen Chuge admitted defeat right away. But she actually wants to battle Zhao Ziyang. Is she actually the strongest among the Chen Clan’s juniors?”

“Crazy, she’s definitely gone crazy.”

“......”

Zhao Ziyang soon returned to his senses.

“Hahahaha.”

Unable to contain his amusement, he burst into laughter. Swiftly, he moved, creating a gust of wind as he rushed up to the main battle platform.

His aura erupted, generating a heavy pressure that enveloped Chen Qingqing. He said sinisterly, “Girl, no one in heaven or earth can save you now!”

Zhao Ziyang immediately struck swift as the wind.

Fearing that Chen Qingqing might surrender quickly, he wanted to seize the opportunity to eliminate a Chen Clan member quickly.

“Don’t think I’ll hold back just because you’re a girl! That won’t happen! Die!”

His chilling words echoed through the air, sending shivers down the spines of countless spectators.

“Heavens, this... Zhao Ziyang is actually... a Qi Grandmaster!”

“Qi Grandmaster! Zhao Ziyang is actually a Qi Grandmaster powerhouse!”

“She’s dead. That girl is dead, for sure. Zhao Ziyang is a Qi Grandmaster. Someone at the eighth level is no different from an ant to him.”

He truly deserves to be called the strongest among Watermoon City's younger generation. A Qi Grandmaster at eighteen is a rarity even across a century."

“Zhao Ziyang hid it so deeply.”

“......”

As Zhao Ziyang attacked, he made no effort to conceal his aura. His Qi Grandmaster cultivation manifested in a phenomenon where his qi reached the clouds.

His rapid and forceful assault, accompanied by a sense of oppression, left the crowd's hearts heavy and their minds in terror.

Zhao Ziyang had truly surpassed the younger generation of Watermoon City.

Even though the Zheng Clan shared a close relationship with the Zhao Clan, Zheng Yan, the top junior of the Zheng Clan, seemed surprised as he watched Zhao Ziyang.

“He’s actually a Qi Grandmaster!”

The beautiful Qian Ling, dubbed the number one beauty of Watermoon City, also looked at the main battle platform, an unusual light flickering in her eyes.

The Zhao Clan’s juniors cheered excitedly, their faces red and their necks thick.

“Kill! Kill the Chen Clan’s people!”

“Use that girl’s blood to tribute Zhao Qian’s soul in heaven.”

“Brother Ziyang is mighty! Brother Ziyang is invincible!”

“......”

Zhao Ziyang was fast, looking like a blur as he moved. He instantly appeared before Chen Qingqing and slammed his palm down, wielding a fierce, domineering aura.

“Die!”

This palm strike could turn even iron and stone into powder, not to mention a person’s head.

Some people turned their heads away, unwilling to see such a gory scene.

Suddenly, Chen Fan’s cold voice rang out.

“Qingqing, there's no need to hide any longer. Strike!"

Hum!

A humming sound resonated as Chen Qingqing's attire fluttered. A translucent wave of qi emanated from her, visibly sweeping outward. Zhao Ziyang's momentum abruptly stopped upon contact, and his expression darkened.

Chen Qingqing’s arm moved wildly, executing Undefeated King’s Fist.

“Haaa!”

An invincible aura radiated from her fists, swift as thunder and as potent as falling meteors. The forceful blows surged toward Zhao Ziyang, making the air explode.

Bang!

Zhao Ziyang’s Hand of Great Agony collided with Chen Qingqing's Undefeated King's Fist and crumbled like paper or tofu.

A terrifying fist force struck Zhao Ziyang through space, smashing through his protective primeval qi.

Zhao Ziyang was knocked back and fell on the battle platform’s floor with a thud, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood.

His gaze was filled with shock and disbelief. “Qi Grandmaster... you’re also a Qi Grandmaster. How is that possible?”