Extreme Spirit Chaos Technique

Chapter 377: Chapter 369: Resist Fire Ring

"Are you serious?!"

Shan Qiuhen’s mind was in turmoil. ’The Supreme Secret Scripture... Others might not understand what that is, but for people who have reached our level of strength, it’s the greatest treasure imaginable! Because the Supreme Secret Scripture records none other than the long-lost Ancient Secret Techniques!’

This Supreme Secret Scripture was the pride of Holy Tomb Mountain, its most treasured artifact. For years, Holy Tomb Mountain had always dispatched an Elder of the highest strength to guard this scripture. For the past few centuries, that guardian had been Dilaka.

"So? Do you dare?" Dilaka pressed when Shan Qiuhen remained silent.

Shan Qiuhen knew Dilaka was serious this time. ’Is that boy, Mu Chen, really worth more than an Ancient Secret Technique? Even if he’s capable of Tier Jumping and possesses a Pupil Technique, there’s no telling what level he’ll ultimately reach. This world has no shortage of geniuses, but only a precious few ever truly reach the peak.’

"I’ll take that bet! Of course I will. It’s a no-lose situation for me."

Shan Qiuhen rolled his eyes. Even if he lost, he would only be giving up the chance to take on a disciple. Besides, he didn’t think he would lose at all!

Upon hearing Shan Qiuhen’s agreement, Dilaka roared with laughter, looking completely confident of his victory. Shan Qiuhen, however, was unconvinced. ’A mere First-Ring Martial Sect... does he really think this kid can turn the Extreme Martial Continent upside down?’

While they chatted merrily up above, the battles below had long since reached a fever pitch. One High-class Empire after another fell from the arena, producing new victors. But these victors would, in turn, be defeated in their next battle. Amidst all this, only one Empire stood like a colossal, unmoving mountain!

"Xuanling Empire wins! Next up, the Upper High-level Empire, the Ice and Fire Empire!"

"The Ice and Fire Empire?!"

Sharp gasps echoed from the spectators’ seats. This was an Empire they were certainly familiar with. According to rumors, they had missed their chance to enter Holy Tomb Mountain in the last tournament by a razor-thin margin.

"The Ice and Fire Empire?" Ye Shuangshuang murmured curiously from the arena stage. "What a strange name for an Empire. I wonder if most of their contestants are Martial Artists with the Ice and Fire Attribute."

WHOOSH!

Just as Ye Shuangshuang finished speaking, six contestants descended in perfect unison from the spectator stands, landing neatly across from Mu Chen and his team.

Seeing their opponents’ hair color, not only was Mu Chen stunned, but Qing Lei and the others beside him were also taken aback.

"Brother Mu Chen, they... they couldn’t be your relatives, could they...?" Ye Shuangshuang said, her mouth slightly agape as she pointed at the three blue-haired women on the opposing team.

Mu Chen felt a bit awkward himself. Many people on the Extreme Martial Continent had colored hair, but those with blue hair were exceedingly rare, especially a shade as deep and pure as his own.

"No, my blue hair isn’t its natural color. It only became like this due to the influence of a certain power," Mu Chen explained to Ye Shuangshuang, his gaze fixed on the six women across from them.

In terms of beauty alone, all six could be called top-tier beauties, just a notch below Mo Qing and Mu Bingling, but on par with Ye Shuangshuang. When it came to strength, however, Mu Chen’s expression grew solemn. Judging by the hair color of the six opponents, he already knew that Ye Shuangshuang’s guess had been correct.

’The Ice and Fire Empire... its Martial Artists all have the Ice and Fire Attribute!’

"Ice and Fire Empire. Captain, Binglan."

"Bingxin."

"Bingxue."

"Yan Qing."

"Yan Yue."

"Yanyan."

Surprisingly, when the opposing team noticed Mu Chen’s group studying them, they calmly announced their names. As an Upper High-level Empire, there was no issue even if they didn’t state their names, but they made no attempt to hide their identities.

Out of courtesy, since the other side had announced themselves, he certainly couldn’t be outdone.

"Xuanling Empire. Captain, Mu Chen."

"Qing Lei."

"Little Tiger."

"Ye Shuangshuang."

"Mo Qing."

"Mu Bingling."

...

"Heh, you actually didn’t need to tell us your names."

After Mu Chen and his team finished their introductions, the blue-haired woman from the Ice and Fire Empire, Binglan, sneered. Her words were laced with thick contempt. Her voice wasn’t loud, but it carried across the entire Peak of the Holy Mark.

Mu Chen’s brow furrowed at her words. He looked at the six opponents in surprise, not recalling when he could have provoked this Empire. Yet, he could clearly see the deep hostility in their eyes. ’Why...?’

"I don’t understand what you mean," Qing Lei said coolly, his face impassive.

Binglan’s face was just as cold, but her expression was also painted with arrogance. "What do I mean? The meaning is clear. We announced our names so that when you’re defeated in a moment, you’ll know who beat you. You don’t need to announce yours because you aren’t worthy of us knowing your names. Because the upcoming battle will only take... one... single... instant!"

With that, Binglan turned directly to Elder Bai and declared, "Team battle."

Elder Bai’s expression didn’t change in the slightest as he listened. ’If you want to be arrogant, fine, but you have to have the strength to back it up.’ And this Ice and Fire Empire absolutely had the right to be arrogant. In the last tournament, they had stormed their way to the finals with a fighting style that resulted in near-instant victories in every match.

They only failed to enter Holy Tomb Mountain in the end because they chose the wrong Empire for the final battle.

"Oho... so it’s the Ice and Fire Empire..."

In the special seating area, the solemn look on Shan Qiuhen’s face suddenly relaxed. He shot a provocative glance at Dilaka. "Your hand-picked disciple doesn’t seem to have very good luck. He keeps running into difficult Empires. Speaking of which, the individual strength of this Ice and Fire Empire is really nothing to write home about; probably any Middle-level High-level Empire could easily defeat them. But their ability in a team battle is astonishingly powerful, especially that terrifying six-person Ice and Fire Burst. Its power is too horrifying. It’s definitely not something a single Martial Sect can withstand. What do you say, Old Di?"

Dilaka wore a serious expression and nodded in agreement. "Old Dan, you’re absolutely right. It’ll probably be a little difficult for Mu Chen to win this fight."

"Heh heh, that’s what I was saying... Huh?" Shan Qiuhen felt a little smug hearing Dilaka’s agreement, but when he processed the words, he realized the old fox had said it would be ’a little difficult for Mu Chen to win,’ not ’a little difficult for Mu Chen to avoid defeat.’ ’What on earth is this old guy thinking? He saw how terrifying that six-person Combined Battle Skill was last time, too.’

"Let’s watch the match, let’s watch the match. Ho ho... no more talking during the fight."

With a couple of chuckles, Dilaka’s gaze returned to the arena. The atmosphere on the stage had grown somewhat scorching.

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and pick the match format! We’re waiting to compete in the finals! We don’t have time to waste on you!" During the standoff, a red-haired woman on the opposing team suddenly started shouting.

Mu Chen’s gaze fell on this woman. If he remembered correctly, she was the last one to announce her name—Yanyan.

"Heh... Fine. I’ll choose the match format right now."

Mu Chen smiled gently and gave Qing Lei, Mu Bingling, and the others a meaningful look.

After receiving the signal, Qing Lei and the others were momentarily stunned, but ultimately said nothing. They leaped off Arena One and returned to their respective spectator seats.

This move stunned everyone. What was wrong with the Xuanling Empire? Were they so intimidated by their opponents’ arrogant display that they were forfeiting? This didn’t seem like the Xuanling Empire they knew!

But wait—just then, everyone noticed that one person remained on Arena One where the Xuanling Empire had been standing. With blue hair, black clothes, and a black case on his back, it was none other than the Xuanling Empire’s strongest member, Mu Chen!

"He’s not thinking of..."

"Elder Bai, you can begin," Mu Chen said, taking ten steps back.

Elder Bai was taken aback. He pointed at the Ice and Fire Empire and said, "They chose a team battle. Are you choosing a solo battle?"

Mu Chen smiled. "No, I’m choosing a team battle as well."

"But..."

"I am a team of one."

"But..."

"Don’t worry, Elder Bai. The battle will be over in an instant."

"This... Mu Chen, you need to reconsider. They aren’t like the other Empires you’ve faced. They are very strong!" Elder Bai said gravely after his repeated warnings had no effect.

Mu Chen shook his head. "No, Elder Bai. They are weak. One thing I’ve never been able to stand is people who bully others with what little power they have. They think a bit of strength means they can pierce the heavens, but in reality, they’re just frogs in a well."

"Say that again," Binglan snapped, her brow twitching at Mu Chen’s taunt.

Hearing this, Mu Chen’s expression turned frigid. "A simple six-person Ice and Fire Burst? I really don’t think much of it. Do you truly believe a Combined Battle Skill makes you invincible? Heh... How ridiculous."

CRACKLE...

With a flash of spatial energy, Mu Chen’s figure vanished before anyone could react. When he reappeared, he was already behind Binglan.

"Faced with this kind of speed, do you think you’ll have time to charge up your Ice and Fire Burst?"

Binglan’s pupils contracted sharply. She snorted. "Indeed, we wouldn’t. That’s because we didn’t know beforehand. But it’s different now. You will have absolutely no chance to interrupt our charge. Otherwise, our experience from the last finals would have been for nothing."

As she spoke, Binglan’s gaze suddenly shifted to Shi Mu Hua, who was seated in the front row of the High-class Empire spectator section. A hint of resentment and complex emotion flashed in her eyes before she turned back to Mu Chen. "We overcame that weakness long ago!"

As soon as she finished, Yanyan suddenly pointed a finger at the sky. A flame-like mark appeared on her forehead, and Fire Attribute Elemental Power rapidly gathered at her fingertip. A scorching ring of fire instantly spread out from her. When the ring reached Mu Chen, he suddenly felt an irresistible force shove him over a hundred meters away.

"That’s...?" Jun Wu shot to his feet, his expression grave. "The Yan Race’s Talent Secret Technique, Resist Fire Ring!"