Chapter 639: Chapter 638: The Charm of The Monster (Part 2)
Gui Zhihang stood alone on the top of the mountain, suddenly looking up towards the distance. As the others noticed his movement, they also stared in the same direction.
At this sight, many were so shocked that they almost dropped their jaws.
It turned out that there was a faint glow in the distance, and within this glow was a beautiful silhouette.
Given the oppressive air of Endless Risky Peak, even the Invincible Lord could only stand at a height of three thousand meters, yet the figure in the glow was flying leisurely at a height of six thousand meters.
Eventually, the glow stopped at a peak next to Gui Zhihang, which was approximately six thousand three hundred meters high. As the glow faded away, the silhouette turned out to be looking down at Gui Zhihang.
"After a year, Miss Duanmu is still as unique as ever."
A smile spread across Gui Zhihang’s extraordinarily handsome face.
The woman was dressed in an orange garment, her face might not be considered nation-shaking, but she is undeniably a great beauty. In particular, her eyes were very distinctive, drawn upwards at the corners. One glance from her could give someone a feeling of disdain.
She was nearly one meter seventy-five tall, her shoulders slightly broad and her legs constituting seventy percent of her height. Standing there, she naturally exuded an inborn dominance and majesty, as if she was an Empress amongst women, looking down on the world, a leader of the mass!
"Gui Zhihang, you haven’t changed either."
The woman in orange had a slightly husky voice, yet it perfectly matched her temperament.
Without any need for introduction, such an aura, such demeanor led to one name surfacing in everyone’s minds, the ’Heavenly Phoenix’ Duanmu Keren!
Duanmu Keren, a name that suggests a demure disposition, but her appearance and temperament run entirely contrary to it. Anyone who saw her, even the most confident of men, would feel an inability to control her.
Because Duanmu Keren cannot be controlled by anyone, at least not currently.
She started martial arts training at the age of seven and had changed thirty-nine teachers by the time she was ten.
Even the martial arts experts gathered by Heaven and Earth Surprised Swan Castle, one of the seven sets of turbid worlds, could only teach her for a month at the most. After a month, there was nothing more for them to teach.
Everyone said that she was a prodigy, an unparalleled prodigy. No matter how difficult the martial arts were, she could easily master them and no matter
how basic the moves were, in her hands, they could burst out with astonishing power.
Three years into the Divine Barrier Realm, no one knew exactly how far Duanmu Keren’s strength had reached, but it was certain that she was extremely powerful, so much so that it was hair-raising.
Looking back on the path she had taken, within Duanmu Keren’s world, she had always been the strongest conqueror.
An invisible yet terrifying pressure suddenly rushed towards them, causing Gui Zhihang to shake his head.
It was not that he did not have the ability to rise to a height of six thousand three hundred meters, but rather he thought it was unnecessary. This woman, no matter where she was, was always so dominant, always trying to suppress him.
Gui Zhihang could resist Duanmu Keren’s pressure, but the others could not.
Many of the closer peaks, whether inhabited by the Invincible Lords or Top-tier Lords, all felt their hearts racing and surprisingly developed a reverent admiration for the orange-garbed figure.
On the more distant mountains, many felt it hard to breathe, finding relief only in taking deep breaths.
"Is this the feared Heavenly Phoenix, one of the five great demons? She’s indeed as terrifying as the rumors say!"
A young hero from another state, who came to Tian State to try his luck, whispered tremulously, obviously not yet recovered.
The terrestrial immortals of the Divine Border Realm inherently oppress the martial artists of the Dragon Gate Realm. However, the issue was that the Heavenly Phoenix had not released any aura to pressure them.
There was only one explanation—this was due to her overwhelming presence and unequalled talent. Throughout her life, she had yet to meet a true opponent and she had simply crushed anyone who stood in her way. This woman’s inner strength was extremely fearsome!
Looking around, the young hero from the other state could only feel that the radiance of all the people present didn’t compare to the dazzling figures in the distance. It was as if a man and a woman, standing there, were the center of the universe, forming a world of their own.
"Damn..."
Fu Tong gritted his teeth and finally closed his eyes, his shoulders slumping in resignation.
The gap was too huge. He had fantasized about catching up with the few demons, but today’s events let him know that he would never be their match.
It was not only a matter of strength and aptitude, but also the kind of experiences and inner mentalities which others could never imitate or even imagine.
Duanfang Xiu, Wu Siming, Huan Yundu, and a large number of other talents also had complex expressions.
They were of the same generation as several demons, and while they were busy doing their utmost to make it onto the Lord’s list, the latter had already transformed from a caterpillar to a butterfly, stepping into the Divine Border. The gap was simply immeasurable.
Anyone who lives in the same era as these monsters is bound to suffer a great deal of sadness and misfortune.
If the contemporary geniuses felt this way, then the top experts on the Lord’s list, as well as the other Lords, and even the martial artists in the Dragon Gate Realm, also didn’t know how to express their shock. All they could do was to stare blankly at a certain spot.
"Heavenly Phoenix, Mysterious Sparrow, I used to only know how remarkable and formidable these five devils were. It’s not until today that I realized that outsiders’ words can barely describe their elegance."
Without anyone noticing, several more figures had appeared on the peaks approximately six thousand meters high. Undoubtedly, they were terrestrial immortals of the Divine Border Realm. The speaker was a long-bearded old man with a gentle air.
"Martial Uncle, If it weren’t for Mysterious Sparrow’s astonishing talent, I wouldn’t have been defeated by him several times."
Behind the long-bearded elder, there were two young people. One was a young man with a mediocre appearance but exceptionally thick eyebrows, he rested his hands behind his head, looking helpless. The woman was a lean and graceful nun.
"Always being defeated, and you still have the nerve to say it?"
The old man with the long beard snorted.
Upon hearing this, the young man shrugged at the attractive nun, eliciting a chuckle from her.
Boom!
At that moment, a golden lion’s phantom tore open the clouds, stomped its feet, and leaped onto the peak of six thousand five hundred meters, standing higher than Duanmu Keren.
Duanmu Keren didn’t say a word, instead, she raised her palm directly.
Ten thousand feet of brilliance rushed to the sky with this palm, and the boundless sea of clouds seemed to lose all color. The figure at the highest point let out a wild laugh, throwing a fist downward.
Boom!
VROOM! VROOM! VROOM!
The earth-shattering explosion tore through the sky, turning the surrounding cloud sea into a vacuum. You can directly see the base of the mountain below. The potent explosive force impacted all the peaks, shocking everyone so much that even operating the Vigorous Air was not enough.
Luckily, at the critical moment, an Array System atmosphere automatically floated on the surface of the peaks, resisting the explosion. With the repercussion fading, the dispersed sea of clouds regathered.
"Is this the Array System of Endless Risky Peak?"
Shi Xiaole was greatly surprised.
The birth history of Endless Risky Peak was too ancient to be verified. The current generation only knew that the entire mountain range was an Array System, beyond the destruction of even the Terrestrial Immortals.
So any high-level combat would choose here as their battleground.
Luckily, otherwise, the blow just now would’ve caused severe injuries to nearly half of the present individuals.
At this point, Shi Xiaole had gotten a taste of the terrifying abilities of the other few monsters. Although not as shocked as the others, he also had to admit that those with weaker resolve might lose their confidence when facing them.
"Miss Duanmu, what have I done that offends you?"
At the peak of six thousand five hundred meters, a golden-clothed young man who was eight feet tall laughed heartily, seemingly ignoring the majesty that Duanmu Keren was emitting.
His physique was impeccable, with long arms, and a narrow waist. Even the broad, golden clothes couldn’t conceal it. His features looked like the finest sculpture, enhancing the charm under the jade-like and flawless skin.
The ongoing cocky expression on his face did not deduct from his style, but instead added an appealing unruliness, full of charm.
’Jade Lion’ Mu Ling!
Witnessing the arrival of the third monster, rivaling the previous two in splendor, everyone’s hearts were trembling.
"You’ll have a tough fight today, so I’ll spare you for now."
Duanmu Keren looked away, without explaining why she attacked just now, as there was no need. And everyone present also knew the reason.
Gui Zhihang shook his head with a bitter smile.
Duanmu Keren always liked to suppress others, and unfortunately, Mu Ling also wouldn’t yield an inch. Every time they encountered each other, a conflict was expected. Fortunately, the Heaven and Earth Surprised Swan Castle and the Carefree Unmoving City had a great relationship, so their fights were only minor ones.
Of course, if they were to really fight, the younger Mu Ling would likely be at a disadvantage.
"Today, the three great monsters gathered. Hahaha, even if the scheduled battle didn’t happen, it’s worth traveling so far."
An old man with a cultivation of the ninth tier of the Dragon Gate Realm suddenly laughed, his face turning red, "With such characters leading, I firmly believe that a brilliant era will surely come!"
Being in the Martial World, what could be more exciting than witnessing a contest of power?
"Elderly, you’ve only got half of it right."
Another person spoke, his voice echoing everywhere. He was a swordsman in blue. Several people recognized him, he was Lan Haichen, ’Flowing Water Broken Blade’, ranked 13th on the Lord List.
"Oh, where did I go wrong?"
The old man asked, baffled.
Lan Haichen laughed and said, "It’s not just the three great monsters who came today, it’s the four great monsters." He turned around, looking at a peak only over sixteen hundred meters high, and said with a smile: "Kirin, Young Hero Shi, it’s nice to see you again."
Boom!
His words caused a huge uproar.
As soon as Lan Haichen made his statement, everyone present looked at the position he pointed out, whether they were Dragon Gate Realm martial artists or Lords. Even the three great monsters, who considered themselves indifferent to everything else, looked over.
The peak was just a normal one, lower than many others, with many figures on it. However, naturally, everyone’s gaze was focused on a young man in green.
He looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, his body tall and straight, just standing casually, he was extremely graceful. His extremely handsome face, like jade, seemed to carry a strange magic, making it more and more comfortable to watch, involuntarily lost in it.
More absolute was this young man’s temperament.
He was different from Gui Zhihang’s calm composure, Duanmu Keren’s domineering majesty, and Mu Ling’s reckless charm. He was like a lake, so clear that you could see the bottom, yet like you couldn’t see anything at all. Like a piece of sky, sweepingly clear, able to accept everything in the world. Seeing him, one would feel there’s nothing at all to worry about.
The mountain wind was blowing, a few strands of white hair touching Shi Xiaole’s face, and everyone was silent.
