Chapter 1240: The Arrival of the Battle Trials
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
For the next few days, the atmosphere of the Western Kingdom War City continued to heat up. With the arrival of the battle trials, the excitement, which was gradually reaching its peak, spread throughout the whole city.
Amid such excitement, numerous sources of information spread rumors unceasingly, especially rumors regarding the popular candidates who were most likely to win the title. These folks had become the center of attention of the whole Western Kingdom War City and even the Western Kingdom Continent!
It also marked the emergence of a series of people who, although not known in the past, were gradually coming to new fame at this time. These people had been hiding their strength for many years, obviously waiting for The Child of the Continent Battle Trials before gaining their famed reputations.
The main rumor that was currently spreading was news of Mu Chen’s and Xiong Ba’s fight in the Heroes Pavilion. This battle had attracted a lot of attention to Mu Chen especially.
It was precisely for this reason that the total betting volume on Mu Chen in the Anticipated Victors Ranking had reached 100 million drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid. Of this 100 million, 80 million were cast by Mu Chen!
In any case, the battle with Xiong Ba was a welcome small deterrent. At least in the next few days, although there were still many Sovereigns who were eyeing Mu Chen’s rank, none of them dared provoke him.
The reason for this was still Mu Chen’s sky-high price. At a price of one punch for 80 million drops, even Upper Earthly Sovereigns who had big fortuned couldn’t easily afford it. Of course, the most important thing was that they were not absolutely sure that, even at this cost, they could achieve their desired results.
After all, Xiong Ba’s forewarning was in the back of all of their minds. Mu Chen’s punch was too weird!
After Xiong Ba had lost, he was too ashamed to remain in the Western Kingdom War City. This also caused many people to be unaware of what secret Mu Chen’s blow contained, as it appeared to be common. However, it could still somehow defeat an Upper Earthly Sovereign.
People clearly feared what was unknown to them. So, without absolute certainty, no one would easily provoke Mu Chen. As such, he could now have a few days of peace and quiet.
In such a peaceful atmosphere, a few days passed in the blink of an eye. The Western Kingdom Continent’s Child of the Continent Battle Trials had finally arrived, much to everyone’s excited anticipation.
When the day of the battle arrived, there were countless drums beating, which made it sound as if a thunderstorm was rumbling throughout the Western Kingdom War City. The buzzing sound spread between heaven and earth, arousing the excitement of countless people. Amid the roar of the drums, the very air itself seemed to contain a magnificent fighting spirit, and everyone’s spirits were high.
When the drums sounded, everyone suddenly saw something hurtling through the sky. A magnificent spiritual power soared fiercely into the sky.
As its spiritual fluctuations were unusually strong, once it appeared, it was bound to attract the public’s attention. But now, it was just like a fountain in the ocean, not drawing half as much attention as it normally would. From this display, it was evident just how many elite Sovereigns had gathered here for The Child of the Continent Battle Trials.
In the center of the Western Kingdom War City, outside the Western Kingdom War Temple, the square was surrounded by a sea of people. In the square, a war drum continued to beat.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
At this moment, several spiritual silhouettes constantly whizzed through the sky, then finally landed in the square. They had their hands clasped behind their backs and their expressions were solemn.
As this square was close to the Western Kingdom War Temple, it exuded a magnificent aura. In front of a Heavenly Sovereign, these usually arrogant elite Sovereigns naturally did not dare show any audacity and were on their best behaviors.
Mu Chen and Luo Li also came together at this time, both arriving in the square simultaneously. However, when they appeared, they immediately attracted a lot of glimmering glances, most of which fell upon Luo Li, who was next to Mu Chen.
Luo Li was dressed in a dark reddish-purple dress that accentuated her slender and delicate curves. She exuded an air of noble elegance, her long hair falling down to her slim waist. Although her beautiful face was covered by a thin veil, her crystal-like eyes gave off an extraordinary sense of beauty, which made people unable to move their gazes away.
“She is worthy of being a successor of the Ancient Great Thousand World’s top beauty!” someone exclaimed in awe.
Everyone was stunned by her beauty. Luo Li had matured since her shy teenage years. Now, her aura was elegant and calm, which made her incredibly charming.
Her beauty not only became the focus of countless people outside the venue, but even the Sovereigns in the square were stunned by it. Mu Chen, who was standing beside her, was regarded as an eyesore in comparison.
“These a******s.” Upon sensing their glances, Mu Chen cursed in annoyance.
However, Luo Li seemed to be accustomed to such glances, so she smiled gently at Mu Chen, her eyes turning into crescents. Her beautiful demeanor immediately caused many to stare, as they were mesmerized.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
At this moment, the sound of something whistling through the sky rang out, while three figures fell from the sky and landed in the square, drawing everyone’s attention. Mu Chen glanced over too, as he could sense a dangerous aura coming from the three silhouettes.
Mu Chen’s gaze swept over the three figures. He saw a man who was dressed in black robes that had countless star runes on the. He looked to be middle-aged, but his hair was as white as snow. He had elegant features and exuded a gentle aura.
The second man was donned in green robes and carried a rusty iron sword. He emanated a ferocious aura, and even where his feet fell, the sword sense raged, carving trails on the ground. The third man was a little burly. He had long hair, a manly face, and an indescribably overbearing demeanor.
Mu Chen stared at the three of them, pondering. These three men should be the three famous Upper Earthly Sovereigns of the Western Kingdom Continent, whom Luo Li had mentioned before. Specifically, they were the Star Pavilion Pavilion Master, Liu Xingchen, Sword Deity Lang Ya, Su Mu, and Domineering Sword, Chu Men.
As soon as these three men appeared, he found that many of the Upper Earthly Sovereigns in the square had cast very solemn looks towards them. They were apparently quite afraid of them.
After their appearance, the three men seemed calm. As they were showing restraint, they were obviously not simple!
Bong!
As the number of people in the square increased, a low drum rang out. The crowd heard it and looked up to see that, at the end of the square, in front of the towering War Temple, there were ten thousand stone steps!
At the top of those steps were two golden thrones. In one of the thrones, a majestic golden-robed figure was lounging. When the figure appeared, the whole world seemed to be faced with an invisible pressure. All of the commotion amid the crowd stopped,as reverent gazes converged on that one lone figure.
“Respects to the War Emperor!” In the next moment, numerous voices sounded.
At the same time, the figures bowed with clasped fists and looked respectful. The man sitting on the throne was none other than the ruler of the Western Kingdom Continent, Heavenly Sovereign, the West Heaven War Emperor!
Facing everyone’s bows, the West Heaven War Emperor smiled and nodded. He then looked towards the space above him, smiled, and said, “It is my honor that to have the Flame Emperor at my Western Kingdom War Temple today.”
“Since the War Emperor has extended his invitation, how could I not come?” As soon as the War Emperor finished speaking, the space suddenly became distorted and a blaze of flames swept through the air. It then condensed into a slender figure in the sky.
Magnificent flames surrounded the figure. When he appeared, the crowd could sense that the War Emperor’s oppressive aura that had originally shrouded the entire world had quickly subsided.
“That’s the Flame Emperor from the Endless Fire Territory!” someone shouted.
Between heaven and earth, countless Sovereigns raised their heads and looked at that figure with shock. Their eyes were full of respect and yearning. After all, in this world, the Flame Emperor’s reputation was impeccable!
Although the West Heaven War Emperor was also a pinnacle of the Great Thousand World and was definitely a decisive figure, compared with such a figure as the Flame Emperor, he was still inferior. Even the West Heaven War Emperor had to acknowledge this fact, despite his arrogance.
However, such a formidable character was often secretive in his whereabouts. This was most likely one of the Flame Emperor’s Spiritual Clones, but everyone had to wonder why would he come to the Western Kingdom Continent to spectate the Child of the Continent Battle Trials…
Some people’s gazes flickered, and finally, their eyes vaguely looked towards where Mu Chen stood. It seemed that it was Mu Chen who had sought help from the Flame Emperor when they were in the Luo God Clan. Yet, even the West Heaven War Emperor had returned without success.
Moreover, it was said that even Mu Chen’s title of the Child of the Continent Battle Trials came from the Flame Emperor, who had asked for it from the War Emperor for him. So, it was clear that the Flame Emperor had come partially because of Mu Chen.
“This boy actually has an impressive background! It’s no wonder he’s not afraid of the Western Kingdom War Temple.” A powerful Sovereign secretly sighed in envy. After all, in this world, it was not easy to be associated with the Flame Emperor.
Amidst countless awed gazes, the Flame Emperor fell from the sky, then landed on golden throne beside the War Emperor. After sitting down on the throne, he gazed at Mu Chen and smiled at him.
Seeing the Flame Emperor’s glance, Mu Chen smiled and clasped his fists in greeting.
As the Flame Emperor gazed at Mu Chen, surprise surfaced in his heart. At this moment, Mu Chen sensed the Crystal Pagoda within his body tremble. As the realization dawned on him, Mu Chen was astonished!
Did he sense the Crystal Pagoda in my body with just one glance?