Chapter 387: The Battle Begins

Chapter 387: Chapter 387: The Battle Begins

Upon hearing the young man’s words, Ji Chen nodded.

Although many years have passed, it seems the foundations held by the Nine Great Emperor Clans remain formidable.

Otherwise, how could they cause several Ancient Emperors of the Yu Realm to arrive, yet not dare to act rashly?

"I am Wu Feng, from the Beiyue Star Realm, newly arrived in Longnan City for two days. May I know your name?" The young man clasped his hands in greeting.

"Ji Chen."

Ji Chen spoke without concealment; however, on this outing, he was not wearing his Celestial Desolator’s silver battle armor, which made him less conspicuous.

Primarily because Ji Chen wished not to attract too much attention.

"Ji Chen?"

Wu Feng was initially taken aback upon hearing this, then looked Ji Chen up and down and exclaimed in astonishment, "Could it be the one in Divine River City a few days ago?"

Seeing Ji Chen in plain clothes, Wu Feng thought Ji Chen was like himself, newly arrived from the Nine Great Star Domains, yet unaware the person standing before him was already renowned among the Human Race in the Desolate Realm.

Facing Wu Feng’s surprise, Ji Chen merely nodded.

"Boom!"

Just as he was about to speak further, suddenly, the sound of war drums echoed, resonating throughout Longnan City.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

In the void outside the city, a large number of figures appeared, as dark as storm clouds.

A battle that had ended less than two hours ago was now upon them once more.

Inside Longnan City, many figures swiftly rose; in merely a few breaths, thousands gathered, forming a formation to face the enemy outside the city.

"As expected of Longnan City, I heard before coming that battles here are endless, with at least several large-scale battles each day." Wu Feng frowned.

Compared to the other nine cities, Longnan City was deeper in position and closest to the Yu Realm camp, hence the frequent battles.

The other nine cities averaged one battle a day, but Longnan City had at least three to five battles a day, the fighting never ceased!

"Brother Wu, let’s chat next time when there’s an opportunity."

Ji Chen clasped his hands slightly in greeting and swiftly leaped into the air; as he moved, light surged around him, and the silver armor slowly emerged.

"Celestial Desolator Ji Chen?"

"Is he really going to fight again?"

Inside Longnan City, some soldiers still gathering noticed Ji Chen’s figure streaking overhead and began discussing.

"It’s rare to see a Celestial Desolator like him; most would choose to act alone, going deep behind enemy lines to assassinate high-level Yu Realm commanders, as that’s the fastest way to collect battle merits."

Ji Chen’s return to battle was somewhat unbelievable to many.

After all, normally such battles of moderate size couldn’t possibly interest a Celestial Desolator.

But what they didn’t know was that battle merits were secondary to Ji Chen.

Only by continually experiencing battles on the battlefield could he improve himself more quickly.

For Ji Chen, this was merely one of hundreds, or even thousands, of trials.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

Soon after, once outside the city, Ji Chen plunged directly into the battle circle.

The sounds of killing and shouting echoed, composing a song of battle that reverberated across the skies.

"Kill!"

Ji Chen strode forth, his Hongmeng Body radiating endless Holy Light, the silver armor dazzling and radiant, like a war god, charging into the battlefield.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

His tightly clenched fists burst forth, wherever he went, numerous Yu Realm cultivators were killed by him, crushed into pulp.

In such battles, most cultivators from both sides were in the Voide Realm Eighth and Ninth Layers, Quasi-Saints were only a tiny fraction.

Even at such cultivation levels, they were no different from ants before Ji Chen.

Anyone he fixated upon couldn’t escape their fate.

"Why is there a Celestial Desolator here?"

"Could it be he’s passing through this city on a mission?"

Yu Realm cultivators fell one after another, causing the situation to tilt; clearly, they noticed Ji Chen’s presence and furrowed their brows.

"To become a Celestial Desolator at such an age? His talent must be extraordinary. Sadly, this is not your trial ground; your life, I shall claim!"

A cold snort sounded; at the far end of the battlefield, in the void stood a middle-aged man in battle armor.

Cao Feng.

This person was the Chief General of the Yu Realm, a Great Saint Realm powerhouse, his cultivation reaching the Nirvana Realm Seventh Layer.

"Buzz!"

At the moment his voice landed, a terrifying aura erupted, darkening the entire realm.

"Kill!"

Ji Chen gazed afar, focusing his attention on the man.

Though the man’s strength surpassed Ji Chen’s by one small realm, Ji Chen had no fear, relying on his techniques and trump cards.

"Nine Dragons Trapping Heaven!"

Cao Feng lightly shouted, then formed a Seal Technique, emitting a divine light.

In the next instant, this divine light split; within moments, it transformed into nine massive gold dragons, roaring as they descended toward Ji Chen together.

"Boom!"

Ji Chen coldly snorted, clenched fist bursting with power, the strong force of the Hongmeng Body instantly struck down one of the golden dragons.

Then, using his finger as a sword, he slashed down, infusing the Great Dao Sword Intent, and severed the second dragon’s head.

"Certainly impressive!"

Cao Feng’s face sank, his Divine Thought released, controlling the remaining seven dragons, each charging at Ji Chen from different directions.

"Petty tricks!"

Ji Chen scoffed, continuously wielding various Holy Techniques like Void Fist and Floating Cloud Sword, enveloping with terrifying energy, pulverizing the incoming dragons to ashes.

"Qin Family’s Holy Technique?"

On the distant city tower, Qin Xuan was surprised, recognizing the Holy Technique Ji Chen used against Cao Feng resembled those owned by the Qin Family.

He was puzzled; those Holy Techniques were Qin Family’s secret arts, only the direct descendants had the privilege to comprehend, yet why had someone not from the Qin Family mastered them?

Moreover, the power of these Holy Techniques when used by Ji Chen seemed significantly stronger than what he knew!

"It seems you have quite a few trump cards, no wonder you became a Celestial Desolator. Nonetheless, before me, all your means are worthless."

Cao Feng squinted and coldly snorted, then raised his large hand, bringing forth a red flag.

Instantly, the entire realm darkened further, mournful sounds echoing, making one feel as if amidst hell.