Chapter 1404: The Might of the Long Halberd

Chapter 1404: Chapter 1404: The Might of the Long Halberd

Whoever fights to the end will have the right to inherit the palace in the void, a prospect eagerly anticipated by all.

Of course, the most favored candidates are Lihen Heaven, the Profound Emperor, and Li Yuan. These paragons have the highest chance of reaching the end, regardless of whether Jue Chen is dead or alive, since he already lost the opportunity to participate in the ultimate battle.

As for Xiao Tianyu, he remains a mystery.

Soon thereafter, the white-haired elder continued speaking, "Only seventy-six people have the right to participate. If anyone wants to withdraw now, they still have the chance. Otherwise, once it begins, life and death will be disregarded!"

The elder’s voice was imposing; he cared not how many died here.

His sole duty was to select the most outstanding young talents to inherit the legacy of the Ghost Cave’s master, thus bringing the Great Nether Palace back to life.

The inheritor would become their Young Master.

However, as soon as the elder finished speaking, the seventy-six gifted individuals didn’t waver; their eyes were filled with a fierce desire to compete. Who would willingly pass up such an opportunity?

Moreover, they had traversed ten ancient paths, all gaining opportunities, their strength no longer what it once was.

"Well, let’s formally begin!" The white-haired elder announced loudly, "The first round is open choice. If anyone believes another doesn’t deserve to be here, they can eliminate them. However, there’s a rule; no targeting the same person continuously!"

Clearly, this elder aimed to ensure the most fair and just competition.

"Xuan Hao, go test Xiao Tianyu’s abilities!" The Profound Emperor grew cautious, given that neither Jue Chen nor his companion from the Profound Emperor Hall had appeared, possibly having died along the ancient paths.

So, he needed someone to test the waters.

"Alright!"

Xuan Hao nodded and stepped forth.

Xuan Hao, a formidable talent from the Profound Emperor Hall, began walking leisurely toward Xiao Tianyu.

But at this moment, Bai Bufan stepped forward, blocking the path with his Heaven-piercing Halberd, and declared, "You aren’t qualified to challenge him yet; if you want to fight, face me!"

As his words fell, an intimidating aura emanated from Bai Bufan, his flowing hair adding to his extraordinary demeanor, prompting Xuan Hao’s eyes to flash with a trace of surprise as he scoffed, "Move aside!"

Whoosh~

At the drop of a hat, Bai Bufan’s Heaven-piercing Halberd emitted a chilling light, directly aimed at Xuan Hao’s forehead, striking with lightning speed, arriving in mere instants.

Across the arena, others also chose their opponents, and battles erupted instantly.

Regarding Xiao Tianyu, he calmly observed the scene, his eyes betraying no concern for Bai Bufan.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~

After evading one strike, Bai Bufan’s Heaven-piercing Halberd launched consecutive attacks, as swift as lightning and remarkably fierce, engulfing his battlefield in a destructive storm.

It seemed like the sky filled with halberd shadows, slaughtering the void, with waves of Dao Intent descending, forcing Xuan Hao’s face to darken as he found himself immediately suppressed by Bai Bufan.

If this continued, defeat was inevitable.

The Profound Emperor wanted him to probe Xiao Tianyu, but failing to even approach Xiao Tianyu would be quite embarrassing.

Boom~

Suddenly, Xuan Hao stepped heavily, cracking the ground while the void trembled.

In a flash, Xuan Hao’s body rose into the air, a fiercely powerful palm seal bearing down from the sky.

"Xuan Hao begins his counterattack!"

Onlookers along the ancient paths couldn’t help but comment, "In the Yanzhou Ancient Realm, Xuan Hao is a renowned genius. Having just experienced a fortunate opportunity, he’s transformed, incomparable to before!"

"If he counterattacks, surely he’ll triumph!"

"Not necessarily!" A person who traveled a similar ancient path with Bai Bufan spoke up, "On the fifth ancient path, I witnessed Bai Bufan’s unmatched prowess. He also received an opportunity, crossing into the Celestial Spirit Level of Dao Intent. Surely, Xuan Hao will be defeated!"

This person’s voice was loud enough to attract many gazes.

Everyone knew that Bai Bufan was with Xiao Tianyu.

After all, the trio caused quite a stir in the Ancient Realm by vanquishing the Qianhe Sect.

"Break!" On the battlefield, Bai Bufan sneered coldly, his Heaven-piercing Halberd exploding with light, slashing down and piercing through everything, suddenly cloaking the void in halberd shadows.

Thud thud thud~

The palm seal Xuan Hao unleashed was instantly shattered by Bai Bufan.

Boom~

Bai Bufan took a step forward, neutralizing with the Heaven-piercing Halberd, its invincible aura infused with Dao Intent, obliterating everything.

"How strong are you?"

Xuan Hao shouted, flipping his palm, golden runes flowing like a mighty mountain ready to crush, manifesting an overwhelmingly terrifying palm within the void, as if infused with the ominous energy of world’s end, bearing down on Bai Bufan.

"You’ll find out!" Bai Bufan retorted coldly, advancing instead of retreating, boldly stepping into the void.

"He plans to withstand Xuan Hao’s Vajra Palm Seal directly?"

Many trembled at the sight, as the Vajra Palm Seal was known for its unyielding, all-conquering might, capable of suppressing everything.

The crowd on the ancient path couldn’t have imagined Bai Bufan choosing to confront it head-on.

Anyone with common sense would dodge and attack from the side.

"If you dare to underestimate my Vajra Palm, then perish!" Xuan Hao sneered, palm seal continuing to press, striking with overwhelming force that fractured the surrounding void.

"Kill me? Do you have the right?" Bai Bufan countered fiercely, releasing a blinding cold light from his Heaven-piercing Halberd as another halberd aura sprung forth in the void, slicing decisively.

Boom~

A deafening crash, endless vortices, the Vajra Palm Seal halted by the Long Halberd, and under many gazes, it quickly cracked.

Bai Bufan advanced with a simple stab, his speed staggering Xuan Hao.

"I concede!":

Splurt~

Before the words fully left his mouth, Bai Bufan’s Heaven-piercing Halberd pierced through Xuan Hao’s forehead, leaving him in despair, not understanding why, after conceding, Bai Bufan still struck.

With cold indifference, Bai Bufan spoke, "Rules say life or death is disregarded, does conceding matter?"

Splurt~

With that, the halberd withdrew, blood gushing as Xuan Hao’s body collapsed straight down.

"This..." The crowd along the ancient path trembled, despite Xuan Hao’s surrender, Bai Bufan still executed him; how deep was his hatred?

But upon reflection, they found clarity; the Hall Master of the Profound Emperor Hall had threatened Xiao Tianyu several times, proclaiming outside the Ghost Cave that if Xiao Tianyu deceived him, there would be dire consequences.

Thus, Bai Bufan’s execution of Xuan Hao wasn’t surprising.

The path of Martial Arts is just so.

Seeing this, the Profound Emperor’s gaze was cold toward Bai Bufan, eyes brimming with murderous intent.

The Profound Emperor Hall is one of the top ten forces in the Ancient Realm, ranked in the top three, and never has anyone dared to kill its members.