The Sword God of the Universe-Chapter 1056 Tragedy Awaits

Jing Yan displayed a strength that exceeded the understanding of everyone present.

In Luo Jiu Divine Palace, within the entire Luli Divine Domain, one could find many instances of Seven-star Void Gods defeating Eight-star Void Gods. However, a Seven-star Void God’s ability to battle a Nine-star Void God is unheard of.

At the start of Jing Yan and Chang Hao’s duel, the crowd around the assessment arena was filled with noisy discussions. But by now, they all fell silent.

Even the Truth Department Director had a shocked expression, his lips tightly shut and somewhat pale. The Truth Department Director wished Jing Yan dead, as Jing Yan had publicly insulted him earlier in the waiting hall. He desperately wanted to tear Jing Yan apart, but at this moment, he was speechless.

On the assessment arena, the duel between Jing Yan and Chang Hao continued.

The third sword, the fourth sword, the fifth sword.

The sword light emitted by both were increasingly terrifying. Gradually, both employed their Divine Skills.

Jing Yan’s Second Realm Sword Intent Divine Ability was incredibly powerful. The colorful sword light, condensed from thousands of sword light, each brimmed with a soul-stirring force.

And Chang Hao, as a seasoned Nine-star Void God, his combat power was equally formidable. Chang Hao’s Divine Skill was called Strong Strike Divine Ability. In grade, Strong Strike Divine Ability couldn’t compare to Sword Intent Divine Ability. Sword Intent Divine Ability is a first-class Divine Skill in the God Realm, while Strong Strike Divine Ability is merely second-class, roughly equivalent to Heavy Strike Divine Power.

Nonetheless, the power of Chang Hao’s mastered Strong Strike Divine Ability was extremely potent, having reached the Third Realm.

Fortunately, Jing Yan had mastered the Second Realm Sword Intent Divine Ability, barely able to withstand Chang Hao’s attacks.

So far, Jing Yan had been at a disadvantage in the duel. In every clash, Jing Yan would suffer minor injuries, yet Jing Yan’s Undying Spirit Body allowed for astonishing recovery, thus managing to maintain his best state to battle Chang Hao.

"Something isn’t right! Jing Yan’s strength seems to be somewhat weaker than Elder Chang Hao’s, yet why..." Xiang Nan shook his head in confusion.

"Jing Yan must possess a tremendously powerful physical body; I suspect it’s at the level of the Undying Spirit Body." Kuang Jushan pondered aloud.

"What?"

"Undying Spirit Body?" Xiang Nan’s eyes revealed disbelief once more.

Though Undying Spirit Bodies are not uncommon in the God Realm, it’s rare to see a physical body reach the level of the Undying Spirit Body among Void Gods.

Training the physical body is far more difficult than refining cultivation, and requires more resources. Even True Gods rarely focus their energy on physical body cultivation, preferring to enhance their Martial Arts Realm.

"Indeed, it seems right. This Jing Yan is truly surprising. I can’t even fathom how he managed to train to this level. He comes from a low-class world and is under two hundred years old, tsk tsk..." Kuang Jushan sighed.

"However, if the battle continues like this, Jing Yan will likely be defeated eventually. But of course, it won’t be easy for Chang Hao to kill Jing Yan." Kuang Jushan continued.

"Yes." Xiang Nan agreed, nodding, "After this battle, Jing Yan’s ranking on the Tianhua List will likely improve. He’s currently ranked ninety-ninth, but after this fight, he should advance at least twenty-two places into the top eighty."

"Boom!"

"Swish swish~ swish swish!"

The battle on the assessment arena was incredibly fierce. At this moment, Chang Hao had come to regard Jing Yan as an evenly matched opponent. Before facing Jing Yan, he hadn’t thought the duel would be so challenging. If he had known, he might have refused Jing Yan’s challenge.

"Sky Wings!" Jing Yan employed the Sky Wings movement technique.

His speed soared instantaneously.

The assessment arena was vast enough for the Sky Wings to fully unfold.

With the assistance of Sky Vaulting First Divine Skill, Jing Yan could easily evade some of Chang Hao’s attacks. Once the Sky Wings were deployed, the battle dynamics shifted: Jing Yan moved from a disadvantageous position to holding the upper hand, while Chang Hao was forced into a defensive stance.

"This..."

"What incredible speed!" Chang Hao was greatly astonished.

He hastily tried to suppress Jing Yan’s speed, but Jing Yan’s frontal strength wasn’t much weaker. Clearly, suppressing Jing Yan was unrealistic.

"Boom!" A colorful sword light pushed Chang Hao back a full dozen meters.

Chang Hao felt his abdomen’s Purple Mansion tremble violently, and his Martial Arts Meridians also contracted sharply.

"Damn!" Chang Hao’s expression turned tense.

Jing Yan gave him no time to rest; with the next strike, sword light condensed again, forcing Chang Hao to defend hurriedly. Once more, he was knocked back tens of meters. His Martial Arts Meridians experienced a fiery pain.

"Damn it, this brat’s speed is incredibly fast." Chang Hao gritted his teeth, glaring at Jing Yan.

"Whirr!" A light emerged from Chang Hao’s body surface.

Defensive Divine Artifact.

Chang Hao activated a Defensive Divine Artifact; his physical body hadn’t reached the level of an Undying Spirit Body. Facing Jing Yan’s attacks, though each injury was minor, accumulated damage posed significant danger. Jing Yan afforded him no time to apply Elixir for healing.

With the activation of a Defensive Divine Artifact, Jing Yan’s pressure on Chang Hao lessened considerably. Although Chang Hao still retreated with each clash, he was not in serious trouble.

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"This won’t do, it can’t go on like this." Chang Hao grew somewhat anxious.

Relying on a Defensive Divine Artifact lessened the pressure, but Jing Yan’s Divine Power seemed endless. His attacks revealed no signs of weakening. Chang Hao, while attacking, had to also employ part of his Divine Power to activate the Defensive Divine Artifact, greatly taxing his Divine Power.

The Divine Power within his Purple Mansion showed signs of waning. Once depleted, Jing Yan’s victory wouldn’t be far off.

"Jing Yan can afford to wait, but I, Chang Hao, cannot prolong this. If truly defeated by Jing Yan, how would my old face show before the people?"

"Jing Yan, I indeed underestimated you." Chang Hao gritted his teeth, fixing his gaze on Jing Yan, his voice tinged with resentment.

"Is that so? Didn’t you say my strength wasn’t enough to advance to the Fourth Palace?" Jing Yan sneered.

"Hm, don’t get cocky!" Chang Hao’s breath steadied, "Your strength is indeed far greater than I imagined. But if you think this alone will defeat me, you’re naive."

"Haha, being forced to this point by a Seven-star Void God. Truly, it’s hard to accept!"

"However, it must be used now! Jing Yan, old man orders you to die obediently." Chang Hao shouted sternly.

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