731 Holy Aura

Zhang Ruochen was able to bring the Lightning Fire Vortex under control by using the wealth of Spiritual Power in the chess piece to utterly defeat all the ice swords.

Snake Two was swept into the heart of the Lightning Fire Vortex. Ninety-nine thunderbolts as thick as the rim of a bowl came down upon her.

"Rumble!"

Even though Snake Two had a powerful physical quality and was carrying an amulet treasure for protection, it was eventually penetrated by a thunderbolt. She shrieked in agony as her entire body was burned black.

It was almost impossible to imagine the power of the Lightning Fire Vortex. If not for the array surrounding the Coliseum, everyone in Shentai City would have been killed and the entire city would have turned to ruins.

The power of the thunderbolt struck Snake Two and turned her back to her original form. Back to being an enormous White Snake with Saint Heart, it was attacked continuously while suspended within the vortex.

"Lad, are you not going to stop now?"

Captain Rat wore a hideous expression as he leaped up onto the Coliseum. Stretching out razor-sharp claws, he attacked Zhang Ruochen with lightning speed.

Zhang Ruochen controlled the Shooting Star Invisible Cloak and quickly moved to the right, barely dodging Captain Rat's attack.

"He's lost almost all his strength to fight."

Zhang Ruochen glanced at Snake Two, who was in the middle of the Lightning Fire Vortex. He immediately withdrew his Spiritual Power.

The Lightning Fire Vortex tore at once and broke into streaks of tiny electric sparks before eventually disappearing into the air.

With a boom, the three-hundred-odd-meter White Snake with Saint Heart fell from the sky and landed on the ground, causing the ground to shake for a moment.

Its body emitted black smoke, a lot of its scales had fallen off, and its flesh was burnt black.

Ouyang Huan went over and ascended the Coliseum. He stood next to the White Snake with Saint Heart and popped a high-class healing pill into its mouth.

Then, he stretched out a palm and injected his Genuine Qi into it continuously.

Before long, the body transformed back to its human shape. Lying in Ouyang Huan's arms, it appeared pale and about to die.

On the other side, Captain Rat confronted Zhang Ruochen.

Chilling evil energy emitted from Captain Rat. "Lin Yue, first you killed Bird Nine, and then you robbed Dragon Three of his divine dragon bone. Now, you have seriously injured Snake Two. You have provoked me. How will I be fit to be the leader of the 36 Palace-keeping Beast Guardians if I do not destroy you today?"

Looking nonchalant, Zhang Ruochen said, "I have been merciful by not killing Dragon three and Snake Two. However, if you still choose to go ahead and fight, I will oblige."

Fuming, Captain Rat was about to strike when Ouyang Huan walked up to Zhang Ruochen first. He stood before Zhang Ruochen and stared at him as he said, "I truly admire your courage. After all, few people have the audacity to become enemies with the Moon Worship Sect."

Ouyang Huan had only intended to assess the strength of the Eastern Region cultivation circle but he unexpectedly lost two generals to Lin Yue instead.

Even if he had a calm Heart State and disposition, he was getting furious.

It was apparent to everyone that the Demon Son of the demonic sect was going to be personally involved in this battle.

The Spiritual Power displayed by Lin Yue was so powerful that even a first level Half-Saint would be apprehensive. That Ouyang Huan was ready to fight under such circumstances showed how confident he was in his capabilities.

Ouyang Huan continued. "Honestly, your capabilities are not necessarily superior to Snake Two's. If you had not relied on the Spiritual Power of others, you probably would have lost this battle."

Zhang Ruochen glanced at the chess piece in his palm and said nonchalantly, "Do you really think this chess piece is my only trump card?"

Only 10 percent of the Spiritual Power in the chess piece remained—it was practically useless.

Despite this, Zhang Ruochen did not show any fear while facing Ouyang Huan, the absolutely formidable opponent.

Ouyang Huan smiled gently and said, "Really? In that case, I will fight you myself and see what other trump cards you have."

Standing at the foot of the Coliseum, Ao Xinyan said coldly, "I believe Lin Yue has exhausted most of his Holy Qi after fighting two battles consecutively. Are you taking advantage by fighting him now?"

Immediately, the Young Geniuses of the Eastern Region and the disciples of the Yin and Yang Sect began criticizing him.

"I did not expect Ouyang Huan, the Demon Son of the demonic sect, would be such a shameless person."

"The demonic sect is only capable of using Attrition Warfare to confront our Eastern Region talents."

"Go back to the Central Region. Don't embarrass yourself here at the Yin and Yang Sect."

...

Ouyang Yuan frowned as he took out a fist-sized Glaze Jade Box and tossed it to Zhang Ruochen. "Since you have exhausted much of your Holy Qi, I will not take advantage of you.

"This is a Holy Qi Pill that our sect refined from Holy Stones into liquid for over a period of 10 years. Thereafter, seven thousand-year-old Spiritual Doses were added to it before it was further refined into this pill.

"Once ingested, you will be able to regain your peak form within 15 minutes and reach the state of full and mellow Holy Qi."

Zhang Ruochen took the Glaze Jade Box without hesitation and opened it.

A fragrant Pill Spirit diffused out of the box to form a cloud of Holy Qi. On the surface of the Pill were little white lights spots sparkling like stars in the sky.

It was truly a high-class Pill worth 500 thousand Spiritual Crystals. Even a first level Half-Saint who had exhausted a huge amount of Holy Qi could recover his heyday strength if he were to ingest this Pill.

If the Pill was ingested by a Fish-Dragon Realm Monk, not only would he recover his Holy Qi, but his level of cultivation would be enhanced as well.

Ouyang Huan's generosity was clearly demonstrated.

However, Ouyang Huan was, after all, from the demonic sect, and he might not be completely honest. To be safe, Zhang Ruochen studied the Holy Qi Pill carefully to make sure that Ouyang Huan did not do anything to it before he ingested it.

Before Zhang Ruochen was able to fully digest the Holy Qi Pill, a white light column approached from afar and descended upon the center of the Coliseum before revealing the silhouette of a beautiful, slender lady.

A powerful current of Holy Qi welled out of the beautiful silhouette, causing Ouyang Huan and Zhang Ruochen to drift down the Coliseum as if they were falling leaves.

Ouyang Huan and Zhang Ruochen steadied themselves and retreated immediately when they realized that the beautiful lady at the center of the Coliseum was none other than Saint Lady.

The holy light emitted by Saint Lady radiated far and wide outward. The surrounding air currents became turbulent and streaks of holy lights descended from heaven, gathering to form a powerful Holy Aura that then surged outward to eventually cover the entire Shentai City.

"Greetings, Saint!"

"Greetings, Saint!"

...

Almost everyone in Shentai City, including Monks of the Half-Saint Class, knelt down in salute to Saint Lady.

This was to pay homage and show respect for a Saint.

The status of a Saint far exceeded that of a Half-Saint. A Saint would have attained the holy source to communicate the law of Heaven and Earth and would also have secured a saint position.

The moment someone became a saint, there would be subtle changes in the laws of heavens and earth in the surrounding 10 thousand square miles. These changes, centered around the saint, would affect the human beings and other creatures within this area.

Becoming a Saint was halfway down the Holy Road.

Every cultivator on the Holy Road would treat a Saint with fear. Whenever they met a Saint, they would have to kneel down and pay respect without ill feelings.

Under normal circumstances, a Saint would not alter the rule of the Holy Road on purpose to oppress common people with Holy Aura.

At this moment though, Saint Lady was bursting with Holy Aura because she was furious. She intended to give a warning or a judgment as a Saint.

Saint Lady said coldly, "I invited the talents of the Moon Worship Demonic Sect to participate in the Sword Technique Conference, not to come here and stir up trouble. If the same thing happens again, I will personally chase you out."

Ouyang Huan was not deterred by Saint Lady's Holy Aura. He remained standing. He bowed to her and calmly said, "Since Her Excellency, Saintess, has expressed her sentiments, nothing like this will happen again henceforth. However, I have a grudge against Lin Yue. Your Excellence, please allow me to have a fair duel with him."

It was apparent that Ouyang Huan had reached the Ultimate Realm given that he had a God's Mark that protected him against Saint Lady's Holy Aura.

Of course, it was also because the Holy Aura of Saint Lady was directed at all Monks in Shentai City, not just Ouyang Huan, that he was able to defend himself against the pressure of the rule of Holy Road.

The Holy Aura of a Saint was precisely the rule of the Holy Road.

Saint Lady said, "Please set your grudge aside for now. Next month, I will hold a Kunlun Heir's banquet in Shentai City. It wouldn't be too late for you two to settle it then.

Ouyang Huan was keenly aware that Saint Lady was trying to help Lin Yue out by postponing the fight for another month.

However, no matter how Lin Yue practiced, he was unlikely to be able to match him within a month. Did Lin Yue intend to rely on Saint Lady's Spiritual Power again when the time came?

If Lin Yue were to defeat Ouyang Huan using such means, everyone would laugh at him.

What kind of man would defeat his opponent by relying on the power of a woman?

"Lin Yue and Saint Lady must have a very special relationship," This thought secretly ran through the minds of the powerful and influential Saints.

The talents of the younger generation were attracted by the mention of the "Kunlun Heir's banquet." Many of them became excited and agitated in their hearts.

Sixty years ago, Mr. Mei held a Hero's banquet, inviting outstanding talents far and wide, gathering different scroll sects together. The "Five Heroes" were its product. It was at that time that Wan Zhaoyi, Chen Wutian, and some others became well-known throughout the world and became the benchmark for everyone.

Saint Lady was now following Mr. Mei's example by Holding a Kunlun Heir's banquet, obviously for the purpose of selecting the Nine Kunlun Heirs.

Those who became Heirs of Kunlun's Field would also be the benchmark for the next era, just like Wan Zhaoyi and Chen Wutian, whose names were so well-known.

Who would not want to become famous overnight?

Moreover, the status of an Heir of Kunlun's Field was very important. Who would not want to fight for it?

Even those who did not stand a chance to become an Heir of Kunlun's Field would love to have the chance to attend the Kunlun Heir's banquet. To be able to gather together with all the outstanding talents in Kunlun's field was an honorable thing in itself.