Chapter 527 - Lei Wushuang’s Death

Chapter 527 - Lei Wushuang’s Death

“Alright, the Grand Sect Conference matches shall begin now!”

All the attendees were boiling with excitement, as this was a once-in-a-decade event.

Unlike a martial meet like the Four Sects Martial Arts Competition, this was a grand stage where the top geniuses of the entire Great Chu Empire competed.

Excelling in a martial meet like the Four Sects Martial Arts Competition was one thing, but shining at the Grand Sect Conference was a whole other deal. Participants could be eliminated even in their very first match.

Those who stood out on this stage would go on to represent the Great Chu Empire at Hidden Dragon Island, competing with geniuses from other nations in the Hong Domain.

This was the ultimate test for geniuses.

Throughout history, many exceptional talents have emerged victorious on this stage, transforming from a snake into a dragon.

For example, the Spring Autumn Sect’s leader, Feng Baiyu, and high elder Yun Tu were once top holy disciples who excelled at the Grand Sect Conference. Their outstanding performance earned them a spot to explore ancient ruins, leading to great gains. Today, they were mighty Divine Nascent realm powerhouses, at the pinnacle of the Great Chu Empire.

This was also why the various forces across the entire Great Chu Empire, and even the Hong Domain, attached such great importance to the Grand Sect Conference.

“Group One, Zhang Qing versus Yang Chong. Group Two, Lin Wushang versus Wang Qi. Group Three, Zhao Xun versus Shao Sheng...” The top royal official presiding over the assembly read aloud. The geniuses whose names were called quickly went on stage and began battling.

The two participants from Group One were disciples of the Floating Cloud Sword Sect and Divine Light Sect, both at the seventh level. They began fighting intensely as soon as they went on stage.

For Group Two, Lin Wushang was the first to enter the arena, but his opponent did not even dare to go up on stage and directly admitted defeat.

It was understandable since Lin Wushang was ranked second on the Geniuses of Heaven Leaderboard and a supreme expert in the one-revolution Golden Core realm.

In contrast, Wang Qi was only at the seventh level. The strength gap between the two was immense. Rather than face inevitable defeat, potential injury, and humiliation, Wang Qi chose to surrender to save himself for future battles.

The Grand Sect Conference had a point accumulation system from the battles rather than an elimination format.

The contenders in each group would spar with the other contenders in the same group. The winner would obtain one point. The thirty highest scorers would earn a place at Hidden Dragon Island.

Every point was crucial, so contenders risked everything to win.

However, if the difference in strength between the two fighters was too great, one point wasn’t worth the risk of injury. A single palm strike from a much stronger opponent could easily send a contender flying off the stage and leave them hurt.

The Grand Sect Conference did not allow time for rest and recovery. Any injury could directly affect a participant’s fights further down the line.

Swish!

As soon as the officiator’s voice fell, a golden figure leaped onto the fighting arena. He was the Golden Ring Sect’s top disciple, Jin Yang. He was ranked twelfth on the Geniuses of Heaven Leaderboard and was at the ninth level.

Lei Wushuang gritted his teeth; ultimately, he chose to stand up and fight.

“Jin Yang, please advise me!” Lei Wushuang said with a solemn expression.

He had wanted to surrender but was somewhat unwilling to do so. Even though he was sure to lose, he didn’t want to lose his momentum.

Jin Yang looked at Lei Wushuang and said with a cold smile, “Lei Wushuang, it has been a long time. You snatched my miraculous encounter back then. Now, it’s time for you to pay back!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Yang turned into a streak of golden light, instantly appearing in front of Lei Wushuang. A resplendent golden light shone in his palm, transforming into a huge golden palm seal that flew toward Lei Wushuang.

Jin Yang and Lei Wushuang had a history of hostility. When Jin Yang struck, he showed no mercy at all and aimed to kill.

The Grand Sect Conference did not forbid killing, and any deaths were accepted as part of the harsh reality.

Seeing Jin Yang's lethal strike, Lei Wushuang's expression changed drastically.

“Roar!”

Sensing the oppressive force coming at him, he let out a roar and channeled his qi to the limit. Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled around him, crackling chaotically as the silhouette of a thunder god appeared behind him.

“Thunder God Palm!”

He threw out a palm strike, resembling the hand of a thunder god descending upon the mortal world.

Boom tch!

However, Lei Wushuang’s attack was like a block of butter or tofu in front of Jin Yang’s huge golden palm, shattering instantly.

The terrifying palm landed on Lei Wushuang’s chest.

“The price you have to pay is your death!” Jin Yang’s cold voice rang out, his tone filled with icy killing intent.

Lei Wushuang flew out instantly, his chest caved in. Blood bubbled from his seven orifices. He twitched a few times before breathing his last.