Talisman Emperor
Chapter 2017 Chen Baling
That must be his intention! Chen Xi directly made this evaluation.
If he lost in the round of 1, then there was nothing more to say.
But if he won in the first round, then Chen Daoyuan and the others would definitely be able to get a clear evaluation of his combat strength through the battles he fought.
That way, they could adopt a strategy against him when they fought him during the 2nd round!
Chen Xi even guessed that Chen Daoyuan, Chen Qiushui, and Chen Xiaoyun would definitely be the last ones to ascend to the arena during the first round. That way, they could hide more strength to face the 2nd round of the competition!
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The facts of the situation were exactly as Chen Xi had concluded. If one were to observe the situation in the first round of the competition, it would not be difficult to notice that the dangers facing Chen Xi were divided into 2 types.
Type 1 was his opponent who would ascend to the battle arena during round 1. Chen Xi had to face the challenge of the other 3 experts in her group, and she would not have the time to recuperate and recover between battles!
It was no different from allowing his enemies to fight him consecutively to weaken him.
Just think about it, was even one of the participants in the competition not an outstanding figure of the Chen Clan? Was one of them not a Fifth Star Region Lord or higher?
If any other Fourth Star Region Lord had to fight against 3 challengers like this, that person would feel hopeless and admit defeat long ago.
This clearly shows how difficult the first round of the competition was.
The 2nd danger was that even if Chen Xi was able to defeat 3 challengers in a row, it would definitely exhaust a large amount of his strength and even expose many of his trump cards. All of this would be watched by Chen Daoyuan, Chen Qiushui, and Chen Xiaoyun.
This meant that Chen Xi's situation in the 2nd round would be extremely bad!
No matter if it was the first or second danger, the situation was unfavorable for Chen Xi. Even to the point that Chen Xi was not in a promising situation even before the battle began.
This was clearly Chen Lingkong's goal, and he did it for the sake of completely destroying Chen Xi and eliminating Chen Xi from the competition.
On the other hand, Chen Daoyuan, Chen Qiushui, and Chen Xiaoyun were clearly in a very advantageous position.
First, they were not the first to ride the battle arena in their respective groups. This meant that they could all be the last challengers in their respective groups, and they only had to beat one opponent to smoothly enter the 2nd round.
This way, not only would they be able to maintain their strength, they would be able to avoid exposing their trump cards to an enormous level.
So, they clearly had a great advantage when compared to Chen Xi.
Secondly, their combat power was undoubtedly formidable, and they were the top 3 ruling-level figures in the Region Lord Region within the Chen Clan. Under such circumstances, Chen Xi would still have to face the threat they posed even if she entered the 2nd round.
Moreover, they would definitely be able to determine the strength that Chen Xi possessed through observing the battle, and they could specifically formulate a strategy against Chen Xi.
As said, knowing the enemy is the key to remaining invincible in battle.
Under such circumstances, how could it be considered fair?
There is no justice at all!
As for the other participating clans of the Chen Clan, did they just sacrifice themselves to help Chen Daoyuan and the others?
Obviously, the answer is yes. Unless Chen Xi was eliminated during the battle in round 1, they would definitely pave the way for Chen Daoyuan and the others to face Chen Xi.
This is Chen Lingkong's scheme. It was just a simple competition to become the successor of the clan, but he forcefully utilized the rules to turn it into a scheme that targeted Chen Xi!
Since Chen Xi was able to discern this, the others could naturally see it as well. However, such an arrangement would only make the members of the Chen Clan feel more sorry for Chen Xi, yet they would not feel sympathy.
On the other hand, Wu Xuechan and Tang Xian had noticed this as well, but they were unable to change anything now. After all, it was the territory of the Chen Clan, so they could not break the rules set by the Chen Clan.
However, Chen Lingkong's actions still made them feel angry, and they had committed this hostility to memory.
“The Chen Clan will be a bit too far.” Some of the guests present frowned. It was very difficult for them to imagine that Chen Lingkong would actually conspire against an Oracle Mountain disciple in such a bold and open manner.
“In my opinion, Chen Clan is too careful.” Some felt indifferent as well, and they did not understand why Chen Lingkong would act this way. They felt that there was absolutely no need for such an arrangement to deal with only Chen Xi, and they felt that Chen Lingkong was being too cautious and such actions were beneath him.
However, no matter what, the battle was about to begin, and no one could change anything now.
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“Before the battle begins, I must remind all of you that you are free to use any ability as long as you do not kill your opponent!” Chen Lingkong had a dignified expression as he spoke in a low voice.
“Supreme Elder, can we cripple the cultivation of our opponents?” Suddenly, one of the participating clans of the Chen Clan had interrupted.
These words caused everyone's hearts to tremble, and many of them seemed to be glancing at Chen Xi.
Clearly, they guessed that this question was directed at Chen Xi!
After all, other than Chen Xi, all the competition participants were from the Chen Clan, so they would absolutely not act so ruthlessly towards someone from their own clan.
Immobilizing one's cultivation was more cruel than killing that person!
At this moment, Chen Xi's dark and deep eyes could not help but narrow while an invisible cold wisp flashed within them.
They're too far away!
The displeasure that had accumulated in Chen Xi's heart for so long had completely turned into anger at this moment, and it made his expression become even calmer and indifferent.
“I told you, it's okay as long as you don't kill your opponent.” Chen Lingkong was silent for a moment before he spoke lightly, and his voice was calm and completely emotionless.
“Good!” The cultivator who asked the question clapped and praised while he revealed an excited and arrogant expression. He wore a purple robe, had a sharp gaze like a bolt of lightning, and his entire body was engulfed by an oppressive, wild, and unrestrained aura.
He reached out his hand to point at Chen Xi who was standing in the battle arena, and he said, “Chen Xi, I will challenge you!”
As he spoke, he took a step forward.
Bang out!
The space shattered when his figure arrived at the battle arena in the next moment, and he stood in confrontation with Chen Xi from afar. His every move, action, and words were extremely arrogant and arrogant.
The sight of almost everyone around him gathered and descended on Chen Xi and the purple-robed man.
Even Chen Daoyuan, Chen Qiushui, and Chen Xiaoyun were no exception.
“Chen Baling, I never expected that he would really be the first to challenge that person, Chen Xi. It was obviously a waste of his talent. ”
“Of course. Chen Baling reached the Sixth Star Lord Realm Region several thousand years ago, and his combat strength was ferocious and formidable. Moreover, he acted in a cruel and resolute manner. Chen Xi might really be crippled by it. “
“Ha ha! If I were Chen Xi, I would rather admit defeat than let my cultivation be crippled. After all, it was truly a terrible result. “
The voices of discussion appeared around him and practically no one looked positively at Chen Xi.
The funny part of all of this is that the battles in the other 3 battle arenas are also about to begin, but there are actually very few people paying attention to it.
Clearly, it was because of Chen Xi's appearance and caused the meaning of the competition to change.
Everything started to be aimed at Chen Xi!
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Chen Xi remained motionless in the battle arena, and her expression was calm and indifferent as if she had not noticed the conversations around her.
However, he did not forget that this person, Chen Baling, who had ascended to the battle arena now was the one who spoke earlier with the intention of crippling him!
“Chen Xi, external forces cannot interfere in the battles that take place in this combat arena. So you better not go to Oracle Mountain if I cripple you in battle. It would be a shame if you did that. Ha ha ha ha.” Chen Baling laughed out loud as he revealed an arrogant expression, and his tone was completely unrestrained. It was like Chen Xi who was only in the Fourth Star Divine Realm was only an ant that could be trampled at will.
“Thank you for the reminder. It would be great if no one could interfere in the battle. ” Chen Xi spoke indifferently.
His voice was calm, yet it had a confrontational tone, and it made Chen Baling laugh coldly.
Bang out!
A myriad of brilliant green light appeared from within him. In an instant, it was like he had turned into an extremely high mountain, and his imposing aura was powerful, boundless, and unshakable.
“Quick, Little Friend. Can't wait to break your spine! ” As he shouted out loudly, Chen Baling spread out his hands and then a huge green sword was formed. The body of the sword was over 3m long, and was covered with the natural aura of the Dao. Moreover, it was heavily covered in the Dao Laws, and it was extremely dazzling and resplendent.
It's thundering!
Space exploded into pieces, and it felt like space was unable to bear the power of the green sword. It was truly extremely frightening, and clearly displayed the strength of a Sixth Star God.
Clearly, even if he was filled with contempt towards Chen Xi, but as a top-tier expert who had a lot of experience in battle, Chen Baling did not underestimate Chen Xi at all. Moreover, he had revealed an extremely killing, fierce, violent, and arrogant move once he attacked.
In just an instant, his appearance caused a wave of cheers to reverberate around him. Even the great figures of the Chen Clan like Chen Lingkong nodded to themselves. They knew that Chen Baling did not underestimate his opponent because of arrogance, and that was enough for them.
After all, Chen Baling's cultivation and combat strength was clear. As long as he fought normally and was not careless, then it was enough for him to have a firm grasp of the situation and defeat his enemy.
Om!
However, even though Chen Baling made an extremely arrogant look, Chen Xi was even more domineering and arrogant than him. Chen Xi acted as soon as Chen Baling attacked.
A clear howl echoed from the dark and dark Talisman Armament as it appeared in Chen Xi's palm, and then his figure disappeared on the spot.
Swooshes!
At almost the same time, a smooth, soft, and seemingly carefree sword qi suddenly appeared.
This wisp of sword qi was so inconspicuous that it did not cause alarm from the moment it appeared, and it was very easy for others to ignore its existence.
However, as soon as it appeared, an invisible force field suddenly swept out, and it caused the atmosphere in the entire battle arena to appear as if it had undergone absolute suppression, and fall into a state of silent silence.
The cry of Chen Baling had disappeared, and the howl emanating from the nonviolent great green sword in his hand seemed to have frozen.
Even the smashed expanse of space and chaotic air currents suddenly stopped moving, and it formed a strange scene that instilled horror in everyone's hearts!