Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

"No need to wait that long. I’ll fight you right now!"

A playful smile touched Jiang Chen’s lips. He raised a finger and crooked it at Bing Xiao.

His voice wasn’t loud, but it echoed across the entirety of Ancestor Mountain, clear for everyone to hear.

"Who is this guy? How dare he challenge Bing Xiao?"

"Bing Xiao is an expert ranked in the three hundreds on the Human Venerable List! He’s a master who can escape from a newly ascended Human King Realm Expert. And this guy dares to challenge him?"

"It’s completely irrational! He should’ve challenged someone with a lower rank to snatch a spot. Not only is he wasting his chance to challenge someone, but he’s also just going up there to die!"

The experts murmured one after another.

The crowd found Jiang Chen’s choice utterly incomprehensible.

Bing Xiao was also stunned for a moment.

After a brief stupor, Bing Xiao burst into laughter, the muscles on his face nearly cramping. "You’re actually choosing to challenge me now? Fine, fine! It seems your confidence has really swelled, making you think you can defeat me. So be it. Since you’re in such a hurry to die, I’ll grant your wish!"

Bing Xiao was ranked in the three hundreds on the Human Venerable List.

But he was from the Icefield Race!

As long as they were on the Profound Celestial Ice Field, the combat prowess of an Icefield Race expert would be greatly amplified.

It was precisely because of this...

...that even after learning Jiang Chen had slain three Human King Realm Experts, Bing Xiao wasn’t the least bit afraid. He believed he had the ability to kill Jiang Chen.

"Enough nonsense. Get on the stage!"

Jiang Chen glanced at him, his expression impassive, completely unaffected by Bing Xiao’s taunts.

He took a single step and was already on the fighting stage.

’This brat dares to ignore me?’ A flash of fury crossed Bing Xiao’s eyes.

From start to finish, Jiang Chen hadn’t even given him a proper look, which he found to be a profound humiliation.

In his rage, he clenched his fists. A series of sharp CRACKS echoed as his knuckles popped. Radiating a chilling killing intent, he followed Jiang Chen onto the stage.

「On Ancestor Mountain.」

Bing Qianchi’s gaze fell upon Jiang Chen, his expression icy. "This kid is truly arrogant. Although Xiao’Er’s rank on the Human Venerable List hasn’t changed over the years, that’s only because he has been hiding his true strength. For this boy to dare challenge Xiao’Er is a death sentence!"

Wang Shangwu nodded. "That kid Bing Xiao is indeed much stronger than before. Jiang Chen challenging Bing Xiao is just asking for his own humiliation!"

The two of them cast mocking glances toward Zifeng Tianhen.

To their disappointment, however, Zifeng Tianhen’s eyes remained lightly closed, as if none of this had anything to do with him.

"Hmph, just pretending to be calm!"

"Let’s see if you can keep up that act after that brat is torn to shreds by Bing Xiao!"

The two of them sneered.

「Among the crowd.」

A group of experts from the Human Venerable List had also grown a little curious about Jiang Chen.

Wu Zhe, ranked sixth on the Human Venerable List, gently waved his Feather Fan and looked at the handsome youth beside him—Luo Zun from the Haotian Ancient Country. He smiled, "Luo Zun, who do you think will have the last laugh?"

Luo Zun glanced at Jiang Chen and Bing Xiao, then said flatly, "Bing Xiao, naturally. He possesses Innate Divine Strength, and he’s fighting on the Profound Celestial Ice Field, which boosts his combat power. That no-name kid can’t possibly be his match!"

"Ah, you think so too?"

Wu Zhe said, dejected, "And here I thought you might see the kid as a dark horse. I was hoping to make a bet with you!"

"Trying to scam me again? Not a chance!" Luo Zun sneered.

「Elsewhere...」

Within the Luotian Dynasty’s contingent.

Gai Jinlong, first on the Celestial Venerable List, was chatting with Gai Shi, first on the Human Venerable List.

Gai Jinlong glanced at the stage and smiled. "Gai Shi, who do you think will win?"

Gai Shi didn’t even open his eyes, his expression utterly indifferent. "What does it matter who wins or loses? No one here is my opponent anyway..." After a pause, Gai Shi continued, "Your Majesty, you promised me that as long as I complete this mission, you would send me to Zhongzhou!"

"Do you want to go to Zhongzhou that badly?" Gai Jinlong asked, puzzled.

Gai Shi opened his eyes, revealing a pair of golden pupils filled with an intense yearning. He said faintly, "Master once said that Zhongzhou is the true center of the Qiankun Continent. Geniuses gather there like clouds. Only in a place like that can I become stronger. As for here in the Eastern Continent... I am already invincible!"

Confident, flamboyant, and utterly unrivaled!

This was Gai Shi, the number one on the Human Venerable List!

Gai Jinlong was silent for a moment before saying, "Very well. Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t stand in your way. As long as you complete this mission, I will send you to Zhongzhou!"

"Mm."

Gai Shi nodded.

From beginning to end...

...he hadn’t cast a single glance at Jiang Chen or Bing Xiao.

In his eyes, he was already invincible in the Eastern Continent. Not a single peer was worthy of his time.

「Dragon Emperor Ancient Country.」

Long Jingyun sat cross-legged. He too ignored the stage, his gaze fixed solely on Gai Shi, surging with boundless battle intent. ’Gai Shi, the Profound Celestial Ancestor Realm will be your grave!’

...

「Meanwhile.」

On the fighting stage...

Bing Xiao’s burly frame was like a small mountain, his laughter like thunder. "Jiang Chen, it’s not too late to regret this!"

"Are you scared? Trying to convince me to step down?" Jiang Chen said with a faint smile.

"Scared?"

Bing Xiao froze, then roared with laughter. "What a joke! Why would I be scared of dealing with you?"

"If you’re not scared, then make your move!" Jiang Chen rubbed his nose and added, "Oh, right. I suggest you use your Martial Soul Talent directly. Otherwise, you won’t even get the chance to summon your Martial Soul later!"

"Use my Martial Soul Talent?"

Bing Xiao’s expression instantly turned grim. A Martial Soul Talent was a Martial Artist’s trump card, only to be used at the critical moment between life and death.

Weren’t Jiang Chen’s words implying that Bing Xiao was no match for him at all?

Bing Xiao snorted coldly. "I don’t need my Martial Soul Talent to deal with you. I’ll tear you apart with my bare hands!"

"Fine. I gave you a chance... If you used your Martial Soul Talent, maybe you could have lasted a little longer. Since you refuse my kind offer, I won’t be polite either," Jiang Chen said with a nonchalant shrug.

"Arrogant!"

Bing Xiao roared again.

A deafening roar, like the tolling of a great bell, erupted from his mouth.

The lead-like muscles all over his body swelled, becoming incredibly hard and glowing with a silver light. A ferocious punch shot toward Jiang Chen. "Ice Breaking!"

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Layers of ice walls condensed in front of Bing Xiao’s fist, and under the violent impact of his punch, they continuously exploded.

Shards of ice shot toward Jiang Chen, carried by the force of the punch.

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes and glanced over at Bing Qianchi, the corner of his mouth ticking up. "Bing Qianchi, on the day you ambushed me, I told you... I would slaughter every expert of your Royal Family to get my revenge. Today, I’ll start with your son!"

The moment his words fell.

A blinding light suddenly erupted from Jiang Chen’s eyes. The Eyes of the Heavens activated, and a Divine Thought Shock shot out.

The formless Divine Thought penetrated the barrier of ice walls.

And plunged directly into Bing Xiao’s mind.

"Huh?"

Bing Xiao’s whole body trembled. His mind went blank. He shook his head violently, and when his vision cleared, Jiang Chen was nowhere to be seen.

"I’m up here!"

A calm voice came from above. Bing Xiao instinctively looked up.

Only to see a large foot descending from the sky, stomping viciously toward his head.

The kick was too fast and ferocious; he had no time to dodge.

BANG!

The foot landed on the crown of his head, and a terrifying force instantly spread through his entire body. Bing Xiao let out a blood-curdling scream. The stomp drove his head deep into his chest cavity, but the force didn’t stop there. Jiang Chen’s kick continued to drive Bing Xiao’s head downward, forcing it to travel through his entire torso.

With a muffled THUD.

Bing Xiao’s head, having started at his neck, was stomped out from between his legs. It hit the ground and burst apart.

"..."

Bing Xiao, an expert ranked in the three hundreds on the prestigious Human Venerable List, had been killed with a single stomp?

A deathly silence fell over the countless experts around Ancestor Mountain.

Everyone was utterly horrified...