The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Ling Feng's battle against Ye Ting had nearly set the entire arena ablaze with excitement. The rise of a new generation genius overthrowing an established powerhouse became the talk of the tournament.

At this point, Ling Feng had undoubtedly become the biggest dark horse of this year's Sunset Heaven Selection.

About half an hour later, the arena was restored once again. The puppet referee loudly announced the next match:

"Next match: Shi Haoxuan versus Yu Linglong. Contestants, please take the stage!"

The moment those words fell, the entire venue erupted.

Shi Haoxuan!

That name had already become a legend in countless hearts.

His strength had suppressed an entire generation. Before him, even the greatest geniuses seemed like mere stars before the blazing sun.

Whoosh!

A flash of azure light.

Before anyone could react, Shi Haoxuan had already crossed the distance and appeared atop the arena.

With his hands clasped behind his back, he calmly said:

"Come, Junior Sister Yu. Fight me."

His eyelids lifted slightly.

Without anger or arrogance, he naturally radiated overwhelming authority.

Yu Linglong bit her lip.

Her legs felt as heavy as lead.

Despite possessing the powerful Earth Spirit Guardian, she found herself unable to take even a single step forward.

Before Shi Haoxuan's presence, she simply lacked the courage to stand on the stage.

"I... I want to concede..."

Faced with his terrifying pressure, Yu Linglong could not even summon the will to fight.

After all, Saint Lady Bi Luo had already instructed her not to force herself against opponents who were simply too powerful.

Shi Haoxuan shook his head slightly.

"Very well."

Yu Linglong specialized in defense. Even if he intentionally held back, there was little meaning in such a battle.

"One day, if you can cultivate your Earth Spirit Guardian to complete mastery, perhaps you may become my opponent."

A trace of expectation appeared in his eyes.

"The future of Dongling Immortal Pool rests in the hands of disciples like us."

"Mhm."

Yu Linglong nodded vaguely.

Then she raised her voice.

"I concede!"

No one was surprised.

It was an internal match between fellow disciples, and facing someone like Shi Haoxuan, surrender was only natural.

Still, everyone remembered Yu Linglong's astonishing defensive abilities. Even Ye Ting had suffered greatly against her.

The puppet referee immediately stepped onto the arena.

"The next match: Shi Haoxuan versus... Ye Ting!"

...

Through Elder Haoling's efforts, Ye Ting's injuries had recovered quickly.

However, the Thunder Soul Crystal was gone forever.

Even at full strength, Ye Ting was no match for Shi Haoxuan.

Now?

The gap was even greater.

The elders of Wulei Sacred Land naturally hoped Ye Ting would concede.

Yet Ye Ting insisted on fighting.

This battle was his final piece of pride.

Even knowing he would lose, he chose to face it head-on.

"Your courage is admirable."

Shi Haoxuan raised three fingers.

"I will still allow you three moves."

"No need."

Ye Ting clenched his fists.

"I simply want to know how far behind you I truly am. Make your move."

"Manifestation of Heavenly Thunder!"

With a roar, Ye Ting attacked.

"Impressive spirit," Shi Haoxuan replied calmly.

"But unfortunately..."

He shook his head.

"If this is all you have, then—"

His eyes suddenly focused.

A divine light shot forth like lightning.

Pfft!

The next instant, Ye Ting's body froze in midair.

Then he collapsed straight onto the arena.

A single glance.

That was all it took.

Ye Ting was utterly defeated.

Shi Haoxuan sighed softly.

"It seems the distance between us has only grown larger."

His lonely figure stood beneath the sky.

There was a sense of solitude about him—

The loneliness of one who stands too high above everyone else.

The entire audience was stunned.

A single look had defeated Ye Ting.

A single look.

Ao Jue shivered.

Only now did he realize that during the clash of auras atop Jue Tian Peak, Shi Haoxuan had not even revealed one percent of his true strength.

Gu Changfeng stared blankly.

Five years ago, he and Shi Haoxuan had both challenged and defeated the previous champion of the Sunset Heaven Selection.

He had believed the gap between them was not that great.

Only now did he understand.

The difference was far greater than he had imagined.

Shi Haoxuan was a peerless genius who transcended an era itself.

Anyone attempting to catch up to him might spend their entire life trapped within his shadow.

...

On the elders' platform, even Saint Lady Bi Luo could not hide her amazement.

"Great Sun True Energy!"

She sighed.

"Shi Haoxuan is the greatest genius Dongling Immortal Pool has produced in the past thousand years."

As she spoke, she glanced meaningfully toward the Blazing Sun Hall Master.

Shi Haoxuan was his direct disciple.

His only direct disciple.