Chen Ye's one-punch defeat of Luo Tian sent shockwaves through the crowd—especially the true disciples on the Azure Cloud Ranking.
Even they couldn't have defeated Luo Tian so effortlessly.
Only two exceptions existed:
Jun Han (Divine Sea Realm)
Jian Piaomiao (Soul Formation Realm)
Yet neither could achieve such an overwhelming victory.
"Could Chen Ye… be at the Divine Sea Realm?!"
A Holy Body combined with Divine Sea cultivation—how terrifying was that?!
Jun Han's expression darkened. "We underestimated him. To grow so strong in just three years…"
Jian Piaomiao sighed. "Talent beyond measure."
The competition continued.
Xiao Qingluan fought next, facing a Golden Core expert. She activated her Phoenix Holy Body and won, but was eliminated in the fourth round by a Soul Formation cultivator.
Disciples rushed to console her:
"Junior Sister, you've done well for your age!"
"The realm gap was insurmountable."
"Next time, you'll dominate!"
Other defeated contestants rolled their eyes. "Holy Bodies get all the attention…"
Xiao Qingluan, unfazed, approached Chen Ye with pretend sadness. "Senior brother, I lost."
Chen Ye patted her head. "Victory and defeat are common. You performed admirably."
Her gloom vanished instantly. "Senior brother's praise is all I need!"
The crowd sighed. "Such sibling harmony…"
"I want a Holy Body junior sister too!"
"Keep dreaming."
The Decisive Duel
The announcer's voice boomed:
"Next match—Jun Han of Azure Cloud Peak versus Chen Ye of Jade Bamboo Peak!"
The crowd erupted.
#1 on the Azure Cloud Ranking vs. the rising Holy Body star—a clash of titans!
"This'll be epic!"
"Jun Han's decades of training vs. Chen Ye's three-year miracle!"
"Betting on Jun Han—experience trumps talent!"
Jun Han hovered mid-air, smirking. "Junior Brother Chen, enlighten me."
Chen Ye stepped onto the stage, silent.
Should I crush him outright… or hold back?
Jun Han struck first. Five elemental forces—metal, wood, water, fire, earth—surged around him, forming a colossal elemental wheel.
This was his physique:
The Five Elements King Body!