Chapter 303: Sea of Heart Demons, Xue Wuya

A massive phantom of a Fire Phoenix materialized behind Jiang Yan, several times stronger than before.

The Fire Phoenix opened its beak, spewing terrifying flames as it lunged toward Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen did not dodge, raising his hand to deliver a sword strike.

“Great Void Yin-Yang Slash!”

The ten-thousand-foot-tall Sword Qi vanished instantly, traversing the Void Realm and reappearing directly in front of Jiang Yan the next moment.

Jiang Yan's expression shifted, and he hurriedly retreated.

However, the Sword Qi was too fast, leaving a massive bloody gash across his body.

“Damn it!”

Jiang Yan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with shock.

Zhou Chen’s strength had more than doubled compared to three days ago!

“Flame Phoenix Nine Heavens—Nine Phoenixes Incinerating the World!”

He formed hand seals, and nine Fire Phoenixes appeared simultaneously, each containing the terrifying Law of Fire.

The nine Fire Phoenixes pounced toward Zhou Chen; wherever the flames passed, space itself was scorched and distorted.

“Pluto Seal—Pluto Suppressing the World!”

A massive black handprint descended from the sky.

The handprint collided with the nine Fire Phoenixes, erupting with an earth-shattering roar.

But this time, the nine Fire Phoenixes were not dispersed; instead, they latched onto the black handprint, tearing at it frantically.

“My Law of Fire has already reached the Realm of Perfection!”

Jiang Yan sneered, “Your Pluto Seal cannot stop my Nine Phoenixes Incinerating the World!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the black handprint shattered.

The nine Fire Phoenixes continued their assault on Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes and activated the Azure Lotus Creation Body; a phantom of the Pluto Seal emerged from his body, blocking the nine Fire Phoenixes.

However, the Fire Phoenixes' attack was too fierce, and the Pluto Seal began to show cracks.

Jiang Yan roared, and the Fire Phoenixes' attacks became even more frenzied.

“Is that so?”

Zhou Chen smiled, circulating the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture.

Countless spatial nodes emerged around him.

“Great Void Eight Desolations Slash!”

Eight incredibly terrifying strands of Sword Qi, carrying the aura of the Perfection Law of Slaughter, were unleashed simultaneously, attacking Jiang Yan from eight different directions.

Jiang Yan’s expression changed drastically as he hurriedly controlled the Fire Phoenixes to defend.

But the eight strands of Sword Qi were too fast, and each one contained the Perfection Law of Slaughter and Space Law.

The Fire Phoenixes couldn't block them at all.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

The eight strands of Sword Qi hit Jiang Yan simultaneously, leaving eight deep, bone-deep wounds on his body.

“I… I can't lose…”

Jiang Yan spat out a mouthful of blood, his body swaying.

But he gritted his teeth and persevered, not falling down.

“Jiang Yan, you’ve already lost.”

Zhou Chen said indifferently, “Surrender, and I can spare your life.”

“In your dreams!”

Jiang Yan roared, “Even if I die, I’ll take you with me!”

He suddenly burned his essence blood, and his aura surged violently.

“Flame Phoenix Self-Detonation!”

He commanded all the Fire Phoenixes to rush toward Zhou Chen.

The nine Fire Phoenixes self-detonated simultaneously, and terrifying flames submerged everything.

“Madman!”

Zhou Chen’s expression changed as he quickly activated the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture.

His figure vanished instantly, appearing ten thousand feet away.

The aftershocks of the flame explosion swept through, dispersing all the surrounding mist.

As the smoke and dust cleared, Jiang Yan had already fled far away, his aura visibly dying out.

“Cough, cough… I… I still lost…”

Jiang Yan muttered weakly to himself while controlling a flying shuttle, his eyes full of resentment.

He had thought he was a Genius, but he never expected to encounter a Prodigy like Zhou Chen.

Jiang Yan couldn't help but feel some regret, fearing that in this state, he wouldn't be able to stand out in the next Elite Disciple competition.

Zhou Chen watched Jiang Yan’s receding back and chose not to pursue him.

The reason he didn't finish him off wasn't because he was soft-hearted, but mainly because killing was forbidden within the Dao Palace; Zhou Chen wasn't sure if someone was watching at all times.

This was a Small World, and true experts could instantly perceive anything happening within it.

So Zhou Chen didn't want to gamble.

He turned his attention back to the seven emotions and six desires fire.

But just as he turned around, he suddenly felt a powerful aura approaching from the distance.

The owner of that aura was at least at the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm.

“Someone’s coming?”

Zhou Chen frowned.

Soon, a figure stepped out from the mist.

It was an old man dressed in a blood-red robe, his face cold and sinister, radiating a terrifying pressure.

“Kid, hand over the seven emotions and six desires fire.”

The blood-robed old man spoke, his voice hoarse and piercing, “This old man can spare your life.”

“On what grounds? Who do you think you are?”

Zhou Chen asked coldly.

The blood-robed old man sneered, “I am an Elite Disciple of the Mo Family, Xue Wuya.”

“A Mo Family Elder?”

Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes, “The Academy forbids mutual killing; do you dare to violate the Academy's prohibition?”

“Prohibition?”

Xue Wuya laughed loudly, “That applies inside the Academy. This is the Sea of Heart Demons, the Trial Grounds.”

“Here, even if I kill you, no one will know.”

“Furthermore…”

He licked his lips, “I am still short of one material for refining a Blood Puppet, and your body is just right.”

Zhou Chen’s face darkened.

It seemed this Xue Wuya hadn't come just to snatch the Opportunity.

Moreover, Zhou Chen had no grievances with him; he was clearly a helper invited by the Jiang Family.

“Want to kill me?”

Zhou Chen sneered, “Then try it.”

He activated the Primal Creation Scripture, and the power of creation surged frantically.

“Pluto Seal—Pluto Suppression!”

A massive black handprint descended from the sky, striking toward Xue Wuya.

“Trifling tricks!”

Xue Wuya raised his hand, and a blood-colored barrier appeared, blocking the black handprint.

“An ant of the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer dares to act presumptuously before me?”

He sneered and waved his hand.

“Blood Sea Overwhelming the Heavens!”

Terrifying blood-colored energy condensed into a sea of blood, drowning toward Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen’s expression was solemn as he activated the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture.

His figure instantly vanished, reappearing a hundred feet away.

But the range of the blood sea was too vast, and it enveloped him again in an instant.

“Space Law? Interesting.”

Xue Wuya smiled, “But in the face of absolute strength, all tricks are useless.”

“Blood Sea Seal!”

The blood sea suddenly solidified, turning into a massive cage that trapped Zhou Chen within.

Zhou Chen frowned, frantically bombarding the cage.

But the cage didn't budge.

“It's useless. The gap between the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm and the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer is beyond your imagination.”

Xue Wuya sneered, walking toward the cage, “Hand over the seven emotions and six desires fire obediently, and I'll give you a quick death.”

“Is that so?”

Zhou Chen suddenly smiled, “That might not be the case.”

He activated the Azure Lotus Creation Body, and the Azure Lotus emerged once more.

But this time, there was a cyan flame in the center of the Azure Lotus.

That was the Samadhi True Fire!

“Samadhi True Fire—Incinerate!”

The black flames erupted, instantly incinerating the blood sea cage.

Xue Wuya’s expression changed drastically.

“Heavenly Fire? How can you possess such a terrifying Heavenly Fire?”

Zhou Chen did not answer.

Countless strands of Sword Qi burning with Samadhi True Fire flew out, slashing toward Xue Wuya.

Xue Wuya hurriedly retreated, but the Sword Qi was too fast.

Several strands of Sword Qi hit him, leaving charred wounds on his body.

“Damn it!”

Xue Wuya gritted his teeth, activating the Blood Demon True Body.

His body began to swell, transforming into a ten-thousand-foot-tall blood-colored giant.

“Blood Demon True Body, undying and indestructible!”

He roared as the ten-thousand-foot blood giant threw a punch toward Zhou Chen.