Chapter 309: Defeating Jiang Yan, Chief Disciple

"No, this is not a Clone. He has transformed his spiritual power into wind elements and merged them into the world; it is the aura of the Law of Wind."

Understanding this layer, Zhou Chen circulated the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture to sense the space fluctuations around him.

However, with his Divine Sense at the strength of the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm, he quickly found the location of Clear Wind Master's original body.

"Great Void Yin Yang Slash!"

With one slash, the Sword Qi instantly vanished, appearing behind Clear Wind Master in the next second.

Clear Wind Master's expression changed. He hurriedly manifested his form and waved his hand to block.

"Dao Limit Body Protection!"

A massive Taiji pattern emerged, blocking the Sword Qi.

"Space Law?"

A flash of surprise crossed Clear Wind Master's eyes. "Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen is indeed extraordinary."

"Fellow Daoist Clear Wind is also very strong."

Zhou Chen nodded. "However, it's time to end this."

He activated the Azure Lotus Creation Body, and a massive phantom of an azure lotus emerged in the void.

"Great Void Eight Desolations Slash!"

Countless strands of Sword Qi flew out from the azure lotus, each containing the Law of Slaughter and Space Law at Perfection. Aside from Zhou Chen, no one could predict where the next attack would appear.

Clear Wind Master's expression turned solemn as he formed hand seals.

"Clear Wind for Ten Thousand Miles!"

Countless Law of Wind elements transformed into barriers, layering upon each other in an attempt to block the Sword Qi.

But Zhou Chen's Sword Qi was too numerous, and each strand crossed the river of space without hindrance, possessing terrifying power.

Bang! Bang!

The barriers were shattered layer by layer, and the Sword Qi finally struck Clear Wind Master.

Clear Wind Master spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward.

"I lose."

He shook his head with a bitter smile. "Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen's strength has already surpassed the scope of the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm."

"Thank you for the match."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

"The winner, Zhou Chen!"

The supervising Elder announced, his eyes filled with shock.

Zhou Chen had actually defeated the veteran Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm expert, Clear Wind Master, and he appeared to have done so with ease.

This strength was too terrifying!

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

The entire venue erupted in deafening cheers.

Everyone was conquered by Zhou Chen's strength.

But at that moment, a cold voice rang out.

"Zhou Chen, do you think you've won just like that?"

A young man wearing a crimson robe walked onto the arena stage, his aura terrifying to the extreme.

It was the Jiang Family's Prodigy—Jiang Yan!

A cultivation at the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer!

"Jiang Yan?"

Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes.

Jiang Yan was the number one Genius of the Jiang Family's younger generation. His cultivation had already reached the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer, and he could Breakthrough to a higher Realm at any time.

"Zhou Chen, you killed the eighty-eighth ancestor of my Jiang Family. Today, you will pay this blood debt with your life!"

Jiang Yan sneered, the aura within his body surging frantically.

"Complete Flame Phoenix True Body!"

A massive fire phoenix flew out from his body, emitting an aura that could destroy heaven and earth.

This was no ordinary Flame Phoenix True Body; it was the Complete Flame Phoenix True Body, its power more than a hundred times stronger than the one used by the other Jiang Yan!

"Flame Phoenix Nine Heavens—Nine Phoenixes Incinerating the World!"

Nine fire phoenixes appeared simultaneously, each containing the Law of Fire at the Perfection Realm.

The nine fire phoenixes circled in the air, forming a massive flame Formation that trapped Zhou Chen within.

"Burn!"

Jiang Yan roared, and the nine fire phoenixes self-destructed simultaneously.

At the same time, a Talisman was quietly sacrificed from his palm.

It was unexpectedly a one-time use attack Talisman containing the full-strength strike of an Emperor Realm Tenth Layer expert!

Terrifying flames submerged the entire arena stage, the temperature so high it was frightening, even warping the space itself.

This strike had reached the power of the Peak Emperor Realm Tenth Layer!

"Brother Zhou!"

Clear Wind Master exclaimed.

Everyone held their breath, watching the arena stage tensely.

Could Zhou Chen survive such a terrifying attack?

The smoke and dust dissipated.

In the center of the arena stage, a massive bronze bell hovered in the air, completely enveloping Zhou Chen.

chaos bell!

The body of the bell was covered in ancient runes, emitting a Chaos aura.

No matter how terrifying Jiang Yan's flames were, they could not penetrate the defense of the chaos bell.

"Is this a damaged Sovereign Artifact?!"

Spiritual Artifacts above the Imperial Rank are also called Sovereign Artifacts. Even if it is damaged, its power is extremely exaggerated.

However, he did not know that Zhou Chen's chaos bell was originally an Immortal Artifact.

Jiang Yan's pupils shrank. "How could you have such a treasure?"

"Guess."

Zhou Chen smiled faintly and put away the chaos bell.

"My turn."

In Zhou Chen's palm, a lotus-shaped Qi appeared.

The lotus was cyan-grey, yet it seemed to contain an aura that could destroy heaven and earth.

In the next moment, Zhou Chen raised his hand and threw the lotus. The Lunar Divine Lightning and Samadhi Divine Fire within it erupted simultaneously.

"Thunderous Fury Fire Lotus!"

Boom!

Rumble!

A terrifying explosion rang out.

Silver-white lightning and black flames fused, turning into a terrifying pillar of light that blasted toward Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly circulated all his spiritual power to defend.

But the power of the Thunderous Fury Fire Lotus was too terrifying, directly crushing his defense.

Boom!

Jiang Yan was sent flying, smashing heavily into the edge of the arena stage, his crimson robe scorched black.

"I… I lost…"

He gritted his teeth, his eyes full of resentment.

"The winner, Zhou Chen!"

The supervising Elder announced, his voice trembling.

The entire audience was dead silent.

Everyone was shocked by this scene.

Jiang Yan, the Genius among the Elite Disciples of the Jiang Family's younger generation with a cultivation at the Peak Emperor Realm Tenth Layer, was actually defeated by Zhou Chen?

And Zhou Chen only used one move!

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

After a brief silence, the entire Martial Arts Field erupted in deafening cheers.

Everyone was shouting Zhou Chen's name.

"Congratulations to Zhou Chen for becoming the Chief Elite Disciple of Jixia Academy!"

The supervising Elder announced, "From this day forth, Zhou Chen enjoys all the privileges of a Chief Elite Disciple!"

"This includes the authority to mobilize parts of the Academy's power, the authority to consult the top-secret Intelligence Repository, and a one-time qualification to enter the Academy's Core Legacy grounds!"

Zhou Chen nodded and slowly walked down the arena stage.

The crowd automatically made way for him, their eyes filled with awe.

Chief Elite Disciple—this was the highest honor among the Academy's Elite Disciples.

In the entire history of the Academy, fewer than a hundred people had become a Chief Elite Disciple while only at the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer.

And Zhou Chen was one of them.

"heaven severing emperor, congratulations."

Clear Wind Master walked over and cupped his hands in congratulation.

"Thank you."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands in return.

"By the way, the authority of a Chief Elite Disciple is very broad; you should make good use of it."

Clear Wind Master smiled. "Especially the top-secret Intelligence Repository; it contains many secrets unknown to the outside world."

"I will."

Zhou Chen nodded.

He happened to want to look up some information.

Regarding the Realms above the Emperor Realm, as well as clues about the chaos bell.

Bidding farewell to Clear Wind Master, Zhou Chen left the Martial Arts Field and walked toward the Academy's Intelligence Repository.

Along the way, countless Disciples bowed to him, their eyes full of admiration.

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

Zhou Chen nodded slightly in response and soon arrived at the Intelligence Repository.

The Intelligence Repository was located in the Core Area of the Academy. It was a massive building constructed entirely of black profound iron, emitting a mysterious aura.

Two guards stood at the entrance, both possessing a cultivation at the Emperor Realm Eighth Layer.

"Identity token."