Chapter 317: Instakilling Jin Yan, the Demon Emperor’s Rage

"However…"

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. "Combat is blind; life and death are irrelevant."

"Do you dare sign a life-and-death waiver?"

Jin Yan was no fool. Seeing that his father, the Golden Crow Demon Emperor, didn't stop this person, he knew Zhou Chen had a significant background, so he used the life-and-death waiver as an extra layer of insurance.

Seeing this, the Golden Crow Demon Emperor's eyes showed a hint of appreciation.

If a life-and-death waiver was signed, even if Zhou Chen were killed, Jixia Academy wouldn't be in a position to say much; at most, it would cost the lives of tens of thousands of the Yao Race.

Compared to his son Jin Yan's life, that was nothing.

Zhou Chen smiled faintly.

"Suits me perfectly. However, if I win, you must also give me that Treasure Artifact fragment."

The Golden Crow Demon Emperor said indifferently, "Agreed."

He was terrified that Zhou Chen would back out.

This was a way Zhou Chen had thought of on the fly to intercept the prize openly and legitimately.

Then, the Golden Crow Demon Emperor raised his hand, and a surge of spiritual power condensed into a life-and-death waiver, manifesting in the air.

Zhou Chen and Jin Yan pressed their handprints onto it simultaneously.

The life-and-death waiver immediately emitted a golden light, signifying that the contract was established.

"Very well. I hope you can continue to be so arrogant in a moment."

Jin Yan sneered, "Then let's begin!"

His aura erupted, and terrifying golden flames surged from his body.

The pressure of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer enveloped the entire arena stage.

"Golden Crow Heaven-Burning Art—Golden Crow True Form!"

A massive Golden Crow flew out from his body, with a wingspan of a thousand zhang, radiating an aura that could destroy heaven and earth.

The Golden Crow opened its mouth and spat out terrifying golden flames, blasting toward Zhou Chen.

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

Below the stage, countless members of the Yao Race shook their heads and sighed.

"Although I admire him, this human is definitely finished."

"The Golden Crow True Form at the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer… an Emperor Realm Cultivator simply cannot block it."

"He's too impulsive. Just to show off, he's throwing his life away."

Bai Linger also shook her head and sighed.

Although Zhou Chen was doing this to help Linger, what was the point of seeking death like this?

But at that moment, Zhou Chen moved.

He raised his hand, and an ancient bronze bell appeared above his head.

The chaos bell.

"chaos bell—Space-Time Cage, suppress!"

The tolling of the bell resonated melodiously.

Dong—

Terrifying power of Chaos erupted from the bell's body, instantly freezing the surrounding space and time.

The flames spat by the Golden Crow stopped in mid-air, and Jin Yan's body was also frozen in place.

After Zhou Chen's Breakthrough to the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer, the chaos bell's Space-Time Cage was greatly enhanced.

Even the Golden Crow Demon Emperor couldn't help but show a hint of wariness in his eyes.

As expected of someone from Jixia Academy…

The Golden Crow Demon Emperor felt a secret envy; unfortunately, back then, his talent was too poor to join the academy.

"What?!"

Jin Yan's eyes widened, filled with shock.

"This is… the power of space-time?!"

"Human… how could you possibly master the power of space-time?"

Zhou Chen did not answer, but instead raised his hand.

"Great Void Eight Desolations Slash."

Up, down, left, right, front, back, and both sides.

Eight ten-thousand-zhang Sword Qi slashed out simultaneously, attacking Jin Yan from eight directions at once.

Even more terrifyingly, every single Sword Qi was imbued with the power of the Law of Slaughter at Perfection!

Under the restriction of the Space-Time Cage, Jin Yan was completely unable to dodge.

Pu, pu, pu—

The eight Sword Qi struck simultaneously, leaving deep, bone-exposing wounds on Jin Yan's body.

"Aaaaah—"

Jin Yan screamed in agony and spat out a mouthful of blood.

But after all, he was at the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer, and his Physical Body's strength was extremely high.

Although he was injured, he had not yet lost his combat capability.

"Damned human!"

Jin Yan roared, circulating the Golden Crow Heaven-Burning Art.

"Golden Crow Nirvana!"

His body suddenly burst into flames, turning into a mass of golden fire.

Within the flames, Jin Yan's injuries healed rapidly.

This was the innate Divine Ability of the Golden Crow Clan—Nirvana Rebirth.

As long as the injury wasn't fatal, he could recover quickly through Nirvana.

"Interesting."

Zhou Chen smiled. "However, if you don't have any other tricks, this is where it ends."

He activated the Azure Lotus Creation Body, and a terrifying phantom of an azure lotus flickered into existence.

"Azure Lotus Heaven-Slaying Sword-Drawing Art."

Countless Sword Qi flew out from the azure lotus; likewise, each one contained the Law of Slaughter at Perfection.

The Sword Qi fell like rain, dense and packed, completely enveloping Jin Yan.

Jin Yan's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly manifested his Golden Crow True Form to block.

But Zhou Chen's Sword Qi were too numerous, and each one possessed terrifying power.

Rumble!

Boom!

In the blink of an eye, the Golden Crow True Form was whittled away bit by bit until it finally collapsed completely.

The Sword Qi continued forward, striking Jin Yan's body.

Pu, pu, pu—

Countless wounds appeared on Jin Yan's body, and blood splattered everywhere.

"I… I am a Genius. How could I possibly lose…"

Jin Yan's eyes were filled with resentment.

But in the next second, an imperceptible Sword Qi sliced across his throat.

Blood gushed from his mouth.

Jin Yan's eyes widened in disbelief; his body swayed, and he finally collapsed to his knees.

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

All the members of the Yao Race stared blankly at this scene, their minds a complete void.

The Golden Crow Imperial Son…

Jin Yan of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer…

Was actually instakilled by a Human Race Cultivator?

And that Human Race Cultivator only seemed to be at the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer?

How was this possible?

One must know that the Golden Crow Clan was terrifying; for Cultivators in the same Realm, humans could not possibly be a match for the Yao Race, let alone the Golden Crow Clan.

On the high platform, the Golden Crow Demon Emperor stood up abruptly, his face ashen.

"You… you dare kill my son?!"

His aura erupted, and the pressure of the Fifth Layer of the Emperor Realm enveloped the entire plaza.

The terrifying killing intent made all the Yao Race feel suffocated.

Yet Zhou Chen remained calm and composed.

"Lord Demon Emperor, this was a life-and-death waiver."

Zhou Chen said indifferently, "Blades and swords are blind; life and death are irrelevant."

"This was proposed by Imperial Son Jin Yan himself. I am merely following the rules."

The Golden Crow Demon Emperor's eyes nearly split with rage, and he could no longer maintain his composure.

He knew what Zhou Chen said was true; the life-and-death waiver had been signed, and even if Jin Yan were dead, he could not retaliate.

Otherwise, he would be violating the rules of the Ten Thousand Demon Clan.

Moreover, behind Zhou Chen was Jixia Academy.

"Good… very good…"

The Golden Crow Demon Emperor took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his rage.

"Human, you are very good."

"I will remember you."

Having said that, he flicked his sleeves and departed.

Seeing this, the other Yao Race experts also left one after another.

Leaving only countless Yao Race geniuses staring at Zhou Chen in shock.

Zhou Chen stepped down from the arena stage and approached Xi Linger.

"Saintess, I won."

He smiled. "According to the rules, since Jin Yan lost, you are now my fiancée."

Xi Linger looked at Zhou Chen, her eyes full of complex emotions.

"You… are you really Zhou Chen?"

She spoke in disbelief.

"Indeed, it is I."

Zhou Chen chuckled. "Saintess, it's been a long time."

Xi Linger bit her lip, not knowing what to say.

She hadn't expected that at this critical moment, the person who saved her would be Zhou Chen.

The man who had trifled with her in the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm and then given her a hundred ancient desolate spirit pearl kings.

Strangely, since having that relationship with Zhou Chen, Xi Linger was surprised to find that her cultivation speed had become dozens of times faster than before.

Furthermore, the Realm of the man before her had actually advanced so rapidly.

"Thank you…"

She whispered, her heart in a state of turmoil.