Chapter 335: Jiang Beichen Appears, Before the Ascending Immortal Platform

"Brother Han."

Zhou Chen nodded in acknowledgement.

Han Li walked up to Zhou Chen and said in a lowered voice:

"Big Brother Zhou, Jiang Beichen is coming with aggressive intent this time; you must be careful."

"I've heard some news that the Jiang Family paid a massive price to awaken Jiang Beichen."

"They not only used hundreds of millions of Top-Grade Spirit Stones but also sacrificed an Old Ancestor at the Third Layer of the Emperor Realm."

"The Jiang Family is truly putting everything on the line this time to have Jiang Beichen kill you."

A cold glint flashed through Zhou Chen's eyes.

"Sacrificed an Old Ancestor at the Third Layer of the Emperor Realm?"

"It seems the Jiang Family is truly desperate."

Han Li nodded.

"Not only that, but I also heard that the Flame Emperor Spear in Jiang Beichen's hand is one of the Jiang Family's clan-stabilizing treasures. It was renowned in ancient times and possesses earth-shattering power."

"Back then, Jiang Beichen relied on this emperor weapon to sweep through his generation, remaining invincible."

Zhou Chen remained silent for a moment.

"Thank you for telling me, Brother Han."

Han Li patted Zhou Chen's shoulder.

"Big Brother Zhou, you and I are friends; this information is nothing."

"By the way, I will go to the scene to watch the battle at the Ascending Immortal Platform."

"If any accidents occur, I will step in to help you."

Zhou Chen shook his head.

"I appreciate your kindness, Brother Han."

"But this battle is a personal grudge between me and Jiang Beichen."

"I don't want to involve anyone else."

Han Li sighed.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, I won't force it."

"However, Big Brother Zhou, you must remember that no matter what happens, I am on your side."

Zhou Chen nodded, a surge of warmth rising in his heart.

Just then, another sword light flew across the sky.

The sword light landed, revealing a young man dressed in white robes.

It was none other than the Imperial Son of the Sword Clan's Ji Family, Ji Wuming.

"Brother Zhou."

Ji Wuming walked up to Zhou Chen, a trace of worry on his face.

"Jiang Beichen is very strong. Back in the ancient era, he was famous for fighting across cultivation levels."

"When he was at the Third Layer of the Emperor Realm, he could already kill experts at the Fifth Layer of the Emperor Realm."

"Now that he has reached the Fifth Layer of the Emperor Realm, his combat power is likely close to the Sovereign Realm, Seventh Layer. You must be careful."

Zhou Chen smiled faintly.

"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Ji."

"However, since I dare to accept the challenge, I am certain of victory."

Ji Wuming looked at Zhou Chen, a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes.

He recalled the scene in the Secret Realm when Zhou Chen had guided him in the Dao of the sword.

At that time, Zhou Chen had already displayed talent and strength far beyond ordinary people.

Now, Zhou Chen was even more powerful to an unimaginable degree.

"Brother Zhou, I believe in you."

Ji Wuming said seriously.

Zhou Chen nodded.

"Thanks."

Over the next two days, more and more Cultivators gathered outside the Taichu Holy Land.

Not only forces from the Central Continent, but even some top orthodoxies from the Eastern Desolation, Western Desert, Northern Plains, and Southern Region sent people to watch the battle.

The battle at the Ascending Immortal Platform in the Central Continent had become the focus of attention for the entire Tianxuan Continent.

Everyone wanted to know who would have the last laugh in this duel between prodigies of the new and old generations.

Inside the Taichu Holy Land, Zhou Chen was making his final preparations.

He sat cross-legged inside his Immortal Cave, with various Medicinal Pills and Spirit Stones placed before him.

These were all resources he had accumulated over this period, and he now brought them all out to enhance his condition.

"Jiang Beichen, Fifth Layer of the Emperor Realm, wielding a High Grade emperor weapon."

"He is indeed a formidable opponent."

A look of solemnity flashed in Zhou Chen's eyes.

Although he spoke lightly, he knew very well in his heart that this battle would not be simple.

Jiang Beichen was a true Ancient Prodigy; the Cultivation Techniques he practiced were more profound, and the secret techniques he mastered were more powerful.

However, Zhou Chen also possessed the Azure Lotus Creation Body and the Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture.

The Perfection level Law of Severance, plus the chaos bell, and the recently successfully cultivated Pluto Seal.

These trump cards were enough for him to battle Jiang Beichen.

"Three days is enough."

Zhou Chen took a deep breath and began his final adjustments.

Meanwhile, at the Jiang Family's ancestral land.

Inside a majestic palace, a young man wearing golden battle armor sat cross-legged on a prayer mat.

The young man was handsome, with an air of unruliness between his brows.

His eyes seemed to contain two clusters of flames, emitting a scorching light.

It was none other than the Jiang Family's Ancient Prodigy, Jiang Beichen.

Standing before him were several Elders of the Jiang Family, all of whom were experts at or above the Emperor Realm.

"Beichen, your state of recovery—how is it progressing?"

One of the Elders asked.

Jiang Beichen opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing through them.

"I have already recovered seventy percent."

"It is enough to deal with a junior at the Third Layer of the Emperor Realm."

That Elder nodded.

"That's good."

"This time, you must kill Zhou Chen to avenge the Family Head and clear the Jiang Family's name."

"Let the entire Tianxuan Continent know that the Jiang Family is not to be bullied by anyone."

Jiang Beichen sneered.

"Rest assured, I will make that brat die a miserable death."

"He dared to kill people from my Jiang Family; I will make him regret coming into this world."

As he spoke, he stood up, and the aura on his body suddenly erupted.

The pressure of the Fifth Layer of the Emperor Realm pressed down like something tangible, making the entire palace tremble.

The expressions of the several Elders changed slightly, and they hurriedly retreated several steps.

"As expected of Beichen, this aura is even stronger than back then."

"The Jixia Academy has powerful figures watching over Zhou Chen; we cannot directly kill him except through his peers. With you taking action this time, that Zhou Chen is undoubtedly doomed."

Jiang Beichen walked out of the palace and looked up at the sky.

"Zhou Chen, in three days, on the Ascending Immortal Platform, I will personally take your life."

His voice, carrying a cold killing intent, echoed throughout the Jiang Family's ancestral land.

The Ascending Immortal Platform is located in the central region of the Central Continent.

This is an ancient ruin, rumored to be the place where prodigies of the ancient era attained their Dao.

The entire Ascending Immortal Platform is constructed from a special black megalith, standing ten thousand feet high and piercing into the clouds.

There are a total of 9,999 steps, each one carved with ancient runes.

These runes contain the Laws of Heaven and Earth, preventing outsiders from interfering and making the battle more fair.

And at the top of the Ascending Immortal Platform, there is a massive arena stage.

The arena stage spans a full hundred miles and is crafted from an unknown metal. It is incredibly hard; even a full-strength strike from a Venerable Realm Expert cannot leave a mark on it.

This is the place where Zhou Chen and Jiang Beichen will have their decisive battle in three days.

At this moment, hundreds of thousands of Cultivators have already gathered around the Ascending Immortal Platform.

These Cultivators come from all over the Tianxuan Continent; some are here to watch the battle, and some are here to witness history.

In the sky, countless streaks of light fly to and fro, all belonging to experts from various forces.

Some people have even built temporary viewing platforms, preparing to properly enjoy this battle of the ages.

"Have you heard? Jiang Beichen has already arrived; he's right below the Ascending Immortal Platform."

"I saw him. What a terrifying aura; just standing there makes people afraid to approach."

"As expected of an Ancient Prodigy, this pressure is much stronger than that of an ordinary Fifth Layer of the Emperor Realm."

"I wonder if Zhou Chen can win; after all, Jiang Beichen is at the Fifth Layer of the Emperor Realm."