CHAPTER 882: CHAPTER 882: HUA RONG

Hearing this, Ling Chen gained a deeper understanding of the Eight Divine Physiques.

Although the Inheritance Crystal had mentioned the Eight Divine Physiques before, it was only superficial and lacked deeper explanation.

There was also no mention of Divine Artifacts.

"Aside from myself, no one else can wield the Mystic Sword. This is in line with the characteristics of the Eight Great Divine Artifacts. Could it be that this Mystic Sword is also a Divine Artifact?"

"Or perhaps I possess a kind of Divine Body, but I just haven’t discovered it yet, and the Mystic Sword happens to be the Divine Artifact matching that kind of Divine Body?"

"If that’s the case, then it must be the very mysterious Reincarnation Divine Body!"

Ling Chen contemplated.

The Reincarnation Divine Body is extremely mysterious.

A Cultivator might originally possess a certain physique, but suddenly, the Reincarnation Divine Body would awaken.

Then, the original physique would vanish.

Becoming a Cultivator with the Reincarnation Divine Body!

Moreover, the possessor of the Reincarnation Divine Body has nine chances for reincarnation and rebirth.

After each rebirth, as long as they awaken, they will immediately recover all the powers of their previous life.

Additionally, the Mystic Sword can devour Emperor Spirit Weapons.

Emperor Spirit Weapons are already almost the most powerful weapons for spiritual path Cultivators.

Even superior-grade Emperor Spirit Weapons can’t devour other spirit weapons.

Moreover, the Mystic Sword has devoured mid-grade Emperor Spirit Weapons.

The two talked for half an hour but couldn’t discern anything.

However, they confirmed that the Mystic Sword was no ordinary Emperor Spirit Weapon.

In terms of material alone, it surpasses spirit weapons!

After Ling Chen advanced to the Emperor-level Divine Thought Master, Luo Luo quickly left.

The Sun Silk Mirror is a treasure of the Nine-tailed Immortal Fox clan.

It cannot be left outside for long.

After Ling Chen advanced to Emperor Realm Divine Soul, the Sun Silk Mirror became less useful.

"Brother Ling Chen, the next time we meet will likely be after the birth of the Sun and Moon Divine Body. Keep up the good work!"

Luo Luo advised.

Now, it’s the crucial moment in the competition for the Sun and Moon Divine Body.

Her clan isn’t convenient to intervene.

Before the birth, both the Nine-tailed Immortal Fox and Howling Moon Sky Wolf clans will temporarily close their doors.

Only a few clansmen are left outside.

Their task is to wait for the birth of the Sun and Moon Divine Body.

"I’ll do my best."

Ling Chen nodded.

Without Emperor Realm Divine Beast Essence Blood, he can’t make any promises.

After all, Divine Beast Essence Blood is also influenced by luck.

After advancing to Emperor Realm, Ling Chen managed to establish himself in the Middle State.

He couldn’t leave conveniently.

So he asked Senior Sister Yun Shang to bring his father from Qing Province.

He settled him within the outer sect.

Ling Chen also shared the information he obtained from the Green Lotus Clan with Ling Tianxing.

In the blink of an eye, half a year passed.

During this period, there were still no news of Divine Beasts in Middle State.

On this day.

The Sect Leader called Ling Chen and the other newcomers over.

When Ling Chen arrived, he discovered that it wasn’t just the talented individuals from the other eight provinces outside of Middle State, but also the talents of Middle State.

Among the talents from the eight provinces outside of Middle State, Ling Chen and Jiang Xiaoman successfully advanced to Emperor.

Most of the others reached the quasi-Emperor level.

Yet, Ling Wu remained a Nine-Star Monarch!

Still unable to touch the threshold of the Emperor Realm.

This sort of thing can’t be rushed.

Ling Chen could only console Ling Wu.

Meanwhile, the talents of Middle State were much stronger.

One-Star Emperors were common.

There were many even at Two-Star Emperor level.

The strongest were almost at the third level of the Heavenly Passage Realm, not far from the Three-Star Emperor.

This is the difference between Middle State and the other eight provinces.

"In half a month, it will be the day for the new emperor contest for the newly promoted disciples of our Eight Heavenly Sects. Today, I have gathered you here to select three disciples to represent our Flower Immortal Sect in the competition."

Actually, Shen Xing is also a newcomer.

However, restricted by his Divine Body status.

Also for his protection, the Sect Leader does not allow him to participate.

Every Divine Body is incredibly precious.

The Sect Leader cannot rest easy.

Upon hearing this, the Middle State disciples were somewhat excited.

While the disciples from the other eight provinces remained silent.

Such selection naturally depends on strength.

Among them, only Ling Chen and Jiang Xiaoman qualified.

Yes.

Only qualified.

This is a new emperor contest.

Only Emperors are eligible to participate.

Quasi-emperors are not permitted.

As anticipated, they soon heard the Sect Leader say: "The minimum requirement for those participating in the selection is a cultivation level of at least One-Star Emperor. Among you, twenty-two meet the requirement."

Among the twenty-two, twenty were from Middle State.

Add Ling Chen and Jiang Xiaoman.

"Additionally, each of you twenty-two can choose whether or not to participate. If you do not wish to participate, you may withdraw now."

The Sect Leader said.

After waiting for a while and seeing no one withdraw, the Sect Leader nodded with satisfaction and said: "Alright, since no one is withdrawing, the selection will begin tomorrow. The top three will represent our Flower Immortal Sect in battle!"

Having advanced to the Emperor Realm, none of them are lacking in determination and resilience.

They would not voluntarily withdraw in the face of even a small challenge.

Moreover, even in defeat, they can gauge the gap between themselves and others.

They can then focus on cultivating hard to catch up later.

...

The next day.

Above the Nine Skies, several hundred inner sect Cultivators of the Flower Immortal Sect gathered.

The Sect Leader and three Elders were also present.

They, too, wanted to see what kind of strength the newcomers possessed!

Emperor Realm experts can wield power that suffices to shake the heavens and the earth.

They could easily flatten a mountain peak.

The battlefield could not be set within the inner sect, naturally.

"Junior Sister Yun Shang, begin!"

The Sect Leader smiled slightly at Yun Shang.

"Yes."

Yun Shang nodded.

Then, she looked at Ling Chen and the other twenty-two.

"The selection for the new emperor contest begins now!"

"The first battle, Song Bingqing versus Gao Jie!"

Yun Shang announced loudly.

The combat opponents were assigned by the Sect Leader and the three Elders based on the parties’ respective strengths.

The principle was strong versus weak.

To prevent strong participants from clashing from the start.

Upon hearing this, two women stepped forward to battle.

Their cultivation levels were both at the late One-Star Emperor level.

Their strength was quite evenly matched.

The battle was intense.

And both were beauties, which was quite pleasing to the eye.

At their level, they naturally mastered the Emperor Spirit Technique.

It took an hour to determine the victor.

In the end, Song Bingqing narrowly triumphed.

"Second battle..."

Subsequent battles commenced one after the other.

As the rounds progressed, the gaps in strength became more pronounced.

The battles concluded ever quicker.

"Tenth battle, Ling Chen versus Hua Rong!"

Yun Shang announced.

"Wow, Little Junior Brother is going to perform!"

"Yes! I wonder how Little Junior Brother’s cultivation has been progressing during this time!"

"Hehe, regardless of progress, I’ll cheer for Little Junior Brother!"

"Go, Little Junior Brother!"

...

The spectators erupted in discussions.

Mixed in were voices shouting, ’Little Junior Brother, I love you’ and ’Little Junior Brother, I want to have your child.’

"Little Junior Brother, I am a mid-Two-Star Monarch; you better be careful!"

Hua Rong smiled at Ling Chen.

The women were generally quite fond of their junior brother Ling Chen.

"Thank you for the heads-up, Senior Sister Hua. I’ll be careful. And please, don’t hold back. Let me witness your strength,"

Ling Chen said.

"I will, Little Junior Brother. I just hope my fans don’t rip me apart when I go all out,"

Hua Rong said, casting a glance at the crowd around them, some of whom seemed quite enthusiastic.