CHAPTER 1302: CHAPTER 1302: THE EXCITED CROWD

In the silence, puzzled gazes were all fixed on Palace Master Xiao Ying.

Upon seeing Xiao Ying nod, everyone’s breath subtly tightened. In the depths of their gazes, there was complete disbelief.

"That person is Jing Yan." Palace Master Xiao Ying spoke these words.

Perhaps the others here couldn’t perceive the unique aura emanating from Jing Yan, but Xiao Ying could detect it.

Initially, he recognized the aura of Jing Yan’s Death Temple inheritance and knew Jing Yan had received the master’s legacy, becoming his junior brother. That aura was not something ordinary Martial Artists could possess.

With this aura as judgment, and being completely indistinguishable in appearance, Palace Master Xiao Ying could confirm that one of the figures in the image crystal ball, dressed in a blue robe, was his junior brother Jing Yan.

As for how Junior Brother Jing Yan became a Main God Warrior and joined the Xuanqing Sect in the Vast Smoke Divine Realm, he was unclear. He could guess, however, that the change of name was due to Jing Yan worrying about being hunted by that scoundrel from Dead Spirit Mountain, thus changing his name.

"Hoo..."

Upon hearing the confirmation from the Palace Master, the entire great hall was filled with breaths of varying depths.

"Elder Jing Yan is now a Main God?"

"Heavens! This is simply..."

"Elder Jing Yan is still so young, yet he is already a Main God Realm strong individual. Moreover, he participated in the Immortal Bridge Meeting of Star Moon World! Elder Jing Yan, might he become a Great Ability in the future?"

"It’s truly possible! If Elder Jing Yan becomes a Great Ability, our Luo Jiu Divine Palace..."

Everyone in the great hall showed extremely vivid expressions; even Palace Master Xiao Ying had a peculiar gaze.

Like everyone else, Xiao Ying never expected Jing Yan to become a Main God strong person so quickly. When he had sent Jing Yan away from the Luli Divine Domain, Jing Yan had just advanced to the Nine Stars True God Realm.

Within this short period, he had become a Main God Warrior, matching his own Realm.

If in the future, Jing Yan really becomes a Great Ability, then Luo Jiu Divine Palace will undoubtedly rise. When one person succeeds, their surroundings will prosper — such is the principle.

"Quick, look! Elder Jing Yan is engaged in combat with that Su Ming!"

Above the space of the great hall, on the black battle platform, two figures had already clashed.

"Not good!"

"Elder Jing Yan is being suppressed by that bastard, Su Ming’s strength is formidable."

"Indeed! Although he is also a normal Main God Realm, Su Ming’s strength likely equals that of the Palace Master." A low voice from a regular Main God Vice Palace Master commented.

"Damn it! Elder Jing Yan is in danger."

"If constantly suppressed like this, he might fail. It’s bad; it’s becoming more and more dangerous. Elder Jing Yan should quickly admit defeat; if he doesn’t, it might be too late."

The higher-ups of Luo Jiu Divine Palace were all extremely agitated. Earlier, they were merely observing the combat at the Immortal Bridge Meeting, watching a battle of those powerful Main Gods. It should not have had much relation to them, the most they could gain would be some insights. However, Jing Yan’s appearance stirred their emotions instantly.

This was someone they knew, someone familiar, and one who had walked out from Luo Jiu Divine Palace.

Especially those like Qingmu Department’s General Director who had a good relationship with Jing Yan, were even more anxious for Jing Yan.

However, the noisy voices in the great hall didn’t last long. Suddenly, everyone fell silent, their eyes fixed on Jing Yan, who had suddenly appeared beside Su Ming, thrusting out the Colorful Cloud Sword in his hand.

Su Ming was dead!

The powerful Su Ming was directly pierced through the chest by Jing Yan’s sword, slain.

In the great hall, a pin drop could be heard.

From the outset of this battle, Jing Yan was suppressed, absolutely on the losing side, seemingly unable to hold out for long. Yet in the end, the tide turned unexpectedly, just when everyone thought Jing Yan had reached his limit, he suddenly erupted, killing Su Ming with one swing of his sword.

"Powerful! So powerful! What a pity, what a pity we couldn’t witness this battle live."

"Indeed! We don’t have the qualifications to go to Star Moon World. Not even the Domain Master has the qualifications. Alas, it’s because our Luli Divine Domain is just a Low-level Divine Domain."

"Wonder when Elder Jing Yan will return. This battle probably took place hundreds of years ago, right?"

After the initial shock, everyone recovered and began to speak again.

Seeing Jing Yan kill Su Ming, Palace Master Xiao Ying also breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, he was very worried for Jing Yan; now, seeing Jing Yan unharmed, his heart finally relaxed. Jing Yan had killed Su Ming, which meant he could advance to the next round of battles.

The image crystal ball of the next round would likely take another hundred to two hundred years to arrive at the Luli Divine Domain.

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Star Moon World, Star Moon Valley.

It was now the seventh year after the end of the Red Demon Array.

Sitting cross-legged on the huge arena, Jing Yan opened his eyes. In his gaze, a brilliant sheen swirled.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Jing Yan’s mouth.

Over the seven years, his Three Flowers Main God Realm had become completely stable. The three Divine Core Flowers were now freely usable. The Divine Power in the Divine Sea was fully replenished.

If the current Jing Yan were to face the Red Demon Array again, enduring for two hundred and fifty breaths should be no problem. Jing Yan had this confidence.

Though he still dared not claim to rival those top Nine Tripods Main Gods, ordinary Nine Tripods Main Gods were certainly no match for him.

Jing Yan’s body slowly stood up.

Around the great hall, countless Martial Artists shifted their attention. Under the gaze of these eyes, Jing Yan stood in the arena.

He glanced around, slightly bowing to express his apology. Jing Yan knew others had surely been waiting for him as he solidified his realm over the years.

Afterwards, Jing Yan returned to the great hall in the Vast Smoke Divine Realm.

"Mr. Yan Jin, congratulations!" Solo Domain Lord was the first to speak, extending his congratulations to Jing Yan.

"Lord Domain is too kind." Jing Yan replied with a bow.

"This is not mere politeness; fourteenth place in the Red Demon Array, surpassing many Nine Tripods Main Gods’ results, how could it not be worthy of congratulations?" Solo Domain Lord waved dismissively and spoke.

Truthfully, even Solo himself never anticipated that his Vast Smoke Divine Realm would have someone eligible for the Ascending Immortal Bridge opportunity. Although the Vast Smoke Divine Realm is a High-class Divine Domain, within the God Realm, there are quite a number of High-class Divine Domains, many of which are stronger than the Vast Smoke Divine Realm. Most High-class Divine Domains had no Martial Artists capable of obtaining the Ascending Immortal Bridge opportunity in this Immortal Bridge Meeting.

Jing Yan smiled and nodded.