Devouring: Starting with an innate sacred body and Dao embryo

Chapter 22: The Battle Begins, Unstoppable and Decisive.

"I was honored to see that all three of the top three players on the leaderboard are here today."

Eminem Lorenzo, Rao, and Sissoko arrived together.

When he saw that all the top players on the leaderboard had gathered here because of him, Eminem Lorenzo couldn't help but feel elated.

"Stop talking nonsense, when does the life-or-death battle begin?"

"Renatus Bridge asked impatiently."

"We agreed on 11 o'clock, but it was only a few minutes late. Maybe Jiang Chen is scared and doesn't dare to come."

Eminem Lorenzo laughed heartily.

"I hope you can still smile even after you lose."

A voice suddenly rang out, and Jiang Chen walked over unhurriedly, appearing very calm.

Swish!

With Jiang Chen's appearance, everyone's eyes turned to him, some with curiosity, some with confusion, and some with disdain...

But Jiang Chen remained unmoved and went to the Hanxia Department students.

"Jiang Chen, you're being too impulsive."

Another student who knew him well, Shi Jiang, couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, clearly not optimistic about the battle between Jiang Chen and Rao.

"Don't worry, Senior Brother Shi Jiang, there won't be any problems."

Jiang Chen patted him on the shoulder and walked forward.

"Go, Senior Brother Jiang Chen! May you achieve a resounding victory!"

Luo Feng cheered and encouraged Jiang Chen.

"Thanks, Junior Brother Luo Feng."

Jiang Chen replied with a smile.

"Jiang Chen, since this life-or-death battle is irreversible, it's too late to say anything. I wish you victory in this battle."

Finally, Chu Qiang stepped forward and spoke earnestly.

"I will, senior brother. Victory in this battle belongs to me alone."

Jiang Chen nodded, appearing confident. Those who were not optimistic about Jiang Chen were also inspired by him and gained a sliver of confidence.

Perhaps, a miracle really will happen?

"Rao, don't underestimate your enemy, finish this quickly."

Renates Bridge reminded him.

"Don't worry, I will definitely win."

Rao, brimming with confidence, stepped out of the group, looked at Jiang Chen, and revealed a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes: "I hope you can hold out under my command for a while longer."

"You wouldn't last ten moves against me."

Jiang Chen countered sharply.

"No matter how tough your words are, they're no match for a fist. This time, you're bound to suffer a crushing defeat."

Emine Lorenzo couldn't help but interject.

"We're talking, what are you doing interrupting? Why don't you fight me?"

Jiang Chen looked at Amy Lorenzo with utter contempt.

"I...you..."

Eminem Lorenzo was speechless.

"Further words are useless; let's see who's the best!"

Rao snorted coldly, said nothing more, and put on his helmet with Jiang Chen, entering the virtual space.

The virtual space for this event is designed as an empty basketball court.

Jiang Chen and Rao appeared on opposite sides of the basketball court, facing each other from a distance.

Both of them had the same physical attributes in this virtual space, both being at the beginner-level warrior level.

As for the equipment they wore, it was all standard equipment of the same level.

Rao was wearing combat gear and carrying a chain sword.

Jiang Chen was also dressed in combat gear and wielding a four-foot-long sword.

"If we were outside, with your near-god level physical abilities, you might be able to hold out against me for a few more moves."

"But here, with the same physical abilities, you couldn't even last ten moves against me."

As soon as Jiang Chen finished speaking, his figure blurred, and with a deafening sound, he arrived in front of Rao in an instant, slashing down with his sword.

The power amplification of the Ninefold Thunder Blade not only affects the arms, but also the legs.

The 4.9x burst of power made Jiang Chen's running speed beyond imagination.

Rao was startled and quickly raised his chain sword to parry.

However, Jiang Chen did not strike down; instead, he suddenly stopped and changed his attack into a sweeping motion, aiming for Rao's belly.

Rao quickly retreated, his chain sword twisting and turning with effortless skill, clearly demonstrating that his swordsmanship had reached perfection.

However, compared to Jiang Chen, who now possesses swordsmanship at the realm of intent, the gap is enormous.

The longsword swung with the sound of thunder and lightning, its hilt reflecting a dazzling light. Jiang Chen took a step forward, relentlessly pursuing, his sword momentum growing stronger and stronger until it became an unstoppable, towering wave.

boom!

The chain sword tried to block the longsword's edge, but was instantly severed, and then a red line appeared on Rao's neck.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Before he died, Rao looked at Jiang Chen with disbelief.

He never expected that he would be overwhelmed in this life-or-death battle and die on the spot in just a few moves.

Outside the challenge room, everyone was silently waiting for the outcome of the battle.

"This battle should be quick. Rao, you'll have to treat us to a good meal after you win, haha!"

The many students from America had already figured out how to celebrate their victory.

"I provided the 100 billion Hanxia coins for this bet. If Rao wins, we'll split Jiang Chen's 100 billion equally, and we'll even make a profit of 50 billion! Pretty good!"

Eminem Lorenzo couldn't help but admire his own business acumen. He not only vented his anger but also avoided owing Rao a favor, while simultaneously earning 50 billion Hanxia coins—a win-win-win situation.

"Chu Qiang, how come there are so many arrogant and conceited people in your Hanxia Kingdom? You've only been enrolled for a short time, yet you're already thinking of defeating the senior students. You're really aiming too high."

Renates Bridge looked at Chu Qiang and said sneer, "Take you for example, Chu Qiang. You should have just stayed in second place on the leaderboard, but you insisted on competing with me for first place, and you always lost. Isn't that ridiculous?"

"It seems your points this month are less than mine."

Chu Qiang remained calm and indifferent, looking at the challenge room: "Before the final result is determined, anything is possible. Maybe Jiang Chen will defeat Rao?"

"In the face of absolute strength, any chance is futile. Jiang Chen is doomed to lose this time."

Renates said with great certainty.

"Challenge over, Jiang Chen wins."

Just then, an electronic voice resounded throughout the entire hall.

The hall fell silent instantly.

The noisy discussions suddenly stopped, and everyone who heard the broadcast stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

However, the silence soon turned into a noisier discussion.

"Rao actually lost?! That's impossible!"

"Jiang Chen actually won! It's unbelievable!"

"No! This is a fixed match, I don't believe it."

"Haha, you Americans were pretty cocky before the match, keep being cocky! No matter how much you doubt, Jiang Chen still won."

"How is this possible!"

Renate's face immediately darkened, while Chu Qiang, whose expression had remained calm throughout, now revealed a smile.

"Well done, Jiang Chen! Renates, how about it, are you convinced?"

Seeing his nemesis looking smug, Renates felt even more upset. He walked up to Rao, who was walking out of the challenge room at the same time, and grabbed him by the collar.

"How could you lose? Did the other side use underhanded tactics?"

Rao looked bitter: "The gap between us is just too big. I'm not as good as him, there's nothing I can do."

"How could this be? He's clearly just a new trainee who just joined the training camp."

Renates stared intently at Jiang Chen as he emerged, as if trying to see right through him.

(End of this chapter)