Douluo Continent: The Cataclysm of the Dead - Huo Yuhao

Then, as if hesitantly, he uttered his name and soul power word by word.

"Ji Juechen, Martial Soul: Sword, Level 43 Battle Soul Master."

Although the face almost convinced Huo Yuhao, it wasn't until the words fell and he saw the sword in the hand that Huo Yuhao was certain it was him.

Sword fanatic Ji Juechen.

It can almost be said that he single-handedly proved the viewpoint of a theoretical master from ten thousand years ago.

His innate soul power was at level three, and his terrifying cultivation speed not only broke the shackles of his own martial soul, but also shattered everyone's perception of him.

He was also Huo Yuhao's most unforgettable rival and friend in his previous life.

However, the other party was just a bit too dull.

Upon seeing the other person again, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. He then shook his head and said helplessly.

"Xiao Hongchen lost."

As soon as these words were spoken, Meng Hongchen, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Yuhao, why are you so sure?"

It should be noted that Xiao Hongchen possesses a unique fighting style, which has enabled him to fight against opponents of higher levels and even achieve victory at one point.

In Meng Hongchen's eyes, her arrogant older brother, Xiao Hongchen, was indeed powerful despite his arrogance, while Huo Yuhao was very composed.

The fact that he spoke like that before the competition even started naturally piqued her curiosity.

"Because he is Ji Juechen."

Chapter 56 One Sword Defeates the Mortal World, the Name of the Sword Maniac

If Xiao Hongchen were facing someone else, Huo Yuhao might still hesitate.

Because it is important to know that Xiao Hongchen's unique soul-guided combat technique allows him to possess abilities beyond his level.

Unfortunately, he encountered Ji Juechen.

Not only does he possess the ability to surpass his level, but he is also a ruthless individual who speaks harshly despite his small stature; he is, in himself, a living legend of a comeback.

However, Meng Hongchen didn't quite understand.

He had come to understand Huo Yuhao's personality over the past two years; he rarely spoke so definitively.

Keep in mind that the competition hasn't even started yet, but in her memory, Huo Yuhao didn't seem to have any interaction with Ji Juechen.

Meanwhile, on the competition stage, Xiao Hongchen, who usually had a somewhat cynical expression, was present.

At this moment, his expression turned solemn, not only because Ji Juechen was a level higher than him.

For some reason, he could even sense it.

Although Ji Juechen hadn't made a move yet, the oppressive aura he exuded even made his body stiffen slightly.

This was a terrifying sense of oppression that Xiao Hongchen had never felt even from a fifth-tier soul master.

After taking a deep breath, Xiao Hongchen was the first to complete the Martial Soul Possession.

As the martial spirit behind him manifested, the dozens of soul-guided cannons gradually coalesced at that moment.

On the other hand, Ji Juechen just stood there, seemingly doing nothing, silently watching Xiao Hongchen.

This, however, fueled Xiao Hongchen's anger, who thought the other party was either provoking him or looking down on him.

But only Huo Yuhao, who was on the viewing platform, could see clearly that this was not a provocation from Ji Juechen, but rather a sign of respect.

That's just his personality. When facing an opponent who might require prior preparation, he prefers to give them room to maneuver in this seemingly disdainful way, just so he can fight against an opponent at their strongest.

As for Xiao Hongchen, he also saw that the other party's body was slightly stiff, which was most likely due to the suppression of Ji Juechen's sword intent.

As the soul-guided cannon barrel in front of Xiao Hongchen gradually solidified, the scorching air around it surged with powerful soul energy fluctuations. This showed that the opponent was ready to complete his preparations.

Ji Juechen finally made a move.

However, in everyone's eyes, it wasn't considered a real movement.

But even Xiao Hongchen didn't know why, this Soul Guidance Trial Ground gradually became oppressive.

An invisible pressure emanated from Ji Juechen. This was a situation that Xiao Hongchen had never encountered before, which made him slightly uneasy.

But when he thought about his past experiences and the other person's attitude of letting him build up his strength, he kept reassuring himself.

I am a born genius, there is absolutely no way I will fall here. So what if the opponent is a Soul Master? It's not like I haven't defeated a Level 4 Soul Master before.

But when that sharp aura, almost overwhelmingly so, pressed down on Xiao Hongchen...

Across from him, Ji Juechen's extraterrestrial meteorite iron sword, infused with his powerful soul force, began to hum softly, its tip seemingly trembling slightly. Ji Juechen's aura surged at an astonishing rate. This sword strike, once unleashed, was sure to cause a cataclysmic change in the heavens and earth.

Meanwhile, on the other side, after Xiao Hongchen focused his attention, he saw a full thirty soul-guided cannons.

To be precise, it seemed to be already burning, just waiting for a trigger.

The moment those thirty soul-guided cannons transformed into that fiery roar.

That even approaches the level of a Soul Master's full-force attack.

Under that terrifying barrage of artillery fire, Xiao Hongchen finally breathed a sigh of relief at this moment.

So what if the opponent is a Soul Master? The attack I've prepared is something that even many Soul Masters would find difficult to achieve.

Furthermore, since the opponent's martial soul is a sword, their defensive capabilities must not be very good, and this is my prepared attack.

At such close range, it would be absolutely impossible for the opponent to unleash such a rapid burst of power. Thinking of this, Xiao Hongchen even flashed a smug smile.

"This is what happens when you underestimate me."

As he muttered to himself, a somewhat magical scene unfolded.

Ji Juechen simply watched as the attack was about to come, his entire figure seemed to be, or rather, his soul power was gradually surging, and the four best soul rings, yellow and purple, under his feet were floating and flashing.

To be precise, his spirit rings only have one ability: percentage-based amplification.

Therefore, he can almost instantly unleash his full power.

Although Ji Juechen did not draw his sword, his sharp sword intent seemed capable of cutting through, or rather, shattering, everything in the world.

A keen interest flashed in his eyes as he witnessed Xiao Hongchen's long-awaited attack.

In the next instant, his entire body, like a strange ray of light, streaked across the ground towards Xiao Hongchen.

It was a gliding beam of light, moving at a speed that could only be described as lightning fast. Without the aid of any soul tool, this was already the speed limit achievable by a four-ring Soul Master. The burst of speed in that instant was unmatched even by agility-based Soul Masters of the same level.

Even the countless Soul Masters present were somewhat stunned. This was a speed that they could hardly achieve even with the aid of Soul Guidance Propulsion Devices, yet Ji Juechen, as a Weapon Soul Master, had so easily attained it?

With Xiao Hongchen looking completely incredulous, that attack was even capable of instantly killing a Soul Master.

Under the barrage of soul-guided cannon fire, and before that sharp sword intent, they seemed utterly vulnerable.

That domineering sword intent, seemingly capable of tearing everything apart, surged and churned with sword shadows.

They easily shattered all the soul-guided artillery fire!

At that moment, Xiao Hongchen felt as if his worldview had collapsed, but he quickly came to his senses.

He quickly activated his defensive soul tool while muttering to himself.

"Impossible! I cannot lose! I am a genius of the Sun Moon Empire! I am the pride of the Red Dust Family! I absolutely cannot fail! This is my chance to shine! Even if it has to be a second chance, even if it means fighting until I'm bloodied and battered, I cannot fall here. I still have Yuhao to defeat, and I must win!"

With a slightly ferocious expression on Xiao Hongchen's face, it was clear that all of his soul power had been exhausted at this moment.

The preparations seem to be to launch this so-called attack again, but...

The moment Xiao Hongchen felt that sword shadow, or rather, that unparalleled spiritual sword intent, approaching him, he seemed to have a complete epiphany.

The level four soul-guided protective shield on his body didn't even offer the slightest resistance.

Ji Juechen's sharp and terrifying sword intent pierced through the air with ease, as if it were nothing more than a layer of tofu paper.

"boom!!"

At the moment of the explosion, as the defensive soul tool failed, the sword seemed to tear him apart completely, until he subconsciously collapsed to the ground.

Just as the referee was about to arrive, Ji Juechen's sword changed direction and struck directly at another spot.

Xiao Hongchen collapsed to the ground, his eyes lifeless. At this moment, he was forced to admit that he had lost, and lost utterly.

Chapter 57 The Transformation of Xiao Hongchen (Please continue reading)

As for Xiao Hongchen, he has been known as a genius since childhood. The training or upbringing he received was almost entirely devoid of any preferential treatment because of his special status.

However, this also forged his strength and, when he saw the gap between himself and those around him, inevitably led to a somewhat arrogant personality.

Xiao Hongchen originally thought he would be the strongest among his peers in the Sun Moon Empire and even in this continent.

If there is one person who can be considered a worthy opponent, it can only be Huo Yuhao, who appeared out of nowhere. With innate full soul power, he can summon a kind of soul beast guardian spirit, which is quite unconventional.

His strength, comparable to that of a Soul Master, gave him confidence that he might even make it to the finals.

Until this latest failure.

Xiao Hongchen slumped to the ground and gave a bitter laugh.

Ultimately, however, he couldn't just sit there like that, or rather, his pride wouldn't allow him to.

After taking a deep breath, Xiao Hongchen seemed to have used all his strength to stand up.

He stared straight at Ji Juechen across from him, and after a long pause, he couldn't help but ask the question that had been on his mind.

"What is that power within you? Can you tell me?"

Ji Juechen stared at Xiao Hongchen for a few seconds before answering in an almost mechanical manner.

"Sword intent".

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongchen's face was still filled with confusion, as were those of most people.

However, Xiao Hongchen suppressed his confusion and stared straight at Ji Juechen, his eyes seemingly rekindling with a fighting spirit.

"I will come back to challenge you again someday, and I will definitely win then."

"Ok, I will wait for you."

Ji Juechen looked at Xiao Hongchen, who seemed to have been ignited with fighting spirit, and his eyes were filled with admiration.