Please be my partner.

Ouyang Jie picked up a piece and said with a smile, "Brother Mei, admit defeat. You are powerless to recover from this round. When I make this move, I will kill your dragon."

Melen withdrew his gaze from his surroundings and exclaimed, "Using martial arts to enter chess, and chess to enter the Dao, the ancient martial arts do have their merits. In other words, this is no longer simply martial arts."

"But, it's not enough."

Ouyang Jie had a reserved smile on his face when he heard the first half of the sentence. When he heard the last sentence, although his smile remained, his tone had become slightly colder. He said, "Brother Mei, with this move I make, you lose the game. You will then bear the backlash of all the power we have used since the beginning of the battle. Isn't that enough?"

Mellen smiled faintly and said, "Not enough!"

The smile on Ouyang Jie's face faded, and he made his move without hesitation.

"Boom! ~"

The white pieces formed a continuous force, completely engulfing the black pieces' "qi". The black pieces were instantly shattered and turned into a torrent that merged into the white pieces.

The white pieces absorbed the energy of the black pieces, and rose into the air one by one, forming a white dragon, which pounced towards Mellen with its fangs and claws bared. The power was so great and the momentum was so terrifying that even a thousand-meter peak could be flattened with one blow.

Mellen's lips curled up slightly, and he was not moved at all in the face of this terrifying attack.

He understood from the beginning that Ouyang Jie was targeting him. If he could not fight back with tough measures, he would probably have a lot of similar troubles in the future.

Mellen naturally wasn't prepared to play a round-based game of mutual probing with the others. He was ready to solve the problem once and for all...

'Soul synchronization'!

The crazy killing will surged into the sky like a tide, forming a smoke screen that penetrated the sky and earth. The chessboard world was directly shattered under the impact of this force.

The dark power swept out like a storm, and the aftermath of stirring up the heaven and earth alone was enough to annihilate the white dragon.

In the increasingly violent storm, a ferocious beast loomed, staring at its prey.

"Boom! ~"

As the waves swept over, the True Spirit World suddenly exploded. Ouyang Jie took several steps back, blood oozing from the corners of his mouth, his body and soul both affected by the shock.

The other spectators were also slightly shocked, and their expressions changed to varying degrees. Even the old man in gray looked thoughtful.

In the field, Mellen looked calm, and there was still a trace of indifference in his eyes, as if he regarded all living beings as prey.

Mellen looked around and smiled, "Are you all satisfied with this presentation?"

After the banquet, the masters left one after another, and Shenglong Sect returned to its former tranquility. Of course, during this period, most of the topics revolved around Mellen, and this would not change in the short term.

Mellen's life did not change after he was promoted to a grandmaster. He still practiced martial arts, read books, and occasionally went to Chanwuyan to meditate. Whatever he gained, he would record it to enrich the martial arts foundation of the Shenglong School.

Zufeng, back mountain.

The grey-robed old man sat cross-legged in front of a huge rock, muttering to himself, "Brother Nangong, do you think that Melun is really from the upper realm?"

"..."

"That was the past. I used to think that no matter how monstrous that kid Mellen was, it was because he had incredible talent. But didn't you see his performance at the Grandmaster Banquet that day? Even if he was monstrous and talented, he could display power close to that of a Grandmaster right after being promoted. Isn't that too unbelievable?!"

"..."

"No, I'm pretty good at judging people. I can tell at a glance that Mellen isn't an ungrateful person. It will only be beneficial for the Shenglong Sect to accept him as a member."

"..."

"Indeed, Mellen seems a little too obsessed with shattering the void. This is also a major point of my suspicion. Ha! But this is normal. If I had Mellen's monstrous talent, I would definitely have started planning to shatter the void and ascend to the upper realm long ago."

"..."

"Okay, I get it. Isn't it just about treating him with sincerity? His current achievements are all due to my personal teaching. I have also kept all the inheritance of the Shenglong Sect secret. Isn't that sincerity enough?!"

"..."

"Well, I'll keep an eye on it. Brother, just rest assured and retreat. Sigh, I don't know where Junior Sister Xue is hiding right now. When will I be able to be as free and easy as Uncle Shen?"

"Originally, I wanted to let that kid Mellen take over my position as the leader of Black Dragon Peak, but he's obviously not a stable leader. I want to rest. Do you want me to train another master?!"

Just like that, the old man in gray began to babble.

…………

Luoxue Country, east to Hong Kong.

The five members of the Leaping Sea Team boarded the ship bound for Star Island.

Chen Guang said with a grin, "This is exactly the life I want! Business trips, lucrative assignments, free vacations, and travel at my own expense—it's fantastic. It just so happens that the Dianxing Holy Land is hosting the Luotian Grand Ceremony, so I really need to join in the fun. I heard there'll be a competition among the younger generation, and I wonder what level I'd have in that."

"You?!" Lu Shu glanced at Chen Guang and said, "You're only at the level of serving tea and water!"

Chen Guang said unconvincedly, "What?! When I was sparring with Brother Mellen, we fought back and forth!"

“Puff!” Lu Shu couldn’t help but laugh. “And then, you fainted from being scared by Big Brother Mellen. Hahahaha!”

Chen Guang immediately covered his face. Although the others said so, he really had no impression of this matter.

"Okay, we're almost there!"

Luo Yalan interrupted their conversation and pointed ahead.

In addition to the slightly larger Star Island, there are dozens of smaller islands scattered around, forming a star-studded island group.

You can see hundreds of ships coming and going, making it quite lively.

Chapter 361 Luotian Grand Ceremony and Transaction

"There are so many people! And they are all so strong!!"

After getting off the boat, the Yuehai team followed the crowd to the Dianxing Island Port and were amazed by the hustle and bustle here. At the same time, martial arts masters could be seen everywhere, and many of them released their powerful aura without any scruples.

They went to the town on the island to look for a hotel to stay in, but unfortunately, because they arrived a little late, they found several hotels but they were all crowded. In the end, they could only stay in a small hostel, and these were the last two rooms. If they were any later, they would have to go to an outdoor sports store to buy a tent.

They put their luggage away first and checked the room. After confirming that everything was fine, they went out together to enjoy the scenery on the island.

Dianxing Island, including the many surrounding archipelagos, is actually mainly based on tourism. Even without the Luotian Grand Ceremony held in the Dianxing Holy Land, there are still many tourists on weekdays, and it is quite lively and busy.

There are various sea-related entertainment activities here, including swimming, diving, surfing, sea fishing... You can also rent a yacht or motorboat from a merchant to play on your own. There are also many seafood stores, handicraft stores, and restaurants on the beach. Basically, middle-class tourists who come here to travel should be mentally prepared for their wallets to shrink significantly in advance.

On the second day, the Yuehai team experienced many projects and enjoyed the fun of paid travel.

On the third day, which was the beginning of the Luotian Grand Ceremony, they bought tickets in advance and climbed up Dianxing Mountain.

Luotian Grand Ceremony is one of the most solemn activities in the sect's fasting and offering rituals.

Luotian refers to all the heavens, meaning to encompass all the heavens and the earth; Jiao refers to the fasting and offering ceremony, and Dajiao refers to the scale of the ceremony.

The purpose of performing rituals is to pray for peace and prosperity for the country and the people.

Nowadays, many major martial arts sects can actually be linked to certain ancient religious sects, or even evolved from those sects, so naturally they also have the custom of holding the Luotian Grand Ceremony.

Of course, nowadays, the purpose of the ceremony is not only to pray for peace and prosperity in the country, but also involves more considerations.

The Luotian Grand Ceremony at the Dianxing Holy Land is quite complicated, one could even say it is long and boring. A group of people gather before dawn in the morning and it ends near noon.

Of course, this is still full of novelty for those who experience it for the first time, and those who participate in the ceremony can also enjoy a sumptuous vegetarian meal. You should know that the vegetarian food in the Star-Pointing Holy Land is quite famous, but you can't eat it just by having money.

Next, although the Luotian Grand Ceremony still includes morning and evening prayers, the focus has been placed on the competition of skills among the younger generation.

It is not easy to go on stage to compete.

The Star-Pointing Holy Land will invite sixteen famous young talents, including geniuses from different schools, powerful independent cultivators, disciples of hermit masters, etc.

In addition, the mountain gate will be opened to many warriors to sign up. These warriors will need to go through a series of tests and initial elimination rounds before the sixteen winners will be decided.

The 32 contestants who are selected in the two ways will compete in the final knockout round. The final winner will receive prizes from the Star-Pointing Holy Land and may even receive guidance from the Grandmaster.

Everyone who was able to take the stage was a leader among the younger generation, and their confrontations were filled with all kinds of extraordinary skills and tricks, which the audience watched with great excitement.

Qishui Sword Zhaoyang Army.

The Wuding Master Ge Fengyun.

Wang Xinrui, the flower fairy.

Wen Tailai, the Thunder Hand.

Qimen chess player Li Tong.

Wen Zuzhen, the Holy Son of Nebula.

……

……

One genius after another began to make a name for themselves and gained a lot of loyal fans.

The two sides in the final battle were Wen Zuzhen, the son of the Nebula Saint of the Star-Pointing Holy Land, and Li Tong, the descendant of the hermit master and a master of Qimen chess.

The battle between them is no longer a simple martial arts duel. Wen Zuzhen, the Saint of Nebula, can summon a sky full of stars with a wave of his hand, while Li Tong, the Qimen chess player, is proficient in the art of escape. Wherever he stands is a large formation that can gather the power of heaven and earth.

Their every move and gesture contained some of the power of a grandmaster, and every move and gesture could almost destroy mountains and break cliffs. This made it simply unbelievable for people who didn't know much about martial arts beforehand.

In the end, Wen Zuzhen, the Holy Son of Nebula, won the battle by one move, and the Qimen chess player Li Tong was unfortunately defeated.

This result made Chen Guang cheer, because he supported the former, while Lu Shu curled his lips helplessly, needless to say he supported the latter.

Seeing Chen Guang's smug look, Lu Shu couldn't help but say, "What's so great about this? If it was Brother Mellen who participated in the competition, he would definitely sweep everyone and take first place!"

Hearing this, Chen Guang hesitated and said, "Although I have great confidence in Brother Mellen, the competition in the Luotian Grand Ceremony of the Star Point Holy Land is aimed at the young generation of martial arts masters from all over the world. Brother Mellen is indeed powerful, but to say that he can defeat all the young people in the world is a bit too much..."

Lu Shu also realized this at this point and felt that this was true. However, he would rather lose than lose the battle, so he naturally had to be stubborn and said, "Brother Mellen is of course the strongest. It's only because he didn't participate in the Luotian Grand Ceremony, otherwise he would definitely beat the others!"

"Ah!"

Before Chen Guang could say anything else, a chuckle suddenly came from the side. The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man and a woman sitting not far from them looking at them.

Both of them look middle-aged. The man is mature and steady, and the woman is gentle and charming. They seem to have quite good temperaments.

The laughter came from the man. The woman patted him lightly and whispered, "They're obviously two kids having a tantrum. Don't laugh at them!"

The man had no choice but to suppress his smile and look innocent.

In fact, Chen Guang and Lu Shu could tell that the man didn't have much intention of mocking them. He must have really found what they said funny, so he laughed out loud. This made them feel a little embarrassed.

Seeing this, the woman took the initiative to say, "Those who are able to participate in this competition are all the best of the younger generation. The ultimate reward aside, the key is to build a reputation for yourself. In the martial arts world, a resounding reputation is very useful."

"It's a shame your eldest brother didn't come and see it. Even if he doesn't fight on stage, just watching those young masters and feeling the gap between them is far better than simply burying his head in hard training."

"Hey, your big brother's name is Mellen? What a coincidence, it's the same name as a famous figure recently."

Seeing that the woman in front of them was so easy to talk to, Chen Guang and Lu Shu immediately took advantage of their sweet talk and called her "sister" all the time, which made the woman very happy. After introducing each other, they talked more unconsciously.

Chen Guang suddenly asked curiously, "Sister Shen, you just said that Brother Mellen's name is the same as a famous figure recently? What is the situation of that famous figure? Tell me in detail."

Shen Qingyan thought about it and decided that this wasn't a secret topic, so she said, "This important figure is quite remarkable. He's a newly promoted Grandmaster in the martial arts world! Do you know what a Grandmaster is? He's a truly powerful person standing at the pinnacle of martial arts, capable of flying and escaping the earth. He's like a humanoid nuclear weapon!"

Chen Guang and Lu Shu's eyes widened, and they let out a coordinated "Wow!", which made Shen Qingyan even more proud. She continued, "This newly promoted Grandmaster Melen comes from the powerful Shenglong Sect. You've probably heard of the Shenglong Sect, but you probably don't know that it's also known as the world's number one martial arts sect."

"Shenglong Sect? Melen?!"

Now, not only Chen Guang and Lu Shu, but even Gao Haidong and the other two who had been smiling but not saying anything all the time had strange expressions on their faces.

Shen Qingyan continued to smile as she continued, "That's right! It's said that Grandmaster Melun is a man who is devoted to cultivation and doesn't care about fame. He has been practicing in seclusion for decades, day after day. It's true that he spent ten years studying under a rock, but suddenly became famous and known to the world!"

The faces of several people became even weirder, and they even felt a little unsure. Chen Guang asked cautiously, "Sister Shen, this Meilun... Grandmaster, how do you know he has been practicing hard for decades? Is it possible that he is actually very young?"

Shen Qingyan smiled and shook her finger, saying, "You don't know this. After Grandmaster Melun achieved Grandmaster status, the Shenglong Sect held a Grandmaster Banquet for him, as per tradition. At the banquet, a veteran Grandmaster named Ouyang Jie competed with him, but in the end, Grandmaster Melun easily won. Tell me, if it wasn't for the accumulation of experience, how could he have achieved such a feat?"

Chen Guang and Lu Shu looked at each other, and simultaneously began their characteristic eye contact...

"Is it really a coincidence? Is there really a senior in the Shenglong Sect with the same name and surname as Brother Melen?"

"That shouldn't be the case, right?! If that's the case, it's too much of a coincidence!"

"But according to what Sister Shen said, can Brother Mellen do it?!"

"This... Brother Mellen is very powerful, but this is still a bit..."

"You two..." Shen Qingyan interrupted their conversation curiously and asked with concern: "Your eyebrows have been twitching, are you feeling unwell?"

Chen Guang and Lu Shu shook their heads awkwardly.

At this moment, there were uniform exclamations from all around...

"Oh my god, look, someone is flying!"

"What a fuss! He's a Grandmaster. A Grandmaster can naturally fly. It's perfectly reasonable."

"Reasonable... What the hell! Is this a master or a god?!"

"You're really ignorant! Grandmasters, in ancient times, were also known as True Immortals on Earth."

"..."