Chapter 333 - 308: The Showdown Between The Eight Refining_1

The crowd recognized that the challenger was Hong Ze, a member of the Hong Family, and one of the strongest among the eighteen feudal princes.

Hong Ze’s reputation was renowned throughout the world, just as well-known as Ji Wuxiu and Wu Hao.

"Brother Ji, I have a map of a hundred miles in my hand. Can we use it as a stake for our challenge?" asked Hong Ze.

"Of course. If Brother Hong can withstand thirty moves from me, I will present you with a hundred miles map. If you can’t, you must give me your own map," Ji Wuxiu replied.

"And if you defeat me, I’ll hand over all of my maps covering nearly three hundred miles to you."

"Very well. Let’s begin."

The intensity in Hong Ze’s eyes intensified. He pushed with both palms and a wave several hundred meters high rushed towards Ji Wuxiu.

In the colossal wave, streams of water coalesced into hundreds of arrows aimed directly at Ji Wuxiu.

As expected, Hong Ze had a knack for water-based martial arts.

Ji Wuxiu, however, didn’t panic. Armed with his purple elongated spear, he swept it out, promptly splitting the towering wave in two. The spear vibrated, and shot out countless spear glows, blocking all the water arrows.

Next, Ji Wuxiu, the spear, and the man became one, turning into a purple spear glow, breaking the barrier of the sky, aimed right at Hong Ze.

A round pearl flew out from Hong Ze’s chest.

This was his divine sign, a water-controlling pearl.

Immediately, the lake water in front of Hong Ze rose into the air, forming nine water shields, behind which he took cover.

Bang, bang, bang...

Ji Wuxiu successively shattered seven out of the nine water shields, but was withheld by the eighth.

Splash!

More lake water rose into the air, shaping into various weapons — swords, spears, halberds... you name it. All together, there were hundreds of them.

The weapons, formed from the coagulation of water streams, attacked Ji Wuxiu.

Ji Wuxiu could only keep waving his spear to guard. Momentarily, he found it hard to launch any counterattacks.

"Ji Wuxiu has been careless. In the lake, Hong Ze has way too many advantages. The whole lake water is basically his backup. How much does all the water in a lake weigh? Ji Wuxiu may face a significant loss."

"Indeed. Now the problem is not whether Hong Ze can hold on for thirty moves, but whether Ji Wuxiu can avoid defeat."

"However, looking on the brighter side, even if Ji Wuxiu lost and had to give away all of his maps, those maps would just be the copies, not the original."

"If he wins a game, he can expand the map in his hand. Even if there may be more competition later, it’s worth it."

"Well said."

The crowd was engrossed in heated discussions.

Ji Wuxiu will not lose."

Shen Yinuo whispered at the side.

"Oh, Yinuo, what makes you say so?" Lu Yan asked curiously.

"Because Ji Wuxiu hasn’t given his all yet. His cultivation level is not just Seventh Refinements, but likely eighth."

No sooner had Shen Yinuo finished her sentence than the aura around Ji Wuxiu erupted wildly. His spear glow blazed, and he broke through Hong Ze’s defensive maneuver in one swing, charging towards him.

"True Body Eight Refinements!"

Hong Ze was startled and tried his best to counter with his water control.

However, against Ji Wuxiu who had reached the True Body Eight Refinements stage, the gap was too wide. Despite leveraging his favorable geographical context, Hong Ze was still forced to retreat, vomiting blood. His chest was nearly pierced through by Ji’s spear glow.

"I’ve lost."

Hong Ze said frightfully, he knew Ji Wuxiu had shown leniency just now; otherwise, his chest would have been penetrated.

"Brother Hong, thank you for being a worthy opponent," Ji Wuxiu responded, giving him a fist and palm salute.

Reluctantly, Hong Ze took out his map and handed it over for Ji Wuxiu to copy.

"True Body Eight Refinements, I did not expect Ji Wuxiu’s cultivation level to have broken through the limits."

"Since Ji Wuxiu has already reached the True Body Eight Refinements, why was Cao De able to withstand his thirty moves?"

"If he had revealed the True Body Eight Refinements cultivation level earlier, who would have dared to challenge him?"

Many people started speculating, feeling that this situation was like a trap.

"Acting in collusion."

Lu Yan murmured to himself. He had a nagging suspicion that Cao De was in connivance with Ji Wuxiu from the start.

Even the person who first challenged Wu Hao was likely an accomplice. He deliberately won the maps to stimulate others’ urge to challenge.

After Ji Wuxiu finished, it was now Wu Hao’s turn.

This time, many people were hesitant.

Had Wu Hao also concealed his true cultivation level which is at the True Body Eight Refinements stage?

However, someone took the risk and challenged Wu Hao, only to be defeated.

Next up was Ji Wuxiu again.

The cultivation level of True Body Eight Refinements was too intimidating, hence no one stepped up to challenge him for a while.

"Yinuo, why don’t you try? Ji Wuxiu now has a nearly four hundred miles wide map in his hand."

Lu Yan suggested to Shen Yinuo through a voice transmission.

"But we don’t have any maps," she replied.

"As long as you can secure a win, why need a map?" Lu Yan winked.

"Lu Yan, you’re truly cunning. However, I like it, hehe. Alright then, I’ll accept Ji Wuxiu’s challenge. You deal with Wu Hao. I have a feeling that Wu Hao has also hidden his true cultivation level, and he wouldn’t be weaker than Ji Wuxiu."

Shen Yinuo flashed a mischievous smile, then she sprung into the sky, looking like a magnificent butterfly tho gracefully on the surface of the lake.

"Someone dares to step up."

All eyes instantly landed on Shen Yinuo. Apart from Zuo Yun, none at the place knew her.

"Who is this lady? I haven’t seen her before. Which power does she come from?"

"I haven’t seen her either. But since she dares to challenge Ji Wuxiu, aware of his real cultivation level, she must have something to rely on. There might be a good show to watch."

"Perhaps, she is a genius secretly cultivated by a grand feudal prince."

Many people were discussing quietly.

"May I know your name, Miss?"

Ji Wuxiu made a salute with fists.

"Zhao Yiyi. Stop the useless chatter and get started."

Shen Yinuo took to the sky, her fists radiating with a scorching glow, like two blazing suns, aimed at Ji Wuxiu. The heated vigor turned into two columns of heat waves, sweeping toward Ji Wuxiu.

The temperature on the lake’s surface rose drastically, the lake water was quickly evaporating, turning into a dense mist.

As soon as Shen Yinuo made a move, Ji Wuxiu’s expression became serious. He felt a tremendous pressure, without hesitation, he pulled out his purple spear, fully unleashed his power, and instantly thrusted his spear twice at Shen Yinuo’s fists

Boom, boom!

Two earth-shattering blasts created huge waves, scattering water splashes. The water sprinkles that just flew into the sky were quickly evaporated by the high temperature and turned into steam.

Thud, thud, thud, thud...

Shen Yinuo and Ji Wuxiu both stepped back on the water surface for more than ten steps.

The difference was, Shen Yinuo’s shoes were just touching the water, and the uppers were not wet at all.

But for Ji Wuxiu, his feet were submerged in the water, and his shoes were completely wet.

His face turned a little gloomy.

He was at a disadvantage in their initial clash.

The others at the scene were all surprised.

True Body Eight Refinements.

Everyone could see that Shen Yinuo’s cultivation level was True Body Eight Refinements.

As expected, those who dared to challenge Ji Wuxiu knowing his cultivation level would not be weak.

"Purple Qi Eastern Spear."

Ji Wuxiu let out a long howl, his purple hair flying, escalating his own energy to the peak, he executed his divine-level martial arts and launched his attack against Shen Yinuo.

Ji Wuxiu was definitely not weak. Facing such an opponent, Shen Yinuo also did not dare to take him lightly. She summoned the Great Sun Melting Furnace and smacked it towards Ji Wuxiu.

"It’s her."

A person in the crowd suddenly stood up, his face grim.

It was Fang Xuansha.

He had crossed hands with Shen Yinuo before, so as soon as Shen Yinuo summoned the Great Sun Melting Furnace, he recognized her">

"It hasn’t been long, and this woman’s cultivation level has actually reached True Body Eight Refinements. How did she cultivate?"

Fang Xuansha had a serious look, his eyes revealed a trace of fear.

These years, although he had also made a breakthrough and entered the True Body Seventh Refinement, he was not Shen Yinuo’s opponent at all.

"I wonder if that boy has come and how far he has advanced."

Fang Xuansha’s gaze was sweeping over Shen Yino’s table.

He decided to avoid Shen Yinuo as much as possible when entering the Sky-Reaching Ruins this time."

After summoning the Great Sun Melting Furnace, Shen Yinuo’s combat power was almost fully unleashed. She was in a fierce battle with Ji Wuxiu. However, it was obvious that Shen Yinuo had the upper hand and her advantage became more and more apparent as time went by.

Ever since she refined the Nine Yang Divine Stone, the power of Shen Yinuo’s Great Sun God Fist and Great Sun Melting Furnace had greatly increased.

"Yinuo has summoned the Great Sun Melting Furnace. I wonder if the Mansion of King Ming will recognize her. No matter what, I will deny it when the Mansion of King Ming asks. There are many Internal God-men in the world, it’s not unusual for them to have similar divine miracles."

Lu Yan thought to himself.

Even if the Mansion of King Ming was notified afterwards, it didn’t matter. Entering the Sky-Reaching Ruins without permission was not a big deal.

He didn’t want to reveal himself now; he just wanted to prevent the Mansion of King Ming from stopping him from entering the Sky-Reaching Ruins.

In the blink of an eye, the fierce fight between Shen Yinuo and Ji Wuxiu had exceeded thirty rounds.

"Purple Qi Fate."

Ji Wuxiu let out a long howl, his body filled with purple light. The purple spear in his hand split into eight, turning into eight purple light beams, and thrust at Shen Yinuo.

Shen Yinuo’s body seemed to merge with the Great Sun Melting Furnace, radiating a brilliant glow. When the eight purple beams approached the Great Sun Melting Furnace, they were shattered as if hit by a terrifying attack, much like the ice melts away in the presence of fire.

Ji Wuxiu turned pale and retreated a few steps.

Bang!

The Great Sun Melting Furnace, like a sun, charged at Ji Wuxiu.

Ji Wuxiu took out a spear from his Sumi Mustard Seed Bag, poured True Vigor into it, and the spear emanated a terrible aura.

"It’s a Spiritual Treasure."

Someone recognized at a glance, it was not a Divine Weapon, but a Spiritual Treasure exclusive to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Dang!

Ji Wuxiu swung the Spiritual Treasure spear and struck the Great Sun Melting Furnace. The Great Sun Melting Furnace vibrated and was knocked back, but Ji Wuxiu’s body also retreated continuously.

"I lost."

Ji Wuxiu put away his spear, did not continue to attack anymore, and sighed.

Fighting at the same level but using Spiritual Treasure was considered a loss.

He could continue to fight, but it would cost him his reputation. Therefore he decisively admitted defeat.

"The map, mine." Shen Yinuo said.

"What Ji said counts, I will let a painter reproduce one for you."

Ji Wuxiu nodded, called over a painter, and began reproducing the map.

Shen Yinuo returned to her seat and waited.

Meanwhile, Wu Hao had fallen onto the lake surface.

"I’ll go and meet him."

Lu Yan got up, leapt into the sky like a soaring hawk, crossed thousands of meters, and landed in front of Wu Hao.

"Another unknown one."

"Seems like he and that earlier Zhao Yiyi are from the same table."

"I don’t know how strong he is, but since he dares to challenge, he must not be weak."

"The world of today, hidden masters, I was too narrow-minded in the past."

Everyone’s attention in the courtier was focused on Lu Yan, evaluating carefully, checking if he was some genius who was disguising himself.

"My name is Lu Yiming, please advise."

Lu Yan gave a salute with fists.

"Please!"

Wu Hao gestured, his aura erupted like a volcano.