Heavenly Martial List, Chen Yu is currently ranked fourth, behind Jiang Han, Lin Yuxuan, and Guan Hongri.
Challenge them one by one?
Thereās no need, and Chen Yu doesnāt have much time to take it slowly.
"Guan Hongri, what you did a while ago was clearly to provoke me, so I would challenge you willingly. Let me fulfill your wish."
The news of Chen Yu challenging Guan Hongri spread instantly.
"Quick, quick, Chen Yu is going to challenge Guan Hongri, who is ranked first on the Heavenly Martial List!"
"Is it because Lin Yuxuan lost to Guan Hongri, and Chen Yu seeks revenge?"
"Haha, I doubt it. Previously, when Guan Hongri pursued Lin Yuxuan, Chen Yu didnāt emerge. I think itās because the ten-year time limit is approaching, and Chen Yu wants to try and claim the top spot on the Heavenly Martial List."
"Is there any need to discuss this? Heās definitely going to fail."
Chen Yu stood aside, listening to the discussions around him, unaffected in the slightest.
Guan Hongri is indeed a powerful opponent, and if Chen Yu had more time, heād have a better grasp of victory.
At this moment, he was adjusting his state, waiting for Guan Hongriās arrival.
The crowd grew larger, many familiar faces gathered, including Lin Yuxuan.
She said nothing, pondering internally about why Chen Yu was challenging Guan Hongri; was it really because she lost to him?
"Guan Hongri is here."
The arrival of the number one on the Heavenly Martial List drew much attention.
"Chen Yu, I thought you had completely given up on the remaining fifty percent of the compensation reward."
Guan Hongriās laughter echoed.
In fact, he was quite surprised by Chen Yuās sudden challenge.
Previously, he had provoked Chen Yu without any response; until Guan Hongri became number one on the Heavenly Martial List, his joy had overshadowed his anger, and he had stopped hoping for Chen Yu to challenge him.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yu delivered himself at this time.
"But challenging me is no different from giving up on the compensation reward; youāre destined to fail."
Guan Hongri didnāt bother hiding his disdain anymore, since the conflict with Chen Yu was widely known.
His words were arrogant, but most people agreed.
Even Lin Yuxuan had lost to Guan Hongri; Chen Yuās cultivation was far behind Guan Hongriās, how could he win?
"Enough nonsense."
Chen Yu gazed intensely, full of battle intent and a strong desire for victory.
"Iām curious, though. Before, when I pursued Lin Yuxuan, you were nowhere to be seen. Now, with the ten-year deadline approaching, you come out to challenge me for resource rewards. Does that mean Lin Yuxuan doesnāt match up to that pile of Primordial Stones in your heart?"
Guan Hongri wore an amused smile.
Although he hadnāt seriously pursued Lin Yuxuan, she repeatedly refused him, making Guan Hongri think she was truly in love with Chen Yu.
At this moment, he deliberately spoke those words to embarrass Chen Yu.
"Are we going to fight or not?"
Chen Yu asked impatiently, unaffected by Guan Hongriās mockery.
Seeing Chen Yu unfazed, Guan Hongri was somewhat surprised, and said no more, stepping into the Sky Martial Battle Platform.
"Chen Yu versus Guan Hongri, the challenge begins."
Buzz!
In front of Guan Hongri, a Gold Patterned Great Saber engulfed in fierce flames appeared, transforming into a fiery stream of light that attacked with astonishing speed.
He had long anticipated a battle with Chen Yu, launching his attack in an instant.
Hiss!
It seemed a fiery brilliance pierced through the void, incinerating everything.
Swish, boom!
Chen Yu immediately summoned the Heavenly Yin Soul Pen, striking Guan Hongriās saber.
The Heavenly Yin Soul Pen flew backward, unable to match the power of Guan Hongriās formidable strike.
However, the unique ability of the Heavenly Yin Soul Pen also affected Guan Hongriās Profound Artifact, momentarily slowing his attack.
Hiss!
Chen Yu dodged in time, and the gold saber pierced past him.
"That mysterious artifact again."
Guan Hongri showed a hint of disdain.
He knew Chen Yuās Heavenly Yin Soul Pen was quite special; even if the enemyās Profound Artifact was stronger, he could still maneuver it.
"But Iāve long devised a strategy."
Guan Hongriās lips curved.
In the next instant, he summoned another long saber Profound Artifact aimed at the Heavenly Yin Soul Pen.
Ding, boom!
The long saber immediately struck the Heavenly Yin Soul Pen, sending it flying.
At the same time, Guan Hongriās stronger Profound Artifact, the Gold Patterned Great Saber, was successfully "freed," carving a dazzling, scorching golden arc toward Chen Yu.
Chen Yu hadnāt expected Guan Hongri to have this strategy, already prepared with two Profound Artifacts.
He quickly condensed the Star Pattern Robe and deployed an Elemental Power Defense Shield.
Bang!
The Star Pattern Robe tore open with a gash, leaving a charred mark on Chen Yuās shoulder and arm.
"The battle has just begun, and Chen Yu is already in an unfavorable position."
"I predict Chen Yu will be defeated within twenty moves."
Some analyzed the battle.
"This tactic is really clever; why didnāt I think of it?"
Jiang Han exclaimed from the side.
She had also prepared for Chen Yuās challenge, yet hadnāt figured out how to counter the Heavenly Yin Soul Pen.
Guan Hongriās approach was effective, but controlling two High Grade Profound Artifacts simultaneously was extremely taxing.
But as long as the battle ends quickly, thereās no effect at all.
Buzz!
A powerful and boundless Spiritual Sense swept over.
The disciples knew that this battle had caught the attention of the Heavenly Martial Sectās higher-level.
After all, the higher-level had a ten-year deadline reward agreement with Chen Yu.
"It seems Chen Yu is unlikely to win."
"Ten years to be the top on the Heavenly Martial List is exceedingly difficult for him."
The elders exchanged observations with Spiritual Sense.
"Luckily, we set a ten-year deadline; I remember Old Wei mentioned fifteen years, right..."
If it were fifteen years, the higher-level here are convinced Chen Yu would take all the rewards.
"Letās watch the battle first; even if this boy loses now, he still has another year and a half to go..."
Elder Fan spoke.
The elders agreed that although Chen Yu failed this time, he would definitely gain considerable experience, increasing his chances of victory next time.
"Sect Master, what do you think your discipleās chances of winning are?"
Asked an elder.
The Sky Martial Sect Master was also focused on the battlefield, with Chen Yu being his disciple, and his high level of cultivation meant his perspective should be more accurate than theirs.
"Yuāer is not entirely without chance of winning."
Replied the Sky Martial Sect Master.
"..." The elders.
That was as good as saying nothing.
...
Clang! Boom! Boom!
On the Sky Martial Battle Platform, Chen Yu and Guan Hongri were in constant collision, the explosions were incessant, deafening.
People saw that against Guan Hongriās fierce assault, Chen Yu seemed a bit passive.
However, Lin Yuxuan noticed that although Chen Yu was passive, the situation was gradually improving.
Chen Yu had just broken through to four-and-a-half stars and had never fought against a five-and-a-half-star expert before, so he needed time to adapt.
"Slash!"
Guan Hongri shouted, the Gold Patterned Great Saber surrounded by a destructive aura, slashed at Chen Yu.
"The counterattack begins."
Chen Yu thought to himself.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The mysterious heart directly entered the explosive gate, a surging heat flowed through his body, the light on his Star Acupoint, White Tiger Sacred Claw, and Vermilion Bird Sacred Wings shone even more brilliantly.
"Break!"
He shouted, unleashing a powerful claw strike.
Bang!
The White Tiger Sacred Claw tore out a terrifying gold and white light streak, colliding with Guan Hongriās attack, instantly knocking him back, the radiance of the Gold Patterned Great Saber dimmed.
"What?"
Guan Hongri was slightly shocked.
The Chen Yu he had been suppressing suddenly erupted with such strong power?
Boom!
Chen Yuās wings exploded with fierce flames, his figure vanished in a flash, leaving only a red afterimage as he closed in on Guan Hongri, launching a claw strike.
In dealing with Guan Hongri, Chen Yu was fully prepared.
This concerned whether he could obtain the remaining fifty percent reward, so necessary measures were justified. At first, he was adapting to the battle and feigning weakness to the enemy.
And when he launched his counterattack, his heart directly entered the explosive gate, catching Guan Hongri off guard.
Guan Hongri immediately defended.
A bracer on his arm, with ancient and peculiar patterns, flashed and transformed into a dark golden barrier.
Bang! Boom!
Chen Yuās attack arrived, blocked by Guan Hongri.
But in a flash, Chen Yuās other claw struck, breaking through the dark gold barrier.
Sizzle!
A trail of blood was left on Guan Hongriās body, as he retreated a hundred meters, his face turning pale then flush with color.
He touched his wound, his expression turning cold.
Boom!
Golden rays suddenly shot out from Guan Hongriās body, space trembled faintly, a golden aura surrounded his whole body.
His whole body instantly transformed into gold, like a Golden War God, indestructible, unmatched in battle strength.
The wound on his body gradually healed.
The Golden Sun Battle Body not only amplified his power, but also possessed notable defensive and self-healing abilities.
Among battle-type special physiques, the Golden Sun Battle Body was extremely outstanding!
Guan Hongri roared, taking the initiative to rush towards Chen Yu, the Gold Patterned Great Saber returning to his hand, he lifted the saber and slashed fiercely, the momentum was earth-shattering.
Guan Hongri unexpectedly initiated close combat with Chen Yu.
Clang!
Chen Yu burst forth with power, charging fiercely, his claws colliding with the gold saber.
The light exploded, two figures flew back, both bearing wounds, ignoring their injuries, they engaged in battle again.
"Chen Yu actually managed to hold off Guan Hongri who unleashed the Golden Sun Battle Body!"
"Tsk tsk, even the Undying Body lacks power amplification, its defense doesnāt compare to the Golden Sun Battle Body, yet Chen Yu can fight Guan Hongri head-on, truly surprising, could he have hidden other special physiques?"
After several hard clashes, Guan Hongri was also surprised.
Even activating his "Golden Sun Battle Body," he couldnāt regain the advantage.
Chen Yu was equally amazed; even in his heartās explosive state, he hadnāt gained the upper hand.
Admittedly, his heartās explosive state could last longer now, but surely not as long as the Golden Sun Battle Body.
Fallen Stars!
Chen Yu activated the secret technique of his Astral Physique, his whole body was enveloped by a layer of dazzling white light, his strength increased again.
Bang!
Guan Hongri was knocked flying by Chen Yuās claw, his chest bore five blood holes, the Golden Sun Battle Body couldnāt heal quickly.
"My Kingās amplifying secret techniques are no less than yours."
Just as these words were uttered, Guan Hongri activated the "Heavenly Martial Battle Technique."
Boom!
Golden light burst forth, behind Guan Hongri a massive golden giant shadow hundreds of meters tall formed, he appeared like a blazing sun, difficult to confront.
Chen Yuās face was slightly solemn, yet he did not retreat.
For that fifty percent compensation reward, he must win this round no matter what.
Rumble!
Only the sound of continuous booming was heard, chaotic light enveloped the entire battleground, making it difficult to see clearly.
But anyone watching could tell that this battle was intense, brutal, far surpassing Guan Hongriās battle with Lin Yuxuan.
Chen Yu and Guan Hongri, both seemed to go mad, launching fierce and relentless attacks on one another.
"Chen Yu, let me smash your Undying Body!"
Guan Hongri shouted angrily.
Boom!
The gold saber in Guan Hongriās hand surged with golden flames again, emitting true scorching heat, warping the vision of the surroundings.
This is [Fierce Sun Spirit Flame], ranked within the top one hundred on the [True Fire Spirit Flame List], surpassing [Blood Crystal Flame] by two ranks.
Guan Hongriās attacks became fiercer, he relentlessly aimed to inflict severe injuries on Chen Yu, causing his Undying Bodyās regeneration speed to lag.