Stronger from Earth

Chapter 357 - 356: Challenger—Bear King!

When Chen Jie saw Wang Xuan, much like the other Earth Immortals and Celestial Immortals around the audience, he was utterly shocked, for they couldn’t have imagined that the legendary Immortal Martial Taoist was right beside them.

Especially for Chen Jie, making disparaging comments behind someone’s back only to be overheard by that very person was a highly awkward situation.

Yet, his face was as thick as a city wall, seemingly forgetting the disparaging words he’d spoken about Wang Xuan earlier, instead directing a steady gaze toward him.

In his view, Wang Xuan did indeed resemble a man who stepped out of a myth, with a commanding presence that overwhelmed all directions. Clad in golden armor, he exuded the majestic aura of a Divine General, combined with an invincible demeanor that made many men bow their heads.

However, Chen Jie coldly sneered in his heart; to him, Wang Xuan was nothing but a soft-legged shrimp with outward strength but internal weakness. Outsiders might be fooled, but he had already supplanted Wang Xuan to become the strongest Earth Immortal, making Wang Xuan’s current state clearly apparent.

"Ah, it’s the Hongwu Taoist in person, been a long time." Chen Jie gracefully spoke, the auction temporarily halting, transforming into a stage for him and Wang Xuan.

"You’re the sort of person who speaks ill behind people’s backs, so you shouldn’t admire me," Wang Xuan said, his long blade steady, and the cape behind him fluttering without wind like a flag.

This fellow wanted to step over him to gain fame and spread throughout the realm, but he should prepare for Wang Xuan’s oppression.

Chen Jie did not become angry and said, "I came from Jade God Tower, and I’ve heard tales of the Hongwu Taoist’s elegance, unmatched in the Earth Immortal Realm, so I’ve been eager to meet.

I happened to recently prove myself the strongest Earth Immortal, benefiting from the Mother Star’s source fortune and improving my strength.

In the throes of excitement, I’m willing to spar with Taoist Brother so I can recognize my shortcomings."

His words advanced layer by layer, seemingly challenging an elder, yet in reality unveiling Wang Xuan’s "invincible Earth Immortal" as a falsehood, revealing his own status as the new strongest Earth Immortal.

Upon hearing this, numerous Immortals were astonished and began to discuss these statements.

"So, the Immortal Martial Taoist’s status as the strongest Earth Immortal is false? Not truly invincible, but from mere flattery?"

"This Chen Jie is indeed strong; if he says he has become the strongest Earth Immortal, there must be some basis. But what about Wang Xuan?"

"No, I don’t believe what Chen Jie said. Although he comes from a top mountain gate, Immortal Martial Mountain acknowledged Hongwu Taoist’s identity and appointed Wang Xuan as Taoist, there must be a reason."

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Listening to the voices of doubt, the smile on Chen Jie’s face grew more intense, as he imagined Wang Xuan, having been uncovered, would desperately wish to find a hole to crawl into.

Confident in his power, Chen Jie had cultivated since childhood, breaking open his meridians at sixteen, becoming an Earth Immortal at twenty, and now at only twenty-eight, becoming the King of Earth Immortals.

Such talent on the Mother Star is exceedingly rare.

Wang Xuan’s face grew cold: "Indeed, you have quite a few deficiencies, and your greatest is being overly confident, underestimating others.

Speaking so much is merely an attempt to ride on my reputation for your own fame. If you want to challenge me, do it frankly without such petty schemes."

Being the strongest Earth Immortal might suggest being unmatched in the Earth Immortal Realm, worthy of pride, but Chen Jie, as the supposed strongest Earth Immortal, had merely seized an opportunity.

Even the mightiest Earth Immortal, to someone at the Pure Yang Peak, is merely a trivial matter, easily swatted down.

Mocked by Wang Xuan in this manner, Chen Jie flared with anger and sneered: "What’s the use of words? There can only be one strongest Earth Immortal at the same time, and now I, as the strongest Earth Immortal, naturally should expose you as a pretender!"

"Come," Wang Xuan beckoned with his finger, "Young and sharp, daring to confront your predecessors, you must have some skill. Let me witness it."

Upon hearing these words, numerous Immortals focused their attention. Such a monstrous clash is something rare to witness even once in a lifetime, being able to witness the birth of the true strongest Earth Immortal is indeed fortunate.

Yue Yiyi yawned, ignoring the resentful gaze of the Golden Turtle beside her, which had managed to learn to play Go and was about to win a game, only to have Yue Yiyi cheat.

Ah, no matter how small a woman is, she is still a woman.

Chen Jie was displeased with Wang Xuan’s attitude; he deemed himself stronger than his opponent but was so blatantly disregarded, igniting a flame within him.

"Once you are defeated by me, you will naturally accept your fate!"

His long halberd shimmered in silver light as Wang Xuan leaped down, swinging a strike, and vast magical power cleaved through a vacuum, directly towards Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan’s expression remained calm as his speed surged dramatically beyond the Earth Immortal Realm, his silhouette flickering as he zipped right through the strike, appearing in front of Chen Jie.

A faint smile on his lips, he suddenly kicked out with his right foot, directly striking Chen Jie’s chest, unleashing overwhelming power.

Chen Jie’s face paled drastically, his features twisted in agony, he spat out blood with a whimper, and his figure shot away like a meteor.

As they watched Chen Jie’s disappearing figure, everyone gaped in shock. Why was the expected intense battle only a single move long?

This was too incredible!

"A mere clown, daring to act arrogantly before me, truly brazen." Wang Xuan didn’t even draw his blade; it was just simple force crushing down, enough to effortlessly suppress this King of Earth Immortals.

The True Immortals present remained silent, unsure what to say; the Hongwu Taoist was simply too powerful, otherwise he wouldn’t possibly lead the youth of Immortal Martial Mountain.

Chen Jie was certainly arrogant, exceedingly self-important, underestimating Wang Xuan’s strength. He assumed Wang Xuan was still at the peak of Earth Immortal, yet in the past two months, this Immortal Martial Taoist had already broken through.

Wearing his golden armor battle robe, Wang Xuan lazily sat on his throne, indifferent to the venerating gazes of the many Immortals, basking in such glory, which was truly the pinnacle.

Before long, Chen Jie returned flying, flanked by two elders who were his Guardians.

"Wang Xuan, how could you defeat me so easily?! Impossible!" Chen Jie exclaimed, disbelieving, the blood on his lips not yet wiped away.

In his view, Wang Xuan must have used some trick or borrowed the power of a High Level Immortal, otherwise as a fellow Earth Immortal peak, he couldn’t have been defeated so swiftly.

The True Immortals shook their heads, all clearly seeing that Wang Xuan was no longer at the Earth Immortal Realm. Although the Taoist’s precise cultivation level was obscured, the faint Pure Yang Qi emanating from his presence was enough to prove he had stepped into the Pure Yang Realm.

A former King of Earth Immortals stepping into the Pure Yang Realm, no Earth Immortal could possibly be Wang Xuan’s opponent.

This was why Chen Jie lost in one move.

Before a True Immortal could speak, a violent figure appeared, it was the Bear King, his body ablaze with roaring flames sizzling in the air.

He glanced at Chen Jie disdainfully and said, "Why can’t you understand? Because he is already in the Pure Yang Realm, and you, the King of Earth Immortals, are nothing but a leftover from Wang Xuan’s realm breakthrough!"

Only by directly defeating the previous King of Earth Immortals is taking over the title of strongest truly legitimate, otherwise there’s always some moisture.

Chen Jie hearing this suddenly realized, but was almost infuriated to the point of vomiting blood by Bear King, shouting: "I’ve lost only because Wang Xuan cunningly hid his realm, what’s wrong with that!"

He harbored discontent towards Wang Xuan; had he known about the Pure Yang Realm, he would never have dared to offend, creating such a farce.

"You’re just a fool." Bear King stood with arms crossed, looking at Wang Xuan, saying, "I’ve come to find you, Hongwu Taoist should know the reason."

Wang Xuan looked at Bear King, certainly strong enough, with a rainbow of vitality and unparalleled physique, an absolute machine in close combat.

Bear King becoming the previous Pure Yang strongest wasn’t without reason.

"You should understand, you’re no match for me," Wang Xuan replied coolly.

"How could you know without a fight?" Bear King shouted, "Do you accept my challenge!"

The current scene left many puzzled. Chen Jie was just defeated in one move, and now Bear King appeared.

Bear King was the young leader of the Immortal Holy Land Slavic Mountain, an identity no less than Wang Xuan, and equally a renowned prodigy.

Moreover, people knew Bear King had recently become the strongest in Pure Yang!

If they were to clash, it should be Wang Xuan challenging him—why had it become Bear King challenging Wang Xuan?

And it seemed Bear King was not entirely confident he’d win over Wang Xuan, which was unimaginable!