Chapter 308: Chapter 308: An Adult Chicken
Tens of thousands of years had passed, and apart from that one woman back then, no one had dared to provoke the Purple Gold Divine Clan like this.
A group of Divine Clan elders wore stern faces.
Standing quietly below was Emperor Tian, robed in white that outshone snow, his demeanor transcendent. He smiled. "Elders, there is no need for concern. I, Emperor Tian, will certainly slay Chen Pingping, using his blood to wash away the humiliation once suffered by the Purple Gold Divine Clan."
Even so, the senior members were still quite disgruntled.
Chen Pingping had repeatedly challenged them—setting traps, driving them to madness, slaughtering them. He had crossed the Purple Gold Divine Clan’s line. Now, he was widely publicizing this battle, clearly intending to use public opinion to pressure the Divine Clan’s leadership.
Emperor Tian could make a move, but they could not.
An Elder spoke up, "Enough. There’s no need for such worried expressions. That Chen Pingping is merely the descendant of a criminal. If he wishes to challenge Emperor Tian, then let Emperor Tian be the one to slay him!"
"Indeed. Emperor Tian has cultivated for many years; it’s time for him to make his mark on the world, forging his path to invincibility with Chen Pingping’s blood."
"He also has the Undying Furnace," an old man highlighted the key issue at this point.
HEH HEH!
The Elder chuckled lightly. "With just the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty’s incomplete Emperor Scripture, can he truly control the Undying Furnace? If he dares to bring it out, he will only humiliate himself. At that time, Emperor Tian can seize the Undying Furnace."
This statement carried a deep implication.
Because Emperor Tian himself had cultivated an Emperor Scripture.
"Jin Yi, when Emperor Tian battles Chen Pingping, you will assist from the sidelines," the Elder instructed, looking toward a woman below.
She was very quiet.
From the moment she had stepped into the palace until now, she had not uttered a single word. Her features were delicate, her looks decent enough, her figure slender, somewhat petite and exquisite.
Such a woman, if lost in a crowd, would not attract any attention.
Yet, it was her eyes—ordinarily as tranquil as an ancient, still well—that, when stirred by emotion, would transform into fathomless abysses capable of devouring one’s very soul.
Hearing the Elder’s command, she simply nodded, still without speaking.
***
It was October. Bleak autumn winds swept fallen leaves across the land with wild abandon.
In an uninhabited area.
Vegetation was sparse here, the mountain ranges unremarkable. Hills lay nestled like sprawling horned dragons. Viewed from above, they resembled intersecting rivers, cutting an imposing figure across the vast Desolation.
Several tens of miles to the south lay the ruins of an Ancient City.
It was said to have once been prosperous, but a slaughter had extinguished all life, transforming it into melancholic ruins where only dust danced on the autumn wind.
Chen Pingping arrived early to familiarize himself with the terrain, yet he did not set up any Arrays, feeling they were unnecessary.
He had laid many Arrays in the ancient town in the past, but... Emperor Spirit had easily dismantled them.
*Reincarnation Mystery - The Past*...
He could barely make out some blurred images.
Chen Pingping’s eyes shifted, a smirk playing on his lips as he uttered two words: Mine!
Any Spiritual Beast listed on the system’s roster was undoubtedly Chen Pingping’s. Of this, he was certain.
Even though he hadn’t obtained them yet, the feeling of ownership had already taken root.
Mo Lai had mentioned that Emperor Spirit’s ability to control space was terrifying.
Heh heh! Then I can go to the Nine Heavens to find my Master! The thought alone is exciting!
Not far away, a figure approached—it was Mo Lai.
"Are you ready?" Mo Lai asked. "The Divine Clan is making significant moves, bringing many experts. Emperor Tian and the Divine Body will also be deployed, arriving here in about two days."
"Mm," Chen Pingping nodded.
"The entire Spirit Realm is watching," Mo Lai said, his expression solemn.
One was the descendant of a criminal from the Heaven Martial Continent, who had repeatedly provoked the Purple Gold Divine Clan. The other was the Purple Gold Divine Clan’s most formidable young prodigy, one who had experienced atavistic bloodline regression and carried immense expectations.
The significance of their battle was extraordinary.
This battle would either see Emperor Tian rise to fame and forge his path to invincibility, or Chen Pingping would establish an unbeatable record, single-handedly dominating the Spirit Realm’s younger generation.
Chen Pingping chuckled lightly, "Brother Mo, try to relax a little," sensing Mo Lai’s stress and tension.
The latter slowly lifted his head, offering only one sentence, "I am facing the entire Divine Clan."
Their positions were different.
Chen Pingping’s battle against Emperor Tian was essentially one-on-one. Setting aside their respective trump cards and resources, it was relatively fair.
But Mo Lai’s role was crucial. He needed to help Chen Pingping deter the Divine Clan’s top experts, effectively confronting the entire clan himself.
The pressure on him was undoubtedly immense.
COUGH! COUGH!
Chen Pingping muttered, Honestly, can’t young people these days handle any pressure at all?
In just a few short hours, many powerful figures had journeyed from afar to observe the battle in secret. This included stalwarts from the three great imperial dynasties, the Heavenly Dragon Prince, and Taigu’s Huang Mingzhi...
They both marveled, "This kid is truly audacious!"
If they hadn’t known Chen Pingping’s identity and background, they might have mistaken him for the son of some Great Emperor.
However, they had to admit that they themselves lacked such courage.
SCREECH!
A Demon Bird’s cry echoed high in the Void, lingering long before dispersing.
This was the typical entrance of experts from the ancient, aristocratic families.
Of course, the ground was not without its share of terrifying Demon Beasts, exuding a Divine Might that overwhelmed the senses.
A succession of young figures entered the area, including the Saintess...
SQUAWK! SQUAWK! SQUAWK!
The Earth Chicken was squawking nervously.
Chen Pingping glanced sideways. "Don’t leave just yet. Let’s talk after this battle. Setting up an Array might not be very useful, but what if the opponent has one?"
As the saying goes: "Raise a chicken for a thousand days, use it in a single moment."
No matter what, he was not going to let the Earth Chicken slip away.
The Earth Chicken continued to squawk, as if to say, "Setting up an Array takes time! Besides, you chose this battlefield; the opponent hasn’t had time to prepare one!"
It did not want to stay here; it was too frightening. Even before the battle began, it sensed a terrifying, heavy pressure, as if a great mountain was crushing its heart.
It wanted to leave.
Desperately.
Chen Pingping stared at it. "Look at Hei, so excited! It’s always baying eagerly to charge to the front in every battle. Can’t you learn from it?"
The Earth Chicken: How could they be the same? Lao Huang has an imposing aura and offensive power. Hei possesses the Abyss Sword Tao. Mao Qiu can at least heal injuries. What do *I* have?
The Earth Chicken rolled its eyes.
Chen Pingping casually picked it up, lecturing, "You’re not a little chick anymore; you’re a grown chicken! You need to learn to face things, to bravely confront danger, and, when necessary, to jump out and block a sword for me..."
"SQUAWK! SQUAWK! SQUAWK!"
"You’re a descendant of the Ancient Phoenix with such a pure bloodline, after all! Aren’t you going to contribute anything? Wouldn’t that be utterly shameful if you didn’t?" Chen Pingping continued to nag.
This remark seemed to have an effect.
The Earth Chicken flew into a rage. Indeed! Death before dishonor! A descendant of the great Ancient Phoenix, what’s there to fear in a mere battle?
Seeing its expression change, Chen Pingping smiled with satisfaction. "That’s more like it! Unleash your Spiritual Beast ferocity! Intimidate those Demon Birds! Hmm... Your feathers are quite sturdy. I’ll pluck a few later. You won’t mind, will you?"
The Earth Chicken was seething. Are you kidding me?!
The words had barely left his lips when a fissure appeared in the distant Void. Immediately, a golden Divine Brilliance burst forth, illuminating the sky like a newly risen sun.
They’re here!
Everyone looked up simultaneously.
Chen Pingping stopped teasing the Earth Chicken and set it down, his eyes narrowed as he gazed in that direction.
Hei was eager to spring into action, its face alight with excitement and anticipation.
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