Chapter 59: Challenging the Star Sea

The man in blue held two Star Stones, his expression blank as he looked at him. “You haven’t concealed your face, so you don’t need a number plate. Go straight onto the stage.”

“Thank you.”

Jiang Changkong leaped up, landing on the platform. Waves of heat rolled around him, scorching and oppressive.

“Martial Arts School, another super genius, Ten Consecutive Battles. Who is willing to fight?”

The man in blue announced loudly.

The scene fell silent, the crowd quiet.

The super geniuses of the Martial Arts School truly had substance.

Even if they couldn’t complete ten consecutive battles, they could at least manage six or seven.

The first few challengers would almost certainly lose, and they didn’t want to hand over Star Stones.

Everyone was thinking of taking advantage. The man in blue cursed inwardly.

How could he not know what these people were scheming?

They simply wanted to wait until Jiang Changkong was exhausted, or even completely drained, to seize an opportunity.

“Jiang Changkong, you’ve only been back a few days, yet your Blazing Fire Technique has reached such a level?”

The second man in black murmured softly, “Fine, I’ll take advantage of you too.”

“What, no one coming up? Has the reputation of the Martial Arts School grown so formidable?”

Jiang Changkong spoke calmly, drawing his blade and placing it before him.

“The super geniuses of the Martial Arts School possess extraordinary strength, so it’s only natural to be cautious.”

The man in blue smiled faintly. “Then I’ll arrange for someone of the same tier to go up.”

“Fine.”

Jiang Changkong nodded. It didn’t matter who he fought, as long as he could win Star Stones.

To set up this platform, the other party must have Martial Artists under his command to handle various situations.

As soon as he finished speaking, a man in black holding a sword stepped forward, wearing the number one plate on his chest.

“Martial Arts School, Jiang Changkong. Please.”

Jiang Changkong adhered to the rules of the martial world, also aiming to spread the reputation of the Martial Arts School.

“Number One. Please.”

The first man in black shouted low, his sword gleaming with brilliant golden light. He unleashed his ultimate technique from the start: “Sword Rain Like Tides.”

“Flame Blade.”

Jiang Changkong drew his blade and struck, flames soaring skyward. Wherever the scorching heat passed, sword energy shattered.

Star Power surged within his body as Jiang Changkong channeled half of it into a single slash.

Boom!

The Flame Blade Qi swept through, dispersing the sword energy in its path.

Blade and sword collided, a fierce force erupting. The first man in black spat a mouthful of blood and was sent flying off the platform.

The man in blue leaped up and caught him.

The first man in black wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, exclaiming, “Such powerful Star Power.”

Essence: +1

This challenge was only for Star Stones, without any enmity, so he hadn’t struck with full force.

“Flattered. Next.”

Jiang Changkong remained calm. Half his Star Power was nearly double that of others at the same tier. He was simply overwhelming them with sheer volume.

“Number Two.”

The man in blue called out softly, and the second man in black stepped forward, wearing the number two plate on his chest.

“Flame Blade.”

It was still Flame Blade, again with half his Star Power, crushing his opponent with overwhelming force. “Next.”

“Number Three.”

“Next.”

“Number Four.”

“…”

One after another, men in black came forward, all at the peak of the Second Tier.

But without exception, Jiang Changkong used only one Flame Blade, never a second move.

No one was worth a second strike from him.

“How is this super genius so strong?”

The crowd below watched Jiang Changkong on the platform in shock. No matter who he faced, it was always just one move.

If this continued, how could they exhaust his strength? Could it be that he truly could complete ten consecutive battles?

“Your strength is impressive, but with each slash, you’re using your full power, aren’t you?”

The man in green caught Number Five, his gaze grave as he looked at Jiang Changkong.

“So what if I use my full strength? I can still unleash ten blades,” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

“Wanting to take the Star Stone and complete ten consecutive wins won’t be easy.”

The man in green chuckled lightly. “Next, Number Six steps up.”

A burly man in black, holding a large spear, stepped forward, his fierce aura spreading.

The man in green said calmly, “You’d better be careful. Number Six’s strength is enough to crush ordinary Second Tier peak cultivators.

He once defeated three top prodigies from the Martial Arts School.”

“Strong opponents are more interesting. Flame Blade.”

Jiang Changkong still used a single move, Flame Blade, with half his Star Power.

“Spear Like a Dragon.”

Number Six shouted deeply, his muscles bulging and cracking as spear light erupted.

Clang!

Blade and spear collided, Star Power scattering everywhere. Fortunately, the arena was exceptionally sturdy and could withstand it.

The violent shockwave surged, forcing Number Six back several steps, his eyes filled with shock.

Jiang Changkong didn’t move an inch, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.

This Number Six wasn’t just strong in Star Power—his physical strength was formidable too, comparable to the late Star Cloud Stage.

No wonder he could crush those of the same tier.

“Number Six was forced back, yet this Jiang Changkong didn’t retreat a single step.”

The crowd below was astonished. They were familiar with Number Six.

Of the ten top prodigies at the Martial Arts School, three had been defeated by Number Six.

Although those prodigies had been heavily exhausted, defeating three still proved Number Six’s formidable strength.

Some who had fought Number Six knew even better how powerful he was.

Among the crowd, the hidden Number Two in black narrowed his eyes. “Jiang Changkong’s strength is unfathomable. He hasn’t even used his Iron Shirt or Taiji Fist yet. This won’t be an easy advantage to seize.”

“Again! Spear in a Line!”

Number Six roared angrily, thrusting his spear in a straight line. His Star Power was restrained, with only the whistling of wind indicating the spear’s extraordinary force.

“Flame Blade.”

Jiang Changkong once again used half his Star Power, but this time, he added two Power Runes.

The two Power Runes vibrated simultaneously, unleashing a tremendous force.

Boom!

Splat!

The blade descended, sending the spear flying. Number Six’s hands split open, blood gushing from his mouth as he was sent flying sideways.

Jiang Changkong looked at the man in green. “Next.”

“Such immense strength. Your physical power surpasses even mine,” Number Six exclaimed in shock.

“Number Seven.”

“Next!”

“…”

“Number Nine.”

“Next.”

Apart from Number Six, who had surprised him slightly, Jiang Changkong dealt with all the others using only half his Star Power.

“Nine consecutive wins! Nine consecutive wins!”

The crowd below erupted in excitement, shouting in amazement.

Nine consecutive victories, achieved with a single blade each time. Judging by his flushed complexion, his consumption was clearly minimal.

“Is this guy a monster?” The crowd’s expressions were complex.

They had hoped to seize an advantage, but now it seemed that opportunity was slipping away.

The man in green sighed softly. “Number Ten…”

The ten consecutive wins would ultimately be completed by the Martial Arts School.

“Wait.” Jiang Changkong interrupted him, his eyes gleaming with excitement. “Let’s go for the ultimate ten consecutive wins. Bring on an Early Star Sea Stage opponent.”

The crowd: “Holy shit! The ultimate ten consecutive wins, challenging a Star Sea cultivator across tiers?”

The hidden Number Two in black widened his eyes. The ultimate ten consecutive wins, challenging a Star Sea cultivator?

Was this guy insane?

The man in green was taken aback. “Did I hear you right? Challenge a Star Sea cultivator for the ultimate ten consecutive wins?”

Jiang Changkong said calmly, “You heard correctly. Bring on an Early Star Sea Stage opponent.”

“Very well, as you wish.”

The man in green robes smiled, thinking that since the other was seeking death, he would end his winning streak: “I’ll take action myself, you don’t mind, do you?”

“As long as you pay with Star Stones, anyone at the Early Star Sea Stage is welcome.”

Jiang Changkong replied calmly, gripping the hilt of his blade.

The man in green robes leaped forward, drew his sword hilt, infused it with Star Power, and a green blade sprang out: “Li Qing, Early Star Sea Stage, please.”

“Martial Arts School, Jiang Changkong, Star Cloud Peak, please.”

Jiang Changkong’s expression turned solemn. Against a Star Sea Martial Artist, he was confident.

At the peak of stellar qi, he could easily defeat those at the early Star Cloud Stage. Now, having learned the Blazing Fire Technique, his strength was even greater.

But since he had never fought a Star Sea opponent before, he wasn’t sure exactly how powerful they were. It was better to be cautious.