Chen Wang’s Violent Rage

Chen Wang's Violent Rage...

The cave where Qin Wentian had taken refuge was shrouded in darkness, with solid, unyielding stone walls. Qin Wentian had to exert significant effort as he inscribed Divine Inscriptions onto its surface.

Upon entering the cave, he had unleashed all the strength he could muster. His bloodline abilities, divine energy, and a rapid succession of his most potent innate techniques, Heartbreak Echo and Heaven Breaking Finger, had combined to injure Chen Wang, who had been hasty and careless. Now, Chen Wang hesitated to enter the cave again, unsure if more traps lay within.

Despite being at the seventh level of Yuanfu, Qin Wentian had the advantage of his bloodlines, the Fiend Transformation Art, and Divine Yuan Energy to augment his attacks. This allowed him to wield power equivalent to or even surpassing peak Yuanfu cultivators. When he combined these strengths with his innate techniques and the will of Mandates, he could easily overcome opponents who lacked a second level Mandate.

However, Chen Wang was an entirely different caliber. At the pinnacle of the ninth level of Yuanfu, he cultivated the Great Solar Universe Art, which granted him the Great Solar Meridians necessary for producing Great Solar Energy. His second level Mandate had already reached the Advanced Boundary, enabling him to contend even with recently ascended Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns. He defied the usual scales of measurement for Yuanfu cultivators.

As the sunfire balls continued to blast into the cave, dozens of ancient shields materialized under Qin Wentian's feet, blocking the fiery assault. Suddenly, a razor-sharp sword pierced through, shattering the shields. Qin Wentian's expression hardened as he extended his palm to obliterate the sword composed of Great Solar Energy. All the while, his other hand and his feet remained in constant motion, inscribing Divine Inscriptions.

"Chen Wang, you truly are remarkable, unable to deal with me even when I'm at the seventh level of Yuanfu. What will you do when I reach the eighth level? Can you match me when I reach the same ninth level as you? By then, the pride of your Great Solar Chen Clan will crumble and be trampled by me. Are you not ashamed to be called a Heaven Chosen?"

Chen Wang remained stationed at the cave's entrance, a furrow deeply etched into his brows. His gaze penetrated the darkness of the cave's interior, gleaming with a chilling intensity.

He could sense that Qin Wentian was inscribing Divine Inscriptions, well aware that Qin Wentian was attempting to manipulate him into entering.

Chen Wang had ceased his attacks. He understood that everything occurring here was visible to observers in the outside world. His failure to eliminate Qin Wentian had been witnessed by countless onlookers.

Members of the Great Solar Chen Clan, as well as representatives from other transcendent powers, all had their eyes fixed on him.

Hua Taixu's name had resounded throughout Grand Xia for a long time. But what about Chen Wang? People remembered only the one who claimed the top spot, and nobody paid much attention to the second-best.

As Qin Wentian had insinuated, if he couldn't handle a seventh-level Yuanfu opponent, what right did he have to be called a Heaven's Chosen?

Chen Wang's fury was successfully kindled.

"If death is what you truly desire, I can certainly oblige," Chen Wang declared coldly as he ventured further into the cave. His body transformed into molten lava as he pushed the Great Solar Universe Art to its limits, causing his meridians and arteries to glow fiery red.

His eyes radiated sunlight, and the Great Solar Energy within him circulated, granting him an otherworldly and breathtaking radiance. Observers in the outside world couldn't help but admire his incredible power.

Chen Wang, after all, was still Chen Wang, the contender most likely to secure the number one position in the Heavenly Fate Rankings. Once he entered the cave, spectators were left in the dark, unaware of why he felt such apprehension, compelling him to unleash his full might.

The sun's flames surrounding Chen Wang illuminated the entire cave, and upon spotting Qin Wentian, a scorching heat instantly surged, causing the ground and nearby walls to smolder.

"I'll make sure you die before I claim your ancient luck," Chen Wang declared with an icy resolve. At this proximity, Qin Wentian felt an intense heat enveloping him, as if he were on the brink of bursting into flames.

Chen Wang extended his hand to touch the cave's walls, infusing them with the scorching Great Solar Energy. The walls blazed with fiery red hues, and the temperature inside the cave soared rapidly. He aimed to make Qin Wentian deeply regret his choices.

"Have you tasted despair?" Chen Wang's hand traced along the cave's stony surface as he advanced. Qin Wentian maintained a cold gaze, observing him. Chen Wang, enraged as he was, appeared even more formidable than usual, and in his current empowered state, there was no doubt that he was the top contender for first place in the Heavenly Fate Rankings.

"Die!" Qin Wentian's voice dripped with icy determination as he summoned a formidable sword tempest. The entire cave became a maelstrom of sword qi, with countless blades hurtling toward Chen Wang.

"A killing-type Formation—so you think this can handle me?" Chen Wang showed no intention of retreating. He swept his hands, employing the Great Solar Swordplay to obliterate everything in its path.

"Attack!" Qin Wentian pointed at Chen Wang, causing another surge of sword qi tempest to envelop him, ready to engulf him entirely.

"Chi, chi..." Piercing sounds filled the air, but in an instant, the sword qi tempest vanished into thin air. Two blazing red hands forcefully pushed the air currents aside, revealing Chen Wang. He now resembled a burning man, covered in fiery embers, and an Astral Soul of a Flame Giant from the 5th Heavenly Layer floated above his head.

Observing this, Qin Wentian contemplated, "Isn't this the characteristic of a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign? Chen Wang's preparations must have been complete, and he could step into Heavenly Dipper at any moment. He's practically on the verge of becoming a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign."

Undaunted, Qin Wentian continued to unleash streams of sword qi tempests. Chen Wang had fully integrated with his Astral Soul, becoming the flame giant.

"Isn't it said that this is the mark of a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign? Chen Wang's preparation must have been completed, and he's only a step away from becoming a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign even now." Qin Wentian pondered as he directed more torrents of sword qi tempest toward Chen Wang. Chen Wang effortlessly dispersed the storm of swords and reached out with his fiery palms, aiming to seize Qin Wentian. The slightest touch from those blazing hands would incinerate Qin Wentian into ashes.

Chen Wang's attack had reached the level of basic Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns. Even the hastily inscribed fourth-ranked windstorm sword tempest by Qin Wentian couldn't threaten Chen Wang's life.

"Feel the despair now," Chen Wang declared as his aura surged. All traces of Divine Inscriptions dissipated into thin air. Like a deity of flames, he slowly approached Qin Wentian.

In this pivotal moment, a third eye suddenly burst open in the center of Qin Wentian's forehead. A blinding light shot directly into Chen Wang's eyes, and an overwhelming willpower infiltrated his consciousness. Simultaneously, Qin Wentian launched a furious assault with both his palms, conjuring numerous ancient bells that hurled toward Chen Wang.

"BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!"

The chimes of these ancient bells resonated endlessly, their reverberations echoing throughout the cave. Chen Wang experienced a piercing, skull-splitting agony, and his heart pounded wildly, as if it were on the verge of detonation. Despite all this torment, he still extended his hand, striving to grasp Qin Wentian.

"Envelop!"

Qin Wentian's will emanated, forging towering barriers of sword qi that enclosed his entire body, leaving only his fiendish, icy eyes visible. He surged toward Chen Wang, disregarding the depletion of the remaining Divine Yuan Energy in his Yuanfu.

The echoes of the ancient bells persisted as the Heaven Breaking Finger thrust forward, capable of rending the heavens with a single strike. Qin Wentian's finger was further empowered by a demonic armor and the spiraling, sword-infused Divine Energy that converged at its tip.

For a moment, time seemed to halt as that singular finger drove forward.

Chen Wang's aura soared, unleashing a fiery storm that threatened to incinerate the entire cave. As the finger landed, cracks appeared on the body of the flame giant, and it bellowed in agony. Chen Wang quickly retreated, summoning his strength to thrust Qin Wentian backward and lunging toward the cave entrance. The impact from his shove slammed Qin Wentian's body brutally against the stone walls, making him feel as if his bones were about to shatter.

The sword qi barrier and his demonic armor were obliterated. Both his Demon Sovereign-aligned Yuanfu and his Heavenly Hammer-aligned Yuanfu were utterly depleted. His final Yuanfu reserves were down to just 50%—he no longer possessed the capacity for such intense combat.

Coughing up a mouthful of blood, Qin Wentian sat upright, his body in a wretched state. He felt as if he had been struck by a freight truck, yet his eyes remained as cold as ever.

After Chen Wang emerged from the cave, he reverted to his normal form. The flame giant had dissipated, leaving behind bloody wounds that stained his body red, sending shockwaves through the spectators' hearts.

"This..." Chen Wang had confidently entered the cave, but he was now severely wounded?

What had transpired inside that cave?

The members of the Great Solar Chen Clan wore deeply troubled expressions. How had Chen Wang sustained such grievous injuries? How could this have happened?

"Qin Wentian is a fourth-ranked Grandmaster," Luo He whispered, causing the members of the Chen Clan to stiffen in alarm. A fourth-ranked Divine Inscriptionist? No wonder Chen Wang had been at such a disadvantage.

The spectators watched as Chen Wang's fury seemed to reach the heavens. He ascended into the sky and unleashed a furious roar.

His voice echoed in all directions, reverberating throughout the entire formation world.

"QIN WENTIAN, IF YOU DON'T DIE, I WILL NEVER REST!"

"I, Chen Wang, am willing to form an alliance and share all dangers and benefits together. I only need someone to guard the entrance of this cave and kill Qin Wentian if he tries to escape."

A short while later, a figure appeared at this location, none other than Yang Fan from the Star-Seizing Manor, ranked #18 on the Heavenly Fate Rankings. He had long harbored a desire to eliminate Qin Wentian, and now that Chen Wang was voluntarily proposing an alliance, how could he refuse?

Yang Fan fixed his gaze on Chen Wang in the air. It was clear that Chen Wang's anger was justified, given the torment he had endured at Qin Wentian's hands.

"Qin Wentian is skilled in Divine Inscriptions, and I need to force him out. I believe his injuries are no less severe than mine, so if he leaves this cave, he will undoubtedly die," Chen Wang explained to Yang Fan. "Guard this area for me, and I will hunt down his other companions."

Seeing the blazing sun flames surrounding Chen Wang, Yang Fan knew the anger was genuine. He nodded, saying, "I will do as you say."

"Excellent. I will summon more allies to this location. Even if I can't secure first place in the ranking battle, Qin Wentian MUST DIE," Chen Wang declared coldly before vanishing from sight.

Of course, Qin Wentian heard every word. His expression remained emotionless, but a bone-chilling determination emanated from him.

He, along with Ouyang Kuangsheng, Chu Mang, and Fan Le, was partaking in this ranking battle. It was clear that Chen Wang intended to hunt down his friends to lure him out of the cave.

Currently, Qin Wentian leaned against a cave wall, surrounded by several Yuan Meteor Stones, which he used to replenish the Astral Energy in his Yuanfu. In his hand, he held a pellet, a glint of icy resolve flashing in his eyes!