Staring At All In Arrogance

Staring At All In Arrogance . . .

The young man who stepped onto the platform was none other than Blaze, the personal disciple of the Purgatory Immortal King. His cultivation level matched Qin Wentian's, both being at the fifth level of Celestial Phenomenon.

Blaze was renowned for his terrifying strength, excelling in both offense and defense, but it was his eruptive power that struck fear into the hearts of his opponents. As war generals under the Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor, the Deepflame Immortal King and the Purgatory Immortal King were familiar with each other's disciples. Without a need for words, the Deepflame Immortal King had subtly urged the Purgatory Immortal King to send Blaze into combat.

From the moment Qin Wentian had appeared on the platform, the Deepflame Immortal King had been quietly influencing the Purgatory Immortal King.

Personal disciples of immortal kings were always peak-level talents.

The Deepflame Immortal King's intention was clear: he wanted Qin Wentian to be defeated or even killed in his very first battle.

However, Qin Wentian remained composed on the platform, his arms casually crossed behind his back. He fixed his gaze on the two immortal kings before him and the formidable Blaze who had just arrived.

Did the Deepflame Immortal King truly aim to assert his dominance in this initial battle?

"Not long ago, our conversation made it evident that we hold differing opinions. Everyone present heard our exchange. My decision to have Blaze, the Purgatory Immortal King's disciple, step onto the battle platform is merely to validate the truth of my words. Can your bold claims be substantiated by strength? If you lose this battle, I see no need for you to continue in the competition. Those who lack strength and dare to refute me have no right to advance," the Deepflame Immortal King declared, making no effort to conceal his intentions. His voice remained emotionless, and his tone was matter-of-fact. After all, he was the Deepflame Immortal King, a figure of great respect, and Qin Wentian's rebuttal was viewed as highly disrespectful.

"If I'm defeated, I lose all qualifications to continue? But what if I win? What will you, esteemed Deepflame Immortal King, do?" Qin Wentian responded with a cold laugh.

The Deepflame Immortal King furrowed his brow and replied icily, "If you win, it means you've won. I'll acknowledge your talent and admit to my misjudgment. What more do you want from me?"

A sardonic smile graced Qin Wentian's lips. "This is the Eastern Sage Immortal Sect, and you are a senior immortal king, a war general under the Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor. You can do as you please. Why beat around the bush? Just expel me directly. I can't resist, after all. As long as it brings you satisfaction, everything is fine."

Sarcasm laced Qin Wentian's voice as he turned and walked to the center of the platform. Blaze also took his place, radiating an overwhelming aura. An eerie purgatory demon manifested behind him, and his body was enveloped in scorching purgatory flames.

"You have no chance of victory," Blaze asserted. A thunderous rumble accompanied his transformation into a colossal lava giant, standing a hundred meters tall. He appeared as though he had emerged from the depths of Purgatory itself. The heat emanating from him was deadly, capable of killing ordinary fifth-level ascendants.

"Is that so?" Qin Wentian's response was accompanied by thunderous echoes that resonated through the arena. In an instant, his body also expanded to a towering height of 100 meters. On the ancient battle platform, an oppressive force hung heavily in the air, emanating from both participants.

A brilliant light radiated from every inch of Qin Wentian's body, as though he was undergoing a profound transformation. His entire being exuded an awe-inspiring battle aura as he activated his immortal battle art. He stood there with an imposing presence, resembling a supreme warlord, locking eyes with Blaze before him.

"Two colossal giants, their auras are incredibly powerful," the crowd marveled.

Blaze, as the personal disciple of the Purgatory Immortal King, held immense strength.

Qin Wentian, the audacious individual who had publicly challenged the Deepflame Immortal King, might be ranked #27 from Cloud Prefecture according to his medallion, but his true power would undoubtedly be unveiled in this showdown.

"You, too, have cultivated a refinement art. But is that all you can muster?" Blaze taunted with cold arrogance. His colossal form continued to expand, reaching 300 meters in height, resembling a manifestation of purgatory flames. The bloodline power within him surged, creating a blazing ring of fire that enveloped him, forming a scorching domain capable of incinerating anyone who dared to approach.

"How strong can you be? I'll undoubtedly surpass you," Qin Wentian retorted with disdain. With a resounding echo, his body also grew to a towering 300 meters. His primordial demon blood surged, and his flowing crimson hair radiated a sinister, blood-colored light.

"Very well. I want to witness your prowess," Blaze declared as he unleashed his constellation. A vast expanse of purgatory abyss materialized in the air, channeling its formidable power into him. The transformation was astonishing, as Blaze seemed to have emerged directly from the depths of actual purgatory.

"DIE!"

Blaze's fist thundered toward Qin Wentian, unleashing a devastating torrent of purgatory flames, sweeping away everything in its path.

Refusing to back down, Qin Wentian summoned his violet-gold astral soul, and the suppression constellation hovered in the sky. He retaliated with a powerful palm strike, his intent to vanquish immortals and demons alike.

Their attacks clashed in mid-air, creating a frenzied maelstrom that ravaged the surroundings. Blaze advanced with astonishing speed, closing the distance between them in a single step. Another punch followed, the purgatory flame engulfing the entire space, intent on incinerating Qin Wentian within its relentless inferno.

Qin Wentian didn't evade; he met Blaze's attack head-on. His palms emitted a radiant runic light, containing enough power to shatter the sun, moon, and constellations.

"BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!" The violent collisions sent shockwaves rippling through the crowd. The two combatants were locked in an all-out battle, ignoring their own defenses and employing the most direct means to attack each other. Each strike they delivered had the power to shake the heavens and earth, leaving the audience in awe.

"As expected of the Purgatory Immortal King's disciple. That technique appears to be the Subduing Purgatory Devil Fist, capable of subduing all within purgatory, including demons and devils. Its might grows stronger as the battle continues. However, Blaze has yet to unleash its full potential," an immortal king commented.

However, the young man's performance was undeniably exceptional as he held his own against Blaze. It became clear why he had been so confident earlier.

The Deepflame Immortal King maintained a cold, unrelenting gaze on Qin Wentian. In this moment, Blaze's aura continued to surge, intensifying with each passing moment. Every punch he delivered carried an unstoppable force, transforming into turbulent purgatory currents that obliterated everything in their path. If not for Qin Wentian's superior Heavenly Fiendgod Suppression technique, he would have succumbed long ago.

"It's time to conclude this!" Blaze bellowed, launching a barrage of punches with unparalleled force. The entire space seemed to disintegrate, replaced by a purgatorial inferno.

Yet, Qin Wentian's eyes gleamed with determination. His battle halo erupted, bathing him in an overwhelming radiance. His attack power multiplied several times over as his palms emitted a fearsome runic glow. Brilliant white candle flames danced around him as he unleashed a double-palm strike, manifesting an impregnable rampart capable of suppressing even the heavens and earth. Blaze's ferocious attacks failed to breach Qin Wentian's defense.

"ROAR!" Blaze let out a furious roar, filled with frustration. Chaotic energy swirled madly around the platform, but neither side had emerged victorious. After an extended struggle, a deafening explosion marked their separation, with both warriors standing at opposite ends of the platform, locked in a tense standoff.

"Blaze hasn't claimed victory yet?" The various immortal kings were puzzled. The 300-meter-tall Qin Wentian exuded an incredibly demonic presence at this moment, proving his extraordinary talent. Based on this battle alone, he deserved a spot among the top twenty.

"Your strength is impressive," Blaze acknowledged, his gaze heavy as he regarded Qin Wentian. He couldn't defeat his opponent despite going all out. Qin Wentian was undeniably powerful.

Qin Wentian glanced at Blaze and spoke emotionlessly, "Is that all you've got?"

Blaze's purgatory-like eyes narrowed, his gaze tinged with arrogance. How audacious were Qin Wentian's words?

"In that case, after toying with you for so long, it's time to conclude this," Qin Wentian stated calmly.

He stepped forward, causing a resounding boom to reverberate through the air. Several silhouettes of Qin Wentian materialized, each towering hundreds of meters in height. With multiple incarnations simultaneously appearing, the very heavens themselves seemed on the verge of collapse.

"GET LOST!" Qin Wentian bellowed in fury, and all his incarnations launched a coordinated assault. Giant palm imprints blotted out the skies, overwhelming in their ferocity. Blaze's face paled with dread as he felt utterly helpless against the sheer savagery of these attacks.

Had Qin Wentian truly been toying with him earlier?

Blaze screamed in madness, unleashing a deluge of purgatory light beams in a desperate counterattack. Despite his retaliation, he was eventually overwhelmed by the colossal palm imprints and the devastating might they carried.

A thunderous series of impacts echoed through the air as the relentless force propelled Blaze off the battle platform, sending him hurtling toward the direction of the immortal banquet.

With swiftness and precision, the Purgatory Immortal King extended his hand, catching his grievously injured disciple, Blaze, in mid-air. Blaze's body reverted to its normal size, but he couldn't control the involuntary convulsions that wracked him. He had been thoroughly defeated.

The crowd's eyes were fixed on Qin Wentian, their hearts surging with astonishment. This young man's strength far exceeded their expectations. His devastating attack left them wondering if anyone at the same level could challenge him.

Blaze, the disciple of the Purgatory Immortal King, had been decisively defeated.

Qin Wentian fixed his gaze on the Deepflame Immortal King, as if he intended to confront him head-on, showing no deference.

"Arrogant and disdainful. I'm curious to see how far you can go," the Deepflame Immortal King retorted with a snort.

"If I weren't intentionally singled out, I could at least advance further than your disciple," Qin Wentian responded. Then, he shifted his attention to the other participants. "Who else is willing to face me? Step forward."

"There's no need for further battles. I've been thoroughly impressed by Brother Qin's combat abilities. At the fifth level of Celestial Phenomenon, there likely isn't anyone qualified to challenge you. If everyone is required to engage in at least ten battles, you can count one as my loss," a fifth-level ascendant chimed in, one of those who had chosen to follow Qin Wentian in the Sage Devil Gorge.

"That's right, based on Brother Qin's strength, he's certain to pass this round. Consider me admitting defeat as well."

"I concede too."

One by one, fifth-level ascendants declared their surrender. Within moments, over ten individuals had directly acknowledged Qin Wentian's superiority, essentially crowning him the victor. This unexpected turn of events left the immortal kings in surprise. Was Qin Wentian really this popular?

If that were the case, it seemed highly unlikely that any other participants would dare challenge him.

Among those at the fifth level of Celestial Phenomenon, only Su Feng, Lu Changyun, and a few others wore unsightly expressions. Previously, they had believed that those who followed Qin Wentian were foolishly courting death. However, after witnessing Qin Wentian's formidable combat skills and realizing he had the capacity to protect his followers, they no longer had any confidence in their ability to defeat him.