Chapter 13: The Final Challenger – Rank #1 Jiang Tian!
Chapter 13: The Final Challenger – Rank #1 Jiang Tian!
The Azure Sky Sect's Grand Arena was in complete chaos.
No one could believe what had just happened.
Leon Xian had fought Qin Yue to a standstill—something no one in the sect had ever done before.
More importantly, Qin Yue had walked away.
It wasn't a loss. It wasn't a victory.
It was acknowledgment.
And that, in itself, was more shocking than anything else.
The disciples whispered among themselves.
"Qin Yue actually recognized him…?"
"She's never shown interest in anyone before!"
"This isn't just about battle anymore… something else is happening between them."
In the VIP Pavilion, the sect elders sat in silence.
Grand Elder Huang stroked his beard. "This boy… has the potential to shake the entire sect."
Elder Mo remained tense. "I don't like this. No one should be able to copy techniques this easily. There's something… unnatural about him."
Meanwhile, Jiang Tian, the Rank #1 disciple, smirked to himself.
He had been watching Leon from the beginning.
Unlike the others, he wasn't confused.
He was entertained.
Finally, he stood up, his golden robes swaying as he descended toward the arena.
The moment his feet touched the ground, the air itself seemed to vibrate.
BOOM!
A powerful shockwave spread outward, making even high-ranking disciples shudder from the sheer force of his presence.
Leon turned, meeting Jiang Tian's gaze.
The crowd gasped.
"H-Holy shit… it's him!"
"Jiang Tian is stepping in personally?!"
"The Rank #1 disciple is finally going to fight!"
Jiang Tian smiled lazily, his eyes full of amusement. "Well, well. You've made quite the mess, Leon Xian."
Leon smirked. "Just giving the people a good show."
Jiang Tian chuckled. "And what a show it's been. Crushing Bai Chen. Humiliating Feng Zhen. Copying Su Lanyi's techniques. Dominating Xu Tian. And now… standing toe-to-toe with Qin Yue?"
He tilted his head. "You've done a lot in a short time."
Leon stretched his arms, looking completely relaxed. "And now you're wondering if you should stop me."
Jiang Tian's smile widened. "Who said anything about stopping you?"
The crowd froze.
"W-What?"
"Jiang Tian… isn't angry?"
"He's actually interested in Leon?!"
Leon raised an eyebrow. "Oh? So, what? You're here to congratulate me?"
Jiang Tian laughed. "No. I'm here to see how strong you really are."
The entire sect fell silent.
Then—
BOOM!
Jiang Tian's aura erupted, golden Qi swirling around him like a roaring storm.
His presence alone felt suffocating, the weight of his power pressing down on everyone in the arena.
Leon grinned.
This… was exactly what he wanted.
The referee stepped forward, his voice steady but slightly nervous.
"Match between Leon Xian and Jiang Tian, Rank #1 disciple… begins now!"
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The Final Battle Begins!
BOOM!
Before anyone could blink—
Jiang Tian moved.
FAST.
Leon barely had time to react before a golden fist was already in front of his face!
"Shattering Sun Fist!"
BOOM!
Leon crossed his arms just in time, blocking the hit—
But the impact sent him flying backward!
CRASH!
Leon slammed into the arena wall, dust and rubble flying everywhere.
The crowd went INSANE.
"HE HIT HIM!"
"Leon actually got pushed back!"
"Jiang Tian's strength is on another level!"
Leon slowly stood up, cracking his neck. His arms felt numb, and the force of the punch still rippled through his body.
This guy… is strong.
Stronger than anyone he had faced so far.
And that excited him.
Leon wiped the dust off his robe and smirked. "Alright, now we're talking."
Jiang Tian grinned. "Oh? You're still standing? Good. That means I don't have to hold back."
BOOM!
Golden light exploded from Jiang Tian's body as his cultivation surged.
> [Jiang Tian – Rank #1]
Cultivation Realm: Core Formation (9th Layer)
Physique: Solar King Battle Physique
Techniques: Shattering Sun Fist, Golden Lotus Steps, Divine Solar Palm
Leon's eyes gleamed.
"Perfect."
He rushed forward, his Qi flaring as he prepared to copy everything.
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The Arena Erupts!
The next exchange was a blur of speed and destruction.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Leon and Jiang Tian clashed at full power, their attacks sending shockwaves through the entire sect.
Fists met fists. Qi met Qi.
Each hit shattered the ground beneath them, cracks spreading across the entire battlefield.
The watching disciples could barely keep up.
"They're moving too fast!"
"This isn't a fight… this is a war!"
"Leon is actually keeping up with Jiang Tian?!"
And then—
Ding!
> [Copy Successful!]
Solar King Battle Physique Acquired!
Shattering Sun Fist Acquired!
Golden Lotus Steps Acquired!
A torrent of golden Qi surged through Leon's veins.
His entire body glowed, his speed, strength, and durability multiplying instantly.
Jiang Tian's eyes widened slightly. "What…?"
Leon grinned. "Your turn."
BOOM!
Leon vanished.
And then—
He reappeared right behind Jiang Tian!
"Shattering Sun Fist!"
BOOM!
Leon's golden fist collided with Jiang Tian's back, sending him crashing into the ground like a meteor!
CRACK!
The arena floor shattered, a massive crater forming where Jiang Tian landed.
The sect lost their minds.
"HE KNOCKED HIM DOWN!"
"HE COPIED HIS TECHNIQUES MID-FIGHT AGAIN!"
"LEON XIAN IS A MONSTER!"
Jiang Tian slowly got up, shaking dust off his robes.
Then—
He laughed.
"HAHAHAHA!"
The crowd froze.
Leon narrowed his eyes. "Something funny?"
Jiang Tian grinned, his golden eyes burning with excitement.
"You…" he said, rolling his shoulders. "You're the first person to knock me down in a long time."
Leon smirked. "Get used to it."
Jiang Tian cracked his knuckles. "Alright then. No more playing around."
His aura exploded, and for the first time—
Leon actually felt pressure.
This… was going to be fun.