Chapter 53: The Fall of a Chosen Hero

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Feng Tianyi's Relentless Assault

Feng Tianyi's War Saint Spear crackled with divine energy, radiating the power of the heavens.

"Heavenly War Saint's First Stance—Thunderous Spear Rain!"

Thousands of golden spear projections materialized in the sky, descending like divine judgment.

Lucian stood unmoving, his righteous aura shimmering with golden brilliance. The crowd held their breath—was this the end?

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Lucian's Counterattack

Lucian raised his hand.

"Celestial Barrier of the Golden Monarch!"

A radiant golden barrier appeared, absorbing the spear rain with ease. The battlefield trembled as divine and holy energies clashed.

Tianyi's eyes widened. "Impossible!"

Lucian smiled. "You rely too much on your master's techniques."

He extended his hand.

"Heavenly Tyrant's Palm!"

A colossal golden hand formed above Tianyi, crashing down with immeasurable force.

BOOM!

Tianyi coughed blood, barely stabilizing himself.

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Breaking a Chosen One's Will

Lucian walked forward, his holy presence overwhelming.

"Feng Tianyi," he said, his voice calm. "Do you know why you're losing?"

Tianyi clenched his fists. "Shut up!"

Lucian chuckled. "It's because righteousness alone is not enough."

Tianyi gritted his teeth. His will was faltering. The audience could feel it—Lucian wasn't just winning physically, but mentally breaking his opponent.

In the VIP pavilion, Lucian's harem wives watched in silence.

"This…" One of them murmured. "It reminds me of the past…"

Another clenched her fists. "He's stronger than before, but can he control himself this time?"

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System Notification

[Villain Mission Complete: Humiliate the Chosen Hero]

+10,000 Villain Points

Reward: Celestial Phoenix Bloodline (Allows resurrection once per battle, enhances flame-based techniques, and grants partial control over fate)

Lucian smirked as a fiery golden-red energy flowed into his body.

"This tournament… is just getting started."

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