Gao Wu: From Martial Arts Student to Star Emperor

Chapter 645 The Final Battle Begins

Chen Lie cupped his hands in greeting and quietly retreated behind the crowd.

At this moment, Chen Lie was extremely shocked.

Because he discovered a secret: the mental energy frequency of Xie Ziyuan, the representative of this Aurora Star, was exactly the same as that of the female star bandit leader when Chen Lie was robbed by star bandits during his enrollment at Starry Sky University.

This means that the representative of Aurora Star is actually that female star, Fei.

The mental energy frequency of a Divine Sense Master is fixed, just like the Blue Star Citizen; it's impossible for two to be exactly the same.

Only Chen Lie, who cultivated the "Lingguang Divine Refinement Chapter", could perceive the mental energy frequency of a Divine Sense Master with his subtle divine sense.

The female star had been in close contact with him using her spiritual power, so Chen Lie was able to make a judgment instantly.

Why is Aurora Star so chaotic?

How did a space bandit rise to such a high position? And even represent Aurora Star in the formation of such a sensitive interstellar council by the Interstellar Alliance?

At this moment, the official's voice rang out, "Identity verification complete. All participants, please enter and prepare!"

The battle will begin precisely at 4:45 AM!

Under the instructions of the officials, everyone from the Four Star Regions left the mountaintop and came to the waiting area of ​​the Duel Arena in Death Ridge.

Wang Shou arrived in front of everyone in the waiting area next to the dueling arena.

"Dear students, our opponent this time is the Western Star Region, which is the second strongest planet in the Four Star Regions overall."

Once the battle begins, everyone must immediately unleash their combined martial arts techniques and Heavenly Stem Battle Formation to form an array and deal with the opponents from the Western Star Region.

If the formation is broken, then everyone should follow Chen Lie's command to fight the enemy. The rest is up to you!

"clear!"

Several people from the Eastern Star Region responded in unison.

At the location of the contestants in the Southern Star Region, Qi Tai, the leader, and Qi Donglin, among others, began to discuss the matter.

"Yesterday, all four of our star regions, except for the Northern Star Region, entered the Death Ridge for advance reconnaissance."

Therefore, our opponents are nothing to fear. Dong Lin, which do you think is stronger, the Eastern Star Region or the Western Star Region?

Qi Tai asked Qi Donglin.

"Uncle, I think the overall strength of the Western Star Region should be stronger," Qi Donglin said.

Qi Tai was silent for a moment, then said, "The paper tokens you obtained to enter Death Ridge the day before yesterday were all from Princess Chengning of the Holy Martial Dynasty. You should have had contact with Chen Lie of Blue Star. Do you think you can handle him?"

Qi Donglin said confidently, "His martial arts are nothing special. Even if he is a genius, he is a year behind me and his strength is definitely not as good as mine."

This person is rather strange. Yesterday, at Princess Chengning's place, he was the first to overcome her difficulties and obtain the pass to Death Ridge.

"Okay, let me ask you a different question. Who do you think is easier to deal with, Tang Xiaowen from the Western Star Region or Chen Lie from the Eastern Star Region?" Qi Tai asked.

"In terms of martial arts skill alone, Tang Xiaowen is superior, but it is said that Chen Lie is proficient in mental techniques, which is unknown to me."

I can definitely handle Tang Xiaowen, but it will take some effort.

"Chen Lie, if we don't consider mental strength, I can defeat him within twenty moves at most. But if we take mental strength into account, I can't guarantee it."

"That means Chen Lie from the Eastern Star Region is even more troublesome!" Qi Tai murmured.

At this moment, Ji Yuyan said, "Dean Qi, didn't you prepare jade talismans to resist spiritual power for us? What are we afraid of Chen Lie for?"

"Those jade talismans can resist most mental attacks, but did you hear what the representative from Aurora Star just said?"

Chen Lie of the Eastern Star Region possesses spiritual talent no less than the most outstanding genius of Aurora Star. That jade talisman is not omnipotent, so we must keep a backup plan.

Since you're not confident in dealing with the Eastern Star Region, you can't let it come to us and become our opponent.

After Qi Tai finished speaking, he went to the location of the Western Star Region.

The leader of the Western Star Region was an elderly man who looked to be over eighty years old.

Qi Tai knew that this was a tenth-level martial artist from Jurong Star who had not appeared in public for a long time. His name was Peng Zhongshi, and he was one of the two leaders of the Western Star Region. Because he had injured his source in a battle more than ten years ago, his lifespan was not long.

Although he is only in his seventies, his body has aged to the point of being over 150 years old.

Although he was a tenth-level martial artist, he was only slightly stronger than a ninth-level peak grandmaster in his prime.

When he was young, Qi Tai even visited him on the Western Star Region's Giant Fusion Star.

When Peng Zhongshi saw Qi Tai approaching, he asked in a deep voice, "What are you doing here?"

"Senior Peng, I have come here with good intentions, but there is something I would like to remind you of."

The white-haired and bearded Master Peng of Jurong Star said calmly, "Just say what you need to say!"

"Senior Peng, in order for your Western Star Region to win the battle against the Eastern Star Region, I have prepared some things for you—"

—”

"What do you mean?"

Peng Zhongshi frowned.

Qi Tai then recounted the matter to Master Peng and presented him with ten jade talismans.

"Senior Peng, this time the Eastern Star Region has produced an extraordinary genius in mental power."

When I was young, I received your guidance during a martial arts exchange on Jurong Star. These ten jade talismans can protect the participants in the Western Star Region from most mental attacks. Consider this my belated gratitude.

Peng Zhongshi said, "I think your Southern Star Region is not confident in dealing with the Eastern Star Region, and wants to use us to eliminate the Eastern Star Region from the game."

"Senior Peng, we do not deny that we have this idea, but it is exactly what you need, isn't it?"

I also watched the battle between Blue Star and Wood Origin Star, the permanent council member stars. Chen Lie from Blue Star already possessed terrifying mental strength back then, which was impossible for other martial artists of the same generation to resist. Now, he is probably even more powerful than before. Without these ten jade talismans, your Western Star Region will have a very difficult time winning.”

After a moment of silence, Master Peng said, "Keep the jade talisman; consider it a favor that Jurong Star owes you."

Qi Tai put down all ten jade talismans, then bowed and took his leave.

With a Heavenly-level consciousness ranking so high on the Consciousness Ranking, Chen Lie of Lanxing is almost equivalent to a martial artist who has opened the Upper Divine Aperture in the Qi and Blood stage in terms of spiritual power, creating a huge gap between him and the geniuses of the Four Star Regions.

"Sigh—why wasn't such a genius born on Langya Star?"

Qi Tai shook his head and sighed.

Time passed second by second, and the mountains and ridges surrounding the Deadly Ridge battleground were already crowded with people.

At this moment, at least tens of thousands of young martial artists from Beimang Star have entered Jue Ming Ridge, awaiting the start of the war in the four star regions.

Just then, a grand procession entered Deadly Ridge.

The crowd immediately cheered.

"Is that Princess Chengning? Princess Chengning actually came to watch the battle in the four peripheral star regions?"

"Yes, Princess Chengning shouldn't be interested in such trivial matters!"

"Not only Princess Chengning, but it seems Princess Shaokang has also come!"

Amidst a cacophony of voices, the ceremonial frame arrived at the only mountain peak guarded by guards and devoid of spectators at the edge of the Deadly Ridge battleground.

In the middle of the ceremonial frame, Princess Qin Zhenkui of Chengning suddenly stopped and looked at the location of the Eastern Star Region with an icy expression.

"Elder sister, what are you looking at?"

Princess Qin Zhenling, who was accompanying them, asked.

"An arrogant and conceited madman," Qin Zhenkui said coldly.

"Is this the person who injured your eight-star pet beast yesterday?" Qin Zhenling asked.

Qin Zhenkui hummed in agreement.

The group followed the ceremonial palanquin to the mountain peak, which was heavily guarded.

Qin Zhenkui looked at Yun Youyou: "Sister Yun, I am truly sorry that I have not been able to entertain you properly since you came all the way from the Moyun Star Region."

The diagrams of true qi circulation drawn by the martial arts students of the Holy Martial Arts Academy were only in their first edition. Due to the tight schedule on the day of the martial arts exchange meeting, the parchment they submitted must have had many omissions.

But the second version will definitely be the result of careful consideration and deliberation. Once all the drafts are submitted today, you can view them one by one.

Yun Youyou hummed in agreement: "It's alright, I have time!"

Qin Zhenkui said, "But Sister Yun, your talent is already the best in the Moyun Star Region. Would it be useful to have these martial arts students help you deduce and predict the route of true qi circulation?"

These people are definitely less talented than you, so they probably won't be of much help to you, right?

Yun Youyou simply said, "Actually, I already have a plan in mind. I don't expect anyone to help me. I just want to see what other people think. Maybe they can give me a clue."

"I see. Sister Yun, don't worry. When I was cultivating the Divine Aperture in the Moyun Starfield, I received a lot of help from you. This time, I will definitely help you with all my might. I have friends on Canglong Star and Blood God Star, and I can also introduce you to them and seek their help."

"Thank you very much then." Yun Youyou nodded slightly.

Qin Zhenkui smiled and said, "Beimang Star is dull and boring, unlike Tianyi Star in your Moyun Star Region. Recently, our Canglan Star Region is going to form the 19th Legion Interstellar Alliance, which will be formed by the twenty-eight stars of the four most barren star regions."

Today, the Holy Envoy has ordered a battle to seize control of the four star regions, overseen by three stars. The battle is for command of the 19th Legion of the Interstellar Alliance.

We're fine anyway, and although it's a small matter, we just wanted to show you around.

"The battle for the four star regions is no small matter," Yun Youyou said.

"Our four-sided star field is quite different from your Moyun star field. Although there are 28 life-bearing planets, they are all planets with poor martial arts."

"So how will this competition be conducted?"

"Ten people from each of the four star regions, all under the age of 20 and below the fifth-order Qi Control Realm, will participate in a group battle. The winning side will be able to command this new interstellar coalition," Qin Zhenkui said.

"Then this will be a grand martial arts event!"

Yun Youyou's gaze turned to the battleground inside the Death Ridge.

Soon, it was 7:45 AM, and there was still a quarter of an hour before the decisive battle officially began.

The guards outside Deadly Ridge closed the passage to Deadly Ridge, and entry and exit from the battleground became prohibited.

At the edge of the dueling arena, led by Chen Lie, the ten participants from the Eastern Star Region had all adjusted to their best combat state, ready to face the upcoming battle.

The Western Star Region ranks second in overall martial arts strength among the four star regions, but top-level battles are not closely related to overall strength.

Just then, the weather at Death Ridge began to change, transforming from extreme cold to a sudden raging storm.

A sudden gust of wind, carrying sand and gravel, created a superstorm.

"The celestial phenomena have changed!"

Among the crowd in the Eastern Star Region, Zhu Jingxuan, the Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, spoke.

"Brother Chen, I heard from a friend in Beimangxing that this kind of celestial phenomenon at Jueming Ridge is the most troublesome. The storm will grow stronger and stronger, and at its strongest, it can even directly tear apart the stone ridge. I'm afraid our Heavenly Stem Battle Formation Technique will be affected."

Chen Lie carefully observed the storm raging in the arena and said, "Don't worry, the opponent must have also practiced the battle formation combined attack technique. We will be affected, and the opponent will not be spared either."

It's not too late to formulate a battle plan after we're on the battlefield.

Zhu Jingxuan nodded.

A quarter of an hour passed, and the time for the battle to begin arrived at 7:45 AM.

Above the Deadly Ridge, a beam of white light suddenly shone down from the medium-sized satellite's telescope.

An official from the Holy Martial Dynasty arrived at Hengling, the battlefield of Jue Ming Ridge.

"The fourth quarter of the hour has arrived, and the decisive battle in the four star regions begins."

This decisive battle: East Star Region versus West Star Region.

The Southern Star Region versus the Northern Star Region.

With the Hengling Ridge at my feet as the boundary in the center of the battleground, the area east of the Hengling Ridge is the battlefield between the Eastern Star Region and the Western Star Region.

West of Hengling lies the battlefield between the Southern and Northern Star Regions.

Both sides are fighting simultaneously and neither side may cross the boundary.

"Now, participants from the four star regions, please enter the arena. After three drumbeats, the duel will officially begin!"

As soon as the official from the Holy Martial Dynasty finished speaking, the ten participants from the Eastern Star Region—Chen Lie, Ning Fan, Pei Naiqing, Zhu Jingxuan, Zhu Jingxi, Xiao Sheng, Meng Qingwan, Zhang Yingxue, You Mingyue, and He Zhen—arrived at the battlefield east of Hengling.

At the same time, Tang Xiaowen, Mu Yunsheng, Guang Hengze, Jing Zhao, Wang Xulong, Chen Lili, Xuan Minghua, Cheng Mengqing, Wu Yan, and Wen Ning, the ten participants from the Western Star Region, also walked away from the opposite side.

The two competitors walked towards each other and stopped just a few dozen meters apart in the middle of the battleground.

Tang Xiaowen is from Jurong Star in the Western Star Region. He is the absolute number one among the many participants in the Western Star Region and is responsible for leading this battle.

He glanced back at everyone and said, "Everyone, immediately activate the jade talisman that Elder Peng just gave us. The jade talisman has a time limit; its energy will gradually weaken after twenty minutes."

We must strive to defeat the Eastern Star Region within twenty minutes.

"clear!"

"Heavenly Stems Combined Attack Formation, let's form the array!"

Under Chen Lie's command, the members of the Eastern Star Region camp immediately formed the "Heavenly Stems Combined Attack Formation".

"Chen Lie presides over the C position." Once the formation is complete, the power of the ten people is combined, and each person in the ten positions can share a portion of the power of the others.

The audience from North Star around the battle arena immediately fell silent.

"It's about to begin!"

"I wonder how strong these people from the outer star regions are, and how far inferior they are to the warriors of our North Star."

"I'm afraid it's about the same. These people were handpicked from among thousands by the Four Star Regions. If they can't compare to the geniuses of Beimang Star, are they really inferior to the ordinary people of Beimang Star?"

On the summit of the eastern main peak of Death Ridge, the Holy Martial Crown Prince, who was in charge of the battle, ordered the officials beside him: "Beat the drums!"

Bar!"

"yes!"

The officials immediately shouted, "Beat the drums!"