But the words had already been spoken. He could only steel himself and look at Chen Ping with a hint of provocation. “What? Are you afraid? If you are afraid, admit defeat now and confess that your earlier success was mere luck. It is not too late!”
The Sect Master Lie Tian also looked at Chen Ping and said gravely, “Young friend Chen, Elder Yu Sha spoke only in a moment of anger. You have already broken the Three Talents Beast Soul Array. Your strength is proven.”
“The one million immortal stones will be presented to you immediately, and the position of supreme elder awaits you. This Myriad Beasts God-Slaying Array is extraordinarily dangerous. It is no child’s play. There is no need to force yourself.”
Everyone believed Chen Ping would take this opportunity to step down.
After all, he had already proved himself and gained sufficient rewards and respect. There was no need to risk further danger.
However, Chen Ping’s reaction once again exceeded everyone’s expectations.
He seemed not to hear the Sect Master Lie Tian’s dissuasion, nor to heed the anxious voice transmissions from Shi Yan and Ying Wu. He did not even glance at Elder Yu Sha’s provocative gaze.
His eyes turned towards the deeper part of the Myriad Beast Altar, where a stronger energy seemed to be stirring.
The corners of his mouth curved once more into that barely perceptible arc, carrying a faint trace of… interest?
“Myriad Beasts God-Slaying Array?” he repeated softly, then nodded. His tone remained flat, yet it carried a confidence that made hearts tremble.
“It sounds somewhat interesting. Then… let it be that one.”
The crowd: “…!!!”
Mad!
This person was absolutely mad!
That was the only thought in the minds of all the Myriad Beast Sect disciples at that moment.
He had actually agreed! He was going to challenge the terrifying Myriad Beasts God-Slaying Array!
After a brief moment of stunned disbelief, Elder Yu Sha felt a surge of wild joy and ruthlessness.
Boy, you are courting death yourself! He immediately cupped his hands towards the Sect Master Lie Tian. “Sect Master! This youth is utterly arrogant and dares to belittle our sect’s foundational battle array! Please permit the activation of the Myriad Beasts God-Slaying Array. Let him learn what it means to know the immensity of heaven and earth!”
The Sect Master Lie Tian gazed deeply at Chen Ping. In Chen Ping’s eyes, he saw no trace of madness or fear, only a profound, bottomless calm and indifference.
His heart shook. Finally, he nodded slowly.
“Approved!”
With the command issued, the entire Myriad Beast Sect mobilised.
Nine core disciples with profound auras, each at least at the fourth-grade Heavenly Immortal realm, swiftly entered the field and took their positions in mysterious formations.
Their expressions were solemn. Clearly, they knew the gravity of this array.
As they simultaneously activated their secret techniques, nine beast soul phantoms, far larger, more solid, and more ferocious than those of the previous Three Talents Beast Soul Array, roared into the sky!
Dragon, tiger, lion, phoenix, python, eagle, bear, wolf, tortoise! Nine powerful ancient beast soul phantoms circled and intertwined, drawing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into a frenzied convergence!
In an instant, wind and clouds shifted above the Myriad Beast Altar. A massive light dome suddenly formed, covering the entire arena.
Within the dome, myriad beasts roared, murderous aura soared to the heavens. The invisible pressure, like Mount Tai bearing down, made even the disciples watching from outside the barrier breathe rapidly and feel their minds sway!
This was the true foundation of the Myriad Beast Sect!
A powerful battle array capable of slaying gods across realms!
One of the disciples at the array’s pivot looked at Chen Ping, who still stood calmly within, and said gravely, “Fellow cultivator, this array is perilous. It is not too late to admit defeat and withdraw now!”
Outside the array, Elder Yu Sha sneered repeatedly, as if he could already see Chen Ping torn to pieces by the myriad beasts.
Chen Ping raised his head, gazing at the nine ferocious roaring beast souls in the sky and feeling the terrifying pressure that would make even a sixth-grade Heavenly Immortal tremble with fear. Finally, he nodded lightly.
“This, at least, looks a bit more like it.”
The moment his words fell, he moved.
No longer underestimating his opponents as before, this time the Dragon-Slaying Sword let out a clear dragon’s cry and flew into his hand of its own accord.
Sword in hand, Chen Ping’s entire aura abruptly changed!
The previous ordinariness vanished in an instant, replaced by a supreme sword intent that seemed capable of cleaving the firmament and looking down upon the world!
He himself appeared to transform into an unsheathed divine sword, its edge fully revealed, its cold light chilling the nine provinces!
