Chapter 3580, "Intentional Creation of Realm"

"Congratulations to Lin Chen for successfully advancing to the top four!"
"Xuanyuan Saint Lord exclaimed loudly, and the voice of the audience echoed through the heavens and earth."
"Unbelievable, this centennial celebration actually has two newcomers breaking into the top four, which has never happened in previous centennial celebrations, enough to go down in history."
Lin Chen did not feel proud or relaxed about this. Ever since he witnessed Ling Yu's abilities, Lin Chen has not seen Ling Yu as a rival. The opponent he really wants to challenge is Jian Changge.
Due to the enthusiasm of the audience, the Holy Lord Xuanyuan announced the start of the top four battle.
"Please welcome the top four players to the stage for the draw!" Surprisingly, the Holy Lord Xuanyuan came down to the stage and personally drew jade lots for the top four players.
玉签，为天地组。
At this moment...
四强选手就位，剑长歌与林辰相视一眼，彼此皆是眼含战意。
场下看众也是激动万分，自林辰强势挫败灵羽，现在最期待的就是看到林辰与剑长歌一战了，而且两者皆为剑修者。
Immediately, the top four contestants finished the drawing lots and bowed respectfully to Xuan Yuan Sheng Zun.
Activating his jade token, Lin Chen drew the character "earth".
"If none of you require any rest, then I will announce the start of the next round of the qualifying match," Xuan Yuan Sheng Zun said with a slight smile.
Everyone had no objections and couldn't wait any longer.
"Very well, then I announce that the battle of the top four officially begins. Please welcome the participants from the Tianzi Group!" said Xuan Yuan Saint Lord before leaving the platform.
Next, Lin Chen and Long Yue each stepped back.
"Long Yue sister..." Lin Chen felt embarrassed, he had run into Long Yue as his opponent.
"Are you scared?" Long Yue smiled cunningly.
"Scared... be gentle when you attack later, sister." Lin Chen secretly wiped away his sweat.
In front of the platform, Sword Changge and Zi Shuang remained.
"Junior sister, please..." Sword Changge's tone was indifferent.
"To think that the opponent in Senior brother's heart is not me, then I also don't want to spoil Senior brother's interest, so I forfeit." Zi Shuang forced a smile and turned around, unexpectedly leaving the platform.
Abstention!?
The crowd was stunned. They were looking forward to the showdown between the top three martial artists, but unexpectedly Zi Shuang directly abstained.
“……”
Lin Chen was also speechless. Now he had to face Long Yue directly.
"It's so boring, Senior Sister Zishuang actually chose to abstain."
"It's okay, there's still the next group."
"That's true, even the goddess Long Yue didn't give it her all, so the battle between these two new powerful fighters is also something to look forward to."
……
Everyone is full of expectations.
Little do they know, just as Lin Chen was about to take the stage, Long Yue suddenly shouted, "I forfeit as well!"
Forfeit?
Another forfeit?
The whole venue was confused. The usually aggressive Goddess Long Yue unexpectedly chose to forfeit decisively.
Sincerely doubt if these two newcomers are in cahoots?
Jian Changge was taken aback, it seems that she can save the effort and directly engage in a battle with Lin Chen.
Xuanyuan Shengzun was also helpless, the previous Centennial Grand Ceremony has never had a situation where both candidates in the top four withdrew at the same time.
However, coincidentally, everyone is now looking forward to the ultimate showdown between Lin Chen and Jian Changge, two extraordinary talents, so let's skip the process.
"We deeply regret the withdrawal of the two participants, but we also congratulate Lin Chen and Jian Changge on their successful advancement," said Xuan Yuan Shengzun, both helpless and full of anticipation. "Now, please let the two participants bring us the final showdown!"
Immediately, Lin Chen and Jian Changge entered the arena at the same time.
"Although two contestants withdrew from the top four battle, isn't the duel between Senior Brother Changge and Junior Brother Lin Chen exactly what we are most looking forward to?"
"Yes, it's really exciting and thrilling!"
"Both of you are rare and extraordinary talents of all time. Regardless of the outcome, we will gain great insights from you!"
However, Lin Chen junior brother should not abstain again, right?
……
The atmosphere in the audience instantly soared.
When he saw Lin Chen, Jian Changge's cold face unexpectedly squeezed out a smile: "Junior Brother Lin Chen, although we have just met, I have been looking forward to having you as my opponent since you made a move. Fortunately, you didn't disappoint me."
Lin Chen was surprised and honored, bowing in thanks: "To be favored by senior brother, to receive your recognition, it is truly an overwhelming and deeply honored experience for me."
"Is that so? Then you must give it your all," Sword Changge said with a smile.
"Yes! I will do my best, fight with all my strength, and not let down the appreciation of Senior Brother!" Lin Chen's battle intent exploded, and he had a great impression of Sword Changge. This is what it means to have the demeanor and magnanimity of a strong person.
"It's unbelievable, the usually cold and indifferent Senior Changge actually smiled at Junior Linchen."
"It's evident that Senior Changge values Junior Linchen as a formidable opponent."
"Regardless of the outcome, receiving the recognition and approval from Senior Changge is an unparalleled honor for Junior Linchen."
……
Seeing how highly Senior Changge values Linchen, everyone is also filled with anticipation.
The high-level officials of the Holy Palace are also fully focused and extremely concerned about this epic battle of divine talents.
Whoosh!~
Jian Changge brandished his long sword and said, "The name of the sword is Tai Xuan!"
Lin Chen returned the gesture with his sword and said, "The name of the sword is Star Source!"
In an instant, two invisible sword auras formed a powerful atmosphere, seemingly isolating an area from the heavens and the earth.
Whoosh!~
The sound of swords breaking through the air, two figures disappeared into thin air.
In an instant!
The void cracked open, two residual images overlapped, unharmed by each other.
"So fast!"
"Unbelievable, Lin Chen junior actually caught Chang Ge senior's attack!"
"Is Lin Chen junior really just a newcomer? It's too discouraging."
"Is this the true strength that Lin Chen junior has been hiding? It seems that Ling Yu did not lose unjustly!"
……
The whole scene was shocked and unbelievable.
"Supreme Sword Way!"
The senior leaders also felt shocked, clearly both of them had comprehended the Supreme Sword Way.
Jian Changge was overjoyed and praised with a smile: "Just as I expected, Junior Brother Lin has indeed comprehended the Supreme Sword Way. In the Holy Palace for so many years, besides my Master and the elders of the Holy Palace, you are the only opponent I deem worthy of a battle!"
"Senior brother is the only target I want to challenge so far!" Lin Chen's fighting spirit was high.
"Then it depends on your strength!" Sword Changge smiled.
Taixuan Thunder!
Jian Changge wields his sword with thunderous might, concealing immense power within his form, yet unleashing the full force of his divine lightning.
Whoosh!~
The residual thunder tears through the air, accompanied by an invisible, terrifying force that distorts the void as it rapidly bears down on Lin Chen.
Oh star!
Sword as swift as a shooting star, with a magnificent sword technique, hidden power, and even greater strength.
The way of the sword is simplicity, the sharpness is supreme, this is the supreme sword path.
Whoosh! Whoosh!~
The remnants of sword aura filled the sky, intertwined and chaotic, making it difficult to discern the true form.
To Lin Chen and the others at this level of sword realm, their sharpness lies in their simplicity, without any frills.
However, everyone was utterly confused, as they couldn't even see the figures of the two individuals fighting, let alone perceive their presence. They only knew that waves of daunting invisible sword energy permeated the air.
Purple Frost's face was full of shock, lamenting, "Both are monstrous..."
"Qiankun Palace Master, Lin Chen is a disciple of your Kunlun Palace. What are your insights on this duel?" Xuan Yuan Holy Lord asked with a smile.
"As for the cultivation of swordsmanship, both are evenly matched, but if it comes to power, Lin Chen is slightly lacking. However, the terrifying aspect of Lin Chen lies in his potential." The Qiankun Saint Lord narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke reasonably, "If Lin Chen has a breakthrough during the process, the result is hard to say."
Yes, Jian Changge also realized the problem of Lin Chen's inadequate strength, so he always kept some strength.
Whoosh! Whoosh!~
Sword qi is rampant, residual images are invisible.
Jian Changge intentionally applies pressure, every sword is sharp and intimidating.
Lin Chen knew that his strength was insufficient, and could only rely on his strong battle physique to withstand the powerful sword strikes of Jian Changge with great difficulty.
Dang~
Another round of confrontation, the mighty and domineering Thunder Sword Qi of the Tai Xuan God Thunder rolled and fiercely impacted Lin Chen's physical and spiritual bloodline.
"Hmm!"
Lin Chen's divine form was shaken and his blood and energy were surging. Waves of Tai Xuan divine thunder and sword qi surged through his body, but Lin Chen did not feel any malicious intent.
On the contrary, under the tempering of the Tai Xuan divine thunder and sword qi, Lin Chen's divine form and bloodline were passively tempered.
"Senior brother..."
Lin Chen was stunned, as he could sense that Sword Changge seemed to intend to cultivate him.
Sword Changge did not respond, and his sword moves became even more fierce.
Bang! Bang!~
Divine thunder roared, and Sword Qi tore through the air.
Lin Chensen resists the onslaught, rapidly mobilizing the power of the starry divine aura, refining the surging Tai Xuan divine thunder sword qi.
After all, the Tai Xuan divine thunder sword qi is extremely powerful, greatly enhancing Lin Chen's starry divine aura. In addition, Lin Chen himself has been refined by the chaotic spirit source, concealing infinite potential.
So...
As the two fought fiercely, Lin Chen's cultivation and combat strength were passively enhanced, and his swordsmanship became even more domineering and sharp.
"Junior Brother Lin Chen is truly amazing, actually being able to spar with Senior Brother Chang Ge for such a long time without showing signs of defeat."
"You can still feel the gap."
"There is a gap, but as a newcomer, Lin Chen junior can spar with Chang Ge senior for so long. This is enough to kill all the geniuses of the three major holy palaces!"
"Indeed, Lin Chen is just a newcomer with a relatively short cultivation time. If we wait another hundred years, it's possible that even Senior Chang Ge may not be able to suppress Lin Chen anymore."
……
The crowd sighed, deeply shocked.
This confrontation can no longer be judged by victory or defeat.
Until...
After prolonged clashes, Lin Chen has absorbed the powerful spiritual source from Ling Yu and further strengthened his essence, bloodline, and star-source holy energy through the tempering of the Tai Xuan Divine Thunder Sword Qi. They have now reached their peak.
Bang!~
Sword qi surged, Lin Chen absorbed the power of the Tai Xuan Divine Thunder Sword Qi.
Finally, potential is ignited.
"Break!"
Lin Chen's body trembled, emitting a powerful aura.
Breakthrough!
Level Nine Realm!
The sky is filled with glittering and magnificent light, Lin Chen seems to have undergone a rebirth, with his power surging.
He broke through!?
The whole scene is stunned, and there is silence.
Looking at the awe-inspiring Lin Chen in front of them, it's like the gods in their hearts.
Ling Chen was overjoyed and gratefully thanked: "Thank you, Senior Brother, for your help. I am truly grateful."
"No need to thank me, I just didn't want to take advantage of you. Besides, your breakthrough is ultimately due to your talent and ability. I only added a little fuel to the fire." Jian Chang Ge said with a smile full of fighting spirit: "Now, you and I can finally have a good fight!"
"Thank you, senior brother, I will never let you down!"
Lin Chen's sword technique changed dramatically. After breaking through the Ninth Heaven Realm, it actually made Sword Changge feel some pressure.