Chapter 185 - 92: Blazing Soul Life-Burning, Crazy Power Burst!

Chapter 185: Chapter 92: Blazing Soul Life-Burning, Crazy Power Burst!

CRACK...

These words made Yun Shengjie’s expression even more gloomy, but he didn’t know how to refute them.

Xu Tang had indeed gotten one thing right. Activating the Nether Abyss Dharma Eye required the participation of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

However, because Jiang Xuan had taken on the classes of Daoist Acolyte, Scripture Profound Daoist - Pavilion Master, Clear Heart Swordsman, and Qi Cultivator - Celestial Observer, his Divine Soul had always been the strongest of his three basic attributes, comparable to the Spirit Core Late Stage.

As for the issue of Magical Power, the Nether Abyss Dharma Eye could resolve it on its own by relying on its innate trait to devour Myriad Phenomena.

Only his Flesh Body had been a flaw for Jiang Xuan in the past. This was also the reason why, once his Primordial Sea Spirit Core was completed, the change in his strength had been so drastic.

Meanwhile, not far from the geniuses who were horrified by the battles on the Road of Purgatory and discussing it animatedly, Song Zhou watched the unexpected turn of events with a slight darkening of his eyes. His outstanding vision and extensive knowledge allowed him to instantly discern the reason behind Chen Qianjun’s sudden surge in strength.

"This is... a sacrifice?! No wonder Chen Qianjun has been protecting the students of the Yin Daoist School all along without suffering any backlash. While shielding them, he was simultaneously absorbing their battle intent and the Blood Qi left behind after their deaths into that Battle Banner.

"This isn’t just protection; it’s exploitation.

"During this trial, his ability to fight for so long and his current explosive burst of power rely entirely on this Battle Banner that uses his fellow disciples as sacrifices."

At this point, Song Zhou looked at Chen Chengguang and scoffed. "I’ve always heard that the Chen Family’s Chen Qianjun is open and aboveboard, but treating his fellow disciples as sacrifices and stepping over their corpses to advance... That little guy from your Chen Family isn’t as honorable as you claim."

Seeing that Jiang Xuan was about to be defeated left Song Zhou feeling rather displeased, prompting him to throw a few sarcastic remarks at Chen Chengguang. However, as soon as he spoke, Chen Chengguang sneered and retorted.

"We aren’t open and aboveboard?! Heh, how can you even say that!

"To deal with my family’s Qianjun, you banded together and changed the difficulty of the trial. I won’t even mention that.

"But on top of that, you actually sought outside help from other schools! Especially you, Song Zhou—you found more than one! When it comes to acting treacherously, we are far behind you!"

COUGH...

These words left both Song Zhou and Cheng Jin somewhat speechless, their faces flashing with embarrassment. They were indeed the ones who had resorted to underhanded tactics first, putting both of them in the wrong.

Fortunately, seeing that Chen Qianjun was on the verge of victory, Chen Chengguang didn’t press the issue relentlessly. However, he did offer a defense for his nephew.

"The other students of the Yin Daoist School were well aware that their battle intent and Blood Qi would be absorbed. Qianjun made an agreement with them beforehand—after he wins, he will give all the resources distributed by the Shenxiao Sect to the school entirely to the others, without taking a single share for himself."

Upon hearing this, Song Zhou and Cheng Jin couldn’t even bring themselves to criticize Chen Qianjun anymore.

While the three of them conversed, back on the Road of Purgatory, Chen Qianjun—who had gone into a frenzied state by burning the battle intent and Blood Qi of his fellow disciples—had crushed all obstacles in his path, charging straight until he was within arm’s reach of Jiang Xuan.

This scene brought a triumphant smile to Chen Chengguang’s face, as if victory was already in his grasp.

Song Zhou, on the other hand, shook his head in pity. However, he didn’t feel overly regretful, nor did he have any intention of blaming Jiang Xuan. In this turbulent ’three-school’ joint examination, which even involved students from the Daozi Courtyard, he was already extremely satisfied that Jiang Xuan could secure second place.

Although he was content, Jiang Xuan... refused to concede defeat!

Furthermore, he still had a trump card up his sleeve!