Chapter 21 to 22: The Art Has Reached the Divine
on, it's impossible to avoid suspicion when one has connections with numerous martial arts sects.If he were in Qin Shi Huang's position, he would also be suspicious of such a person."My current streng...In the middle of the mountains of Zhúzōng, there is a vast platform.
In the center of the platform, there was a raised platform made of an unknown material.
Gods assemble!
The platform built by the divine king of the Zhongshan clan with great skill, on the surface it appeared to be only three zhang in diameter, but secretly within it concealed heaven and earth.
In the past, if there was a dispute among disciples of the Zhuzong sect, they would use the Zhoushen Ring to resolve it.
Of course.
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Not everyone is qualified to enter the God's Arena.
The so-called gods.
As its name suggests.
Only those who have reached the realm of gods can set foot in this place.
"The last time I opened the God's Arena was probably over ten years ago, wasn't it"
That's right, the Divine Hall usually wouldn't be easily opened, only those direct disciples would have the qualifications to step foot here.
"I heard that this challenge isn't easy. Some strong contenders tried to approach Brother Qiu, but they were all stopped by Elder Xia. It seems like Elder Xia is protecting Brother Qiu."
"Hiss, Elder Xia—"
As the disciples of the Candle Sect whispered among themselves in secret, many of them paled slightly upon hearing the name Zhong Shanxia.
Zhongshan Summer!
Although he wasn't highly ranked among the elders,
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But.
When it comes to ability, he has always been shrouded in mystery.
That can be said.
Among the many elders of the Candle Sect, anyone who mentioned Xia Zhanshan would inevitably show some apprehension. As a result, Xia Zhanshan had developed a mysterious aura of authority among his disciples.
In front of the Gods' Arena, there were rows of empty seats.
Only those who are high-ranking officials in the Zhu Zong have the qualifications to sit in that position.
The gods are not like others.
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But whenever the God's Arena is opened, there will be elders overseeing it to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
That's all for this matter.
The space fluctuated slightly, and a powerful figure suddenly appeared above the void.
One!
Two!
Three!
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When the eight elders appeared, all the disciples' faces changed again.
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Eight elders!
In the past, when the gods held competitions, at most only one or two elders would come, and there wouldn't be more than three.
It's quite rare for eight elders to come directly like this.
Now.
Another powerful being arrived, stepping onto an empty spot.
Upon seeing the arrival.
Not only did the many disciples' faces change slightly, but also the arriving elders' expressions shifted.
"Elder Xia has arrived."
"Hmm."
Zhong Shanxia looked at the several elders and nodded slightly, as if acknowledging their presence.
Then.
He also said nothing, then cast his gaze upon the God-Fighting Platform.
"Hmph!"
When the Elder Four saw this, he couldn't help but let out a cold snort. He still remembered how he had been threatened by the other party not long ago and had to retreat temporarily.
Although this matter did not spread.
But in his heart, it was still a humiliation.
Nine elders!
Therefore.
> There are already nine elders who have come.
Seeing this scene, many disciples secretly sent messages to spread the word.
Meanwhile.
Some disciples who didn't want to come, rushed over as soon as they got the news.
After all, it's the Godly Arena that could attract nine elders, so it's definitely not comparable to other Godly Arenas.
Come and have a look.
In the end, it's not a loss.
Time flies.
More and more disciples of the Zhūshén Sect gathered around the Zhūshén Lèi, even some direct disciples came out temporarily to watch the battle at Zhūshén Lèi.
“Zhong Shan Chou is quite arrogant, wanting to fight two by himself. Although Zhong Shan Sheng and Zhong Shan Ping are not as strong individually, they're not easy to mess with either. If he gets beaten to death on the Altar of the Gods, that would be interesting!”
A young man in crimson attire, his eyes shadowed, stared at the empty Divine Arena.
On hearing this.
A young man turned his head to look at the other person, a faint smile playing on his lips: "It seems Yan Qinchuan has quite a few opinions about Chou Qinchuan"
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"He was just too arrogant."
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Zhong Shan Yan simply glanced at the young man who was speaking, without explaining anything.
The other party is also a direct disciple.
Every transmission has a certain amount of power behind it, and under normal circumstances, there is no need to offend it.
But Zhong Shanqiu was different.
The powerful figure behind the opponent has fallen.
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Last time its statue collapsed, the part of the Green Cicada clan's faith that should have fallen into my hands.
However.
Yet Zhong Shanqiu ultimately returned safe and sound, causing his own faith to fall through.
Thus, it will be.
Zhong Shan Yan was naturally very dissatisfied with him in his heart.
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Now, he only hoped that Zhong Shanchou would be killed by the other two disciples on the Divine Gods Arena. That way, he would have a chance to take over part of that faith.
Turning to other disciples.
There aren't many people who can actually compete with you for that belief.
As long as you put in a little effort, basically everything will be fine.
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"Uncle Ping has arrived!"
Suddenly, a disciple spoke loudly. Hearing this, the other disciples all looked in the direction of the voice and saw two great direct disciples coming together.
To be a direct disciple is extraordinary in itself.
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Therefore.
Although the two didn't speak, the aura they exuded was enough to impress the other disciples.
However.
As for the surrounding voices, neither Zhongshan Sheng nor Zhongshan Ping opened their mouths to say anything. They didn't have a single expression on their faces and walked straight onto the Divine General Stage.
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Looking at the two people on the stage, the elders in the elder's seat had a fluctuation in their eyes.
“Zhong Shan's aura seems a little unusual, could it be that he's about to enter the fourth level of the Divine Realm”
The third level of the Divine Realm and the fourth level, seem to only have a small gap in realm.
But in fact, the third level of the Divine Realm only belongs to the initial stage, while the fourth level belongs to the middle stage. The difference between the two is not just a small realm, but also a gap in rank.
That's all.
The gap is a bit bigger than the usual small realms of understanding.
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"Haha, Sheng'er hasn't broken through to the fourth level of the Divine Realm yet, but it won't be long. It's hard to say whether Zhong Shanchou can defeat Sheng'er, and with another Zhong Shanping added, he definitely has no chance of winning."
The Elder Four chuckled coldly, having already made his decision.
On hearing this.
An elder smiled faintly: "Elder Four, you're being a bit too hasty. Since Zhong Shan Chou dared to issue a challenge, he must have some confidence. Don't forget, he is the son of Zhong Shan Ba Yue. As they say, a tiger father has no weak sons."
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The mountain of Zhongshan has fallen!
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Upon hearing this name, several elders all changed color.
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Divine Realm God-Slaying Divine King!
Although this news hadn't spread among the other disciples of the Zhuzong, as high-ranking members of the Zhuzong, they wouldn't be unaware of this matter.
Even the Fourth Elder, after hearing this, did not say another word.
It's nothing else.
He who can slay gods, is not someone he can slander.
Even if that person has already fallen, it's not something I can just speak about freely.
If something was said that could be used against oneself.
After the challenger appeared on the Divine Stage, Shen Changqing, as the challenger, did not make others wait too long and went straight to the top of the Divine Stage.
The moment he appeared.
All the disciples' eyes were focused on him.
"Well, since everyone is here, the old man shall announce the rules."
An elder stood up. His voice was not loud, yet it reached every disciple's ear with precision.
Shen Changqing shifted his gaze from the two people in front of him and turned to look at the speaker.
In an instant.
The identity of the other party appeared in my mind.
Elder Zhong Shanren, the second elder, is a powerful figure with a complete divine realm. He is a strong contender for ascension to the rank of Divine King.
Besides.
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From Zhong Shanqiu's memory, he also found a problem.
That is, this Elder Two seems to dislike Zhong Shan Chou quite a bit. He always remembers the belief of his Azure Honeybee Clan and wants to cultivate his own disciples.
But.
These things didn't seem like a big deal to Shen Changqing.
Zhong Shanren is only targeting Zhong Shanchou, he has nothing to do with Shen Changqing.
Moreover.
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He was merely wearing a disguise and had no intention of staying with the Zhongshan clan forever.
As long as the other party doesn't provoke them, it's fine.
But if they provoke you—
Thinking about the opponent's perfect divine realm strength, it would be quite difficult to deal with them afterwards.
While Shen Changqing was deep in thought, Zhong Shanren continued.
"The trial of the gods is about to begin. No living being is allowed to interfere in any way. Furthermore, all of you are my disciples from the Candle Sect, chosen for your exceptional talents. This battle is solely to determine who stands above the rest. Do not deliberately aim to kill each other. Have you understood"
“I understand.”
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Upon seeing this.
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Then Zhōng Shān rěn stopped talking.
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Let the gods rumble, rise!
As soon as the words left his mouth, the enormous Divine Court seemed to be completely activated. A thin film-like barrier rose up, enveloping the entire platform.
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Then.
The scene before my eyes changed again.
In the gaze of other disciples, only to see the gods strike a void appearing.
While Shen Changqing and the others watched, the Divine Drums expanded at a speed visible to the naked eye. The original space of three zhang seemed to expand to infinity, an endless void that directly pulled all three of them in.
By the time they came to their senses, they had already appeared in the void.
Such measures.
Shen Changqing was also seeing for the first time.
But in Zhong Shanqiu's memory, there have been several such experiences.
To put it simply.
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The Divine Arena is not just a simple platform. It contains an empty space within it. Otherwise, how could a mere three-zhang square area accommodate the battles of powerful divine realm experts
“Zhong Shanqiu, I originally planned to deal with you after reaching the fourth level of the Divine Realm. However, you are so reckless that you dared to challenge me first. Since that's the case, I will grant your wish!”
In the void, Zhong Shan Sheng's voice was icy cold, his handsome face filled with indifference.
He was on his side.
Zhong Shanping's eyes were also cold.
Although he didn't speak, his meaning was very clear.
Although Zhong Shanren had said that on the platform, one should not deliberately harm lives, when powerful individuals clash, it happens in an instant. If something unexpected occurs, even the elders wouldn't be able to blame anyone.
Upon hearing this.
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Shen Changqing said calmly, "You've said too much!"
And then he spoke.
He took a step forward, the divine fire in his sea of consciousness flickered, and a terrifying power erupted from him, shaking the entire void.
Next.
He saw one palm shoot out, already pressing down on the two people.
"Well done!"
Watching the palm strike coming towards him, Zhong Shan Sheng's expression remained unchanged. He only saw his storage ring flash, and a long sword appeared directly in his hand.
The next moment.
The long sword slashed through the air, its overwhelming sword energy cascading outward, causing the void to churn violently.
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It is worth mentioning.
The void of the gods' assembly was different from the outside void; it seemed especially resilient.
Although divine power can tear apart the void in the outside world, it's utterly impossible to do so here.
After all.
The void of the Divine God's Arena is the foundation. Once it is torn apart, it means that the entire array of the Divine God's Arena has been torn apart. In this case, it would naturally be impossible to be easily destroyed by a deity realm.
At the moment Zhōng Shān's attack landed.
Zhong Shanping's hands were now equipped with a pair of boxing gloves. He immediately launched a powerful punch towards the empty space ahead.
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Two forces erupted simultaneously, capable of destroying heaven and earth.
"Way soldiers!"
Seeing the two of them make their move, Shen Changqing's eyes turned cold.
I have to say.
The Zhu Zong family is really rich.
Any disciple who has received direct teachings from a master, will or may possess a considerable number of powerful spiritual soldiers.
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The realm itself is powerful, and when combined with divine soldiers and divine abilities, the amplification becomes even more terrifying.
Both of them are at the third level of the Divine Realm, but if they face a Divine Realm expert from a small clan, even a fourth-level Divine Realm expert might not be a match.
However.
He had no fear in his heart.
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Also taught directly by the master.
One's own foundation is not inferior to theirs in the slightest.
Although the Zhanshen Dao cannot be used, and the Zhuikong Suo is ineffective in this place, his complete mastery of divine powers is enough.
In an instant.
An enigmatic power descended from the heavens, its ordinary-looking palm strike suddenly transforming into an infinite expanse, as if encompassing all of the void.
At that moment.
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Void pressure bearing.
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Sword qi shattered, fist intent vanished.
Zhong Shan Sheng and Zhong Shan Ping both changed their expressions drastically.
In their perception, it seemed as if the vast emptiness was pushing them away, with endless pressure crushing down from all directions.
Dreadful pressure.
made his whole body tremble violently.
"What kind of magic is this!"
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Zhongshan's victory caused great astonishment and shock.
The divine fire in the識海 seemed to be threatened, blooming with dazzling brilliance. Immediately afterward, a force of overwhelming power swept out from it.
The sword in his hand trembled, as if the sword qi it emitted could tear through the void.
“Don't hesitate any longer, or we'll both die here!”
Then he spoke.
He was already the first to strike with his sword.
Five-Rank Divine Ability!
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Great Xuan Sword Gang!
The sword gang seemed to be able to cut through all heavens and myriad laws, its formidable might surging in the void.
Upon hearing this.
Zhong Shanping also felt the boundless pressure coming from the void. He couldn't afford to hold back any longer.
Only the void trembled.
A punch struck straight on, the force of the blow shaking heaven and earth.
As a direct disciple.
They will all possess corresponding supernatural powers, and the ranks of these powers are not low. For example, each person in their hands actually possesses a fifth-rank divine ability.
Now.
Under Shen Changqing's pressure, no one held back.
In an instant.
Three terrifying forces collided violently in the void.
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Click—
As if a mirror had shattered, a sound echoed through the vast emptiness, causing it to tremble violently.
Next.
In Zhōng Shān's astonished eyes, the grand Xuan Jian Gang that had once cleaved through a Divine Realm Fourth Heaven expert shattered into nothingness.
“Hiss, this divine ability—”
An elder, seeing the gods clashing in the arena, that palm encompassing the void and universe, seemed to have thought of something, his face involuntarily changing.
Zhong Shanren's face was slightly solemn.
"Four Grades Divine Ability, Heaven in the Palm!"
"Indeed, this is the Four-Rank Divine Ability, "Palm of Ten Thousand Heavens". Back then, Zhong Shan defeated Yue by relying on this skill and buried all the divine realms of a powerful clan."
Although this magical power is only ranked as a fourth-rank, in a certain way, it's not much weaker than third-rank magical powers.
A calm and majestic voice sounded, and in the center, where there had been nothing before, a figure now appeared.
Seeing the arrival.
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All the elders bowed in unison.
"Sect Master!"
"Greetings, Master!"
The other disciples all changed color, and they bowed respectfully.
The shock in my heart is also self-evident.
The Sect Master is here!
In the past, when the gods challenged each other, they never truly appeared.
This moment.
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Zhōng Shān rèn frowned slightly: “Even if the Zhōngtiān is powerful, with Zhongshan Chóu’s strength, it would be difficult to suppress both of the two great direct disciples all at once!”
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In his vision, the opponent had already covered the void with a single palm.
Although Zhong Shan Sheng and Zhong Shan Ping weren't suppressed, they were only barely holding on, and couldn't last long at all.
A fourth-rank divine ability.
It's impossible to have such power under normal circumstances.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan calmly said, “Ordinary fourth-rank divine abilities are naturally impossible. But if it were the complete ‘Palm of Heaven and Earth,’ then it would be completely different.”
All-powerful divine abilities!
As soon as these words were spoken, all the elders' faces changed.
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The reason why supernatural powers are considered supernatural is because these methods have surpassed the ordinary and achieved a state of extraordinary sanctity, entering another profound and mysterious realm.
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Turn decay into magic.
The art has reached the realm of divinity.
Even for powerful figures in the divine realm, mastering a divine ability to perfection is by no means an easy feat.
And.
The higher the level of divine ability, the greater the difficulty of cultivation.
Like a fourth-rank divine ability.
Among the elders present, few have reached such a level.
It is now.
A direct disciple, having actually brought a fourth-rank divine ability to perfection, this is truly a shocking and astonishing event.
Immediately.
Then an elder's face was shocked: "The Sect Master means, Zhong Shan Chou has cultivated all the Heavens in His Palms to perfection"
"Not bad."
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan nodded slightly, a touch of emotion crossing his face.
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>After many years, I didn't expect that I could still see the complete "Palm-sized Universe" technique. Once this technique is used, almost no one at the same level can withstand it.
If the other two disciples could reach the fourth level of the Divine Realm, there would be some hope.
However, it seems the outcome is now decided.
Upon hearing this.
The other elders all had flickering eyes.
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They didn't doubt the truth of Zhong Shan Dong Xuan's words.
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The palm-sized Heavenly Realms of Perfect Completion, truly possess terrifying power.
Zhong Shanren's face remained as cold as ever: "The fourth-rank divine ability is profound and unpredictable. After Zhong Shanbaiyue created this school's divine ability, we have also researched it extensively. With Zhong Shanchou's foundation, the possibility of practicing this divine ability to perfection is extremely slim."
"Could there be any problems in here"
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He was implying something.
More than a year ago, the opponent's deity statue shattered, and now it is complete again with all heavens in their palm. This is somewhat perplexing.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan gave him a casual glance, an ordinary look that made Zhong Shan Ren's heart skip a beat.
"The comprehension of divine abilities depends on opportunity. Palm-held Heavens was created by Zhōng Shān Bàiyué, and Zhōng Shān Chú is his descendant. It's not surprising that someone from such a lineage could cultivate this divine ability to perfection."
"Besides—"
"A tiger father must have a valiant son. He is the son of Zhongshan Baiyue, so he is extraordinary."
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Though the other elders had some thoughts, they couldn't refute anything.
Indeed.
Just the four characters "Zhong Shan Bai Yue" (鐘山敗嶽) tell you a lot.
A terrifyingly powerful expert who could cut down a God King from the Divine Realm.
The other party's bloodline is certainly not ordinary.
And.
This divine ability, strictly speaking, is the legacy of the Zhōng Shān Chóu lineage, deeply engraved in their bloodline. It's not surprising that someone from this lineage could cultivate this divine ability to perfection, yet it also makes sense given their background.
On the other side.
The void was engulfed by a terrifying power.
Under the overwhelming power, Zhong Shan Sheng and Zhong Shan Ping felt their qi and blood stagnate throughout their bodies. The divine fire in their sea of consciousness dimmed to its limit, as if it could extinguish at any moment.
"Destroy!"
Shen Changqing uttered a single word from his mouth, the hand that was about to strike suddenly clenched into a fist.
The next moment.
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The void twists and cracks.
The vast emptiness, as if grasped by a giant hand, distorted the space around it. In the center of this distortion, the two figures stood, their bodies suddenly ripped apart.
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Poof!
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Flesh was torn apart, divine blood spilled.
Seeing the power growing stronger, both of them had fear in their eyes.
Facing that overwhelming power, Zhong Shanqiang mustered his courage to speak.
“ Admit...admit defeat!”
That said.
Time flies.
He only felt the pressure on his body ease. When he came to, he was already outside the Divine Arena.
Seeing Zhong Shan being quietly transferred away, Shen Changqing's eyes remained calm and undisturbed as he continued to focus his power, pressing down on Zhong Shanping.
The Gods Rumble commences.
Powerful experts from the Candle Sect have been closely monitoring the situation.
Zhong Shan Sheng's admission of defeat was expected. Those powerful figures couldn't just stand by and watch one of their own fall like that, so their intervention is perfectly understandable.
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But.
Zhong Shan Sheng admitted defeat, but Zhong Shan Ping remained silent.
Since the other party remains silent, it indicates they are still stubbornly resisting. In this case, Shen Changqing would not be able to stop.
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Never give up!
Then die!
The power of suppression surged wildly.
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Zhong Shanping's physical body instantly turned into ashes, leaving only his soul.
Now.
He no longer cared about any dignity. The shadow of death had completely shattered his mind.
"I surrender!"
The soul trembled.
The next moment.
The void, silent and still, shattered.
In Shen Changqing's gaze, the void before him vanished inch by inch. In less than a breath, he reappeared on the Divine Stage.
Complete silence.
All the disciples watched the figures on the stage of the gods, their eyes filled with shock.
To face two opponents alone.
Although shocking, it is not as shocking as it is now.
This battle.
It may seem like a long time has passed, but in reality, from beginning to end, it didn't last very long.
Shen Changqing's "Ten Heavens in One Palm" completely subdued both of his two main disciples.
If one were to say.
If it wasn't a fight within the God Arena, but a mortal combat outside, then both of the direct disciples would have absolutely no chance of survival.
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That is why.
In the eyes of these disciples, Shen Changqing's strength had ascended to a terrifying level.
Damn it!
Even in Zhong Shan's fiery and imposing gaze, there was a flicker of barely perceptible fear.
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Although he didn't regard Zhong Shan Sheng and Zhong Shan Ping as anything special, he wasn't absolutely certain he could suppress the two great disciples.
Now Shen Changqing has achieved it, and effortlessly so.
For a moment.
Zhong Shan Yan felt great pressure in his heart.
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