Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts

Chapter 5509 Dumbstruck

This result stunned everyone, including Chi Wufeng. Even someone of his caliber was not qualified to challenge this trial?

“I’ll help you. Try again,” the white dragon race’s patriarch said as he placed a hand on Chi Wufeng’s back.

As white divine light flowed into Chi Wufeng’s body, his aura instantly sharpened. He was restored to his peak condition by the secret art of the white dragon race. With the patriarch’s assistance, Chi Wufeng confidently sent another drop of his essence blood onto the barrier.

This time, the barrier quivered slightly, and a flame rune manifested on top of it.

“He passed!” everyone cheered.

This was a good start. The appearance of the rune meant that they could open the gate to a new realm.

“Everyone, wait for my good news!” Chi Wufeng declared, patting his chest before placing his hand on the rune.

The rune transformed into a whirlpool that sucked Chi Wufeng inside. After that, the barrier turned translucent, allowing everyone to see what was happening inside.

They saw an ancient martial stage, with a huge figure standing on top of it. When everyone saw this figure, their hearts trembled. Chi Wufeng, who had just appeared on the stage, directly froze, his confidence faltering. He almost turned around and fled.

The huge figure had long hair covering its face, but everyone could vaguely tell that it was a man. The thing that stood out the most was his aura.

The aura of a Dragon Emperor dominated the scene. Primal chaos qi swirled around this figure, and even through the barrier, his oppressive presence pressed down on the crowd like a mountain.

Chi Wufeng quivered involuntarily. It wasn’t fear, but an instinctual reaction rooted in his soul and bloodline.

“How can this be?”

Everyone was stupefied. To pit a Heaven Saint against a Dragon Emperor—and one from the primal chaos era, no less—was there any hope of winning?

Probably a single thought from this Dragon Emperor could obliterate Chi Wufeng’s soul.

Once Chi Wufeng appeared on the martial stage, the huge figure quivered slightly. His clothes and hair rose without the presence of wind.

He was a sharp-faced middle-aged man. When his eyes opened, even those outside the barrier felt their souls shudder.

“What overwhelming pressure,” whispered a Dragonblood warrior, his voice trembling.

They all sucked in a cold gasp of air. Against such a terrifying Dragon Emperor, let alone fighting, just being able to stand up against him would be impressive.

When the Dragon Emperor saw Chi Wufeng, the runes on his body started to blaze, and dragon might flooded the martial stage, crushing Chi Wufeng like a mountain. Chi Wufeng’s bones felt like they might collapse under the invisible weight.

Outrage and despair warred within Chi Wufeng. Was this trial a cruel joke? Who could possibly overcome such an opponent? Yet, in his despair, Long Chen’s image surfaced in his mind. Somehow, he felt that only Long Chen could match such an existence.

The dragon race’s experts shared his despair. After countless sacrifices to open the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, they now faced an insurmountable challenge. This gave them a massive headache.

But then, the Dragon Emperor’s runes started to dim, extinguishing one by one. His aura receded, and the nine heaven vein dragon qi around him faded.

When Chi Wufeng saw this, his hope rekindled.

“So that’s how it works. The trial matches the challenger’s power. Good!” said a Dragon Domain expert in realization.

The realization brought relief and a resurgence of fighting spirit. Their blood boiled with determination.

Once the Dragon Emperor’s aura matched the Heaven Saint realm, he beckoned to Chi Wufeng, his electric gaze still locked onto him. The challenge began.

Chi Wufeng respectfully cupped his fists toward the Dragon Emperor. Then, with a shout, he summoned his Heavenly Fate Disk. An illusory scarlet dragon appeared behind him as flames surged skyward, engulfing the martial stage.

“Good, Chi Wufeng has his scarlet dragon flames! Since this technique wasn’t interrupted, he can definitely pass!” shouted an expert of the scarlet dragon race excitedly.

They knew Chi Wufeng’s technique was immensely powerful but required time to cast. Normally, he relied on his allies to buy him some time. But the Dragon Emperor didn’t seem to be in a rush to attack. He was waiting for Chi Wufeng to enter his strongest state, causing the confidence of the scarlet dragon race’s experts to rise.

The rules were clear now. Regardless of power, the Dragon Emperor would match the challenger’s level for the fight. The fairness of the trial reinvigorated the crowd’s spirits.

Once Chi Wufeng was in his strongest state, flames filled the world around him, and he pointed his dragon spear at the Dragon Emperor.

The Dragon Emperor simply stood there like an immovable mountain. He had a golden spear by his side but seemed to have no intention of attacking.

“Senior, this unfilial disciple Chi Wufeng humbly seeks your guidance!” shouted Chi Wufeng.

Despite his reverence for this ancient hero of the dragon race, Chi Wufeng seemed excited to fight him. However, the Dragon Emperor just looked at Chi Wufeng emotionlessly.

“Forgive this disciple’s rudeness!”

After cupping his fists once more, Chi Wufeng attacked with his spear. Although he was full of reverence for this heroic spirit of the dragon race, the moment he attacked, he showed no mercy.

A dragon’s cry echoed as his spear pierced forward. Flames exploded around it, forming countless afterimages of Chi Wufeng that danced across the martial stage.

“What speed! Such profound movements!”

Even the patriarchs couldn’t help but praise his technique. The balance of offense and defense in his movements was near perfection.

But just as Chi Wufeng reached the Dragon Emperor, the latter vanished. A thunderous explosion followed.

An iron fist struck Chi Wufeng’s abdomen, its power causing thin cracks to appear throughout the void. Chi Wufeng’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Everyone watching was dumbfounded. Chi Wufeng’s movements were dazzling and praised as flawless by everyone, but this Dragon Emperor’s attack was so fast they couldn’t even see it clearly.

The barrier quivered, and Chi Wufeng’s battered form was hurled out. Mo Yang and others rushed to catch him.

To their shock, they discovered that every bone in his body was shattered, his internal organs a mess. He had already lost consciousness. The power of that single fist had nearly obliterated him.

As the barrier’s runes flickered, the martial stage vanished, returning to its original state.

A deathly silence fell as everyone stared at the barrier, then at the grievously injured Chi Wufeng.