Divine Throne of Primordial Blood - Volume 1 - Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Chapter 149: Cold Frost (3)

The power from the collision of ice and fire caused the guests on the tall tower to exclaim with surprise .

It was the highest praise they could offer for the two candidates’ strength, and it was an acknowledgement of the strength they possessed .

“Who knew this brat was still concealing his strength? His Erupting Firebird can actually be this powerful . ” Many people sighed in praise .

There were those in the crowd, however, for whom the situation became a bit more complex .

Gu Qingluo gazed at Su Chen, bewildered .

She was one of the few who fully understood what just happened .

Yes, his Erupting Firebird had become stronger, but it wasn’t the technique itself that was more powerful . The Erupting Firebird’s strength originated not only from the firebird itself, but also from the hand that gave it flight .

My Flying Flower Hands!

Gu Qingluo previously suspected that Su Chen’s Erupting Firebird contained traces of her Flying Flower Hands, but now she was absolutely certain .

The Erupting Firebird was formed from combining the Flying Flower Hands and other Origin Skills .

But more importantly, the power of Su Chen’s Flying Flower Hands far exceeded the upper limit someone without a bloodline could achieve!

Wha-what is going on?

It was very simple . Su Chen’s Flying Flower Hands truly had improved .

After consuming the Origin Substance Medicine, Su Chen’s mastery of the Gu Clan’s techniques had greatly increased . However, this increase was only related to his potential . In other words, Su Chen could only cultivate to the extent possible for an individual without a bloodline, but after consuming the Origin Substance Medicine, he could cultivate to the limit of a mixed-bloodline individual . He would have to cultivate to reach that point though .

In the past, Su Chen had diligently cultivated the Flying Flower Hands, and he wasn’t far away from the no-bloodline limit . Upon entering the exam grounds, his techniques were tempered in battle, and he also obtained Brooke’s Formula and the Erupting Firebird . The easiest way to make a breakthrough was through combat . Su Chen’s Flying Flower Hands had finally broken through the no-bloodline limit, reaching a level equivalent to someone with a mixed bloodline .

Since his Flying Flower Hands had increased by a level, the explosive power of the Erupting Firebird also increased . Su Chen had kept this more powerful Erupting Firebird in his back pocket for quite some time now .

This was his ultimate trump card, which was why he had never revealed it .

He originally thought he wouldn’t have to display his ultimate trump card in this exam, but Ji Hanyan had immediately forced out his most powerful Erupting Firebird .

The collision between ice and fire scattered a magnificent light across the sky, yet it also possessed a frightening killing intent .

The powerful Erupting Firebird counteracted the Frosted Ice Palms . Wang Doushan’s Cloud Sundering charged through the remnants of the collision . The unearthly white light screamed through the skies, charging towards Ji Hanyan .

Ji Hanyan was caught off guard . She didn’t expect to be put at a disadvantage after their exchange . Her jade-like face displayed a trace of astonishment . Finally, a human-like expression surfaced on her otherwise icy face .

A cold light emerged from her body and enshrouded it . She blocked Wang Doushan’s attack with this crystalline barrier .

Dammit, she even has protective Origin Skills! The three of them cursed .

Since their plan had fallen through, Su Chen decided to go all-in . He launched several powerful Erupting Firebirds as he yelled, “I’ll be responsible for defense . Wang Doushan, you’re responsible for counterattacking, and Jin Ling’er, you’re responsible for keeping her tied down . ”

“Understood!” the two of them yelled .

Wang Doushan’s yell was excited, but Jin Ling’er sounded a bit wronged .

She did in fact possess quite a bit of strength, but unfortunately the effectiveness of an illusion master in battle depended on the willpower of their opponent . If she could find a weak-willed but powerful exam candidate to control, she would dominate . But there was none at hand, and her opponent was Ji Hanyan, who possessed an inconceivably resolute will . She was completely unprepared to deal with Ji Hanyan .

One could even go so far as to say Jin Ling’er was completely countered by Ji Hanyan . The soul-assimilating technique and Jade Dew Fragrance that she was so proud of were of no use against Ji Hanyan . Jin Ling’er could only use common Origin Skills . Although she wasn’t weak in terms of combat strength either, she was inferior to both Su Chen and Wang Doushan . Normally, she would be the strongest of the trio, but now she was the weakest .

Su Chen’s performance once again brought shock to the faces of the onlookers .

Having revealed his most powerful Erupting Firebird, Su Chen didn’t conceal his strength anymore . He activated the strengthened Snaking Mist Steps .

His speed instantly shot up to a completely new level as he soared through the air, taking multiple steps in midair and reaching a point where he was higher than Ji Hanyan . He simultaneously unleashed a strengthened Erupting Firebird, attacking Ji Hanyan from above .

No one was invincible . Everyone possessed their own limitations .

During the initial exchanges, Su Chen had already begun identifying Ji Hanyan’s weaknesses . The first thing he found out was that she was far more powerful when she attacked from higher grounds .

The Frosted Ice Palms, Frostbird White Ice Fist, or the Profound Soul-Splitting Finger – all of them had to be launched from a high point to unleash their full potential .

Ji Hanyan had specifically learned a midair-type Origin Skill just for this .

Why else would she only strike from up above? To appear awe-inspiring?

Su Chen leapt into the air, higher than Ji Hanyan, giving her quite the shock .

She raised her hand and attacked with another Frosted Ice Palms, the wave of frost rushing towards Su Chen . The chilling intent pierced his bones . It seemed as if the attack possessed its previous power, yet Su Chen could clearly sense that the power behind the strike had decreased by about fifteen percent .

His hypothesis was correct!

Boom!

The strengthened explosive firebird slammed into the Frosted Ice Palms . This time, the ice and fire were no longer equally matched . The flames were evidently suppressing the ice and snow . The fire pressed its way through and directly attacked Ji Hanyan .

At the same time, Wang Doushan’s Cloud Sundering and Jin Ling’er’s Butterfly Wing Sword pierced towards Ji Hanyan .

A chilling expression flashed across Ji Hanyan’s eyes .

She let out a quiet cry .

This was the first time she had uttered a sound .

The ice crystal barrier reappeared as Ji Hanyan struck out with her palms in rapid succession .

She did not use the Frosted Ice Palms, but a palm technique they hadn’t yet seen . It filled the sky with palm images, generating waves of powerful palm winds . However, these palm winds were solely used to defend herself .

Boom boom boom boom!

Consecutive explosions sounded out .

The palm wind dissipated and her barrier shattered . Ji Hanyan’s defensive capabilities were not nearly as powerful as her offensive capabilities . The trio’s combined attacks were enough to cause all of her defenses to crumble .

After her last line of defense was breached, she was forced to retreat backwards by the impact .

This was the first time she had ever been forced to retreat in battle .

Today was a day of firsts for Ji Hanyan – the first time she was put on the defensive, and the first time she was forced to retreat .

It wouldn’t stop here . The first time she received an injury was waiting for her just around the corner .

Bang!

Consecutive explosions suddenly sounded out .

Ji Hanyan raised her head and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood .

Injured? I… how was I injured?

She gazed at Su Chen in shock .

How did he do it?

Didn’t I block his attack?

Only the individuals in the high tower were able to see what had happened . When Su Chen released the strengthened Erupting Firebird, he had also secretly tossed out three jugs of wine .

However, he had tossed them into the air, rather than directly towards Ji Hanyan .

Just like when he fought Jin Ling’er, he had prepared the wine jugs to explode with a slight delay .

Ji Hanyan had focused all of her attention on dealing with the trio’s attacks . After being forced back, she didn’t notice the three jugs of wine that fell from the sky behind her .

If she hadn’t moved backwards, nothing would have happened to her .

But since she did, she had sent herself into the blast radius of the explosions .

Of course, Su Chen had no way of ensuring Ji Hanyan would retreat into the exact center of all three jugs of wine . She had only been hit by one of them .

But this one was more than enough for Ji Hanyan to receive serious damage .

She was injured!

She was actually injured!

Ever since the exam had begun, Frostbird Ji Hanyan dominated the competition . Never had she found a worthy adversary .

Today was her first time experiencing the taste of pain .

Whoosh!

Another three jugs of wine formed a “V” in midair while Su Chen sent another Erupting Firebird toward her . He simultaneously activated his Snaking Mist Steps, raising his speed to its extreme limit . In terms of speed, location, and firepower, he completely suppressed Ji Hanyan . Below her, Wang Doushan and Jin Ling’er were also launching their own attacks .

While you’re sick, I’ll take your life!

The trio’s attacks were extremely fierce . Ji Hanyan was put into dire straits .

At that critical moment, Ji Hanyan opened her mouth .

“Hss!” She sucked in a breath of air .

The incomparably cold hiss caused a chilling intent to enter the trio’s hearts, causing their souls to tremble . Simultaneously, a massive wave of frost began to emanate from Ji Hanyan’s body, charging towards them .

This wave of frost was extremely powerful . It made Su Chen’s strengthened Erupting Firebird, his jugs of wine, Wang Doushan’s Cloud Sundering, and Jin Ling’er’s Butterfly look like mere toys . Their attacks began trembling under the influence of the cold wind, then were simply blown away like leaves in the wind .

The three of them simultaneously spit out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground .

Shock was written on their faces .

This woman still possessed such a terrifying technique?

Was their combined power really not enough to deal with her?

Wang Doushan and Jin Ling’er felt a bitter taste rising in their mouths .

However, Ji Hanyan didn’t charge at them, instead choosing to float away .

A cold voice entered their ears . “Impressive . I’ll remember you . ”

Hm?

What did that mean?

Wang Doushan and Jin Ling’er glanced at each other .

Su Chen replied, “We won . ”

What?

We won?

The two of them finally awoke . Ji Hanyan’s final move had exhausted all of her strength . She was unable to continue battling, and so she could only retreat .

“Hey, we won!” Wang Doushan and Jin Ling’er began to yell with excitement .

To them, defeating Ji Hanyan was a great glory .

Only Su Chen gazed off into the distance, watching Ji Hanyan as she disappeared . His eyes flickered .

They had barely won today’s battle by relying on the strength of three people .

Next time, I’ll defeat you using my own strength!