Chapter 1180: The World's Greatest

Jiang Wang's words were calm and his expression peaceful, without a hint of arrogance.He compared his destined-to-be-legendary fight for the champion title with Huang Sheli to a ripple and dust, showing humility.But to forgo the time for recovery and immediately challenge Huang Sheli – such a stance was arrogance beyond measure!What kind of event was this?The Heaven's Chosen arena, where the division of resources of the Myriad Demon Gate would be decided.A grand gathering in the current world, where the title of "Number One Under Heaven" would be contested.Heaven's Chosen from various nations vying against each other, with the Dharma Idols of the Six Great Supreme Emperors descending to observe, and the world as witness!What kind of person was Huang Sheli?A true peerless Heaven's Chosen, who had mastered the peak divine ability of reversing the river of time!Yet Jiang Wang was now saying that in such an arena, facing such an opponent, he didn't need any recovery?And this was after just defeating Qin Zhizhen!Was it that Qin Zhizhen, with his Five Palaces Shining Together, wasn't draining enough, or was Huang Sheli, who possessed a peak divine ability, not worth mentioning?Such was his strength, such was his arrogance!However, while people were filled with surprise and doubt, they had to admit.That sword immortal who defeated the Son of Heaven Yan Luo with an ancient peak sword had the right to be so arrogant!At the Chu Nation's preparation area, besides the ferocious-faced military commander Wu Xi, only Ye Lan'er and Dou Zhao sat together.The other participant, Xiang Bei, was in Chu Street dealing with his injuries – even if he recovered, he probably wouldn't come back to watch the matches. After all, he had been pinned down by the flame flower.Ye Lan'er's eyes showed surprise: "How can this person be so arrogant? Could it be that he wasn't at his peak just now?"Her voice, like her face, was perfect.A touch softer would be too soft, a touch colder would be too cold. It was precisely this just-right feeling of perfection that captivated countless people.However, many Chu nobles actually didn't have a good opinion of Ye Lan'er.The most important reason was that for this year's under-30 unrestricted category, the Chu Emperor had directly appointed her, without any selection process, and without giving anyone else a chance.This person had no battle achievements, only a famous name for her beauty. Who could be convinced?In the vast Chu Nation, there was no lack of Heaven's Chosen. Those who were qualified to participate would only feel that Ye Lan'er had stolen their opportunity.No matter how beautiful one was, once personal interests were involved, it was hard to avoid causing resentment.Of course, with this came the opposite.Similarly, there were many who, upon seeing Ye Lan'er's face, could forgive everything.To speak a bit irreverently, perhaps the Chu Emperor was among them?These two attitudes were clearly divided within the Chu Nation's observing team. Some Chu nobles gathered around her like stars around the moon, following her every step. Others, however, frowned and waited to see her make a fool of herself at the Yellow River Assembly.Dou Zhao's attitude was in between the two. He neither flattered nor antagonized.At this moment, hearing the question, he simply said casually: "According to the intelligence, this Jiang Wang already has three Palaces and three divine abilities. Just now, he fought against Qin Zhizhen, opened a new Palace, and manifested a new divine ability, but there is still one ability he hasn't used. So, of course, he wasn't at his peak just now."Ye Lan'er's eyes shifted slightly: "You're even concerned about the intelligence of these Inner Mansion realm Heaven's Chosen?"Dou Zhao said in a calm voice: "Any Heaven's Chosen from a hegemon nation, regardless of their realm, is worth being concerned about."Ye Lan'er nodded slightly: "That's also true."She then fell silent.Having swept through the Inner Mansion realm of Chu Nation undefeated, and still being an invincible presence after advancing to the Outer Tower realm, yet still caring about the intelligence of Inner Mansion realm Heaven's Chosen from other nations.It could only be said that there was a reason why Dou Zhao had become so strong today.Jiang Wang requested to start the champion contest quickly, and to fight the peak expert Huang Sheli without rest.Such bold words and such a frenzied momentum caused an indescribable shock to the people of the various nations present.For example, Jiang Shaohua of the Shen Nation couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.Speaking of which, he had some familial connection with Jiang Rumuo, the Prime Minister of the Qi Nation. Tracing back their ancestry, they belonged to the same clan. In terms of seniority, he could address Jiang Rumuo as "brother." However, Jiang Rumuo's branch had moved to the Qi Nation in his grandfather's generation, so of course he wouldn't acknowledge this "brother."The Shen Nation, supported by the East King Valley, had more confidence when facing the Qi Nation compared to smaller nations like Rong and Xu. But they were also inevitably subject to pressure.In the main competition, he had lost to Beigong Ke of the Yong Nation, simply due to inferior skill, which was understandable.But if he had unfortunately encountered Jiang Wang at that time…Although thinking this was a bit disrespectful, if the True Monarch had just been momentarily distracted, he would have truly been dead!From this perspective, it was no wonder that Zhuang Guo's Lin Zhengren, who was specifically challenged by Jiang Wang, had suffered from pre-battle backlash.On the martial arts platform.Yu Xi calmly glanced at Jiang Wang. Powerful as he was, he could naturally see that Jiang Wang was still immersed in the momentum of defeating the Heavenly Mansion cultivator Qin Zhizhen—this was likely the reason Jiang Wang had given up on recovery.In the battle, Qin Zhizhen had allowed Beigong Ke to unleash his peak power, then unleashed his Five Palaces Shining Together and broke through with a single punch, establishing an invincible momentum. His subsequent descriptions of his ultimate fist technique and even more supreme blade technique were all adding fuel to this momentum.The invincible momentum was like a raging fire, its flames burning fiercely.Jiang Wang defeated him, naturally inheriting this momentum, and even surpassing it.More invincible than the invincible.His words just now, though his face showed nothing, the intent was contained within this momentum.He clearly didn't want to interrupt this invincible momentum, but instead, he wanted to use this momentum to directly sweep through the Yellow River Assembly and claim the title of champion!These young people today!Yu Xi's face remained calm.As the host of this Yellow River Assembly, he only needed to uphold the fairness of the event, and had no reason to target or assist any particular Heaven's Chosen participant.So he simply said: "The time for recovery is the fairness granted to you by the Yellow River Assembly. You can choose to use it or give it up. This is your right."After stating this, he turned back to look at Huang Sheli: "Since that is the case, Huang Sheli, the Heaven's Chosen of the Jing Nation, please ascend the Platform of All Under Heaven."At that moment, Huang Sheli had just adjusted herself into what she considered an elegant sitting posture, waiting for the True Monarch from Jade Capital Mountain to fix her in place so she could remain elegant for a while…Then she heard Jiang Wang of the Qi Nation speaking "arrogantly."Undoubtedly, the flamboyant and arrogant side of a peerless Heaven's Chosen was also very charming.But when you became the backdrop for this arrogance…The picture wasn't so beautiful anymore."Good!"Everyone heard that the Heaven's Chosen of the Jing Nation, Huang Sheli, only praised with a single word. With a flourish of her yellow robe, she stepped directly from the preparation area and soared into the air, heading towards the martial arts platform!The Yellow River Assembly was, after all, such a solemn occasion. When the Heaven's Chosen from various nations ascended the platform, they were all very polite. They wished they could walk onto the platform step by step, in an orderly manner, without losing their composure.Huang Sheli was the first to start from the preparation area and walk through the air like this.Her healthy and beautiful figure in the air was like a painting.Walking in the air, as if stepping through the river of time.Her yellow robe fluttered, and her beautiful eyes contained a sharp glint.Her bronze-colored skin seemed to flow with light, complementing the Pudu Demon-Subduing Pestle in her hand.Before the thunderous sounds had completely faded, she had already reached the martial arts platform.Standing before Jiang Wang, who had just defeated a Heavenly Mansion cultivator, she didn't say a single unnecessary word, already fully displaying her arrogance!When observing the matches, I, Huang Sheli, admire beautiful people.When participating in the matches, who cares about beautiful people? I'll break your head! I must be number one!Their gazes met like this, silently yet seemingly sparking with fire.At this moment, the two people standing on the Platform of All Under Heaven.Their states were actually not perfect.Huang Sheli's Thunder Sound Tower divine ability had been broken, and it couldn't recover in a short time. At that moment, she could have flowed back in time a little more to preserve the Thunder Sound Tower, but then she would have missed the best opportunity to defeat the Son of Heaven's Sword. Furthermore, her set of killing techniques had been almost fully revealed, and the duration of her Bodhi divine ability was also running out…On Jiang Wang's side, the Sound Heard Immortal State was gone, the starlight stored in the Blazing Fire Bone Lotus was depleted, his divine abilities and Dao Yuan were greatly consumed, and he still had injuries from the arduous battle…But these two stood facing each other on the martial arts platform, one with his yellow robe fluttering and his spirit soaring, the other with his green robe hanging down, confident and composed.People only saw their soaring aura and their determination to win the championship!A clear light separated the two, as if Yu Xi was also worried that they would start fighting without a word, skipping the necessary introduction.Standing below the martial arts platform, this True Monarch from Jade Capital Mountain, whose clear light had saved the lives of so many Heaven's Chosen repeatedly, his voice resonated leisurely and spread to all ears—"Looking out at the vastness of the current world, it is almost boundless. Gazing at the prosperity of the human race, the countless billions are immeasurable.In such a vast world, among cultivators as numerous as the stars in the sky.At this very moment, there is only one person.Who can be called the number one in the Inner Mansion realm under heaven!"He looked around: "Who is this person? What is this person's name?"He raised his hand high, his wide sleeves like banners in the air, and then lowered it. "Begin!"The clear light on the martial arts platform instantly vanished!In Huang Sheli's eyes, a verdant oval-shaped treasure seed suddenly appeared, the Bodhi had bloomed!She stomped her feet repeatedly, and in an instant, she was near Jiang Wang.She leaped high, raising her Pudu Demon-Subduing Pestle!At this moment, Jiang Wang looked up and met her gaze, sword light shining in his eyes!Under his feet, a green cloud imprint appeared, reddish flames flowed around him, and a frosty white cloak fluttered behind him. In a flash, he was the sword immortal of the human world!And at such a close distance, Huang Sheli, whose Bodhi had suddenly bloomed, saw two faintly visible black and white Yin-Yang fish in the reflection of the sword light in his eyes, causing her immense shock!She retreated quickly!She had first advanced with continuous steps, like a fierce tiger descending a mountain.Now she retreated with continuous steps, as fast as a startled bird.This scene seemed a bit absurd, but who could underestimate her, who possessed the power of reversing journey?She was just making the most correct battle choices at each stage, unwavering and without hesitation!How others saw and thought was something for after the victory!People should also not forget that in the battle against Zhao Rucheng, she had also approached him closely, but was forced back by the Son of Heaven's Sword which had not yet been unsheathed.But in the end, it was the Son of Heaven's Sword that dispersed, and Zhao Rucheng who fell!Huang Sheli came quickly and retreated quickly, but she was not flustered. She retreated in an orderly manner, ready to counterattack at any time.And Jiang Wang held his long sword only with his left hand, horizontally in front of him. His eyes, shining with sword light, looked over the scabbard made of divine dragon wood, meeting the gaze of Huang Sheli who was retreating rapidly.He said with emotion: "I have a sword. It began with tragedy, was intoxicated by downfall, suffered from being unable to help myself, was revealed in youthful success, originated from the hatred between master and student, and was completed by brotherhood.Tens of thousands of miles, west to east, fought alone for several years.Please, Miss Huang, witness it!"Chang Xiang Si unsheathed with a clang!Its sound shook all directions, traveling through the high heavens.This cry was the sound of the world.Let the world hear, gain the world's name!Along this journey… Old General Ji Cheng's white hair saw life and death, Xu Fang cut out his heart and killed himself with a sword of hatred, Qing Huo Qi Ming leaped into the nether sky and Qing Qishu died with bound hands, the battle at Dongjie Kou shook Linzi and proved invincible in the Tenglong realm, he killed Dong Ah with nails in Xin'an City's long street, and saw Xiao Wu again on the River Observation Platform.Seeing the long river for the first time, he was as anxious as a stray dog.Seeing the long river again, he was already an ancient peak sword, a sword that beheaded the Son of Heaven Yan Luo!Life…Life!How difficult life is!How magnificent life is!Jiang Wang, with his cloak bathed in fire, his eyes shining with sword light, in his sword immortal state, combined the light of the four divine abilities, holding them in one sword.This sword has two strokes.A left sweep and a right downward stroke.It is the sword of the character "Ren" (人)!The character "Ren" supports heaven and earth, and he bravely takes responsibility.What "Ren" says is "Xin" (信 - trust), he does not make promises lightly, but keeps them if made."Ren" is the splendor of this boundless world, and "Ren" is also the joy and sorrow of this vast human world!I have seen, heard, and experienced.Loved, hated, suffered, and also laughed.I dare not say what makes "Ren" "Ren".But I can finally say what "Ren" I want to be!This sword is the integration of all human Dao sword forms to date.It is also the first time Jiang Wang has used his sword to expound his understanding of the character "Ren".This is the sword of expounding the Dao!People only saw that on the Platform of All Under Heaven, which had witnessed ancient history, Jiang Wang, treading on green clouds, covered in frosty wind, bathed in crimson flames, advanced with a single sword, dividing the character "Ren" into two!And behind Huang Sheli, a hurricane suddenly arose, roaring like a tornado, connecting heaven and earth, sweeping forward in an instant…But it was divided into two!Compared to the roaring tornado that covered the sky and obscured the sun with flowing fire, Jiang Wang, with his cloak bathed in fire and coming on clouds, was as small as a speck of dust.However, the wind went around him, and the fire went around him.The景風 (Jing Feng), which swept everything, was directly split in front of Jiang Wang's sword light!It looked like Jiang Wang had split the hurricane and tornado with a single sword, and then in the collapsing wind and fire, he advanced steadily, onward!Where the frosty white cloak unfurled, the wind was still.When the crimson flames blazed, the fire was extinguished.The Jing Feng, which was the most widespread and best suited for group battles, simply could not withstand the killing power of the Buzhou Feng, which was the first in killing power, in a one-on-one clash, let alone Jiang Wang's Buzhou Feng, which was also infused with the killing nail that ended lives!As for the so-called "heavenly fire" drawn by the Jing Feng, it was merely ordinary flowing fire, and it couldn't cause any disturbance in front of the Samadhi True Fire.The sword immortal state integrated all of Jiang Wang's power, using the sword to manifest "myriad laws."Including Dao arts, sword arts, and divine abilities!Carrying the invincible momentum after the great victory over the Son of Heaven Yan Luo, the "Ren" character sword continued to advance."Chī!"Huang Sheli's mouth let out a Pudu Sanskrit sound.One sound had a thousand echoes, shaking the outer ears, intimidating the inner mind, stirring up virtual space梵唱 (Sanskrit chants), harming the spirit and destroying intentions, and taking lives!And with her right hand holding the Pudu Demon-Subduing Pestle, she struck the Buddha head—The bell in the ancient temple in the deep mountains rings, the Bodhisattva persuades people in the sea of suffering to turn back!The Great Compassionate Pudu Sutra of the Heart!At the same time, she extended her left hand, like holding an infant, full of compassion.But it was the Sixteen Scattered Hands to Save the World, to snatch the sword hilt!In the Bodhi divine ability state, Huang Sheli instantly did everything she could.But the sword had arrived!This sword is the person of the world, this sword is the life of a person!What Dao I seek, what path I walk, what person I am!This sword is like a person supporting heaven and earth.Huang Sheli's left hand, attempting to snatch the sword, was instantly severed at the five fingers!The faintly virtual Sanskrit chants and the ancient temple bell sounds resounding throughout the Platform of All Under Heaven were all shattered by the sword's cry.Jiang Wang, who had glimpsed the True Monarch's principles and created his own Sound Heard Immortal State, would naturally not be affected by the bell sound. With his soul power even stronger than Xiang Bei's, he would not be unable to withstand the Great Compassionate Pudu Sutra of the Heart.More importantly, although Huang Sheli's powers were coordinated wonderfully, they were ultimately striking separately.Jiang Wang in the sword immortal state, however, was now integrated into one!The victory and defeat were decided by a single sword, and life and death would be separated in an instant!Looking at the severed five fingers flying away, Huang Sheli's eyes showed no pain, only thousands of streams of light turning, and countless fragmented images appearing and disappearing.Fleeting moments should be like dreams, waves of time returning and flowing.She was walking in time!The severed five fingers flew back, the clear sword cry had subsided, the shattered bell sound was heard again…Everything was reversing, retreating.Including that long sword like flowing light and frosty snow, including that sword immortal coming on clouds!Retreat, retreat.Walking in time, walking in the reversing scenes.But in her beautiful eyes filled with turning light, there was always a green oval seed, bobbing and sinking.That was the Bodhi divine ability working frantically, helping her sort through the river of time, and also helping her find the best time to strike.Retreat.It went all the way back to the beginning, when the clear light belonging to True Monarch Yu Xi had just dissipated.This was the limit, because she simply couldn't reverse the True Monarch's power.And her walking all the way back to the beginning in the river of time could only mean that in this journey of reversal, in her current state, she couldn't find a way to counter the sword immortal!To defeat Jiang Wang, it could only be before this sword!Everything started over again.For the spectators outside the arena, they witnessed Huang Sheli's miraculous journey of reversal.But for Jiang Wang on the arena, everything was just beginning.Huang Sheli let out a "Chī!" and the Sanskrit chants were instantly activated.Holding the Pudu Demon-Subduing Pestle upright in front of her, the three-edged spike representing the three worlds was directly thrust into the ground.It hovered three inches above the ground.The head of the yellow-faced Buddha was facing Jiang Wang.Huang Sheli held her left hand vertically in front of her, and gently pressed down with her right hand, pressing on the head of the Buddha, as if sheltering it from the sun and rain.Her five palaces vibrated, and her Dao Yuan surged.The head of the yellow-faced Buddha instantly seemed to transform into hundreds of expressions.Smiling as if happy, roaring as if angry, frowning as if worried, shrinking back as if fearful, looking deeply in love as if loving, distancing itself as if hating, looking foolish as if lustful…And then instantly it was extinguished!The terrifying power of emotional collapse was like a roaring sea, overturning the martial arts platform, boiling all directions!This was the boundless sea of suffering, this was the cage of the human world.Making people unable to escape, making people unsavable.Living is torture!This was a killing move designed by Huang Fu himself for his precious daughter, named "My Buddha"! It was a pity that the Thunder Sound Tower could not be repaired temporarily, otherwise its power could have been even stronger.This is what is called—All seven emotions are extinguished, life is all emptiness.The sea of suffering is boundless, I become a Buddha myself!When "I" am the Buddha, you will drown in the sea of suffering, drown to death in the sea of suffering!In the roaring sea of emotional suffering.People only saw that the standing Jiang Wang in the green robe, in an instant, his eyes shone with sword light, he was covered in frosty wind, bathed in crimson fire, and stepping on green clouds. He held the scabbard horizontally in front of him with his left hand, and suddenly drew his sword!The sword had two strokes.A left sweep and a right downward stroke.Establishing the "Ren" that supports heaven and earth.It is the sword of the character "Ren"!This sword immortal, covered in wind and fire, advanced fearlessly in the vast "sea of suffering."This extremely brilliant sword rode the wind and waves!Life is all in the sea of suffering.Yet people always move forward!In an instant, it had arrived, splitting with a single sword!The sea of suffering was broken, "My Buddha" was extinguished.The boundless sea of suffering was severed by a single sword.The sword tip was at Huang Sheli's throat!And in Huang Sheli's eyes, the light streamed and turned, and time flowed backward!Retreat, retreat.The cold feeling on her neck had dissipated, and the long sword had retreated.The waves in the sea of suffering rippled, and then disappeared.Back to the beginning!Huang Sheli held her Pudu Demon-Subduing Pestle, watching Jiang Wang with his green robe and sword.She knew clearly in her heart that this was the last reversal…In the reversal, she felt Jiang Wang's terrifying power more profoundly.Every time she started over, she continued her previous choice, without any deviation, without any hesitation. It was instantly manifesting the sword immortal state. Directly covering herself in wind and fire, and unleashing the "Ren" character sword.More terrifying than strength was this unwavering certainty!There was no doubt that this was Jiang Wang's method to deal with the reversal divine ability.Come on stage and unleash only one sword.A fully-fledged sword.No matter how many times you come back, I will cut you down with this one sword!What kind of courage is this?What kind of confidence does this require?Everything starts again!Huang Sheli didn't move first this time, but sword light had already risen in Jiang Wang's eyes.It was that same sword again!Huang Sheli looked at Jiang Wang at this moment, looking at the Samadhi True Fire surrounding him, the Buzhou Feng covering his back, the sword light shining in his eyes, and the mysterious black and white Yin-Yang fish in his eyes…At this moment, Jiang Wang had already manifested his sword immortal form, holding his sword horizontally in front of him, and said with emotion—"I have a sword. It began with tragedy, was intoxicated by downfall, suffered from being unable to help myself, was revealed in youthful success, originated from the hatred between master and student, and was completed by brotherhood.Tens of thousands of miles, west to east, fought alone for several years.Please, Miss Huang, witness it!"Chang Xiang Si unsheathed with a clang!"No need!"Huang Sheli casually put away her Pudu Demon-Subduing Pestle, spread her hands, indicating that she had given up.She smiled at Jiang Wang: "I've been very optimistic about you from the beginning, so I'll concede this champion title to you!"The sound of the sword stopped abruptly.The sword immortal, covered in wind and fire with impressive momentum, stopped his sword halfway through, looking at Huang Sheli with suspicion, and then at Yu Xi, the host of the competition. He was clearly still a bit confused.My sword hasn't even finished yet, and you've already surrendered???This is the champion title of the Yellow River Assembly!This is the fight for the number one under heaven!Are you really not going to try a little harder?But True Monarch Yu Xi's announcement had already sounded: "The winner of this battle, Jiang Wang of the Qi Nation! The Inner Mansion champion title, claimed by the Qi Nation!"Jiang Wang blinked, feeling that it was a little too smooth to be real.Of course, he was confident that he could win, and of course, he believed that he was the number one under heaven!But this was too easy!For Huang Sheli, the outcome didn't change at all in the two replays of the battle. She confirmed that at least in her current state, she couldn't change the outcome.Then she should face it calmly—She had already done her best, what more could she do?However, she had originally just been teasing playfully, to get back at Jiang Wang for his "no need" before the battle.But somehow, seeing Jiang Wang's confused look, the regret of losing the championship faded away quite a bit in her heart.Huang Sheli smiled freely, stepped forward generously, went around Chang Xiang Si, held Jiang Wang's hand, and shook it hard twice: "I'm very convinced that you got the champion title. I'm Huang Sheli from the Jing Nation, just twenty this year. Let's be friends in the future!"At this moment, the champion title had been decided, and the other party was so friendly. Jiang Wang wasn't an impolite person, but he was still in that invincible momentum, and his sword intent was full with nowhere to release it, and he hadn't quite reacted yet… He could only say awkwardly: "Well said, well said."Huang Sheli didn't take advantage of him either. She just touched his hand and let go, then turned around潇洒地 (gracefully) and walked off the Platform of All Under Heaven, leaving Jiang Wang alone on this martial arts platform that had witnessed time and glory…To welcome the glory that belonged solely to the champion.At the Qi Nation's observation area, Chong Xuan Sheng suddenly stood up, took a step back to the end of the observation area, manifested the 法天象地 (Fa Tian Xiang Di) divine ability, his face red and his voice hoarse, roaring: "What is this person's name???"Then, throughout the entire space enclosed by the Six Harmony Pillars, there were thunderous cheers like a mountain collapsing and a sea roaring!"Jiang Wang!""Jiang Wang!""Jiang Wang!"