Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Sovereign Beneath the Vault of Heaven
"You’re quite good yourself. Your physical power is much stronger than I imagined."
The Ape Prince spoke, his gaze meeting Ji Chen’s. Since his rise to fame, he had never encountered such a formidable opponent.
To engage in close combat with his Saint Ape Body and not be at a disadvantage was something even the Dragon Race, known for their physical strength, might not achieve.
This clearly indicated that Ji Chen’s physique was beyond many people’s expectations.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
The epic battle continued, the two shrouded in Holy Light, colliding again and again.
The intensity of the clash caused the heavens and earth to tremble, an inexhaustible force rolling forth as if to engulf the entire world.
"Boom!"
Each collision released shockwaves that could easily obliterate an ordinary Celestial Essence Realm level cultivator into ashes.
No one dared to approach within a thousand-foot radius of the battlefield, fearing being caught in the crossfire.
"Swoosh!"
The battle was extraordinarily fierce, causing the heavens and earth to fracture with rifts.
The scene was like the approach of doomsday.
In Yao City, many felt their scalps go numb, clearly sensing the terrifying energy released from the clash.
If caught within, one would instantly be annihilated to dust, with no remains.
This was a contest of top-tier physical might, between the Crown Prince of the Holy Ape Race, born for battle, and a Human Race individual with a yet unknown but powerful special physique.
"Swoosh!"
After another intense quarter-hour of fighting, the two widened their distance again.
By now, both Ji Chen and the Ape Prince were noticeably more breathless.
Clearly, the intensity of the clash was highly draining.
"You’re indeed strong, but if that’s all, you’ll find it difficult to defeat me today." The Ape Prince’s eyes were filled with battle intent as he looked fervently at Ji Chen.
Born for battle, few of the younger generation were worth his attention, but Ji Chen had undoubtedly won his respect.
"It’s a shame I have suppressed my cultivation, or I could employ more techniques and enjoy this even more." He admitted.
This was no empty boast; without suppressing his cultivation, Ji Chen would surely have no chance against the Ape Prince.
After all, the opponent’s true strength was at a high level of the Celestial Essence Realm, and suppressing it reduced his attack power significantly.
"I look forward to facing you again when you enter the Celestial Essence Realm. That should be even more interesting, but for now, this battle must have a victor." The Ape Prince stated again.
"Indeed, it’s time for a decision."
Ji Chen nodded, acknowledging the Saint Ape Body’s formidable threat. So far, he had gained no advantage against the Ape Prince.
He understood that to truly win, he must hold nothing back.
"Buzz..."
As the words fell, Ji Chen let out a long breath.
Simultaneously, the void behind him began to tremble, winds surged, and the tides of cosmic energies converged on his location.
"Is he finally going all out?"
In the Celestial Human Garden, Li Yiran’s eyes sparkled.
Beside him, Gu Hao narrowed his eyes, "A Law Phenomenon... this will reveal what kind of physique he possesses."
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
The space trembled uneasily, and in the discussions of many present, a vast radiance emerged behind Ji Chen.
The light was dazzling and endless, converging into a magnificent starry sky, radiating brilliant luminescence.
It was a sea of stars, each glowing vibrantly, seemingly each possessing immense Star Power that flowed into Ji Chen, transforming his presence entirely.
"That’s..."
"Heaven and Earth Starry Sky Map!"
In Yao City, many veteran strong figures gasped, voices trembling with disbelief.
"How is this possible... this is his Law Phenomenon!"
"A Law Phenomenon like this... doesn’t it correspond to the legendary Hongmeng Body?"
"Another Hongmeng Body has emerged after the Emperor of Light!"
"For countless millennia, this physique has been among the strongest known in Human Race history. To think it’s appeared again!"
The crowd was agitated, especially the older veterans who understood the implications of such a Law Phenomenon.
"A Hongmeng Body like the Emperor of Light’s?!"
In the city, young talents were stunned by the revelation.
Though they had suspected Ji Chen’s physique was extraordinary, they didn’t expect it to be akin to that of the Emperor of Light.
The Hongmeng Body!
One of the strongest special physiques in Human Race history.
It appeared once before, vested by the Emperor of Light of that time.
Unexpectedly, in these chaotic times, it surfaces once more to the world.
"No wonder he’s so extraordinary; he has the Hongmeng Body!"
High above, the Ape Prince was both surprised and increasingly filled with a formidable battle intent.
It was a display of excitement.
The Holy Ape Race, born for war, the Fighting Saint Race, has battled countless formidable foes, overcoming numerous special physiques of the Human Race, but never a Hongmeng Body.
This physique surpassed the ages, only manifested once in history in the Emperor of Light.
Now, to compete against a Hongmeng Body in the same era, it naturally thrilled the Ape Prince.
They never shy from battle; regardless of the foe’s strength, they boldly rise to the challenge.
The only fear is being born in a mediocre age, devoid of worthy opponents.
Truly a clan known for their battle zeal!
"With a thought, the Hongmeng Body summons the starry sky, and beneath heaven, I reign supreme."
Ji Chen murmured, stepping forward, igniting the cosmos’ energies to surge anew.