Wan Lei waited for his opponent to make the first move, as this was a battle between殿子 (Dian Zi - esteemed disciples), and whoever struck first would reveal a weakness.
However, just as his opponent was about to move, they suddenly dissipated.
Wan Lei blinked in surprise. Just as he thought his opponent had surrendered, another Star Chen appeared before him.
This one, however, was different from the previous one. He could smile, look, and speak.
"Wan Lei, this time, you're truly lucky. Your opponent is me."
Ah, the real body has arrived.
Wan Lei nodded, agreeing with Star Chen's statement.
"Indeed, it is quite lucky. Facing anyone else wouldn't be so easy to win."
"Hmph, sharp-tongued. Do you think bullying a few Water Hall disciples ranked outside the top ten thousand makes you worthy of contending with the Dian Zi? We have cultivated for hundreds of years in the Tai Xu Realm, and hundreds more in the Five Elements Hall to solidify our positions as Dian Zi. How can you possibly shake us easily? Just wait to fail your mission and get kicked out of the Five Elements Hall. We don't need trash like you."
Wan Lei looked at Star Chen with surprise and feigned astonishment. "You've cultivated for hundreds of years, yet you're here to face me, a brat who's only cultivated for a decade, and you're not ashamed but proud? If I were you, I'd be so ashamed I'd drown myself in a river. How can you say such things with such righteous conviction?"
"Hmph, all just empty talk. This Dian Zi has wanted to deal with you since you bullied our Hall Master. I wanted to kill you with my own hands. But when I challenged you, you didn't even dare to accept. Now that you've fallen into my hands, where can you escape to?"
"Alright, stop talking. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if you lost after all this boasting?"
"Hmph!"
"By the way, I have two questions for you. First, what was your ranking on the first floor of the Creation Tower?" Da Feng Novel Network.
"Tenth place. What about it?"
"Oh, so you're at the bottom? How embarrassing. I actually encountered the weakest one. Tsk, tsk, tsk."
Wan Lei curled his lips, his eyes full of mockery.
"Little thief!"
Star Chen's voice was gritted through his teeth.
"Second question, is killing allowed here? I want to kill you."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire crowd outside erupted in a clamor. Although Wan Lei had maintained his cool persona, his current exchange with Star Chen led people to understand. After all, they were old rivals, and it was normal for them to exchange insults upon meeting. But what was the meaning of asking if killing was allowed right off the bat? Did he have such little regard for the Dian Zi? Such little regard for the regulations of the Five Elements Hall? Instantly, the supporters outside cheered, while the Water Hall disciples cursed Wan Lei as arrogant.
"You? Can you even harm me?"
Star Chen sneered. Then, a treasure sword with flowing cold light appeared in his hand, suffused with water energy. A single drop of water condensed at the tip of the sword and shot towards Wan Lei's forehead.
"Drop of Water Sword! Senior Brother Xing Chen is using a killing move right from the start?"
A Water Hall disciple exclaimed. The Drop of Water Sword was one of the Water Hall's ultimate techniques, capable of penetrating all things like a drop of water wearing through stone, making it unstoppable.
That drop of water flew rapidly towards Wan Lei's forehead. Wan Lei didn't dodge. Instead, he condensed a strand of Origin Fire and sent it directly towards the drop of water. The moment it collided with the Origin Fire, the drop of water's speed surged dramatically. It then unleashed supreme sword intent, piercing directly through the Origin Fire.
Wan Lei chuckled and flicked his wrist. The ball of Origin Fire immediately circled back, firmly trapping the drop of water within. Water and fire clashed incessantly, emitting crackling sounds. Wan Lei rotated his fingers, and the ball of Origin Fire shot rapidly towards Star Chen.
"Here you go!"
Wan Lei's Fire Thunder Runes instantly lit up, and terrifying flames surged around him. He then unleashed Lightning Cut, attacking Star Chen with lightning speed. The drop of water, enveloped by the Origin Fire he had just sent out, reached Star Chen first. Star Chen summoned a layer of water flow around his sword and slashed at the Origin Fire. The Origin Fire exploded violently, along with the drop of water within, unleashing a powerful blast that repelled Star Chen.
As the smoke and fire dissipated, Wan Lei's figure, enveloped in flames, emerged from within and threw a punch at Star Chen's head. The distance was too close; Star Chen immediately raised his sword to block. Wan Lei unleashed flames, engulfing his sword, and then grabbed Star Chen's sword with his left hand while punching him in the chest with his right.
Watching Star Chen fly backward, the onlookers outside gasped. They hadn't expected Star Chen to suffer a disadvantage in the very first exchange against Wan Lei.
"Is Wan Lei's physical body that strong? He dared to grab Star Chen's sword with his bare hands."
"What element is he? Why isn't he using any lightning, only fire?"
"Could he be a rare dual-attribute user? Dual lightning and fire?"
"Damn it, it's a good thing he has a feud with the Fire Hall, otherwise, the Fire Hall would have snatched him from our Thunder Hall."
"The Fire Hall has suffered a great loss this time. If such a prodigy went to the Fire Hall, their strength would surely reach a new level."
"The Fire Hall Master is blind!"
It had become customary to criticize Li Yan whenever something happened, as a way of discussing Wan Lei.
Inside the Creation Tower, the battle between Wan Lei and Star Chen had instantly entered a fever pitch. Star Chen specialized in Daoist attacks, so Wan Lei engaged him in close combat. With his body reinforced by runes, Wan Lei's physique was comparable to a magical artifact. He gave Star Chen no chance to create distance, relentlessly attacking and pressing forward. Lightning and fire intertwined around him, forcing Star Chen to retreat step by step.
The space within the Creation Tower was infinite. No matter how far Star Chen retreated, he couldn't reach an end. However, being continuously beaten down like this was not a viable strategy. After all, he had made such bold claims earlier. How could he not counterattack properly?
Wan Lei's fists rained down on Star Chen like a tempest. Star Chen was protected by a thin layer of water that shielded him. As Wan Lei continued his assault, a stream of water suddenly appeared from above, striking him and repelling him.
"Prison Water!"
Star Chen, having created distance from Wan Lei, shouted loudly. The soft stream of water instantly formed a water sphere, trapping Wan Lei inside. Outside, Star Chen adjusted his breathing while continuously forming hand seals, directing the water sphere, only a few hundred miles in diameter, to attack Wan Lei. Streams of water emerged from the sphere's barrier and attacked Wan Lei, but he neutralized them one by one.
"Hmph, Summon Rain!"
Star Chen roared again. Above Wan Lei's head, a torrential purple rain instantly descended. Feeling that familiar aura of annihilation, Wan Lei's lips curved into a slight smile. He was too familiar with this divine ability; he used to use it against others, but now it was being used against him. This divine ability, it was said, was created by the Water Hall Master... Heh, woman, you still refuse to admit it!