Chapter 5873: I Lost
BOOM!
The enormous dragon and flame lotus crashed together, rocking heaven and earth.
Liu Xihua swiftly formed hand seals, summoning four towering wooden pillars from the corners of the stage, erecting a barrier just in time.
The barrier had barely materialized before the stage was obliterated. Thanks to it, the devastating force from the clash was redirected skyward, where it ripped a massive hole through the heavens. From the hole, everyone could see countless stars spinning in a vast cosmic vortex.
The audience was struck dumb, and even late-stage Demon Emperors trembled. That single exchange had the power to annihilate experts of their caliber.
Even the strongest violet-crown Demon Emperors wouldn’t be able to block this terrifying attack. Could this truly be the power of two Heaven Saints?
The aftershocks of that terrifying eruption didn’t fade—they surged like volcanic tides, distorting the void above them. The ten thousand Daos howled in response, resonating with the overwhelming energy.
The junior generation turned pale. If not for Liu Xihua’s intervention, the shockwaves alone would have reaped their lives.
The Sovereign sprouts had complicated expressions—especially Liu Minghao, the rank one.
Before this, their powers had seemed evenly matched. But after witnessing this clash, it felt like they had been dropped into a bottomless abyss. Now, the disparity was suffocating.Had it truly only been ten days? How had such a terrifying difference emerged in such a short time? What on earth had happened?
After several breaths, the explosive power finally started fading.
Liu Xihua took down her barrier, and the weaker remnants of the explosion swept across the crowd, suffocating all with their force.
As the dust settled, everyone was stunned—the stage had vanished, replaced with a craterous battlefield. Two miserable figures lay motionless at its center.
Liu Qingyu’s arms and lower body had been obliterated. His charred body was a mess of scorched flesh and broken bones.
But Liu Rujiao wasn’t any better off. Half her torso had been pierced clean through, her body cracked and quivering as if it could fall apart at any moment.
“They’re… they’re still alive…”
Gasps of relief rippled through the crowd as they sensed the combatants’ life qi. To survive such a catastrophic exchange—it was nothing short of a miracle.
Whether it was Liu Qingyu or Liu Rujiao, the two of them had displayed such immense power that they would definitely be the pillars of the Undying race in the future. If they both died, it would be an unimaginable loss for the Undying race.
Just then, Liu Rujiao’s body quivered. She struggled to get up and forced her almost shattered body to rise up.
Seeing this, Long Chen was speechless. He took out a green leaf and sent her a spiritual message.
“Fool, what are you getting up for? Are you trying to slap your Sovereign Lord in the face? Get down.”
Liu Rujiao was doing her best to get up—it was her instinct and her pride as an expert of the Undying race. No matter what kind of opponent she faced, she had to face them with her full power. However, she was unaware that Liu Qingyu could no longer get up.
Hearing Long Chen’s order, Liu Rujiao’s head cleared up. She suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed once more.
This time, she truly passed out. After all, she had long since reached her limit.
Seeing Liu Rujiao collapse, Liu Xihua sighed in relief.
After glancing at Long Chen and then the ashen-faced Liu Changtian, Liu Xihua calmly announced, “Both parties have given their all, but neither could claim victory. This battle ends in a draw!”
The Undying race’s experts sighed in relief when they heard this. If the Sovereign Lord lost the bet, the Undying race would be done for. This was indeed the best result.
But no one in the Undying race dared look down on Long Chen anymore. In fact, reverence started to form in their hearts.
In just ten days, he had transformed Liu Rujiao into a powerhouse capable of challenging Liu Qingyu. This was beyond monstrous.
Rather than debate the victor, it was better to preserve face all around. This was, without doubt, the best outcome.
Chu Yao and Liu Ruyan exchanged glances, smiles blooming on their faces. With this, Liu Changtian wouldn’t be able to pressure Long Chen further.
But then, Long Chen unexpectedly said, “Isn’t it unfair to call this a draw?”
The atmosphere instantly tensed. Liu Xihua’s heart jumped. What was he doing now? Surely, he didn’t want Liu Changtian to publicly admit defeat and call himself an old fogey, right?
Liu Ruyan and Chu Yao were also stunned. This was already the perfect ending—what more did he want?
Long Chen let out a sigh. “I spent ten days painstakingly training Liu Rujiao. Meanwhile, Liu Qingyu received only three days of guidance from the Sovereign Lord. For them to fight to a draw—it’s clear that I lost. I’ll uphold my end of the deal.”
He made a show of stepping forward.
However, before Long Chen could walk out completely, Liu Changtian declared, “It’s fine. Let this matter end here.”
With a wave of his sleeve, he vanished without another word. He wasn’t a fool. He knew full well Long Chen had let him save face.
And his cultivation level, how could Long Chen communicate with Liu Rujiao under his nose without him sensing it? He no longer had the face to stay here.
Seeing Liu Changtian leave, Liu Xihua smiled brightly and even gave Long Chen a discreet thumbs-up. His maneuver was flawless.
“You scoundrel, you scared me to death!” exclaimed Liu Ruyan.
Liu Ruyan lightly punched Long Chen. Her eyes were smiling—but filled with unshed tears. She had been truly terrified just now.
At this moment, the senior experts went onto the stage to help Liu Rujiao and Liu Qingyu recover.
For the Undying race, even the faintest flicker of life was a sign that they would survive. Their “Undying” name wasn’t just for show.
And with that, the curtain fell on the grand battle. The spectators gradually dispersed.
Liu Xihua remained behind, smiling as she watched the others. Suddenly, all of them burst into laughter There could be no better outcome than this.
She had been tense the entire time—perhaps even more so than Liu Ruyan. But in the end, everything had gone according to Long Chen’s plan, right down to the final flourish. She had to admit, his tactics were impeccable.
More importantly, Liu Xihua realized that Long Chen hadn’t been boasting when he claimed to have his own way of raising the Undying race’s power.
Ten days. In just ten days, Liu Rujiao had undergone an astonishing transformation. If Liu Xihua hadn’t witnessed it with her own eyes, she wouldn’t have believed it.
Liu Xihua looked at Long Chen with a complex expression. Just as she was about to speak, a spiritual message startled her. Her expression changed to surprise, and then she smiled.
“The Sovereign Lord wishes to see us.”