Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 2297 - 2253: The Challenge Begins

"Senior Sister Yang, Senior Sister Chen, Tu Qi, why did you come so early?" Chen Yang revealed a relaxed smile.

"I came with the two senior sisters to support you. Today is a big scene, we can’t lower our momentum." Tu Qi squeezed out a smile and said.

"Chen Yang, are you really confident you can handle Liu Ziye? She’s really strong, very strong." Chen Jing was more direct, still worried about Chen Yang.

"Senior Sister, same as before, rest assured, I won’t do things I’m not confident about." Chen Yang replied simply, still relaxed.

"But..." Chen Jing wanted to persuade further.

"Alright Chen Jing, since Chen Yang is confident, we’ll just support him, no need to say more." Yang Qing interrupted Chen Jing.

Chen Jing sighed and didn’t say anything more.

"Since you’re confident, let’s go, the arena is ready." Yang Qingwan looked at Chen Yang and said.

Yang Qingwan’s personality was cold.

Unlike Chen Jing’s directness, but she felt similarly to Chen Jing.

Worried and skeptical.

After all, Liu Ziye had been in the academy for so many years, whereas Chen Yang, despite his extraordinary talent, had only been here for three months. How could the two be compared?

However, she disliked being verbose, so preferred to do something substantial.

She had actually commissioned a senior elder; if something unexpected happened in the arena, the elder would step in to protect Chen Yang.

That was enough.

"Hmm, thank you, Senior Sister." Chen Yang nodded to express his gratitude, and then followed the three to the arena area.

Upon reaching the arena, the scene was crowded.

The special elevated platform for the academy’s high-ranking officials was also filled to capacity.

All occupied by those with an ethereal presence and powerful aura.

"That’s Elder Hong, isn’t it? He hasn’t been out for decades, didn’t expect him to come."

"The Pavilion Master of Sword Pavilion! Elder Li, he’s here too."

"Wow, isn’t Elder Gu from the Pill Hall uninterested in these events? Yet he’s here."

...

The spectators were amazed to see so many high-ranking officials on the elevated platform.

Furthermore, many were also surprised by the attending students.

For this battle, nearly everyone from the second and third regions came.

Even over half of the first region showed up.

Clearly, a simple ranking arena battle had inexplicably become the academy’s most captivating fight.

Such a scenario had never happened before at the academy.

The scene was already lively, and with Chen Yang’s arrival, it became even more heated.

"Haha, Chen Yang’s here, everyone look!"

Someone first noticed Chen Yang and loudly alerted the others.

Upon hearing this, others turned their gaze toward Chen Yang.

"He’s really here, interesting, should be quite a show."

"Could he really not show up for such a big scene? If he let the whole academy down, how could he maintain standing?"

"Do you think he’ll be defeated by Liu Ziye in a few moves?"

The scene buzzed with noisy chatter.

Even those on the elevated platform were attracted.

All wanted to see who Chen Yang was, having caused such commotion in just three short months at the academy.

"Facing such a grand scene, his steps are steady, his expression serene, seems he does have some confidence." An elder commented with a smile.

"Having confidence is one thing, but Liu Ziye’s strength shouldn’t be underestimated, it’s complicated."

"Hmm, can’t make easy judgments, let’s see what happens."

The platform fell silent.

The crowd below also gradually quieted.

Because at this moment, the elder hosting the arena battle took the stage.

This arena battle was very special, so the academy made special arrangements.

An elite elder, Elder Ming, was to preside over the arena battle.

Elder Ming was strong and held high prestige in the academy, considered a capable elder.

When he took the stage, many disciples didn’t dare make noise.

"Please, the two contestants step forward." Elder Ming took the stage and directly called for Chen Yang and Liu Ziye to step up without unnecessary words.

"Tu Qi, senior sisters, I’m going." Chen Yang responded to the call and spoke to the three.

"Brother Chen Yang, be careful."

"Chen Yang, if it really doesn’t work, just surrender, we won’t laugh at you." Chen Jing joked.

Chen Yang also laughed hearing this: "Alright, if I can’t handle it, I’ll take your advice and surrender."

After speaking, Chen Yang looked at Yang Qingwan once, then leaped onto the stage.

"Liu Ziye, come on stage."

After Chen Yang got up there, noticing Liu Ziye still hadn’t, he directly pointed at him and shouted.

Wow.

These words took everyone aback on the scene.

Too audacious.

Came forward to totally offend Liu Ziye.

Liu Ziye below the platform had intended to act smug, to step up slowly and give Chen Yang a tough start.

But unexpectedly, Chen Yang would point at his nose and shout.

So, not only did he fail to act cool, but he was somewhat embarrassed.

"Kid, since you’re in such a rush to die, I’ll grant your wish." Liu Ziye also jumped onto the stage.

His stepping onto the stage caused an uproar.

"Wow, Liu Ziye is indeed strong, his aura is at a new height."

"Knew it all along, you think his trip to the Northern Territory was for nothing?"

"He has a protective halo, his aura is wild, can’t possibly lose."

"Nonsense, if Liu Ziye gets beaten by Chen Yang, I’ll eat dirt."

...

The voices beneath the stage mostly praised Liu Ziye.

The halo surrounding Liu Ziye was indeed heavy.

Even though he wasn’t the strongest presence within the academy, he was recognized as highly promising, with limitless future potential.

That’s why so many paid attention to him.

Compared to Liu Ziye, Chen Yang received harsh criticism.

Comments like overestimating oneself, using an egg against a rock, or being a mantis trying to stop a chariot, were among the better ones.

Far worse, vulgar comments were abundant.

However, Chen Yang filtered it all out.

His gaze was tightly locked on Liu Ziye standing across, his eyes fixed only on him.

"The ranking arena battle begins now, whichever side concedes will mean the battle ends." Elder Ming saw both were ready and directly announced the start of the battle.

After speaking, he immediately vanished.

"Chen Yang, I’ll give you a chance now, kneel, apologize, and concede, you can leave alive. Otherwise, I guarantee you won’t leave this arena alive today." Liu Ziye didn’t rush to do anything, but confidently threw out this statement.

Chen Yang smiled: "Liu Ziye, aren’t your words nonsense? If I wanted to concede, why wait until now? Just make your move."

Bull.

Really aiming to utterly offend Liu Ziye.

Looks like this guy doesn’t want to live.

That’s what the audience below thought.

Liu Ziye, hearing this, his face turned severe.

"Fine, since you seek death so dearly, I can’t be blamed for being ruthless." Liu Ziye’s tone intensified, then his aura burst forth.

Pale yellow spiritual energy surged, surrounding him.

Stirring the entire arena, creating stormy winds.

Seeing this, Chen Yang couldn’t be careless.

This Liu Ziye was indeed powerful, unlike the likes of Zou Tianming, definitely not something easily handled.

Flame Decision!

Chen Yang didn’t hold back, simultaneously activating Flame Decision.

Suddenly, the power of Earth Rock Fire circulated crazily through his limbs and bones.

Tinting his body’s spiritual energy into flaming red, fiercely burning, like a blazing fire.

"Die."

Liu Ziye’s eyes were filled with killing intent, as his cultivation technique operated, he advanced aggressively.

A hand chop, wrapped in turbulent spiritual energy, slashed toward Chen Yang.

This strike was indeed powerful, but not Liu Ziye’s full strength.

Merely a probe.