Human Clan Defender

Chapter 846 21-22: Mastery of the Divine Arts (Combined; Please Vote for Monthly Ticket)

Amidst the mountains of the Candle Sect, there lies a vast platform.

At the center of the platform, there is an arena made of an unknown material.

The Arena of the Gods!

A stage crafted by the Clan Divine King of the Zhongshan Clan with great means, appearing to be only three zhang in circumference on the surface, yet secretly containing Heaven and Earth within.

In the past, any disciples of the Candle Sect who had disputes would open the Arena of the Gods to resolve them.

Of course.

Not everyone is qualified to enter the Arena of the Gods.

As for the so-called "Gods".

As the name suggests.

Only those in the God Realm can set foot in this place.

"The last time the Arena of the Gods was opened, wasn't it over a decade ago?"

"Precisely, the Arena of the Gods isn't easily opened, only those Direct Disciples have the privilege to step in here."

"I've heard that this challenge is not simple; a strong one tried to approach Qiu Peak but was stopped by Elder Xia. It seems that Elder Xia is acting as a Protector for Senior Brother Qiu."

"Hiss, Elder Xia—"

Many disciples of the Candle Sect, upon hearing the name Zhongshan Xia, had their expressions slightly change.

Zhongshan Xia!

Although his ranking among the Elders isn't high.

However.

Speaking of strength, he has always been in an unfathomable realm.

It can be said.

Among the many elders of the Candle Sect, whenever Zhongshan Xia is mentioned, there's a bit of apprehension, thus granting him a mysterious prestige among the disciples.

In front of the Arena of the Gods, there are rows of empty seats.

These are positions where only the high-ranking members of the Candle Sect have the privilege to sit.

The Arena of the Gods is unlike others.

Whenever the Arena of the Gods is opened, there will always be an elder overseeing the battle, to prevent unpredictable incidents.

At this moment.

The space slightly fluctuated, and strong figures abruptly appeared on the seats.

One!

Two!

Three!

When seeing the appearance of eight elders, all the disciples' expressions changed once more.

Eight Elders!

In the past, during the Arena of the Gods, at most only one or two elders came, never exceeding three.

It's very rare for eight elders to come directly, as it is now.

At this moment.

Another strong figure stepped through the air, directly landing on one of the seats.

Upon seeing the newcomer.

Not only did many disciples' expressions slightly change, but also the arriving elders had their expressions shift.

"Elder Xia is here."

"Mm."

Zhongshan Xia glanced at several elders, slightly nodded, as a form of greeting.

Subsequently.

He didn't say anything, instead letting his gaze fall on the Arena of the Gods.

"Hmph!"

The Fourth Elder, upon seeing this, couldn't help but let out a cold snort, still remembering having been threatened by Zhongshan Xia not long ago, and as a result, having to temporarily retreat.

This matter, although not spread,

Still remains a humiliation in his heart.

Nine Elders!

So far.

The number of arriving elders has reached a total of nine.

Seeing this scene, many disciples communicated in secret, spreading the news around.

Meanwhile.

Some disciples who initially did not want to come, upon receiving the news, arrived immediately.

After all, the Arena of the Gods that could draw nine elders wouldn't be comparable to any ordinary Arena of the Gods.

Coming to see.

In the end, it's never a loss.

As time gradually passed by.

More and more Candle Sect disciples gathered around the Arena of the Gods, and even some Direct Disciples temporarily came out of seclusion to witness the event at the Arena of the Gods.

"Zhongshan Chou is quite arrogant, wanting to fight two alone. Though Zhongshan Sheng and Zhongshan Ping's powers are average, they're not to be trifled with. If he gets killed on the Arena of the Gods, that would be interesting!"

A young man in dark red attire looked at the empty Arena of the Gods with a gloomy gaze.

Hearing his words.

Another young man turned to look at him, giving a faint smile: "Direct Disciple Yan seems to have quite a grudge against Direct Disciple Qiu?"

"He's just too arrogant."

Zhongshan Yan glanced at the young man who spoke and didn't bother explaining.

The latter is also a Direct Disciple.

Behind every Direct Disciple, there is a certain amount of power, and usually, it's not necessary to offend them.

But Zhongshan Chou is different.

The strong figure behind him has already fallen.

Last time, when his deity statue crumbled, the portion of faith from the Qingfeng Clan should have fallen into his hands.

However.

Zhongshan Chou finally returned safely, leaving that portion of faith, which should have belonged to him, out of reach.

As such.

Zhongshan Yan naturally harbors great discontent towards him.

Now he only hopes.

Zhongshan Chou will be killed by the other two Direct Disciples on the Arena of the Gods, so he can have a chance to take over that portion of faith.

Looking at other Direct Disciples.

There are actually only a few who could contend with him for that portion of faith.

Just some maneuvering would basically solve the problem.

"Direct Disciple Sheng has arrived!"

"Direct Disciple Ping is here too!"

Suddenly, a disciple spoke loudly, causing others to look in the direction of the voice, just in time to see the two Direct Disciples arriving together.

Those who can become Direct Disciples are extraordinary.

Thus.

Even without speaking, their aura naturally subdued other disciples.

However.

To the surrounding words, neither Zhongshan Sheng nor Zhongshan Ping spoke, their faces expressionless, striding directly onto the Arena of the Gods.

As they watched the two on the stage, an elder on the elders' seats had a sparkle in his eyes.

"Zhongshan Sheng's aura seems a bit unusual; is he about to enter the Fourth Level of the God Realm?"

The Third Level and the Fourth Level of the God Realm seem only a minor difference.

But in reality, the Third Level belongs to the Initial Stage, while the Fourth Level is of the Middle Stage, the difference not just in realm but in rank as well.