Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts-Chapter 5871: Liu Rujiao vs Liu Qingyu

Liu Changtian had made his appearance.

His throne sat at the highest level of the spectator stands—a lone platform from which he could overlook the entire stage. Its very design was a declaration of his supreme authority.

Once Liu Changtian appeared, everyone fell silent and gazed at him worshipfully. He shouldn’t have arrived this early. But for some reason, he very much wanted to see that arrogant and hateful little fellow… or perhaps it should be said that he wanted to witness Long Chen’s fall from grace with his own eyes.

That was the only reason he had made an early appearance.

Just then, Liu Qingyu stepped onto the martial stage.

Gasps rang out the instant he appeared. His body had grown more robust, now wrapped in layers of dense runes that crawled even across his face. His aura had undergone a complete transformation, looking like a volcano on the brink of eruption.

Even late-stage Divine Emperors felt their hearts tremble before that presence. As for the top Sovereign sprout, Liu Minghao, his expression visibly shifted.

He felt fear. The title of rank one was slipping from his grasp, and there was nothing he could do to stop it. Jealousy clawed at him—but so did admiration. And it all fed into his awe of Liu Changtian.

This was a true expert.

In a mere ten days, Liu Changtian had turned Liu Qingyu into a completely different person, like a star soaring to the heavens.

All the disciples of the Undying race felt envy when they saw Liu Qingyu’s transformation. They also desired to one day obtain the Sovereign Lord’s pointers and become this strong.

But this choice had little to do with talent or diligence.

Liu Changtian hadn’t chosen Liu Qingyu for his potential. He had done it for a single reason—because Liu Qingyu had lost to Long Chen.

Of the two who had suffered defeat at his hands, Long Chen had taken Liu Rujiao. And so, Liu Changtian picked Liu Qingyu as a weapon to slap Long Chen in the face.

Just then, Long Chen’s voice rang out from far away.

“Aiya, Sovereign Lord, you’re here so early? I thought you'd wait until the very end, giving Liu Qingyu as much training time as possible.”

People turned to see Long Chen walking in with Liu Ruyan, Chu Yao, and Liu Rujiao. Long Chen looked completely relaxed, having the same arrogant smile on his lips as before.

Seeing this scene, Liu Xihua was speechless. When it came to provoking others, Long Chen might just be the world’s number one.

“Shut your mouth, fool!” roared Liu Qingyu. “The Sovereign Lord only gave me three days of instruction! I cultivated on my own the rest of the time!”

Long Chen's eyes widened. He said, “Oh no, that’s not good. Liu Rujiao trained the full ten days.”

“What a joke. How can a little human like you compare to the mighty Sovereign Lord? Even a single day of his guidance is worth ten years of you teaching Liu Rujiao,” sneered Liu Qingyu.

Long Chen chuckled.

Hehe, child. I was waiting for you to say something like that!

Sure enough, Liu Rujiao’s expression darkened.

Liu Qingyu had no idea how to pick his targets. If he wanted to insult Long Chen, fine—but dragging Liu Rujiao into it? Dumb move…

Liu Rujiao had suffered through countless life-and-death trials in the Seven Treasure Space. She had trained very hard, and every breath had felt like an eternity. And now, Liu Qingyu dismissed all of that as worthless?

Seeing this chance, Long Chen directly added oil to the fire. “See that? This little fellow thinks he’s invincible now, just because he got some pointers from the Sovereign Lord.”

Grinding her teeth, Liu Rujiao stepped onto the stage. She jabbed a finger toward Liu Qingyu’s nose and said, “You've received the Sovereign Lord’s pointers. If you lose, I’ll crush all your bones.”

As dense as ever, Liu Qingyu didn’t even understand why he was being cursed. He sneered, “You don’t have the right to yell at me anymore, Liu Rujiao. You’re one of Long Chen’s people now, so I won’t show mercy. I’ll defeat you in three moves—no, less. I’ll show you what real power looks like. I’ll show you the true divine abilities of the Undying race!”

“You idiot,” snapped Liu Rujiao. “You think imitating the Sovereign Lord’s posture gives you his power? Where does that confidence even come from?!”

Thinking that her fury was fear in disguise, Liu Qingyu snorted, “You’ll know in a bit.”

Just then, a deep, resonant bell rang out across the arena.

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The match was about to begin.

The martial stage started to descend slowly. With each pulse of divine light, a layer of energy condensed over it. Flash after flash—seven in total—coated the platform in a metallic sheen. By the time the seventh layer settled, even late-stage Divine Emperors felt a heavy pressure from the stage now.

This arena was meant for top-tier Demon Emperors. Since two Heaven Saints were using it, it meant this would be a world-shaking battle.

Liu Rujiao and Liu Qingyu stood on opposite sides, a transparent barrier separating them. According to the Undying race’s customs, this barrier gave the combatants time to summon their manifestations and prepare their power.

Unlike humans, the Undying race had too much energy stored in their bodies. Mobilizing it required time—so they were granted this opening window.

But neither Liu Qingyu nor Liu Rujiao moved… no manifestations, no heaven veins, not even Sovereign sprout qi.

Liu Qingyu sneered, “I’m giving you a chance. Hurry up and summon your manifestation. If you don’t… I won’t need three moves. One will be enough.”

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

Was he arrogant? Maybe. But after receiving the Sovereign Lord’s teachings, he had changed. This might not be idle boasting.

After all, Liu Qingyu’s overflowing aura alone was suffocating for them.

Yet strangely, Liu Rujiao’s aura now felt… hollow and weak.. They couldn’t comprehend what she had gone through during this time.

However, Liu Rujiao’s strange actions did make their hearts thud. Why did she feel so much like Long Chen?

Everyone remembered how he had been underestimated. And how that underestimation had ended in humiliation and defeat.

Could it be that Liu Rujiao…?

Before the thought could settle, the barrier vanished.

Liu Qingyu roared, and the runes on his body erupted with light as he shot forward like a meteor, aimed straight at Liu Rujiao.