Chapter 170: The Life and Death Battle Arrives (2)

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The thought of Chen Chuan possibly spilling his blood on the Life and Death Stage made her feel terrible.

On the other side of the Life and Death Stage, in an inconspicuous corner, an old man in a gray robe with a sinister face stood quietly.

It was Li Feiyun’s grandfather, the Outer Sect Elder of the Pill Hall, Li Yan.

His eyes were as sharp as a hawk’s as he scanned the scene, his brow slightly furrowed.

When he first learned that his grandson had signed a life-and-death warrant with someone, and the opponent was a newcomer at the Half-Step Great Power, he had first felt relieved, but then a trace of unease.

Why would a Half-Step Great Power dare to agree to a life-and-death battle with a Great Power Realm Fifth Level?

Was it stupidity, or did he have something to rely on?

The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. To ensure everything went perfectly, he had come in person to watch the battle today.

Once he noticed any signs of an accident, he would intervene to save his grandson, even if it meant violating Sect rules.

"He’s here! Chen Chuan is here!"

Someone shouted, and everyone’s gaze simultaneously shifted in one direction.

Chen Chuan appeared in a clean green robe, his steps steady and his expression calm, walking toward the Life and Death Stage at an unhurried pace.

His appearance instantly ignited the atmosphere of the entire scene.

Seeing Chen Chuan, Su Mengxi immediately pushed through the crowd and rushed forward, blocking his path.

Her pretty face was full of urgency and worry: "Chen Chuan, listen to my advice one last time. It’s not too late to give up now! Losing face doesn’t matter; it’s better than losing your life!"

Looking at Senior Sister Su’s genuine display of emotion, Chen Chuan felt a slight warmth in his heart.

But his eyes remained as firm as iron: "Senior Sister Su, I appreciate your kindness. But a man’s word is his bond. I, Chen Chuan, will never retreat from a battle."

"You fool! You blockhead! Do you insist on going up there to die?" Su Mengxi was so angry her eyes turned red, and she scolded: "Can’t you... for the sake of the people who care about you, value your own life a little?"

Their close conversation, especially Su Mengxi’s undisguised worry and her calling him a fool in her urgency, fell into the eyes of the surrounding Disciples and immediately triggered more whispering.

"Look, Senior Sister Su really does have feelings for Chen Chuan..."

"Alas, the falling flowers have intent, but the flowing water is heartless. It’s a pity that after today, the water will be cut off."

"What merit or ability does this Chen Chuan have to gain such favor from Senior Sister Su?"

"Heh, what merit? After today, he’ll be nothing but a withered skeleton, and Senior Sister Su will be left with only her longing."

Li Feiyun, on the Life and Death Stage, took in this entire scene.

Especially Su Mengxi’s anxiety for Chen Chuan—even her pleading look—was like a sharp knife stabbing fiercely into his heart.

His face instantly darkened so much it could drip water, and the malice and Killing Intent in his eyes almost became tangible.

"Chen! Chuan! I will tear you into ten thousand pieces!"

Li Feiyun roared frantically in his heart.

Facing the various gazes and discussions from all around, Chen Chuan acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing.

Looking at Su Mengxi, who was on the verge of tears, he sighed softly, took out the warm jade bottle from his robe, and pressed it back into Su Mengxi’s hand.

"Senior Sister Su, this Spirit Transformation Pill is useless to me. Take it back. It’s more important for your Breakthrough; don’t waste it on me."

Chen Chuan’s tone was calm and resolute.

Su Mengxi stared blankly at the jade bottle she had just received back, as if she couldn’t believe her eyes.

He... he actually didn’t take it?

In this whole month, he hadn’t even used the only pill that could possibly increase his strength?

In an instant, Su Mengxi felt as if the entire sky had collapsed, and the last shred of hope she held for Chen Chuan was completely shattered.

Without even using the Spirit Transformation Pill, how could he possibly go against the Great Power Realm Fifth Level Li Feiyun?

He was clearly bent on seeking death!

Boundless disappointment overwhelmed her, leaving her frozen in place, her mind a complete blank.

Su Mengxi could only watch helplessly as Chen Chuan gave her a small nod, then his figure flickered as he lightly leaped onto the Life and Death Stage that symbolized the boundary between life and death.

Seeing Chen Chuan finally take the stage, Li Feiyun’s long-suppressed anger and Killing Intent erupted.

He stared at Chen Chuan with venomous eyes, his tone bone-chillingly cold and filled with the playfulness and cruelty of a cat catching a mouse:

"You dog, you’ve finally come up to die!"

"Very good, very good! Don’t worry, I won’t let you die too easily!"

"I will first break your four limbs, cripple your Cultivation, and make you crawl on the ground like a maggot. I’ll make you slowly draw your last breath amidst endless pain and regret."

Chen Chuan’s expression remained calm, as if he hadn’t heard Li Feiyun’s malicious words.

He simply spoke indifferently, his voice clearly reaching everyone present: "Are you finished? If you’re finished, then make your move. However, the one who dies won’t be me, but you."

"Hahaha!" Li Feiyun felt as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world and couldn’t help but laugh maniacally toward the sky.

His laughter was full of disdain and mockery: "Just you? You’re worthy of such big talk? I’ll let you know right now what despair is!"

Not just Li Feiyun, but many of the watching Disciples below also burst into laughter, all thinking Chen Chuan had been scared witless or was just bluffing.

A Half-Step Great Power against a Great Power Realm Fifth Level, yet he dared to speak such arrogant words—if this wasn’t seeking death, what was?

Listening to that piercing laughter and looking at the isolated yet upright figure on the stage, Su Mengxi tightly gripped the jade bottle in her hand, her nails almost digging into her flesh.

Her face was full of sorrow, looking somewhat lonely.

The first time she liked someone, was she really going to watch him die before her eyes?

Su Mengxi felt a heartache for the first time.

Li Yan narrowed his eyes in the corner, carefully sizing up Chen Chuan, trying to see something from him.

But Chen Chuan’s Aura was restrained, and he couldn’t see his depth for the moment. Only that sense of unease in his heart seemed to grow a bit stronger.

On the Life and Death Stage, the atmosphere instantly became tense, and the great battle was on the verge of breaking out!