Chapter 195: Defeating Dong Qingshan (2)

Dong Qingshan gave a loud shout, his figure moving like lightning as his long sword conjured countless sword flowers.

Like a storm sweeping across heaven and earth, carrying an Aura that could tear everything apart, he lunged toward Chen Chuan.

Sword light flashed and Spiritual Energy surged, sealing off all of Chen Chuan’s paths of retreat.

He didn’t hold back at all with this strike, intending to heavily injure Chen Chuan in one move and make him beg for mercy on his knees.

Facing this incredibly sharp offensive, Chen Chuan’s gaze narrowed, not daring to be the least bit careless.

Although he was confident, he understood that the gap between Realms was real.

Chen Chuan gave a low shout in his heart as the Spiritual Energy in his body circulated frantically along the unique pathways of the Nine Revolutions Battle Scripture.

A majestic and heavy powerful Aura suddenly erupted from within him.

His skin faintly took on a pale golden luster. Spiritual Energy condensed on his fists, as if they contained the power to shatter mountains and crack stones.

He neither dodged nor avoided, meeting the sky full of sword shadows with a direct punch.

"He actually dares to take it head-on?"

"Is he looking for death? Senior Brother Dong’s Wind Cloud Sword Technique is no small matter."

The spectating Disciples cried out in surprise.

Boom!

Fist and sword collided, producing a dull, massive sound! A violent shockwave of Spiritual Energy spread out with the two at the center, kicking up dust from the ground.

A shocking scene unfolded!

Chen Chuan wasn’t sent flying by the sword as everyone expected; instead, he stood firmly in place.

His pale golden fist actually blocked Dong Qingshan’s sword edge head-on.

There was only a faint white mark on his fist; the skin wasn’t even broken.

"What?"

Dong Qingshan’s pupils constricted, his face filled with disbelief.

He felt as if his sword had struck a mountain forged from divine iron; the recoil made his wrist go numb.

"What a strong Physical Body! What a domineering Cultivation Technique!" someone nearby exclaimed.

Everyone was stunned by Chen Chuan’s terrifying punch.

A Spirit Transformation Realm First Level holding his own against a Spirit Rank sword technique of the Seventh Level without being defeated?

This simply overturned their understanding!

"It’s the Cultivation Technique! The technique he practices is definitely extraordinary."

Those with keen eyes immediately saw the key.

Dong Qingshan’s face instantly turned ashen.

He felt the surprise and mockery in the gazes around him.

For him, a Seventh Level, to fail to take down a Spirit Transformation Realm First Level newcomer with a full-strength strike was an utter humiliation.

"Bastard! Die!"

Dong Qingshan roared, his Spiritual Energy pouring out without reservation. He pushed the Wind Cloud Sword Technique to its limit; the sword light became denser, and its power grew even greater than before.

He refused to believe that with absolute suppression of his Realm, he couldn’t deal with Chen Chuan.

For a time, sword light and fist shadows intertwined in the field, with constant booming sounds.

Chen Chuan pushed the Nine Revolutions Battle Scripture to its limit. Although his total Spiritual Energy was less than his opponent’s, the power of his technique far exceeded Dong Qingshan’s.

Every one of his punches was heavy and powerful, imbued with terrifying Battle Intent. He actually fought Dong Qingshan back and forth without falling into a disadvantage.

This scene left the surrounding spectating Disciples feeling stirred and full of emotion.

"This Chen Chuan is truly a monster!"

"Holding off a Seventh Level at the Spirit Transformation Realm First Level is unheard of."

"It seems that his bet with Saint Gu Chen... perhaps he truly has confidence."

The more Dong Qingshan fought, the more alarmed and frustrated he became.

He found that his proud advantage in Spiritual Energy was being significantly weakened by his opponent’s strangely powerful Cultivation Technique.

The opponent’s Spiritual Energy seemed to possess armor-piercing and vibrating properties, making him extremely uncomfortable.

Unable to land a decisive blow after so long, he felt like a joke.

"Impossible, how could I lose to a piece of trash like you?" Dong Qingshan’s mental state began to waver, and his sword moves started to become disorganized.

Just then, a sharp light flashed in Chen Chuan’s eyes.

He activated the Wind God Art. His footwork suddenly became profound and unpredictable, his figure like a ghost as his speed surged instantly.

Leaving behind several afterimages, his true body circled to Dong Qingshan’s side as if teleporting.

Dong Qingshan’s vision blurred, and he lost track of Chen Chuan. Alarm bells rang in his heart.

Chen Chuan seized this fleeting fated Opportunity. Gathering all his strength into a single punch, coupled with the extreme speed from the Wind God Art, it struck like a falling meteor toward Dong Qingshan’s ribs.

Bang!

This punch landed squarely on Dong Qingshan!

Pfft!

The protective Spiritual Energy on Dong Qingshan’s body shattered like paper.

He felt as if he had been struck by a massive weight. He spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying like a broken kite, crashing heavily onto the ground in the distance and rolling several times before stopping.

The long sword in his hand also flew out of his grip and stuck into the ground nearby.

All the spectating Disciples stood with their mouths agape, staring at the scene in stunned silence.

Dong Qingshan of the Spirit Transformation Realm Seventh Level was actually defeated in one punch by Chen Chuan of the Spirit Transformation Realm First Level?

And so pathetically, at that!

Chen Chuan slowly retracted his fist. His breathing was steady, as if the intense battle just now hadn’t cost him much energy.

He walked up to Dong Qingshan, who was struggling to get up, and looked down at him with a mocking curl of his lips.

"Senior Brother Dong, is this the strength of your Spirit Transformation Realm Seventh Level? It seems you don’t quite live up to your reputation."

"If you want to stand up for someone, you should first weigh your own worth."

"Today, out of consideration for our fellow discipleship, I won’t take your life. But I must give you a lesson for slandering a fellow Disciple."

With that, Chen Chuan unceremoniously bent down, pulled the Storage Ring off Dong Qingshan’s finger, and tucked it into his robe.

"You dare steal my Storage Ring?" Dong Qingshan’s eyes nearly split from rage as he spat out another mouthful of blood.

"Steal?" Chen Chuan raised an eyebrow. "This is spoils of war, or perhaps compensation for the mental distress caused by your slander. Interpret it however you like."

His matter-of-fact banditry once again left the surrounding crowd petrified.

This Chen Chuan was not only powerful, but his way of doing things was completely unconventional.

"Chen Chuan! Just you wait! The Saintess won’t let you off; you will definitely pay the price."

Dong Qingshan struggled and roared, his voice full of malice.

"I’ll be waiting."

Chen Chuan replied indifferently.

Ignoring Dong Qingshan, who was like a dead dog, he turned and walked toward his Cave Dwelling.

Leaving behind only a dashing silhouette and a group of Inner Sect Disciples bewildered in the wind.

Watching Chen Chuan leave and then seeing the miserable Dong Qingshan on the ground, the crowd instantly erupted.

"My god, this Chen Chuan is way too fierce."

"A Spirit Transformation Realm First Level defeating a Seventh Level... the Inner Sect is going to be shaken, right?"

"What kind of Cultivation Technique is he practicing? It’s terrifying!"

"And did you see? That speed at the end was definitely a profound movement technique."

"He stole Dong Qingshan’s Storage Ring! Hahaha, they’ve really crossed the line now."

"Tsk tsk, hitting Dong Qingshan is like slapping Saintess Liu Qian’s face. Chen Chuan’s future days probably won’t be peaceful."

Everyone realized that this Chen Chuan, who had just entered the Inner Sect, had first made a staggering bet with Holy Son Gu Chen and then boldly defeated the Saintess’s follower.

He was destined to stir the waters of the Inner Sect into a complete upheaval.

Inside the Cave Dwelling, Chen Chuan toyed with Dong Qingshan’s Storage Ring, his eyes deep.

Liu Qian’s revenge came faster than he had anticipated, but it also gave him a clearer understanding of his own strength.

However, he wasn’t afraid of trouble. After all, he was a "cheater," and he still had trump cards.