Chapter 34: Defeating Shi Man (2)

Ye Linger’s small mouth formed an "O" shape, large enough to fit an entire candied haw.

She blinked her large eyes, which were full of disbelief.

Thinking about how she had previously smugly called herself his Senior Sister and forced Chen Chuan to call her that...

Ye Linger’s small face instantly turned beet red, feeling waves of heat.

"This bastard actually went easy on me all this time. Was he afraid of discouraging me?"

A hint of unspeakable sweetness rose in Ye Linger’s heart again.

"He’s so powerful, good-looking, and so strong at Alchemy. Giving him my first kiss doesn’t seem like a bad deal after all, does it?"

She stole a glance at Chen Chuan’s profile, and her heart began to beat uncontrollably faster.

On the Duel Platform, the honest smile on Shi Man’s face had long since disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

He said in a deep voice, "Junior Brother Chen Chuan, I didn’t expect you to hide so deeply. It seems I misjudged you."

Chen Chuan felt the surging power within his body and smiled slightly. "Now, do I have the right to speak arrogantly?"

Shi Man took a deep breath, fully circulating his Cultivation Technique, the Savage Body Art.

Under his bronze-colored skin, it seemed as if rocks were shifting, emitting an even heavier Aura.

"In that case, I will no longer hold back!"

"Be careful. Sometimes I don’t know my own strength. If I hit too hard later, I hope you won’t hold a grudge, Junior Brother."

Chen Chuan returned the same words to him verbatim. "Likewise, Senior Brother Shi. I also hope you won’t hold a grudge later."

"Hmph! Take this!" Shi Man said no more.

With a low roar, his entire being charged forward like a wild bull.

He stepped forward abruptly, his right fist clenched, and with a terrifying momentum capable of shattering mountains and cracking rocks, he threw a straightforward punch at Chen Chuan.

The wind from the punch surged, and the air was compressed into sonic booms.

He truly didn’t hold back at all with this punch, intending to decide the outcome in one blow.

The crowd below held their breath, as if they could already see Chen Chuan being sent flying by this domineering punch.

However, facing this fiercely unparalleled punch, Chen Chuan neither dodged nor avoided it. A sharp light flashed in his eyes as he also threw a punch.

He didn’t use his Bloodline Power, relying solely on the strength of the Furnace Realm Ninth Level to fight.

Bang!

The two fists collided directly, producing a muffled boom like thunder.

A violent airwave swept out with the two of them at the center, causing the clothes of the onlookers below to flutter wildly.

Under everyone’s disbelieving gazes, the aggressive Shi Man’s body shook violently, and he actually retreated three steps in a row.

Meanwhile, Chen Chuan’s figure only swayed slightly before he stood firmly.

Silence!

A deathly silence!

If Chen Chuan revealing his cultivation earlier was like lighting a fuse, then the result of this punch collision was like detonating a nuclear bomb.

"He knocked back Shi Man with a single punch."

"Oh my goodness! What did this Chen Chuan grow up eating?"

"Senior Brother Shi Man’s Savage Body Art is famous for its strength and defense! How could he suffer a loss in a direct head-on clash?"

"A monster! An absolute monster!"

The crowd below completely exploded. Exclamations rose and fell one after another, as everyone was shocked beyond measure by this scene that overturned their understanding.

Shi Man steadied himself, his gaze toward Chen Chuan filled with shock and horror.

He knew better than anyone the power of his punch just now.

That Chen Chuan could knock him back with one punch showed that his physical strength was terrifying.

"Good! Very good!" Shi Man laughed instead of getting angry, his Battle Intent fully ignited. "Junior Brother Chen Chuan, you are worthy of my full effort!"

"Come and fight!" Chen Chuan took the initiative to attack!

The two instantly clashed in a flurry of blows!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

The sounds of fists and feet colliding were like dense drumbeats, echoing throughout the entire Martial Arts Arena.

Two figures moved at high speeds on the platform, each clash erupting with startling energy fluctuations.

Shi Man pushed his Savage Body Art to the limit. A layer of rock-like luster faintly appeared on his body’s surface. His punches were wide and powerful, with incomparable strength, seeking to overcome skill with sheer force in every strike.

Chen Chuan, on the other hand, appeared much more at ease.

The Chaos Divine Body granted him physical strength and spiritual energy recovery speeds far beyond his peers, as well as incredible resilience against various attacks.

He didn’t activate the purple-gold dragon scales. Relying solely on his own cultivation and Physique, he fought Shi Man back and forth, even faintly holding the upper hand.

His Moves were sometimes as fierce as thunder and sometimes as agile as a phantom.

With the enhancement of the Eye of Wisdom, he was even better able to see through Shi Man’s combat patterns.

This gave Shi Man a frustrating feeling of his full strength hitting cotton, while at other times, he felt the pain of crashing into an iron plate.

The battle was exceptionally intense, leaving the crowd below dazzled and their blood boiling.

"So strong! They’re both so strong!"

"I didn’t expect Chen Chuan to not only hide his cultivation but also have such terrifying combat ability!"

"Is this really a new Disciple? I feel like my cultivation has gone to the dogs."

"Look! Senior Brother Shi Man seems unable to hold on!"

Sure enough, as the battle continued, Shi Man’s breathing began to grow heavy, and his offensive was no longer as fierce as at the start.

In contrast, Chen Chuan remained calm and composed, as if the spiritual energy in his body were endless.

"It’s time to end this!"

Chen Chuan saw an opportunity and gathered all his strength into his palm.

Shi Man’s expression changed drastically. He crossed his arms to block, pushing his Savage Body Art to the absolute limit.

Boom!

As the palm print landed, the rock-like luster on Shi Man’s body instantly dimmed.

He felt an indescribable, strange force penetrate his body, which not only dismantled his defense but also caused his spiritual energy flow to stall.

Pfft!

He could no longer steady himself. He spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily below the Duel Platform.

Third match, Chen Chuan wins!

The entire Martial Arts Arena fell into an eerie silence once again.

Everyone’s eyes were focused on the young man in green on the stage, filled with awe and disbelief.

A super dark horse had been born with an unstoppable momentum!

Originally, everyone thought the top spot of this competition would be decided among the five prodigies like Xiao Tianci.

But now, Chen Chuan’s sudden emergence had completely shattered the original pattern, leaving the final result full of suspense.

On the high platform, the expressions of Lin Feng, Su Wan, and Han Bing became incredibly solemn.

They asked themselves if they could have defeated Shi Man, let alone in a direct head-on clash like Chen Chuan had.

The strength Chen Chuan displayed put immense pressure on them.

Only Xiao Tianci’s expression remained calm.

However, deep within his profound eyes, a faint light of interest flickered, as if he had finally encountered an opponent worthy of his serious attention.

The several Outer Sect Elders also looked at each other, their eyes full of amazement.

"This boy truly deserves to be a Genius admitted through special recruitment."

"Furnace Realm Ninth Level, an incredibly solid Foundation, and even more startling combat power!"

"It seems this Outer Sect Grand Competition has become interesting."

Chen Chuan stood on the stage, slowly retracting his Aura, and then walked down from the Duel Platform.

The appearance of Chen Chuan as a super dark horse added a veil of mystery to this competition.

Everyone was now even more looking forward to his next performance.

He might actually be able to take first place in the competition.

"No wonder this bastard dared to bet with me." Ye Linger pouted. "I fell for his trap."