Chapter 919 - 145: Dongfang Canglang: Giving Him a Chance to Follow Me

"Canglan Finger!"

Facing Qi Tinnan, Lin Chen still pointed a finger, but this time he raised his hand and pointed several times continuously.

In an instant, five fingers were pointed out.

Five gigantic fingers appeared above the circular platform like a Five Finger Mountain, pressing down toward Qi Tinnan, and during the descent, the five fingers unexpectedly overlapped into one finger, with terrifying pressure, making even the disciples of the Canglan Sect below the platform feel uneasy.

"Junior Brother Lin didn’t go all out against Xia Anbo earlier."

The disciple of the Canglan Sect was shocked, and after the shock came delight. Qi Tinnan was famous, especially among their peers of martial artists, previously they were worried for Junior Brother Lin because Qi Tinnan was not comparable to Xia Anbo.

Unexpectedly, Junior Brother Lin gave them such a surprise!

"Junior Brother Lin shouldn’t have held back. If he hadn’t, perhaps Qi Tinnan would have seen Junior Brother Lin’s true strength and wouldn’t have challenged him. Using thunderous means to awe others would be more suitable."

"Was it Junior Brother Lin holding back or was Xia Anbo unable to take even one blow? What could Junior Brother Lin do?"

Hearing a senior brother’s retort, the martial artist who was just lamenting suddenly realized, isn’t that right?

Blame it on Xia Anbo for being too weak!

At the moment, it’s not just the disciples of the Canglan Sect thinking this way, many other martial artists on the square share the same thought.

Lin Chen wanting to display his strength to intimidate others requires a suitable opponent, it’s just that Xia Anbo was too weak.

At the square, the martial artists of the Eight Desolates Sect felt the fiery gaze of those around them.

No matter whether Qi Tinnan could defeat Lin Chen, after the battle, their Eight Desolates Sect would inevitably become the most embarrassed.

Many martial artists of the Eight Desolates Sect even blamed Xia Anbo. If his strength was insufficient, he shouldn’t have sought the limelight; the sect had other Innate Third Realm martial artists stronger than him.

However, those Innate Third Realm martial artists stronger than Xia Anbo were relieved, thankful that Xia Anbo took the lead; otherwise, if they had been the first to challenge Lin Chen, they might have ended up as defeated opponents under Lin Chen.

During the battle between the two sects, losing to Lin Chen would be an embarrassment to the sect.

Now with Xia Anbo first and Qi Tinnan next, they no longer need to act.

If Qi Tinnan wins, they cannot challenge Lin Chen.

If Qi Tinnan loses, then they wouldn’t challenge Lin Chen either as it would only result in humiliation.

...

"Brother Zhao, do you still think Qi Tinnan will surely win now?"

Zhao Wuji’s eyes flashed: "I admit Lin Chen’s strength exceeded my expectations, but just this alone isn’t enough to defeat Qi Tinnan!"

Just as Zhao Wuji’s words fell, Qi Tinnan moved on the circular platform, taking a step in a manner akin to teleportation, appearing at Lin Dong’s upper right, unaffected by the pressure of the Canglan Finger, and even the finger couldn’t lock onto him.

"Star Illusion Technique, Star-Burning Valley’s top-tier body technique, even the Divine Soul finds it hard to capture, no wonder you said just this move isn’t enough for Lin Chen to defeat Qi Tinnan."

The black-robed man beside Zhao Wuji spoke with a voice filled with sudden realization, he momentarily forgot about Star-Burning Valley’s Star Illusion Technique.

Star-Burning Valley is a rather unique super sect, where the cultivation techniques inside are not the most powerful in terms of force, but the sect possesses an extremely formidable body cultivation technique known as the Star Illusion Technique.

If this technique is cultivated to great success, below the Myriad Phenomena Realm, one can evade the perception of others’ Divine Thought.

Though Illusion Star Technique is quite magical, its cultivation difficulty is extremely high, and before reaching great success it cannot evade strong practitioners’ Divine Thought lock, thus not every disciple of Star-Burning Valley would choose to cultivate it.

And evidently, Zhao Wuji knew Qi Tinnan cultivated the Star Illusion Technique to great success, hence his prediction.

With Divine Thought unable to lock, not to mention the Canglan Finger.

Bang!

The Canglan Finger struck empty, and at this moment, Qi Tinnan appeared behind Lin Dong in an eerie fashion, with his right palm shining with star glow, these star glows transformed into a sharp blade, without any energy ripple, stabbing toward Lin Chen.

This scene occurred rapidly.

Many martial artists present saw it, but they admitted that if they were Lin Chen, they wouldn’t react in time.

At the Innate Realm, battles are not fought with eyesight to watch opponents, more with Divine Soul to perceive, but Qi Tinnan’s ability to dodge perception is like a silver crescent assassin, impossible to defend against.

However, just as the sharp star blade was about to land on Lin Chen’s back, golden light appeared behind Lin Chen, these golden lights instantly transformed into golden armor, covering Lin Chen’s back.

Whoosh!

The blade struck the golden armor but couldn’t advance at all.

"Blocked it!"

Seeing this scene, the martial artists of the Canglan Sect exhaled in relief, but this wasn’t the end, everyone then saw the armor on Lin Chen’s back suddenly pulse, finally instantly transforming into overwhelming flames rushing toward Qi Tinnan.

This sudden change even caught Qi Tinnan off guard.

Because he couldn’t have anticipated such an unexpected turn.

This is the world of the Martial Arts Seal, and it is impossible to bring items inside. If it were outside, he would worry about whether Lin Chen might have a defensive treasure hidden on him, something that could save his life in critical moments. After all, Lin Chen, being a Celestial Pride disciple of the Canglan Sect, having some life-protection treasures from the strong figures of the Canglan Sect is normal.

But here, he needn’t worry. He has extreme confidence in his Star Illusion Technique, believing Lin Chen will absolutely not be able to react. Looking at the entire sect, there are only seven people, including him, who have cultivated the Star Illusion Technique to Great Success in the Innate Realm, and the other six are Sect Elders, who are already in the Innate Fifth Realm or even the Sixth Realm.

In the world of the Martial Arts Seal, which blocks the use of external items, the power of the Star Illusion Technique can be brought to its utmost.

In Qi Tinnan’s suddenly narrowed and incredulous gaze, the flames not only devoured his starlight but even engulfed him as well.

The Innate Fire instantly surrounded the entire circular platform, and in the square, Yin Yue looked at this scene with a gentle smile. Facing Lin Chen, who had refined four types of Innate Fire, choosing to engage in close combat was the most foolish decision, as it meant putting oneself in danger.

However, thinking of Lin Chen’s powerful Divine Soul besides the Innate Fire, Yin Yue suddenly felt pity for Qi Tinnan. Whether he chose to ambush or confront head-on, or even fight from a distance, once he decided to attack Lin Chen, the outcome was already destined.

This guy Lin Chen is truly an invincible presence in the Innate Third Realm.

...

The blazing Innate Fire slowly faded after a dozen breaths, and seeing only Lin Chen’s figure remaining on the circular platform, there was no exclamation from the scene.

From the moment Qi Tinnan was swallowed by the Innate Fire released by Lin Chen, they had already anticipated this result.

Everyone looked at Lin Chen with a trace of reverence in their eyes.

If defeating Xia Anbo wasn’t much, then defeating Qi Tinnan so effortlessly was enough to prove Lin Chen’s strength is truly at the peak of the Innate Third Realm.

"The Flame Dynasty is about to give birth to another peerless Celestial Pride. It’s been less than two years since entering the Innate Realm, and his strength has reached the peak of the Innate Third Realm. Tsk tsk...this potential is unimaginable,"

An elderly at the Innate Third Realm expressed with a sigh, and these words represented the thoughts of all martial artists present.

Being the first on Martial Arts Mountain proves potential, but breaking through three realms in such a short time, such potential is unheard of.

The black-robed individuals standing in a separate area also fell into silence. Although there wasn’t much conversation between them, they could all feel the shifts in the others’ auras, indicating that the strength Lin Chen displayed had also startled them.

The Lin Chen at the peak of the Innate Third Realm is no longer just a promising junior but someone worthy of their attention.

Beneath the circular platform, Xu Xia was the first to exit the Martial Arts Seal once again.

"Great News, a great victory!"

"Lin Chen defeated Qi Tinnan in one move!"

Xu Xia’s voice spread throughout the Canglan Sect, and just like before, the entire Canglan Sect was once more in an uproar.

This time in the Canglan Hall, upon hearing the news, Du Xiaofeng and others breathed a deep sigh of relief. Defeating Qi Tinnan meant Lin Chen’s strength was already at the peak, and unless there was deep-seated enmity, no one else would likely challenge Lin Chen again.

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Thousand Mechanism City.

"Young master, there’s news you might be interested in hearing?"

"What news?"

Dongfang Canglang glanced indifferently at the woman who walked in.

"Lin Chen of the Canglan Sect ventured into the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda and has currently displayed strength comparable to the peak of the Innate Third Realm."

"Lin Chen of the Canglan Sect? Who is this person?"

Dongfang Canglang’s eyes remained indifferent; there weren’t many throughout the Flame Dynasty whom he remembered.

"Young master, Lin Chen joined the Canglan Sect from an overseas island two years ago. He hadn’t stepped into the Innate Realm upon entry, yet now he has reached the peak of the Innate Third Realm."

The woman explained, given her young master’s status, it was unlikely he would care about those below the Innate Fifth Realm, even though Lin Chen had previously achieved first on Martial Arts Mountain.

Just being first on Martial Arts Mountain wasn’t enough to catch the young master’s eye.

Jiang Yaoyan had the chance to follow the young master because he needed Jiang Yaoyan for a task. Otherwise, even the Young Valley Master’s status in Medicine King Valley wouldn’t suffice to follow the young master.

"In two years, from never having entered the Innate Realm to reaching the peak of the Innate Third Realm?"

Finally, a trace of emotion flickered in Dongfang Canglang’s eyes as he chuckled: "It seems this Lin Chen met a significant opportunity. Regardless, to reach the peak of the Innate Third Realm at this age is certainly commendable. Once things are settled here, bring him to see me."

"If the young master is willing to meet Lin Chen, he will surely be overjoyed."

"This Lin Chen likely doesn’t know my identity. You may hint to him."

"Yes!"

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Li Family Guest Courtyard.

The young man drained the cup of wine, his eyes shining brightly: "So, it’s a young one from the Canglan Sect, but this alone is not enough."