Chapter 41

Pop!

Jiang Chen's fist glowed with a sharp light, the yuan force as sharp as a blade, slicing through the air with a popping sound, emitting a fierce wave of energy as it charged straight at Li Changhao's Yellow Sky Finger.

"What? He actually uses his fist to counter the Yellow Sky Finger, how can he be so arrogant."

Yan Yang was surprised.

"This Jiang Chen is too overconfident. Although he had the upper hand earlier, the Yellow Sky Finger is a combat technique, and this finger has immense power. He actually uses his fist to counter it directly; he is bound to suffer a loss."

"I bet he can't block it. The Li family's Yellow Sky Finger, although a low-grade human combat technique, has been refined to perfection by Li Changhao, with extremely formidable offensive power."

The onlookers were all astonished. No one thought that Jiang Chen, using his fist to counter the Yellow Sky Finger, could possibly be a match.

"Haha, Jiang Chen, you are too overconfident. You actually use your fist to counter my Yellow Sky Finger, truly reckless."

On the opposite side, Li Changhao laughed loudly, his face full of mockery. However, the next moment, the mockery on his face vanished, replaced by shock as Jiang Chen's actions told him what true mockery was.

Boom...

With a loud boom, under everyone's shocked gaze, Jiang Chen's fist collided with the massive Yellow Sky Finger, producing a deafening sound. Unfortunately, the scene people had expected did not occur.

Jiang Chen's fist was invincible, seemingly able to crush anything. The highly powerful Yellow Sky Finger was shattered by Jiang Chen's fist, turning into specks of yellow light that disappeared.

Looking at Jiang Chen, he remained in his punching stance, not moving at all, as steady as a mountain. Everyone could feel the power of that punch, and combined with the faint aura of a born leader that Jiang Chen casually emitted, many people had a sense of maturity about this young man.

"Heavens, how powerful is this punch, to actually shatter the Yellow Sky Finger."

"His physical body is too formidable. Even with the enhancement of yuan force, using his fist to counter the Yellow Sky Finger is terrifying."

"Such a genius appears in a small city like Tianxiang, it's hard to believe. It seems Li Changhao is no match for him."

...

No one was not shocked. Using his fist to counter the Yellow Sky Finger, if not for seeing it with their own eyes, who could believe it? This battle, which people originally thought was a sure thing, changed their minds with this one punch. Li Changhao had already used the Yellow Sky Finger, while Jiang Chen had not used any combat techniques. In comparison, Li Changhao had already lost. If Li Changhao had no other powerful trump cards, he was destined to lose to Jiang Chen today.

They naturally did not know that Jiang Chen had condensed five dragon patterns in his qi sea, and at full strength, he could deliver a force of fifty thousand pounds, which was terrifying.

"Damn, how did this guy train? His blood energy is vigorous, and his physical body is comparable to a savage beast."

Yan Yang couldn't help but curse. He himself was a rare genius, and geniuses are proud, making it hard to admire another genius. However, Jiang Chen's performance today made him admire him.

"Brother Jiang Chen took the One Qi Soul Essence Pill and the Pure Yang Fruit, and has advanced to the middle stage of the Qi Sea Realm. Li Changhao is no match for him. We can rest assured, hehe."

Yan Zhan Yun crossed his arms and laughed. He was no longer tense, adopting a relaxed attitude.

Moreover, Jiang Chen's performance greatly surprised the Yan family's high-ranking officials. Such a genius youth, even compared to the geniuses of the major sects within Qizhou, would not be inferior. This made them even more determined to win over Jiang Chen.

On the opposite side, Li Shanyue's face turned abnormally grim.

"Head of the family, this person has extraordinary talent. At such a young age, he is already so terrifying, and at the same level, he has almost no opponents. If we let him continue to grow, it will be a great threat."

Beside Li Shanyue, a Li family Dan Realm expert whispered. At this point, anyone who wasn't a fool could see Jiang Chen's potential.

"Rest assured, Hao has a combat weapon, he will surely kill him."

Li Shanyue said coldly. The fifteen-year-old youth in front of him made him feel a latent threat, forcing Li Shanyue to decide to eliminate him.

The most shocked was Li Changhao himself. He had practiced the Yellow Sky Finger for many years, refining it to a very proficient level, yet it was so easily broken by Jiang Chen. How could he not be shocked?

"Do you have any other tricks? I'll give you the chance to show them."

Jiang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his posture calm, his innate pride and confidence completely ignoring Li Changhao.

This was a naked contempt for Li Changhao, deeply wounding his proud heart. His eyes turned red, and his anger soared.

"Jiang Chen, I will kill you today."

Li Changhao roared, his arm flicking, and a sword with a sharp glow appeared in his hand as if by magic.

Buzz...

The sword emitted a series of sword whistles, its body completely black, thin as a cicada's wing, five feet long, and two fingers wide. The cold sword light flickered, making people feel suffocated.

"Low-grade combat weapon."

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on the sword, and with his keen eyesight, he immediately identified its grade.

"What? It's actually a combat weapon."

Yan Yang exclaimed in surprise.

"Damn, I overlooked this. Li Shanyue must have kept this in reserve, giving a low-grade combat weapon to Li Changhao."

Yan Zhan Yun was furious. Seeing the sword in Li Changhao's hand, everyone was no longer calm.

A combat weapon is far superior to ordinary weapons. Any weapon that reaches the combat weapon level is a divine weapon. The difference between a combat weapon and an ordinary weapon is that a combat weapon can absorb yuan force, exploding with power two to several times greater than the cultivator's own. It is similar to a powerful combat technique but is even rarer.

Each combat weapon is extremely precious. Even a low-grade combat weapon is rare, especially in Chicheng, a remote area of Qizhou. It is considered a corner of Qizhou, and combat weapons are even rarer. Even a Dan Realm expert would find it difficult to obtain a low-grade combat weapon.

For example, the auction house of Yan Yulou, the largest auction house in Chicheng, has auctioned various treasures and heavenly essences, but has never auctioned a combat weapon. The entire Yan family owns no more than three low-grade combat weapons.

The Yan family is like this, and the Li family is not much stronger. For Li Changhao, a mere peak Qi Sea Realm cultivator, to possess a low-grade combat weapon, it is clearly a trump card against Jiang Chen.

"It's actually a low-grade combat weapon. This is the first time I've seen a combat weapon. It is indeed a divine weapon, far superior to ordinary weapons."

"Li Changhao, with a low-grade combat weapon, his combat power will at least double. How can Jiang Chen deal with it?"

"Combat weapons can cut through metal like butter, they are terrifying."

...

Everyone sighed, all their eyes on the sword in Li Changhao's hand, filled with envy.

"Jiang Chen, this sword is called the Black Spirit Sword. You probably haven't seen what a combat weapon looks like. Dying at the hands of the Black Spirit Sword today, you can be proud."

Li Changhao's yuan force shook, and the Black Spirit Sword immediately emitted a sword whistle, the cold light spreading, making many people feel a chill.

In response to Li Changhao's confidence, Jiang Chen sneered. This guy's sense of superiority was too strong. Just a low-grade combat weapon, and he feels so superior. Sigh, Jiang Chen really didn't know what to say.

In his previous life, let alone a low-grade combat weapon, even a supreme combat weapon was considered trash, not worth a second glance.

Indeed, the Black Spirit Sword could increase Li Changhao's combat power by more than one fold. However, even if his combat power increased fivefold, Jiang Chen would still kill him.

"Hao, don't waste time, kill him quickly."

Li Shanyue reminded.

"Yes, Father. I will make him die a terrible death, and not easily. I will let him know that opposing the Li family will have no good end."

Li Changhao sneered.

Rustle...

Li Changhao's yuan force surged, like a tidal wave, pouring into the Black Spirit Sword. Countless sword lights immediately burst out, forming a huge sword net.

"Jiang Chen, die. I will shred you into pieces with one sword."

Li Changhao's aura soared, charging at Jiang Chen like a fierce tiger. His sword was raised high, the sword net expanding infinitely, the cold sword light like a bloodthirsty beast, terrifying to behold.

"Brother Jiang Chen, be careful. The power of a combat weapon is not to be underestimated. It can cut through metal like butter. If you are hit, you will either die or be seriously injured."

Yan Zhan Yun's face was full of worry.

Buzz...

The Black Spirit Sword shook violently, the sword net completely enveloping Jiang Chen. Li Changhao looked smug, the Black Spirit Sword like a snake's tongue, slicing Jiang Chen in half under everyone's shocked gaze.

"Haha..."

Li Changhao laughed loudly, but the next moment, he felt something was wrong. The smile on his face immediately stopped. The Black Spirit Sword had struck Jiang Chen, but there was no feeling of hitting a person. The tip of the sword hit the ground, leaving a deep mark on the hard surface.

"An afterimage."

Li Changhao shouted in shock. He had only sliced an afterimage. How was this possible? How did he dodge the sword?

Li Changhao looked up and saw many people with their mouths agape in shock. He knew that this shock was not because of the power of his sword, but because everyone's eyes were on his back.

"Hao, be careful."

Li Shanyue quickly warned, but it was too late. Li Changhao already felt the danger from behind.

Behind him, Jiang Chen charged out like a leopard, a five-foot-long crimson golden finger light in his hand, like a brilliant sword, slashing towards Li Changhao. This was the light condensed by the One Yang Finger, powerful enough to contend with a low-grade combat weapon.

Jiang Chen's movements were incredibly fast. From dodging Li Changhao's Black Spirit Sword to counterattacking, it was all in an instant.