Chapter 90

On the battle platform, Ling Ao was not particularly tall, but his face was chiseled and angular, exuding a strikingly handsome aura. A formidable killing intent radiated from his entire body, enveloping the entire platform.

"Boy, you do have some skills, but you're still far from a match for me. I’ll give you a chance to save your life. If you surrender now and kneel to Brother Nanbei to apologize, I might spare you."

Ling Ao spoke loudly, his voice brimming with unhidden arrogance. His demeanor made it clear that he did not take Jiang Chen seriously at all.

Surrender, kneel, and apologize.

This was outright bullying. If it were anyone else, they might have been intimidated by Ling Ao’s aura, but not Jiang Chen.

"Too much talk."

Jiang Chen sneered.

"Hmph! Jiang Chen, since you refuse to take my offer, don’t blame me for being ruthless. Dying by my hand will allow you to smile in the netherworld."

Ling Ao let out a cold snort, his killing intent intensifying. He stomped on the platform, causing it to shake. Then, his black robe billowed like an arrow leaving the bow, and he charged at Jiang Chen. As he moved, a fierce wind from his punch preceded him, a brilliant golden light like sharp swords leading the attack.

Feeling the overwhelming force, Jiang Chen’s expression turned serious. Ling Ao, as a representative of the Fentian Sect’s outer disciples, was not to be underestimated. Compared to Huang Feng, Ling Ao was on a completely different level.

Jiang Chen suddenly extended his palm, fingers tightly clasped, and shot out five beams of golden light, colliding with Ling Ao’s attack. If it were the old Jiang Chen, defeating Ling Ao might have required some effort, but with the addition of six dragon patterns, his combat power had soared to a new level, giving him the confidence to overpower Ling Ao.

Boom...

The platform shook as the energy released by both clashed, heating the air. The shockwaves transformed into golden ripples, sweeping across a dozen meters. Many of the nearby spectators felt a chill, recognizing this as a true clash of geniuses, not a child’s play.

This was just a preliminary collision of yuan power, a probing attack that could not represent their true abilities. After the energy collision, Ling Ao’s fist, charged with yuan power, reached close. Jiang Chen, unhurried, raised his palm to meet it.

Pah~

The collision of fist and palm produced a dull sound, sparks flying from the point of impact. The fierce force made the air tremble violently, a collision of both yuan power and physical strength.

Thud, thud, thud!

A surprising scene unfolded again. Ling Ao, who had charged forward forcefully, retreated just as quickly. Under the powerful impact, he took three steps back to steady himself, each step causing the platform to shake.

"How is this possible?"

Ling Ao’s face changed, feeling a numbness in his arm. The shock in his heart multiplied. He knew his own strength well; it was hard to find an opponent at the Human Dan realm. Now, he had been pushed back by a Human Dan realm initial stage practitioner, which was hard to believe.

"Heaven, where did this Jiang Chen come from? Even Ling Ao was pushed back by him. It’s unbelievable."

"Too terrifying, too formidable. Ling Ao is a standout among the young generation, yet Jiang Chen can push him back with a lower cultivation level. If this weren’t seen with our own eyes, who would believe it?"

"Monster, too monstrous. Jiang Chen will become the biggest dark horse in the Qizhou competition, with a reputation that can rival Nanbei."

"Don’t get too excited yet. This is just one collision. As a representative of the Fentian Sect’s outer disciples, Ling Ao must have more formidable means. It’s too early to conclude who will win, but Jiang Chen’s ability to take the upper hand from the start already proves his monstrous talent. After all, he is only at the Human Dan realm initial stage. If he were at the peak of the Human Dan realm like Ling Ao, Ling Ao wouldn’t stand a chance."

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Everyone was shocked, their views of Jiang Chen changing once again. The image of Jiang Chen in their minds was elevated, and the one-sided battle they had expected now seemed uncertain.

The disciples of the four major sects were even more surprised than the outsiders, as they understood Ling Ao’s strength better. Among the outer disciples, only the Little Demon King Hanyan and Li Wushuang could push back Ling Ao. But Jiang Chen had achieved this.

"It seems I underestimated him."

A smile appeared at the corner of Hanyan’s mouth.

"Jiang Chen, you have thoroughly enraged me. I will show you what true terror is."

Ling Ao was angry, his entire body radiating formidable energy, surrounded by an energy vortex.

"Use all your tricks, lest you miss the chance later."

Jiang Chen was calm, his demeanor even higher than Ling Ao’s.

"Jiang Chen, next, I will use my strongest battle technique to kill you in one strike."

Ling Ao’s black hair danced wildly, his entire body like the center of an energy vortex, making him appear incredibly imposing. He slowly raised his palms, which were filled with golden light, shining even more brightly under the sunlight. Energy vortices continued to converge on his palms, and his combat power also increased.

"Ha, Senior Brother Ling Ao is about to use the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand. This is a lower-grade Earth-level battle technique, his ultimate skill."

"That’s right, an Earth-level battle technique. Even high-level Tian Dan realm experts rarely have the chance to obtain it. It’s said that once the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand is used, the hand forms a cage, trapping the opponent and killing them with the most brutal method, ruthless and domineering."

"Senior Brother Ling Ao is angry; Jiang Chen is in trouble."

The Fentian Sect’s disciples were elated, and a smile also appeared on Nanbei’s face on the nearby platform. Clearly, he had some understanding of the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand and was confident in Ling Ao.

"Brother Jiang, be careful. This is an Earth-level battle technique, not to be underestimated."

Hanyan’s mental message reached Jiang Chen’s ears.

"No problem."

Jiang Chen responded, not taking it seriously. An Earth-level battle technique like the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand could not compare to his Six Yang Mystic Fingers.

"Jiang Chen, dying by my One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand is your good fortune."

Ling Ao’s aura soared to the heavens. He poured all his yuan power into his palms, and endless waves radiated from him, covering a ten-meter-wide platform, emitting a rainbow of light under the sunlight.

"Roar!"

Ling Ao roared, the aura of his battle technique locking onto Jiang Chen. He pushed his palms forward, and a golden wave roared out, forming a giant golden hand that emitted a deafening hum, enveloping Jiang Chen.

Many people were shocked, their mouths agape. Ling Ao’s aura was too strong. At this moment, no one shifted their gaze; they all wanted to see how Jiang Chen would defend against this move.

Facing Ling Ao’s One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand, Jiang Chen’s eyes narrowed, a smile appearing on his face. With his keen eyesight, he could see the power of the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand. Once used, it would completely seal off all the opponent’s opportunities, forming a cage to trap them.

But unfortunately, Ling Ao’s cultivation was limited. At the peak of the Human Dan realm, he could not fully master this battle technique, and Jiang Chen immediately saw the flaw.

When the golden hand was halfway through its attack, Jiang Chen moved. He extended his fingers, thrusting forward forcefully. Two golden giant fingers shot out, and a third giant finger’s shadow appeared beside them.

The giant fingers quickly merged into one in the air, like a pillar supporting the sky, invincible and capable of destroying a mountain, colliding with the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand.

Boom...

The platform shook, cracks appearing on its surface. At the center of the collision, a flame rose, created by the impact.

Under the impact of the Six Yang Mystic Fingers, the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand shattered, completely destroyed.

Ah!

Ling Ao, hit by the powerful backlash, spat out a mouthful of blood, retreating to the edge of the platform, barely standing. His face was pale, his eyes filled with shock.

"Ling Ao lost, he actually lost."

"What battle technique did Jiang Chen use? It was so terrifying, and its level seems to be on par with the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand. For a solitary cultivator to have such a formidable battle technique, he must have had a significant encounter."

"Too shocking. This Jiang Chen is incredibly strong, beyond reason. Now that Ling Ao is injured, he will likely have to admit defeat. Otherwise, with Jiang Chen’s methods, he might kill him."

Ling Ao’s defeat after using the One Qi Mixed Yuan Great Grappling Hand was something no one had expected.

As people were still in shock, Jiang Chen moved again. His figure flickered, appearing in front of Ling Ao like a ghost. In his hand, a cold, sharp sword had appeared.

A sinister smile on his lips, he thrust the sword towards Ling Ao’s heart.

Ling Ao’s face changed drastically. In his current state, he could not resist Jiang Chen’s attack. He was suppressed by the aura emanating from Jiang Chen and had no chance to admit defeat.

"Stop!"

Nanbei shouted coldly, a formidable aura radiating from him. At this moment, many people understood Jiang Chen’s intentions.

Pfft!

Unfortunately, Nanbei’s shout was useless. Jiang Chen’s sword pierced Ling Ao’s chest, penetrating his body, the blade emerging from his back.

This sword had pierced Ling Ao’s heart, a fatal wound.

On the life-and-death battle platform, it was a matter of survival. There were no excuses. As for the Fentian Sect, since they were already offended, it didn’t matter if they lost another genius.

Debts, like lice, don’t cause more itching when there are more of them. More enemies don’t make a difference either.

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