Chapter 42

**Boom**

Suddenly, Longchen's aura erupted, making the space tremble. The terrifying energy waves radiated in all directions, rolling away, causing everyone to change their expressions.

"What?"

Even the nobles couldn't sit still. After Longchen's aura erupted, seven faint whirlwinds could be seen floating behind him.

"He's actually only at the Seventh Level of Qi Gathering?"

Longchen had fought several times but never revealed his cultivation. Some people secretly speculated that Longchen had long entered the Blood Condensation Realm but had been holding back all along.

However, the aura that Longchen erupted was clearly only at the Seventh Level of Qi Gathering.

"But, how can the aura of the Seventh Level be so powerful?"

Someone was the first to notice something was wrong. Longchen's erupted aura was too terrifying, not at all like what the Seventh Level should have.

Wei Cang, Xia Changfeng, and others were also shocked. This was the first time they had heard of such a thing.

**Bang**

A loud explosion came from under Longchen's feet, causing the sturdy arena to shake. He transformed into a streak of light and charged at Huang Shang.

A punch was thrown, and the wind roared, filling the sky and earth. It was like a giant hammer smashing towards Huang Shang.

Huang Shang coldly snorted, his body trembling as his blood and qi surged, slightly distorting the space. He also threw a punch.

**Boom**

A deafening explosion echoed as the two fists collided fiercely. The energy waves intertwined and swept in all directions.

**Boom Boom Boom**

Longchen's punches came like a mountain, three consecutive punches bursting out like a storm, forcing Huang Shang to change his expression and roar as he met the punches head-on.

**Rumble**

Another explosion, and the hundred-meter-wide arena couldn't withstand the power of the two and shattered, wooden splinters flying, causing a chorus of gasps from the crowd.

**Boom**

Another explosion, and the two appeared on the collapsed arena, staring at each other intently.

"I didn't expect you to have some real skills," Huang Shang lightly wiped the corner of his mouth, removing the bloodstain.

At this moment, Longchen was like a human beast, his strength terrifying. Huang Shang, caught off guard, was actually injured.

"You have a lot of things you didn't expect. And I'm not just a one-trick pony. You shouldn't have used my beloved and brothers to provoke me. That would drive me mad. When I go mad, even I would be afraid," Longchen said coldly.

"Ha ha ha, boasting! Do you really think I only have this much ability? Today, I'll show you, a frog at the bottom of a well, what true strength is!"

**Bang**

Huang Shang roared, his aura rising. Originally, he only showed the aura of the Fourth Level of Blood Condensation, but it began to rapidly surge.

"Fifth Level"

"Sixth Level"

"Seventh Level"

Master Yun Qi's face changed. He didn't expect Huang Shang to have hidden his cultivation, clearly a late-stage Blood Condensation Realm expert.

The transition from the Third to the Fourth Level and from the Sixth to the Seventh Level in the Blood Condensation Realm was a significant hurdle. Once this barrier was crossed, combat power would greatly increase. That's why, after the Blood Condensation Realm, strength was generally measured in early, middle, and late stages.

At this moment, Huang Shang erupted with the strength of the Seventh Level of Blood Condensation, his blood and qi surging like a tide, making people feel oppressed.

"Boy, prepare yourself, your time has come,"

Huang Shang roared, a sinister look on his face. He stretched out his hand and floated in front of Longchen, slapping down a palm.

Longchen's heart tightened. Indeed, his intuition was right. Huang Shang had hidden his cultivation, and now the real battle was about to begin.

Originally, Longchen didn't want to fight Huang Shang now, but he was so angry that he couldn't pass this mental hurdle if he didn't fight back.

Seeing Huang Shang's palm coming down, a disdainful smile on his face, as if looking at an ant, Longchen's heart burned with anger. The seven whirlwinds in his dantian spun at full speed, and he threw a punch.

**Boom**

An explosion, and Longchen felt a powerful force hit him, like being struck by a rapidly charging wild bull, instantly flying backward.

**Bang**

The wooden boards of the arena, over a foot thick, were shattered by Longchen, who crashed through them and flew several dozen feet away, landing in a very狼狈 state.

"Such strong power, the difference between the middle and late stages is so great?"

Longchen stood up from the ground, his heart shocked. The first time he met Huang Shang, he only showed the Fourth Level of Blood Condensation cultivation. At that time, Longchen realized he couldn't resist him, amazed by the difference between the early and middle stages.

When he held Baizimei at the Juying Tower, Baizimei, a strong early-stage Blood Condensation Realm expert, had no way to resist. Now, with seven whirlwinds, Longchen's combat power was much stronger, but he was still completely overpowered by the late-stage Blood Condensation Realm Huang Shang.

"A waste of space, daring to challenge me? Daring to stand up for others? Daring to think you can eat swan meat? What a joke,"

Huang Shang slowly walked towards Longchen, a disdainful smile on his face. "You don't deserve to live in the same world as me. Let me end you."

"No!"

Chu Yao screamed and tried to rush out.

"Step down, this is a life-or-death battle, no one can interfere," the Empress Dowager's face darkened, and she sternly ordered.

At the same time, dozens of guards appeared in front of Chu Yao. They were all experts, and Chu Yao couldn't break through them.

"Child, sit down, you can't stop it," Master Yun Qi said slowly.

"Master, please, save Longchen," Chu Yao pleaded, tears streaming down her face.

"Don't worry, even if I have to risk my reputation, I will save Longchen," Master Yun Qi smiled and said softly.

Hearing Master Yun Qi's words, Chu Yao was pleasantly surprised. Master Yun Qi continued, "Let's watch. Longchen isn't rash; he must have a trump card."

Chu Yao nodded. Although they hadn't known each other long, in her impression, Longchen was always very reliable. She just didn't know why her heart was suddenly in turmoil.

Thinking about her actions just now, which everyone had seen, her face turned red.

Xia Changfeng, who had calmed down after seeing Longchen's certain death, suddenly saw Chu Yao's concern for Longchen and couldn't help but feel angry, shouting,

"Huang Shang, stop talking and finish him!"

Hearing Xia Changfeng's order, Huang Shang, who was already close to Longchen, sighed and said, "Boy, before you die, let me give you a piece of advice. In your next life, know your limits. Some people you can't provoke."

Huang Shang finished, sneered, and slapped down a palm. This palm was silent, with a yellowish color appearing in his palm, clearly a high-level combat technique.

Everyone was stunned. Huang Shang was a late-stage Blood Condensation Realm expert. Without using combat techniques, his combat power was already boundless. This palm would surely kill Longchen.

Some girls closed their eyes in pain, not wanting to see Longchen's blood splatter on the ground.

But Longchen showed no panic, saying calmly, "A dying man speaks the truth. You're right, know your limits. Some people you can't provoke."

**Whoosh**

Seeing Huang Shang's palm coming, Longchen threw a punch. At the moment Longchen punched, the Fengfu Star under his feet rapidly spun, sending a subtle energy into his dantian.

The seven whirlwinds, which were slowly spinning, instantly expanded tenfold and spun like windmills.

At that moment, boundless energy swept through his body, like an ocean.

**Boom**

The fist and palm collided, energy waves rolling, shaking the entire square. The terrifying power swept out, surging in all directions.

The howling wind made nearby people unable to stand, forcing them to step back. The young men and women were all shocked.

Such a terrifying battle, they had never seen before, not even imagined. Was this really human strength?

As the dust slowly settled, the broken arena was unrecognizable, with splintered wood scattered everywhere.

In the middle, a blank space appeared after the wind, the once solid stone floor now covered in spider-web-like cracks.

There, two figures stood, their fists and palms still colliding. Longchen's eyes were like lightning, staring intently at Huang Shang.

At this moment, Huang Shang's face was full of shock. His full-strength attack had failed to move Longchen.

Feeling the endless power coming from Longchen's fist, like a raging sea, seemingly endless.

Huang Shang had erupted with all his strength but still couldn't kill Longchen. Longchen's strength was like a bottomless pit, making him feel a hint of fear for the first time.

At this moment, Xia Changfeng and Wei Cang suddenly stood up, their faces full of shock. Longchen's combat power was completely beyond their expectations.

"How is this possible?"

Xia Changfeng's face changed. How could a Seventh Level Qi Gathering boy burst out with such terrifying power, able to match a late-stage Blood Condensation Realm expert?

Everyone present was stunned, even the usually calm Master Yun Qi's eyes were full of shock.

Chu Yao's face was full of joy, looking at the figure like a descending god, her eyes full of tenderness.

Yu Pizi and others were so excited that their bodies trembled. Although they had been tough-talking earlier, they really thought Longchen was going to die today facing a late-stage Blood Condensation Realm expert.

Brother Long, too cool!

At this moment, Shi Feng, who had been unconscious, had woken up with the help of Longchen's medicine. However, with multiple fractures, he couldn't move and was supported by Houzi.

Seeing Longchen's eyes filled with killing intent, like a bloodthirsty killer, he felt a surge of emotion and deep shame.

Even if he was foolish, he could see that this was a conspiracy, a plot against Longchen. They had used him to successfully lure Longchen into a carefully set trap.

Even knowing it was a trap with a high chance of death, Longchen had jumped in without hesitation, making this tough man's eyes moisten.

**Bang**

A loud explosion, Longchen roared, a powerful force pushing Huang Shang back several feet.

"Huang Shang, if I can't make you bleed today, I won't see tomorrow's sun,"

Longchen's voice was like it came from the netherworld, his killing intent unhidden, making the wind and clouds change, hearts tremble.

"Hmph, although your strength is great, killing isn't just about strength," Huang Shang put away his shock, a cold smile on his face,

"But, one thing you said is right. You won't see tomorrow's sun, because you will definitely die tonight."

Huang Shang's words finally woke everyone up. This battle wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it was clearly a plot against Longchen.

Longchen took a deep breath, slowly extending a fist. His body moved without wind, his robe floating, black hair dancing, like a god of war possessed.

"Then let's see who won't see tomorrow's sun."