Chapter 28

In the dense forest, the young man was also somewhat startled as he gazed at his blood-soaked palm. After a moment, the intense pain from his palm woke him up, and his originally smiling face gradually turned grim.

Those behind, such as Mo Ling, also stared at the scene with wide eyes. They never expected that Mu Chen would dare to suddenly attack, and his actions were so ruthless.

"Kid, are you looking for death?"

The young man's body trembled slightly, his grim face showing a hint of ferocity.

Mu Chen glanced at him indifferently and said, "As an experienced adventurer, don't you know the principle that what goes around comes around? Haven't you ever encountered a situation where you got into trouble unexpectedly?"

"Hehe, good kid."

Hearing this, the young man suddenly laughed in anger. His companions behind him wanted to step forward but were stopped by his wave. He casually tore his clothes to wrap his bleeding palm, staring at Mu Chen with a cold gaze and said, "You should know what will happen next, right?"

"Take action?" Mu Chen smiled.

"Talk, I'm not too angry that you suddenly attacked. Instead, I somewhat admire your courage. A person without blood and fire, no matter how talented, is just a waste. You're different from those other kids."

The young man stared at Mu Chen and said, "I'm Lin Zhong. I admire you, but that's one thing. Now, I'll give you a chance. Win me, and you and your companions can leave directly. I won't hold a grudge over this knife. If you lose, leave a finger as a lesson."

"Of course, you can also refuse, but you and your companions will likely suffer today. Although I can't kill you, believe me, I have plenty of ways to make you wish you were dead."

"Any other choices?" Mu Chen shrugged.

"What do you think?" Lin Zhong sneered.

"Is that so? Then... let's take action!"

As Mu Chen's words just escaped his lips, his eyes narrowed, and he stepped forward swiftly. His fingers curled, and dark spiritual energy wrapped around his fingertips, bringing a fierce wind as he stabbed at Lin Zhong's throat like lightning.

"Want to try again?!" However, Lin Zhong was clearly not comparable to the inexperienced students of the Northern Spirit Academy. He had already been cautious about Mu Chen after the previous incident. When Mu Chen suddenly attacked, although he was surprised, he didn't panic. He raised his arm, and spiritual energy surged, blocking his throat.

Thud!

Mu Chen's fingers stabbed at Lin Zhong's arm, but it felt like hitting metal, causing his fingertips to tingle. Lin Zhong's strength was indeed impressive, clearly reaching the peak of the Spirit Agility Realm, and one more step would take him to the Spirit Wheel Realm.

With this thought, Mu Chen's actions didn't slow down. His fingers immediately retracted, turning into a fist wrapped in spiritual energy, and he fiercely punched at Lin Zhong's temple.

Bang Bang!

Lin Zhong also suddenly struck, clashing with Mu Chen's fists. The spiritual energy waves spread out, and the withered leaves on the ground were swept up.

When the fists collided, Mu Chen was immediately forced back several steps, and Lin Zhong also retreated one step, his eyes showing a hint of surprise. In the moment of contact, he could feel the dominance of the dark spiritual energy, indicating that the young man in front of him had cultivated an extraordinary spiritual technique.

"Good kid!"

Lin Zhong shouted coldly, rushing forward, his powerful spiritual energy bursting out. His palms were like knives, drawing fierce arcs as they mercilessly attacked Mu Chen's vital points.

Behind, Tang Qian'er, Mo Ling, and others saw Lin Zhong's fierce attack and broke out in cold sweat. These guys were indeed ruthless.

However, facing Lin Zhong's fierce attack, Mu Chen didn't panic. He moved lightly, his black eyes tightly focused on Lin Zhong's attack. Occasionally, he changed his palm to a fist, touching Lin Zhong's palm wind but immediately retreating, seemingly retreating step by step, but Lin Zhong couldn't do anything to him.

Behind Lin Zhong, his companions initially watched with a playful attitude, but gradually their expressions became serious. They exchanged glances, all showing surprise.

"This kid is good. With his mid-Spirit Agility Realm strength, he can make Lin Zhong helpless."

At the back of the group, a sturdy figure also watched the two's confrontation. His previously unfocused gaze became much more serious. After a moment, he slowly said, "What a powerful young man. He sees through all of Lin Zhong's attacks. Each of his strikes is at the moment when Lin Zhong is exhausted. It looks like he's retreating step by step, but Lin Zhong is probably the most frustrated."

"What?"

The adventurers were shocked. This young man could see through Lin Zhong's attacks? What kind of insight does he have? Lin Zhong isn't some kid from the academy!

"Captain, are you sure you're not mistaken?" someone asked in surprise.

The sturdy man glanced at them and said, "If this young man were also at the late-Spirit Agility Realm, none of you would be his match. When did the Northern Spirit Academy students become so powerful?"

"Really?" the adventurers exclaimed in surprise.

"Lin Zhong can't hold back anymore," the sturdy man said with a faint smile.

Everyone quickly looked over and saw Lin Zhong's face turning red. On his fists, silver light was flashing, and a low rumbling sound could be heard.

"Is he going to use the Thunderstorm Fist? That's Lin Zhong's ultimate move! It seems he's really being pushed hard."

"Kid, see if you can handle this!" Lin Zhong's face was red, and the silver light on his fists grew brighter, emitting a fierce wave of energy.

Mu Chen looked at the silver light on Lin Zhong's fists, his eyes narrowing slightly, and his right palm clenched tightly.

"Whoosh!"

Lin Zhong's figure shot out like an arrow, a fist smashing out, a rolling wave of energy sweeping through, and a low rumbling thunder sound echoed.

"Thunderstorm Fist!"

The fierce punch, carrying astonishing power, rushed straight at Mu Chen. The withered leaves on the ground were swept up, forming a yellow whirlwind around Lin Zhong's fist, smashing fiercely at Mu Chen.

This astonishing punch made Tang Qian'er and the others tremble with fear.

Mu Chen took a deep breath, and his palm suddenly burst with dark light. In the next moment, he stepped forward, his body like a taut bow, a black light wrapping around his fist, and he punched out!

Samsara Death Seal!

The black light condensed on Mu Chen's fist, forming a black light seal, carrying dominant spiritual energy, and clashed head-on with Lin Zhong's fist in the midst of many astonished gazes.

Bang!

A low sound echoed, and the ground where they stood cracked. The fierce energy wave shattered the surrounding withered leaves.

The faces of the two figures turned pale at this moment, and as the energy wave exploded, they were both forced back, their steps staggering, almost falling to the ground.

This fierce clash was a draw!

Everyone around was stunned. The adventurers were surprised that Lin Zhong's powerful attack was ineffective, and Tang Qian'er and the others were amazed that Mu Chen could block such a fierce attack.

"You!"

Lin Zhong steadied himself, his face changing as he looked at Mu Chen. This result was clearly hard for him to accept. His companions also stepped forward, their eyes unfriendly as they stared at Mu Chen.

Mu Chen, seeing this, sneered, and his long fingers pinched a fiery red bead, emitting an extremely fierce energy wave.

"What? Want to gang up on me?"

Lin Zhong's companions also sensed the fierce spiritual energy wave from Mu Chen's fingers, their faces changing. "Spirit Shattering Bead?"

They dared not take another step, their eyes filled with surprise as they stared at Mu Chen. No wonder this kid wasn't afraid of them; he had such a thing in his hand. From the spiritual energy wave of the Spirit Shattering Bead, even a Spirit Wheel Realm expert could be severely injured if they weren't careful.

The atmosphere in the field became tense, and Tang Qian'er, Mo Ling, and the others quickly came behind Mu Chen, vigilantly watching these adventurers.

"Stop!"

A deep voice suddenly came from behind Lin Zhong. The sturdy man slowly walked forward, frowning and said, "What are you doing? Losing the battle but not the spirit, are you going to disgrace our Thunderstorm Squad?"

The adventurers awkwardly laughed.

The sturdy man then turned to Mu Chen and smiled, "Young brother, you're very impressive. Let's end this today. If we offended your companions earlier, please forgive us."

"Thank you."

Mu Chen smiled, his fingers flicking to put away the Spirit Shattering Bead. As he put it away, he could feel the sturdy man's tense body relax, clearly also wary of the Spirit Shattering Bead.

"You kid really have some skills," Lin Zhong's changing expression returned to normal, and he looked at Mu Chen, smacking his lips.

Mu Chen smiled but didn't say much, "Since it's over, let's take our leave."

As he said this, he prepared to leave with everyone. These adventurers were not on their side, so it was safer to leave early.

"Wait!"

The sturdy man, seeing this, hurriedly stepped forward and called out.

Mu Chen vigilantly watched him, his hand slowly slipping into his sleeve, ready to take out the Spirit Shattering Bead again, "What else?"

The sturdy man, seeing Mu Chen's vigilant gaze, also laughed bitterly, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Young brother, I want to cooperate with you. Are you interested?"

"Cooperate?"

Mu Chen's eyebrows immediately raised.

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