Chapter 197: Jian Chen (2)

[A/N: We are just a few more golden tickets away from reaching another milestone!!]

Zhou Yan stepped forward, her icy eyes landing on Chen Chuan. Her powerful Dharma Manifestation Realm Fifth Level Aura blossomed without reservation, like an invisible mountain crashing down toward Chen Chuan.

"Buzz!"

The surrounding space seemed to freeze, and the faces of the watching Spirit Transformation Realm Disciples turned pale.

Feeling that Aura, they felt fear in their hearts and involuntarily retreated several steps, the circulation of Spiritual Power within their bodies becoming sluggish.

However, Chen Chuan, who was at the center of the pressure, only had his robes ruffled by the invisible air currents; his figure remained as upright as a pine tree.

His expression was indifferent, as if that suffocating pressure did not exist.

A flash of surprise crossed Zhou Yan’s eyes; it was the first time she had seen a Spirit Transformation Realm Cultivator who could endure her Aura’s pressure so easily.

"Senior Sister Zhou, as a Dharma Manifestation Realm expert, coming here to trouble a newcomer like me in the Spirit Transformation Realm... if word gets out, I’m afraid it won’t be very honorable, will it?"

Chen Chuan spoke calmly.

Hearing this, the corner of Zhou Yan’s mouth curled into a disdainful arc, her voice cold:

"Honorable? When I, Zhou Yan, do things, I only care about the result, not the process. Bullying the small as the big is my style."

"If you want to blame something, blame yourself for offending someone you shouldn’t have. This is your end."

Chen Chuan nodded, his face showing no emotion, and simply said: "In that case, I would also like to experience Senior Sister Zhou’s Dharma Manifestation Realm Fifth Level abilities and see just how strong they are."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire field went into an uproar!

"Is he insane? He actually wants to fight Senior Sister Zhou Yan?"

"A Spirit Transformation Realm wanting to experience the abilities of the Dharma Manifestation Realm? This isn’t just arrogance anymore; it’s madness."

"He really doesn’t know the heights of the heavens or how much he weighs."

Dong Qingshan even laughed as if he had heard the world’s biggest joke, snarling: "Chen Chuan, you are seeking your own death."

Zhou Yan also revealed a playful smile, like a cat looking at a mouse: "You have guts. Unfortunately, it’s foolish guts."

She said no more and directly raised her jade-like hand, striking out with a palm that seemed casual.

This palm didn’t use her full strength; she didn’t want to cause trouble by killing someone directly.

But the power of the Dharma Manifestation Realm was already infused within it. The palm wind whistled, condensing into a solid spiritual palm print that carried the momentum to suppress everything as it ground toward Chen Chuan.

If this palm landed solidly, it would be enough to shatter Chen Chuan’s bones and leave him on the verge of death.

Chen Chuan’s eyes narrowed, his mind already locking onto the [Dharma Manifestation Realm Experience Card] in the System mall, preparing to purchase and use it.

At this critical moment!

"Swoosh!"

An incomparably sharp Sword Qi, like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens, suddenly tore through the air from the distance.

The Sword Qi was as condensed as a solid object, radiating a sharpness that could cut through anything. It arrived later but struck first, accurately blasting into that spiritual palm print.

"Boom!"

With a loud explosion, Zhou Yan’s seemingly invincible palm print was like paper before this Sword Qi, instantly torn apart and crushed, dissipating into a sky full of light specks.

The sudden turn of events startled everyone.

Zhou Yan’s expression changed drastically, and she snapped her head toward the source of the Sword Qi.

Dong Qingshan shuddered in fear, his arrogant flame instantly extinguished.

A figure in white was seen walking slowly from the Void.

His posture was upright, his face handsome, and his eyes were like unsheathed sharp swords, their brilliance fully exposed.

Faint Sword Intent swirled around him, as if his entire person was a peerless divine weapon.

"It’s Holy Son Jian Chen!"

"He actually came!"

"Now there’s a good show to watch. Everyone knows Holy Son Jian Chen and Saintess Liu Qian are like fire and water."

Exclamations erupted from the crowd, and they immediately understood why someone dared to intervene.

Jian Chen’s arrival meant that Chen Chuan’s situation today might have a turning point.

Seeing Jian Chen appear, Zhou Yan’s face became extremely unsightly, and a flash of deep wariness and fear crossed her eyes.

Although she was in the Dharma Manifestation Realm, she was not enough to be considered an opponent before Holy Son Jian Chen.

The thought of retreating immediately sprouted in her heart.

Jian Chen landed, his gaze first sweeping over Chen Chuan with a trace of imperceptible appreciation.

Then his gaze fell on Zhou Yan and Dong Qingshan, the corners of his mouth curling into a mocking arc:

"I was wondering who was here showing off their power; it turns out to be two of Liu Qian’s dogs, once again doing this dirty business of bullying new Disciples. It really is eyesore."

Zhou Yan forced herself to stay calm and said through gritted teeth: "Holy Son Jian Chen, this matter is a private grudge between us and Chen Chuan. It has nothing to do with Saintess Liu Qian. I ask the Holy Son not to intervene."

"Nothing to do with her?" Jian Chen sneered:

"Do you take me for a three-year-old child? You, Zhou Yan, and that trash on the ground—which one of you isn’t a loyal dog of Liu Qian?"

"What you do naturally counts as her doing."

"And what I despise most is her and this group of power-tripping things under her. So, I am definitely getting involved in this."

His tone was decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

Zhou Yan knew Jian Chen’s temper and strength well. Seeing that he was determined to interfere, she knew that today’s matter was no longer possible.

She bit her lip and could only leave a harsh word: "Holy Son Jian Chen, today’s matter, Her Highness the Saintess will definitely not let it go! Let’s go!"

After saying that, she grabbed the deathly pale Dong Qingshan and, under the gaze of the crowd’s complex looks, scurried away in a sorry state.

Chen Chuan turned his gaze toward Jian Chen beside him. Feeling him at close range, he could even more clearly perceive the sharp Sword Intent within the other’s body that seemed capable of tearing the sky apart.

He discovered that Jian Chen actually possessed the "Immortal Spirit Sword Body."

"Thank you, Holy Son Jian Chen, for your assistance." Chen Chuan cupped his hands and thanked him sincerely.

Jian Chen waved his hand casually, his attitude appearing somewhat free and easy:

"No need to be polite. I didn’t come specifically for you; I just happened to come across it and couldn’t stand that woman Liu Qian and her subordinates’ faces."

"In the future in the Inner Sect, as long as her people look for trouble with you, you can use my name or just come find me. Anything involving her, I will have a hand in."

Chen Chuan thanked him again: "In any case, I will remember today’s favor."

Jian Chen nodded, and as if thinking of something, he looked toward the depths of the Holy Land and murmured to himself:

"Speaking of which, the main reason I came back this time was to see our mysterious future successor of the Holy Land."

"I don’t even know if she has the qualifications to make me, Jian Chen, willing to become her follower."

Hearing this, Chen Chuan’s heart stirred. He appropriately showed a curious look and asked: "Does the Holy Son know the name of that future successor?"

Jian Chen retracted his gaze and glanced at Chen Chuan: "I haven’t even seen her, how would I know? The high-level officials of the Holy Land are keeping it very secret."

But immediately after, he showed an expectant look and rubbed his chin:

"However, I’ve heard people say that this Direct Disciple of the Holy Lord is a peerless beauty. If one could gain her favor and become her Dao Companion, it wouldn’t be a bad thing."

He paused and said with a bit of pride: "Of course, I came back this time mainly to see what kind of presence she has, whether she is truly as stunning as the rumors say, and if she’s worthy of me, Jian Chen, following her."

Chen Chuan kept a smile on his face and said: "So that’s how it is. If the Holy Son learns the successor’s name in the future, could you let me know? I am also quite curious."

Hearing this, Jian Chen looked Chen Chuan up and down with a gaze filled with disdain, bluntly discouraging him:

"Tell you? You’re just a new Disciple who just entered the Inner Sect; don’t harbor any improper thoughts about her."

"A person of that level is destined to soar through the Nine Heavens; she is not someone you or I can easily reach."

"You can only look up from afar and must not have the slightest thought of desecration. What if you know her name? It would only increase your troubles."

After saying that, he seemed to feel that talking to Chen Chuan was like playing a lute to a cow. He didn’t bother to say any more, his body flickered, and he turned into a beam of sword light, vanishing from the spot in an instant.

Looking in the direction Jian Chen disappeared, Chen Chuan shrugged helplessly and turned back to his Cave Dwelling to continue his Cultivation.

However, in his heart, he had a few more thoughts about that mysterious future successor and the upcoming Pill Refining Assembly.

Outside the Cave Dwelling, only a group of watching Disciples remained, still talking with great interest and marveling at the twists and turns of today’s events.

Chen Chuan’s name was destined to become even more famous in the Inner Sect after this incident.

And the whirlpool between him, Liu Qian, and Gu Chen had clearly only just begun.