Chapter 115 - 88: One Kick Shatters the Evil Object’s Bones, One Word Expresses the Great Dao’s Sorrows

Chapter 115: Chapter 88: One Kick Shatters the Evil Object’s Bones, One Word Expresses the Great Dao’s Sorrows

One sword to sever the void, one sword to slay evil.

The power of Lu Chen’s sword strike vastly exceeded the limits of what everyone could have imagined.

Although it wasn’t as if no one else in the history of the Immortal Alliance had grasped Sword Intent during the Qi Cultivation Stage, their starting points were fundamentally different from Lu Chen’s. They were either Innate Sword Bodies born with Sword Intent, or old monsters who had reincarnated or dispersed their Cultivation to start over.

Bian Shouyi was exactly such an Innate Sword Body. But even though he was born with Sword Intent, he had yet to master the Innate Sword Intent within his body—he didn’t even know what his own Sword Intent was. That was because he simply hadn’t met the requirements to even touch this Realm.

After all, Sword Intent and Sword Skill had always been two different concepts. The former was the Dao; the latter was a Skill. It was already impressive enough for a Qi Refining cultivator to fully comprehend a Skill through Cultivation, let alone the Dao. If one had to make an analogy, what Lu Chen was doing right now was equivalent to an elementary school student suddenly appearing in a university classroom—and actually being able to follow the lessons.

A monster. An absolute monster.

Originally, the teachers hadn’t possessed an intuitive concept of the "exceptional Comprehension" listed on Lu Chen’s profile. They hadn’t been clear on exactly how this so-called Comprehension was superior to others’. But after this joint examination, they all knew just how terrifying his Comprehension truly was.

He had accomplished during the Qi Cultivation Stage what many Foundation Establishment Stage, and even Golden Core Stage Cultivators, couldn’t achieve in a lifetime. Once he reached Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and even the Nascent Soul stage after that...

They didn’t dare to imagine it—they absolutely didn’t dare!

At this moment, the teachers and investigators in the conference room uncharacteristically sat up straight, their faces solemn. This was especially true for some of the teachers who specialized in the Sword Dao; their mindsets had completely shifted. After all, as the old saying goes: "In learning, there is no first or last; he who achieves mastery is the teacher." To those of them who hadn’t grasped Sword Intent, Lu Chen, who already had, was an absolute teacher to them!

...

Meanwhile, beneath the Nine Nether Tree.

Following the conclusion of Lu Chen’s earth-shattering sword strike, the Gold-devouring Ant-man, who had initially worn a look of indifference, completely lost its earlier detached composure. It stared at Lu Chen, its pupils shrinking.

"A—A Sword Dao Grandmaster of the Human Race, and a Grandmaster at the Qi Cultivation Stage at that... How is this possible...

"Why would the Immortal Alliance send someone like you here to die?!"

The Sword Dao Grandmaster the Gold-devouring Ant-man spoke of didn’t refer to how high Lu Chen’s Cultivation was, but solely to his attainments in the Sword Dao. Whether in the Immortal Alliance or anywhere else, anyone who achieved Entering the Dao through technique would be crowned with the title of Grandmaster. It signified that these individuals had reached a level where they could establish their own sects.

As the Royal Family of the Nine Nether, the Gold-devouring Ant-man’s inherited memories contained quite a few recollections of their battles against Human Race Grandmasters. Therefore, it was very clear on what the word "Grandmaster" truly meant. It meant that the current Lu Chen absolutely could not be treated like an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator!

But why would the Immortal Alliance send such a young Grandmaster to die? It defied all logic!

Indeed, in the eyes of the Gold-devouring Ant-man, Lu Chen’s current actions were undeniably pure suicide. Leaving aside whether he could defeat it, even if he did, so what? Given the current situation in Jade Mountain City, it would take at least three days for the closest Golden Core Stage Cultivator from the Immortal Alliance to arrive. But before then, their king would have long since returned.

Although Lu Chen was a Sword Dao Grandmaster, no matter how you looked at it, his Cultivation was still only at the Qi Cultivation Stage. With this Cultivation, facing the Golden Core Stage King of the Nine Nether Black Rock Tribe... Even as a Sword Dao Grandmaster, there was absolutely zero chance he would survive.

It wondered if he was attempting the impossible despite knowing the odds...

The Gold-devouring Ant-man looked at Lu Chen, who was descending from the sky and bathed in a rain of blood, its expression turning extremely grave. A moment later, it suddenly began to laugh.

After all, to have such a young Human Race Grandmaster as a companion on the Path to the Underworld... The Path to the Underworld wouldn’t be lonely!

The Gold-devouring Ant-man took a step forward and immediately activated its special Superpower. Consequently, its originally pitch-black body was instantly covered in complex golden patterns, transforming into a unique dark gold Armor. And this transformation was not as simple as a mere change in color.

[Special Superpower: Hundred Battles Body]

[Effect: Upon activation, significantly enhances physical attributes and stores 25% of all received attacks within the body to be unleashed all at once.]

"A Human Race Grandmaster? Grandmasters are exactly what I kill!!!"

The Gold-devouring Ant-man roared, its body shooting toward Lu Chen in an instant like a cannonball. The sheer momentum was so massive that it directly formed a distinct shockwave around its body, whipping up gusts of fierce wind.

Yet, even in the face of such a display, Lu Chen’s expression remained unchanged. The Twelve Cyan Lotuses in his pupils spun continuously as he calmly gazed at the Gold-devouring Ant-man. His cold demeanor made it seem as though, in his eyes, the creature was already dead.

In the blink of an eye, the fully erupted Gold-devouring Ant-man arrived right in front of Lu Chen and threw a heavy punch at him. The force of this punch was so immense that it caused the air to crackle with explosive sonic booms the moment it was thrown.

"Die!!!"

The Gold-devouring Ant-man glared at Lu Chen with bloodshot eyes, its battle intent soaring. And just as that terrifying punch was about to land on him, Lu Chen finally moved.

CLANG!

His longsword left its sheath. The icy edge pierced through the air currents, transforming into a massive Dragon Claw... colliding with the dark gold heavy punch amidst the sky full of raining blood.