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Lu Chen did not hesitate and struck down on Killing's Flesh with a palm, sending it plummeting hundreds of feet down the mountain.
Meanwhile, Huang Jiao moved like lightning, his Fist Shadow arriving in the blink of an eye.
However, Lu Chen had secretly learned his Furious Serpent Seven Stars Classic and immediately countered with a hard strike, using the same technique to retaliate, astonishing everyone present.
The two collided in mid-air, exchanging blows before performing a Double Retreat, separating to opposite sides.
Huang Jiao's Qigong cultivation was profound and terrifying, causing Lu Chen's arm to go numb as he discreetly shook it a few times.
The people of Han Wangfu were shocked; this sparring partner could actually use the second leader's ultimate move!
"Protect the Princess!" Huang Jiao shouted in anger and surprise. He was furious that Killing's Flesh had been pushed off the cliff by Lu Chen; falling from such a height would surely result in a gruesome death. He was also astonished that Lu Chen could use his newly mastered Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic.
These events unfolding before him were enough to make Huang Jiao, the second leader of Han Wangfu, lose face.
Sixty or seventy elite soldiers immediately sprang into action, surrounding Chu Yuzhu.
After failing to land a hit, Huang Jiao stepped onto Seven Stars and lunged forward.
Seeing this, Lu Chen also activated his Furious Serpent Seven Stars Classic, mirroring Huang Jiao's movements perfectly.
Knowing he was not Huang Jiao's match, he willingly took more steps back than forward, not seeking victory. With no concerns and remaining cautious at all times, Huang Jiao found it difficult to capture him quickly.
"Dragon and Serpent Rising," Lu Chen executed the same movement as Huang Jiao in front of everyone's astonished eyes, using the lower half of the Furious Serpent Seven Stars Classic.
Flesh performed a somersault, head down and feet up, slamming both palms against the ground before leaping high into the air like a dragon or serpent. He soared up over ten feet and then maneuvered through the air, his fists swinging like heavy iron hammers. In an instant, he unleashed seventy or eighty punches in rapid succession; the Fist Shadow crackled like two massive electric currents colliding in mid-air.
“Cup Bow Phantom, Tiger Head, Snake Tail.”
Huang Jiao and Lu Chen landed simultaneously, rolling forward, filling their lungs with air, and letting out one final roar.
A few days ago, Lu Chen had secretly learned Huang Jiao's Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic. After intense practice, his agility was now on par with Huang Jiao, leaving everyone in awe.
Huang Jiao relentlessly pressed forward, each attack aimed to kill. However, Lu Chen was still a level weaker in his Qigong cultivation and was soon forced back to the edge of the volcano. If he retreated any further, he would fall in, causing a sudden chill in his heart.
The previously calm volcano suddenly echoed with a dragon's roar, followed by a burst of white light. A massive Dragon Skeleton charged towards Lu Chen, rising above the volcano's rim. It seemed to be Li Shian Yin Spirit Disembodiment, sending the skeletal dragon to counteract Killing.
Indeed, it was a Dragon Skeleton, stretching over a hundred feet long, its white bones glimmering coldly. Additionally, a Steel Sword clung tightly to the Dragon Skeleton, striking against the Dragon Bone and sending sparks flying.
The desolate mountain erupted once more, this time with even greater intensity. Tremors could be felt from below the volcano. The enormous Dragon Skeleton, pursued by the Flying Sword, darted rapidly above the volcano, kicking up clouds of dust and causing boulders to tumble down the mountain as if the barren peak were about to collapse.
“Protect the Princess as we descend.”
Seeing the situation turn dire, Huang Jiao abandoned Lu Chen, plunging into the ranks of elite soldiers, his mustache twitching as he roared loudly.
At the same time, cracks began to form in the mountainside from top to bottom, waves of heat surged upward. Sweat dripped from their bodies onto the ground, instantly sizzling into steam with a hissing sound.
This place was originally a volcano that erupted only once every few hundred years; now stirred by Killing and Li Shian, its eruption date was hastened.
Once the volcano erupted, magma would flow for dozens of miles around; its power would likely rival that of Killing's Slaughtering Yin Divine Fire. At that time, no one here would survive, including both Killing and Li Shian's Yin Spirit.
In this final moment, while Lu Chen also considered fleeing, he found that all escape routes down were occupied by Huang Jiao and others. Standing at the volcano's edge, he saw that Killing had also abandoned Li Shian. The Yin Spirit escaped from the Steel Sword, rapidly flying downwards.
With a whoosh, a short arrow shot towards him, piercing his chest and instantly causing blood to spray forth.
Lu Chen looked up and saw Chu Yuzhu holding a crossbow, aiming it at him. It was Chu Yuzhu who had taken advantage of the chaos to shoot him with an arrow.
Next, Lu Chen felt a tingling sensation all over his body before he fell into the volcano.
It felt like he had just woken up from a nap. Lu Chen slowly regained consciousness and opened his eyes, realizing that he was still alive.
It seemed to be a cave, warm around him, with a strong smell of sulfur and saltpeter in the air. His body felt soft beneath him, and when he got up, he found that he was lying on top of another person. This person was none other than Demon God Li Shi'an's Flesh, which had been crushed beyond recognition. With his eyebrows and hair completely burned off, the sight was extremely ugly and hard to look at.
This place was inside the volcano, able to avoid the eruption, which must have been protected by some kind of formation.
There were two other people nearby. Lu Chen realized that Yin Spirit had left his body, so he was certain that the two people in front of him were both Yin Spirits—one was Li Shi'an, and the other was a young woman around seventeen or eighteen years old, leaning against a pillar with a pained expression but not speaking.
"You’re awake," Demon God Li Shi'an said calmly as he sat cross-legged on the ground, seemingly not blaming Lu Chen for destroying his Flesh.
"Did your robe save me?" Lu Chen asked.
"Yes, it’s called Supreme Garment. When I first arrived in this cave, I slaughtered a Mother Dragon with Six Jia and extracted its placenta to forge it based on the Civil Official Robe. It has the effect of nourishing souls. You were fated not to die and just happened to fall onto my Flesh; it's just a pity about my Flesh," Li Shi'an sighed, appearing quite weak but seeming much more composed than when they first met.
Suddenly, Lu Chen felt dizzy and began to cough violently; the air here was too suffocating.
"Put it on. With your current Mortal Body, you won't last long without the Supreme Garment," Li Shi'an reminded him.
Lu Chen peeled off the Dark Green Robe from Li Shi'an's Flesh and put it on. The discomfort he felt earlier disappeared immediately. Although the Supreme Garment looked worn out, its effectiveness was indeed as Li Shi'an described; it could nourish Flesh and Yin Spirits while resisting toxic gases.
Li Shi'an was originally from Central Plains and passed through Fufeng County on his way to take an exam in the capital. He happened to encounter a woman named Qingtian, who was actually a transformed monster known as Azure Field Matriarch in Fufeng County's Azure Field Mountain Cultivation.
After passing the imperial examination, Li Shian went to Fufeng County to take office. He engaged in extensive construction, showing favoritism towards the poor and offending local gentry and wealthy landowners. Just as he faced national turmoil and danger to his life, the Azure Field Matriarch extended a helping hand and bestowed upon him a cultivation method.
Later, Li Shian fled to the Western Seven States and began cultivating on Killing Green Mountain. There, he discovered a blessed land and obtained the Supreme Garment. He decided to cultivate there, using the Supreme Garment to evade toxic gases and flames, achieving remarkable progress in his cultivation of Yin Spirit.
Until recently, while attempting to break through to the Yin Spirit Realm, he accidentally fell into madness. Not only did his Yin Spirit become chaotic, but he also lost his mind, remembering only his name and that he had taken office in Fufeng County, constantly referring to himself as "this official."
It was not long before his enemy Killing discovered him and took the opportunity to strike, inflicting severe injuries.
"You understand Yin Spirit Disembodiment at such a young age; you have some talent. Put down the Wutong tree first. I will instruct you on some matters. If you are willing to help me complete them, I will pass on my teachings to you," Li Shian said weakly as he sat cross-legged.
The Wutong must be the woman; the Yin Spirit had been leaning against a pillar, motionless. As Lu Chen approached, he saw that she was pinned to the pillar by two heavy bone nails through her collarbone.
After some effort, Lu Chen managed to pull out the bone nails. He noticed that these nails were unusually heavy and did not resemble ordinary beast bones. Since Li Shian had killed a True Dragon here, these were likely Dragon Bones.
The True Dragon resided in volcanoes and had a masculine attribute, making it the greatest nemesis of Yin Spirit. No wonder this woman was pinned so brutally; if more time passed, she would have likely perished completely.
"Son-in-law, my Sister Qingtian has encountered trouble after obtaining the Human Book and is being besieged on Fufeng Mountain. She is likely dead by now," said the woman named Wutong anxiously as soon as she was freed.
This Wutong was indeed a sister of the Azure Field Matriarch. Recently, she intended to seek refuge with Li Shian due to the Azure Field Matriarch's misfortunes but happened to find Li Shian in a state of madness. Her flesh was destroyed, leaving her Yin Spirit pinned to the stone pillar.
"Qingtian's fate star has already fallen. She has lived a life of indulgence and recklessness, failing to restrain her desires and committing many wrongs; it is destined to be so."
Wutong fell silent, seemingly accepting this reasoning.
Lu Chen was secretly astonished; it turned out that Li Shian's beloved Azure Field Matriarch led an unrestrained life and enjoyed captivating young talents, which caused resentment in Li Shian's heart and made him reluctant to speak further on the matter.
Li Shian then asked, "What is your name? Come over and sit down; I need to instruct you on some matters."
Lu Chen walked in front of Li Shian, sat cross-legged, and said, "My name is Lu Chen, a servant of Han Wangfu. I have learned a bit of Yin Spirit and Disembodiment techniques from the secret methods left by the Burial Master."
"Burial Master? Hmph."
Li Shian muttered to himself, then snorted coldly, his tone carrying some anger, as if he had a grudge against the Burial Master.
Lu Chen was startled; he dared not act recklessly. Who knew if he had just stepped out of the wolf's den only to enter the tiger's lair?
After a while, Li Shian calmed down and said, "Forget it, this matter has nothing to do with you for now. You don't seem like a person who knows how to stay put, stealing your master's Qigong and unwilling to be subordinate. You should know that Hu Yun is only a hundred years old; the Reincarnation of the Bright Book means that people change easily. It is time for Ren Yi Shi to come again. If you agree to a few things I ask, I will pass on my teachings to you, ensuring that you rise smoothly and achieve great things in this chaotic world. Becoming a minister or a king, even an emperor, is just a thought away. If you are unwilling, I will not harm you. The lava has receded now; you can leave at any time."
Old Demon Li Shian's words were generous. Upon hearing this, Lu Chen thought to himself, "Becoming a minister or a king, even an emperor, is just a thought away? I, Lu Chen, have been waiting for this for a long time!"
However, after thinking it over, he hesitated and was uncertain.
This Old Demon was currently extremely weak and surely would not survive much longer. With his impending death, it seemed unnecessary for him to drag someone like Lu Chen down with him.
Li Shian was also staring intently at Lu Chen and said, "My words carry weight; all you need to do is agree to a few things."
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