However, they had no choice; taking money to help others avoid disaster was not an option. Moreover, at this moment, if they fled, they would inevitably face the fate of being captured and executed, and it would be an even more humiliating death.
If they all acted together, there might still be a glimmer of hope for victory. At this time, they all shared this thought.
The few of them exchanged glances, nodded in understanding, and then shouted in unison as they charged towards Lu Chen once again.
At this moment, Kalan Prince had already turned his horse and was galloping up a nearby hillside, the sound of hooves echoing loudly.
Lu Chen had noticed Kalan Prince's escape, but he was currently dealing with the remaining Qi Masters and could not spare any attention to chase after him. He could only watch helplessly as Kalan Prince got away.
Lu Chen could not afford to think about Kalan Prince's escape; the remaining Qi Masters were already charging at him, ready for a desperate fight.
With a leap, Lu Chen jumped fifty steps away and swiftly waved his hand to summon the Three Aspects Return to One Scripture, instantly unleashing dozens of Imperial Auras.
At this moment, his use of Imperial Aura was even more refined. A breath resembling a steel blade flew out, forming a massive net that descended and completely enveloped the Qi Masters inside.
The sound of intense impacts rang out like raindrops; most of the Qi Masters were pierced by the Imperial Aura, blood spraying everywhere as their bodies were shredded.
Among these Qi Masters, none had broken through to Divine Power Body except for one who had just recently achieved it. His cultivation level was roughly on par with Dolandor.
Earlier, when Lu Chen unleashed Imperial Aura, only this individual managed to withstand it with some difficulty, and his flesh remained intact without being harmed by the Imperial Aura. This was not luck but a testament to his strength.
That Qi Master blinked as he watched his companions fall one by one around him, eventually collapsing to the ground without breath.
They were all dead now; he was the only one left barely holding on. Earlier, when they combined their strength, they could not defeat Lu Chen. Now that he was alone, what chance did he have of winning?
For a moment, the Qi Master felt a sense of despair, but it was precisely this feeling of hopelessness that ignited his fighting spirit.
This was a battle intent that broke all limits, a determination to fight to the death. Since he was going to die anyway, he might as well go all out and see if he could take one or two down with him.
With this thought in mind, the Qi Master swung his arms like massive wheels. It was evident that his Qigong Martial Arts were extraordinary, and his Fist Technique had reached an exceptional level, making him a martial arts prodigy.
However, unfortunately for him, in front of Lu Chen, his skills were merely flashy. In a battle between Qi Masters and Soul Cultivators of the same level, unless they were close in proximity, there was no chance of victory.
Although Lu Chen appreciated this person, he had no intention of bringing him under his wing. After all, someone like him had a questionable background and had once been loyal to the Kalan Prince, which made Lu Chen wary.
Additionally, Lu Chen already had enough trusted confidants around him; they were all martial arts experts and he did not need one or two more.
To put it bluntly, this person lacked any distinctive qualities that would be useful to Lu Chen. Keeping him around would only cause Lu Chen anxiety. If this individual were to secretly plot against him and cause unexpected losses, it would be a significant setback.
If someone of the caliber of the War Minister wanted to join Lu Chen, that was the kind of talent he would welcome. He would even invest heavily to win them over and ensure their genuine loyalty.
As for the man before him, who dared to act as a lackey, Lu Chen would not hold back in killing him. Seeing the opponent gathering strength again, Lu Chen narrowed his eyes and summoned the Five Elements, Five Symbols Great Disk from above.
The Qi Master indeed had some skill; he managed to withstand Lu Chen's large disk and forcefully rebound it with overwhelming Qigong power.
"Good! I originally thought you were on the same level as Dolandor. I didn't expect you to take my Five Elements, Five Symbols Great Disk; that's something Dolandor couldn't do. Today, I'll play with you," Lu Chen shouted loudly.
With a leap into the air, Lu Chen switched between his physical form and spiritual essence. When he reappeared, he was now a Qi Master radiating intense Yang Yuan energy.
Lu Chen was also a Qi Master with a Divine Power Body; his flesh was impervious to blades and bullets, and his entire being was filled with fierce vitality capable of burning even a Demon God.
Lu Chen appeared in this state, and upon seeing the Qi Master in front of him, he took a step back, looking somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that Lu Chen was just a Soul Cultivator, but he didn't expect that the other party was actually a Qi Master.
Not only was Lu Chen a Qi Master, but his cultivation was profound and his methods were superior, even more impressive than his own, which left him astonished.
Moreover, Lu Chen was able to switch between spirit and flesh in such a short time without needing to hide his Flesh, indicating that he had already reached the realm of Spirit-Body Unity.
It was hard to believe that this seemingly young boy held dual identities as both a Qi Master and a Soul Cultivator, and was at the level of Spirit-Body Unity.
"You will lose. What do you think Dolandor is? Does he even deserve to fight me?" The Qi Master arrogantly declared that Lu Chen would lose.
He also did not believe that Lu Chen would give up using Yin Yuan and instead rely on Flesh martial arts to battle him; he was certain that Lu Chen was no match for him.
"Is that so? Then let's give it a try," Lu Chen said as his Flesh rolled forward like a cunning Raccoon.
When Lu Chen stood up again, he was only twenty steps away from the Qi Master. He jumped high, his Flesh rising and falling violently as it rushed toward the Qi Master at a frenzied speed.
In the moment of confrontation, Lu Chen spread his arms wide, his fingers like sickles, aiming directly for the opponent's throat.
The Qi Master moved slowly and leisurely, sneering contemptuously as he raised his arms and clamped down in the middle with precision, perfectly trapping Lu Chen's outstretched arm.
Lu Chen felt pain in his arm; he hadn't expected the other party to be so fierce and daring enough to take on his Tiger Demon Heart Extraction head-on.
With a cold shout, Lu Chen shook his arm violently, faster than sifting grain, immediately shaking off the Qi Master’s grip.
This move was something Lu Chen learned from Chen Qilin's mechanisms. Some of Chen Qilin's traps were quite bizarre; once triggered, they would vibrate wildly. The sensation was more painful than being struck by lightning, and no one could withstand more than a few hits.
The Qi Master was knocked to the side, momentarily stunned. The energy that Lu Chen had just unleashed was very strange, something he had never encountered before. He believed that being able to manifest such power from his arm was truly remarkable.
Thus, he was slightly surprised; the shock that Lu Chen brought him was overwhelming.
After a brief moment of astonishment, the Qi Master rolled forward and suddenly jumped up from the ground, his fists striking down like iron hammers towards Lu Chen.
Lu Chen snorted coldly and said, "Enough. There’s no need for us to continue this entanglement. I will now use the Five Element Divine Fist. If you can withstand one round of my Five Element Divine Fist, then I will let you go, as the person I am looking for is not you."
After Lu Chen finished speaking, he spread his arms wide, and a phantom of an Ancient Giant Elephant appeared above him, towering like a house and exuding an intimidating presence.
Lu Chen leaped forward with the Ancient Giant Elephant behind him, charging directly at the Qi Master.
Lu Chen's fists flew rapidly, accompanied by the piercing roar of the Ancient Giant Elephant. As he swung his fists and kicked, thunderous roars echoed, making it seem as if a demonic god had leaped out of hell.
The Five Element Divine Fist was created by a talented Qi Master from the Five Element Sect named Crystal Warrior. His mastery over fist techniques was unparalleled, reaching a grandmaster level. Unfortunately, he passed away young due to inner turmoil that led to his physical decline, leaving behind a significant regret.
Even the Yuan Family, one of the Seven Great Families of the Demon King Dynasty known for their fist techniques and their Invincible King Fist that dominated the region without challenge, found themselves outmatched in comparison. Lu Chen had thoroughly analyzed both the Invincible King Fist and the Five Element Divine Fist and concluded that the latter was slightly superior, possessing a level of profundity beyond that of the Yuan Family's technique.
At this moment, as Lu Chen faced off against the Qi Master using the Five Element Divine Fist, their Qigong cultivation levels were quite similar. Lu Chen employed the Five Element Divine Fist while his opponent utilized a peculiar fist technique reminiscent of a scarecrow.
The scarecrow stood rigidly in the middle of a rice field with its arms stretched out horizontally as if unable to bend.
The Scarecrow Fist appeared simple but was incredibly powerful in the hands of the Qi Master, capable of challenging Lu Chen's Five Element Divine Fist.
At this time, Lu Chen and the Qi Master fought like two lions in a frenzied battle. Their roars echoed as Qigong energy surged violently around them, causing grass and soil to fly everywhere in chaotic disarray.
After a moment, Lu Chen and the Qi Master finally stopped.
Lu Chen leaped high and landed twenty steps away. After the close combat, he felt somewhat uncomfortable, having consumed a lot of energy and showing signs of exhaustion.
On the other hand, the Qi Master stood still in place, slowly retracting his Fist Technique. After this round, both sides had suffered losses, but the outcome remained uncertain.
At this moment, the scene fell silent; no one spoke, and there was not a single sound. The surroundings were eerily quiet.
Then, the Qi Master opened his mouth, his eyes focused ahead, and said word by word: "Five Element Divine Fist is indeed powerful; I am defeated."
With a loud bang, it seemed as if the Qi Master had deflated; his Flesh suddenly exploded into countless fragments.
Indeed, it burst directly, like a stone statue that first cracked and then shattered with a loud explosion, leaving not even a trace behind.
This person was also stubborn; he held on until the very end before erupting, which worsened his Flesh injury. With internal and external attacks combined, he ended up leaving no Flesh behind. Even Lu Chen's attempt to capture his soul failed, resulting in nothing but empty air.
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