CHAPTER 605: CHAPTER 605: UNABLE TO WITHSTAND A SINGLE BLOW

The cultivators watching the scene looked at Ling Chen with a hint of pity in their eyes.

Provoking Qin Hu was not a wise move for Ling Chen!

At the very least, some torment was inevitable.

Moreover, over the years, the relationship between Burning Flame Sect and the Star Pavilion had become increasingly tense.

It wouldn’t be out of the question for Qin Hu, in a fit of rage, to strike down Ling Chen.

One being late Stage Three and the other late Stage Four of the Palace Mansion Realm, the battle hadn’t even started but the outcome seemed decided!

Typically, those who could join Burning Flame Sect or Star Pavilion were cultivators with Sacred Bodies.

Ling Chen was also not at an advantage in terms of physical constitution.

Thus, many began to worry for Ling Chen.

"Since you’re seeking death, I’ll oblige you."

Ling Chen spoke indifferently.

To be honest, late Stage Four of the Palace Mansion Realm wasn’t even worth his notice.

Unfortunately, since this person was seeking death, it seemed he might only deserve a lesson.

Ling Chen lightly tapped his toes, his body soared into the sky, standing aloft above where Qin Hu was.

"Swoosh Swoosh Swoosh!"

Sounds of tearing wind arose as numerous cultivators flew up into the sky.

Chu Xiao and Zhang Kuang, disciples of the two sects, stood behind their respective disciples.

"Youngster, make your move!"

Qin Hu, with his hands behind his back, declared arrogantly.

His body shook as the cultivation of late Stage Four of Palace Mansion Realm burst forth.

Due to his Sacred Body, his Spiritual Power was immensely strong!

"He truly has a Sacred Body!"

"Tsk tsk! Worthy of being a disciple of the Star Pavilion, such powerful Spiritual Power!"

"Yes! These major sect disciples really are the cream of the crop!"

...

Observing cultivators burst into discussion from a distance.

Excitement surged on their faces.

Among the cultivators present, there were quite a few at Stage Five of the Palace Mansion Realm.

However, in terms of Spiritual Power, they were not a match for Qin Hu.

Feeling the robust Spiritual Power released by Qin Hu, Zhang Kuang’s face showed a hint of smugness as he gave Chu Xiao a provocative look.

However, Chu Xiao remained calm.

Although Chu Xiao had not seen Ling Chen truly exert his Spiritual Power, the Young Sect Master had told him about it; with the Young Sect Master’s status, why would he deceive him?

Internally, he was also somewhat expectant of Ling Chen’s performance.

"Feigning calm, I want to see if you can still laugh after Ling Chen gets utterly crushed."

Zhang Kuang sneered coldly.

At that moment, everyone’s gaze shifted towards Ling Chen.

At this point, they didn’t expect the battle to be spectacular.

They only hoped that Ling Chen could showcase some techniques, preventing the fight from being completely one-sided.

Feeling the collective gaze of the audience, Ling Chen gave a slight smile.

"Boom!"

As the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, a surge of black Spiritual Power swept out instantly, and a horrifying aura spread across the sky instantly.

"What?!"

"How is this possible?!"

"How did he achieve this?"

"He must have hidden his true strength!"

...

A series of incredulous exclamations resounded one after another.

Ling Chen’s aura of Spiritual Power was even above that of Qin Hu.

This was something they had never imagined!

"How could this be?"

The smile on Zhang Kuang’s face instantly froze, completely dumbfounded.

"It really is a Golden Palace!"

Chu Xiao swallowed hard, his eyes reflecting shock.

"No, this can’t be possible!"

Qin Hu’s eyes were vacant, filled with disbelief.

His cultivation was clearly above Ling Chen’s, so how could his Spiritual Power be inferior to Ling Chen’s?

This totally overturned his understanding!

"I told you, you’re not my match."

Watching the stunned Qin Hu, Ling Chen did not immediately launch an attack, instead, he spoke again.

His voice was incredibly calm.

A calmness that was somewhat terrifying.

In Qin Hu’s eyes, this represented disdain, a contempt more humiliating than verbal insults.

"I don’t believe it!"

Qin Hu shook his head fiercely.

As a King, he naturally understood the importance of confidence.

Without confidence, he would be defeated before even fighting.

Although Ling Chen surpassed him, Ling Chen’s cultivation level was still inferior, so there was still a chance for him to win.

That would be through Spirit Art.

"Chi!"

Qin Hu’s right hand swept forward, and a black longsword emitting a cold light appeared.

It was indeed an inferior King Spiritual Weapon.

Qin Hu roared, furiously channeling Spiritual Power into the black longsword, and a striking dazzling light burst forth.

"Stellar Hand Seal!"

Sword Energy burst out from the black longsword, splitting into countless tiny Sword Energies in the sky, and then a hand seal formed by the condensation of Sword Energy emerged.

"Go!"

With a gesture from Qin Hu’s longsword, the gigantic hand seal pressed down towards Ling Chen.

The hand seal, nearly two hundred feet in width and length, covered the sky, darkening the heavens.

"It’s a mid-grade King Spirit Technique!"

Many people exclaimed.

Their eyes filled with shock.

This technique called ’Stellar Hand Seal’ was a signature Spirit Art of the Star Pavilion!

Qin Hu had, from the start, used such an immensely powerful mid-grade King Spirit Technique without even probing first.

Watching the nearly sky-obscuring gigantic hand seal, Ling Chen’s lips slightly curled.

"Green Lotus Blossoms!"

As his voice fell, nine streams of Green Sword Qi burst from the longsword in his hand, and an exquisite green lotus flower emerged, then flew towards the gigantic hand seal in the sky.

"Boom!"

The hand seal collided with the lotus flower.

Terrifying shockwaves ravaged the surroundings from the point of contact.

However, the green lotus was exceptionally sharp, piercing directly through the hand seal.

The gigantic hand seal instantly shattered apart.

"This is also a mid-grade King Spirit Technique!"

A cultivator exclaimed in surprise.

Ling Chen’s second form of Green Lotus Sword Manual was almost never seen by anyone.

The Burning Flame Sect had many King Spirit Techniques but did not have any signature King Spirit Technique.

At this moment, upon seeing the divine might of the green lotus, they finally recognized it.

At this instant, everyone’s gaze gathered on the green lotus.

"He knows a mid-grade King Spirit Technique too?!"

Qin Hu’s eyes shook violently.

He paid no regard to anything else and immediately spurred his Spiritual Power like crazy, releasing bursts of Sword Energy to block the green lotus.

Unfortunately, his mid-grade King Spirit Technique could not contend with the green lotus, so these Sword Energies were naturally futile.

The green lotus effortlessly shattered Qin Hu’s attack and defense, finally striking Qin Hu himself.

"Bang!"

Qin Hu was sent flying backwards.

"Puh!"

Hundreds of feet away, Qin Hu immediately spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Luckily, Ling Chen had slightly restrained the power of Green Lotus Sword Qi at the last moment; otherwise, this strike would have been enough to kill Qin Hu.

Now facing the threat of the Burning Flame Sect, perhaps, in the future, the Star Pavilion might become a great aid to him, which is why he did not deal a lethal blow to Qin Hu.

"I told you, you are no match for me. Why take the risk? Do you believe it now?"

Ling Chen sheathed his sword and stood.

His voice rang out once more, utterly indifferent.

As if defeating someone in the late phase of the Palace Mansion Realm wasn’t anything notable.

And, at this moment, witnessing this scene.

Almost all the observing cultivators were dumbfounded.

They had initially thought Ling Chen couldn’t defeat Qin Hu, but the result was completely the opposite!

"Zhang Kuang, did you see? The strength of my Burning Flame Sect disciples is not for you to underestimate!"

Chu Xiao’s eyes flashed with a shock that vanished as quickly as it appeared, then he turned to Zhang Kuang.