Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 432 Killing and Punishing the Heart

On the island of Yanfa, Jiang Chen held the precious banner, standing as still and unwavering as a pine tree. At this moment, the entire place was silent, and everyone looked at him with incredulous eyes.

When Xuan Jiaozi used his secret technique to transform into a true dragon and revealed some of the profound wonders of his magic, everyone thought that Xuan Jiaozi was bound to win the battle, after all, at that time Xuan Jiaozi had already shown power that surpassed the Dao Foundation level.

Under normal circumstances, even a Dao Foundation Perfection cultivator wielding a powerful artifact would find it difficult to stop him. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was invincible at the Dao Foundation level. But unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Xuan Jiaozi, who had transformed into a true dragon and possessed the strongest aura, was suppressed by Jiang Chen with a single palm strike.

This dramatic turn of events was truly astonishing; they never imagined that Jiang Chen, who had only recently joined the Wuchang Sect, would possess such abilities.

Just as everyone was lost in thought, Jiang Chen moved again. He waved his sleeve, dispelling the dust and smoke. Then, he used his qi to form a hand, reached out and grabbed Xuan Jiaozi, who had revealed his true form, from the pit.

At this moment, Xuan Jiaozi's body was in a terrible state, with broken bones and bruises all over his body, looking like a lump of mud. However, his vitality was extremely tenacious, and he did not die. On the contrary, there was still a power surging in his body, trying to repair his injuries.

However, as Jiang Chen's hand gripped his neck, the flow of power within him instantly froze.

Seeing this scene, in the void, True Man Xianglong lowered his sharp gaze, but Jiang Chen seemed oblivious to it.

"Why? Why did you cultivate the rudimentary form of this precious technique so quickly? This is unrealistic! Did you use some kind of forbidden technique...?"

He opened his eyes tremblingly and looked at Jiang Chen. His eyes were filled with anger and resentment. Of course, there was also a hint of fear in his eyes that he himself did not realize or dared not admit.

Using the True Dragon Bone, he forcibly unleashed the Myriad Manifestations Dragon Transformation technique, thinking he should be invincible at the Dao Foundation level. However, he was unexpectedly suppressed by Jiang Chen's palm strike. Jiang Chen's palm strike not only shattered his dragon nature but also caused his Dao Heart to break.

He almost died. He wasn't surprised that Jiang Chen possessed a treasure. Although treasures are good, the power that a Foundation Establishment cultivator can unleash is quite limited. In terms of practical use, a treasure is no match for his True Dragon Bone.

However, as Jiang Chen comprehended the rudimentary form of the treasure technique, Hunyuan Qi, everything changed. The rudimentary form of the treasure technique, combined with the corresponding treasure artifact, resulted in an effect greater than the sum of its parts, truly possessing the power of a real person.

In that instant, without his awareness, a dark shadow was drawing upon the fear that had arisen within him from the depths of his mind, growing stronger at an unbelievable speed.

Upon hearing Xuan Jiaozi's words, Jiang Chen's expression remained unchanged. At this moment, his gaze towards Xuan Jiaozi held neither ruthlessness towards an enemy nor the joy of suppressing a foe; it was merely indifferent, as if this were a trivial matter.

"I'm different from you."

With a look of pity on his face, Jiang Chen released his grip on Xuan Jiaozi, letting him fall to the ground like a lump of mud.

Catching a hint of pity on Jiang Chen's face, Xuan Jiaozi's heart was pierced. Anger surged within him, and he wanted to fight Jiang Chen to the death, but in the end, he did nothing.

In that instant, a surge of anger welled up within him, his face turned ashen, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, and fainted.

Seeing this scene, the expressions of the several Purple Mansion True Persons in the Great Void varied. Some were appreciative, some were surprised, and some seemed thoughtful. Only the expression of True Person Xianglong was somewhat unpleasant.

He would rather Jiang Chen act impulsively and kill Xuan Jiaozi directly. That way, he would step in and save Xuan Jiaozi while suppressing Jiang Chen's arrogance. After all, this was just a contest of magic, not a matter of life and death. But Jiang Chen did not do that at all.

Under such circumstances, even if he were a True Person of the Purple Mansion, there was nothing he could say or do. In the end, it was simply that Xuan Jiaozi was inferior in skill.

On the other side, after releasing Xuan Jiaozi, Jiang Chen didn't look at him again. "Master, I think I won this battle."

Turning his gaze to Huanmeng Zhenren, Jiang Chen bowed respectfully.

Looking at Jiang Chen like this, a strange light flashed in Huanmeng Zhenren's peach blossom eyes. She never doubted that Jiang Chen could win, but she did not expect that Jiang Chen would win in this way. The rudimentary form of the treasure technique is not something that can be easily cultivated. At least she could not do this at the Dao Foundation level.

Thinking of all this, Huanmeng Zhenren's gaze towards Jiang Chen couldn't help but become more intense, as if she had seen some rare treasure. However, she quickly suppressed this intense gaze.

"Jiang Chen wins this battle."

With a gentle voice, Huanmeng Zhenren announced the results.

Having received this answer, Jiang Chen bowed again, turned and left Yanfa Island. He had achieved his goal for this trip. Xuan Jiaozi had now been infected with a demon in his heart. Although he was not dead, he was far more valuable than if he had died.

As they watched Jiang Chen's figure drift away, the disciples watching the battle seemed to awaken from a dream.

"Jiang Chen actually won just like that, it's unbelievable."

“His true foundation is invincible. Although Senior Brother Jiang Chen has not yet been named a true disciple, even some true disciples may not be his match.”

"To be able to cultivate the rudimentary form of a precious technique at the Dao Foundation level, Senior Brother Jiang Chen has a great chance of reaching the Celestial Phenomenon Realm in the future."

As they watched Jiang Chen depart, the disciples' eyes were filled with awe and excitement. They saw the brilliance of a genius in Jiang Chen, a kind of power that could defy common sense.

Just as everyone's attention was drawn to Jiang Chen, Immortal Xianglong waved his sleeve, opening up a void, and directly took Xuan Jiaozi away.

Seeing Xianglong Zhenren like this, the remaining Purple Mansion cultivators exchanged glances, and a few smiles appeared on their faces. Xianglong acted domineeringly, but they didn't expect him to suffer a setback here today. What's more, he had no way to express his suffering. It was truly interesting.

"Xuan Jiaozi is a seed carefully cultivated by Immortal Xianglong. Today's battle has diminished his spirit considerably. I wonder if he will learn from his shame and become brave again, or if he will be discouraged and never recover."

"Physical injuries are manageable, but I'm afraid Xuan Jiaozi's Dao heart might be damaged. His temperament is somewhat similar to that of the Elephant Dragon, but he lacks the Elephant Dragon's resilience. If his Dao heart is truly shattered, then he will probably be stuck at the Dao Foundation stage for the rest of his life."

"Compared to Xuan Jiaozi, Jiang Chen is the real genius. He has cultivated the rudimentary form of a treasure technique at the Dao Foundation level. If I remember correctly, the last person to reach this point was none other than Fu Hai Zhenjun."

"Jiang Chen, if this boy doesn't perish, his future is limitless."

As their thoughts collided, the several Purple Mansions exchanged their views, and it must be said that this performance was truly somewhat unexpected.

A moment later, the several Purple Mansions disappeared one after another, and the result of the battle quickly spread. Jiang Chen's name once again resounded throughout the Wuchang Sect. However, unlike his previous reputation as a genius, this time in the eyes of many people, Jiang Chen was already a true powerhouse.

(End of this chapter)