645: Chapter 645 Did Ye Chen give him an empowerment?

Inside the lounge, the air currents gradually settled.

Chu Niubi stood in place, unmoving like a statue.

He closed his eyes, feeling the power within him surging like a river; his mind was a complete blank.

This... what is this feeling?

Before, the true qi in his body was like a small ditch, flowing sluggishly, feeling as if it would dry up with even a little effort.

But now?

It was a mighty river!

A torrential flood!

True, majestic power!

He slowly opened his eyes and looked down at his hands.

Those once ordinary hands now had a faint golden glow flowing beneath the skin, as if containing infinite power.

“Master...”

“I... I really made it?”

Ye Chen withdrew the shanhai bottle, tucked it into his robe, and said indifferently, “You made it. Late Heaven Realm.”

Chu Niubi’s pupils shrank suddenly.

Heaven Realm...

Late stage?

Not Early Profound Realm, not Mid Earth Realm, but Late Heaven Realm???

He froze in place as if struck by lightning, his mouth hanging open wide enough to fit a fist.

After a long while.

“Holy shit!!!”

Chu Niubi let out an earth-shattering howl and jumped off the ground, his head nearly hitting the ceiling.

“Late Heaven Realm! I’m fucking in the Late Heaven Realm?!”

“Master! You’re my real father! No! You’re closer than my real father!”

He was incoherent with excitement, his eyes red as he paced around the lounge like a lapdog that had its tail stepped on.

How could he not be excited?

He, Chu Niubi, had been deemed a loser by countless people!

Even...

Not long ago, he was only at the Yellow Realm Peak!

But now, he had suddenly climbed from the Yellow Realm Peak to the Late Heaven Realm!

It was simply unbelievable!!!

Ye Chen folded his arms, leaning against the doorframe with a slight smirk. “Alright, stop pacing. You’re making me dizzy.”

Chu Niubi stopped abruptly, rushed to Ye Chen, and grabbed his arm.

“Master! Can I beat that old fogey now?”

“A Late Heaven Realm against a Heavenly Realm Peak—there's a gap of one minor realm.”

Ye Chen looked at him and said slowly, “It depends on how well you can take a beating.”

Chu Niubi froze. “What do you mean?”

Ye Chen smiled and explained patiently.

“Your cultivation was forcibly raised by me using the shanhai bottle. Though your foundation is solid, you lack actual combat experience after all.”

“That old thing Wang Shi has cultivated for over fifty years and has been stuck at the Heavenly Realm Peak for who knows how long. His control over power is much better than yours.”

“Fighting him, you’re slightly lower in realm and a huge step behind in experience.”

“So...”

He paused.

“If you can take a beating, hold out under his attacks, and slowly adapt to your own power, you’ll have a chance to turn the tables.”

“If you can't take a hit and get knocked down in three moves, then it's game over.”

After hearing this, Chu Niubi fell silent for a moment.

Then.

He looked up, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

“Master, I think I should be quite durable.”

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. “Oh? So confident?”

Chu Niubi gritted his teeth, a lingering fear appearing on his face.

“When you were hanging me up and whipping me before, I survived it all!”

“No matter how ruthless that old fogey is, can he be more ruthless than you?”

Ye Chen’s mouth twitched. “Are you praising me or insulting me?”

Chu Niubi waved his hands hurriedly with a sincere face.

“Praising! Definitely praising! Master, yours is called ‘tough love’ education!”

Ye Chen gave him a sharp look, turned, and walked toward the door.

“Fine, stop being cheeky. Let’s go.”

Chu Niubi took a deep breath, straightened his back, and followed with large strides.

...

In the banquet hall.

Guests at fifty tables had been waiting for quite a while.

At first, everyone was excitedly discussing what methods Ye Chen might have.

But as time passed, their patience was gradually worn thin.

“Why haven’t they come out yet? Could they have run out through the back door of that room?”

“Run? Where to? The Chu family’s assets are right here; the monk can run, but the temple can't.”

“Maybe Instructor Ye is just stalling for time, trying to find a dignified way to admit defeat.”

“Makes sense. Having a Yellow Realm Peak defeat a Heavenly Realm Peak in half an hour—isn't that just a fairy tale?”

...

Wang Shi leaned against the back of his chair, playing with the walnuts in his hand, a confident smile on his face.

The Wang family members behind him were even more arrogant, casting provocative glances at Chu Shixiong from time to time.

Chu Shixiong sat at the main table, his expression calm, but the hand holding his teacup was trembling slightly.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Ye Chen.

He was nervous.

What if...

What if something went wrong?

The Chu family's decades of foundation would be handed over to others.

Bai Wanqing saw his unease and said softly, “Mr. Chu, set your mind at ease. Ye Chen never does anything he isn't sure of.”

Chu Shixiong forced a smile.

“Head of the Bai Family is right. I’m overthinking it.”

Bai Shanshan, sitting to the side, was quite composed, picking up a piece of food and chewing slowly.

She was someone who had personally experienced the empowerment of the shanhai bottle.

That thing was simply a cheat code.

That kid Chu Niubi probably isn't the same Chu Niubi anymore.

Yan Huifeng also remained silent.

Because he knew one thing.

Previously, his daughter's strength hadn't entered the Heaven Realm, but because of Ye Chen, she had.

Based on that alone...

He felt a bit of anticipation.

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts...

“Creak—”

The lounge door opened.

Everyone's eyes snapped toward the doorway.

Ye Chen walked out leisurely with his hands in his pockets.

Behind him, Chu Niubi followed with his head held high and chest out, walking with large strides.

With that expression on his face, where was there even a trace of his previous anxiety?

It was as if he were a completely different person!

Wang Shi’s gaze fell on Chu Niubi, and his brow furrowed slightly.

He sensed something was wrong.

This kid’s aura...

How was it completely different from before he went in?

But as for what exactly was different, he couldn't say.

Ye Chen walked back to the main table, sat down again, and took a small sip of tea.

Chu Niubi stood in the center of the banquet hall, looking directly at Wang Shi.

“Old fogey, come on.”

“I’ll let you make the first move.”

The crowd erupted in an uproar.

“Is Chu Niubi crazy? Letting Wang Shi move first?”

“Even if Instructor Ye gave him an empowerment, how much could he improve in just half an hour? At most to the Xuan Realm, right?”

“A Xuan Realm letting a Heaven Realm move first? Isn't that just seeking death?”

...

Wang Shi stood up, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

“Good kid, you’ve got guts.”

“Since you’re looking for death, this old man will grant your wish!”

He stepped forward, his Heavenly Realm Peak aura being released without reservation.

That pressure crushed down in all directions like something physical; nearby guests felt their chests tighten, making it difficult to breathe.

Exactly!

He wanted to use his momentum to force Chu Niubi to his knees in one go.

That way.

He wouldn't just be crushing the Chu family's dignity, but Ye Chen's as well!

However.

To everyone's surprise...

Chu Niubi didn't kneel; instead, he stood his ground and withstood it head-on!

The entire audience: “???”

Wang Shi’s pupils shrank slightly.

This kid...

Actually withstood his aura?

Something was wrong.

Very wrong.

But he had no time to think further.

Because Chu Niubi had also moved.

He didn't use any fancy moves; it was just a simple punch aimed at Wang Shi’s chest.

That punch was plain and unadorned.

But it was extremely fast and possessed immense power.

Wherever the fist wind passed, the air was torn apart, letting out a sharp whistling sound.

Before coming out, his Master had told him...

Body cultivators don't rely on techniques, but on their fists and feet.

The simplest things are often the most lethal.

So.

He didn't perform any flashy moves—he just charged in!!!

But...

Wang Shi’s expression changed drastically.

Because the power of this punch...

Heaven Realm!

It was definitely the Heaven Realm!

He didn't have time to think; he crossed his arms in front of his chest, and his true qi condensed into a shield before him.

“Boom!!!”

The fist force collided with the shield, letting out a dull, thunderous roar.

Though Wang Shi remained motionless, the carpet beneath his feet was torn into two gashes, revealing the shattered marble floor below!

The whole place fell silent.

Everyone’s eyes widened, looking at Chu Niubi as if they had seen a ghost.

“This... how is this possible?!”

“Heaven Realm! The power of Chu Niubi’s punch was definitely at the Late Heaven Realm!”

“How long has it been? He actually went from the Yellow Realm Peak to the Heaven Realm? What kind of black magic is this?!”

...

Wang Shi steadied himself and looked up at Chu Niubi; the contempt in his eyes had completely vanished.

In its place was...

Deep solemnity.

“You... you’ve entered the Late Heaven Realm???”

Chu Niubi grinned. “Yeah, did that punch feel good?”

“Impossible!”

Wang Shi was shocked beyond measure. “Even if you took drugs, it’s impossible to jump three major realms at once. Could it be that Ye Chen sacrificed his own foundation to give you an empowerment???”

“To deal with a shameless old fogey like you, my Master doesn't need to sacrifice his foundation.”

Chu Niubi smiled disdainfully, then reached out and beckoned Wang Shi with his finger. “Stop talking nonsense. If you have the ability, come and hit me. If you can't beat me into the ground today, you're my grandson!”