153: During training

“Hey! Boss, can you not just disappear like that? Don't you know I have a weak heart?”

Shen Jin's loud voice, transmitted through the wristband, rang in Ye Chen's ears, making his earwax feel like it was about to fall out.

“My apologies, apologies. There was an unexpected incident, so it took some time.”

Ye Chen expressed his apologies without much sincerity, his tone remaining flat.

“What? Was there a girl in the Desolate Realm who insisted on dual cultivation with you, or else she'd die from poison? Then you're really a helpful person! Come on, we're an organized and disciplined group; you're making things difficult for me.”

Shen Jin retorted loudly, his tone full of resentment.

“You weren't here yesterday, and that old geezer Instructor Lie Ying beat me to death! I broke thirteen ribs after one fight! I had to be carried back by the medical center staff.”

“My ribs still hurt now. I don't care; you're handling the combat training these next few days. At most, I'll provide some cover for you.”

Shen Jin finally revealed his little scheme.

“Alright, shut up… Anything as long as you stop nagging. Today, I'll let you witness the power of your big brother's 'Intentional Smash'.”

Ye Chen's confident tone made Shen Jin pause. He couldn't understand where Ye Chen's confidence came from.

But what the hell was “Intentional Smash”? Was it a secret move he'd been secretly practicing these past two days?

“What is that? A new fancy move you learned?”

Shen Jin was utterly confused, but Ye Chen directly hung up the communication.

Although he was a bit puzzled, he decided to wait and see Ye Chen's performance later.

Soon, Ye Chen arrived at the training center. Shen Jin was peeking around the entrance like a thief. Seeing Ye Chen's figure, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately pounced on him.

“Oh, my heavens, you're finally here! If you hadn't come today, Instructor Instructor Lie Ying would have torn me apart.”

“Less talk, let's go in.” Ye Chen patted his shoulder, signaling him not to worry, that he had everything under control.

Shen Jin was still bothered by Ye Chen's absence.

“No, why did you disappear for a day? Did you oversleep?”

“Don't ask too many questions; you'll find out soon.”

Ye Chen smiled mysteriously, saying nothing more.

Soon, the two entered the training ground. Instructor Instructor Lie Ying, who was changing into his training uniform, glanced at Ye Chen entering and, without a word, delivered a swift “Charging Punch.”

Ye Chen watched the instructor, who was pouncing like a fierce tiger, without dodging, meeting him directly with a whip kick.

With a muffled “boom,” both retreated three steps.

This left Shen Jin, who was standing by, dumbfounded.

No way, did this kid open up his Ren and Du meridians after one day? Is he that powerful?

Instructor Lie Ying felt the force of Ye Chen's whip kick, and his heart was suddenly startled; a thought popped into his mind.

Did this kid break through to the God rank?

That shouldn't be right; this kind of force isn't something a newly broken-through rookie could unleash.

It should be noted that Instructor Lie Ying was an already renowned Middle God, and because he always focused on refining his body, his physical combat ability had always been among the best in his rank.

Now, a newcomer who had just ascended to godhood could actually match him in strength, which made it hard for him to believe.

Could it be the effect of breaking through in the Desolate Realm?

Instructor Lie Ying was at a loss, but he did not give up the fight.

He wanted to make this kid understand that even Gods had strengths and weaknesses!

The two were not far apart. Instructor Lie Ying sent a “Collapsing Punch” directly through.

After Ye Chen ascended to godhood, not only did his physical fitness greatly improve, but his reaction speed and combat ability also received a significant boost. Facing this heavy punch, he no longer met it head-on, instead turning sideways to dodge.

This dodge was child's play for the battle-hardened Instructor Lie Ying; he quickly transformed the Collapsing Punch into aPiercing fist (Penetrating Punch), sweeping it horizontally.

Ye Chen didn't have time to dodge and could only clench his arms together, attempting to block.

This punch heavily struck his arms, and with a muffled grunt, Ye Chen retreated two steps before dispelling the force from his arms.

Having suffered a hidden loss this time, he knew the instructor was experienced in combat and could only respond with greater caution.

Neither of them used special abilities; there was only the thrill of fist meeting flesh.

Shen Jin, watching from the side, was dumbfounded. Was this still the same brother who got beaten with me the day before yesterday? Why is he so fierce today?

The two fought with such intensity that it felt like heaven and earth were collapsing and turning upside down, as if time itself was ending…

Empty-handed combat wasn't enough, so the two took out their respective weapons and fought again.

Instructor Lie Ying's weapon was an alloy staff about two meters long, thicker at one end and thinner at the other, which he wielded with formidable power.

Ye Chen's slender Tang horizontal saber dared not clash head-on with it; he could only try his best to close the distance and engage in close-quarters combat.

The desperate fighting style of the two made Shen Jin tremble with fear, afraid that the instructor might accidentally “open up Ye Chen's skull.”

Ye Chen's physical fitness, bolstered by the Abyss Will, was not weaker than Instructor Lie Ying's; it was only a matter of time before he surpassed him.

Unfortunately, his combat experience was far inferior. If Instructor Lie Ying hadn't held back some of his strength, he would have been sent flying by the staff long ago.

Even so, under Instructor Lie Ying's combo, Ye Chen could only defend.

He was holding his saber with both hands, trying his best to block the countless staff shadows coming from all directions.

However, simple defense was not a long-term solution. Ye Chen's hands were already numb from the constant weapon collisions, and his reactions were becoming increasingly sluggish.

Just as he numbly swung his saber in defense, Instructor Lie Ying suddenly changed his move, delivering a “Direct Strike to the Dragon's Den” that heavily jabbed Ye Chen's chest, making his vision go black and almost knocking the wind out of him.

As soon as Ye Chen bent forward, the staff followed, smashing heavily onto his back.

If it were an ordinary person enduring this move, their spine would likely be shattered. Fortunately, Ye Chen's body had been strengthened, allowing him to withstand it.

However, Ye Chen, having lost his ability to parry, became a living target, completely losing his combat capability amidst countless staff shadows.

Instructor Lie Ying finally let out a sigh of relief, put away his weapon, and went to drink tea on the side.

Shen Jin nervously ran to Ye Chen's side, reaching out to help him up.

To his surprise, divine power surged through Ye Chen's body, and he then stood up full of vigor.

For a divine body, such minor injuries were nothing. If he had continuously used divine power to protect his entire body earlier, the instructor's staff wouldn't have been able to harm him at all.

Of course, this was assuming he didn't use divine power.

Waving his hand to refuse Shen Jin's help, the two once again approached Instructor Lie Ying.

“You little brat, I thought something happened when you disappeared for a day yesterday, but you quietly gave me a surprise.”

“How does it feel to become a God? Do you have that illusion of being invincible in the world?”

Instructor Lie Ying asked teasingly.

Shen Jin also had some guesses about Ye Chen's changes, but when the instructor revealed it, a complex feeling still surged in his heart.

He had been cultivating for many years and was only a Demigod now, yet Ye Chen, a high school student, had ascended to godhood in a short period.

This was no small blow to him. Could it be that he had truly discovered a peerless prodigy?