143: First meeting with Hayashihara

But since the bet had already been made, Ye Chen couldn't go back on his word.

He could only fight the other party.

Lu Xingchen took another step forward, and the Heaven Swallowing Art instantly activated, his aura surging, his Realm increasing from Three-Star Martial King to Seven-Star Martial King in three breaths.

Feeling the powerful strength emanating from Lu Xingchen, the Inner Sect Disciples below the stage gasped in surprise.

"Damn it, Lu Xingchen is also a Seven-Star Martial King! How is this possible? He's been in Cangxuan Sect for less than a year!"

"It must be a secret technique that can temporarily boost his Realm. Lu Xingchen's true Cultivation is only Three-Star Martial King."

"Now his Realm is the same as Ye Chen's, could he really have a chance to fight?"

"Impossible! Secret techniques can boost Realm, but not the intensity of Battle Qi. With Lu Xingchen's unstable Battle Qi, he can't possibly be Ye Chen's opponent. Besides, even if he could withstand Ye Chen's attack, the duration of the secret technique is definitely limited."

"That's right, Lu Xingchen can't be Ye Chen's opponent."

On the stage, Ye Chen was filled with worry.

He had personally witnessed Lu Xingchen's strength; fighting above his Realm was not a problem at all, and it wasn't impossible for him to defeat himself.

But the Saint had already given him orders to make an enemy of Lu Xingchen, so he could only brace himself and go through with it.

Ye Chen said in a deep voice, "Lu Xingchen, let me see how much you've improved these past few days!"

Lu Xingchen snorted coldly.

"You'll see soon enough. Thousand Jin Slash!"

Lu Xingchen didn't hesitate and unleashed his ultimate move immediately.

Because he detested Ye Chen to the extreme and only wanted to deal with him quickly.

A white Battle Qi Sword Blade condensed above Lu Xingchen's head, its sharpness growing increasingly intense.

Feeling the powerful Battle Qi on the white Blade Edge, Ye Chen was greatly startled.

He didn't have the courage to stop Lu Xingchen from charging up.

Because if he couldn't break through Lu Xingchen's defense, this powerful white Blade Edge would cleave his body in two!

Ye Chen was also forced to charge up his ultimate move, and a black Battle Qi Sword Blade condensed above his head.

Three minutes later, both of them simultaneously swung their swords forward.

The two Battle Qi Sword Blades collided, and a massive wave of Qi erupted, causing the Inner Sect Disciples watching below the stage to sway back and forth.

After a brief stalemate, the white Blade Edge shattered the black Blade Edge, then quickly shot towards Ye Chen.

Ye Chen hurriedly brought the longsword in his hand to protect his chest.

The white Blade Edge directly sent Ye Chen flying, his longsword flying out of his hand, and he himself spewed several mouthfuls of blood in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground.

The victor was decided!

Seeing this outcome, the Inner Sect Disciples watching below the stage were all greatly astonished.

"Oh my goodness, it was settled in one move? And it wasn't Ye Chen defeating Lu Xingchen, but Lu Xingchen defeating Ye Chen!"

"Lu Xingchen's move is too strong! If it were me, I wouldn't be able to block it either."

"Joining the sect for less than a year, first dominating the Outer Sect, then defeating the eighth rank on the heaven ranking of the Inner Sect. Lu Xingchen is awesome!"

"His Cultivation talent is already not weaker than the two Saints!"

While everyone was still discussing, Lu Xingchen activated his purple cloud wings and flew in front of Ye Chen.

Ye Chen was still conscious, but he had lost the ability to move.

Seeing Lu Xingchen walk towards him, he was greatly alarmed.

"Lu Xingchen, what are you going to do?"

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly: "Of course, to fulfill our bet."

With that, he stomped on Ye Chen's right arm, and the sound of bones breaking echoed throughout the Martial Arts Field.

Ye Chen let out a painful wail and shouted, "Lu Xingchen, how dare you? I am a follower of the Saint, aren't you afraid that the Saint will expel you from Cangxuan Sect for treating me like this?"

Lu Xingchen said indifferently, "I am just acting according to the bet, with no intention of offending the Saint. If he is displeased with me, he can come find trouble; I, Lu Xingchen, will face him!"

With that, Lu Xingchen left the Martial Arts Field with Long Chen.

Watching Lu Xingchen's dashing figure depart, the many Inner Sect Disciples at the Martial Arts Field clicked their tongues in amazement.

"Damn, Lu Xingchen really dares! He broke an arm just like that, isn't he afraid of the Saint coming after him?"

"But I think he deserved it. Ye Chen bullying a Disciple who just entered the Inner Sect was already undignified. But I'm still shocked that Lu Xingchen actually dared to lay hands on him."

"No matter the reason, Lu Xingchen breaking Ye Chen's arm is a slap in the Saint's face. The Saint won't let him off easily!"

"Interesting, interesting! Ever since Lu Xingchen joined Cangxuan Sect, it's truly stirred up a storm. I'm curious to see how he'll deal with Ye Chen's retaliation."

Lu Xingchen returned to the Ten Thousand Medicines Hall with Long Chen, smiling as he said to Senior Sister Jiang E, "Senior Sister Jiang E, I have avenged you; I broke Ye Chen's right hand."

Hearing this, Jiang E and Li Fei were both greatly surprised.

"What? You actually won! That Ye Chen is the eighth rank on the heaven ranking, a Seven-Star Martial King!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Fighting above one's Realm should be quite easy for us."

Jiang E said with a wry smile, "But your Realm leap is too great. Lu Xingchen, quickly pack your things and leave Cangxuan Sect. Once the Saint learns of this, he will not let you off easily. Staying in Cangxuan Sect any longer is just a dead end."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Senior Sister Jiang, there's no need to worry. Ye Chen has a backer, and I, Lu Xingchen, also have a backer. It remains to be seen who will win."

Jiang E asked doubtfully, "Could it be that you know an Inner Sect Elder of the Martial Emperor Realm? Among Martial Emperors, the Saint's status far surpasses that of an Inner Sect Elder; he won't be able to protect you."

Lu Xingchen smiled calmly, "I know the Saintess."

"What?"

Hearing this, Jiang E, Long Chen, and Li Fei all opened their mouths, looking incredulous.

At the same time, several of Ye Chen's friends treated his injuries and carried him to Saint Peak.

After dismissing the others, Ye Chen said in a deep voice, "I'm sorry, Saint, I failed to defeat Lu Xingchen, which has damaged your prestige."

Lin Yuan sipped his tea and said indifferently, "As expected. The person Yun Li favors is certainly no ordinary individual. I've prepared myself to slowly play with Lu Xingchen."

"This time, provoking Lu Xingchen was merely to seek an opportunity to strike. Next, I will swiftly eliminate him with overwhelming force!"

Ye Chen nodded heavily.

"With the Saint's strength, killing a Three-Star Martial King is a very simple matter!"

An hour later, Lu Xingchen returned to his Immortal Cave, took out the black rock cauldron, and began refining a fifth-grade rejuvenation pill.

Just then, a loud voice resonated throughout the entire mountain peak.

"Lu Xingchen, get out here!"

Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly.

Without thinking, it must be Lin Yuan coming to find trouble with him.

He was quite fast; less than two hours had passed since the battle ended.

Lu Xingchen put away the black rock cauldron, walked out of his Immortal Cave, and came to the foot of the mountain, seeing the legendary Saint, Lin Yuan, for the first time.