145: guess

Immediately, Lu Xingchen did a backflip, landing steadily without falling.

“You motherf*cker!”

Lu Xingchen couldn't help but curse in his heart.

Lin Yuan definitely used more than thirty percent of his power. Even after using 'Vajra Barrier' and draining his vital Qi, he still couldn't withstand it.

If it were an ordinary Three-Star Martial King, he would have been killed long ago.

Lin Yuan must have attacked with the intention of killing him.

Yun Li spread her Dou Qi Wings and flew to Lu Xingchen's side, shielding him behind her.

“Lin Yuan, you went too far! Don’t think I didn’t notice, you used seventy percent of your power just now!”

Seeing that Lu Xingchen was safe and sound, Lin Yuan’s brows furrowed tightly.

He had already greatly overestimated Lu Xingchen.

His seventy percent power was enough to kill a Low-Star Martial Emperor, yet it couldn't kill Lu Xingchen, a Three-Star Martial King.

This was simply too unbelievable!

Lin Yuan hastily explained, “I'm sorry, Junior Brother Lu Xingchen, I miscalculated just now. My Realm just Broke through, and for a while, I couldn’t fully control my power.”

Lu Xingchen snorted coldly.

“You say it so lightly! If I didn’t have a trump card, I would already be a corpse!”

Yun Li was also extremely angry.

“Lin Yuan, Lu Xingchen is my closest friend, and you actually tried to kill him! You must give me an explanation today!”

Lin Yuan gave a bitter smile, “The mistake has been made, more words are useless. I am willing to offer Junior Brother Lu an earth rank mid grade Martial Skill as compensation. I wonder if Junior Brother Lu can accept?”

Lu Xingchen didn't hesitate, saying in a deep voice, “Alright! Give me the Martial Skill, and this matter will be settled today.”

Lu Xingchen knew in his heart that Lin Yuan was, after all, a Saint of the Cangxuan Sect, and his strength was even slightly superior to Yun Li’s.

Let alone just injuring him, even if he had truly killed him, the higher-ups of the Cangxuan Sect wouldn't say anything.

To be able to obtain an earth rank mid grade Martial Skill was already giving Face to Yun Li.

However, since Lin Yuan dared to try and kill him, he had already noted this debt, and in the future, he would definitely take Lin Yuan's life.

Seeing Lu Xingchen relent, Lin Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief, took out a scroll of Martial Skill, and threw it to Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen took the Martial Skill, and as soon as it was in his hand, he gained all the information about this Martial Skill.

“Sky-Shattering Palm,” earth rank mid grade, condenses a Dou Qi Hand Seal to attack enemies, considered average among Earth-Rank Martial Skills.

However, he didn't expect Lin Yuan to produce anything too good; as long as it was useful, it was fine.

Lin Yuan said in a deep voice, “Since that’s the case, this matter is settled today. I will go back to Cultivate first. Junior Sister Yun Li, Junior Brother Lu, farewell!”

With that, Lin Yuan spread his Dou Qi Wings and flew into the distance.

Yun Li also shouted impatiently, “How much longer do you all want to watch? Everyone, disperse!”

How could the surrounding crowd dare not listen to the Saintess’s words?

Everyone scattered and left.

But as they left, their mouths were not idle.

“Damn it, Lu Xingchen, with the Realm of a Three-Star Martial King, actually took a palm from the Saint! How is this possible?”

“Exactly, exactly, this is simply too unbelievable! The Saint has been a Martial Emperor for many years, and even a Low-Star Martial Emperor would find it hard to withstand his palm.”

“Lu Xingchen is amazing. He broke one of Ye Chen’s arms, not only didn’t pay a price, but also got a Martial Skill from the Saint. If this news gets out, Lu Xingchen will definitely become famous!”

“Lu Xingchen only entered the inner sect a little over a month ago and became eighth rank on the heaven ranking. If he continues to Cultivate like this, it’s not impossible for him to become the third Saint of the Cangxuan Sect!”

Yun Li patted Lu Xingchen’s shoulder and said in a deep voice, “Lu Xingchen, are you alright?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Don’t worry, I won’t die.”

Yun Li asked in confusion, “Speaking of which, Lu Xingchen, how exactly did you withstand Lin Yuan’s palm? His Realm has reached Five-Star Martial Emperor, and even a Low-Star Martial Emperor couldn't take seventy percent of his power. Yet you, you can still stand.”

Lu Xingchen had nothing to hide from this close friend.

“I recently acquired a secret method that can convert vital Qi into defensive power. Those few seconds just now completely drained my vital Qi. If Lin Yuan had added even ten percent more power, I would have been dead for sure.”

Yun Li nodded slightly, “So that’s how it is! That’s still very impressive, to contend against a Martial Emperor powerhouse with the Realm of a Martial King and still come out unscathed. Lu Xingchen, you truly constantly surprise me!”

Lu Xingchen gave a bitter smile, “What contention? I could only ensure I wouldn’t die from taking one of his palms; I’m no match for him at all. Lin Yuan is only in his early twenties, right? Yet he possesses such strength. The Tianyuan Continent indeed has many Geniuses.”

Yun Li chuckled, “You don’t need to belittle yourself. In my eyes, your potential is far above Lin Yuan’s. Your vision should be long-term, not just confined to the Cangxuan Sect. The entire Qingzhou, and even the core Zhongzhou of the Nine Provinces, is your stage!”

Lu Xingchen gave a bitter smile, “I can’t think that far ahead. However, I am curious, why would Lin Yuan target me? His palm was clearly intentional, aimed at killing me. I even suspect that Ye Chen injuring Senior Sister Jiang E was at his instruction.”

Yun Li patted her head, “I truly don’t know about that. Lin Yuan is a Cultivation fanatic; normally, besides Cultivating in the Spirit Gathering Pagoda, he rarely comes out to see people. This should be the first time he’s met you, so how could he have formed an enmity with you?”

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “Then what is your relationship with Lin Yuan like?”

Hearing this, Yun Li frowned.

“It’s alright. I also started as an Outer Sect Disciple and climbed to the position of Saintess step by step. Lin Yuan joined earlier than me, and he was very good to me, often helping me complete tasks and guiding my Cultivation.”

“But a year ago, he suddenly confessed his feelings to me. I found him too boring as a person and didn’t agree, so our relationship is a bit strained now. To avoid awkwardness, I basically avoid him.”

“Wait, do you mean that Lin Yuan is deliberately targeting you because he’s jealous of your close relationship with me?”

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly.

“You finally realized. Besides this, I can’t think of any other reason.”

Yun Li said in a deep voice, “That possibility cannot be ruled out. But Lin Yuan is dedicated to Cultivation and respects talented individuals; I don’t think his mind is that narrow. Of course, if it turns out to be true, I will help you deal with Lin Yuan.”

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily, “It’s just a guess; it’s not time to draw conclusions yet. Maybe there are other reasons.”

But Lu Xingchen was just comforting Yun Li.

He vaguely felt that Lin Yuan was not as simple as Yun Li made him out to be.

He could see Lin Yuan’s shadow in both the ambush during the escort of the yin yun bell and Ye Chen’s deliberate provocation.

It was just that their relationship was good, and he didn't want to speak ill of Lin Yuan in front of Yun Li.