168: Zhan Wanchen

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was startled.

One Spirit Medicine to advance one minor Realm!

Is there really such a good thing?

Yun Li's Thunder Roar Physique is truly formidable!

"Since that's the case, you should take this Spirit Medicine first. We can absorb it slowly once we return to Cangxuan Sect."

"Alright!"

Yun Li nodded slightly, then plucked the blue-purple fruit.

Just then, she frowned and said in a low voice, "This is bad, the medicinal power of this Spirit Medicine is diminishing. If it's not consumed immediately, it might not have much effect."

Lu Xingchen also frowned.

"Huh? Is this Spirit Medicine so delicate? In that case, you should absorb it here! Once you're done, we'll continue our journey."

Yun Li said in a deep voice, "That's too dangerous. I'm the only Martial Emperor in our team. If I'm targeted by people from other factions while I'm absorbing the Spirit Medicine, we might even be wiped out!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Miss Yun Li, you need to have faith in me. Although my Realm is a bit weaker, I can guarantee that even if people from the other three major forces attack together, they won't be able to break through my defenses!"

Hearing this, Yun Li raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? You're that confident?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Absolutely. So, absorbing the Spirit Medicine now carries no risk for us."

Yun Li nodded slightly, "Give me half a day, and I'll definitely finish absorbing it!"

"Alright!"

"You absorb the Spirit Medicine here, and we'll guard you outside the medicine garden!"

So, the three of them arrived at the entrance of the medicine garden.

Lu Xingchen put his palms together, and hundreds of Spiritual Seals flew out from his hands, forming a Spirit Formation at the entrance of the medicine garden.

This Spirit Formation, named "Turtle Shell Formation," was a Fifth-Rank Formation and could resist the attacks of Martial King experts.

Then, Lu Xingchen drew his shadow sword and stood in front of the "Turtle Shell Formation."

Long Yang patted Lu Xingchen's shoulder, "Junior Brother Lu, are you really capable or just bragging? The people from the other three major forces attacking together can't break through your defense? Is that true or false?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Of course it's true. This concerns Miss Yun Li's safety, how could I be exaggerating? If some ignorant people really stumble upon us later, you'll know whether what I said is true or false."

Long Yang shook his head repeatedly.

"No thanks, I'd rather we pass these next few hours in peace."

No sooner had Long Yang finished speaking than a whooshing sound suddenly came from afar.

Wan Chen from Dragon Seeking Gate, leading three high-star Martial Kings, descended upon the location.

Li De from Yin Yang Sect, leading three high-star Martial Kings, also descended upon the location.

Lu Xingchen smiled wryly, "Senior Brother Long Yang, you really are a jinx!"

Wan Chen walked towards the three of them, a hint of surprise in his tone.

"The Spirit Formation that Li De and I couldn't break together was broken by your Cangxuan Sect people?"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "This Spirit Formation was broken by our Cangxuan Sect, so the resources in the medicine garden rightfully belong to our Cangxuan Sect. If you Fellow Daoists have nothing else, please leave!"

Wan Chen snorted coldly, "You want us to leave? I'm afraid it won't be that easy. Since we're already here, we definitely want a share."

Lu Xingchen: "In that case, there's nothing more to say. Let's fight!"

Wan Chen said in a deep voice, "Lu Xingchen, you don't really think you're invincible just because you defeated Lin Lin, do you? Lin Lin was only a Two-Star Martial Emperor, and I am a Four-Star!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "What's the difference?"

With that, he took a step forward and activated the Heaven Swallowing Art.

The Spiritual Qi within a thousand meters surged madly into his body, and his Realm continuously climbed.

Within three breaths, Lu Xingchen's Realm had risen from Seven-Star Martial King to Two-Star Martial Emperor, even stronger than Lin Lin was back then!

Feeling the change in Lu Xingchen's aura, everyone present was utterly shocked.

"This is a secret technique that can temporarily boost one's Realm? So this is Lu Xingchen's confidence!"

"The rank of this secret technique is at least Earth Rank or higher, it actually allowed Lu Xingchen to increase his Realm by five minor stages in one go! This is truly terrifying!"

"Lu Xingchen was able to defeat Lin Lin without using a secret technique; now that he's used such a powerful secret technique, could he really contend with Wan Chen?"

"Impossible. Lu Xingchen only raised his Realm, not his fighting Qi intensity. He's definitely no match for a veteran Martial Emperor expert like Wan Chen!"

Wan Chen's expression also darkened.

He had originally thought that defeating Lin Lin was Lu Xingchen's limit, but he hadn't expected Lu Xingchen to have such a trump card.

Wan Chen clapped his hands repeatedly.

"Impressive, impressive! Lu Xingchen, you really gave me a huge surprise!"

Lu Xingchen said indifferently, "You still have time to leave now. Otherwise, you might stay here forever!"

Wan Chen snorted coldly, "You don't really think having a secret technique makes you amazing, do you? Let me test your strength!"

With that, Wan Chen suddenly charged at Lu Xingchen and struck out with a palm.

Lu Xingchen showed no fear, likewise striking out with a palm.

The two clashed, then each retreated.

Lu Xingchen retreated three steps before stabilizing himself.

In contrast, Wan Chen retreated five steps.

This result shocked the entire scene once again.

"My heavens, did I see that correctly? Lu Xingchen actually gained the upper hand! He's only a Seven-Star Martial King!"

"How is this possible? Even if Lu Xingchen used a secret technique to boost his Realm, he's still only a Two-Star Martial Emperor. But Wan Chen is a Four-Star!"

"It must be that Wan Chen was too careless and didn't use his full strength."

"Even so, it's enough to show how terrifying Lu Xingchen is!"

Wan Chen's face turned ashen.

To suppress Lu Xingchen, he had used his full strength in that palm strike, holding nothing back.

Yet, he hadn't expected to be inferior to Lu Xingchen.

What a complete humiliation!

Lu Xingchen said coldly, "You've tested me, and now you should know that trying to take me down without any losses is impossible. So, do you still want to fight?"

Wan Chen said in a deep voice, "Fight, of course we'll fight! We've caused such a commotion here, and Yun Li hasn't appeared. It must be that she was injured while breaking this Formation and has no combat capability whatsoever."

"This is a great opportunity. As long as we can kill you and Yun Li, the prestige of Cangxuan Sect will definitely be greatly diminished!"

With that, Wan Chen turned to look at Li De and said loudly, "Fellow Daoist Li De, stop watching the show! If you and I join forces to keep all the Cangxuan Sect people here and split their treasures equally, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Li De raised an eyebrow, then smiled, "That sounds good! Cangxuan Sect has been too prominent these past few years, it's time to curb them."

As Li De finished speaking, the Disciples of Yin Yang Sect stood beside the Disciples of Dragon Seeking Gate, forming a encirclement around Lu Xingchen and the other two.