393: pluck feathers from a passing goose

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "I don't need to use that to deal with you."

Zi Chen's expression turned grim, and he said in a deep voice, "I hope you truly have the ability!"

With that, he once again launched "Purple Spirit Slash."

At the same time, the Soul Power of Spirit Realm Great Perfection surged out, condensing into a purple bird in the air.

That's right, this method of simultaneously controlling two powers was not exclusive to Peng Yu; Zi Chen could also do it.

A hint of seriousness appeared in Lu Xingchen's expression as he activated "Vajra Barrier," instantly losing 20% of his blood Qi in exchange for high defense.

Although with his strength, taking one of Zi Chen's ultimate moves head-on wouldn't injure him, if the Dustless Land were breached, it would still look somewhat bad and go against the harsh words he had spoken earlier.

So, he still chose to use "Vajra Barrier" to reinforce his defense.

It must be said that Zi Chen's strength was indeed quite good, worthy of the title of the Qingyang Kingdom's number one young generation.

It was just a pity that he encountered Lu Xingchen, a cheating bug.

That 20% of blood Qi was Lu Xingchen's respect for him.

Another half minute passed, and Zi Chen completed his charge, once again slashing out with his sword.

A purple Blade Edge, several times more powerful than before, flew towards Lu Xingchen along with the Soul flying bird.

Lu Xingchen still stood with his hands behind his back, maintaining his swagger.

The two forces collided with the colorless barrier, creating ripples and then cracks.

Lu Xingchen's eyebrows slightly raised.

He had still underestimated this Zi Chen; he could actually break through his defense.

Meanwhile, Zi Chen on the side was somewhat gritting his teeth.

His full-strength strike had only barely broken through Big Strong One's defense and had not caused any substantial damage to him.

This Big Strong One was truly terrifying.

The cracks on the colorless barrier grew more numerous, and after holding on for a moment, it finally shattered, with the spiritual power controlled by Word Spirit Power scattering out.

The purple Blade Edge was also completely annihilated, and the purple flying bird became so faint it was almost invisible. Lu Xingchen merely waved his sleeve, pushing away its remaining power.

Then he still stood with his hands behind his back, full of swagger.

Zi Chen's face darkened, staring intently at Lu Xingchen, muttering, "How can he be so strong?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Now can you talk to me properly?"

Zi Chen shook his head and said in a deep voice, "You haven't defeated me yet. Why should I negotiate with you?"

Lu Xingchen shook his head and chuckled, "You really won't shed tears until you see the coffin! Since that's the case, then I'll defeat you!"

"Word Spirit, Crimson Sun!"

Lu Xingchen let out a low shout, and the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual power was drawn by the Word Spirit Power, forming clusters of fireballs around his body.

Immediately, he summoned the Fused Spirit Fire, and the fiery red fireballs were dyed milky white.

Seeing his Fused Spirit Fire, Zi Chen's expression changed dramatically, and he was incredibly shocked.

"How is this possible? How can such a powerful Spirit Fire exist in the world!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Kid, your horizons are still too narrow. My Spirit Fire isn't even the strongest in Kyushu; there are even more powerful ones above it!"

Zi Chen's eyes were full of vigilance. He quickly clasped his hands together, and purple spirit fire formed a flame shield around his body.

At the same time, he also fully injected his battle Qi.

Lu Xingchen smiled slightly, extended his right hand, and pointed at Zi Chen.

Thousands of fist-sized fireballs shot out towards Zi Chen.

The milky white fireballs collided with Zi Chen's flame shield, erupting with explosive sounds, and one after another, they were extinguished.

And Zi Chen's flame shield also became increasingly thin.

With nearly five hundred fireballs remaining, Zi Chen could no longer hold on, and the flame shield around him shattered with a roar.

Lu Xingchen frowned.

He had originally taken him a little more seriously, using Fused Spirit Fire, because he could break through the "Dustless Land."

He didn't expect this Zi Chen to be so fragile, unable to withstand it like this?

He had no grudges with him; a lesson would suffice, no need to kill him.

"Word Spirit, Crimson Sun!"

Lu Xingchen let out another low shout.

This time, no more fireballs appeared; instead, he used Word Spirit Power to control the fireballs that had already flown out.

The remaining five hundred-plus fireballs, under Lu Xingchen's control, successively stopped their attack and flew back to his side.

But just as he was casting, dozens of fireballs had already exploded on Zi Chen's body.

Zi Chen was completely unable to withstand such a powerful attack, directly spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood and falling from the sky.

"Zi Chen, are you alright?"

Peng Yu let out a delicate cry and hurriedly flew over to him, catching him steadily and carrying him back to the ground.

Lu Xingchen, meanwhile, controlled the remaining fireballs, dissipating the spiritual power that maintained their burning.

The five hundred-plus fireballs gradually extinguished.

As Lu Xingchen extinguished the fireballs, the young Alchemists on the ground all gasped in surprise.

"Holy cow, Zi Chen lost! And so quickly!"

"More than that! You all should have seen it, Big Strong One completely played Zi Chen like a child, not even getting serious, and easily defeated him."

"Damn, this Big Strong One is too fierce! I've never seen anyone stronger than him in his generation. His strength should be even above Peng Yu's, right?"

"Being able to easily defeat Zi Chen, Big Strong One should have the strength of the eight prodigies. As long as he roams the central continent for a while longer and gains some fame, the eight prodigies of the central province will become the nine prodigies of the central continent."

"Jiang Taishen has certainly taught a good Disciple!"

While everyone was exclaiming, Lu Xingchen had already extinguished the fireballs and flew to Peng Yu's side.

"Peng Yu, what's his condition? Is he still alive?"

Peng Yu shook her head slightly and said in a deep voice, "His condition is very bad. Your Spirit Fire has been eroding his body, and his life force is constantly draining."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "That's simple. Won't it be over if I just retrieve the Spirit Fire?"

With that, Lu Xingchen reached out and touched Zi Chen's chest, retrieving the Fused Spirit Fire.

Zi Chen's complexion improved a bit, and he slowly opened his eyes.

"Big Strong One Brother, you're impressive! This time, I lost."

Did you see that?

This is the true face.

Before, it was "Lu Dazhuang" repeatedly; now that he lost, it's directly "Big Strong One Brother."

Lu Xingchen patted his shoulder and chuckled, "If you're weak, practice more. You can rest at the foot of the mountain; you're not needed to deal with the demon king."

"Okay." Zi Chen nodded slightly.

Immediately, he stood up from Peng Yu's embrace, sat cross-legged on the ground to rest, and took a rejuvenation pill.

Everyone was an Alchemist, so using Medicinal Pills as consumables was not an issue.

Then Lu Xingchen turned to look at Peng Yu and said with a smile, "Miss Peng Yu, I have already proven my strength and can help you deal with the demon king. Can we continue to discuss terms now?"

Peng Yu pouted her small mouth and said softly, "Big Strong One, you really are a sharp bargainer! Tell me, what conditions do you want?"