438: Chu Huai surrenders

Fortunately, Chu Huai had once entered the Dragon Vein. Although the Dragon Power in his body was not as formidable as Lu Xingchen's, he could still temporarily block the Immortal Slaying Power.

The two exchanged hundreds of moves at the peak of the mountain.

Lu Xingchen was completely unharmed, but Chu Huai had over a dozen sword wounds on his body, several of which were deep enough to expose bone.

Chu Huai finally couldn't hold back. As a Yao Beast, he was indeed very durable, but he couldn't withstand this kind of abuse!

Chu Huai roared, "Lu Dazhuang, do you only know how to run around? Do you dare to fight me head-on?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled.

"Although I know you are using a provocation tactic, to convince you, I will clash head-on with you. Chu Huai, make your move!"

Hearing this, Chu Huai was startled.

Lu Dazhuang clearly had victory secured, yet he was willing to trade blows with him. Did he really have a trump card?

However, Chu Huai had no other options now. He couldn't compete with Lu Dazhuang in swordsmanship; only by competing with Martial Skill might he have a sliver of hope.

"Fine! Lu Dazhuang, since you are so arrogant, I will teach you a lesson today! Cloud Breaking Claw!"

Chu Huai transformed into his true form, then raised both claws high, and a gigantic green Demonic Power claw appeared in the sky.

Seeing this, Lu Xingchen frowned deeply.

He could clearly see that the Martial Skill Chu Huai was using was ranked heaven rank middle grade, making it more valuable than his own "Demon Breaking Slash" and "Sea-Flipping Seal."

He felt a sense of vigilance.

As his Realm continued to rise, the enemies he encountered became stronger and stronger. Relying solely on low-grade heaven rank Martial Skill was starting to be insufficient.

To quickly boost his combat power, he needed to diligently search for Martial Skill of higher grades!

But that was a matter for later; first, he had to figure out how to deal with the current battle!

"Demon Breaking Slash!"

Lu Xingchen also let out a low shout, and a milky white Battle Qi Sword Blade rose against the wind, tearing through the sky.

Simultaneously, he activated "Jade Shatter," instantly causing half the Battle Qi in his body to vanish in exchange for a fivefold increase in attack power.

Feeling the powerful Battle Qi fluctuation on the white Blade Edge, Chu Huai was also greatly shocked.

Could such immense power really be unleashed by a young Human Race child?

Ten seconds later, both sides completed their charging, and immediately activated their ultimate moves to attack the opponent.

The white Battle Qi Sword Blade and the green gigantic claw collided.

In an instant, the world changed color, and the massive spiritual energy fluctuations overturned the Human and Yao forces fighting nearby.

Both sides ceased fighting and focused their attention on the point of collision between the two.

They all knew clearly that this clash would determine the outcome of the battle.

The white Blade Edge and the green gigantic claw were locked in a stalemate for a moment, then the white Blade Edge split the green gigantic claw in two, and its remaining might continued to slash down towards Chu Huai.

Seeing this, Chu Huai was greatly alarmed and hastily activated his Demonic Power for defense.

The residual power on the white Blade Edge was not excessive, failing to shatter Chu Huai's Demonic Power shield, but it still sent him flying, slamming violently into the mountain peak.

Chu Huai's "Savage Formation" was instantly broken, and the more than three hundred Seventh-rank Demonic Beasts all spat out blood and fell from the sky.

Some Seventh-rank Demonic Beasts with lower Realms were instantly killed.

[Congratulations to the host for killing one Seventh Tier, Fifth Star Realm Yao Beast, obtaining five million experience points!]

[Congratulations to the host for killing one Seventh Tier, Four-Star Yao Beast, obtaining four million experience points!]

... [Congratulations to the host! Your Realm has been upgraded to Five-Star Martial Venerable, obtaining 75 talent points!]

Hearing the string of System notifications, Lu Xingchen was delighted.

Hadn't he fought bitterly for so long precisely to become stronger?

Now, he was finally receiving the rewards!

While Chu Huai had yet to struggle free from the mountain wall, Lu Xingchen immediately opened the System panel.

[Host: Lu Xingchen]

[Realm: Five-Star Martial Venerable]

[Experience Points: 50 million / 600 million]

[exchange points: 700 million]

[Talents: Eagle Eye (50), Strong Strike (50), Rampage (50), Blade Edge (50), Jade Shatter (50), Devour (50), Army Breaker (50), Blade Breaker (50)]

[Professions: Eighth-Grade Alchemist (750 million / 1 billion), Eighth-Grade Spirit Formation Master (200 million / 1 billion)]

[Mount: Nether Dragon (Eighth Tier)]

Not bad, he had become significantly stronger than before.

As soon as the result of the duo's confrontation was revealed, both the Human and Yao sides present stopped fighting, and everyone looked at Lu Xingchen with eyes full of shock and awe.

"Senior Brother Lu won! This is simply unbelievable!"

"Relying on that secret technique, Chu Huai's Realm had already risen to the Eighth Tier, Tenth Star, just one step away from the Saint Realm. Even so, Senior Brother Lu was still able to win. He is only a Four-star Martial Venerable!"

"I finally understand the weight of the title 'nine prodigies of the central continent.' Sure enough, how could anyone who earns this honor be an ordinary person?"

"Not only that, with Senior Brother Lu's strength, he could even challenge Luo Chen. The ninth place spot on the popularity ranking is a bit unfair to him."

After a moment, the sound of shattering stones echoed from the smoke-shrouded mountain wall.

Chu Huai struggled to break free from the mountain wall and flew in front of Lu Xingchen.

His appearance was utterly miserable now; all the scales on his body had turned scorched black and lacked their initial luster, and there was a huge wound on his chest, faintly revealing his internal organs.

Chu Huai reverted to his human form, clutched his chest, and knelt down toward Lu Dazhuang.

"Young Friend Lu's strength is heaven-defying, simply astounding. I, Chu Huai, concede! From now on, I am willing to be your servant and follow your commands, I only ask that my master spare my life!"

Chu Huai's voice was not loud, but the Yao Beasts and Human Race Prodigies present could all hear it clearly.

Seeing him kneel, the other Yao Beasts also put down their weapons and knelt toward Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen helped Chu Huai up and chuckled, "You're a clever one. If you had begged for mercy even one second later, I would have treated you like a wild monster to farm. Get up!"

However, Chu Huai remained motionless and said in a deep voice, "I have one more request. If Master is willing to accept it, I will serve you unconditionally, but if you are unwilling to accept, please just execute me!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly.

This Chu Huai was truly a hard bone, preferring death over easy surrender.

"Tell me first."

Chu Huai continued, "Master previously mentioned that you formed a partner contract with the current Young Clan Leader of the Nether Dragon Clan. Is that true?"

"I am a member of the Nether Dragon Clan. My own life and death are important, but I cannot tarnish the prestige of the Dragon Clan. I would find it easier to accept if the Young Clan Leader left a Soul Imprint in my sea of soul."

"If the Dragon Clan ancestors knew I submitted to a Human Race, they would surely dig up my ancestral grave!"

"I wonder if Master can agree? If not, please just execute me on the spot. I, Chu Huai, cannot bear this disgrace!"