Vol. 1 - Ch. 80 - Explosion

Even though Ji Yang wished to inject more power into Chen Qingyu, he knew the divine ability was not limitless. Rather, it was the martial artist's own strength that imposed the limits. Only with a higher realm and a stronger body could this divine ability be maximized. Twenty points of vital energy was already the maximum that a Blood Coagulation Realm martial artist could handle; any more would risk being counterproductive.

Outside the Chen clan estate, a group of Liu clan martial artists swiftly approached under the cover of night. Leading them was an Innate Realm martial artist, accompanied by Liu Zishan.

"Great Granduncle, should we sneak up and catch them off guard?" Liu Zishan asked. 

Although confident in his family's strength, as the patriarch, he had to consider the safety of his clan members. The clan was not as strong as it once was, and every member was a core asset.

The old man waved his hand dismissively. 

"No need. The Chen clan has already discovered us."

Liu Zishan was taken aback. Though not a martial artist of the Innate Realm, he had sensed no martial artists from the Chen clan on their way. How could they have found out about them?

"Since Great Uncle said it, it must be true," Liu Zishan concluded, shaking off his doubts. He urged his clansmen to move quickly. What if they found out? The gap in strength between the two families was insurmountable.

With their speed accelerated, the group soon arrived at the entrance of the Chen family's compound. The estate was brightly lit, and the clan’s warriors were on high alert, clearly prepared for a major confrontation.

At the forefront stood Chen Xingzhen, flanked by several Blood Coagulation Realm warriors, but Chen Qingyu was notably absent. 

As Chen Xingzhen surveyed the aggressive, murderous crowd before him, his expression grew more serious. 

A quick glance revealed six late-stage Blood Coagulation Realm warriors among them. Including the other Blood Coagulation Realm members, their total strength numbered around ten—enough to easily overwhelm two Chen families.

What shocked Chen Xingzhen even more was the white-haired elder standing at the front of the crowd beside Liu Zishan. 

The elder radiated an aura of physical perfection, unmistakably marking him as an Innate Realm martial artist. 

His mere presence caused many members of the Chen clan to hold their breath, realizing that this battle could be even more perilous than the previous encounter with the Li family. 

This was a fight to the death; retreat was not an option. With their loved ones behind them, they would not regret laying down their lives.

"Patriarch Chen, long time no see," Liu Zishan said, glancing at the many martial artists of the Chen clan without showing much concern. 

A hint of confidence flickered in his eyes. If the Chen clan had only these fighters, they wouldn’t even need his great-uncle to intervene tonight. 

However, considering the Chen family's totem, he had no regrets about summoning his great-uncle from seclusion. Even a lion would use all its strength to catch a rabbit.

"Liu Zishan, what do you want?" Chen Xingzhen demanded.

"Hand over the Natural Blood Spring, and I might spare your Chen family. Otherwise, death awaits!" Liu Zishan's intentions were clear now, a hint of killing intent glimmering in his eyes.

"Humph! The Blood Spring is beneath our Chen clan ancestral Hall. If you have the ability, come and take it," Chen Xingzhen retorted without hesitation.

Many clan members were still confused by the mention of a Natural Blood Spring, having never heard of such a thing in their family. 

However, when Chen Xingzhen specified that it was located under the Ancestral Hall, understanding dawned on them. 

Inside the Ancestral Hall stood the family's Divine Tree, their sacred totem. To ask for the Blood Spring was essentially to demand the Divine Tree itself. What further explanation was necessary? Searᴄh the NôvelFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"All right, we’ve found it. Let’s go," Liu Zishan ordered.

"I will destroy this so-called Divine Tree. The rest of you take care of the others!" the elder beside him stated calmly.

"Understood!", the Liu clan warriors responded without hesitation. 

With the two clans at war, there was no time to waste. Their earlier conversation had simply served to guide his great-uncle toward the Chen family’s Divine Tree and avoid unnecessary complications.

As soon as he finished speaking, the elder leaped into the air, heading straight for the Chen clan ancestral Hall. 

Liu Zishan unleashed his energy and shouted, "Kill!"

As the wave of Liu clan martial artists surged forward, Chen Xingzhen realized their intentions. 

In a moment of urgency, he shouted, "Stop him!"

The Divine Tree was the family's hope; if the Elder destroyed it, the clan would be doomed! They had to stop him at all costs!

The next moment, the two families clashed fiercely. However, due to the significant disparity in strength, many clan members were injured in the initial engagement. 

The family's recovery over the past two months hadn’t been enough to facilitate a qualitative leap in their strength, especially against such a powerful enemy.

The elder in the sky appeared to be using a particular fighting technique, walking in the air as if on solid ground, unstoppable!

Bang! With a loud explosion and the splattering of blood, two Blood Coagulation Realm martial artists were instantly repelled by Chen Tianyu's surging aura. After pushing them back, Chen Tianyu utilized the recently learned Shadow Step to intercept the elder.

Hmm?

"A master?" The elder sensed the surge of aura and noted Chen Tianyu's sudden rise to the late stage of the Blood Coagulation Realm. 

His previously calm expression showed a hint of surprise. 

However, upon closer inspection, he merely scoffed, "So it's a technique to temporarily increase strength."

Unfortunately, such combat techniques often had severe side effects. A single glance revealed that Chen Tianyu’s kidneys were already failing. 

To think he could stop an Innate Realm martial artist with only the late stage of the Blood Coagulation Realm was a gross underestimation.

At that moment, Chen Tianyu stepped forward with Shadow Step and executed a move from the newly learned Taizu Long Fist. Despite the pain from his ruptured kidneys, his strength surged, filling him with confidence.

But when he launched his full-force attack, the elder in the air casually countered with a punch.

In an instant, Chen Tianyu spat blood and was sent flying!

Seeing Chen Tianyu fall from a single blow piqued the elder's interest. He paused, curious to see what the Chen clan had to offer; otherwise, Chen Tianyu would have never been able to stop him with his strength.

However, since Chen Tianyu was the first to use the Five Viscera Ascension Technique, Pandora's Box had been opened.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sound was accompanied by blood spurting from various parts of the martial artists’ bodies. Those who had learned the Five Viscera Ascension Technique and couldn’t withstand its strain began to rupture an organ, experiencing a new surge of power.

Since Chen Xingzhen hadn’t intervened, the Five Viscera Ascension Technique had been learned by all the martial artists in the clan. 

Even Chen Xingzhen, the patriarch, had carefully reviewed it just two days ago.

After employing this self-destructive combat technique, the momentum of the Chen family's martial artists skyrocketed.