Chapter 6

C6 – Breakthrough the Innate Realm

“Elemental Martial Stage! Only Elemental Martial Stage have such power.”

Upon reaching the Ninth Level of the Spiritual Martial Stage, Chen Liuyuan immediately recognized the aura emanating from Lee Junjie’s body as that of the Elemental Martial Stage, a realm higher than his own.

It was mind-boggling to think that a twenty-year-old possessed the expertise of an Elemental Martial Stage practitioner.

Chen Liuyuan never fathomed that he would provoke such a prodigious talent. He understood that his actions today could never be forgiven.

“Above all else, I must ensure Feng Er’s safety.”

In that moment, Chen Liuyuan resolved himself to protect Chen Shaofeng at any cost, even if it meant sacrificing his own life to secure Chen Shaofeng’s escape.

Moreover, he held the belief that, being a Chi Yunhou of the Great Tang Country, even the son of King Mua Nan would not dare to take his life. However, he was aware that this was a personal assumption.

With each step Lee Junjie took toward Chen Shaofeng, the oppressive force intensified, and Chen Liuyuan strained with all his might to resist it. However, the disparity in their realms proved insurmountable.

Although Lee Junjie had granted him three opportunities to strike, they would be meaningless if Chen Shaofeng couldn’t retaliate. Yet, even if he could, the overwhelming pressure severely limited his abilities.

Every step taken by Chen Shaofeng became a grueling ordeal. His extremities were suffused with crimson, his veins bulged, and his muscles trembled under the relentless pressure, sometimes contracting, sometimes convulsing.

Upon his first step, blood vessels throughout his body threatened to rupture. Only by continuously channeling his Zhen Qi did he prevent himself from being crushed by the unrelenting force.

Despite Lee Junjie’s righteous facade, the escalating pressure suggested he had already resolved to kill Chen Shaofeng, as evidenced by its extreme intensity.

Boom!

Despite bearing an immense amount of pressure, Chen Shaofeng recognized that cultivating under such conditions was the most effective path. Consequently, following his endurance of this pressure, he achieved a breakthrough in his initial realm. The moment he ascended to the True Great Perfection’s great circle, he seamlessly transitioned to the first level.

His rate of progress mirrored that of seven years ago.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Chen Liuyuan took a big step forward: “Let me experience your power.”

“What’s this? The little one can’t handle it, but the other little one is making a move? Well, that’s interesting. I’d like to see just how much stronger you’ve actually become.”

Lee Junjie paid no attention to Chen Liuyuan’s actions. To him, whether it was Chen Shaofeng or Chen Liuyuan, neither posed a challenge. He believed he could determine their fates with just one move.

Consequently, he remained motionless, not even raising a hand or glancing at Chen Liuyuan. This infuriated Chen Liuyuan, prompting him to impulsively launch a punch.

When his fist met the air, there was a faint sonic boom, although it wasn’t particularly pronounced. Clearly, he had held back on this punch.

However, observing Lee Junjie’s nonchalant demeanor, he extended his right hand without even looking and delivered a casual punch.

He had anticipated that his opponent would underestimate him and disregard his attack. Consequently, even though he hadn’t exerted his full strength, the punch carried significant offensive power that would be difficult for typical Ninth Level Spiritual Martial Stage experts to defend against.

Yet, he had overlooked one crucial detail: the Lee Junjie before him was not a practitioner of the Spiritual Martial Stage, but rather an Elemental Martial Stage practitioner.

This seemingly light punch was actually extremely powerful.

Bang!

Two clenched fists collided, and a shockwave rippled outward in all directions.

The humming noise resembled the buzz of a bee, but upon closer listening, it revealed an entirely different quality.

In this moment, Chen Liuyuan unmistakably sensed a potent surge of energy emanating from his right fist. Within that energy lay a concealed force that swiftly coursed through his arm, inducing a sharp ache in his muscles.

Never had he anticipated Lee Junjie’s strength to be this formidable; even a seemingly light punch packed such tremendous power. He couldn’t help but wonder about the devastating force behind a full-fledged strike.

He dared not dwell on that thought any longer.

Chen Shaofeng, standing nearby, could clearly discern the fleeting expression of pain on his father’s face. It was evident that his Ninth Level of Spiritual Martial Stage father had also been outmatched in this exchange.

Realizing that Chen Liuyuan would continue to bear the brunt of the confrontation, he promptly stepped forward, squarely facing Lee Junjie.